Mass layoffs ‘first step’ to eliminate DOE

South Korea's acting President Han Duck-soo announced that U.S. President Trump has initiated immediate tariff talks with South Korea, Japan, and India, and a video meeting regarding the Alaska LNG project is expected soon. Han reassured that he articulated South Korea's position on tariffs to Trump, who expressed satisfaction, and mentioned that defense cost negotiations related to U.S. troop presence in South Korea remain unproposed but are being prepared for. Cooperation in shipbuilding and LNG...

Nintendo is releasing dedicated Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, with an upgrade pack available for enhanced features via the Zelda Notes app. This app introduces new elements like achievements, a GPS map for secrets, and a daily bonus system, including the ability to repair equipment, which addresses fans' concerns about weapon durability. While weapon repair could disrupt game balance, it offers a limited...

Gold prices surged to a record high of $3,237.98 per ounce by April 11, 2025, amid US-China trade tensions and a weakening dollar, significantly affecting the jewellery and bullion markets. The UK jewellery sector is projected to grow to $7.76 billion by 2030, driven by a consumer shift towards sustainable, ethically sourced gold pieces, while bullion dealers enhance product offerings to meet rising demand. Despite challenges like gold shortages in London due to tariff concerns,...

Golfer Bryson DeChambeau has been romantically linked to college golfer Lilia Schneider, known for her glamorous Instagram photos, though it's uncertain if they are still together while he competes in the Masters. Their relationship was previously confirmed by DeChambeau's ex, Hunter Nugent, who clarified that Schneider was the woman seen with him at a LIV Golf event in Chicago. Schneider, a senior at Marian University in Michigan and an NAIA Scholar-Athlete, has gained popularity on...

In the 1980 cult classic “Escape From New York,” St. Louis serves as a backdrop for a dystopian narrative where Manhattan is a walled-off prison. The film follows convict Snake Plissken, portrayed by Kurt Russell, as he attempts to rescue the president after Air Force One crashes in this chaotic setting. Key St. Louis locations, including the Chain of Rocks Bridge and Union Station, were used to depict the film’s post-apocalyptic world, contributing significantly to...

Chinese robotics company Unitree is set to livestream a boxing match featuring its G1 humanoid robots, titled "Unitree Iron Fist King: Awakening!", in about a month. A promotional video has been released, showcasing the robots sparring with humans and each other, highlighting their advanced movement capabilities, although they still lag behind humans in speed and fluidity. Unitree aims to enhance their robots' boxing skills before the match, leveraging motion capture technology for improved control and...