In a historic move, Yale University agreed to settle a federal lawsuit alleging the discrimination against students with mental health needs. Elis for Rachael, the student group that filed the lawsuit in November 2022, claimed that school officials pressured students with suicidal thoughts to withdr
A significant opposition among the trainee doctors has emerged due to the expansion of the medical school quota, leading to widespread protests. Major hospitals are rescheduling surgeries and admission schedules, causing heightened anxiety among patients. As of February 16, 715 trainees from 23 hosp
On February 6, Minister of Health and Welfare Cho Kyu-hong announced that the government will increase the number of medical students by 2,000 from 2025. The decision to expand medical school admissions has been a topic of discussion for nearly two decades. The minister emphasized that the governmen
In the past couple of days, news of a United States airman setting himself on fire outside an Israeli Embassy in Washington broke across all headlines. Identified as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, according to the New York Times, Bushnell was a “was a cyber defense operations specialist in Texas and ha
Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian anti-corruption activist and noted critic of Vladimir Putin’s regime, died on Friday, February 16, within the confines of a Russian prison in the Arctic. According to Russian officials from the Federal Penitentiary Service of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District,
On January 12 2024, the Korean Ministry of Public Administration and Security announced an idea that sparked widespread citizen anger. The proposal involves changing the emergency exit symbol depicting a person running. The Korean Ministry of Public Administration and Security said that they might c
On February 7, 2024, the Korean national soccer team faced defeat in the semifinal game against Jordan during the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 started from September 6, 2023, with selected nations to compete in preliminary rounds. Korea was one of the 24 countries advancing
On February 6th, the South Korean government made a significant announcement about the increase in the number of students in medical schools. The Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare presented plans to boost enrollment by 2,000 students, aiming to raise the total personnel of medical schools from 3
Dr. Junwei Wang, a distinguished doctor from the Department of Urology at Wenling Hospital Affiliated with Wenzhou Medical University, has unveiled a significant correlation between prolonged TV and video viewing in adults and a heightened risk of experiencing nocturia – the need to wake up and urin
The year 2023 has marked both the beginning and end with drug scandals surrounding celebrities in South Korea. Despite Korea being less prone to drugs compared to other countries like America, where 46.3 million people are diagnosed with drug use disorder, the growing number of people abusing drugs
In a significant development, a federal grand jury in Boston, Massachusetts formally indicted three individuals on February 2nd, 2024, for operating a highly coordinated network of brothels across the United States. The accused trio includes Han Lee(41), Junmyung Lee(30), and James Lee(68). The thre
NVIDIA has reached a new peak of $2 trillion this week. NVIDIA Corporation is an American semiconductor company and a leading global manufacturer of high-end graphics processing units. Founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, NVIDIA has become a global powerhouse, commanding over 80% of the GPU semiconducto
A recent study has revealed a significant link between the well-known medication propranolol, used to treat hypertension, and the reduction of anxiety in children and young people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Medical professionals at the Thompson Center of the University of Missouri spearhea
In a shocking turn of events, the joyous atmosphere of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in Missouri was shattered by a deadly shooting, leaving one person dead and 21 injured. The Super Bowl is an annual championship game of the National Football League of the United States. More th
On January 16, 2024, an American federal judge blocked JetBlue Airline’s proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines, preventing the combining of the two airlines into one company. The judge believed the merger could decrease competition among budget airlines and, therefore, increase prices
U.S. consumer confidence has surged, reaching its highest point in 33 years. Currently, two-thirds of U.S. consumers reveal that they are poised to ramp up their spending. This uptick is attributed to a stable job market, a reduction in inflation, and the anticipation of lower interest rates. A stud
In a recent development, South Korea has announced ambitious plans to expand its medical school programs, strategically preparing for potential future crises. However, this initiative has ignited a storm of discontent among the medical community, with doctors going on mass strikes, plunging both cit
A massive X-class solar flare, possibly the strongest flare since 2017, was spotted an hour before Lunar New Year. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reported that it was struck by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a spacecraft that observes the sun constantly as it orbits Earth,
The copyright of Walt Disney's flagship character, Mickey Mouse, expired on January 1, 2024. Mickey Mouse, whose copyright has expired, was limited to characters that appeared in 1928 short animation “Steamboat Willie.” However, as trademark rights are still protected and Disney has announced a lega
The 'Jeju Youth Club Cultural Olympics’ event hosted by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Youth Activity Promotion Center was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Jeju Citizen Welfare Town, South Korea. Due to the restrictions caused by the COVID-19 and the Itaewon incident, it was the