K-pop supergroup BTS reunited for their first concert in nearly four years at Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square, drawing tens of thousands of fans and marking a symbolic return after completing their mandatory military service. The performance featured traditional Korean elements, songs from their new album "Arirang," and global hits, and was live-streamed on Netflix to a worldwide audience. This concert launched BTS's extensive global tour, highlighting their enduring cultural impact and resilience.
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In a historic achievement for marine biology, a colossal squid was filmed and photographed in its natural habitat for the first time, nearly a century after its discovery, by a team aboard the research vessel Falkor near the South Sandwich Islands. Utilizing a remotely operated vehicle named SuBastian, the team captured footage at a depth of 1,968 feet, providing valuable insights into the behavior and habitat of the world's largest squid species. This event highlights the role of modern technology in exploring the ocean's depths and underscores the importance of international collaboration in advancing marine science.
President Joe Biden celebrated his 81st birthday on Monday by pardoning two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in the annual Thanksgiving tradition. During the ceremony, Biden made a joke about the difficulty of getting tickets to a Taylor Swift or Britney Spears concert, but appeared to confuse the two pop stars. The turkeys had to travel over 1,000 miles to Washington D.C. to win their amnesty, and will now be sent to Virginia Tech's "Gobblers Rest" exhibit to live out the rest of their days.
FIFA has announced an unprecedented three-continent project for the 2030 World Cup, with Europe, Africa, and South America all included. The tournament will open in Uruguay's Centenario Stadium, the site of the inaugural 1930 World Cup final, and will be the first to include 48 teams. The process of selecting the host countries for the tournament will now begin, with the tournament expected to take place in summer of 2030.
Liam Payne, former One Direction star, has been hospitalized with a serious kidney infection and will postpone his upcoming South America tour to focus on his health. Fans have been sending him well wishes and understanding his decision to prioritize his health, and Payne is expected to reschedule the tour at a later date.
According to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, global prices for food commodities like grain and vegetable oils were the highest on record in 2020…