Seoul, South Korea, is tackling a growing epidemic of social isolation with a unique new initiative: “mind convenience stores.” Designed to serve as community hubs, these spaces offer a low-pressure environment for residents to connect and combat loneliness, a pervasive issue affecting both young people and…
According to reports from South Korea’s Yonhap News TV, a fire broke out around midnight on the 13th local time at a residential building in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun District, Seoul. Two individuals were rushed to the hospital due to cardiac arrest, while nine others sustained serious injuries…
The highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is set to reach its peak tonight, August 12, extending into the early hours of August 13. Stargazers across the Northern Hemisphere are preparing for this annual celestial event, known for its brilliant fireballs and frequent shooting stars. This year,…
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Balıkesir province in western Turkey on the evening of August 10, according to an announcement from the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The earthquake’s epicenter was located in the town of Sındırgı, with a focal depth of 7…
Southeastern Wisconsin is contending with widespread flash flooding after a slow-moving and chaotic storm system delivered record-breaking rainfall over the weekend, leading to a state of emergency, canceled events, and numerous water rescues. The severe weather prompted the early closure and subsequent cancellation of the Wisconsin…
British police have arrested over 466 individuals in central London during a protest on Saturday, the majority of whom were detained for showing support for the recently banned group Palestine Action. The demonstration, organized by a group called “Defend Our Juries,” took place in Parliament Square…
A remarkable discovery in northern Pakistan has brought closure to a decades-old mystery, as the remarkably preserved body of a man who vanished in 1997 was found in a melting glacier. The body was discovered in the remote Kohistan region, specifically near the edge of the…
The EuroMillions jackpot has rolled over again after no ticket holder matched all the winning numbers in Friday’s draw. The jackpot, which stood at an estimated £172 million, was not claimed, pushing the top prize for the next draw to an even higher amount. The winning…
Jim Lovell, the American astronaut who commanded the ill-fated but ultimately successful Apollo 13 mission, has died at the age of 97. Lovell passed away in Lake Forest, Illinois, on Thursday, August 7, 2025, according to a statement from NASA. His family remembered him as a…
Alexandra Saint Mleux, the girlfriend of Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc, is making a name for herself not just in the F1 paddock but also in the worlds of fashion and social media. With a rapidly growing online following and a background in art history,…