South Korea is planning to increase the number of medical students by 16% in 2027, with further growth planned for later years. The health ministry announced the move after a period of tension that began in February 2024, when trainee doctors walked out to protest earlier plans for larger enrollment
South Africa saw a 16 % drop in rhino killings last year, the second straight time it has fallen that much. The environment ministry said 352 rhinos were killed in 2025, down from 420 the year before and 499 two years earlier. The country holds almost half of Africa’s endangered black rhinos and
South Beach, a part of Miami’s barrier island, has become a favorite spot for retirees who love sunshine and easy strolls. The area stretches from 23rd Street to South Pointe Park, and locals call it “SoBe. ” More than half of its residents are 65 or older, enjoying the sea breeze and bright days.
South Korea's skiing scene is in hot water right now. Just as athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Lindsey Vonn are getting ready for the Winter Olympics, a big scandal hits home. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee (KSOC) is under fire for some serious allegations. First off, there's a coach accuse
South Carolina's school voucher program is off to a shaky start. The Education Oversight Committee was supposed to release a report on how voucher students are performing. But they missed the deadline. Why? The Supreme Court changed the rules. Now, parents have to collect the data instead of schools
South Dakota is trying again to put some of its money into Bitcoin. A lawmaker there, Logan Manhart, has brought back a bill that would let the state invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin. This is the same idea he tried last year, but it didn't work out then. Last time, the bill failed be
South Carolina is facing a serious measles outbreak. It has now surpassed Texas's previous record of 762 cases from last year. This is a big deal because the U. S. was declared measles-free in 2000. Now, there's a real chance that status could be lost. The outbreak started in October but has been s
Southland, a crime drama that first aired on NBC in 2009, has found a new home on Netflix. This show, which later moved to TNT, is gaining popularity on the streaming platform, making it to the top 10 list. It's surprising that Southland lasted as long as it did, considering how it portrays the grit
South Carolina is getting ready for a big ice storm this weekend. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is taking action to keep roads safe. They are spreading salt on highways to prevent ice from building up. In some areas, ice could be half an inch thick. Even though driving is risky, treating ro
South Dakota's Governor, Larry Rhoden, has proposed a new law that could land people in prison for interrupting religious services. This idea came after a protest inside a church in Minnesota. The protest happened shortly after a tragic shooting in Minneapolis. The governor wants to change the rule
