New Jersey has no right to ban Kalshi's prediction market, US appeals court rules
A 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals panel ruled on Monday that New Jersey has no authority to regulate Kalshi's prediction market allowing people to bet on the outcome of sports events. The CFTC is headed by President Donald Trump...
US crude oil futures rise over $1 as Trump sharpens rhetoric on Iran
BENGALURU, April 7 : U.S. crude futures rose more than $1 on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz. U.S. West Texas...
Trump lashes out at 'paper tiger' NATO while re-upping Greenland claim
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump lashed out on Monday (Apr 6) at NATO allies who did not support the United States in the war in Iran and reiterated his desire to annex Greenland. Trump's remarks came ahead of a visit by...
Tiger Woods on players' minds as Masters week begins
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Tiger Woods is not at Augusta National this week, but the five-time Masters champion is still very much on the minds of many of those in the 91-player field. Woods' plane reportedly landed in Switzerland last week,...
For these Republicans, the ‘war on woke’ starts at home
In a 2020 video obtained by Fox News, Letlow is seen praising diversity efforts and calling the school’s lack of a diverse faculty “shameful.” She also said the university needed “a person around the table” to fight for diversity, equity...
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games
Apple is asking for the Supreme Court to review when and how it can charge commissions on mobile purchases made via third-party payment systems. The business has requested a motion to stay on a lower court ruling regarding the fees...
The League of Legends KeSPA cup will air globally on Disney+
Disney has inked a deal with the Korea Esports Association that will bring several gaming tournaments to the its streaming platform. Disney+ will be the global live streaming home for Esports Champions Asia Jinju 2026, the 2026 League of Legends...
New budget, same problems
President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 spending request sets the stage for another partisan clash over guns versus butter, while calling for at least one more reconciliation bill that would test Republican unity. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Paul M. Krawzak...
Lee set to meet with leaders of rival parties to discuss economic fallout from Middle East war
By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a meeting with leaders of the ruling and the main opposition parties Tuesday, officials said, as they were expected to discuss measures to mitigate...
With walks aplenty, KBO games taking longer despite pace-of-play rules
After 40 contests into the season played through Sunday, the average game time in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) for a nine-inning affair came to three hours and 12 minutes, 10 minutes longer than last season. This April 1, 2026,...
Samsung's latest TV firmware update fixes the Chromecast issue for older models - finally
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The best Android phones to buy in 2025
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I found Android Auto's hidden shortcut that automates any task in your car - and it's brilliant
While Android Auto gives you safe access to your phone's navigation, messages, calling, and more while driving, using the Custom Assistant shortcut lets you trigger preset actions and automations to control anything you can do with your phone. How users...
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April. 7)
Deficits above 100 trillion won demand fiscal discipline Government finances recorded a deficit exceeding 100 trillion won ($66.7 billion) for a second consecutive year in 2025, highlighting mounting concerns over fiscal sustainability. According to the government's fiscal report approved Monday,...
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April. 7)
Brinkmanship only deepens Hormuz standoff Seoul should launch diplomacy to help end the energy crisis The Strait of Hormuz crisis shows no signs of ending. In an interconnected global economy, every nation — including the United States and Iran —...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
Korean-language dailies -- President Lee expresses 'regrets' over drone flights to North Korea; Kim Jong-un calls such remarks 'broad-minded' (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- S. Korea's president issues first apology to the North, saying he 'expresses regret' over drone flights (Kookmin Daily)...
N. Korea holds workshop of party officials over regional development policy
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a workshop involving chief secretaries of the ruling party's city and county committees in a bid to stress the faithful implementation of leader Kim Jong-un's regional development policy, state media reported...
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April. 7)
The ruling is significant as the first case recognizing the "employer status" of principal contractors over subcontracted workers since the revised Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act — known as the "Yellow Envelope Act" — came into force on...
BTS' 'Swim' dips one spot to No. 2 on Billboard singles chart
April 7 (Yonhap) -- "Swim," the lead track from BTS' fifth studio album "Arirang," has slipped one spot to No. 2 on the U.S. The upbeat alternative pop track came in behind chart-topper Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" on the Billboard...
Trump repeats threats to destroy Iranian bridges, power plants by Tuesday night if deal is not reached
Tuesday (Washington time) if Tehran does not reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz and reach a peace deal with the United States, warning that "the entire country can be taken out in one night." He renewed the threats during a...
Napoli edge Milan to keep Serie A title hopes alive
April 6 : Matteo Politano struck late to give defending champions Napoli a hard-fought 1-0 home win over AC Milan in Serie A on Monday, lifting them to second in the standings. It marked a fifth straight victory for Napoli,...
Justin Rose owns Masters heartache in quest for elusive green jacket
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Justin Rose seemed bemused by the notion that he is a "huge part of the history, the story" of the Masters Tournament. Now 45 and preparing for his 21st Masters, Rose has a very pragmatic approach to...
Soccer has FIFA, Augusta has Fifa as Thai amateur set for Masters debut
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 6 : In the same year the FIFA World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, a Thai golfer named after world soccer's governing body will make his major championship debut at the...
Promoter defends plan for Kanye West to headline London fest
LONDON: One of the promoters of an annual London music festival on Monday (Apr 6) defended plans for Kanye West to headline it, amid a backlash over the US rapper's previous antisemitic outbursts Disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star West - now...
Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats
WASHINGTON: US stocks advanced on Monday (Apr 6) as investors looked for signs of progress toward a US-Iran ceasefire deal and evaluated US President Donald Trump's progressively heated threats of escalation should Iran fail to reopen the Strait of Hormuz....
Helium shortage yet to hit Singapore's semicon, healthcare sectors, but prolonged disruption may push costs up
The manufacturing facilities can provide support across regions if needed, and every critical material has several suppliers to keep operations resilient, said Mr Thomas Tey, senior fab director at UMC Singapore. “For example, while the Iran conflict has tightened global...
Commentary: Artemis moon mission is about learning how to live and work there, not planting a flag
OXFORD, Mississippi: NASA has just reset its Artemis programme, marking a clear strategic shift: space exploration is moving away from a race to achieve milestones and toward a system built on repeated operations, a sustained presence and lunar infrastructure that...
The case for keeping: Why Singapore architect Lionel Leow believes buildings deserve a second life
Designing a building from scratch is “very simple”, according to Lionel Leow. All the director of TA.LE Architects needs is a pencil, a sheet of paper and the freedom to imagine a concept based on the client's brief. It is...
Commentary: How Singapore can make blind boxes less addictive
SINGAPORE: Singapore retailers are cashing in on the blind box craze. No longer exclusive to collector toy brands such as Pop Mart, blind boxes – whose contents are unknown before purchasing and opening – have crossed into the mainstream. According...