Where to see cherry blossoms in South Korea

South Korea's Yoon is in court for a hearing in his criminal trial

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in court for a hearing where his lawyers are contesting his arrest on a criminal charge alleging he was orchestrating a rebellion when he imposed martial law

ABC News - 2d

‘Like a giant Squid Game’: soul searching in South Korea after latest celebrity suicide

Death of actor Kim Sae-ron sparks renewed calls for changes to ease pressure on celebrities who face intense scrutiny from media and fans alike . On Friday, the South Korean columnist Yang ...

The Guardian - 17h

Two-thirds of the Earth’s surface experienced record heat in 2024. See where and by how much – visualised

In oceans and on land, from the north to the south pole, records were smashed for the monthly average temperature. Two-thirds of the world’s surface was scorched by a month or more of ...

The Guardian - 2d

Trump’s Crypto Love Affair Is Blossoming as Musk’s DOGE Reins In Regulators

Lawsuits are being dropped in the friendlier regulatory environment, while officials investigating Musk’s companies are getting DOGE’d.

Inc. - 22h

'England to monster Scotland? Where's the evidence?'

All the Calcutta Cup talk is of England ending Scotland's dominance, but it would be foolish to write off the visitors, writes Tom English.

BBC News - 18h

WATCH: Snow one knows where this dog is going

"He’s gonna hide under the snow forever.”

ABC News - 1d

Rickelton stars in South Africa win over Afghanistan

Ryan Rickelton scores his maiden one-day international century as South Africa claim a comfortable 107-run win over Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy.

BBC News - 1d

South Carolina killer chooses death by firing squad

Only three inmates in the U.S. have been executed by firing squad since 1976, with the last execution in 2010.

CBS News - 22h

'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture

Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.

BBC News - 3d

Here are the federal departments where terminations have been rescinded

Following the flurry of federal firings as a part of Trump's mission to decrease the government, hundreds of workers were informed that their terminations were rescinded.

ABC News - 1d

How to watch the ICC Champions Trophy: Schedule, where to stream for less and more

Here's how to watch every match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles

It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of artificial intelligence, e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in over a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalizes on the artificial intelligence boom in China

ABC News - 2d

Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead

The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.

The New York Times - 1d

Gordon Ramsay restaurant sees 477 lucky cat thefts

The cat figurines known as maneki-neko feature within the TV chef's Lucky Cat restaurants.

BBC News - 1d

Fired federal workers see their dreams shattered and an uncertain future

As the Trump administration hacks away at government agencies, many employees who were cut are left fearing for their future and in the dark about their next steps.

ABC News - 1d

With RFK Jr. in charge, supplement makers see chance to cash in

The FDA is already limited in policing claims of health benefits by makers of supplements and herbal remedies — a $70 billion industry. Get ready for even less regulation.

CBS News - 1d

Haberman: Trump, advisers see Musk as 'useful heat shield' for criticism

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman says President Trump and his advisers have identified tech giant Elon Musk as a “useful heat shield” for criticism on his administration's ...

The Hill - 1d

Wife of would-be German chancellor only sees him on TV or Instagram

Yahoo News - 21h

Risers and fallers: Brook Lopez to see increased usage down the stretch

Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.

ESPN - 19h

Stock Market Sees Biggest Declines of Trump’s Presidency So Far

Fueling a 1.7 percent decline on Friday was an unexpected drop in the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, as Americans worried about stubborn inflation.

The New York Times - 19h

'See you in court': Trump clashes with Democratic governor at White House event

At a White House event with a bipartisan group of governors Friday, President Donald Trump briefly sparred with Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills.

ABC News - 13h

Wall Street sees major drop amid concerns over slowing economy

Wall Street saw a dramatic drop on Friday with the Dow Jones plunging nearly 750 points, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling sharply amid fears of a slowing economy and stubborn inflation. CNBC’s ...

NBC News - 4h

St. Thomas visits South Dakota following Bruns' 21-point game

Saint Thomas Tommies (20-7, 10-2 Summit League) at South Dakota Coyotes (16-11, 7-5 Summit League) Vermillion, South Dakota; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tommies -3.5; over/under ...

ABC News - 3d

Arkansas State hosts South Alabama after Dunning's 34-point showing

South Alabama visits the Arkansas State Red Wolves after Barry Dunning Jr. scored 34 points in the Jaguars' 70-65 overtime win against the Texas State Bobcats

ABC News - 3d

We made a zine with Lauren Halsey for Frieze, and it's a love letter to South Central

Halsey shares the seeds and vision behind her much-anticipated Summaeverything Community Center in L.A.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

South Africa abruptly cancels budget speech as governing parties dispute the details

South Africa’s budget announcement by the finance minister has been abruptly canceled and rescheduled for next month over a dispute among parties in the governing coalition

ABC News - 3d

Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

The New York Times - 2d

Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities

Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on ...

ABC News - 2d

China Defends South Africa’s G20 Ambitions as Rubio Snubs Meeting

The absence of Secretary of State Marco Rubio hung over the year’s first high-level meeting of the world’s largest economies, with diplomats fretting over turbulent times.

The New York Times - 1d

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

Yahoo News - 1d

South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat

South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapse

ABC News - 1d

South Carolina Death Row Inmate Chooses to Be Executed by a Firing Squad

The state has never used that method to execute a prisoner. The last time an inmate was killed by a firing squad was in 2010 in Utah.

The New York Times - 23h

Big Day for Crypto Goes South After Bybit Hack

Hours after Coinbase said the S.E.C. was dropping a lawsuit against it, another major cryptocurrency exchange reported a potentially record-setting theft.

The New York Times - 7h

GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards - Where To Buy New Nvidia GPUs

Nvidia's lineup of GeForce RTX 50-Series Graphics Cards expanded this week with the arrival of the 5070 Ti, which joins the higher-end 5080 and 5090 models that launched late last month. Just ...

GameSpot - 1d