** South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on rebellion charges stemming from his Dec. 3 martial law decree, marking a second major legal challenge in just over a year since his initial impeachment and arrest. The nation’s constitutional court is currently considering whether to formally remove Yoon or reinstate him as president. … Read more
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton found himself in a playful role reversal as he reprised his iconic title role during Saturday Night Live’s (SNL) latest cold open. The sketch saw him face off against President Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, during an attempt to break the fourth wall. Miranda’s Alexander Hamilton delivered a stirring speech … Read more
A British Airways passenger captured lightning striking a parked plane during a storm in Sao Paulo. The incident occurred at Guarulhos Airport while waiting for his flight, and Warr described it as an opportunity for weather footage. He got lucky when the strike hit right in front of him. Lightning rarely affects commercial aircraft, with … Read more
China’s purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 49.1 in January, marking a contraction and underscoring economic challenges. The data suggested slowing factory activity ahead of the Lunar New Year, amid structural headwinds and tariff threats. December profits surged, but January saw a decline, extending losses to three consecutive quarters. Despite a slight recovery in December, … Read more
The NFL playoffs are heating up as only four teams remain in contention for the Super Bowl. The AFC championship game will pit the Kansas City Chiefs against the Buffalo Bills, while the NFC title will be decided between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders. With just one week remaining before Super Bowl LIX on … Read more
Bills cornerback Christian Benford underwent aconcussiondiagnosis but remained active during the divisional round. However, he sustained another concussion late in the AFC Championship Game, ending his 12-play streak. In the first quarter, with 2:58 remaining, Benford collided with Chiefs tight end Xavier Worthy after an 8-yard run and was carted off the field after teammate … Read more
The 2025 Tesla Model Y is now available for sale in the U.S. starting at $61,630 as the Limited Production Launch Series. This updated version includes features like dual-motor all-wheel drive and Full Self-Driving (Supervised). The car, codenamed Juniper, offers a range of 320 miles with standard wheels but drops to 303 miles with larger … Read more
A new study challenges our understanding of when dinosaurs first appeared on Earth. By analyzing fossils, evolutionary trees, and ancient geography, researchers suggest that the earliest dinosaurs likely emerged in the equatorial regions of ancient Earth—areas that today include the Amazon rainforest, Congo basin, and Sahara Desert. This finding contradicts previous assumptions that dinosaurs evolved … Read more
** The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has faced escalating tensions as the M23 rebel group and Rwandan-backed forces advance toward the city of Goma, which is pivotal to regional security and humanitarian aid. Thousands of people, including civilians and peacekeepers, have fled the fighting that also resulted in at least 13 killed. The M23 … Read more