Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities

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'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.BBC News - 4d -
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Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing
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‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide
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Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.The New York Times - 1d -
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Climate change is behind the windfall gains, and growers are worried about whether they can adapt.The New York Times - 1d -
Huge crowds gather for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah's funeral
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The Death of Competition in American Elections
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Trump Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer Faces Pressure at Senate Hearing
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5 Key Ways Bad Leaders Expose Themselves When Under Pressure
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After an 18-hour surgery to repair his left artery, Matthew got to celebrate his birthday at home doing what he loves best: playing his guitar and his viola.ABC News - 3d -
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.BBC News - 2d -
Rubiales verdict is a huge step forward – but leaves a bitter aftertaste | Suzanne Wrack
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'A huge amount to offer' - why have England promoted Smith?
Promoting Jamie Smith to bat in a position he has never filled before seems confusing, so what are England thinking and do the statistics back it up?BBC News - 2d -
Brazilian city in Amazon declares emergency after huge sinkholes appear
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Judge Extends Block to Huge Cuts in National Institutes of Health Research Funding
Healthcare organizations and 22 states have sued to stop the cuts. The case is expected to reach the Supreme Court.Inc. - 1d -
Bugatti's Four World Record Cars United: A Celebration of Speed and Innovation
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Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
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Rickelton stars in South Africa win over Afghanistan
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Where to see cherry blossoms in South Korea
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With contract extension, Aaron Boone commits to two more seasons in the high-stakes, high-pressure role of Yankees manager
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Facing pressure from Trump, Costa Rica and Honduras join Panama as stopovers for foreign deportees
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We're buying the dip in an AI data center play still under pressure post-DeepSeek
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The Papers: 'Hounded to her death' and 'Don't be fooled by Putin'
A mix of stories lead Friday's newspaper front pages, including the latest in the rift between the US and Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
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Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge
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‘A huge day out’: Lachlan Morton makes history with 648km Auckland to Wellington ride in less than a day
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Waltz this way: rival venues in Vienna compete to celebrate Johann Strauss’s 200th birthday
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