Good News
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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Photo Contest
January 16, 2026

Winners of the 2026 World Sports Photography Awards Capture the Grit and Beauty of Athleticism

Sports have it all—guts, glory, heartbreak, and triumph are just some of the emotions part of every game, match, or duel. And professional sports photographers capture it all. One photo competition recognizing the very best for their abilities to do so is the World Sports Photography Awards, sponsored by Canon. This coveted contest just announced its winners of the 2026 competition, showcasing the grit and beauty of this photography genre.

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Inspiring
January 15, 2026

85-Year-Old Grandma Can’t Stop Building Complex LEGO Sets

LEGO isn’t just for kids, and this 85-year-old grandma proves it. She was given her first LEGO set by her grandson (known as woksteampunk on Reddit), who wanted to keep her occupied after she moved from China to Canada to be closer to family. While she faced plenty of challenges getting started, she’s now a LEGO pro and building multiple complex sets per month.

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Street Art
January 15, 2026

Street Artists Honor Legendary Dancer With Mural You Have To Move Around To Appreciate

For Argentine artist duo Vanesa Galdeano and Anali Chanquia, better known as MEDIANERAS, creating a mural honoring Pina Bausch—the late, legendary German dancer and choreographer—meant translating movement into something spatial and experiential. The duo is known for site-specific works that transform architecture into an active visual field rather than a passive backdrop.

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My Modern Met

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