In recent weeks, hip-hop, one of the most dominant genres of the music industry, has been the center of a rather unexpected controversy: the ‘beef’ between many prominent rappers and Canadian megastar Drake. Aubrey Drake Graham, more widely known as Drake, stands as one of the most influential figur
On April 5th, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the New York City region, from New York City to Maine, which is the third-largest earthquake to occur in the last five decades. Almost millions of citizens of NYC felt the extreme shaking during the earthquake. Even New Jersey, which experienced its st
A recent survey conducted by Euromonitor six months ago unveiled a prevailing fondness for carbonated beverages, or sodas, among a majority of Koreans. The excessive intake of sugar, as typically found in a 12 oz can of soda containing approximately 39 grams of sugar, is posing significant health ri
A recent interview on Joodoong’s YouTube channel has brought up a social issue that has been going on for a long time. During the interview, a 17-year-old male, who introduced himself as an “incel human rights activist” expressed his grievances over what he perceived as life’s unfairness. The term “
The United States has reached the “Meat Exhaustion Day” earlier than other countries this year. Meat Exhaustion Day marks the point when the maximum recommended meat intake is reached based on the average daily meat consumption. According to the guidelines set forth by the scientific EAT-Lancet Comm
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
Monash University researchers have made groundbreaking advancements in battery technology in the quest for more sustainable and efficient energy storage solutions. Their development of a new lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery design featuring a nanoporous polymer-coated lithium foil anode marks a signifi
Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of Psychology at Princeton University and often regarded as the founder of the field of behavioral economics, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking contributions to the field of economics. Kahneman, despite havin
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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