K-cure: South Korea’s booming market for traditional (and novel) hangover remedies | South Korea

K-cure: South Korea’s booming market for traditional (and novel) hangover remedies | South Korea

In Seoul’s Yangnyeongsi Market, hovenia dulcis, known locally as heotgae or the oriental raisin tree, has become a significant component of South Korea’s growing hangover remedy industry. This ingredient, highlighted by shop owner Gil Sa-hyeon, illustrates how consumer attitudes toward hangover cures have evolved over the years. The market reaching an estimated 350 billion won […]

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Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record

Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record

Martin Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive, is set to face a lawsuit regarding his alleged copying of the Wu-Tang Clan’s album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. This decision was confirmed by US District Judge Pamela Chen, who, while dismissing some claims from the album’s current owners, PleasrDAO, has allowed the lawsuit to proceed on

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Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference | Labour

Plan to build 12 new towns in England to be unveiled at Labour conference | Labour

The government is set to announce a new initiative on Sunday aimed at constructing 12 towns across England as a response to the housing crisis. Housing Secretary Steve Reed is scheduled to introduce this initiative at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has characterized the proposals as a step toward

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The Download: growing threats to vulnerable languages, and fact-checking Trump’s medical claims

How AI and Wikipedia have sent vulnerable languages into a doom spiral

Iwuala, a professional translator between English and Igbo, expresses concerns about users with little experience who rely on AI translations to enhance the Igbo Wikipedia. She frequently finds herself clarifying during online edit-a-thons and through emails that such translations can deter users, potentially leading to a decline in engagement with the Igbo Wikipedia. She notes

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Mom captures wholesome moments with daughter; what happens next goes viral

Mom captures wholesome moments with daughter; what happens next goes viral

A mother from Northwest England, Grace Brine, shared a clip on TikTok featuring a heartfelt moment between her mother, Michaela Brine, and her 9-week-old daughter, Wren. The video, which has garnered over 1.3 million views, depicts Michaela singing Mariah Carey’s “Always Be My Baby” to Wren in the kitchen. As the video progresses, Grace’s father,

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Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery | Disability

Calls for change after Qantas refuses to fly British woman with mobility scooter due to its battery | Disability

Dr. Jurai Darongkamas, a 60-year-old clinical psychologist from Birmingham, UK, recently encountered issues related to her mobility scooter while traveling. Although she had previously flown without problems, an attempt to board a Qantas flight to New Zealand after flying on Thai Airways resulted in her being denied boarding. The core of the dispute centers on

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