
Company Faces Backlash Over Controversial Marriage Policy
A Chinese company’s marriage mandate for employees sparked outrage, revealing tensions over declining marriage rates.


A Chinese company’s marriage mandate for employees sparked outrage, revealing tensions over declining marriage rates.

The audacious heist of a gold toilet highlights the intersection of art, crime, and planning.

Over 1,000 QR code stickers on gravestones in Munich spark police investigation and community concern.

A prankster misled Glasgow 10k runners, causing safety concerns and a significant detour for participants.

The intense 4 Nations Face-Off match showcased fierce rivalry, fueled by political tensions and passionate fans.

Ancient Egyptian mummies emit delightful scents, revealing secrets of their mummification and cultural practices.

A monkey caused a nationwide blackout in Sri Lanka, affecting millions and highlighting infrastructure issues.

The Yankees’ beard ban ends, reflecting a cultural shift towards inclusivity and modern player identity.

An Australian politician protests by changing his name to Austin Trump, criticizing the Labor Party.

Chengdu’s tourist village apologized for misleading visitors with artificial snow during an unusually warm holiday.

Four suspects staged bear attacks for insurance fraud, costing companies over $141,000.

Magnus Carlsen’s withdrawal from the championships highlights tensions between personal expression and strict tournament regulations.

Chuck Hildebrandt’s overdue book return sparks a charitable campaign supporting literacy, raising over $4,500.

Dartitis reveals the hidden mental health struggles athletes face, emphasizing the need for supportive treatment.

Wearable technology promises health insights but raises concerns about data reliability and patient anxiety.

AI technology is set to revolutionize early diabetes detection by analyzing ECG data for subtle risks.

Shri Mahila Griha Udyog empowers over 45,000 women, blending tradition with financial independence and community.

Apple settles a lawsuit for $95 million over alleged eavesdropping via Siri, avoiding trial risks.

Nigel Richards wins Spanish Scrabble title without speaking the language, showcasing extraordinary memorization skills.

Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, “polarization,” captures the deep divisions shaping the 2024 election.

The world is approaching ‘peak’ fossil fuels, with global demand expected to decline, but the transition to clean energy needs to happen faster to address the urgency of the climate crisis.

Study reveals alarming rise in problematic social media use among teens, urging action for change.

Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing led to a surge in sign-ups, with the streaming giant adding over 13.1 million subscriptions in the last quarter of 2022, the highest number since 2020.

Captain Don Walsh, the first person to descend to the Mariana Trench, passes away at 92.

Floods wreak havoc in Kinshasa as the River Congo reaches its highest level in six decades.

Taylor Swift, named Time Magazine’s person of the year for 2023, continues to dominate the music industry with her record-breaking tour and successful albums, solidifying her status as a generational talent.

Japan warns of heightened earthquake risk, urging vigilance after a recent 7.1 magnitude quake.

Coral reefs worldwide are facing their fourth mass bleaching event due to record ocean heat, threatening their survival and the ecosystems they support.

David Holmes, the stunt double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter films, reflects on his life-changing accident and the importance of friendship and resilience in his documentary, hoping to inspire others to embrace challenges and find strength in difficult times.

Tech entrepreneur Ian Leaman faced a costly challenge securing the domain name for his new AI start-up.

India’s space ambitions are soaring, with plans to send an astronaut to the Moon, establish a space station, and explore Venus and Mars.

Celine Sandberg is using unconventional materials like crushed oyster shells and seaweed to create sustainable furniture and reduce plastic waste in the industry.

Ice rescue instructor and his wife capture stunning footage of themselves skating on a rare “ice window” in Alaska’s Alpine lakes, showcasing the beauty and rarity of this natural phenomenon.

Liberian President George Weah’s concession of defeat in the presidential race is hailed as a mark of statesmanship and peace, setting a precedent for other African countries.

Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is introducing two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with ads and one ad-free, as part of his efforts to combat bots and fake accounts.


영국 랭커스터 대학교(Lancaster University)에서 한국인 영어 학습자분들을 대상으로 새로운 연구 프로젝트를 진행합니다. 전 과정 온라인으로 진행되어 어디서든 편하게 참여하실 수 있습니다. 여러분의 소중한 참여로 한국인의 영어 사용 방식을 알아보는 흥미로운 연구가 완성됩니다.
🎁 참여 혜택:
– 원어민 연구원과의 1:1 회화 연습
– 실전 영작 연습 & 맞춤형 영어 피드백 리포트
– 커피 기프티콘 총 3잔 선물! (첫 세션 후 1잔, 마지막 세션 완료 후 2잔 더 드려요! ☕☕)
📅 참여 방식: 총 2회의 온라인 세션 (Zoom 등을 이용, 각 세션당 약 60~80분 소요) 말하기와 쓰기 활동이 섞여 있어 부담 없이 즐겁게 참여하실 수 있습니다.
✅ 대상: 영어 실력에 상관없이 참여를 희망하는 18세 이상 한국인 누구나