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South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 8:32 PM

S. Korea said that financial authorities are in close communication with the U.S. Treasury Department after S. Korea on its FX monitoring list. ... Read full Story

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[Editorial] Korea’s semiconductor boom exposes risky one-engine economy

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 8:21 PM

Despite sluggish domestic demand, S. Korea's stock market is surging, driven largely by a semiconductor supercycle led by SK Hynix and Samsung ... Read full Story

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Korea party leaders shake hands at late Lee Hae-chan’s funeral

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 8:13 PM

Leaders of South Korea's Democratic Party and People Power Party shook hands at ex-PM Lee Hae-chan's funeral Friday, their first in months. ... Read full Story

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Taiwan’s first submarine completes initial submerged sea trial

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 8:07 PM

Taiwan's first homebuilt conventional submarine completed its first submerged sea trial Thursday, a step in an eight-boat program to deter China. ... Read full Story

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Innovation Party urges election law revision after court strikes 3% threshold

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 7:55 PM

S. Korea's Innovation Party said the court scrapping the 3% PR threshold warns big parties and urged Democrats to amend the election law. ... Read full Story

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IAEA: Backup systems help to ensure nuclear reactors’ safety

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 7:05 PM

While Russia and Ukraine continue targeting each other's energy infrastructure amid their war, backup systems are critical for ensuring safety. ... Read full Story

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20 die in nighttime Nigerien airport attack

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 5:55 PM

Four Nigerien military personnel were injured and 20 attackers were killed during an attack on the Diori Hamani International Airport. ... Read full Story

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Lebanon approves Syrian prisoner transfer; first 300 to be handed over

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 4:55 PM

Lebanon said it will hand over some 300 Syrian prisoners out of more than 2,500 being held in Lebanese prisons and detention facilities, ... Read full Story

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China ends sanctions on 6 British MPs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 2:14 PM

Six British ministers of Parliament, including two peers, no longer are sanctioned by China, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Friday. ... Read full Story

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Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71

By Global News | Adriana Fallico | 1/30/2026 1:36 PM

Catherine O'Hara is best-known for her role as Kate McCallister in the Home Alone movie series, alongside Schitt's Creek and Beetlejuice. ... Read full Story

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Argentina privatizes natural gas imports, ends government role

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 12:25 PM

he Argentine government authorized private companies to import and sell liquefied natural gas -- a move that removes the state from those operations. ... Read full Story

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Panama Supreme Court axes port contract with Hong Kong

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 11:05 AM

The Supreme Court of Panama invalidated the contract of a Hong Kong subsidiary to operate ports on the Panama Canal, ruling it is unconstitutional. ... Read full Story

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Venezuela opens oil industry to foreign investment

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 10:34 AM

Venezuela's National Assembly has OK'd easing oil sector regulations, seeking to attract private and foreign investment in the nation's main industry. ... Read full Story

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Trump cautions Britain, Canada not to 'get into business with China'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 9:56 AM

Getting into business with China was "dangerous," Donald Trump said amid a visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hopes will boost U.K. growth. ... Read full Story

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Trump tells Iran 'no nukes, protester killings' to avoid U.S. strikes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 7:41 AM

Iran must forgo its nuclear program and stop the killing to avoid being attacked by U.S. forces massing in the Gulf, warned President Donald Trump. ... Read full Story

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Seoul stocks renew record high on AI confidence amid U.S. tariff woes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 4:58 AM

South Korean stocks closed a tad higher Friday to extend their winning streak to a fourth session to a new record high as investors scooped of artificial intelligence (AI) shares despite concerns over a bubble. ... Read full Story

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Data breach feared to affect 4.5 mln members of Seoul bike sharing service

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 4:49 AM

Personal information of about 4.5 million members of the Seoul city government's public bike sharing service was believed to have been leaked in 2024, according to data compiled by Yonhap News Agency. ... Read full Story

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S. Korea, Japan agree to resume naval search, rescue drills after 9 yrs

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 4:36 AM

South Korea and Japan agreed Friday to resume joint naval search and rescue exercises for the first time in nine years, according to the defense ministry. ... Read full Story

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North Korea's Kim pushes regional development ahead of key party congress

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/30/2026 4:21 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said a sweeping regional development initiative is on track to "transform" the country, state media reported Friday. ... Read full Story

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South Korea adds 11 public institutions, delays watchdog designation

By United Press International, Inc. | | 1/29/2026 11:27 PM

S. Korea added 11 public institutions, raising the total to 342, delayed a decision on classifying the Financial Supervisory Service until next year ... Read full Story

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Rockets vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, Jan. 31 from proven model

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jan 31 2026

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The Wolf and His King

by BookPage | 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

food

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

by The Daily Meal | Jan 31 2026

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Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

by CNET | Jan 31 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

nutrition

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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'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien lead comically violent desert island thriller

by Opinion on Fox News | Jan 31 2026

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Emails tied to Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell emerge from new Epstein records

by marca.com | Jan 31 2026

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'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 31 2026

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16 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

by Gear Patrol | Jan 31 2026

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🚨 Leeds United v Arsenal XIs: Gabriel Jesus, Odegaard and Eze on the bench

by Yahoo Sports | Jan 31 2026

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

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

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South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

by United Press International, Inc. | 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

Did you know?

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.

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

[Editorial] Korea’s semiconductor boom exposes risky one-engine economy

Korea party leaders shake hands at late Lee Hae-chan’s funeral

Taiwan’s first submarine completes initial submerged sea trial

Innovation Party urges election law revision after court strikes 3% threshold

IAEA: Backup systems help to ensure nuclear reactors’ safety

20 die in nighttime Nigerien airport attack

Lebanon approves Syrian prisoner transfer; first 300 to be handed over

China ends sanctions on 6 British MPs

Catherine O’Hara, Canadian actor and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ star, dead at 71

Argentina privatizes natural gas imports, ends government role

Panama Supreme Court axes port contract with Hong Kong

Venezuela opens oil industry to foreign investment

Trump cautions Britain, Canada not to 'get into business with China'

Trump tells Iran 'no nukes, protester killings' to avoid U.S. strikes

Seoul stocks renew record high on AI confidence amid U.S. tariff woes

Data breach feared to affect 4.5 mln members of Seoul bike sharing service

S. Korea, Japan agree to resume naval search, rescue drills after 9 yrs

North Korea's Kim pushes regional development ahead of key party congress

South Korea adds 11 public institutions, delays watchdog designation

United Nations

Google Earth

Rockets vs. Mavericks odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA picks for Saturday, Jan. 31 from proven model

The Wolf and His King

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

The Aldi Fruit Spread We Ranked The Worst Is Too Tart For Our Taste

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

I've Used ChatGPT Throughout My 2-Year IVF Journey. Here's How It Helped Me

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

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

'Send Help' Review: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien lead comically violent desert island thriller

Emails tied to Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell emerge from new Epstein records

'The problem isn't just Siri or Alexa': AI assistants tend to be feminine, entrenching harmful gender stereotypes

16 New Pocket Knives, Multi-Tools and EDC Items You Might Have Missed

🚨 Leeds United v Arsenal XIs: Gabriel Jesus, Odegaard and Eze on the bench

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

South Korea cites talks with U.S. after Treasury FX watchlist call

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