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‘The Odyssey’ Tops 1M Korean Admissions After Seoul Red Carpet
Nolan’s Grandest Leap Across Cosmic, Human Horizon
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A Decade of Musical Brilliance:
Orpheus Opera Company Marks 10th Anniversary with Monumental Art Song Concert
Diplomacy
S. Korean President Lee Proposes Indonesian President Prabowo to Broker Inter-Korean Dialogue
Indonesian Leader Ready to Fulfill Peacemaker Role in North Korea
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US Envoy Michelle Steel Arrives in Seoul Amid Dueling Protests:
Conservatives Cheer Historic Homecoming While Labor Activists Roar Over Coupang
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World
Ukrainian Intelligence Says North Korea Supplies Up to 40% of Russia’s Artillery Ammunition
The assessment comes as Seoul opens procurement talks with NATO and pursues wider defense-industrial cooperation with the alliance and the United States.
World
U.S.-Iran Fighting Intensifies as Ceasefire Framework Unravels
Renewed strikes around the Strait of Hormuz and reported U.S. service-member deaths have heightened the risk of a broader regional conflict.
World
Delhi Court Orders Health Monitoring for Sonam Wangchuk as Fast Enters 19th Day
The 59-year-old education reformer is fasting in support of youth protesters seeking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation and examination reforms.
Diplomacy
Ferrari Says Polarized Response to Luce Electric Vehicle Was Expected
Ferrari’s marketing chief said the company was prepared for divided views of the Luce, while its chief executive cited strong initial interest in the battery-electric model.
Diplomacy
U.S.-Backed Pilot Zones Advance as Lebanon Prepares for Israeli Redeployment
Israel, Lebanon and the United States have outlined a process for Lebanese army deployments in southern areas vacated by Israeli forces, while monitoring arrangements remain under consideration.
Diplomacy
ICC Faces U.S. Isolation Drive as Sudan Inquiry Reports Leadership Link
The International Criminal Court is pursuing evidence in Darfur while the Trump administration considers new measures intended to curtail the court's reach.
Politics
Seoul Mayor Oh Handed Heavy Fine in Election Law Violation 1st Trial
Teetering on the Brink of Losing Office
Politics
DHS Voter-Roll Claim Draws Scrutiny Over Evidence and Reporting
A Department of Homeland Security assertion that non-citizens were found on voter rolls in four states has faced criticism after it was reported as based on a draft press release.
Politics
Trump-Endorsed Mark Lamb Faces Well-Funded Challenge in Arizona House Primary
Republican Daniel Keenan is targeting allegations against former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb while competing polls offer sharply different views of the Arizona 5th District race.
Politics
McMaster Appoints Darline Graham Nordone to Fill Late Senator’s Seat
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster named Lindsey Graham’s younger sister as an interim senator, setting up an open Republican primary for a full term.
Business
Jingye Seeks UK Compensation After British Steel Nationalisation
The former Chinese owner says it has begun negotiations under bilateral investment agreements, while the UK says an independent assessment will determine whether compensation is due.
Business
Trump Media to Sell Real-Time Truth Social Feed to Wall Street
The paid service, scheduled to launch Aug. 1, will provide licensed instant access to posts from leading Truth Social accounts, including a platform where President Donald Trump frequently makes official announcements.
Business
COTS to Hold Free Back-to-School Supply Event in Burlington
The nonprofit’s fifth annual Back to School Bonanza is scheduled for Aug. 1 for Vermont students in kindergarten through grade 12 who need support.
Tech
Coding's New King: How Kimi K3 Just Dethroned Claude, GPT
Mastermind Behind Disruptor: Who is Yang Zhilin?
Tech
Current AI Expands Public-Interest AI Push With Language and Data-Control Projects
The nonprofit says it has $400 million in committed funding and is backing open-source tools designed for communities underserved by predominantly English-language AI systems.
Tech
Coca-Cola Halts U.S. Fairlife Production After Ransomware Attack
The company said ransomware affected Fairlife production systems in the United States, while Canadian operations remain unaffected.
Tech
Apple Rally Signals Investor Shift From AI Spending to Cash Flow
Apple shares reached a record after a sharp rebound from June lows as investors reassessed the risks of heavy AI infrastructure spending elsewhere in technology.
Science
Coffee Compounds Activate Stress-Response Receptor in Laboratory Models
Texas A&M researchers report that polyphenolic coffee compounds, including caffeic acid, acted on the NR4A1 receptor in cell-based models, though the findings do not establish disease prevention in people.
Science
Study Identifies Claudin-4 as Entry Point for B. fragilis Toxin in Colon Cells
The findings, published in Nature, show that a toxin linked to colon inflammation and tumor formation first attaches to claudin-4 before cutting a key protective protein.
Science
Gus T. rex Auction Rekindles Debate Over Access to Major Fossils
The South Dakota specimen, which Sotheby’s says bears healed injuries including a skull bite mark, is expected to be auctioned in New York with an estimate of up to $30 million.
Science
Georgetown study links intensive practice to brain rewiring and improved multitasking
Researchers say repeated training shifted a learned task away from the prefrontal cortex, a change they argue may help explain how some skills become automatic enough to run alongside other mental work.
Health
[Centenarian Health] Supplements Trap: 3 Reasons Why Your Pills Aren't Working
Stop Wasting Money: It’s Time to Fix Your Gut, Habits First
Health
WHO Updates Dementia Guidance, Citing Potential to Delay or Prevent Up to 45% of Cases
The updated recommendations add air pollution, cognitive activity and social engagement to a lifelong approach focused on modifiable dementia risks.
Health
Venezuela’s Health System Faces Strain After Twin Earthquakes, BBC Reports
A BBC Health Check programme said twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 left healthcare services facing overwhelming demand in the following weeks.
Culture
‘The Odyssey’ Revisits the Moral Reckoning at the Heart of ‘Oppenheimer,’ Critics Say
Reviews of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic identify a familiar concern in the filmmaker’s work: the enduring consequences of a protagonist’s defining act.
Culture
Chloe Fineman to Leave ‘Saturday Night Live’ After Seven Seasons
Fineman, who joined the NBC sketch-comedy series in the 2019-20 season, said she is ready for a “next chapter.”
Culture
Jimmy Kimmel Parodies Mitch McConnell’s Hospital Photo in Instagram Post
The late-night host shared an edited version of the Kentucky senator’s recovery image after McConnell disclosed details of his hospitalization.
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🚀 The Ultimate 3-Night, 5-Day Cambodia Blitz
How to Conquer Angkor Wat and Beyond Without Wasting a Second
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Whispers of Archipelago: Why Indonesia Is Ultimate Sanctuary for Modern Soul
Beyond Bali: Unveiling Hidden Jewels of Indonesia’s Untamed Paradise
Travel
Murder-Mystery Evenings Bring Interactive Theater to Hudson Valley and Buena Park
Audrey Gelman is hosting murder-mystery evenings at her Hudson Valley guesthouse, while a separate Prohibition-era dinner-theater production has opened in Buena Park, California.
Sports
Heartbreak and Glory: Argentina Stuns England with Late World Cup Semi-Final Magic
Stunning 7-Min. Turnaround Shatters Three Lions’ Dreams as La Albiceleste Book Their Ticket to 2026 Showpiece