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‘Jack Ryan’ season 3 could pose the biggest challenge yet to John Krasinski’s character; When will it premiere?

Feb 26, 2020 10:08 am UTC| Entertainment

Amazon Prime Videos take on Tom Clancys Jack Ryan franchise is certainly a good example of how TV show and movie reboots should be done. Fans are now very excited to hear about Jack Ryan season 3 after the successful...

‘Alita: Battle Angel 2’ possible release date, plot: Does Alita need new a love interest with Hugo most likely gone?

Feb 26, 2020 10:03 am UTC| Entertainment

There are many plot possibilities that are worth thinking about while the Alita Army awaits for Disney to confirm the making of Alita: Battle Angel 2. One of them is whether or not Alita (Rosa Salazar) should meet a new...

‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba’ chapter 196: Nezuko might end up helping Muzan instead of Tanjiro

Feb 26, 2020 09:51 am UTC| Entertainment

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapter 196 could prove to be pivotal in the fight between Tanjiro and Muzan. While the drastically weakened demon might mean that Tanjiro will have a good chance of surviving the ordeal, the...

‘Rick and Morty’ season 4 episode 6: Theories and predicted release date; Fans are convinced Morty has died

Feb 26, 2020 07:57 am UTC| Entertainment

Rick and Morty season 4 premiered last year, but it only aired five episodes so far. Since December 2019, the show went on hiatus, and fans are wondering when Adult Swim will release the next chapters. The shows hiatus...

BTS V’s ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ solo track ‘Inner Child’ tops music charts and recorded as the highest-selling in Korea

Feb 26, 2020 06:12 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS V has a solo track in his groups newly-released album called the Map Of The Soul: 7. The record was dropped on Feb. 21, and as expected, it trended and smashed various music charts as it clinched the top spot. The...

Lee Min Ho excited to return soon via his new drama ‘The King: The Eternal Monarch’

Feb 26, 2020 05:52 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho is set to officially return to the drama scene very soon, and fans could not wait for it. The actor will be making his comeback via SBS The King: The Eternal Monarch, which is expected to be released in the...

Song Joong Ki to return to the small screen as tVN greenlights ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ season 2; Filming confirmed to begin soon

Feb 26, 2020 05:51 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki will be back on TV as Arthdal Chronicles has been confirmed by tvN for season 2. It was reported that filming for the drama would also start soon as pre-production works are ongoing already. Renewal and...

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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...