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How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were always ready to fight for it.The New York Times - 3d -
At least 8 killed after heavy rains flood Congo's capital
Major flooding in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa has killed at least eight people and cut off access to over half of the city and the country’s main airportABC News - 2d -
"A Dirty War" | 60 Minutes Archive
In 1984, Mike Wallace reported from Argentina on the thousands of people who disappeared under the military dictatorship, and the families still searching for them. For years the Mothers of the ...CBS News - 1d -
Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza
The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15.The New York Times - 1d -
‘Little suns in the classroom’: Ukrainian city mourns children killed by Russian missile
Anger and outrage are gripping the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as it holds funerals for some of the 20 people, including nine children, killed by a Russian missile that tore ...ABC News - 1d -
They Work All Day and Go Home to Shelters
Thousands of working people in New York City now live in shelters, unable to afford apartments despite holding down jobs that pay them $50,000 or more.The New York Times - 10h -
How Do You Rebuild a Place Like the Palisades?
It was an idyllic pocket of Los Angeles where people knew their neighbors — and homes sold for $5 million. The fire ignited competing visions for its future.The New York Times - 6h -
Frigid temperatures and flooding still a major concern for much of the U.S.
Frigid temperatures gripped much of the United States on Tuesday as 55 million people in parts of the Midwest, mid-Atlantic and Southeast remain under frost and freeze alerts.NBC News - 4h -
Pilots Discussed Alternate Ways to Land Before Deadly Jeju Air Crash
The pilots’ conversation with air traffic controllers, revealed in a partial transcript, could offer clues to what caused the disaster in South Korea, which killed 179 people.The New York Times - 3h -
At least 27 dead, 160 injured in roof collapse at nightclub in the Dominican Republic
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say that least 27 people have died and 160 others were injured after a roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub in Santo DomingoABC News - 32m -
Broken and in the grip of civil war, can Myanmar rebuild after earthquake?
The junta’s poor emergency response leaves people fearing prolonged chaos, despite the relentless propaganda . For seven painful days, Hnin has waited for news. Her two daughters, two and seven ...The Guardian - 3d -
After Trump’s Tariffs, Stocks Plunged but Penguin Memes Ticked Up
The internet poked fun at the Trump administration’s decision to impose new tariffs on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australian territories near Antarctica where many penguins but no people live.The New York Times - 2d -
New and soon-to-be retirees are ‘terrified’ of market turmoil over tariffs, Sen. Schiff says
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Meet the Press says people have seen their “retirement savings on fire” following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping tariffs.NBC News - 2d -
Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500
People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the ...ABC News - 2d -
Days of severe storms leave 18 dead as rising rivers threaten US south and midwest
Power and gas shut off in regions as flooding worsens, threatening waterlogged and badly damaged communities . After days of intense rain and wind killed at least 18 people in the US south and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’
She is one of the heirs to the Walt Disney fortune – and has long argued for rich people like her to pay more tax. Now she is working out how best to meet the challenge of Trump, Musk and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy
Despite its links to oral cancer, people in Hainan have for centuries produced and eaten betel nuts, which give a natural high. But sales are falling. Many cities across southern China are known ...The Guardian - 1d -
Politicians want to normalise what’s happening in Gaza. Our moral outrage won’t let that happen | Nesrine Malik
The more shocking the carnage becomes, the more people are punished for speaking out. This just makes it clear how much is really at stake. Graphic images. Distressing footage. Blurred-out posts ...The Guardian - 1d -
The accidental Shrimper: American student becomes Southend fan after boarding wrong boat
‘I had a blast on the boat and at the Southend game’ Club invite Evan Johnston to Solihull home fixture Accidentally boarding a boat packed with beer-swilling football fans would be some ...The Guardian - 1d -
Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t work. It’s up to working people to resist. Few historical analogies exist for Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, regional leaders say over Trump’s tariffs
Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’. The Caribbean is a friend, not an enemy, leaders in the region have told Donald ...The Guardian - 1d -
Thumbs up, cheers, nice one! Is ‘thank you’ really in danger of dying out?
Nearly a fifth of young people claim to feel uncomfortable saying ‘thank you’ – but will happily send a grateful thumb emoji instead. Name: “Thank you.”. Age: Dates to the 14th century . ...The Guardian - 1d -
Dominican Republic to crack down harder on migrants as Haitians flee violence
Dominican President Luis Abinader has announced more than a dozen measures to crack down on migrants who have entered the Dominican Republic illegally as people in neighboring Haiti flee a surge in ...ABC News - 1d -
Ice frees mother and three kids after protests in US ‘border czar’s’ home town
About a thousand people marched outside of Tom Homan’s home in village of less than 1,500 after family was detained. A mother and her three children who were taken into custody by Immigration and ...The Guardian - 19h -
Supreme Court gives boost to Trump administration's deportation plans under Alien Enemies Act
The ruling said a judge can't block Trump’s plan nationwide but made clear that people swept up must have a chance to challenge their seizures before they can be deported.NBC News - 18h -
Relentless rain and storms kill at least 24 in South and parts of Midwest
Days of unrelenting heavy rain and storms killed at least 24 people as some rivers rose to near-record levels and towns were inundated across the South and parts of the Midwest.CBS News - 17h -
Michele Kang on $25 million U.S. Soccer investment: ‘It’s a very critical moment for all of us’
LOS ANGELES — Michele Kang is used to people not seeing her vision. She doesn’t mind their initial reactions either, the way they might think she has overstepped or gotten it wrong. She tries not ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
67 horses have died at the Grand National in the past 25 years. Is it time to call it a day?
It is among the most famous and most watched horse race globally, viewed by about 800 million people around the world. The Grand National occupies a special place in the British sporting calendar, ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Gen Z and the gym boss: ‘They cite mental health as high as physical health in terms of reason to join’
Will Orr, head of The Gym Group, is riding a wave of growth as young people embrace exercise as something beneficial for more than just the body. If you have health-conscious friends, chances are ...The Guardian - 5h -
Did You Know Joaquin Wilde and DJZ Are The Same Person?
Joaquin Wilde and DJZ are the same person. It’s OK if you didn’t realize that, because some other people are finding that out now, too. Joaquin Wilde (real name Michael Paris) may be part of the ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Legal status revoked for 985,000 migrants who entered US under Biden-era CBP One app
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is terminating parole protections for those who entered the country through the CBP One app, revoking status for hundreds of thousands of people who came ...The Hill - 4h -
At least 27 killed by roof collapse at nightclub in Dominican Republic
The roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo fell in, killing more than two dozen people and leaving many others injured and some trapped under rubble.CBS News - 2h -
More Americans call taxes unfair: Gallup
A new Gallup poll found that 50% of Americans believe their income tax rate is unfair, with 59% saying they pay too much and 58% saying lower and middle-income people pay too much, while 70% say ...The Hill - 1h -
Ex-MLB P Dotel pulled from roof collapse rubble
Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel was among the 160 people injured after the roof of a Dominican Republic nightclub collapsed early Tuesday. At least 27 were killed including Nelsy Cruz, the sister of ...ESPN - 20m -
Denise Gomes vs. Elise Reed joins UFC Fight Night 256 lineup
A strawweight matchup is the latest addition to UFC Fight Night 256. Denise Gomes (10-3 MMA, 4-2 UFC) takes on Elise Reed on May 17 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas (ESPN+). Two people with knowledge ...Yahoo Sports - 57m
