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What's behind TV bingeing's bad rap?

Apr 18, 2017 05:58 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Call it Netflixs spring binge. At the end of March, Netflix released the critically acclaimed 13 Reasons Why. April features new shows Girl Boss and Bill Nye Saves the World, while Mays lineup includes the second season...

‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Spoilers: Author Liane Moriarty Developing Ideas; New Installment Explores Bonnie’s Story from Original Books?

Apr 18, 2017 05:11 am UTC| Entertainment

Big Little Lies season 2 may be a possibility as teased by author Lian Moriarty. She confirmed that she is currently developing ideas for HBO for a follow-up. The new installment may explore Bonnies story from the original...

13 Reasons Why and Ageing Out of Pop Culture

Apr 16, 2017 14:22 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Youd think Id have learnt my lesson. It was, after all, the same social media feed chiming that 13 Reasons Why was as enjoyable for angsty adults as adolescents that also claimed Kendrick Lamar was Gods gift to...

“Survivor” Contestant Zeke Smith Responds To Gender Expose, Agrees It Was The Right Decision For CBS And Show To Air Moment

Apr 15, 2017 00:08 am UTC| Entertainment

This week, Survivor: Game Changers caused its fans and even social media in an uproar after a troubled contestant outed another competitors gender preference. The Los Angeles Times said Jeff Varner told host Jeff Probst...

“The Last Jedi” Debuts New Trailer: Is Rey Luke Skywalker’s Daughter? The First Order To Make “Big Moves” Against The Resistance

Apr 15, 2017 00:08 am UTC| Entertainment

Last Jedi was released. The new Star Wars trailer is for the 40 year-old sci-fi franchise eight installment, which features the legendary Skywalker family, which was first released at the films panel at the Star Wars...

“Riverdale” Season 1 Spoilers: New Promo, Synopsis Tease Jason Blossom’s Killer; Madeleine Petsch Confirms Reveal Will Be On Episode 12 While Madsen Amick Says Revelation “Will Shock Us All”

Apr 15, 2017 00:08 am UTC| Entertainment

A new episode promo and official synopsis for The CWs addicting teen drama series Riverdale seems to indicate that Archie (KJ Apa) and the gang are close to finding out Jason Blossoms (Trevor Stines) killer. A promo...

“Doctor Who” Season 10 Spoilers: Peter Capaldi Confirms He’s Done Filming Death Scene, Might Know Who The 13th Doctor Is

Apr 15, 2017 00:06 am UTC| Entertainment

Actor Peter Capaldi, who currently plays the 12th Doctor in the BBC series Doctor Who seems to be privy to a lot of things for the next season. In a recent guesting at The Graham Norton Show, Capaldi talked about...

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Economy

Morgan Stanley: Fed Rate Cuts Still on Track Despite Oil-Driven Inflation

Morgan Stanley believes the Federal Reserve will push forward with interest rate cuts in 2026, even as rising oil prices temporarily inflate headline inflation figures. According to the banks analysts, the current...

China's Energy Resilience Shields Economy From Global Oil Shock, Goldman Sachs Says

Goldman Sachs analysts believe China is among the best-positioned major economies to weather the current oil price shock stemming from escalating Middle East tensions, citing the countrys diversified energy strategy,...

UAE's Largest Natural Gas Facility Suspended After Attack-Triggered Fire

Abu Dhabi authorities have temporarily halted operations at Habshan, the United Arab Emirates largest natural gas processing facility, following a devastating attack that triggered a major fire at the site. The incident...

Trump's FY2027 Budget: Major Defense Boost and Domestic Spending Cuts

President Donald Trump has unveiled a bold federal budget proposal for fiscal year 2027, signaling a dramatic realignment of national spending priorities. The plan centers on a significant expansion of military funding...

U.S. Warplane Shot Down by Iran Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict

A U.S. military aircraft was shot down by Iranian forces on Friday, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing five-week conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Both nations confirmed the incident, with...

Politics

Trump Eyes Cabinet Shake-Up Amid Iran War Political Fallout

President Donald Trump is weighing a significant cabinet reshuffle as political pressure mounts over the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, according to Reuters, citing sources close to internal White House deliberations. The...

Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Israel Prepares Strikes and Oil Markets Spiral

Tensions between Israel and Iran have reached a critical flashpoint, with Israeli defense officials confirming preparations for potential strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, pending U.S. authorization. The...

U.S. and Israel Escalate Pressure on Iran Over Strait of Hormuz as War Enters Sixth Week

Six weeks into the U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran, tensions are reaching a critical point as President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Tehran open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating...

Israel Poised to Strike Iranian Energy Sites, Awaiting U.S. Approval

Israel is reportedly preparing to launch military strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, but is holding off pending authorization from the United States, according to a senior Israeli defense official who spoke out...

U.S. Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Expected to Visit Kyiv in April Amid Stalled Peace Talks

Senior Ukrainian presidential aide Kyrylo Budanov confirmed on Saturday that U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to travel to Kyiv in April, marking what would be their first official visit to...

Science

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

Technology

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...

MATCH Act Targets ASML and Chinese Chipmakers in New U.S. Export Crackdown

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has unveiled the MATCH Act, a landmark piece of draft legislation designed to tighten export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment destined for China. The...

Microsoft's $10 Billion Japan Investment: AI Infrastructure and Data Sovereignty Push

Microsoft is set to pour approximately $10 billion into Japan between now and 2029, channeling funds into data center expansion and artificial intelligence infrastructure to meet the countrys growing demand for data...

Australia's Social Media Ban for Under-16s Sparks Global Movement

Australias landmark social media ban for users under 16, which took effect in December, is reshaping digital policy conversations worldwide. Countries including Spain and Malaysia have signaled interest in adopting similar...

SpaceX Eyes Historic IPO at $1.75 Trillion Valuation

Elon Musks aerospace giant SpaceX has quietly filed a confidential IPO registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg News sources familiar with the matter. The move signals that the...

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