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Students in South Korea sit the annual College Scholastic Ability Test. There is huge pressure on this exam, which determines young people's university choices and, in turn, their job and even marital prospects, leading to a heavy mental health burden.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 26, 2025

Entrance exam wars: A pressure cooker for South Korean youth

South Korea comes to a standstill on the day of the national university entrance exam. But so does students' possibility to determine their future paths beyond a mere test score.
Nissan is set to roll out a number of new and refreshed models in fiscal 2025 and 2026 as it seeks to halt its financial free fall.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 26, 2025

Nissan’s next CEO says it needs partners and he’s open to Honda

Ivan Espinosa, who currently serves as Nissan’s chief planning officer, takes the helm at a critical time for the company.
The NFL shield logo at midfield during the 2024 NFL Munich Game at Allianz Arena on Nov. 10.
MORE SPORTS / Football
Mar 27, 2025

NFL competition committee proposes replay and kickoff changes

Another proposal would let teams declare an onside kick at any time in a game as long as the kicking team is trailing.
Alysa Liu competes in the women’s short program during the World Figure Skating Championships at TD Garden in Boston on Wednesday.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Mar 27, 2025

Women's skating favorites falter as Liu leads at worlds

Three-time defending champion Kaori Sakamoto, trying to become the first woman in 65 years to capture four consecutive world crowns, was a disappointing fifth.
Racing Bull's Yuki Tsunoda drives during the qualifying session of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Mar 27, 2025

Tsunoda confirmed to replace Lawson at Red Bull from Japanese GP

Tsunoda started the season strongly and has shrugged off an early career reputation for being excitable and erratic.
Yuki Tsunoda and Liam Lawson prior to a practice session at least year's Qatar Grand Prix.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Mar 28, 2025

Tsunoda and Lawson both have plenty to prove after swap

For Tsunoda the task at Red Bull is clear: Score substantial points toward the constructors' championship and support Verstappen's bid for a fifth successive drivers' title.
Miura and Kihara celebrate after winning the world pairs title on Thursday in Boston.
MORE SPORTS / Figure skating
Mar 28, 2025

Miura and Kihara edge German pair to win second world figure skating title

The Japanese duo scored 219.79 points to capture the world crown by 0.71 of a point over Germany's Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin.

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The sun shines from behind a waving Philippine flag at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial.
Eighty years after the Battle of Manila, old foes forge new ties