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Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban baby rumor: The couple reportedly adopted a child - Here’s the truth

Jul 24, 2020 11:50 am UTC| Entertainment

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been rumored to have adopted a baby last year. Now people are looking for the child that they supposedly brought home to be their youngest son. Nicole and Keiths adoption of a baby...

George Clooney, Amal Alamuddin rumor: Actor allegedly fed up with his wife and announced he wants to leave L.A. and go to Italy

Jul 24, 2020 11:50 am UTC| Entertainment

George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin are said to be going through tough times again as husband and wife. The pair is said to be at odds as they are debating over the Batman actors wish to go to Italy and stay in their Lake...

Jeniffer Aniston: Brad Pitt’s ex-wife was reportedly chosen by Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom to be their child’s godmother

Jul 24, 2020 11:10 am UTC| Entertainment

There is a new rumor about Jennifer Aniston but this time, it is not about divorce or her ex-husbands. It was reported that she was chosen to be Katy Perry and Orlando Blooms childs godmother and she agreed. Jen was...

BTS: Guinness World Record awards new milestone to the South Korean boy group and here’s their new world record

Jul 24, 2020 11:09 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS just made a new record, which is very impressive. The world is still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, but apparently, the South Korean boy band never stopped working. The new Guinness World Record In fact,...

Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise: Inside their massive $3 million wedding that ended up in divorce and Tom’s estrangement from Suri Cruise

Jul 24, 2020 11:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise had been married for six years before calling it quits in 2012. At the time of their separation, their daughter Suri Cruise was only six years old. It can be recalled that prior to their...

Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt rumor: Actress reportedly decided to cancel her divorce with the father of her children

Jul 24, 2020 10:57 am UTC| Entertainment

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt called it quits in 2016, just after two years of tying the knot. They were actually living in for a few years already and had kids before they finally held their wedding. After splitting in...

Ellen DeGeneres cries foul! Host reportedly feels being threatened and terrorized after the ‘Mean Ellen’ controversy

Jul 24, 2020 10:53 am UTC| Entertainment

Ellen DeGeneres was criticized after she was accused of being mean to her staff on The Ellen Show. Due to the heavy backlash that she received, it was said that 62-year-old TV personality fees that she is being...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

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

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...