Widespread AI-generated misinformation spreads amid Israel-Iran conflict

Large amounts of fake Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated photos and videos relating to the war are being posted on social media, spreading false information to the rest of the world, and undermining the reliability of online news platforms.

People & Events 2025.07.09 05:37 Jaeah Kim

U.S. reading scores decline as education system struggles to recover

U.S. reading scores dropped sharply in 2022, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, revealing that schools are still recovering from the pandemic’s devastating effects on education.

Education 2025.07.09 04:55 Jayden Lee

Squid Game Season 3 confirmed as Netflix seeks to repeat global phenomenon

As Squid Game Season 3 is currently in development, the series confronts a critical challenge: remaining culturally and commercially relevant in a rapidly evolving global entertainment landscape that has moved forward since its debut.

Media & Entertainment 2025.07.09 04:41 Steven Chanoh Bang

UN holds Guatemala accountable in forced child motherhood

On June 5th, the United Nations Human Rights Committee (UNHRC) issued a ruling that held the State of Guatemala responsible for violating human rights, in a landmark case involving a young survivor of sexual violence.

People & Events 2025.07.09 04:27 Jooha Roh

‘The Enhanced Games’ will host its first event in May 2026

The Enhanced Games, an event similar to the Olympics that allows participants to take Performance-Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), announced in June 2025 that it will host its inaugural competition in Las Vegas in May of next year.

Sports 2025.07.08 20:18 Minsoo Park

Wimbledon abolishes line judges after 148 years

Wimbledon will not use line judges for the first time in its 148-year history, starting with the tournament beginning June 30th, both in the main draw at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) and the qualifying tournament in Roehampton.

Sports 2025.07.08 01:24 NaEun Hong

Netflix releases documentary on Travis Scott’s Astroworld concert tragedy

On June 10th, Netflix premiered a documentary examining the Astroworld Festival performance by Travis Scott and its aftermath.

Life & Style 2025.07.07 01:33 Elly Kim

Man arrested for alleged kidnapping attempt on Memphis mayor

On June 20, 2025, Trenton Abston, 25, was arrested on charges of trespassing into the Memphis mayor’s house with an attempt to kidnap him.

People & Events 2025.07.06 00:23 Yuna Cho

ALLDAY PROJECT challenges K-pop norms with mixed-gender debut

ALLDAY PROJECT officially debuted on June 23, 2025, under THEBLACKLABEL as a five-member mixed-gender K-pop group, becoming the first co-ed idol group from a major Korean label since KARD’s debut in 2017.

Media & Entertainment 2025.07.04 21:27 Yewon Kim

The United States resume visa processing, but with a catch

The United States has resumed visa interviews for international students with new requirements mandating social media disclosure and screening for potential security threats.

People & Events 2025.07.02 20:52 Moojin Hong