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Seoul officials are conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of a recent sinkhole in the city, with a total of 223 sinkholes reported in the area from 2015 to 2024. Sinkholes are caused by the ground beneath the surface no longer being able to support it, often due to natural processes like groundwater circulation or human activities like construction. Similar incidents have occurred in Japan and the U.S., highlighting the dangers posed by sinkholes....

New research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that waist circumference is a more significant risk factor for obesity-related cancers in men than BMI, based on a study of 340,000 Swedish individuals. An increase in waist circumference of 11 cm in men led to a 25% higher cancer risk, compared to a 19% increase with higher BMI. For women, both waist circumference and BMI increases were linked to a 13% higher...

The US economy is experiencing a slowdown in growth, with the Federal Reserve lowering its GDP projection for 2025 to 1.7%. Despite this, forecasts from Wall Street banks do not predict a recession or rapid economic decline. While data points such as consumer sentiment and confidence measures have declined, they may not accurately reflect the economy's actual position. Recent reports show a rebound in economic activity, with the S&P Global composite PMI for March surpassing...

When intelligence chiefs testify before Congress on the threat assessment of President Trump's second term, they face a choice: stick with the view of Putin as a threat to the US and Ukraine, or adopt the administration's stance of him as a potential business partner. Despite conflicting narratives, American intelligence agencies remain skeptical of Putin's intentions. The intelligence community's upcoming threat assessment will aim to navigate the delicate balance of viewing Russia as both a...

Kristine Carroll enjoys a day at Pondi Beach, a man-made destination near Sydney, Australia, frequented by locals seeking relief from inland heat. Families like Elhadi Dahia's and Diana Harvey's appreciate the convenience and affordability of Pondi, compared to the more popular Bondi Beach. Despite its humble appearance, Pondi offers a welcome escape for those who live far from the coast, providing a sense of community and access to the joys of swimming and relaxation. Full...

Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's former business partner, is set to receive a pardon from President Trump, who cited being "screwed by the Bidens" as the reason. Archer, convicted of fraud in 2018, met with Trump and was promised a full pardon due to alleged mistreatment by the Bidens. House Republicans investigated the Bidens for influence-peddling, with Archer claiming Hunter leveraged his family name for business dealings. Full Article