Ms. Adella Namagember, a mother of a new home for the people who left their country and came to Hong Kong to apply for the status of refugee, concluded her five-year tenure at the Refugee Union in Hong Kong on March 24, 2024. During her time there, Ms. Namagember created a haven for displaced childr
On March 27th, 2024, LiveOne, an esteemed music entertainment platform, took center stage in Los Angeles, significantly challenging the gender discrimination that women face in the entertainment industry through showcases of performances and discussions. For example, one of the highlights of the eve
On March 29th, a victim of assault revealed being diagnosed with permanent hearing loss requiring hearing aids. The victim was a female convenience store worker who was assaulted on November 4th, 2023, at around 12:10. On this day, she not only was assaulted but also heard aggressive anti-feminist a
Open AI, a company that is famous for the creation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatting bot ‘ChatGPT’ has partnered with the robotics firm ‘Figure,’founded in 2022, to develop a humanoid robot software. The official website of the humanoid robot ‘Figure’ has introduced their creation as the firs
The Korean peninsula has once again been hit with heavy pollution and fine dust, with many areas, including Greater Seoul, being affected in the last few weeks. This phenomenon usually taints the beginning of spring in South Korea, with blue skies and cherry blossoms being tarnished by the heavy yel
On March 29th, The Guardian published an article discussing the “Ecocide in Gaza” and how the level at which the conflict is impacting the environment may even be considered as a war crime. The term “war crime” should not be used lightly, as in most cases, the general consensus around the term revol
The American Psychological Association (APA) conducted a study on sleep deprivation and its effect on emotion for more than 50 years.According to the study led by lead author Cara Palmer, PhD, of Montana State University, sleep deprivation can impair emotional functioning, lower happy moods, and inc
Team OCEAN, 6 students from North London Collegiate School Jeju, joined the Adopt-a-Beach project and visited Geumneung beach, their assigned beach, and collected 13.72kg of marine waste.Team OCEAN is made up of members from North London Collegiate School Jeju volunteers for the Adopt-a-Beach projec
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a bridge that crosses the Port of Baltimore in Maryland, collapsed on the 26th. The bridge collapsed at around 1:28 am, after being hit by a cargo ship. This accident led 8 people and several vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River. When the bridge collapsed, there wer
Starting with a voluntary program called the Rubik’s School of Dreams since July 2021, I taught children with developmental concerns how to solve the Rubik’s cube as a tool to increase their motor skills and focus. Through a 50-day cube-solving challenge, I was able to track the times of the partici
The oxygen concentrator manufacturer, CAIRE, had the official launch of its new facility in Chengdu, China. The extended space in Chengdu represents CAIRE’s commitment to better serve their customers in the Asia-Pacific Region. The facility is 49,013 sq ft large, housing 86 employees that serve a va
John Barnett, known for his role in ensuring quality and safety at Boeing, passed away on March 9th, 2024, raising questions about Boeing's practices. Barnett, who retired in 2017, dedicated over three decades of his life to Boeing, notably contributing as the quality manager for the 787 Dreamliner’
Recently, a man attempted to go to a small-dog cafe with his dog, only to be denied entry due to his dog’s breed. An article shared on an online community about being banned from a dog cafe has become a hot topic. According to the post, a man visited a small dog cafe in downtown Seoul with his dog b
On March 12th, scientists from the University of California-San Diego and Algenesis developed a new type of plastic that biodegrades in under 7 months, even in the form of microplastics. Their newly developed plastic was derived from biological sources like algae, which have the capability to comple
Egypt’s inflation rate has been increasing rapidly, hitting 35.7% in February due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Known for its pyramids, museums, resorts, and monuments, tourism has been a major source of national income (GDP) for Egypt. However, the conflict’s proximity to Egypt’s Sinai peninsula ha
On March 25th 2024, hundreds of innocent civilians enjoying their time at a Concert Hall in Moscow Crocus City Hall came under attack by an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group, leaving a total 144 people dead and many others injured. Attackers armed with guns and incendiary devices opened fire at random
Daelim museum announced that the MSCHF exhibition, which was supposed to run until March, will be prolonged to the 28th of April. The ongoing exhibition MSCHF: Nothing is Sacred – a collaboration between the Daelim Museum and MSCHF– will be held until April. It is currently making a splash. The even
Amidst the prolonged mass exodus of medical residents protesting the government's policy to increase medical schools, the deficit of university hospitals is growing day by day, and some predict that there will be hospitals that will no longer be able to withstand it. Chosun Ilbo, Shin Eung-jin, chai
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a collision with a massive container ship in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday, March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge was 3 kilometers long and part of the I-95 interstate. It was the main north-south highway on the east coast running from Miami, Florida to
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, claimed that Ukraine ordered the attack on the Moscow City Hall to ISIS. On March 22nd, a group of terrorists broke into Crocus City Hall in Moscow and shot 6,000 citizens who had gathered to see a rock concert. Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Fe