Starbucks' 'Third Eye': The Future of Retail Management is HereStarbucks plans to expand the introduction of The Third Eye, an AI-based store management system that leverages AI technology to increase work efficiency and create future-oriented stores. As Starbucks celebrates its 25th anniversary in Korea this year, the company is determined to accelerate its digital innovation. According to industry sources, on the 6th, Starbucks recently […]
Virtual Idols Rising: The Future of K-CultureThe rise of virtual artists is enriching the global growth of K-culture. Virtual artists were once dismissed as mere gimmicks or avatars of real-life celebrities. Still, they are gaining recognition for their unique identities and have begun establishing themselves as a new direction within K-culture. Let’s look at these virtual artists’ recent trends, popularity factors, […]
China's Exports to the U.S. Through Vietnam and Mexico Escalates Trade WarAs the U.S.-China dispute intensifies, China’s detoured exports to the U.S. through Vietnam and Mexico have surged. With the U.S. presidential election approaching, sanctions against these detoured exports are likely, prompting calls for a thorough response from the government and businesses operating in these regions. According to a report titled “Analysis of China’s U.S. Detoured Export […]
Apple vs Huawei: Showdown for Tablet Dominance in ChinaApple and Huawei are simultaneously unveiling new tablets. All eyes are on whether Apple can overcome Huawei and rebound in the Chinese market share since the company is facing difficulties in China due to the recent surge in patriotic consumption. According to industry sources, on the 2nd, Apple is hosting the Let Loose Event on […]
Tel Aviv Under Fire: Iraqi Militant Group Targets Israeli Capital for the First TimeReuters reported that the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group known as the Islamic Resistance launched several missile attacks toward Israel on the 2nd (local time). According to the sources, the group carried out the attack using multiple cruise missiles, and it was the first time they targeted Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Along with this, […]
Toyota's Hybrid Dominance Widens Gap with Hyundai in US SalesLast month, Japanese car brands, mainly Toyota, experienced strong sales in the U.S. market, while Korean brands like Hyundai and Kia struggled. Toyota’s more electrified products widened the gap with Hyundai as local consumer preference for hybrid cars surged. Toyota recorded double-digit growth for the sixth consecutive month, while Hyundai’s previously steep growth curve showed […]
U.S. Invests $1.3 Billion in Next-Gen Doomsday PlaneThe U.S. Air Force has placed an order for the next-generation model of the E-4B, a military aircraft often referred to as the Doomsday Plane due to its ability to survive even a nuclear war. According to Reuters on the 26th (local time), the U.S. Air Force announced a contract worth around $13 billion with […]
Dark Secret of Egypt's Tombs: Could Radiation Explain the Curse of the Pharaohs?Curse of the Pharaohs, a city legend born from a series of mysterious deaths of archaeologists, came to the surface with a recent claim suggesting that the infamous could be due to radiation. According to The Sun UK, on the 26th, a research team led by Ross Fellowes published a paper earlier this month in […]
China Eastern Airlines Crew Member Deploys Emergency Slide Amid DisputeThe plane was moving usually along the runway when suddenly the back door opened, and the emergency slide was deployed. A crew member even slid down from inside. Due to this, the plane had to stop temporarily, causing inconvenience to passengers who were unable to disembark. On the day of the delay, the phrase “China […]
14 Taylor Swift Songs Top the ChartsPop star Taylor Swift has rewritten pop history with her new album, released after a two-year hiatus. According to Billboard in the U.S. on the 29th (local time), all 14 tracks from The Tortured Poets Department, released by Swift on the 19th, have claimed spots 1 through 14 on this week’s Billboard main singles chart […]
Warning: Spicy Chicken Ramen Sends Woman to Hospital in AgonyKorea’s Buldak (Hot Spicy Chicken) Ramen Noodles have recently gained tremendous popularity in the United States. Amid this craze, a woman who claims that eating these noodles caused her to develop kidney stones has emerged and sparked a buzz. On the 29th, the Daily Mail mentioned a video by TikTocker Lucy Mourad, who lives in […]
Sun Turns Green: Rare Solar Event Caught on CameraThe camera captured a rare optical illusion of the sun flashing green at dusk. According to Oregon Live on the 27th (local time), Craig Hayslip, a research assistant at the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute, captured a distinctive scene of the sun glowing green while filming the sunset on the 20th. In the photos […]
North Korea's Propaganda Video: A Symphony of Defiance Against UN SanctionsRecently, when North Korea released a propaganda song praising its leader, Kim Jong Un, there were allegations of United Nations security violations due to the appearance of expensive Japanese musical instruments, which North Korea cannot import, in the music video. On the 30th, Radio Free Asia (RFA) quoted a post on the U.S. social media […]
Climate Change at its Finest: Deadly Tornado Hits ChinaVideos online are revealing the force of the tornado in Guangzhou, China, which resulted in five fatalities. Amid the tornado, building debris flew around like tissue paper, sparks emitted from power lines, and large hailstones the size of fists fiercely pelted the roads. According to foreign media, including the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on […]
Titanic Gold Watch Breaks Auction Records, Sold for $1.46 MillionOn the 27th (local time), Bloomberg reported that a gold watch salvaged from the Titanic, the luxurious passenger ship that sank in 1912, was auctioned off for £1,175 million (€1,38 million, $1,46 million). The watch, worn by the late American magnate John Jacob Astor IV at the time of the sinking, was sold at an […]
Flame-Throwing Robot Dog For Sale: Innovation or Danger?Controversy is brewing over a flamethrower-equipped robotic dog that can run on four legs and spitfire up to 33 feet, now being sold online in the United States. According to the New York Post and other sources on the 23rd (local time), a flamethrower manufacturing company based in Ohio, Throwflame, announced the online sale of a […]
India's 47-Million-Year-Old Giant Snake Fossil: Measures 47 Feet in Length, Weighs Over 1 TonA 15-meter-long fossil of a colossal snake, believed to have lived 47 million years ago in India, has been discovered. A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) announced on the 19th (local time) that they have uncovered 27 well-preserved snake vertebrae fossils in a mine in Gujarat, western India. This discovery […]
57 But Looks 20: Brazilian Man's Top 10 Tips for Eternal YouthA 57-year-old man from Brazil is drawing attention for his remarkably youthful appearance. He is often mistaken for someone in his twenties. According to The Sun, a British media outlet, Edson Brandao, originally from Teresina, Piaui, Brazil, shared his “Top 10 Tips to Stay Young” on Instagram on the 14th (local time), revealing that he […]
Brazilian Woman Caught Dragging Dead Uncle to Bank for LoanIn a peculiar incident in Brazil, a woman in her forties attempted to secure a loan using the identity of her deceased uncle by transporting his body to a bank. According to reports from Brazilian media outlets such as G1, on the 17th, Erika de Sousa Vieira Nunes (42) was apprehended by authorities while attempting […]
Orange Alert: Sahara Sandstorm Smothers GreeceA sandstorm originated from the Sahara Desert and swept across southern regions of Greece, including Athens. On the 23rd (local time), Greek authorities issued a warning about the sandstorm that has been occurring in the Sahara Desert for several days. Greece has been engulfed in dust since the end of March and the beginning of […]
Starbucks' 'Third Eye': The Future of Retail Management is Here Starbucks plans to expand the introduction of The Third Eye, an AI-based store management system that leverages AI technology to increase work efficiency and create future-oriented stores. As Starbucks celebrates its 25th anniversary in Korea this year, the company is determined to accelerate its digital innovation. According to industry sources, on the 6th, Starbucks recently […]
Virtual Idols Rising: The Future of K-Culture The rise of virtual artists is enriching the global growth of K-culture. Virtual artists were once dismissed as mere gimmicks or avatars of real-life celebrities. Still, they are gaining recognition for their unique identities and have begun establishing themselves as a new direction within K-culture. Let’s look at these virtual artists’ recent trends, popularity factors, […]
China's Exports to the U.S. Through Vietnam and Mexico Escalates Trade War As the U.S.-China dispute intensifies, China’s detoured exports to the U.S. through Vietnam and Mexico have surged. With the U.S. presidential election approaching, sanctions against these detoured exports are likely, prompting calls for a thorough response from the government and businesses operating in these regions. According to a report titled “Analysis of China’s U.S. Detoured Export […]
Apple vs Huawei: Showdown for Tablet Dominance in China Apple and Huawei are simultaneously unveiling new tablets. All eyes are on whether Apple can overcome Huawei and rebound in the Chinese market share since the company is facing difficulties in China due to the recent surge in patriotic consumption. According to industry sources, on the 2nd, Apple is hosting the Let Loose Event on […]
Tel Aviv Under Fire: Iraqi Militant Group Targets Israeli Capital for the First Time Reuters reported that the Iran-backed Iraqi armed group known as the Islamic Resistance launched several missile attacks toward Israel on the 2nd (local time). According to the sources, the group carried out the attack using multiple cruise missiles, and it was the first time they targeted Tel Aviv, the capital of Israel. Along with this, […]
Toyota's Hybrid Dominance Widens Gap with Hyundai in US Sales Last month, Japanese car brands, mainly Toyota, experienced strong sales in the U.S. market, while Korean brands like Hyundai and Kia struggled. Toyota’s more electrified products widened the gap with Hyundai as local consumer preference for hybrid cars surged. Toyota recorded double-digit growth for the sixth consecutive month, while Hyundai’s previously steep growth curve showed […]
U.S. Invests $1.3 Billion in Next-Gen Doomsday Plane The U.S. Air Force has placed an order for the next-generation model of the E-4B, a military aircraft often referred to as the Doomsday Plane due to its ability to survive even a nuclear war. According to Reuters on the 26th (local time), the U.S. Air Force announced a contract worth around $13 billion with […]
Dark Secret of Egypt's Tombs: Could Radiation Explain the Curse of the Pharaohs? Curse of the Pharaohs, a city legend born from a series of mysterious deaths of archaeologists, came to the surface with a recent claim suggesting that the infamous could be due to radiation. According to The Sun UK, on the 26th, a research team led by Ross Fellowes published a paper earlier this month in […]
China Eastern Airlines Crew Member Deploys Emergency Slide Amid Dispute The plane was moving usually along the runway when suddenly the back door opened, and the emergency slide was deployed. A crew member even slid down from inside. Due to this, the plane had to stop temporarily, causing inconvenience to passengers who were unable to disembark. On the day of the delay, the phrase “China […]
14 Taylor Swift Songs Top the Charts Pop star Taylor Swift has rewritten pop history with her new album, released after a two-year hiatus. According to Billboard in the U.S. on the 29th (local time), all 14 tracks from The Tortured Poets Department, released by Swift on the 19th, have claimed spots 1 through 14 on this week’s Billboard main singles chart […]
Warning: Spicy Chicken Ramen Sends Woman to Hospital in Agony Korea’s Buldak (Hot Spicy Chicken) Ramen Noodles have recently gained tremendous popularity in the United States. Amid this craze, a woman who claims that eating these noodles caused her to develop kidney stones has emerged and sparked a buzz. On the 29th, the Daily Mail mentioned a video by TikTocker Lucy Mourad, who lives in […]
Sun Turns Green: Rare Solar Event Caught on Camera The camera captured a rare optical illusion of the sun flashing green at dusk. According to Oregon Live on the 27th (local time), Craig Hayslip, a research assistant at the Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute, captured a distinctive scene of the sun glowing green while filming the sunset on the 20th. In the photos […]
North Korea's Propaganda Video: A Symphony of Defiance Against UN Sanctions Recently, when North Korea released a propaganda song praising its leader, Kim Jong Un, there were allegations of United Nations security violations due to the appearance of expensive Japanese musical instruments, which North Korea cannot import, in the music video. On the 30th, Radio Free Asia (RFA) quoted a post on the U.S. social media […]
Climate Change at its Finest: Deadly Tornado Hits China Videos online are revealing the force of the tornado in Guangzhou, China, which resulted in five fatalities. Amid the tornado, building debris flew around like tissue paper, sparks emitted from power lines, and large hailstones the size of fists fiercely pelted the roads. According to foreign media, including the South China Morning Post (SCMP), on […]
Titanic Gold Watch Breaks Auction Records, Sold for $1.46 Million On the 27th (local time), Bloomberg reported that a gold watch salvaged from the Titanic, the luxurious passenger ship that sank in 1912, was auctioned off for £1,175 million (€1,38 million, $1,46 million). The watch, worn by the late American magnate John Jacob Astor IV at the time of the sinking, was sold at an […]
Flame-Throwing Robot Dog For Sale: Innovation or Danger? Controversy is brewing over a flamethrower-equipped robotic dog that can run on four legs and spitfire up to 33 feet, now being sold online in the United States. According to the New York Post and other sources on the 23rd (local time), a flamethrower manufacturing company based in Ohio, Throwflame, announced the online sale of a […]
India's 47-Million-Year-Old Giant Snake Fossil: Measures 47 Feet in Length, Weighs Over 1 Ton A 15-meter-long fossil of a colossal snake, believed to have lived 47 million years ago in India, has been discovered. A research team from the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IITR) announced on the 19th (local time) that they have uncovered 27 well-preserved snake vertebrae fossils in a mine in Gujarat, western India. This discovery […]
57 But Looks 20: Brazilian Man's Top 10 Tips for Eternal Youth A 57-year-old man from Brazil is drawing attention for his remarkably youthful appearance. He is often mistaken for someone in his twenties. According to The Sun, a British media outlet, Edson Brandao, originally from Teresina, Piaui, Brazil, shared his “Top 10 Tips to Stay Young” on Instagram on the 14th (local time), revealing that he […]
Brazilian Woman Caught Dragging Dead Uncle to Bank for Loan In a peculiar incident in Brazil, a woman in her forties attempted to secure a loan using the identity of her deceased uncle by transporting his body to a bank. According to reports from Brazilian media outlets such as G1, on the 17th, Erika de Sousa Vieira Nunes (42) was apprehended by authorities while attempting […]
Orange Alert: Sahara Sandstorm Smothers Greece A sandstorm originated from the Sahara Desert and swept across southern regions of Greece, including Athens. On the 23rd (local time), Greek authorities issued a warning about the sandstorm that has been occurring in the Sahara Desert for several days. Greece has been engulfed in dust since the end of March and the beginning of […]
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