The protracted standoff between authorities and impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol concluded Wednesday morning when investigators entered his heavily secured Seoul compound. The arrest followed Yoon’s mid-December impeachment for actions prosecutors allege constituted insurrection. Law enforcement successfully apprehended Yoon, avoiding a repeat of the January 3rd incident where his security detail thwarted an initial arrest attempt […]
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, faced intense questioning about his past. One exchange, however, has garnered significant online attention: his inability to name a single member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). In a now-viral moment viewed millions of times, Senator […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, alleging he failed to properly disclose his Twitter stock ownership before acquiring the social media platform in early 2022. This omission, the SEC claims, allowed Musk to purchase shares at a lower price, resulting in savings of at least $150 million. […]
WASHINGTON — President-elect Trump announced plans on Tuesday to establish a new agency, the External Revenue Service, tasked with collecting tariffs and other revenue from foreign countries. Trump stated on Truth Social, “We will begin charging those that make money off of us with Trade, and they will start paying.” He likened this new agency […]
Just days before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Special Counsel Jack Smith issued a stark warning: sufficient evidence exists to potentially convict the incoming President. The Justice Department’s Tuesday release of its final report details Smith’s charges that Trump illegally conspired to overturn the 2020 election. Prosecutors determined they possessed enough admissible evidence […]
On Tuesday, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced that her cancer is in remission, almost a year after her initial diagnosis was made public. “It’s a relief to be in remission, and I remain focused on my recovery,” she shared on X on Jan. 14. Middleton first disclosed her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, stating […]
With TikTok’s imminent ban, creators are actively seeking alternatives. Many have transitioned to competing platforms like Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts. However, the Chinese app Xiaohongshu, known as Red Note, has unexpectedly gained popularity among American users. While Red Note primarily served Chinese users, it has seen a significant influx of American users this week, […]
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — Former First Lady Michelle Obama will not attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. This marks the second time in two weeks she’s missed a gathering of former U.S. leaders and their spouses. However, former Presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush will be present. Laura Bush and former Secretary […]
The rigorous “Knowledge” exam, a demanding test of London taxi drivers’ memory of the city’s streets and landmarks, has been a requirement since 1865. Years of preparation are typically needed to master this challenging exam, resulting in London’s taxi drivers being widely recognized for their exceptional navigational skills. This unique situation presented neuroscientists with an […]
Researchers reported on January 13th that approximately one million Americans are projected to develop dementia annually by 2060, roughly double the current rate. This projection stems from a new study revealing a higher lifetime risk than previously estimated: Individuals over 55 face a risk of up to 40% of developing dementia, provided they live long […]
While the cause of the Los Angeles area fires remains undetermined, the spread of flames is clearly linked to embers. The fires, which began last Tuesday, have sadly resulted in fatalities and destroyed over 12,000 structures. Strong winds have exacerbated the fires, increasing oxygen supply and carrying embers to unburned areas. Contrary to common assumptions, […]
In the Gaza Strip, Israeli airstrikes overnight resulted in the deaths of at least 18 individuals, including six women and four children, according to health officials on Tuesday. Simultaneously, Israel and Hamas appeared close to a ceasefire agreement involving the release of hostages. Officials expressed confidence in reaching an accord within the coming days, following […]
PRAYAGRAJ, India — On Tuesday, the first of many large-scale bathing rituals commenced at the confluence of sacred rivers in northern India, marking the start of the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious gathering. Tens of thousands of naked Hindu ascetics, along with millions of pilgrims, participated in this initial immersion in the frigid […]
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith’s report, released Tuesday, asserts his team upheld the rule of law in investigating President-elect Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. He maintains the charges would have led to a conviction had Trump not won re-election. The report highlights that Trump’s actions were rooted in deceit—knowingly false […]
For nearly 50 years, NASA has planned a mission to send an uncrewed spacecraft to Mars to collect rock and soil samples and return them to Earth. Budgetary constraints and technological hurdles delayed the project’s launch. The mission’s first phase finally launched on February 18, 2021, with the Perseverance rover beginning sample collection. Now, four […]
The Oscar nominations announcement has been delayed by nearly a week due to the California wildfires. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday that nominations will now be revealed on January 23. “We are deeply saddened by the impact of the fires and the significant losses suffered by many in our community,” […]
The Biden administration’s January 13th restrictions on advanced AI computer chip exports followed two significant holiday developments in the AI field. First, OpenAI’s o3 model achieved an 88% score on complex reasoning tests, surpassing all previous AI systems. Francois Chollet, a former Google AI researcher, noted this necessitates a reassessment of AI capabilities. Second, DeepSeek’s […]
The Biden administration is introducing a new export framework for advanced computer chips used in AI development. This aims to balance national security concerns with the economic interests of chip producers and other nations. However, this framework, unveiled Monday, has sparked industry apprehension. Executives argue the regulations would restrict access to existing chips used in […]
This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME’s politics newsletter. Subscribe to receive similar stories in your inbox. President Joe Biden is in his final week in office, and he’s about to see how little his long career with the Democratic Party counts once he’s no longer in power. As his presidency ends, Biden’s […]
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” (PDS) red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties last Monday, anticipating strong winds. The warning, in effect from Tuesday to Thursday, described the fire weather conditions as exceptionally severe. Over the following three days, winds gusting up to 100 m.p.h. fueled wildfires. […]