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Lee urges stronger social safety net to address side effects of AI-led polarization

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 4:30 AM

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for efforts to strengthen the social safety net and ease side effects from expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. ... Read full Story

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Samyang Foods' sales exceed 2 tln won in 2025 on Buldak spicy ramyeon

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 4:04 AM

Samyang Foods Inc., known for its globally popular Buldak spicy ramyeon, said Thursday its annual sales exceeded 2 trillion won (US$1.4 billion) for the first time. ... Read full Story

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Unification ministry says DMZ access bills do not conflict with armistice

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 3:51 AM

The unification ministry said Thursday pending bills granting the South Korean government control of non-military access to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) do not conflict with the armistice. ... Read full Story

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11 countries condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA building in East Jerusalem

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 12:31 AM

Britain, Canada, France and eight other allies on Wednesday "strongly condemned" Israel's demolition of the United Nations' Palestinian relief agency building in occupied Palestinian territory. ... Read full Story

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Jang Dong-hyuk likens cash handouts amid inflation to 'sugar water for diabetics'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:59 PM

Jang Dong-hyuk, leader of S. Korea's PPP, sharply criticized the government's consumption coupon policy, cash handouts during high inflation are worsening ... Read full Story

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Korean lawmakers clash over Trump tariff threat, U.S. investment bill

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:46 PM

S. Korea's opposition PPP and the ruling Democratic Party traded accusations over U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about restoring higher tariffs ... Read full Story

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S. Korea’s People Power Party to unveil new name around Lunar New Year

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:38 PM

S. Korea's conservative People Power Party plans to announce a new party name around the Lunar New Year holiday as part of an effort to signal renewal ... Read full Story

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China workers fear AI could displace tens of millions of jobs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:31 PM

China's labor market is increasingly anxious about job losses as AI spreads through factories and offices, up to 40 million jobs could disappear. ... Read full Story

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Taiwan, China react sharply differently to Japan’s Taiwan remarks

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:25 PM

China and Taiwan responded in starkly different ways to remarks by Japanese PM Takaichi Sanae on possible intervention in event of Taiwan contingency ... Read full Story

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No survivors in northeastern Colombia Satena plane crash

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:20 PM

No survivors were found in a plane carrying 15 and operated by Colombia's state-owned airline Satena when it crashed on Wednesday morning. ... Read full Story

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Gwanghwamun worship service moves indoors after pastor's arrest

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:18 PM

A weekly rally-style worship service long held in central Seoul's Gwanghwamun area has moved indoors, easing weekend noise and traffic congestion. ... Read full Story

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Part-time job postings plunge as South Korea’s economy chills

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 8:12 PM

Ripple effects of S. Korea's domestic economic slowdown are increasingly being felt in the part-time job market, another blow to young seeking work ... Read full Story

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Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board, including local politician

By Global News | Globalnews Digital | 1/28/2026 5:47 PM

State-run airline Satena said air traffic control lost contact with the plane 12 minutes into its short flight from Cucuta, on the border with Venezuela, to the town of Ocana. ... Read full Story

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Court finds former French senator guilty of drugging lawmaker in 2023

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 4:29 PM

A French court sentenced former Sen. Joel Guerriau to four years in prison after finding him guilty of drugging a minister of parliament in 2023. ... Read full Story

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Venezuela says release starts of assets frozen during Maduro's reign

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 2:44 PM

Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, said that the transitional government has begun unblocking the country's sovereign resources abroad. ... Read full Story

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Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead Church of England

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 2:31 PM

Sarah Mullally was confirmed as the first female and 106th archbishop of Canterbury during a formal ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. ... Read full Story

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Ecuador hikes Colombian crude transport tariff by 900%

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 2:01 PM

Ecuador confirmed a retaliatory 900% increase in the tariff it charges to transport Colombian crude oil through its petroleum infrastructure. ... Read full Story

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U.S. AES Corp. subsidiary cancels mega project in Chilean desert

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/28/2026 12:44 PM

AES Andes, the Chilean power generation unit of the U.S.-based AES Corp., has decided to abandon plans to develop the controversial INNA project. ... Read full Story

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How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court case

By Global News | Sean Boynton | 1/28/2026 12:16 PM

The former U.S. attorney who oversaw the prosecution and conviction of Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman tells Global News there are similarities in both cases. ... Read full Story

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Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate

By Global News | Rachel Goodman | 1/28/2026 12:13 PM

The attempted entry prompted Ecuador's Foreign Ministry to send a 'note of protest' to the U.S. Embassy in Quito, demanding such incidents 'not be repeated.' ... Read full Story

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Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

by carbuzz.com | Jan 30 2026

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan State, NBA and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jan 30 2026

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CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

by CT Mirror | Jan 30 2026

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Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

by ET Online | Jan 30 2026

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My untrustworthy and selfish brother is executor of our family estate. How do I stop him from cheating us?

by MarketWatch.com | Jan 30 2026

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Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

by THE MANUAL | Jan 30 2026

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It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

by Reader's Digest | Jan 30 2026

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Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

by upi.com | Jan 30 2026

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How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

by thehealthy.com | Jan 22 2026

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Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

by United Press International, Inc. | Jan 30 2026

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Tech titans unite

by New York Post | Jan 30 2026

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Giants co-owner defends himself and denies Jeffrey Epstein links as new files released

by marca.com | Jan 31 2026

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Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

by Fox News | Jan 31 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

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We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Lee urges stronger social safety net to address side effects of AI-led polarization

Samyang Foods' sales exceed 2 tln won in 2025 on Buldak spicy ramyeon

Unification ministry says DMZ access bills do not conflict with armistice

11 countries condemn Israel's demolition of UNRWA building in East Jerusalem

Jang Dong-hyuk likens cash handouts amid inflation to 'sugar water for diabetics'

Korean lawmakers clash over Trump tariff threat, U.S. investment bill

S. Korea’s People Power Party to unveil new name around Lunar New Year

China workers fear AI could displace tens of millions of jobs

Taiwan, China react sharply differently to Japan’s Taiwan remarks

No survivors in northeastern Colombia Satena plane crash

Gwanghwamun worship service moves indoors after pastor's arrest

Part-time job postings plunge as South Korea’s economy chills

Plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 on board, including local politician

Court finds former French senator guilty of drugging lawmaker in 2023

Venezuela says release starts of assets frozen during Maduro's reign

Sarah Mullally becomes first woman to lead Church of England

Ecuador hikes Colombian crude transport tariff by 900%

U.S. AES Corp. subsidiary cancels mega project in Chilean desert

How the Ryan Wedding drug trial could compare to ‘El Chapo’ court case

Staff fend off ICE agents trying to enter Minneapolis Ecuador consulate

United Nations

Google Earth

Classic Porsche 356 Gets Modern Remakes From Two US-Based Companies

Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan State, NBA and more

CT officials approve UConn acquisition of Prospect-owned hospital

Molly Sims Reveals How to Get a Good Night's Sleep (or at Least Look Like You Did)

My untrustworthy and selfish brother is executor of our family estate. How do I stop him from cheating us?

Bourbons over $300 worth the splurge

It’s 2026 … So Why Is Everyone Suddenly Obsessed with 2016? Here’s the Reason for This Nostalgic Trend

Senate passes budget bills ahead of midnight deadline

How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Experts Say It All Depends on Your Age

Watch: Lost dog found in Philadelphia after four years

Tech titans unite

Giants co-owner defends himself and denies Jeffrey Epstein links as new files released

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

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