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‘The Dark Tower’ Film Updates: First Exclusive Footage of Nikolaj Arcel’s Stephen King Adaptation Scheduled to Debut on October at EW PopFest

Aug 16, 2016 06:19 am UTC| Entertainment

The Dark Tower exclusive footage is scheduled to be released at the upcoming EW PopFest celebration to be held at the Reef in Los Angeles on October. According to Collider, new footage of Arcels upcoming live-action...

‘Justice League’ Movie Updates: Henry Cavill Teases Major Storyline with Black Superman Suit

Aug 16, 2016 05:04 am UTC| Entertainment

Justice League actor Henry Cavill teased a major storyline for the upcoming film by posting an image of a black Superman suit on social media. The rumored storyline may be taken from DCs popular multi-issue comic book The...

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Cast, Updates: Michael Chernus Joins Tom Holland as the Film’s First Villain the Tinkerer; Sony yet to Confirm Michael Keaton as The Vulture

Aug 15, 2016 11:30 am UTC| Entertainment

Spider-Man: Homecoming is set to feature Michael Chernus as the films first official villain the Tinkerer. Sony is yet to confirm Michael Keatons involvement as the Vulture in the upcoming film. According to Deadline,...

‘Robin Hood’ Film, Updates: Futuristic Adaptation Lands Visual Effects Master Hasraf ‘HaZ’ Dulull as Director, Production Slated to Begin in 2017

Aug 15, 2016 09:43 am UTC| Entertainment

Robin Hood is a planned futuristic adaptation based on the iconic Robin Hood of English folklore to be produced by Gianni Nunnari of 300 fame. Visual Effects Master Hasraf HaZ Dulull has signed on to direct film set in a...

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ Cast, News: Paul Rudd Offers Brief Update on Sequel’s Development; Peyton Reed Expresses Enthusiasm on Returning as Director

Aug 15, 2016 08:43 am UTC| Entertainment

Ant-Man and the Wasp lead actor Paul Rudd recently offered a brief update on the sequels development. Ant-Man director Peyton Reed also expressed his enthusiasm over returning for a follow-up in a previous...

‘Murder On The Orient Express’ Movie Updates: Angelina Jolie Exits Director Kenneth Branagh’s Film, Charlize Theron Eyed for Leading Role as Replacement

Aug 15, 2016 07:56 am UTC| Entertainment

Murder on the Orient Express will not feature Angelina Jolie in the lead role after the actress exited the project due to scheduling conflicts. Charlize Theron is reportedly eyed as Jolies replacement. According to...

‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 6 Updates: New Plot Arcs Delve Deeper into Each Character’s Backstory; Emma Discovers a “Life-Altering Secret”

Aug 15, 2016 07:09 am UTC| Entertainment

Once Upon A Time season 6 is set to feature new plot arcs that will delve deeper into each characters back story. The incoming seasons logline also revealed that Emma will be confronted by a life-altering secret. Season...

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Economy

Asian Stocks Tumble as Tech Selloff Deepens Ahead of Fed Decision, Big Tech Earnings

Asian stock markets posted steep losses on Wednesday as a sharp technology sector selloff continued for a second day, with South Korea leading regional declines ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves policy announcement and...

Gold Price Holds Near $4,025 Ahead of Fed Decision as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil

Gold prices traded little changed during Asian trading on Wednesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserves closely watched interest rate decision, while renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle...

Hong Kong Home Prices Extend Winning Streak With 13th Straight Monthly Gain in June

Hong Kong home prices continued their upward momentum in June, marking the 13th consecutive month of gains, although the pace of growth slowed as the property market faced fresh economic headwinds. According to data...

Oman Proposes Strait of Hormuz Plan as U.S., Iran Remain Divided Over Shipping Fees

Oman has presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal aimed at restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz, including a system of voluntary contributions from ships using the strategic waterway, according to Reuters citing a...

Chile Central Bank Holds Interest Rate at 4.5% as Inflation and Global Risks Persist

Chiles central bank left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.5% on Tuesday, in line with market expectations, as policymakers weighed persistent inflation against slowing domestic economic activity and ongoing...

Politics

California ICE Detention Center Found to Have Inadequate Medical Care, Court Monitor Says

A court-appointed monitor has concluded that Californias largest immigration detention center failed to provide adequate medical care to detainees, finding the facility out of compliance with a previous federal court order...

US Intercepts Iranian Ballistic Missiles as Middle East Tensions Escalate

The U.S. military said it successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran toward American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, describing the attack as an attempted surprise strike amid heightened...

Trump, Zelenskiy Discuss Patriot Missile Production and Ukraine Peace Talks

U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met in Washington on Tuesday to discuss reviving peace negotiations with Russia, expanding Ukraines air defense capabilities, and strengthening...

U.S., Saudi Forces Launch Precision Strikes on Iran-Backed Militants in Iraq

The U.S. military announced Tuesday that American and Saudi Arabian armed forces carried out coordinated precision strikes in Iraq targeting Iran-backed militant groups accused of threatening regional security. According...

Zelenskiy Urges Trump for More Anti-Ballistic Missile Systems to Strengthen Ukraine Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that he used his visit to Washington to press U.S. President Donald Trump and key U.S. senators for additional anti-ballistic missile systems and interceptors,...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

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...

Technology

X Challenges Australia’s Expanded Social Media Ban Enforcement Powers

Elon Musks social media platform X has criticized Australias proposal to expand the powers of its online safety regulator, arguing the changes could conflict with U.S. law, threaten international legal principles, and...

Meta CEO Zuckerberg Opposes U.S. Ban on Chinese AI Models, Warns Against Overregulation

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has urged the U.S. government not to prohibit advanced Chinese artificial intelligence models, arguing that such restrictions would not help the United States maintain its competitive edge in the...

Trump Administration to Ban Chinese Robots, Power Inverters Over AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration is set to introduce new restrictions on Chinese technology imports, targeting advanced robots and power inverters as part of a broader effort to strengthen U.S. national security and protect the...

TSMC Gradually Restarts Japan Chip Plant After Kumamoto Earthquake

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the worlds largest contract chipmaker, has started gradually restoring operations at its Japan semiconductor facility after a powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture forced...

SK Hynix Q2 Profit Hits Record as AI Memory Chip Demand Fuels Growth

SK Hynix reported record second-quarter earnings as surging demand for artificial intelligence memory chips and stronger memory pricing drove exceptional growth, reinforcing its position as one of the biggest beneficiaries...