Russian daredevils turn illegal Empire State building climb into marriage proposal

Two Russian rooftoppers were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building’s antenna and staging a marriage proposal using the 1,454-foot-high platform.

People & Events 2026.08.25 02:02 Eli Lee

Spider-Man returns to the big screen with a new adventure

“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” broke the record for the biggest North American opening weekend in movie history after earning about $360 million in the United States and Canada following its July 31, 2026, release.

Media & Entertainment 2026.08.23 00:08 Hayul Lee

The 2026 Iran war disrupts global trade and increases regional tensions

On May 5, 2026, the United States declared the conclusion of the offensive phase of its military campaign against Iran, even as Washington and Tehran continued to exchange threats over control and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

People & Events 2026.08.21 21:45 Jayden Lee

US gas prices surge in 2026: what’s causing it?

By April 30, 2026, the U.S. national average price of regular gasoline had risen by 27 cents in one week, reaching $4.30 per gallon, according to AAA.

People & Events 2026.08.21 21:40 Jayden Lee

San Francisco's housing market is in a state of hysteria due to A.I. wealth

Last month, 44 properties in San Francisco sold for at least 1 million more than their asking price.

Life & Style 2026.08.15 21:08 Brandon Chang

Gut bacteria may help treat food allergies

On August 5, 2026, Nature reported promising results from the first human study testing fecal microbiota transplantation, or FMT, as a possible treatment for food allergies.

Science & Technology 2026.08.15 20:10 Esther Kim

LeBron James Signs With Philadelphia 76ers, Beginning final chapter of NBA career

LeBron James has officially signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, concluding his eight-season run with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Sports 2026.08.13 20:42 Jaewon Lee

American authority restricts indefinite stay in the states for academic purpose

On July 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a publication of a new policy stating that the “duration of status,” which has allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the United States for an unspecified period of time without specific regulation from the authority, will be officially eliminated.

People & Events 2026.08.13 20:30 Heo Younjae

NASA begins a new era of space exploration

On April 1, 2026, NASA launched Artemis II from the Kennedy Space Center, sending four astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen around the moon aboard the Orion spacecraft.

Science & Technology 2026.08.13 20:13 Kylie Park

Researchers say biological age tests are not yet reliable for tracking personal health

Researchers studying biological aging have recently reported that epigenetic age tests, while useful for studying aging in groups of people, are not yet reliable for tracking the health of individuals.

Science & Technology 2026.08.13 03:50 Seungmin Shin