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'Godzilla vs. Kong': Monster movies evoke adventure but also 'dangers' of tropics

Apr 04, 2021 09:47 am UTC| Entertainment

For audiences stuck in their living rooms, the new monster film Godzilla vs. Kong offers an opportunity to do some armchair travelling. But before you imagine a tropical island getaway perhaps a lounge-chair by a beach...

Daft Punk: how the mystery music masterminds used their robot disguise to take over the world

Feb 26, 2021 14:52 pm UTC| Entertainment

While Daft Punks break-up may have been unexpected, the enigmatic nature in how the public were notified was predictable. Announced via the electronic duos YouTube channel, an upload titled Epilogue turned out to be a...

'Rape-revenge' films are changing: they now focus on the women, instead of their dads

Feb 20, 2021 12:05 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Narratives around sexual assault in Hollywood are changing on screen and off. There is a longstanding genre of film dedicated to depicting the crime of rape as it affects the fathers of the victims, showing fathers...

‘DOTA: Dragon’s Blood’ release date, plot: Dragon Knight is unmasked in Netflix anime adaptation to premiere in March

Feb 18, 2021 08:47 am UTC| Technology Entertainment

The DOTA 2 universe is getting bigger as the franchise gets its first anime adaptation series on Netflix next month. The show will introduce a new story focusing on the adventures of the dragon knight Davion and Princess...

Park Hae Jin wins his very first Daesung at the 2020 MBC Drama Awards; Complete list of winners

Dec 31, 2020 10:21 am UTC| Entertainment

Park Hae Jin has been in the entertainment business since 2006. He is an actor who has starred in many dramas, but it was only this year that he was able to get a Daesung, which is the grand prize in South Koreas award...

Ilhoon: Cube Entertainment drops the idol from BTOB due to marijuana scandal

Dec 31, 2020 10:16 am UTC| Entertainment

BTOB member Jung Ilhoon was reported to have left his group and this was confirmed by Cube Entertainment today. The breaking news was released in the afternoon of Dec. 31 and fans are overwhelmed by the series of sad news...

Lee Min Ho: Hallyu Wave superstar donates to help and shield children from abuse

Dec 31, 2020 09:37 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho was reported to have made donations again this month. This is actually not a piece of surprising news since The King: The Eternal Monarch actor is also known for his charitable works. In fact, he has been...

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Economy

S. Korea to increase R&D budget for next-generation cars

South Korea will spend 367.9 billion in research development (RD) on key technologies for next-generation vehicles this year, up 37 percent from the previous year, to help local automakers take the lead in the...

Daewoo Shipbuilding's deal for LNG FSRU revised to building LNG carrier instead

Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering Co.s deal with Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage regasification unit (FSRU) has been revised to building a super-large...

Toyota recalls 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide due to airbag wiring defect

Toyota is recalling about 373,000 Venza SUVs worldwide from 2009 through 2015 model years because of a wiring problem that can prevent the side airbags from inflating in a crash. The recall, which includes nearly...

US to keep monitoring S. Korea for currency manipulation

The US is keeping South Korea on a list of its major trading partners to monitor for currency manipulation that puts American workers at an unfair disadvantage. The US Treasury Departments semiannual report to Congress...

Heineken to decarbonize production by 2030 and full value chain by 2040

Heineken announced goals to decarbonize its production by 2030 and its full value chain by 2040, while also delivering on an interim target to cut emissions from its value chain by 30 percent against a 2018 baseline by...

Politics

Donald Trump attacks Liz Cheney, Lisa Murkowski's reelection bids

While it is not clear if former President Donald Trump will really run for reelection again in 2024, Trump is determined to retaliate against the Republicans who have expressed opposition towards him. Trumps latest...

Ivanka Trump receives backlash from supporters for getting COVID-19 vaccine

Donald Trumps daughter and former White House adviser Ivanka Trump has largely been silent on social media since January when the Trump administration exited the White House. In a break to her social media silence, Ms....

Donald Trump 2024: Liz Cheney says she will not support ex-POTUS in a reelection bid

Former President Donald Trump is being touted by his base of supporters in the Republican Party as the partys nomination for the 2024 elections. However, some Republicans, including Liz Cheney, have expressed no desire to...

Joe Biden announces withdrawal of US troops in Afghanistan

Almost 20 years and three presidents later, Joe Biden has carried out another campaign promise initially made by his predecessor Donald Trump. Biden formally announced the withdrawal of US troops stationed in Afghanistan...

Nancy Pelosi blasts Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in upcoming book

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had some harsh words for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in an upcoming book. Pelosi blasted McConnell, citing one instance involving the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader...

Science

Feeding cows a few ounces of seaweed daily could sharply reduce their contribution to climate change

Methane is a short-lived but powerful greenhouse gas and the second-largest contributor to climate change after carbon dioxide. And the majority of human-induced methane emissions comes from livestock. About 70% of...

Researchers have grown 'human embryos' from skin cells. What does that mean, and is it ethical?

Researchers have successfully grown model versions of early human embryos by reprogramming cells from human skin. The breakthrough potentially opens up new ways to study the earliest phases of human development, learn more...

Artemis: how ever changing US space policy may push back the next Moon landing

Harrison Schmitt and Eugene Cernan blasted off from the Taurus-Littrow valley on the Moon in their lunar module Challenger on December 14 1972. Five days later, they splashed down safely in the Pacific, closing the Apollo...

As the Perseverance rover lands on Mars, there's a lot we already know about Mars from meteorites found on Earth

NASAs Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars this morning, and has already begun beaming back images. But people might be surprised to learn there have been another 48 missions to the red planet so far. Of...

Transparent wood is coming, and it could make an energy-efficient alternative to glass

Wood is an ancient material humans have been using for millions of years, for the construction of housing, ships and as a source of fuel for burning. Its also a renewable source, and one way to capture excess carbon...

Technology

S. Korea promotes homegrown technology as global standard for EV wireless charging

South Korea will ramp up efforts to promote a homegrown charging technology that allows electric vehicles to be charged up to 80 percent of their capacity within an hour as an international standard. The country...

‘F1 2021’ launches in July with a new story mode and updated career mode

The official video game sim of the prestigious Formula 1 race is getting a new iteration this year, officially titled F1 2021, and will launch in July. Aside from the ceremonial gameplay upgrades and addition of new...

‘Genshin Impact’ patch 1.5 online reveal is set on April 16

After weeks of relying on leaks, fans will finally get the details of the much-awaited Genshin Impact patch 1.5. Details about the updates official reveal have been announced and fans will be able to watch online streams...

‘The Last of Us’ remake is reportedly in development for PS5

The Last of Us is arguably one of the most popular franchises exclusive to the PlayStation systems, and its first game is reportedly undergoing a touch-up to maximize PS5s hardware. However, fans have yet to hear about...

Apple seeds iOS 14.5 beta 8 for public testers

iOS 14.5 is expected to be the biggest update since iOS 14 launched last fall. It finally became available to public testers as Apple seeded its eighth beta version this week. iOS 14.5 beta 8 now available to public...