South Korea GDP misses estimates as weak consumption, construction sector drive growth to 6-quarter low

Luigi Mangione surveilled United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson before allegedly shooting him in December 2024, as revealed by Manhattan prosecutors. Evidence from Mangione's diary indicates a premeditated motive against the healthcare industry, suggesting he initially considered a different target but ultimately chose Thompson, viewing him as a symbol of corporate greed. The prosecution is pursuing first-degree murder charges with a terrorism enhancement, citing the chilling effect on UHC employees and the intimidation of the healthcare...

A massive cloud of Saharan dust has reached South Florida, bringing hazy skies and the potential for 'dirty rain' as it moves across the state. The Saharan Air Layer, originating from North Africa, is about 2,000 miles wide and 750 miles long, and is expected to spread into parts of Georgia, South Carolina, Texas, and the Gulf and southeast Atlantic Ocean by Friday. While this phenomenon can cause colorful sunsets, it can also degrade air...

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid celebrated his team's victory over the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Final by lifting the Clarence S. Campbell Bowl, a departure from the superstition of avoiding contact with it. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced she won't renew a friendly wager with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, referencing McDavid's decision to touch the trophy this year, hoping it brings better luck. The Oilers face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup...

The UN reported that all hospitals in North Gaza are non-operational due to Israeli military actions, with over 100,000 people displaced in recent weeks. Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric noted that the Indonesian Hospital staff and patients were evacuated, resulting in no functional hospitals left in the region. Despite efforts to deliver aid through the Kareem Shalom crossing, access denials by Israel have severely hindered humanitarian operations, including water delivery, and urgent access to fuel is needed...

Richard Feynman believed that if he could leave one sentence for future scientists, it would be about atoms, emphasizing that everything is made of tiny particles in motion, governed by few laws. In financial theory, while some equations resemble physics, the quest to find consistent market laws is ultimately futile, as recent market behavior has shown disconnects between expected asset relationships. Unlike the predictable laws of physics, financial markets are complex and driven by human...

The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet President Trump for discussions on the Ukraine war, Middle East conflicts, and tariffs. Their agenda includes addressing the fallout from Trump's 25% vehicle tariffs and the looming 50% tariff on all European goods unless an agreement is reached. With past tensions over NATO funding and trade, Merz aims for a productive meeting while being cautious of his previous criticisms of the U.S. administration. Full Article