Saturday, January 18, 2025

Suhjin Tak Editor

NVIDIA CEO Clarifies Misstatement on RTX 50 Series Memory Supply

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang clarified that Samsung, not Micron, will supply the RTX 50 series GPUs, addressing earlier confusion from CES 2025.

Tech Stocks Lead Wall Street Surge: NVIDIA, Tesla Push Markets Higher

The New York stock market rose on tech stocks, especially semiconductors, while the Dow slightly declined amid mixed earnings reports.

New Year’s Massacre: FBI Investigates Deadly Vehicle Rampage in New Orleans

A vehicle attack on Bourbon Street in New Orleans resulted in 10 deaths and 33 injuries, classified as terrorism by the FBI.

Trump’s New Tax Plan Could Slash Corporate Tax Rate—Here’s What It Means for U.S. Manufacturers

Trump’s administration plans corporate tax cuts, impacting Korean firms. Analysts urge monitoring of tax reforms and potential uncertainties.

Swiss Snowboarder Sophie Hediger Killed in Avalanche Tragedy

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger, 26, tragically died in an avalanche near Arosa, Switzerland, as confirmed by the Swiss Ski Association.

Jake Sullivan Addresses South Korea’s Martial Law Crisis, Highlights Democratic Resilience

Jake Sullivan, the White House National Security Advisor, addressed South Korea's recent emergency martial law situation.

Germany’s Media Confuses South Korean Leaders – Here’s What Went Wrong

A German newspaper mistakenly identified lawmaker Ahn Cheol Soo as President Yoon Suk Yeol in a report on a travel ban imposed on Yoon.

Wall Street Takes a Dive as Market Rally Comes to a Halt

Major indices fell on December 9 amid geopolitical tensions and a failed impeachment in South Korea, impacting Korean assets significantly.

Golf’s New Frontier: LPGA Sets Guidelines for Transgender Athletes

The USGA and LPGA introduced new eligibility rules for transgender athletes, limiting competition to those who transitioned before puberty.

Fed Chair Powell Hints at Slower Rate Cuts as Economy Stays Strong

Powell indicates slow Fed rate cuts ahead, citing improved U.S. economy, but warns of inflation risks from Trump's policies.

Adult Film Star Aims to Break World Record with 1,000 Partners in 24 Hours

Lily Phillips aims to break a record by having sex with 1,000 men in 24 hours, raising health concerns among experts.

Bitcoin’s Rollercoaster: From Near $100K to $90K in Just Days

Bitcoin's price dipped to the low $90,000s after nearing $100,000, seen as a necessary step for future gains.