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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 -
Some Wales roads to revert to 30mph after backlash
Transport Secretary Ken Skates says speed limit policy must be "corrected" after a public backlash.BBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Michigan school district cancels lesson on gender identity and pronouns after backlash
A Michigan school district canceled its plan for an elementary classroom mini-lesson on gender identity and pronouns after receiving backlash from community members, the district's superintendent announced Friday.NBC News - Top stories -
Arkansas' John Calipari hires Kenny Payne as an assistant after duo previously worked together at Kentucky
Calipari and Payne are reuniting after spending 11 years together at KentuckyCBS Sports - Sports -
Jalen Hurts already impressed by Saquon Barkley after working out together this offseason
Hurts and Barkley have worked out together prior to the Eagles gathering for OTAsCBS Sports - Sports -
'We've never seen anything like this': Dubai Airports CEO expects normal service within 24 hours after flood chaos
Dubai Airports CEO said he expects services to return "close to normality" soon as the major transit hub deals with the fallout from unprecedented flooding.CNBC - Business -
Julian Nagelsmann extends Germany contract: Where can Bayern Munich turn after missing another manager target?
The former Bavarian boss opts to extend his deal with Germany national team and Euro 2024 hostsCBS Sports - Sports -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
2024 NBA Draft: Stephon Castle turns pro after helping UConn win national championship as a freshman
Castle is heading to the NBA Draft after shining as one of college basketball's top freshmenCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
NYCB is expected to swing to a first-quarter loss next week after estimates have tumbled
Analysts’ estimates go from profit to loss after bank’s stock plunged on material weakness and stressed loans.MarketWatch - Business -
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. heads into playoffs against Lakers after trying week for family
Michael Porter Jr.'s teammates on the Denver Nuggets say their starting forward seems to be handling his family's troubles well as the team heads into the playoffsABC News - Sports - NBA -
Flood of Cheap Chinese Steel Fuels Global Backlash
The country’s property bust has saddled its steelmakers with a glut of unsold metal that they are now shipping overseas at knockdown prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
French PM accused of recycling far-right ideas in youth violence crackdown
Gabriel Attal says state needs ‘real surge of authority’ in speech in Viry-Châtillon, where 15-year-old killed. The French prime minister, Gabriel Attal, is facing criticism for his proposed crackdown on teenage violence in and around schools, ...The Guardian - World -
Sunak rejects offer of youth mobility scheme between EU and UK
Labour also turns down European Commission’s proposal, which would have allowed young Britons to live, study and work in EU. Rishi Sunak has rejected an EU offer to strike a post-Brexit deal to allow young Britons to live, study or work in the ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
China’s stressed and overworked youth skip the tea and reach for coffee
China has overtaken in the U.S. with the most branded coffee shops in the world as young people start drinking coffee to cope with a competitive job market and workplace.NBC News - Top stories - China -
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 -
FA Cup replays backlash, Nagelsmann extends Germany deal: football news – live
News, Premier League previews and European reactionBarney Ronay: City fail to deliver as Madrid’s power tellsMeanwhile in the Championship, a host of former Premier League sides are nervously peering down rather than optimistically looking up. ...The Guardian - World -
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 -
Do wrinkle patches really work?
Wrinkle patches can smooth fine lines and deliver hydration to areas like your forehead, neck and under eyes. Here, dermatologists explain how to use them.NBC News - Top stories -
U.S. working to counter cheap Chinese exports
U.S. officials, from the president to the Treasury secretary, are accusing China of pushing cheap goods. Mark Wu, professor of law at Harvard University, joins CBS News to examine how low-priced Chinese products could impact American businesses, ...CBS News - Top stories -
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 -
18 Best Keyboards for PC (2024): Gaming and Work
Whether you’re looking to boost your productivity or your Fortnite stats, these are the top typing peripherals for the job.Wired - Tech -
AP Week in Pictures: Asia
April 12-18, 2024 Shoppers are terrified after a lone assailant started stabbing people at a shopping mall in Sydney; people appreciate spring flowers like cherry and azalea blossoms in Tokyo; a King Sejong statue receives a spring cleaning in ...ABC News - World -
Week Ahead for FX, Bonds
While the latest developments out of the Middle East ratchet up uncertainty across markets, investors will continue to scrutinize economic data, with focus on the U.S.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Idaho's ban on youth gender-affirming care has families desperately scrambling for solutions
Idaho families with transgender children are desperately scrambling for solutions as a state law banning gender-affirming care for minors has taken effectABC News - Health -
Who gets 15 hours of free childcare and how do I apply?
Parents in England can now access 15 hours of free weekly childcare for their two-year-olds.BBC News - Top stories -
Schumer has only hours left to avoid FISA warrantless surveillance shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has less than 24 hours to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless surveillance program before it expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday, and he has a tough path ahead to meet ...The Hill - Politics -
FISA bill stalls over Senate amendment fight hours before deadline
A bill to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act’s (FISA) warrantless spying program stalled in the Senate on Friday because of a fight over amendments that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) worries could pass and send ...The Hill - Politics -
Chess master plays 58 hours straight in Times Square to beat marathon record
The 29-year-old chess master plays for 58 consecutive hours and counting on New York's Times Square.BBC News - Top stories -
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel's strike against Iran before retreating, closing up 0.2%.
The Nasdaq fell 5.5% for the week, its worst such performance since 2022, while the S&P 500 dropped 3.1% and the Dow eked out a tiny gain. Oil prices climbed to $91 a barrel Friday after Israel’s strike against Iran before retreating, closing up ...The Wall Street Journal - World -
AP Week in Pictures: Europe and Africa
April 12-18, 2024 Performers take part in the official flame lighting ceremony in Athens in preparation for the Paris Olympics. A local resident swims in floodwater in Orenburg, Russia, after a dam on the Ural River burst. The northern lights ...ABC News - World -
This week on "Sunday Morning" (April 21)
A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the 2023 News & Documentary Emmy-winner for Outstanding Recorded News Program, hosted by Jane Pauley.CBS News - Top stories -
16 Books We Read This Week
Harry Truman’s moment, Ingmar Bergman’s inner vision, the pirate who became a spy and more.The Wall Street Journal - World -
The 51 Best Movies on Netflix This Week
From Spaceman to Suzume, here are our picks for the best streaming titles to feast your eyes on.Wired - Tech - Netflix -
Disasters, dancers and a Duke: Photos of the week
A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.BBC News - Top stories -
Environmental advocates work to save Puerto Rican parrot from extinction
Some of the most critically endangered birds on the planet have been released back into the wild. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has more on the harsh conditions Puerto Rican parrots face, and the people working to ...CBS News - Top stories