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People look on as South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol speaks during a televised speech at a bus terminal in Seoul on December 12, 2024. Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images Hide caption toggle caption Anthony Wallace/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president on Thursday defended his decision to declare martial law last week as an act of governance and denied charges of insurrection. In a speech to the nation, President Yoon Seok-yeol claimed that the opposition-controlled parliament was destroying the country’s free and democratic order, citing the reasons he gave for declaring martial law on December 3.…

If my mother were alive, she would be disappointed in the current state of the Republican Party. But I’m not surprised. She witnessed the Republican Party in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s inch toward scapegoating some Americans to score political points with others, a tactic that Although subtle and often effective, she believed it betrayed those who, like her, had long supported African-American Lincoln Republicans. During the holiday season, I think of my mother, the woman who kept our vast and raucous clan together. No matter what was going on in our lives, as our family grew, we squeezed into…

Under attack from Republicans in Congress over one of the darkest moments of Joe Biden’s presidency, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Democrats should make the most of the worst withdrawal agreement struck by President Donald Trump. He defended his administration’s response to America’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan.Blinken testified before the Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, facing questions and angry criticism from lawmakers in his final term. The top US diplomat was expected to leave for the Middle East in the afternoon, but his departure was delayed by back-and-forth with members, especially Republicans who advised a disorderly withdrawal…

CINCINNATI — Over the past decade, a small Ohio town has been determined to transform itself into the region’s premier destination with things to see and do. Although Hamilton has faced challenges along the way, it is now considered a growing city, attracting new businesses and opportunities. What you need to know Two new businesses are coming to Hamilton, opening on Main Street this fall Agramisis Brothers, a popular Cincinnati ice cream parlor, and Agave & Rye, an upscale taco restaurant, are both excited to be part of the Hamilton community. The city and Chamber of Commerce hope the success…

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has blocked parody news site The Onion from acquiring conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ website Infowars, ruling that the best bid was not obtained in a bankruptcy auction.But Judge Christopher Lopez on Tuesday rejected Jones’ argument that there was “collusion” in the auction.Instead of encouraging more back-and-forth bidding between Onion and the auction’s competitor, First American United Companies Inc., Mr. Lopez said the court-appointed bankruptcy trustee who ran the auction immediately sold Infowars. He said he made a “good faith error” by asking for a final offer. Jones’ supplement sales business was runner-up.“This should have been reinstated,…

global Scholars and stakeholders representing higher education and universities from around the world have launched the first global network aimed at addressing inequalities of access and performance in higher education.The World Access to Higher Education Network (WAHEN) is comprised of members from universities, foundations, and NGOs, as well as policymakers, working together to address deep inequalities in global higher education.The launch and accompanying conference, held at Oxford’s Ruskin College to coincide with Human Rights Day, saw participants from all over the world join in-person and online to encourage countries to continue their commitment to diversity and creating diversity. We asked…

Club management software company Whoosh has entered into a strategic partnership with launch monitor and golf simulation technology company Foresight Sports. The partnership represents a pivotal step in the accessibility of golf technology, as Foresight Sports officially names Whoosh as its preferred partner for reservations and operations management of simulator facilities around the world. The partnership combines Foresight Sports’ cutting-edge simulator technology with Whoosh’s advanced activity and period-based booking capabilities. Together, the companies plan to provide an all-in-one experience for both operators and players, redefining how golf simulator facilities manage operations and enhance customer engagement. “Foresight Sports has long…

listen to article 3 minutes This voice is automatically generated. Please let us know if you have any feedback. Diving overview: Luxury hospitality brand Four Seasons is teaming up with national real estate developer Extell Development Company to build a hotel and residences in the popular ski area of ​​Park City, Utah. Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley will be part of Deer Valley East Village, the first luxury alpine village developed in North America in more than 40 years, according to Four Seasons. Hotel rooms and residences share luxurious amenities, and some homes offer ski-in/ski-out mountain access.…

Federal officials on Wednesday denied claims that a mysterious drone spotted in New Jersey came from an Iranian “mothership.”Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R.N.J.) said on Fox News Wednesday that unidentified flying objects over the state were coming from an Iranian vessel off the East Coast, but the Pentagon has flatly denied that claim. I denied it.Drew, a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said he had heard from “high-level officials” that Iran was in control of the mysterious object.“Iran probably launched a mothership with these drones on it about a month ago, and that mothership is off the east…

Six athletes from Pine Bluff will be the first inductees into the newly established Jefferson County Sports Hall of Fame.Monte Coleman, Rickey Henderson, Torii Hunter, Don Hutson, Willie Roaf and Basil Shabazz are considered all-time greats and will be officially inducted into the Hall of Fame on April 26th at Pine Bluff Country Club. I am planning to enter. The greats were revealed Wednesday at a press conference at the Main Library in downtown Pine Bluff.The group of 12 to 15 legends will be announced in January, and the rest of the inaugural Hall of Fame class will be announced…