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‘Overlord’ season 4 renewed or canceled: Why fans should still wait for the return of the anime series

Mar 30, 2020 10:08 am UTC| Entertainment

It is close to two years since the third installment of the Overlord anime series has premiered, and fans are still left without a clue on the production of Overlord season 4. That might not be a good indication, but there...

‘The Irregular at Magic High School’ season 2 episode 1 release date, spoilers: What happens when the anime returns

Mar 30, 2020 09:00 am UTC| Entertainment

The wait for The Irregular at Magic High School season 2 will go on for a few more months, but fans are not exactly clueless about whats going to happen when it premieres. It has been revealed that the next installment...

Jungkook unknowingly boosted sales and made V2 Multi-Color shoe brand popular; Idol singer clarifies rumors about his socks

Mar 30, 2020 08:51 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook did it again and made his Midas touch power work once again. It was reported that the Korean brand 23.65 shoes suddenly experienced a big surge in sales when it was first introduced and the company acknowledged...

Song Joong Ki purchases $2.28 million condo unit in Hawaii; Actor in talks for a new movie

Mar 30, 2020 08:19 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki recently splurged on a new property in the U.S.A. He was said to have purchased a luxury condo unit that worth $2.28 million located in Honolulu, Hawaii. To be more exact, his new home sits close to Ala Moana...

‘Food Wars’ season 5 release date, spoilers: 5 things to know before the Fifth Plate’s premiere in April

Mar 30, 2020 08:11 am UTC| Entertainment

Food Wars season 5 or Fifth Plate is going to premiere in barely two weeks. Fans might want to go through these five reminders before seeing the new installment to premiere them for whats to come in the new...

‘Boruto’ chapter 45 release date, predictions, spoilers: Is Jigen sure to be defeated and it’s why Amado defected to Konohagakure?

Mar 30, 2020 07:27 am UTC| Entertainment

An all-new mystery needs to be tangled coming into Boruto chapter 45. Amado surprisingly defected to Konohagakure right when Jigen is about to be attacked by Kashin Koji. Boruto chapter 45 predictions, spoilers The...

‘One Piece’ chapter 976 spoilers, predictions: New release date confirmed; Are Jinbe, Katakuri arriving in Wano to join the war?

Mar 30, 2020 06:48 am UTC| Entertainment

A great war is brewing in One Piece chapter 976, but a couple of characters, Jinbe and Katakuri, are likely still arriving in Wano that would help both alliances. It should also be noted that the manga has taken another...

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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...