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Alibaba’s Qwen is foundation for more and more Japanese AI models
TOKYO — Qwen, a family of AI large language models developed by China’s Alibaba Cloud, is increasing its presence in Japan as local startups like Abeja use the open-source service to develop their own models, some of which now rank among the world’s best. Abeja, which develops systems that analyze physical spaces, announced on April…
Red Carpet arrivals, Teyana Taylor, theme and more
Though the event has sparked conversation and marked evolution in the fashion industry for more than 75 years, the Met Gala has only featured a theme since 1978. The dress code complements each theme, which is determined by the Costume Institute’s annual spring exhibition. 2018: ‘Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination’ 2017: ‘Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons:…
Fan who fell from stands at Pittsburgh Pirates game is improving, sister says
The fan who fell from the stands onto the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home field last week is improving at a hospital, his sister said Monday. The two-story fall on April 30 left Kavan Markwood, 20, in critical condition, but his condition has been upgraded and he recently spoke his sister’s name. “I’m incredibly thankful to share…
Social Security reduces benefit clawback from 100% to 50% for some; experts still warn of ‘devastating’ effects
Just weeks after announcing a 100% withholding rate on new overpayments of benefits, the Social Security Administration has slashed the rate down to 50% for certain beneficiaries. Yet that clawback on monthly benefit checks may still cause a financial burden for individuals who are affected, experts say. For new overpayment notices sent on or after April 25,…
Malaysia wins over East Asians seeking safer, cheaper international schools
KUALA LUMPUR – When Lena Takahashi, a 40-year-old Japanese interpreter based in Tokyo, first considered sending her daughter Eliza to school abroad, Europe seemed the natural choice. But after attending several student camps across continents, her daughter had another idea: Malaysia. The decision surprised Lena, but not for long.
Rite Aid files for second bankruptcy in two years
U.S. pharmacy chain Rite Aid on Monday filed for bankruptcy protection for the second time in as many years, according to a court filing. Pharmacy chains, such as Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS, have been under pressure as falling drug margins and competition from Walmart and Amazon have led to a closure of hundreds of stores. Walgreens,…
Japan’s ruling party balks at importing US rice as part of tariff deal
TOKYO — Lawmakers in Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party are fighting a proposal to offer to import more U.S.-grown rice as a part of a deal on tariffs with the Trump administration. A resolution by the LDP’s food security committee calls the idea of sacrificing farm, forestry and fisheries products in order to reduce tariffs on automobiles “completely unacceptable.”
Air traffic control at Newark Airport briefly lost communication with aircraft, kicking off travel chaos
Air traffic controllers temporarily lost communication with aircraft flying in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport last week, an incident that has continued causing major delays at the travel hub. Last Monday, a ground stop was issued at Newark airport due to a Federal Aviation Administration equipment malfunction. The administration has still not clarified…