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North Korea has confirmed that it tested a Hwasong-12 "mid-range ballistic missile" on Sunday, marking the first time it has done so since 2017. On Sunday morning, both Japan and South Korea detected the launch of a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), the seventh such test this month. The test was condemned by both countries as a threat to regional security, with South Korean officials warning that the launch might lead to the resumption of long-range missiles and nuclear weapons testing. "The inspection fire test was conducted for the goal of selectively checking the ground-to-ground mid-range long-range ballistic missile Hwasong-12 and validating the overall accuracy of this weapon system," according to the North Korean state news agency KCNA. The Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead," according to North Korea. The Hwasong-12 can carry a "large-size heavy nuclear warhead," according to North Korea. The mis

After artists such as Neil Young deleted their tracks from Spotify in protest over suspected disinformation, the music streaming service has said that it will begin directing listeners of podcasts about COVID-19 to facts regarding the epidemic. Given the uproar sparked by Young's refusal to remove episodes of The Joe Rogan Experience, which has been criticized for propagating misinformation, Spotify Chief Executive Daniel Ek wrote a post on Sunday outlining more open platform policies. Following a request by medical professionals to prohibit Rogan from promoting "many myths concerning COVID-19 vaccinations," the musicians, including Joni Mitchell, demanded last week that Spotify remove their songs or drop podcaster Joe Rogan. "This advisory will direct listeners to our dedicated COVID-19 Hub," Ek said. "This resource provides easy access to data-driven facts, up-to-date information shared by scientists, physicians, academics, and public health authorities a