Starbucks Korea’s chairman apologizes again after a marketing campaign referencing the 1980 Gwangju crackdown sparks public outrage and government condemnation. The campaign’s timing and slogans drew widespread criticism, leading to leadership changes and ongoing investigations.
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President Donald Trump will visit Walter Reed Medical Center for his routine annual dental and medical checkup, marking his third visit there in just over a year. The White House says the exams are part of his regular preventative healthcare.
Texas holds primary runoffs Tuesday featuring a high-profile Senate race between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton, boosted by former President Trump's endorsement. Key House contests and statewide races also test GOP dynamics and Democratic challenges.
The U.S. conducted self-defense strikes near the Strait of Hormuz targeting Iranian missile sites and boats amid ongoing peace talks. Despite the strikes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains possible within days.
Over 50,000 Southern California residents remain evacuated after a chemical tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility neared explosion. Officials have stabilized the tank but warn risks persist as investigations continue.
Pope Leo XIV calls for disarming artificial intelligence and stronger ethical oversight in his new encyclical, warning that unchecked AI could diminish humanity and normalize conflict worldwide. The document urges responsible care and slower AI adoption to protect human dignity.
A possible crack in a toxic chemical tank at a Southern California aerospace facility may be relieving pressure, potentially reducing the risk of a catastrophic explosion. Officials continue to monitor the situation as tens of thousands remain evacuated.
A chemical tank containing toxic methyl methacrylate in Orange County, California, is dangerously close to exploding, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation of over 50,000 residents. Firefighters are working to cool the tanks and prevent a catastrophic blast.