FDA approves first mRNA vaccine for seasonal influenza

On August 5, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Moderna’s mFlusiva (mRNA-1010), the first mRNA-based vaccine for seasonal influenza, for adults aged 50 and older.

Science & Technology 2026.09.21 20:05 Seungmin Shin

New pancreatic cancer drug nearly doubles median survival

On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved daraxonrasib, a new targeted treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer, following a Phase 3 trial that nearly doubled median overall survival compared with standard chemotherapy.

Science & Technology 2026.09.18 03:04 Esther Kim

Lab-grown brain organoids follow human brain development for years

On August 19, 2026, Nature published a study showing that human cortical organoids, laboratory-grown models of the brain’s outer layer, can survive and continue developing for more than five years.

Science & Technology 2026.09.18 03:00 Esther Kim

Prime Minister Mark Carney announces plans to build six new icebreakers in a $11.3 billion contract

On August 24th, Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled an $11.3 billion contract to build six new icebreakers, large ships specialized in navigating and clearing thick Arctic ice, for the Canadian Coast Guard.

People & Events 2026.09.16 22:23 Ian Kim

MCU’s new X-Men film casting finally announced in D23

After years of countless casting rumors and endless fan speculation, Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot has finally been unveiled.

Media & Entertainment 2026.09.13 05:47 Allen Kim

A Dartmouth graduate is biking 10,000 miles to all 30 NFL stadiums

On July 7th, 2026, less than a month after graduating from Dartmouth College, Bond Almand clipped into his pedals in Miami, Florida, and embarked on his journey to Seattle until September 9th.

People & Events 2026.09.12 21:43 Juhwan Kim

Hospitality waste becomes community support: Las Vegas event donates surplus food

A four-day conference hosted at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas collaborated with Meals on Wheels America, Caesars Entertainment, and The Just One Project to distribute uneaten food to families, seniors, and community organizations across Southern Nevada.

Life & Style 2026.09.10 02:27 Amy Jung

Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flash flood surpasses 900 as more than 4,000 remain missing and barrier lake threatens second surge

The death toll from the flash flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border region last week has climbed to at least 903 in Nepal alone, with another 4,247 people reported missing and 1,473 injured, according to figures released on August 31 by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.

People & Events 2026.09.08 07:05 Alice Hong

Parents’ views on students’ use of AI in schoolwork

Parents hold nuanced views on students’ use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for school assignments.

Education 2026.09.08 06:52 Mark An

U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion in Canadian goods after trade talks collapse

On Saturday, August 22, the United States imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian products worth roughly $20 billion (USD) after negotiations between the two governments failed to reach an agreement by the midnight deadline.

People & Events 2026.09.04 07:14 Minsung Choi