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South Korea's largest K-pop agency loses $423 million in value as girl group NewJeans set to part ways

The group claimed that there was a breach of contract by their label ADOR, which is a sublabel of K-pop powerhouse Hybe.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

Are K-pop stars workers? South Korea says no

In a dispute involving band NewJeans, the government said celebrities were not entitled to the same rights as workers.

IRS announces 401(k) contribution limits for 2025

The IRS has announced higher 401(k) contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what savers need to know.

Business - CNBC - November 1

North Korea Blasts Unbearable Sounds To South Korea

Relations between the neighbors have sunk to the lowest level in years. Now, Pyongyang is blaring eerie sounds across the border that villagers say is making their lives hell.

World - The New York Times - November 17

World's largest crocodile in captivity dies

The huge saltwater crocodile Cassius was nearly 5.5m (18ft) long and lived in Australia.

World’s largest coral found in the Pacific

The coral could be 500 years old and is bigger than a blue whale, scientists say.

Largest drug "super lab" in Canada's history is busted

Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

World’s largest transformer maker warns of supply crunch

AI data centre demands and renewable energy’s dispersed nature are driving equipment orders for power grid upgrades

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Thousands to attend UK's largest bonfire event

Up to 60,000 people attend Lewes Bonfire Night which takes place every year.

In Finland, Building One of the World’s Largest Cruise Ships

In a Finnish shipyard, the 250,800-ton sister of Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, is in the final stages of construction. We got an inside look.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

World's largest autograph collection up for auction

Globetrotter Joseph Mikulec spent his life walking the earth, collecting the signature of just about everyone he met — from everyday civilians to world leaders. Now, what can be described as the ...

Largest November snowstorm in decades hits Colorado

After five days of nearly non-stop snowfall, Colorado faced its largest November snowstorm in decades. The snow stopped falling on Saturday after overnight blizzard-like conditions dumped several ...

The Most Dangerous Animal in Africa Isn't the Largest

World - Yahoo News - November 11

World’s largest known coral discovered in Solomon Islands

Gigantic multicoloured organism is visible from space and has grown for between 300 and 500 years. The world’s largest known coral, visible from space, has been discovered in the waters of the ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Thitikul wins $4M, largest sum in women's golf

With a thrilling eagle-birdie finish, Jeeno Thitikul won a record-setting $4 million first-place check on Sunday by capturing the CME Group Tour Championship, an event that featured the largest ...

Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago

The shipping industry is wrestling with one of its biggest challenges — seafarer shortages

The shipping industry is contending with a shortage of seafarers, and it's fueling a troubling mix of fake resumes, accidents at sea, and higher freight rates.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Syrian Rebel Groups Launch Largest Offensive in Years

Scores of people were killed after forces opposed to the government of President Bashar al-Assad overtook a Syrian military base, a monitoring group reported.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

IRS announces 401(k) catch-up contributions for 2025

The IRS has announced the 401(k) catch-up contribution limits for 2025. Here’s what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Older Workers to Get ‘Super’ 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions in 2025

Workers who are 60 to 63 will be able to put in up to $11,250 in extra contributions, if they can afford it.

Business - The New York Times - November 8

Trump Doesn’t Care Enough About K-12 Education to Break It

Is the best we can hope for the failing status quo?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Chiefs K Harrison Butker undergoes knee surgery, will be placed on IR

Butker had surgery to trim the meniscus in his left knee

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 14

Why do workers still yearn for a traditional pension over a 401(k)?

A closer look at the Boeing negotiations

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

This Roth strategy lets elite savers stash $70,000 in their 401(k) in 2025

As people plan out their budgets for 2025, there’s a chance for high earners to supercharge their retirement savings using the “mega-backdoor Roth” strategy — a rare but increasingly popular option ...

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

K-Pop group NewJeans split from agency in mistreatment row

The split is the latest in a year-long controversy that has involved a workplace harassment hearing.

Dreams of Being a K-Pop Star? A Seoul Studio Wants to Help.

One of King Studio’s recording packages even includes a music video.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

South Korea and EU worry about Russia's technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

Top South Korean and European Union officials have strongly condemned North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

World - ABC News - November 4

North Korea test-launches ballistic missiles, Japan and South Korea say

North Korea on Tuesday test-launched several short-range ballistic missiles, neighboring South Korea and Japan said.

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

South Korea's spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine

World - ABC News - November 20

Why North Korea Is Building Drones

Analysts say the low-cost weapons are attractive to Mr. Kim, who is intent on modernizing North Korea’s military.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

‘DJT’ shares see sharpest decline in nearly 7 months with election days away

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group fell more than 22% Wednesday.

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

EU fines world’s largest generic drugmaker Teva for hindering competition

European Commission says company abused ‘dominant position’ to ‘artificially’ extend patent protection of MS medicine Copaxone

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Canadian Police Say They Dismantled Country’s Largest Drug Lab

Federal officers in British Columbia seized drugs and chemical precursors that could produce about 96 million opioid doses, the authorities said.

World - The New York Times - November 2

Smog Will Shut Schools in Pakistan’s 2nd-Largest City for a Week

The city of Lahore reported hazardous levels of air pollution on Sunday. Pakistani officials have blamed India for some of it.

World - The New York Times - November 4

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