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BTS V: ARMYs worldwide claim the idol singer boosted the BTS’ fandom’s size by threefold after the release of ‘Dynamite’

Aug 26, 2020 08:50 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS V is one of the most popular members in his group, which is already known worldwide. The group definitely has a huge fandom and recently, the ARYMs claimed that the number of BTS fans has ballooned even more and it was...

Song Joong Ki: Actor cast and prepared for ‘Space Sweepers’ before marriage to Song Hye Kyo

Aug 26, 2020 08:50 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki has a new movie that is set to premiere soon. This is South Koreas very first sci-fi flick and based on the video teasers, it is very high quality and at par with Hollywood made movies of the same...

‘Money Heist’ season 5: Who is El Professor’s new nemesis? Showrunner drops clue

Aug 26, 2020 06:20 am UTC| Entertainment

The fifth season of Money Heist was just announced not long ago and as the drama was already confirmed, the production works are now in full swing. While fans feel certain that Netflix will renew this crime drama for...

‘Rick and Morty’ season 5 spoilers: Showrunners give an update about the series; Fifth installment will be released on schedule

Aug 26, 2020 06:14 am UTC| Entertainment

The favorite adult animation is on its way and fans are hoping Rick and Morty season 5 would be released soon. It seems that their wish will come true because showrunners Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon recently revealed...

BTS' J-Hope helps children affected by COVID-19 crisis by donating 100 Million

Aug 26, 2020 06:13 am UTC| Entertainment

J-Hope, the BTS member recently made donations for children who were affected by the global coronavirus pandemic. It was said that the rapper in his group donated a total of KRW100 million in the hopes of easing some...

Julia Roberts reportedly engaged in flirtation with Matthew McConaughey; Danny Modder enraged

Aug 25, 2020 09:59 am UTC| Entertainment

Julia Roberts reportedly made her husband Danny Moder upset after she was spotted flirting with Matthew McConaughey. It was said that the incident happened during the table read for the 1982 film Fast Times At Ridgemont...

Ellen DeGeneres’ ‘The Ellen Show’ canceled from Australian TV as investigations on ‘toxic’ workplace continue

Aug 25, 2020 09:59 am UTC| Entertainment

Ellen DeGeneres has been appearing on the headlines lately due to the allegations that she created a toxic environment in her workplace. She was also accused of being a bully, racism and other negative actions. Ellens...

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Economy

Russia Stocks End Flat as Energy Shares Support MOEX Index

Russian stocks finished mixed after the close of trading in Moscow on Saturday, with the MOEX Russia Index ending the session unchanged at 0.00%. Market sentiment remained cautious as gains in select energy and utility...

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

Politics

Australia Mourns Bondi Beach Hanukkah Attack Victims as Government Orders Security Review

Australia marked a national day of reflection on Sunday to honour the victims of a deadly gun attack that struck a Hanukkah celebration at Sydneys Bondi Beach a week earlier, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. The...

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker as “International Piracy”

The Venezuelan government has strongly condemned the seizure of a new oil tanker near its coast, accusing the United States of committing what it described as a serious act of international piracy. In an official statement...

Bangladesh Mourns Slain Youth Leader as Funeral Draws Thousands Amid Political Unrest

Tens of thousands of Bangladeshis gathered in Dhaka on Saturday to attend the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a slain youth leader and election candidate whose killing has intensified political unrest ahead of the countrys...

U.S. Intercepts Venezuelan Oil Tanker in International Waters Amid Escalating Blockade Tensions

The United States has intercepted an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, intensifying tensions just days after President Donald Trump announced a total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil shipments...

Google and Apple Warn U.S. Visa Holders to Avoid International Travel Amid Lengthy Embassy Delays

Alphabets Google and Apple have advised certain employees working in the United States on temporary visas to avoid international travel, as visa stamping delays at U.S. embassies and consulates can now stretch up to 12...

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...