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January 16, 2026

Leaders of Japan and South Korea Got Together To Jam Out in K-Pop Drum Duet

After hours of discussing nuclear weapons, economic security, and rare minerals, the leaders of Japan and South Korea decided to let loose. In an impromptu act of harmony, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan and President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea hit the drums, belting out K-pop hits, including BTS’ Dynamite and Kpop Demon Hunters’ Golden.

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January 9, 2026

Finnish Children Are Learning How To Spot AI-Generated Content From the Age of Three

With the rise of AI and algorithm-driven bias, fake news is everywhere—and alarmingly—it’s becoming increasingly harder to spot. However, in Finland, the next generation is learning how to decipher what’s real and what isn’t from an early age. Since the 1990s, the innovative nation has built media literacy into its national curriculum, teaching children as young as three how to analyze different types of media and recognize disinformation.

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December 15, 2025

Actor Dick Van Dyke Turns 100 and Shares His Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Life

Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 100th birthday on December 13, and the legendary actor has surprisingly simple advice for living a long life. According to the Mary Poppins star, a positive mindset is key—and science backs him up. Living a long and healthy life depends on many factors, from genetics to lifestyle choices. However, research increasingly shows that mindset matters too.

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December 5, 2025

Jesse Eisenberg Makes Life-Saving Kidney Donation to Someone He’s Never Met

Jesse Eisenberg has long been dedicated to giving blood, but he’s now taking his generosity to the next level by donating a kidney to a complete stranger. When asked about his selfless decision earlier this year on the Today show, the Oscar-nominated actor said, “I don’t know why. I got bitten by the blood donation bug. I’m doing an altruistic donation (in) mid-December. I’m so excited to do it.

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