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'Steven Universe' Season 5 Episode 26 Air Date, Spoilers: Will Steven Be Able to Convince White Diamond to Take Him Seriously in 5th Installment's Last Episode?

Sep 06, 2018 09:07 am UTC| Entertainment

Steven Universe season 5 episode 26 has been much awaited by fans since episode 25, titled Legs from Here to Homeworld, was shown at the Steven Universe Panel during the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) last July 21. One of the...

Demi Lovato Drug Overdose Rumor: ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ Singer Selling LA Home to Run Away from Druggie Pals?

Sep 06, 2018 09:01 am UTC| Entertainment

Demi Lovato nearly lost her life when she was found unconscious in her home in Los Angeles in July. Now, it was reported that the 26-year-old singers family wants her to put the overdose mansion up for sale as they fear...

‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Season 4 Episode 13 Air Date, Plot, Characters: Will Strand Agree with Dorie’s Plan?

Sep 06, 2018 08:54 am UTC| Entertainment

Fear the Walking Dead Season 4 Episode 13 is titled Blackjack and will continue the narrative left by the storm that left the crew separated. The trailer for the next episode has been released by AMC, along with an...

‘One Piece’ Chapter 917 Release Date, Spoilers: Epic Battle Is Brewing as Law, Luffy, Holdem, and Hawkins Meet

Sep 06, 2018 08:49 am UTC| Entertainment

One Piece chapter 917 is now looking like it will be the best installment since the Wano arc started. With the encounter of Trafalgar Law and Basil Hawkins as well as Luffy and Holdem, fans have many reasons to hope for an...

Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban 2018: Did Country Singer's Wife Start a Brawl with Reese Witherspoon Backstage?

Sep 06, 2018 08:06 am UTC| Entertainment

A recent rumor has been circulating in the gossip mill that Nicole Kidman got into a backstage brawl with Big Little Lies co-star Reese Witherspoon during a Keith Urban concert in Nashville, Tennessee last Aug....

Rebel Wilson Shamed for Weight Loss; ‘Pitch Perfect’ Actress Forced to Return Payout to Bauer Media

Sep 06, 2018 08:00 am UTC| Entertainment

Rebel Wilson has lost some weight, but while there are people who praised her for the slimmer frame, there were others who cannot just be happy for her. These individuals chose to criticize and even accuse her of something...

‘Boruto’ Episode 72 Air Date, Spoilers: Is There a Chance for Orochimaru to Appear in Mitsuki’s Arc?

Sep 06, 2018 07:54 am UTC| Entertainment

The preview for Boruto: Naruto Next Generations episode 72 has already confirmed that Tsunade Senju is going to return to the anime series. But given that the franchise is now focused on Mitsuki, is there a chance for fans...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...