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Silver Hits Record High Amid Fed Rate Cut Bets and Geopolitical Tensions
Silver prices have surged to a new all-time high, driven by expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, escalating geopolitical tensions, and strong industrial demand, marking a significant year-to-date increase.
Russian Lawmaker Proposes Nighttime Social Media Blackout for Childless Couples to Boost Birth Rates
A Russian parliament member has suggested restricting social media access for childless couples between 11 p.m. and 2 a.m. to encourage higher birth rates, amid ongoing demographic challenges exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict, as reported in multiple credible sources.
PayPal Takes Bold Step to Establish Its Own Industrial Bank, Aiming to Revolutionize Small Business Lending in the US
PayPal has submitted applications to establish PayPal Bank, a Utah-chartered industrial loan company, to enhance its lending capabilities for small businesses and reduce dependency on third-party banks.
OpenAI Rolls Out Personalization Sliders in ChatGPT Amid User Backlash Over Model Shifts
OpenAI has introduced new sliders in ChatGPT's personalization settings, allowing users to adjust traits like warmth and enthusiasm, as the company faces criticism from the #keep4o campaign regarding shifts to newer, more cautious AI models.
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2-Codex: Advancing AI in Software Development and Cybersecurity
OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5.2-Codex, a specialized AI model designed for agentic coding in real-world software development and defensive cybersecurity, featuring superior benchmarks and immediate availability for paid ChatGPT users.
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points to 0.75% Amid Sustained Economic Recovery
The Bank of Japan has implemented a 25 basis point interest rate hike to 0.75%, marking the highest level in 30 years, as part of its ongoing monetary policy normalization in response to persistent inflation and wage growth.
Indonesia's Controversial Rejection of UAE Rice Aid Amid Devastating Sumatra Floods: A Clash Between Self-Reliance and Humanitarian Needs
As catastrophic floods ravage Sumatra, Indonesia's government has returned 30 tons of rice aid from the UAE, emphasizing national self-sufficiency under President Prabowo Subianto, while facing mounting criticism over delayed domestic relief and a soaring death toll.
China Unveils Prototype EUV Lithography Machine in Push for Semiconductor Independence
A Reuters exclusive reveals China's development of a prototype EUV lithography machine in Shenzhen, marking a significant step toward self-sufficiency in advanced chip production amid escalating U.S. export restrictions.
Nvidia Reportedly Set to Slash RTX 50 Series Production by Up to 40% in Early 2026 Amid Global Memory Crunch
Reports indicate Nvidia will reduce GeForce RTX 50 series GPU output by 30-40% in the first half of 2026 due to shortages in GDDR7 and other memory components, prioritizing high-margin AI products and exacerbating supply challenges for gamers.
OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Mini Icon Emerges in API Documentation, Fueling Developer Interest One Week Post-Launch
An official icon for OpenAI's GPT-5.2 mini model has appeared in the company's API documentation, available since the full GPT-5.2 release on December 11, 2025, prompting mixed reactions from the developer community amid calls for clearer rollout details.