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Brexit, comedy and 'Britishness' – what to do when parody becomes real

Jan 05, 2017 13:30 pm UTC| Entertainment Politics

If as it is said comedy is tragedy plus the benefit of time, sometimes time allows things to come full circle. When in 1999 Edward and Tubbs, characters from the BBCs The League of Gentlemen, declared their Royston Vasey...

‘The Crown’ Season 2 Spoilers: Netflix Royal Drama Puts Emphasis on Philip’s Life, Charles’ Role in Elizabeth II’s Reign; Incoming Seasons to Feature Diana

Jan 05, 2017 06:34 am UTC| Entertainment

The Crown season 2 is set to follow Philip and his backstory as well as Charles role in Elizabeth IIs reign. Meanwhile, it was revealed that incoming seasons will feature Diana heavily as she becomes one of the series main...

‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7B Spoilers: Andrew Lincoln Promises More Optimism, Return of Rick’s Willingness to Fight Back

Jan 04, 2017 19:03 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Walking Dead season 7B is set to bring on a more positive and optimistic tone compared to its first half. Andrew Lincoln, who plays main protagonist Rick Grimes, hinted that his character is finally ready to fight back...

‘The Librarians’ Season 3, Episode 8 Spoilers: “And the Eternal Question” Leads the Librarians to a Holistic Spa Run by Vampires

Jan 04, 2017 19:02 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Librarians season 3s episode 8, titled And the Eternal Question, is set to feature the team as they head to a holistic spa run by vampires. Meanwhile, Cassandra continues to deal with her tumor diagnosis. The...

‘Sleepy Hollow’ Season 4, Episode 1 Spoilers: “Columbia” Picks Up After Abbie’s Shocking Death; Ichabod Crane Forges Unlikely Alliances in Quest for New Witness

Jan 04, 2017 18:13 pm UTC| Entertainment

Sleepy Hollow season 4s episode 1, titled Columbia, is set to pick up after Abbies shocking death in season 3. Ichabod Crane will forge unlikely alliances in his quest for a new witness. The synopsis for episode 1...

‘Grimm’ Season 6, Episode 1 Spoilers: "Fugitive" – Renard Orders Manhunt for Nick Following Loft Massacre, Forms Strong Bond with Daughter Diana

Jan 04, 2017 17:07 pm UTC| Entertainment

Grimm season 6s episode 1, titled Fugitive, is set to feature Renard ordering a lethal manhunt to kill Nick following the loft massacre in season 5s finale. Sasha Roiz also revealed that his character is set to form a...

‘Hawaii Five-O’ Season 7, Episode 12 Spoilers: "Ka 'Aelike” / “The Deal" – Team Races Against Time to Rescue Chin from the Diego Cartel

Jan 04, 2017 17:06 pm UTC| Entertainment

Hawaii Five-O season 7s episode 12, titled Ka Aelike / The Deal, is set to feature the Five-O team racing against time to rescue Chin from the vengeful Diego Cartel after he sacrificed his life to save kidnapped niece...

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Economy

China Factory Activity Slips in January as Weak Demand Weighs on Growth Outlook

Chinas factory activity contracted at the start of the year, highlighting persistent pressure from weak domestic demand despite continued policy support from Beijing. An official survey released on Saturday showed that...

U.S. Government Faces Brief Shutdown as Congress Delays Funding Deal

The United States government was on track for a partial shutdown early Saturday after Congress failed to finalize a funding agreement before the midnight deadline. Although the U.S. Senate ultimately passed a bipartisan...

Gold and Silver Prices Plunge as Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair

Gold and silver prices suffered a dramatic selloff on Friday after President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, easing fears about the central banks...

Wall Street Slides as Warsh Fed Nomination, Hot Inflation, and Precious Metals Rout Shake Markets

Wall Street ended Friday on a weaker note as risk-off sentiment dominated trading, driven by hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, a dramatic sell-off in precious metals, and major political developments surrounding...

Asian Currencies Hold Firm as Dollar Rebounds on Fed Chair Nomination Hopes

Asian currencies traded in a narrow range on Friday as the U.S. dollar rebounded modestly from a near four-year low, following comments from U.S. President Donald Trump that he would announce his nominee for the next...

Politics

Venezuela Proposes Amnesty Law and Plans to Transform Helicoide Prison

Venezuelas interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced on Friday a proposed amnesty law aimed at releasing hundreds of prisoners and easing political tensions in the country. Speaking at an event held at the Supreme...

U.S. Approves Over $6.5 Billion in Military Sales to Israel Across Three Defense Contracts

The United States has approved more than $6.5 billion in potential military sales to Israel through three separate defense contracts, according to announcements released by the Pentagon on Friday. The approvals, granted by...

Syria-Kurdish Ceasefire Marks Historic Step Toward National Unity

The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached a landmark ceasefire agreement that sets out a phased integration of Kurdish fighters into state institutions, easing fears of a major military confrontation in...

Putin Envoy Kirill Dmitriev to Visit Miami for Talks With Trump Administration Officials

Russian President Vladimir Putins special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, is expected to travel to Miami on Saturday for meetings with members of U.S. President Donald Trumps administration, according to two sources familiar with...

Kevin Warsh’s Fed Nomination Raises Questions Over Corporate Ties and U.S.–South Korea Trade Tensions

Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trumps nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, is drawing renewed scrutiny over his corporate affiliations as trade tensions between the United States and South Korea escalate. Warsh, a former...

Science

NASA and SpaceX Target Crew-11 Undocking From ISS Amid Medical Concern

NASA has confirmed that the agency, in coordination with SpaceX, is targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. Eastern Time (2200 GMT) on Wednesday, January 14, for the undocking of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International...

Neuralink Plans High-Volume Brain Implant Production and Fully Automated Surgery by 2026

Elon Musks brain-computer interface company Neuralink is preparing for a major expansion, announcing plans to begin high-volume production of its brain implant devices and transition to a fully automated surgical procedure...

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...

Technology

Elon Musk’s Empire: SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Merger Talks Spark Investor Debate

Speculation around a potential Musk Inc has resurfaced as Elon Musks companiesSpaceX, Tesla, and xAIexplore closer ties amid rapid advances in artificial intelligence and automation. With SpaceX expected to go public later...

SpaceX Reports $8 Billion Profit as IPO Plans and Starlink Growth Fuel Valuation Buzz

SpaceX delivered a strong financial performance last year, generating an estimated $8 billion in profit on revenues between $15 billion and $16 billion, according to people familiar with the companys results. The figures,...

SpaceX Updates Starlink Privacy Policy to Allow AI Training as xAI Merger Talks and IPO Loom

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow customer data to be used for artificial intelligence training, a move that could significantly support Elon Musks broader AI ambitions. The policy change comes as...

Nvidia’s $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Faces Internal Doubts, Report Says

Nvidias ambitious plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI, aimed at supporting the training and operation of next-generation artificial intelligence models, has reportedly hit a roadblock. According to a report...

Federal Judge Signals Possible Dismissal of xAI Lawsuit Against OpenAI

A U.S. federal judge has signaled she may dismiss a high-profile lawsuit filed by Elon Musks artificial intelligence startup, xAI, against rival OpenAI, dealing a potential setback to Musk in an escalating legal battle...