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Zac Efron: Network Ten reportedly convincing actor to appear in 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here' by offering $1.5 Million

Jul 16, 2020 11:26 am UTC| Entertainment

Zac Efron has been staying in Byron Bay in Australia to keep away from the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. While he is out of the country, rumors that he could join the Australian edition of Im a Celebrity...Get Me Out of...

Angelina Jolie wants Brad Pitt back? ‘Maleficent’ actress allegedly doing her best to take him away from Jennifer Aniston

Jul 16, 2020 11:25 am UTC| Entertainment

Angelina Jolie has long been rumored to be the reason why Brad Pitt and Jennifer Anistons marriage fell apart. And now that she is divorced from the actor and he is being reported to have mend fences and getting closer to...

‘Super Dragon Ball Heroes’ episode 25 will highlight Janemba’s return in the ‘Big Bang Mission arc

Jul 16, 2020 11:24 am UTC| Entertainment

Fans finally saw the episode 24 of Super Dragon Ball Heroes in late June. The fourth episode in the Big Bang Mission Universe Creations arc presented a surprising story because the plot development shows the Z fighters on...

‘One Piece’ chapter 985 release date, spoilers: Shocking twist as Kaido kills Orochi as part of his Onigashima Project; Yamato, Luffy alliance

Jul 16, 2020 11:18 am UTC| Entertainment

The upcoming chapter 985 of One Piece will be delayed, so there is no release this week. Fans want this as soon as possible because the turn of events is getting really interesting. For one, betrayal killed someone, and...

‘Jack Ryan’ season 3 release date: How many episodes could be released in the show’s third installment

Jul 16, 2020 08:48 am UTC| Entertainment

One of the indicators that Amazon Prime Videos take on Jack Ryan has been a success is the streaming platforms visible eagerness to renew the show. Months before its second installment premiered, Amazon already ordered...

‘Black Clover’ episode 135 release date, spoilers, official preview: Yami, Charlotte join Finral’s mixer; ‘Maid Nero’ has fans excited

Jul 16, 2020 08:47 am UTC| Entertainment

Finral is setting up another mixer for the Black Bulls and Nero in a maid attire also convinces fans to look forward to next weeks episode. Meanwhile, the official preview of Black Clover episode 135 also hints at...

Katie Holmes sparks marriage rumors with a social media post; Actress allegedly hinting she is settling down to remove Suri’s last name

Jul 15, 2020 12:10 pm UTC| Entertainment

Katie Holmes was rumored to be getting married after she posted a photo on her Instagram earlier this month. The picture shows her wearing a white gown while sitting on a platform near a body of water that could be a...

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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...