2024 Cannes opens with AI-driven comedy, highlighting AI-based films and events

On May 24th, 2024, The 77th Cannes Film Festival, a platform known for its celebration of cinematic excellence, took a bold step this year by opening with a groundbreaking AI-driven comedy, 'The Second Act.'

Science & Technology 2024.06.13 08:31 Seungwon Oh

Pro-Palestinian protests at Emory University provoke controversy on police brutality and U.S. ties with Israel

Pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. universities’ affiliations with Israel during the current Isreali-Hamas war have provoked controversy and raised concerns about police responses, freedom of speech, and different opinions on the justification of arrests.

People & Events 2024.06.11 06:53 Matthew Park

A plane to Singapore experienced severe air turbulence

On the 21st, Singapore Airlines flight SC321 experienced severe air turbulence, resulting in the death of 1 passenger and injuries of 85 people on the plane.

People & Events 2024.06.11 06:16 Catrina Cho

Iceland’s volcano erupts again, spewing lava and smoke over Grindavik

A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted on May 29th, marking the fifth time since December 2023, spewing smoke and lava and posing a significant threat to the coastal town of Grindavik.

People & Events 2024.06.10 23:16 Chaemin Lee

One of the busiest hurricane seasons predicted by agency forecasters

In a recent report, forecasters from the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be exceptional.

People & Events 2024.06.10 00:16 Jaden Cho

Heavy rain hit the Middle East, causing serious damage

Heavy rain recently hit the Middle EasternGulf region which is very vulnerable to heavy rain, including the United Arab Emirates, causing floods and devastation.

People & Events 2024.06.09 21:27 Chaemoon Han

Bank of Japan raises interest rates for the first time in 17 years

The Bank of Japan, the central bank of Japan, lifted negative interest rates and raised them for the first time in 17 years.

People & Events 2024.06.09 19:48 Seoyoung Kim

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales beats internet personality Brandon Herrera by around 400 votes

In a closely contested Republican primary runoff, incumbent U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales narrowly defeated gun-rights activist and YouTuber Brandon Herrera, dubbed “the AK Guy”, by around 400 votes.

People & Events 2024.06.09 18:33 Hanah Park

The US President, Donald Trump, has been set for a Trial

From the beginning of May 2024, Donald Trump has been accused of several crimes: tax fraud, hush money usage towards prostitutes, and violating federal and state election law.

People & Events 2024.06.08 20:20 Doyeon Kim

Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi dies in a helicopter crash

Various media around the world have reported shocking news that Ebrahim Raisi, current president of Iran, has passed away on May 19th 2024.

People & Events 2024.06.08 19:50 Shi hyoung Lee