United Airlines Under the Microscope: FAA Ramps Up Investigation into Safety ConcernsThe U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a detailed investigation into the safety of United Airlines. United Airlines announced on the 23rd that it will undergo an enhanced detailed investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following recent accidents. In a memo, Sasha Johnson, United Airlines’ Vice President of Aviation Safety, said, “In the […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions SoarAmid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
US Intelligence Community to Eliminate 'Blacklist' Term Over Racial ConcernsIntelligence agencies issue guidelines on linguistic diversityBacklash from Conservatives: Nothing but a dog and pony show According to a report by the UK Telegraph on the 24th, the United States intelligence community seems to be discontinuing the use of the term ‘blacklist’ due to its racially discriminatory implications. The newspaper reported that the diversity, inclusivity, […]
U.S.-China Relations in Focus: Yellen's Strategic Visit to Address OverproductionScheduled next month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is poised to embark on high-level talks in China, focusing on managing U.S.-China relations. This visit marks her first trip to China in nine months, coinciding with rising concerns in global markets about China’s industrial overproduction. Politico reported on March 24th that Yellen will meet with high-ranking officials […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Ranks Third in MLB Top Prospect RankingsAs selected by U.S. media, Lee Jung Hoo (25) of the San Francisco Giants has been ranked third among the top 100 MLB players to watch this year. According to USA Today, on the 24th, Lee was chosen as one of the 100 MLB Players to Watch in 2024. He ranked third, following Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]
10 Exotic Foods Around the World That May Leave You SpeechlessEach country has its own culture and language, and the foods it enjoys are also different. Indiscriminately criticizing unfamiliar dishes from other countries is akin to discriminating against their culture. However, some bizarre foods with outlandish visuals exist that even the locals struggle to enjoy. What odd foods send you chills just by hearing or […]
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Cautious on Long-Term Outlook Despite Interest Rate HikeFederal Reserve officials raised the long-term target interest rate on March 20th (local time). However, Jerome Powell stated that this does not necessarily signal a continuous rate increase. The current target rate is between 5.25% and 5.50%, with a forecasted rate cut of 0.75% this year. The administrators have raised the long-term forecast for the […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and AlaskaExperts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
Chevron Settles Record $13 Million Fine Over California Oil SpillsThe energy giant Chevron is to pay a fine in California. Chevron has agreed on the 21st (local time) to pay a fine of over $13 million for dozens of oil spill incidents in California in the past, marking the largest fine ever imposed on the company. David Shabazian, Director of the California Department of […]
Trump Faces $454 Million Fine Deadline: Bankruptcy Not an Option, Say AssociatesAs the deadline for depositing $454 million for the fine weighing on former U.S. President Donald Trump looms, people are curious about how he will pay off this debt. Through his legal team, he has expressed that paying the deposit is realistically impossible, but according to his close associates, he is not considering bankruptcy. According […]
With Only 20 Elite Agents, Air Force Combat Control Team (CCT), 'Red Berets' - Part 3The Air Force’s elite special agent, also known as the “Red Beret” To do this, the CCT must enter the Drop Zone (DZ) before anyone else. The CCT agents who have infiltrated the enemy lines ignite a purple smoke bomb when they spot an aircraft and guide it through communication. They broadcast to the aircraft […]
Biden Roasts Trump: 'Sorry, Donald' Over Campaign Cash“A man who looked like a loser approached me recently. ‘Mr. President, I’m crushed by debt. I’m completely bankrupt.’ I had to say, ‘Sorry, Donald, I can’t help you.'” President Joe Biden of the United States made headlines with a speech that described former President Donald Trump, who is struggling with financial difficulties after being […]
With Only 20 Elite Agents, Air Force Combat Control Team (CCT), 'Red Berets' - Part 2First Female CCT Member Born in February 2021 It takes one year to complete the basic training for the Combat Control Team and about seven years to train a skilled senior combat controller. It is said to take about 13 years to train a combat control instructor. The current unit size is about 20-30 people, […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with SanctionsApple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
US and UK Express Concern Over Hong Kong's National Security Law PassagePhoto=Reuters/Yonhap News The Western world, including the United States, has expressed concern over Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (parliament) passing the “Hong Kong version of the National Security Law,” which could impose up to life imprisonment for treason and insurrection. According to the South China Morning Post, Vedant Patel, a Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, […]
US Finalizes Regulations Favoring Electric Vehicles in Fuel Economy StandardsAn electric vehicle charger is placed outside a Ford dealer in Broomfield, Colorado. AP-Yonhap The U.S. government has finalized regulations that rate electric vehicles lower than internal combustion engine vehicles when calculating car manufacturers’ average fuel efficiency. The calculation aims to further promote the sale of electric vehicles by making them significantly advantageous under the […]
Supreme Court Allows Texas Immigration Law, Authorizing Arrest of Illegal ImmigrantsThe Supreme Court of the United States has allowed a Texas immigration law that allows the state government to arrest or detain illegal immigrants. As the issue of immigrants is expected to be significant in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, controversy is likely to grow over the enforcement authority of the law related […]
US, Japan, and Philippines Launch Tripartite Forum to Counter ChinaAfter the South Korea-US-Japan alliance, the Philippines will attend a new summit with Japan to discuss China’s territorial assertiveness in the South and East China Seas. The United States is launching a trilateral summit body with Japan and the Philippines. Following the South Korea-US-Japan consultative body, a dominant analysis shows that pressure on China is […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South KoreaKorea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy'“Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
United Airlines Under the Microscope: FAA Ramps Up Investigation into Safety Concerns The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is conducting a detailed investigation into the safety of United Airlines. United Airlines announced on the 23rd that it will undergo an enhanced detailed investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) following recent accidents. In a memo, Sasha Johnson, United Airlines’ Vice President of Aviation Safety, said, “In the […]
Iran's Currency Crisis: Rial Hits Record Low as Diplomatic Tensions Soar Amid Persian New Year celebrations, Iran’s currency plummeted to an all-time low of 613,500 rials per dollar on March 24th. On the last working day before the March 18th holiday, it was 590,000 rials per dollar. The exchange rate significantly affects other markets, including housing and rentals. Many Iranians have seen their life savings evaporate […]
US Intelligence Community to Eliminate 'Blacklist' Term Over Racial Concerns Intelligence agencies issue guidelines on linguistic diversityBacklash from Conservatives: Nothing but a dog and pony show According to a report by the UK Telegraph on the 24th, the United States intelligence community seems to be discontinuing the use of the term ‘blacklist’ due to its racially discriminatory implications. The newspaper reported that the diversity, inclusivity, […]
U.S.-China Relations in Focus: Yellen's Strategic Visit to Address Overproduction Scheduled next month, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is poised to embark on high-level talks in China, focusing on managing U.S.-China relations. This visit marks her first trip to China in nine months, coinciding with rising concerns in global markets about China’s industrial overproduction. Politico reported on March 24th that Yellen will meet with high-ranking officials […]
San Francisco Giants' Lee Jung Hoo Ranks Third in MLB Top Prospect Rankings As selected by U.S. media, Lee Jung Hoo (25) of the San Francisco Giants has been ranked third among the top 100 MLB players to watch this year. According to USA Today, on the 24th, Lee was chosen as one of the 100 MLB Players to Watch in 2024. He ranked third, following Yoshinobu Yamamoto […]
10 Exotic Foods Around the World That May Leave You Speechless Each country has its own culture and language, and the foods it enjoys are also different. Indiscriminately criticizing unfamiliar dishes from other countries is akin to discriminating against their culture. However, some bizarre foods with outlandish visuals exist that even the locals struggle to enjoy. What odd foods send you chills just by hearing or […]
Federal Reserve Chair Powell Cautious on Long-Term Outlook Despite Interest Rate Hike Federal Reserve officials raised the long-term target interest rate on March 20th (local time). However, Jerome Powell stated that this does not necessarily signal a continuous rate increase. The current target rate is between 5.25% and 5.50%, with a forecasted rate cut of 0.75% this year. The administrators have raised the long-term forecast for the […]
North Korean Hypersonic Missile Test Aimed at Striking U.S. Bases in Guam and Alaska Experts say a new hypersonic missile test launch likely soonJoint Chiefs of Staff “tracking and monitoring North Korea’s weapons development trends… improving our military response capabilities” North Korea conducted a ground jet test of a multi-stage solid fuel engine for an intermediate-range hypersonic missile on the 19th, under the watchful eye of North Korean Leader […]
Chevron Settles Record $13 Million Fine Over California Oil Spills The energy giant Chevron is to pay a fine in California. Chevron has agreed on the 21st (local time) to pay a fine of over $13 million for dozens of oil spill incidents in California in the past, marking the largest fine ever imposed on the company. David Shabazian, Director of the California Department of […]
Trump Faces $454 Million Fine Deadline: Bankruptcy Not an Option, Say Associates As the deadline for depositing $454 million for the fine weighing on former U.S. President Donald Trump looms, people are curious about how he will pay off this debt. Through his legal team, he has expressed that paying the deposit is realistically impossible, but according to his close associates, he is not considering bankruptcy. According […]
With Only 20 Elite Agents, Air Force Combat Control Team (CCT), 'Red Berets' - Part 3 The Air Force’s elite special agent, also known as the “Red Beret” To do this, the CCT must enter the Drop Zone (DZ) before anyone else. The CCT agents who have infiltrated the enemy lines ignite a purple smoke bomb when they spot an aircraft and guide it through communication. They broadcast to the aircraft […]
Biden Roasts Trump: 'Sorry, Donald' Over Campaign Cash “A man who looked like a loser approached me recently. ‘Mr. President, I’m crushed by debt. I’m completely bankrupt.’ I had to say, ‘Sorry, Donald, I can’t help you.'” President Joe Biden of the United States made headlines with a speech that described former President Donald Trump, who is struggling with financial difficulties after being […]
Apple Faces Antitrust Probe from U.S. and EU Authorities, Threatened with Sanctions Apple Faces Sanctions from U.S. and European Regulatory AuthoritiesCompeting in the Market with Advanced Technology Apple, the manufacturer of the iPhone, is now under sanctions from U.S. and European regulatory authorities. Apple’s closed ecosystem has come under scrutiny. According to the Financial Times, on the 21st (local time), the U.S. Department of Justice and 16 […]
US and UK Express Concern Over Hong Kong's National Security Law Passage Photo=Reuters/Yonhap News The Western world, including the United States, has expressed concern over Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (parliament) passing the “Hong Kong version of the National Security Law,” which could impose up to life imprisonment for treason and insurrection. According to the South China Morning Post, Vedant Patel, a Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, […]
US Finalizes Regulations Favoring Electric Vehicles in Fuel Economy Standards An electric vehicle charger is placed outside a Ford dealer in Broomfield, Colorado. AP-Yonhap The U.S. government has finalized regulations that rate electric vehicles lower than internal combustion engine vehicles when calculating car manufacturers’ average fuel efficiency. The calculation aims to further promote the sale of electric vehicles by making them significantly advantageous under the […]
Supreme Court Allows Texas Immigration Law, Authorizing Arrest of Illegal Immigrants The Supreme Court of the United States has allowed a Texas immigration law that allows the state government to arrest or detain illegal immigrants. As the issue of immigrants is expected to be significant in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in November, controversy is likely to grow over the enforcement authority of the law related […]
US, Japan, and Philippines Launch Tripartite Forum to Counter China After the South Korea-US-Japan alliance, the Philippines will attend a new summit with Japan to discuss China’s territorial assertiveness in the South and East China Seas. The United States is launching a trilateral summit body with Japan and the Philippines. Following the South Korea-US-Japan consultative body, a dominant analysis shows that pressure on China is […]
Study Shows Legislators Top the Social Status Hierarchy in South Korea Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training published a report on 17th South Korea, China, and Japan have all identified legislators as the profession with the highest social status. In particular, South Korea has the strongest perception of job prestige compared to other countries. 21st National Assembly Member Badge /News1 The Korea Research […]
China's State-Run Media Strongly Criticizes 'Summit for Democracy' “Promoting the democracy of the US, Korea takes the lead” ⓒReuters/Yonhap News China’s state-run media strongly criticized South Korea regarding the “3rd Summit for Democracy” that opened in Seoul on the 18th. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry claimed on the 17th that the Summit for Democracy led by the […]
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