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World leaders convene at UN General Assembly to establish historic AI guardrails: In late September, international delegations convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).; People & Events 2026-10-17 05:50 Juwon Jung

Campus assault cases raise questions about institutional support: In September 2026, former Cornell University student Jane Doe filed a lawsuit alleging that she was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024 and that the university failed to provide adequate protection and support following the incident.; People & Events 2026-10-14 20:18 Chaewon Lee

US Fed raises interest rate by 0.25 percentage point after three years: The US Federal Reserve decided to raise the interest rate by 0.25 percentage points on September 16 to a range of 3.75 to 4 percent in a move to combat persistent inflation.; People & Events 2026-10-04 20:07 Joonho Lee

Central banks reverse course as energy shock drives a global turn toward rate hikes: Within nine days in September, four of the world’s largest central banks announced interest rate decisions.; People & Events 2026-10-04 02:16 Minsung Choi

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro with upgrades: Apple has officially launched its newest smartphones, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, introducing major upgrades to the camera, performance, battery life, and artificial intelligence.; People & Events 2026-09-29 21:11 Hayul Lee

Nashville’s airport officially begins the process to be renamed after Dolly Parton: On September 11, 2026, the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously voted 6-0 to modify the facility’s naming policy, initiating the process of renaming Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton, a worldwide legend.; People & Events 2026-09-29 20:24 Yuna Cho

New York commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks with a memorial ceremony: The United States marked the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on Friday with solemn memorial ceremonies held in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives.; People & Events 2026-09-26 08:26 Yujeong Yi

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

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

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