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‘The BFG’ Updates: Steven Spielberg’s Adaptation Attempts to Lure in More Gains for Buena Vista’s Financial Success at Box Office

May 26, 2016 08:08 am UTC| Entertainment

The BFG, Steven Spielbergs upcoming adventure-fantasy film, may attempt to lure in more gains for Buena Vistas financial success at the box office. Walt Disney Companys subsidiary is speculated to reach a total of $2.6...

‘Overwatch’ Threat Prompts ‘Battleborn’ Hefty $20 Price Cut: Available Until May 28

May 26, 2016 05:52 am UTC| Entertainment

At this point, its undeniable that the buzz around Activision Blizzards Overwatch is nearing trembling intensity. Seemingly in fear of the rival online FPS effects on their sales, Gearbox Software has decided that a $20...

‘The Legend of Tarzan’ actor Alexander Skarsgard Looks Ripped in New Poster, Injured Filming Intimate Scene with Co-Star Margot Robbie

May 26, 2016 05:47 am UTC| Entertainment

The Legend of Tarzan released its newest theatrical poster showing a ripped Alexander Skarsgard as the titular character. The actor also revealed that he was injured while filming an intimate scene with co-star Margot...

Applications For New 'Legend Of Zelda' Demo To Start On June 11

May 26, 2016 05:14 am UTC| Entertainment

Nintendo is taking their new Legend Of Zelda title to New York for an exclusive demo that only the first 500 applicants will be able to try. According to The Mary Sue, the Nintendo New York store inside the Rockefeller...

‘Penny Dreadful’ Season 3, Episode 5 Spoilers: “The World Is Our Hell” – Ethan, Hecate Struggle for Survival in Harsh Desert Wasteland [VIDEO]

May 26, 2016 05:12 am UTC| Entertainment

Penny Dreadful episode 5 will focus more on Ethans story as opposed to Vanessas. Entitled The World Is Our Hell, the incoming episode will depict Ethan and Hecates struggle for survival in a harsh desert...

‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 6 Spoilers: Lana Parilla teases Brand New Villains; Return to Land of Untold Stories

May 26, 2016 05:08 am UTC| Entertainment

Once Upon A Time is officially renewed by ABC for season 6. Lana Parilla, who plays the Evil Queen, teased a host of brand new characters and villains to appear in the incoming season. The characters may also make it back...

US Beta Of ‘Pokémon Go’ To Ignite Real-World Poké-Battles

May 26, 2016 05:06 am UTC| Entertainment

The much anticipated mobile game Pokémon Go is set to come stateside with its U.S. Beta which will allow a certain number of participants to do battle against other Pokémon trainers via their mobile phones....

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

What if the Reserve Bank itself has been feeding inflation? An economist explains

Heres something for the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia to ponder as it meets next month to set interest rates. It has pushed up rates on 13 occasions since it began its attempt to restrain inflation in May...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

Technology

Huawei Leaks: Next-Gen Kirin CPU to Rival Apple's M3 Processor

Huaweis chip development team is rumored to be working on a next-generation Kirin CPU that could give Apples M3 a run for its money. The chip is expected to leverage the innovative Taishan V130 architecture, focusing on...

SHIB Burn Rate Soars 88% Following Major Shibarium Upgrade Announcement

Following a crucial upgrade announcement for Shibarium, Shibburn reports a dramatic 88.32% increase in the SHIB burn rate, removing millions from circulation and significantly boosting Shiba Inu coin holders. SHIB...

Solana Co-Founder Clashes with Vitalik Buterin, Champions Meme Coin Culture

In a bold social media move, Solanas co-founder Raj Gokal defended meme coins and subtly critiqued Ethereums Vitalik Buterin, stirring controversy in the crypto community. Solanas Gokal Defends Meme Coins, Warns...

Tesla Model 3 Performance Price Surges Days After Debut, Cybertruck Powershare Costs Skyrocket

Just days after Tesla released its Model 3 Performance, the company increased its price by $1,000. Meanwhile, a Tesla Cybertruck owner faces a staggering $30,000 quote for a Powershare installation, which would enable his...

Apple Partners with OpenAI for On-Device AI in iOS 18, Enhancing Privacy

Apple Inc. has reignited discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into iOS 18, utilizing large language models entirely on-device. According to a Bloomberg report, this move promises to significantly...