Kyoto Univ. Professor Becomes 1st Japanese to Win Abel Prize in Math
Masaki Kashiwara becomes the first Japanese recipient of the Abel Prize for his groundbreaking contributions to mathematics.
Boom Boom Culture: Fashion’s Flashy, Sleazy, and Sudden Vibe Shift
Explore the bold and flashy ‘Boom Boom Culture’ trend reshaping the fashion world in 2025.
New Report Measures States’ Preparedness for Public Health Emergencies
A new report titled Ready or Not 2025: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, released by Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), evaluates national and state readiness to handle public health emergencies. The report highlights the performance of states across three tiers based on 10 indicators, including healthcare system readiness, public health funding,…
Trump administration revokes state and local health funding
The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled tens of billions of dollars in federal grants allocated to state and local health departments, initially used for pandemic response but repurposed for future health emergencies.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 Stories You Might Have Missed, March 27, 2025
A quick summary of five major global updates, including US tariffs, military drills in Lithuania, Greenland acquisition, immigration issues, and a tennis upset.
Stocks Skid, Dollar Nears 3-Week Top as Trump Announces Auto Tariffs
Global markets reacted sharply to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new auto tariffs, with stocks falling and the dollar reaching a three-week high.
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 26
South Korea battles worst ever wildfires as death toll hits 26 Wildfires raging in South Korea doubled in size on Thursday from a day earlier, marking the country’s worst natural fire disaster in recent history. The death toll has risen to 26, with thousands evacuated and emergency services struggling to contain the fires. Scale of…
Stocks Skid, Dollar at 3-Week Top as Trump Announces Auto Tariffs
Global stocks dropped as President Trump announced 25% auto tariffs, sparking market turmoil and inflation concerns.
Japan, Brazil Leaders to Boost Strategic Ties Under New 5-Year Plan
Japan and Brazil adopt a five-year action plan to strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on diplomacy, security, trade, and climate change.
Trump Announces 25% Auto Tariff Effective April 2, No Exemptions
President Trump announces a 25% tariff on all cars made outside the U.S., effective April 2, aiming to boost the domestic auto industry.