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North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says it tested a “super-large” cruise missile warhead and a new anti-aircraft missile in a western coastal area as it expands its military capabilities in the face of deepening tensions with the United States and South KoreaABC News - Top stories - North Korea -
South Korea President’s Support at New Low After Stinging Election Loss
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‘Only in Rio’: South Korea’s ambassador to Brazil is an unlikely samba star
Lim Ki-mo first heard Brazilian music 50 years ago in his home town of Busan; now his consular crooning marks a triumph of soft power. Brazil’s latest music sensation grinned from ear to ear as he moseyed down Copacabana beach contemplating his ...The Guardian - World - Brazil -
North Korea is buying Chinese surveillance cameras in a push to tighten control, report says
A report from the website 38 North says that North Korea is putting surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces in a technology-driven push to monitor its population even more closelyABC News - Tech - North Korea -
Luxury car sales plunge as buyers put off by Seoul’s neon licence plates
President Yoon Suk Yeol has pledged to target private use of company vehiclesFinancial Times - World -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - Health - South Korea -
South Korea slows plan to hike medical school admissions as doctors' strike drags on
South Korea's government says it will slow down a plan to admit more students to the country’s medical schools from next year, in a bid to end a weeks-long strike by thousands of doctorsABC News - World - South Korea -
Japan’s inflation marks two years above BOJ’s target as meeting looms
Japan’s consumer inflation has stayed above the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years, government data confirmed Friday, amid speculation over further interest-rate increases.MarketWatch - Business - Japan -
A Wave of AI Tools Is Set to Transform Work Meetings
An AI-powered wearable from startup Limitless promises to make meetings more productive. It’s the beginning of a wider transformation of human interactions.Wired - Tech -
More aid has been entering Gaza through the south of the enclave and a newly opened crossing in the north, but relief workers said it is inadequate to avert a looming famine.
More aid has been entering Gaza through the south of the enclave and a newly opened crossing in the north, but relief workers said it is inadequate to avert a looming famine.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Trump leads Biden in North Carolina: Poll
Former President Trump is six points ahead of President Biden in North Carolina, new polling shows. A Mason-Dixon North Carolina poll found Trump with 49 percent support among voters in the Tar Heel State, while Biden brought in 43 percent. ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
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Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.BBC News - Top stories - Japan -
A ‘Nature School’ Meets in Brooklyn
A series of workshops hosted by the artist collective Field Meridians will try to get New Yorkers to open their eyes to the nature all around them.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Glastonbury announces dedicated South Asian space
Arrivals will celebrate South Asian talent in the Shangri-La area of the famous festival site.BBC News - Top stories -
US ambassador meets with Gershkovich in Russia
The U.S. ambassador to Russia recently met with Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter who has been unlawfully detained in the country for more than a year. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said Lynne Tracy met with Gershkovich, who was ...The Hill - Politics - Russia -
Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March
Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
Japan doctors sue Google Maps over 'punching bag' reviews
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A Union Vote at Volkswagen Is a Big Test for the UAW
If workers at a plant in Tennessee agree to unionize, it would reflect the growing power of groups like the U.A.W. at a crucial political moment.The New York Times - Business -
Investor nerves tested as market themes unravel
Magnificent Seven tech stocks have come off the boil but is it just a blip?Financial Times - Business -
Don't Waste Your 'Power Hours' In Meetings
Want to be more productive? Figure out the best time to let your mind wander.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Sunak launches crackdown on Britain’s ‘sick note’ culture
Mental and behavioural disorders were most common cause given by doctors for ordering workers to take time offFinancial Times - World - United Kingdom -
FirstFT: Israel launches attacks against Iran
Also in today’s newsletter, Netflix’s surprise boom, and PwC plans to reverse tax restructuringFinancial Times - World - Iran -
Israel launches calibrated retaliatory strikes against Iran
Officials and diplomats indicate attacks were limited and sought to avoid full-blown escalationFinancial Times - World - Iran -
New NYC Chinese-Nepali popup restaurant honors culture of the North Face region
At a new popup restaurant in New York City, Nepali spices and hand-wrapped momos highlight the traditions and culture behind the cuisine of the North Face region in the Himalayas, an area many only associate with extreme sports and puffer coats.NBC News - Top stories -
Doctors call to expand syphilis testing during pregnancy amid recent surge
A coalition of doctors are sounding the alarm on the need for increased syphilis testing for pregnant individuals, amid a recent surge of the sexually transmitted infection in U.S. newborns. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ...The Hill - Politics -
Peter Bol case prompts Wada to reform synthetic EPO testing processes
Anti-doping agency now requires two experts to assess resultAustralian’s ban was lifted after analysis of second sampleAthletes who record inconclusive initial doping test results for synthetic EPO may be saved from public shaming, following World ...The Guardian - World -
Volkswagen workers in Tennessee have voted to join UAW, union says
4,326 workers at the Volkswagen facility were eligible to vote.ABC News - Top stories -
Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run
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The NBA playoffs are here, and the league’s player participation policy is being tested
While it’s true that NBA stars played more in the regular season as a whole, the real test is upon us at the start of the playoffs.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
VW workers vote on union in Tennessee — a key test for organized labor
If the UAW prevails, the Chattanooga factory would be the only unionized foreign commercial carmaker in the U.S.CBS News - Top stories -
Medicare ignored expert advice to cut tests for transplant patients: Report
Contractors for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) cut access to tests for transplant patients that could show early signs of organ rejection despite expert physicians advising the opposite, a new report has found. The Health ...The Hill - Politics -
Top Chinese Swimmers Tested Positive for Banned Drug, Then Won Olympic Gold
The case, involving multiple swimmers who seven months later won medals at the 2021 Games, prompted accusations of a cover-up and concerns over why antidoping regulators chose not to intervene.The New York Times - Top stories -
Crunching worms, squeaking voles, drumming ants: how scientists are learning to eavesdrop on the sounds of soil
More than 50% of the planet’s species live in the earth below our feet, but only a fraction have been identified – so far. Read more: No birdsong, no water in the creek, no beating wings: how a haven for nature fell silent. The sound of an ...The Guardian - World -
Extra 85,000 childcare places needed in England to meet government target
Official estimates come as ministers set out pilot scheme repurposing empty school spaceFinancial Times - World -
Trump meets with Orbán, Saudis, Cameron as they prepare for his return
Former President Trump is holding court with world leaders as foreign governments brace for the possibility of a second Trump administration, which would bring with it a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. Trump met Wednesday at Trump Tower with ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.The New York Times - World -
A Winning Vote at Tennessee VW Plant Would Help UAW Crack the South's Anti-Union Wall
The region has long been hostile to organized labor, and a successful vote towould the Chattanooga factory become the first Southern auto plant to organize by election since the 1940s.Inc. - Business -
Siemens and Bilt launch spatial computing electrician training on Apple Vision Pro
Siemens and Bilt have launched a spatial computing app to train electricians using the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset.VentureBeat - Tech - Apple -
Parents' rights group to launch anti-TikTok ad ahead of House vote
A parents' rights group led by a former Trump administration official is launching a new ad on Friday warning of the dangers of TikTok ahead of a potential House vote on the app. The American Parents Coalition is spending $500,000 on a mix of ...The Hill - Politics - Tiktok