Showing posts from August, 2026

China launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm off Shandong coast

The experimental platform is part of a broader push to replace steel and plastic components with more environmentally friendly materials China has la…
China launches world’s first 100kW bamboo-built floating solar farm off Shandong coast

Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama prefectures

TOKYO - Japan's weather agency issued a special heavy rain warning on Thursday for some areas in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures in central Japan…
Special heavy rain warning issued for areas in Ishikawa, Toyama prefectures

Watch: Dog missing for more than 30 days coaxed from storm drain with treats

A dog that had been missing for more than a month was rescued from a California storm drain earlier this week and reunited with her family. According…
Watch: Dog missing for more than 30 days coaxed from storm drain with treats

Meta settles lawsuits, limits teen SNS use to two hours

Meta, the operator of Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to pay 18 billion dollars (approximately 24.8 trillion Korean won) to resolve lawsuits filed…
Meta settles lawsuits, limits teen SNS use to two hours

President Lee chairs emergency meeting on Nepal flood damage

President Lee Jae Myung will chair an emergency meeting on the 27th to directly assess the damage to South Korean nationals affected by the large-sca…
President Lee chairs emergency meeting on Nepal flood damage

Pathway's 150M model offers AI reasoning at 11 times lower cost than ChatGPT

A 150M model reached 29.5% while costing just $0.0007 per task ChatGPT scored higher, yet its comparable reasoning runs cost substantially more BDH-C…
Pathway's 150M model offers AI reasoning at 11 times lower cost than ChatGPT

Samsung, SK Hynix Gains Fade Post-NVIDIA Earnings

Although Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shares showed an upward trend following NVIDIA’s earnings announcement, the gains extended for five trading…
Samsung, SK Hynix Gains Fade Post-NVIDIA Earnings

Hanwha and Kakao stocks diverge after spin-offs

Although both companies shared the name "spin-off," their evaluations diverged sharply. On August 25, Hanwha’s stock price surged after com…
Hanwha and Kakao stocks diverge after spin-offs

Two-thirds of new jobs are temporary, daily workers

Last month, the number of domestic business employees increased by 220,000 people compared to the same month a year ago, but approximately 65% of the…
Two-thirds of new jobs are temporary, daily workers

Aries horoscope for August 14, 2026

Your ability to come up with innovative solutions to problems could make your work more productive today. Being able to think outside of the box might not only allow you to feel more creative, but it…
Aries horoscope for August 14, 2026

NVIDIA earnings surprise lifts AI semiconductor stocks

On August 26, NVIDIA reported an "earnings surprise" that exceeded market expectations and projected continued rapid growth, driving its st…
NVIDIA earnings surprise lifts AI semiconductor stocks

Canada targets US swing states with midterm-timed tariffs

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian products, the Canadian government announced retaliatory tariffs of…
Canada targets US swing states with midterm-timed tariffs

Iowa State Fair scrambles to replace Rod Stewart after he cancels concert

The Iowa State Fair is searching for a replacement performer for Friday night’s grandstand concert after Rod Stewart canceled his show due to a heart…
Iowa State Fair scrambles to replace Rod Stewart after he cancels concert

Nuri's fifth launch to carry record 15 satellites

Nuri is set to embark on its fifth space flight on October 7, carrying a record 15 satellites. This mission will mark South Korea’s first attempt to …
Nuri's fifth launch to carry record 15 satellites

Monumental blow for homeowners as major banks backtrack on interest rates prediction: 'U-turn'

CBA joins ANZ interest rate forecast  Australian homeowners have been warned to brace for another mortgage hit after two major banks abandoned their …
Monumental blow for homeowners as major banks backtrack on interest rates prediction: 'U-turn'

Update: Oregon RB Jordon Davison dealing with fall camp injury

UPDATE: Oregon Ducks running backs coach Ra'Shaad Samples confirmed that Jordon Davison practiced on Wednesday and "had a really good prac…
Update: Oregon RB Jordon Davison dealing with fall camp injury

Scholar traces Republic of Korea's origin to 1908

1907 marked the year when the Korean Empire’s downfall began in earnest. Emperor Gojong was forcibly abdicated, and the military was disbanded. Howev…
Scholar traces Republic of Korea's origin to 1908

Government strengthens crackdowns on Chinese illegal fishing near NLL

The government has announced a joint interagency measure to eradicate illegal fishing by Chinese vessels near the Northern Limit Line (NLL) in the We…
Government strengthens crackdowns on Chinese illegal fishing near NLL

Pisces horoscope for August 14, 2026

Multiple and varied solutions to most challenges may come to you today, as your mind is in a very creative place. However, even as you find your answ…
Pisces horoscope for August 14, 2026

Special prosecutor Lee Taehan requests recount cooperation

Special prosecutor Lee Taehan, investigating the June 3 local election ballot shortage crisis, sent an official letter to the National Assembly’s par…
Special prosecutor Lee Taehan requests recount cooperation

Oxfam Trailwalker Seoul 20km walk supports global poverty alleviation

A challenge-based public welfare sharing event will take place in Seoul, where teams of four will walk 20 km through the city center while supporting…
Oxfam Trailwalker Seoul 20km walk supports global poverty alleviation

Exclusive: Second special counsel's report riddled with errors in names, dates, legal terms

The 37-page investigative report released by the second special counsel on the 24th, which stated, “The war against insurrection forces has just begu…
Exclusive: Second special counsel's report riddled with errors in names, dates, legal terms

Wake leaders discuss $680M school bond; affordable housing proposal

Wake County leaders discussed several education-related issues during a joint meeting Wednesday between the Wake County Board of Commissioners and Wa…
Wake leaders discuss $680M school bond; affordable housing proposal

Antibody therapies enter golden age, revolutionizing disease treatment

A woman in her 60s recently visited a hospital after experiencing noticeable memory decline. Tests confirmed an early-stage Alzheimer’s disease diagn…
Antibody therapies enter golden age, revolutionizing disease treatment

Nine Koreans missing after Nepal flood

A large-scale flood in Nepal has caused nine Koreans working on a local hydropower plant construction site to lose contact, with nine people losing c…
Nine Koreans missing after Nepal flood