Squid Game’s 45.6 Billion Won Prize: A USD Conversion
Season 1 introduces Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), struggling financially and deeply in debt, unable to afford his daughter’s birthday treat. This […]
Climate Action in 2024: A Year of Mixed Results “`
By early November, 2024 was on track to be the warmest year on record, a trend evidenced globally—from deadly Spanish […]
Gaza Infant Dies from Cold Amid Ceasefire Accusations “`
A three-week-old infant perished from hypothermia overnight in Gaza, amidst mutual accusations between Israel and Hamas regarding the obstacles hindering […]
King Charles’s Christmas Address Honors Healthcare Workers Amidst Royal Family Illnesses “`
In his annual Christmas message on Wednesday, King Charles III expressed profound gratitude for the dedicated healthcare professionals who provided […]
Azerbaijani Airliner Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens; 32 Survive “`
An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. At least 32 survivors have been reported, while […]
Claressa Shields’s Life Story: The Fire Inside “`
Initially, boxer Claressa Shields attempted to detach herself from the film adaptation of her life, *The Fire Inside*, viewing it […]
Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Discusses Reading *The Handmaid’s Tale* in Prison with Margaret Atwood
While imprisoned, Narges Mohammadi read Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The activist was serving a 16-year sentence for challenging Iran’s […]
Significant Advancements in Mental Healthcare in 2024 “`
Progress in mental healthcare is typically slow and gradual. Significant advancements are infrequent, and the number of trained professionals falls […]
Hanukkah and Christmas Converge on December 25, 2024 “`
This year marks the first time since 2005 that Hanukkah begins on the same day as Christmas. According to Rabbi […]
A Squid Game Season 2 Refresher: Key Plot Points to Remember “`
Three years have passed since Squid Game‘s Netflix debut, a Korean drama that captivated a global audience, including a quarter […]
Trump Renews Bid for Greenland, Eyes Canada and Panama Canal Control “`
(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) — The President-elect is again pursuing the acquisition of Greenland, adding to his pre-inauguration disputes with […]
Mangione Denies Murder and Terrorism Charges “`
(NEW YORK) — The suspect in the fatal shooting of the UnitedHealthcare CEO entered a not guilty plea on Monday […]
Bethlehem’s Christmas Dampened by Gaza War “`
(BETHLEHEM, West Bank) — The Nativity Store, operating in Manger Square since 1927, usually sells handcrafted olive wood items to […]
Biden Commutes Sentences of Nearly All Federal Death Row Inmates Before Trump’s Potential Resumption of Executions “`
(WASHINGTON) — On Monday, President Biden announced the commutation of sentences for 37 of the 40 individuals on federal death […]
Why Nighttime Anxiety Worsens “`
Lily Brown, director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety, frequently hears from patients […]
Blake Lively Files Harassment Complaint Against “It Ends With Us” Director Justin Baldoni, Alleging Smear Campaign “`
Blake Lively has filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department alleging sexual harassment by director and co-star Justin […]
Can Storytelling Combat Homelessness and Foster Empathy?
Homelessness constitutes a profound, visible, and unacceptable health injustice. Research indicates homelessness significantly increases mortality risk. Following disasters leaving people […]
The Importance of Silence in a Noisy World “`
In our hyper-connected world, quiet moments are increasingly rare and valuable. From waking to sleeping, most face a constant barrage […]
Philippine Typhoons Dim Christmas Festivities “`
The Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation of nearly 120 million, is renowned for its vibrant Christmas celebrations beginning in September. […]
CEO Perspectives on the Trump Administration
Previous Yale CEO Summits haven’t matched the challenging context and positive outcomes of this week’s 150th summit. The day after, […]