A tragic plane crash occurred in South Korea, resulting in the deaths of 179 people when the aircraft failed to land safely. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the accident. In other news, Magnus Carlsen, a Norwegian chess grandmaster, withdrew from a championship due to a controversy over dress code rules, specifically involving jeans, but has since rejoined the competition. Meanwhile, an innovative young woman from Edmonton is gaining attention for her work on developing a 3D printer suitable for space applications, in collaboration with NASA. In Afghanistan, the Taliban is imposing further restrictions by announcing plans to close all non-governmental organizations that employ women, raising concerns about the impact on humanitarian efforts in the region.
