India reports new Nipah virus infections

India is on heightened alert after health officials confirmed two cases of Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal, detected on January 26, 2026.

People & Events 2026.02.01 23:30 Hayul Lee

Severe snowstorm strikes North America, causing a widespread disruption

A powerful winter storm swept across the United States and Eastern Canada on Sunday, bringing a record-breaking snowfall, dangerously low temperatures, and widespread disruption to transportation and daily life.

People & Events 2026.01.31 18:38 Delci Lee

Lego’s new technology, Smart Brick is coming

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, LEGO unveiled the next major evolution of its iconic brick system: the LEGO Smart Play Platform, a technology-enhanced play experience that aims to blend creativity and interactivity without relying on screens or traditional app-based games.

Media & Entertainment 2026.01.31 18:27 Allen Kim

The Trump administration overhauls national park fee-free days for 2026, removing MLK Jr. Day and Juneteenth

The National Park Service announced a revised schedule of fee-free admission days for 2026 that removes Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day and Juneteenth while adding Flag Day, which falls on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, according to the Department of the Interior and multiple national news outlets.

People & Events 2026.01.31 01:48 Joseph Shin

TikTok to sell its US operations to American investors

TikTok has struck a deal, supported by President Donald Trump, to spin off its US operations and create a new corporation with a group of primarily American investors.

Life & Style 2026.01.30 01:17 Lucas Wee

San Francisco revives Victorian traditions at the Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Every December, San Francisco steps back in time as it hosts the Great Dickens Christmas Fair, a large-scale immersive festival inspired by the Victorian world of author Charles Dickens.

People & Events 2026.01.28 23:57 Rylie Choe

Famous Italian Maestro Valentino Garavani passes away at 93

On January 19, 2026, the fashion industry bid farewell to an icon, Valentino Garavani, 93, the celebrated Italian fashion designer renowned for his elegant and glamorous styles.

People & Events 2026.01.28 21:10 Yuna Cho

Iranian protests erupted by the economic crisis are rapidly spreading across the country

Protests have swept across Iran since December 28, 2025, in response to the economic collapse that has shattered livelihoods, with hyperinflation surpassing 45%, food prices soaring 70-90%, and the rial crashing to 850,000-900,000 per USD.

Life & Style 2026.01.26 21:14 Yena Jeong

The United Kingdom lowers voting age to 16 in major democratic reform

On July 16, 2025, the United Kingdom announced a landmark democratic reform to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 for all national elections.

People & Events 2026.01.23 21:08 Kylie Park

Foldable phone competition intensifies as Samsung pushes ahead and Apple signals entry

At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold, a groundbreaking three-panel foldable device that positioned itself as a practical hybrid between a smartphone and a tablet.

Science & Technology 2026.01.22 23:42 Yeojun Jung