Spring in the southeastern United States brought a phenomenon that occurs only every few decades – the mass emergence of cicadas. This year, for the first time in over two centuries, two different species of these insects, with life cycles of 13 and 17 years, decided to emerge from the ground simultaneously.

Dubai, the pearl of the United Arab Emirates, known for its futuristic skyscrapers and luxurious resorts, recently experienced extreme weather conditions. Fierce storms swept through the region, causing severe flooding that impacted the daily lives of residents and the city's infrastructure. Flooded streets, impassable roads, and closed airports are just some of the scenes that dominated social media and news services.

In an era of unlimited access to multimedia content, the phenomenon known as "binge-watching," or marathon viewing of TV series and movies, is becoming increasingly common. As emphasized by Danesh A. Alam, a psychiatrist from Northwestern Medicine, prolonged exposure to continuous dopamine stimulation can lead to lasting changes in the nervous system. Excessive engagement in such activities can result in addiction, comparable to that induced by psychoactive substances, thereby deepening both mental and emotional problems.

Facing a shrinking armed force due to a declining number of recruits, South Korea is turning to innovation by launching a tender for the purchase of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for its Army and Marine Corps. According to a tender published early this month by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the budget for these combat robots is set at 49.63 billion won (about $36.56 million USD).