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World - ABC News
South Korea's central bank cuts rates in a bid to boost the economy
South Korea’s central bank cut its policy rate for the first time in more than four years as pressure to revive a sluggish economy outweighed concerns about the country’s level of household debt16 minutes ago - South Korea -
World - The New York Times
A Woman Won South Korea’s First Literature Nobel. That Says a Lot.
While Han Kang’s victory was celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for her country, her work also represents a form of rebellion against its culture.26 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
Bank of Korea cuts interest rates after holding for almost two years
The BOK cut its benchmark interest rate from 3.5% to 3.25% after a “clear trend of stabilization” with inflation.3 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Obama tells men Trump doesn't represent 'real strength'
PITTSBURGH — Rallying for Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama spoke directly to American men and characterized Donald Trump as mendacious and self-centered, saying he doesn’t represent ...5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Wall Street Journal
Battle Brews Over Site Tied to Postwar Sex Trade Near U.S. Bases in South Korea
South Korean women who worked at brothels for U.S. soldiers are fighting to block the razing of a site where many were forcibly treated for venereal diseases.6 hours ago -
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Top stories - BBC News
How South Korea's 'real-life mermaids' made Malala want to learn to swim
The activist is producing a film about South Korea's real-life mermaids, the haenyeo.7 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
China’s real intent behind its stimulus inflection
Technology and self-sufficiency matter more than growth and profits8 hours ago - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
Ethel Kennedy: A Life in Pictures
Her life took a tragic turn when her husband, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated, but she continued to engage in social advocacy and was recognized for her devotion to her family and nation.8 hours ago -
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Business - CNBC
Zuckerberg's metaverse is finally showing signs of life, but it's not from VR
The company formerly known as Facebook appears to have found its footing in virtual and augmented reality through a different medium.14 hours ago -
Lifestyle - The New York Times
In Fashion Neurosis Podcast, Bella Freud Analyzes Celebrities
The designer Bella Freud — a great-granddaughter of Sigmund Freud — is using her podcast to “learn vicariously all the things I’ve secretly wanted to know” about celebrities.18 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
South Korea's Han Kang wins Nobel Literature Prize
Han Kang is the first South Korean winner and only the 18th woman to win the Nobel literature prize.19 hours ago - South Korea -
World - The Guardian
South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel prize in literature – follow live
Author, known for her acclaimed work The Vegetarian, honoured for her ‘intense prose that confronts historical traumas’. Last year, Norwegian writer Jon Fosse won the Nobel, having long been tipped ...19 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
North Korea wades into Ukraine
North Korea has entered the Ukraine war by providing artillery ammunition and military technology to Russia, and is now deploying soldiers to the Donetsk Oblast to assist in rebuilding ...20 hours ago - Ukraine -
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Top stories - BBC News
Three weeks that changed life in Lebanon
Israeli air strikes have forced more than 1.2 million Lebanese to flee their homes22 hours ago -
Sports - ESPN
Transfer Talk: Romero 'untouchable,' Spurs tell Real Madrid
Tottenham consider Cristian Romero "untouchable" despite reports of a €65m clause in his deal. Transfer Talk has the latest.Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
A look at Palestinian life in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
Rights groups say documented instances of violence by settlers against Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank have been escalating since Hamas' attack on Oct. 7, 2023. CBS News' Haley Ott ...Yesterday - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
Evacuating could be 'difference between life and death,' Biden says ahead of Milton
President Joe Biden urged residents in the path of Hurricane Milton to evacuate and listen to local officials. Emergency declarations have been approved and the U.S. defense secretary positioned ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Springfield, Ohio, grapples with real health challenges as well as false claims
What is really happening in Springfield, Ohio, is a microcosm of the health care challenges immigration hot spots throughout the country are facing.Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
This Announcement Makes a Google Breakup a Real Possibility
Google dominates the online user experience. If it’s fractured into smaller units, everything about how you do business online could change. And fast.Yesterday - Google -
Business - MarketWatch
Why Kamala Harris — and fancy restaurant guests — now order Miller High Life
It’s really living up to its nickname: ‘The Champagne of Beers’Yesterday