Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until he is sentenced

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean "Diddy" Combs can't go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and style mogul's latest bid for bail. Combs has been behind bars since his September arrest. He faced federal charges of coercing girlfriends into having drug-fueled sex marathons with male sex workers while he watched and filmed them. He was acquitted last month of the top charges — racketeering and sex trafficking — while being convicted o

Aug. 5, 2025

Stella Rimington, Britain's first female MI5 spy chief, dies at 90

LONDON (AP) — Stella Rimington, the first female chief of Britain's MI5 intelligence agency and later a successful thriller writer, has died, her family said Monday. She was 90. The first woman to head a UK intelligence agency, Rimington was the inspiration for Judi Dench's portrayal of MI6 chief "M" in seven James Bond films. Her family said in a statement that Rimington died on Sunday "surrounded by her beloved family and dogs and determinedly held on to the life she loved until her last breat

Aug. 5, 2025

[해커스 TEPS] 텝스 시험대비 단기간 고득점 단어 & 문법 5문제

2) 해커스 텝스 문법 Part Ⅰ Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: Which of these bracelets do you want? B: The silver one with __________ stones. (a) two red small (b) two small red (c) small red two (d) small two red 해석 A: 당신은 이 팔찌들 중에서 어떤 것을 원하세요? B: 빨간 작은 보석 두 개가 있는 은으로 된 것이요. 해설 명사를 수식하는 여러 형용사들의 어순 채우기 보기에 주어진 형용사 two, red, small이 빈칸 뒤의 명사 stones를 꾸며주기 위해서는 ‘숫자+크기+색깔+명사’의 어순이 되어야 하므로, 명사를 꾸며주는 여러 형용사들이 올바른 어순으로 온 (b) two small red가 정답이다. 어휘 bracelet 팔찌 silver 은 stone 보석 2. A: You bought a pr

Aug. 5, 2025

Pine nut seolgi

Seolgi is one of the softest and fluffiest types of Korean rice cakes (tteok). It has a light, clean flavor that pairs well with many ingredients. When steamed with rich pine nuts, their nutty aroma and natural oils soak into the rice cake, resulting in an even softer and deeper flavor. Try this recipe by Jjilae. Jjilae is a digital creator specializing in traditional Korean desserts. Find more recipes on the YouTube channel Jjilae. Ingredients: Makes 9 pieces Instructions: In a mixing bowl, com

Aug. 5, 2025

[Editorial] Look to the people

Rep. Jung Chung-rae, a lawmaker well known for his hard-line stance and rough way with words, was elected chair of the ruling Democratic Party in its national convention last Saturday. He said in his acceptance speech that the insurrection was not over yet and that the party must root out "insurrectionist" forces. He defined the main opposition People Power Party as "a force which tried to destroy the Constitution" and his party as "a force trying to defend it." He also said if the People Power

Aug. 5, 2025

[Andrew Sheng] Three-body problem in geoeconomics

Asian economies are still anxiously assessing how to compete for trade with the United States after missing the Aug. 1 deadline for the Trump administration’s tariff negotiations. The Philippines’ tariff rate for exports to the US is reportedly down to 19 percent. However, one Filipino lawmaker says it’s 6 percent. Indonesia’s rate is down to 19 percent; Vietnam’s is down to 20 percent. Hours before the deadline, Malaysian, Thai and Cambodian leaders seemed to be on the cusp of reaching deals wi

Aug. 5, 2025

Cancellation of treasury stocks, support for semiconductor industry

Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Choi Eun-seok (People Power Party) ● This bill would introduce shareholder rights plans (poison pills), allow the issuance of dual-class shares, introduce veto-right shares and codify the business judgment rule to expand measures to defend corporate control. Proposed Bill: Partial Amendment to the Commercial Act Proposed by Rep. Kim Hyun-jung (Democratic Party of Korea) ● This bill would mandate the immediate cancellation of

Aug. 4, 2025

Son Heung-min bids teary farewell to Spurs in Seoul

A day after announcing his departure from Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min played his final match for the club in front of his Korean fans during a friendly against Newcastle United on Sunday at Seoul World Cup Stadium. After 65 minutes, Son left the pitch waving tearfully to more than 64,000 fans, who gave him a standing ovation. Teammates and opponents embraced him as the stadium echoed with chants of “Nice One, Sonny!” A tribute video, a farewell lap and the evening rain made for an emotional

Aug. 4, 2025

Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency

WASHINGTON (AP) — US President Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying in a social media post that the popular broadcaster "knows nothing about me or what I have done." Trump's comments came a day after Charlamagne, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, criticized Trump on the Fox News show "My View with Lara Trump." The show is hosted by the president's daughter-in-law, a former co-chair of the Republican National Committee. Asked how he would rate Trump's pres

Aug. 4, 2025

[Cory Franklin] Try to adapt to weather extremes

When it comes to reporting on the comparative health of nations, there is ample bias in the national and international press about American shortcomings. Some of it is justified -- disproportionate numbers of obesity and firearm deaths are usually cited by medical and nonmedical sources, as well as the relatively high infant mortality. But no less important are environmental deaths, specifically those related to hot and cold weather, which are rarely cited. The US figures are far more impressive

Aug. 4, 2025