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Can Bill Nye – or any other science show – really save the world?

Apr 26, 2017 08:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Netflixs new talk show, Bill Nye Saves the World, debuted the night before people around the world joined together to demonstrate and March for Science. Many have lauded the timing and relevance of the show, featuring the...

“Doctor Who” Update: Next Time Lord Should Be A Woman, Says Former Companion Karen Gillan, Thinks Helen Mirren Would Be A Perfect Fit; Does Peter Capaldi Agree?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

As Peter Capaldi finishes his run as the Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, there has been no word yet on who is going to replace him after he bows out in Season 10. Karen Gillan, who played former Companion...

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 13, Episode 21 Spoilers: “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Bailey, April Attempt to Repair Richard-Catherine Relationship; Maggie Confronts Nathan, Meredith?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

Greys Anatomy season 13s episode 21, titled Dont Stop Me Now, is set to follow Bailey and April as they attempt to repair Richards turbulent relationship with Catherine. Meanwhile, Maggie will find out about Nathan and...

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 10, Episode 22 Spoilers: “The Cognition Regeneration” – Penny’s Ex-Boyfriend Returns, Offers Job; Leonard Gets Jealous?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

The Big Bang Theory season 10s episode 22, titled The Cognition Regeneration, will feature the return of Pennys ex-boyfriend, Zack. It seems that he has a job offer for her. However, Leonard wont be very happy about this...

‘The 100’ Season 4, Episode 9 Spoilers: “DNR” – Jaha Creates Difficulties for Clarke; Eliza Taylor Teases “Intense” Finale

Apr 25, 2017 23:59 pm UTC| Entertainment

The 100 season 4s episode 9, titled DNR, will follow Clarke as she struggles to maintain peace and order after news of Jahas discovery reaches numerous people. Jasper and Bellamy, on the other hand, embark on a quest...

‘Riverdale’ Season 1, Episode 11 Spoilers: "Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again" – Betty Learns Veronica, Archie Helped Alice All Along; Jughead Rebuilds Relationship with Father

Apr 25, 2017 23:58 pm UTC| Entertainment

Riverdale season 1s episode 11, titled Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, will follow Betty as she is left shocked at the discovery that Veronica and Archie have been helping Alice all along. She will struggle...

‘The Blacklist’ Season 4, Episode 18 Spoilers: “Philomena” – Team Attempts to Catch Bounty Hunter Targeting Red’s Associates; Ressler Partners with Former Colleague

Apr 25, 2017 23:57 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Blacklist season 4s episode 18, titled Philomena, will follow the team as they attempt to catch and subdue the bounty hunter that has been targeting Red and his associates. Meanwhile, Ressler will face a moral dilemma...

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Economy

China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Steady as Economic Outlook Remains Cautious

China has once again kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged, extending the pause in monetary policy adjustments to a seventh consecutive month in December, in line with broad market expectations. The Peoples Bank of...

Asian Stocks Rise as Wall Street Tech Rally Lifts Markets, Yen Slumps Despite BOJ Rate Hike

Asian share markets moved higher at the start of the week, following strong tech-led gains on Wall Street, while the Japanese yen continued to weaken sharply against major currencies despite a significant interest rate...

China’s Power Market Revamp Fuels Global Boom in Energy Storage Batteries

Chinas sweeping reforms to its electricity market are rapidly transforming the economics of energy storage, driving a surge in both domestic deployment and global exports of battery technology. As international demand for...

Global Demand for Yuan Loans and Bonds Surges as China Pushes Currency Internationalization

Global investors and borrowers are increasingly turning to the Chinese yuan as lending and financing activity accelerates, driven by attractive pricing and Chinas long-term push to internationalize its currency....

Silver Prices Hit Record High as Geopolitical Tensions Fuel Safe-Haven Demand

Silver prices surged to a record high during early Asian trading on Monday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions that boosted demand for safe-haven assets across global markets. Concerns over renewed hostilities...

Politics

Niigata Set to Approve Restart of Japan’s Largest Nuclear Power Plant in Major Energy Shift

Japan is approaching a pivotal moment in its post-Fukushima energy policy as the Niigata regional assembly is expected to endorse the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, the largest nuclear facility in...

Justice Department Restores Trump Photo in Epstein Files After Review Clears Image

The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed on Sunday that a photo involving President Donald Trump, which had briefly been removed from the cache of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, was restored after an internal review...

U.S., Europe, Ukraine Hold Productive Florida Talks on Ending Russia-Ukraine War

Senior officials from the United States, Europe, and Ukraine concluded three days of high-level talks in Florida aimed at advancing efforts to end Russias war in Ukraine, with discussions centered on aligning positions and...

Najib Razak Awaits Court Rulings in 1MDB Case as Malaysia’s Anti-Graft Drive Faces Test

Malaysias former prime minister Najib Razak is set to learn on Monday whether he can serve the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest, a decision that could have major political and legal implications for the...

Putin Aide Says European, Ukrainian Changes Fail to Improve Ukraine Peace Prospects

A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Sunday that proposed changes by European countries and Ukraine to U.S.-drafted plans for ending the war in Ukraine have not improved the chances of achieving...

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

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...