South Korea’s third acting leader, Lee Ju-ho, a low-key economist, has taken the helm of Asia’s fourth-largest economy amidst deep turmoil. The 64-year-old education minister was thrust into the role after the resignations of both the prime minister and finance minister. Lee faces a critical challenge in calming financial markets and steering the country through … Read more
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, an MCU antihero team-up movie, is poised to top the box office this weekend with a $31.5 million opening day gross. This puts it on track for a domestic opening weekend total of $70-75 million, lower than previous MCU openings but potentially benefiting from stronger reviews and positive word-of-mouth. In contrast, Ryan Coogler’s … Read more
Astronomers have identified an exoplanet with temperatures as low as -125 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the coldest planet detected to date. The planet, called WD 1856+534 b, is a gas giant and nearly six times more massive than Jupiter. Recently observed using the James Webb Space Telescope, the average temperature of this exoplanet is significantly … Read more
Comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a UK court on May 2 to face charges of rape, sexual assault, and other offenses. The charges stem from alleged incidents in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including a rape in 1999, an incidental assault in 2001, and two counts of sexual assault in 2004. Brand, … Read more
Apple is reportedly planning to change its iPhone release schedule, starting with the iPhone 18 model, which will launch twice a year – once in fall and again in spring. According to three unnamed sources in the supply chain, the more expensive Pro models will be released first, followed by less expensive models like the … Read more
Apple has released a new video showcasing its available intelligence features, following the delay of personalized Siri responses on iPhone 16 devices. The company has taken down ads highlighting the unavailable feature after facing lawsuits from customers who expected it. Instead, Apple is focusing on the current features, including advanced camera capabilities and a dramatically … Read more
US President Donald Trump has made a surprise shift towards diplomacy with Iran, blindsiding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who had sought US backing for a military strike against the country’s nuclear program. Netanyahu had pressed Trump for support in dismantling Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and ensuring zero enrichment. However, Trump has instead proposed expanding International … Read more
A recent meeting between American and Iranian delegations has sparked hope for a new Iran nuclear deal. President Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss a potential agreement. However, the question remains: what is there to discuss? The two extremes are clear: either dismantle Iran’s entire nuclear program in … Read more
A recent phase 3 clinical trial has found that semaglutide, a key component of weight loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, can effectively treat a serious form of fatty liver disease. The study involved 800 participants and lasted 72 weeks. The results showed that nearly two-thirds of patients given the semaglutide treatment experienced … Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin’s film “Rust” has been released in theaters over three years after cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was shot and killed on set. The incident occurred on October 21, 2021, when Baldwin used a gun as a prop and it discharged, killing Hutchins and injuring director Joel Souza. Both Baldwin and the film’s armorer, Hannah … Read more