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How can we get to the bottom of Hollywood’s diversity problem?

Feb 21, 2017 08:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

The struggles of black individuals in the United States have all shared the attempt to be understood as full complicated human beings, says Jelani Cobb, professor of African-American Studies in Ava DuVernays excellent...

‘Chicago PD’ Season 4, Episode 15 Spoilers: “Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-Will" – Olinksy Goes Undercover; Ruzek Returns but Diminished to Patrol Duty

Feb 21, 2017 07:02 am UTC| Entertainment

Chicago PD season 4s episode 15, titled Favor, Affection, Malice or Ill-Will, will feature Olinksy as he goes undercover as a hitman for hire. Meanwhile, Ruzek officially returns from his undercover assignment only to...

‘The Blacklist’ Season 4, Episode 15 Spoilers: “The Apothecary” – Liz Races to Save Red from Poison by Hunting Down Culprit

Feb 21, 2017 06:42 am UTC| Entertainment

The Blacklist season 4s episode 15, titled The Apothecary, is set to follow Liz as she and her team as they race to save Red from dying from a lethal dose of poison. Liz will attempt to hunt down the culprit responsible...

‘Supernatural’ Season 12, Episode 13 Spoilers: “Family Feud” – Sam, Dean Investigate Murder at Museum; Kelly Kline Seeks Protection with Demon

Feb 21, 2017 06:42 am UTC| Entertainment

Supernatural season 12s episode 13, titled Family Feud, will follow Sam and Dean as they investigate a murder at a museum. They will enlist Rowenas help in finding Gavin, who may be a clue in the mystery. Meanwhile, Kelly...

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 13, Episode 14 Spoilers: “Back Where You Belong" – Alex Returns to Grey Sloan while Meredith Fights to Keep Job

Feb 21, 2017 06:40 am UTC| Entertainment

Greys Anatomy season 13s episode 14, titled Back Where You Belong, is set to feature the return of Alex to Grey Sloan. Meanwhile, Meredith will be forced to fight for her job after Baileys suspension. The synopsis for...

‘Riverdale’ Season 1, Episode 5 Spoilers: “Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness” – Betty Continues Investigation on Jason’s Death, Uncovers Own Family’s Dark Secrets

Feb 21, 2017 05:04 am UTC| Entertainment

Riverdale season 1s episode 5, titled Chapter Five: Heart of Darkness, will follow Betty as she continues her personal investigation over Jasons untimely death while uncovering her own familys dark secrets in the process....

‘Nashville’ Season 5, Episode 9 Spoilers: “If Tomorrow Never Comes” Deals with Aftermath of Rayna’s Near-Death Encounters; Connie Britton Talks Car Crash

Feb 21, 2017 04:52 am UTC| Entertainment

Nashville season 5s episode 9, titled If Tomorrow Never Comes, is set to feature the aftermath of Raynas near-death encounters in the previous episode. Rayna will attempt to write one more song with Deacon for their...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slip in Asia as Iran Strait Deadline Looms

Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Monday following a strong weekly performance, with investors closely watching escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. Spot gold...

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Fuels Oil Surge as Asian Markets Brace for Impact

Asian markets opened with a cautious tone Monday as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued shaking investor confidence. U.S. President Donald Trumps stern warning to Iran threatening devastating military...

Dollar Holds Steady as Yen Nears Critical 160 Level Amid Iran War Escalation

Global currency markets opened cautiously on Monday as the U.S. dollar maintained its footing while the Japanese yen hovered dangerously close to the psychologically significant 160-per-dollar threshold. Thin trading...

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,...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Leader's China Visit: A Peace Mission Amid Rising Tensions

Taiwans Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is heading to China on Tuesday in a landmark visit the first by a KMT leader in over a decade. She describes the trip as a peace mission, with a potential meeting with...

U.S. and Iran Edge Toward Potential 45-Day Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions

Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are gaining momentum, with mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey joining negotiations aimed at brokering a potential 45-day ceasefire, according to a report by...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

Iran Rejects Trump's Hormuz Ultimatum, Threatens Wider Trade Disruption

Iran has firmly pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trumps latest threats over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing his ultimatum and introducing new conditions that could further destabilize global trade routes. The...

Trump Issues Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Conflict

President Donald Trump has set an 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the worlds most critical oil shipping routes, warning of severe military consequences if the demand...

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

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

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...