K-pop group NewJeans lost a legal case against their record label, Ador, as a South Korean court ruled their contract remains valid until 2029. The group had tried to leave the label, citing mistreatment and manipulation, and plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
NewJeans is a K-pop group with five members: Hanni, Hyein, Haerin, Danielle, and Minji.
A South Korean court decided their contract with Ador is still valid until 2029.
The group claimed their mentor's dismissal broke their trust with the agency.
NewJeans plans to appeal the court's ruling.
The situation is unusual in South Korea, where labels often have significant control over artists.
NewJeans quickly became popular after forming in July 2022, with hits like "Attention" and "SuperShy".
The conflict began with a public disagreement between the group's mentor, Min Hee-jin, and Ador's parent company, Hybe.
NewJeans tried to rebrand and continue their music careers, leading to further legal issues.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump has instructed the U.S. defense department to resume testing nuclear weapons alongside Russia and China. China responded by urging the U.S. to respect the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and continue to refrain from nuclear testing.
Key Facts
President Trump ordered the U.S. to resume nuclear weapons testing.
The order aims to test nuclear weapons "on an equal basis" with Russia and China.
China reacted through its Foreign Ministry spokesman, Guo Jiakun.
China asked the U.S. to follow the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
The CTBT is an international treaty that bans nuclear explosions for both civilian and military purposes.
China's statement was reported by the Global Times, a Chinese state-run newspaper.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The U.S. is considering using long-range missiles against Venezuela to increase pressure on President Nicolás Maduro. The Trump administration's military build-up in the southern Caribbean includes strikes linked to drug smuggling, and observers believe the U.S. could potentially target sites within Venezuela. President Donald Trump has also hinted at possible future land operations in Venezuela.
Key Facts
The U.S. may fire Tomahawk missiles into Venezuela from outside its territorial waters.
This action is part of a broader crackdown on drug smuggling by the Trump administration.
The U.S. has acknowledged military strikes on at least 14 vessels in the southern Caribbean and the Pacific, resulting in 61 deaths.
U.S. forces in the region include troops, aircraft, ships, and a nuclear submarine.
The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier is on its way to the southern Caribbean.
U.S. bombers have been flying close to Venezuela's coast.
Observers suggest this military display aims to challenge Maduro's leadership.
President Trump has discussed the possibility of targeting drug facilities inside Venezuela without specifying details.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met in South Korea for about 1 hour and 40 minutes. They didn't announce any specific decisions regarding the ongoing trade issues between the U.S. and China. The discussion ended without media questions, and it's unclear how a recent announcement by Trump on nuclear testing affected their talks.
Key Facts
President Trump and Xi Jinping held a meeting in South Korea that lasted 1 hour and 40 minutes.
They did not announce any clear outcomes from their discussions on trade conflicts.
Trump referred to Xi as a "friend" and a "great leader."
Cameras left the meeting without the leaders answering questions, and Trump did not speak to reporters afterward.
Before the meeting, Trump announced the U.S. would resume nuclear testing after 30 years, partly due to China's advancements.
The meeting comes after Trump announced new agreements with several Asian trade partners.
Key issues in talks include rare earth minerals, soybean exports, and export restrictions on U.S. technology.
Trump will focus on rare earth elements in discussions with Central Asian leaders after returning to Washington.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
China criticized Taiwan's delays in receiving American F-16 fighter jets, calling Taiwan's military independence plans unrealistic. Taiwan had ordered 66 F-16 planes from the U.S. in 2019, but only one has been delivered so far, causing concerns about Taiwan's defense capabilities.
Key Facts
Taiwan ordered 66 advanced F-16 fighter jets from the U.S. in 2019, costing about $8 billion.
These jets were supposed to be delivered in batches by the end of 2026, but only one has arrived.
Taiwan is upgrading its defenses due to increased military activity from China in the Taiwan Strait.
Several issues like manpower shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine have delayed the jets' delivery.
The F-16 deal is part of a larger $20.5 billion backlog of U.S. weapons orders by Taiwan.
Taiwan plans to increase its defense spending to counter China's growing military power.
China's government criticized Taiwan's ruling party for their defense spending and stance on independence.
Taiwan operates as an independent nation, despite China's claims, since 1949.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A Siberian Husky named Bark Wahlberg has been in a shelter for over 538 days waiting for adoption. His brother, Ozzy, was recently adopted by a family after a foster trial. Due to Bark's high energy and need to be the only pet, finding a permanent home for him has been challenging.
Key Facts
Bark Wahlberg is a 6-year-old Siberian Husky in a shelter for over 538 days.
Bark was surrendered to the shelter in May 2024 along with his brother, Ozzy.
Ozzy has been adopted by a family after spending more than a year and a half at the shelter.
Bark needs to be adopted as an "only dog" because of his high energy.
The Siberian Husky breed requires a lot of exercise and mental stimulation.
There is a common surplus of huskies in shelters, making adoption challenging.
Social media users have been sharing Bark's story, hoping to find him a home.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Trump signed agreements with Asian countries to secure rare earth minerals. These minerals are important for technology and defense. The deals aim to reduce U.S. reliance on China for these resources.
Key Facts
President Trump signed new agreements with Asian countries.
These agreements focus on rare earth minerals.
Rare earth minerals are crucial for technology and defense industries.
The goal is to reduce U.S. dependence on China for these minerals.
China's control over rare earth supplies remains strong.
Detailed information about the agreements is not yet public.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have ended without an agreement. The talks failed because both countries could not settle their disagreements, which recently led to violence.
Key Facts
Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan have ended.
The talks aimed to resolve recent tensions that caused violent incidents.
The discussions broke down on a Wednesday.
Both countries were trying to settle their disagreements.
No agreement was reached, leading to the collapse of the talks.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
An American trauma surgeon, Dr. Mihir Chaudhary, helped treat Palestinian detainees who were recently released by Israel. NPR's Leila Fadel interviewed him about his experiences in Gaza.
Key Facts
Dr. Mihir Chaudhary is a trauma surgeon from the U.S.
He treated Palestinian detainees who had been held by Israel.
These detainees were recently released.
Dr. Chaudhary shared his experiences with NPR.
The discussion took place in Gaza.
The interview was conducted by NPR journalist Leila Fadel.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
South Florida's Jamaican community is sending help to Jamaica after a hurricane caused damage on the island. This effort involves community members organizing and providing aid.
Key Facts
A hurricane has caused damage to Jamaica.
South Florida has the second-largest Jamaican community in the United States.
Community members in South Florida are organizing to send aid to Jamaica.
The aid is a response to the damage caused by the hurricane.
The situation was reported on a morning news program.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A golden retriever, training to be a service dog, gained attention online after a video showed it sleeping while being dragged through an airport. Despite wearing a "service dog in training" harness, the dog appeared unprepared for airport duties. The video sparked humorous comments and discussions about service dog training.
Key Facts
A video showed a golden retriever "in training" for service work sleeping while being dragged at an airport.
The footage was shared by a TikTok user and went viral, getting over 525,200 likes and 3.1 million views.
Service dog training usually takes up to two years and requires teaching obedience and specific tasks.
Golden retrievers are frequently chosen for service roles due to their intelligence and calm nature.
Commenters on TikTok joked about the dog's behavior, with some questioning if the dog was truly in training.
Service dog training includes early socialization to help dogs handle busy environments like airports.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
France has introduced a new nuclear-capable missile called the M51.3, which will be used on nuclear submarines. This move comes as tensions rise between NATO and Russia. France remains one of the three NATO countries with nuclear weapons.
Key Facts
France has put the M51.3 missile into service, replacing two previous versions.
This missile can be launched from nuclear-powered submarines.
Russia has been testing new nuclear weapons, like the Poseidon torpedo.
The M51.3 has a range of up to 6,213 miles and can carry 6-10 nuclear warheads.
France's submarines hold its main nuclear weapons and can carry 48 missiles total.
ArianeGroup is also working on the next version, the M51.4.
France has about 290 nuclear warheads according to estimates.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The United States says it conducted a military strike on a drug smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This follows earlier reports of 14 people killed in similar strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the same area. The strikes are part of a larger campaign claimed to target illegal narcotics operations.
Key Facts
U.S. forces bombed a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four men, accused of drug smuggling.
The Department of War, which is what the Department of Defense is now called, announced the strike.
The vessel was allegedly operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization.
The strike occurred in international waters, but the exact location was not shared.
The U.S. claims the targeted vessels are connected to illegal drug trafficking routes.
Recently, the U.S. identified 61 confirmed fatalities from a series of strikes in the Caribbean Sea and the eastern Pacific Ocean over two months.
Since September 2, at least 14 strikes have been carried out by the U.S. military against maritime vessels suspected of drug trafficking.
The Trump administration describes these strikes as a national security effort, labelling the alleged traffickers as "unlawful combatants".
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Kaelin Bradshaw, a popular TikTok influencer, died at age 29 due to stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. Her husband, Andrew Bradshaw, announced her passing on TikTok, stating that she kept her promise to fight the disease despite its progression.
Key Facts
Kaelin Bradshaw was 29 years old when she died.
She had over 100,000 followers on TikTok.
Bradshaw suffered from stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma, commonly known as bile duct cancer.
Bile duct cancer forms in the tubes that carry bile, a digestive fluid.
The disease typically affects people over 50, but it can occur at any age.
Kaelin openly shared her cancer journey on social media, raising awareness about the illness.
Her husband confirmed her passing online and mentioned that she was surrounded by family and love in her final moments.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea, to discuss trade issues. This was their first face-to-face meeting since they last met in 2019 at the G20 summit in Japan.
Key Facts
President Trump and President Xi met in Busan, South Korea.
The meeting aimed to address trade disputes between the United States and China.
This was their first face-to-face meeting since 2019.
Their last meeting occurred at the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan.
The primary focus of the talks was on resolving trade issues.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A dog named Hati, belonging to a California woman, has become popular on the internet for his gentle interactions with Koi fish in a pond. Hati enjoys spending time with the fish, playfully touching them with his nose. The dog and the fish seem to have formed an unusual friendship, which has been captured in videos that have gone viral online.
Key Facts
Hati is a Siberian husky/German shepherd mix dog.
He enjoys interacting with Koi fish in a pond at his owner's father's house in California.
Hati gently touches the fish with his nose, and the fish gather around him.
Only Hati is allowed in the pond because he is gentle with the fish.
Videos of their interactions have gone viral, receiving over 6 million views on Instagram.
Koi fish can have a variety of colors, including red, white, black, yellow, and more.
The interactions are monitored by his owner, ensuring the fish's safety.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
NewJeans, a K-pop group, lost a court case in South Korea where they tried to leave their record label, ADOR. The court said their contract with ADOR is still valid until 2029, but NewJeans plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
NewJeans is a K-pop group involved in a legal case.
They lost the court case to leave their record label, ADOR.
The court confirmed that their contract with ADOR is valid until 2029.
NewJeans intends to appeal the court's ruling.
ADOR released a statement hoping the decision leads to reflection by the artists.
ADOR expressed appreciation for the court's decision.
The situation is ongoing, with further updates expected.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
NATO member Poland sent fighter jets to protect its airspace after Russia launched long-range missile attacks on Ukraine. In response to these attacks, Ukraine experienced power outages in many regions as it grappled with the impact on its energy infrastructure.
Key Facts
Poland activated fighter jets and early warning aircraft overnight.
The Polish military raised its air defense systems to maximum readiness.
Russian missile and drone strikes targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
Ukraine imposed emergency power outages in most regions.
Ukraine's power operator, Ukrenergo, announced the outages early Thursday.
The situation is ongoing and may evolve with further updates expected.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Rob Jetten, at 38, might become the youngest prime minister in the Netherlands. He led the socially liberal D66 party to a leading position in Dutch politics within two years. Jetten's positive campaign contrasted with his main opponent, Geert Wilders, and he could become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister.
Key Facts
Rob Jetten is 38 years old.
He is leading the D66 party, which is socially liberal.
Jetten's campaign slogan was "Het kan wel," similar to Barack Obama's "Yes, we can."
He competed closely with Geert Wilders for the most parliamentary seats.
Jetten might become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister.
He previously served as climate minister under former PM Mark Rutte.
Jetten is engaged to Nicolás Keenan, an Argentine hockey player.
In a previous election in 2023, D66 won only nine seats under Jetten's leadership.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
President Trump announced plans to resume nuclear weapons testing in the United States, a practice that has not occurred since 1992. He stated this decision is due to similar actions by countries like Russia and China. The announcement marks a change in long-standing U.S. policy on nuclear testing.
Key Facts
President Trump instructed the U.S. military to restart nuclear weapons testing.
The U.S. has not conducted a nuclear test since 1992.
Trump's decision responds to nuclear advancements by Russia and China.
The last U.S. nuclear test occurred at an underground facility in Nevada.
Trump mentioned the necessity of updating the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
The U.S. currently has the largest number of nuclear weapons in the world.
Details on how the tests will be conducted have not been provided.
This announcement came before Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
