Yahoo is a global technology company best known for its web portal, search engine, email service, and digital media platforms. Founded in January 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, it became one of the pioneers of the early internet era, providing curated directories, news aggregation, and online communication tools. Over time, Yahoo expanded into advertising technology, finance, sports, and entertainment content. It has undergone multiple corporate changes, including acquisitions and restructurings, most notably its 2017 acquisition by @Verizon, which merged Yahoo with @AOL under the Oath brand before rebranding as Verizon Media. In 2021, Apollo Global Management acquired Verizon Media, restoring the Yahoo name as the overarching brand. Today, Yahoo operates a portfolio of services and products in news, finance, sports, email, and advertising, serving millions of users worldwide while competing with other major tech platforms in the digital content and marketing sectors.

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