BTS turned millions on to K-pop. But now it's caught between Korea and the world
It boils down to a single, loaded question: Is BTS straying from K-pop in trying to woo the world? Source link
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Memory chip shortage to last through 2027: Synopsys CEO
LEDs light up in a server rack in a data center. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Price rises and memory shortages are likely to continue through 2027, a top semiconductor industry CEO told CNBC, adding to the view that the crunch that’s been caused by the AI infrastructure boom may last longer…
Powell, an Unlikely Foil, Takes on Trump
Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, this week tapped a groundswell of support that has been years in the making. Source link
‘You wanna come at us?’ New cellphone footage shows Renee Good ramming ICE agent in Minneapolis moment before she was shot
Minneapolis is on fire over the killing of 37-year-old Renee Good whom the Donald Trump administration has branded as a domestic terrorist but the community, family members knew as a loving mother. It has become footage versus footage as claims and counter-claims are piling up on who has been at fault for the shooting. The…
Ontario Premier Doug Ford agrees to sell $21m private jet following outcry
After confirming the purchase on Friday, Ford drew critcism from political opponents who called it a “gravy plane” and “out of touch”. Source link
US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said. Source link
3 forces that drove the stock market during Wall Street’s comeback week
The stock market staged a comeback last week, even as Wall Street waded through a flurry of both upbeat and unsettling headlines. The Nasdaq broke its five-week losing streak on Friday, buoyed by strong advances from our big tech names like Meta Platforms , Nvidia and Amazon . The tech-heavy index ended the week 1.9%…
Machado Offered Trump Her Nobel, but Prize Institute Says It’s Not Allowed
After María Corina Machado, Venezuela’s opposition leader, offered her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump, the Norwegian Nobel Institute said it cannot be “transferred to others.” Source link
Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran
Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing. Source link
China says trade deal with U.S. will ‘drain Taiwan’s economy’ for American benefits
A giant screen shows a news report on China’s “Justice Mission 2025” military drills around Taiwan, in Beijing, China Dec. 30, 2025. Tingshu Wang | Reuters China has doubled down on its criticism of the trade deal between Taiwan and the U.S. agreed last week, warning that it would benefit Washington, while eroding the island’s…