AOC asserts Venezuela is ‘south of the equator’ while criticizing the Trump administration at the Munich Security Conference.
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Mockery Over Geography Mistake During her participation in the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sparked a wave of criticism after incorrectly stating that Venezuela is “below the equator” while discussing U.S. foreign policy. This occurred during a panel at the Technical University of Berlin. While Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, […]
AOC criticized for saying Venezuela is south of the equator while attempting to display her foreign policy knowledge
Ocasio-Cortez Faces Mockery Over Geography Gaffe in Germany WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York has come under fire for incorrectly stating that Venezuela is “below the equator” while trying to demonstrate her knowledge of foreign policy during a panel in Germany. While Venezuela sits directly on the equator, that didn’t stop Ocasio-Cortez, who […]
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen achieves a groundbreaking Olympic medal for South America
Saturday was a monumental day for Lucas Pinheiro Braaten. The 25-year-old Brazilian alpine skier made history by clinching the gold medal in the men’s giant slalom, outperforming Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt. This win is particularly significant as it’s the first Winter Olympic medal for a South American athlete. Piñeiro Braaten raced down the slope, maintaining a […]
South Korea Claims Kim Jong-un Has Picked His Young Daughter to Succeed Him
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Considered Passing Leadership to Daughter On Thursday, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) informed lawmakers that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is potentially designating his daughter, Kim Ju-ae, as his successor. Details about her life remain scarce, largely due to the secretive nature of North Korea. Kim Ju-ae’s existence came to […]
Chloe Kim amazed by South Korean talent at the Milan Cortina Olympics halfpipe
Chloe Kim’s Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics During the women’s halfpipe event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, American snowboarder Chloe Kim experienced a surprising turn of events. After a fall on her final run, she missed out on what would have been her third consecutive Olympic gold medal, allowing South Korea’s Gaon Choi to […]
Severe storm and flash flooding risk in the South due to nationwide storm
Much of the South is experiencing unusually dry conditions, even drought in some areas. Fortunately, a low-pressure system is forecast to bring essential rainfall from Friday through Sunday. However, with the rainfall comes an increased risk of flash flooding, which might persist throughout the weekend. This winter has been particularly dry; nearly 20 areas have […]
Two South Korean skiers disqualified from the Olympics
Disqualification at Winter Olympics Two South Korean skiers were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after their skis were found to have banned wax, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) revealed that Han Da-som and Lee Eui-jin were excluded from the qualifying round of the women’s cross-country classic sprint due to […]
Storm forming across the country puts millions in the South at risk of heavy rain and severe flooding
This weekend, millions in parts of the Southern Plains are facing an escalating risk of flooding. The FOX Prediction Center is monitoring a storm that’s moving across the country. It’s anticipated to deliver substantial rainfall from the Southwest through the plains and into the Deep South, as part of a broader shift in weather patterns. […]
Mistakenly, a South Korean crypto exchange gives away $40 billion in Bitcoin
South Korea’s Bithumb, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, mistakenly transferred more than $40 billion in Bitcoin due to an error during a promotional event intended to distribute minor prizes. This mistake briefly transformed ordinary users into millionaires. The mix-up happened when Bithumb employees were supposed to distribute rewards totaling 620,000 Korean won (which is around $425) […]
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange works to recover $40 billion in bitcoin mistakenly sent to customers
Bithumb’s Cryptocurrency Mishap South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange is in a tough spot trying to reclaim over $40 billion in cryptocurrencies after mistakenly depositing 620,000 bitcoins to customers during a recent promotional event. Bithumb indicated it had rectified most of the incorrect credits, but approximately 13 billion won (around $9 million) remains unclaimed because some […]