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Japan's Kozushima island eyes tourism boom after certification as international dark sky park

Dec 30, 2020 23:31 pm UTC| Business

The 18 square-kilometer Kozushima island in Japan is hoping that recent recognition by Arizona-based International Dark-Sky Association of its efforts to preserve its starry night skies will be a boon for local...

Daewoo cancels 891 billion won shipbuilding deal with African firm

Dec 30, 2020 23:23 pm UTC| Business

Daewoo Shipbuilding Marine Engineering Co. canceled an 891 billion-won container ship deal with an African company due to its failure to comply with contract terms. The African shipper signed the deal with Daewoo...

Bitcoin Poised to Overtake the Gold Market

Dec 30, 2020 07:32 am UTC| Business

Bitcoin has been dubbed the replacement of gold and the digital markets non-sovereign evolution of currency. For Bitcoin to successfully replace gold, it would need to increase 25 times from the current level, which might...

Gender Economic Disparity In Construction Sector

Dec 30, 2020 07:22 am UTC| Business

Contrasts in womens and mens get to assets, status, and well-being, which more often than not support men and are regularly organizing through the law, equity, and social standards In spite of a run of balance enactment...

SeaWorld’s Q3 Shows Strong Positioning to Ride Out Pandemic

Dec 30, 2020 00:54 am UTC| Business

When people reflect on the unprecedented year that was 2020, a fond trip to a theme park may not be the first activity that comes to mind. Major parks, attractions, and other tourist destinations worldwide have seen...

Make Money at Home By Trading Cryptocurrency

Dec 30, 2020 00:45 am UTC| Business

In recent days, Bitcoin has reached record highs at nearly $20K per coin. Its been a three-year climb back to these record levels that were first reached in Nov/Dec of 2017. During this time, there was a precipitous drop...

About Robinhood Investing & Trading

Dec 30, 2020 00:40 am UTC| Business

Technology is advancing further and further and now; we even have investing apps! These mobile apps are making it possible for people all over the world to stay on top of their beloved investments on the go. All of these...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Supply Disruption Fears

Global oil prices climbed sharply on Thursday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran fueled concerns about further supply disruptions in the Middle East. Brent crude oil prices surged by as...

Asian Stocks Slip as Oil Prices Surge and Fed Signals Inflation Risks

Asian stock markets declined on Thursday as investors reacted to a sharp rise in oil prices, mixed corporate earnings, and a cautious outlook from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The combination of geopolitical tensions, energy...

Dollar Holds Near Two-Week High as Fed Hawkish Shift Lifts Yields, Yen Near Intervention Zone

The U.S. dollar remained close to its strongest level in more than two weeks on Thursday, supported by a hawkish shift from Federal Reserve policymakers that pushed Treasury yields to a one-month high. Currency markets are...

US Stock Futures Mixed as Fed Holds Rates, Oil Prices Surge, and Big Tech Earnings Drive Market Moves

U.S. stock index futures traded mixed on Wednesday evening as investors reacted to the Federal Reserves latest policy decision, rising oil prices, and a fresh round of earnings from major technology companies. Market...

China Factory Activity Extends Growth in April Despite Global Pressures

Chinas manufacturing sector continued to expand for a second consecutive month in April, signaling resilience in the worlds second-largest economy despite ongoing global uncertainties. According to official data from the...

Politics

Russian Drone Strikes Hit Odesa Again, Injuring Civilians and Damaging Infrastructure

Russian drone attacks targeted the southern Ukrainian city of Odesa overnight, marking the second assault this week and leaving at least 18 people injured, according to local officials. The latest strike adds to the...

US House Advances $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Budget Plan

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a three-year budget framework that could unlock an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement, marking a significant step in shaping future border security policies....

Trump to Receive Briefing on Potential U.S. Military Action Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to receive a high-level security briefing on Thursday regarding new military options targeting Iran, according to a report by Axios citing unnamed sources. The briefing will be led...

Taiwan Independence Explained: History, Status, and Rising China Tensions

Taiwan independence remains a highly debated issue in global politics, especially as tensions between China and the United States continue to shape international relations. The topic is expected to feature prominently in...

Taiwan Activates Backup Communications After Undersea Cable Break on Dongyin Island

Taiwan has activated emergency backup communications for Dongyin, its northernmost and strategically important island, after an undersea cable was damaged due to shifting shipwreck debris caused by severe weather. The...

Science

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

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...

Technology

Meta Raises 2026 Capex Outlook Amid AI Spending Surge, Shares Drop After Earnings

Meta Platforms has increased its full-year capital expenditure guidance for 2026, signaling continued aggressive investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure despite rising costs and market concerns. The company...

Amazon Stock Dips Despite Record Earnings as AI Infrastructure Spending Surges

Amazon (AMZN) shares slipped 2.6% in after-hours trading on Wednesday, even after the company delivered record-breaking quarterly earnings that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The decline reflects investor concerns over...

Alphabet Earnings Surge on AI Growth, Cloud Revenue, and Strong Search Performance

Alphabet Inc. delivered an impressive first-quarter performance, surpassing Wall Street expectations with strong growth driven by its Cloud division and core Search business. The tech giant reported adjusted earnings per...

Qualcomm Stock Surges Despite Weak Guidance After Q2 2026 Earnings Beat

Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM) shares climbed sharply on Wednesday, closing up 9% after a volatile trading session triggered by its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings report and softer-than-expected forward guidance. The...

Microsoft Azure Growth Forecast Beats Expectations Amid Rising AI Competition

Microsoft has projected stronger-than-expected growth for its Azure cloud business, signaling continued momentum in the competitive cloud computing and artificial intelligence market. The company announced it expects Azure...