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BTS Jin has a new nickname; What is it and how he got the moniker?

Jan 02, 2020 06:23 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS Jin earned a new nickname in 2020, and this was given to him on New Years Eve. The phenomenal South Korean boy band performed some of their hits at the 2020 Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve event on Dec. 31 at the...

Lee Min Ho expresses his wish to return his fans love and support through improved career and staying healthy

Jan 02, 2020 06:20 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho has millions of fans around the world, and he acknowledged that without them, he is nothing. He will not even have work or career in the entertainment business, so this new year, he wants to give back their love...

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle: Divorce in the horizon?

Jan 02, 2020 01:56 am UTC| Entertainment

As far as everyone knows, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are spending some time away from the spotlight and on break from their royal duties. However, with the reports circulating about the...

Prince William, Kate Middleton divorce rumors: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge seen in separate cars

Jan 02, 2020 01:56 am UTC| Entertainment

While Prince William and Kate Middleton are known for having a happy marriage since getting married in 2011. However, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridges latest outing have since sparked rumors of a divorce between the two...

Song Joong Ki: Actor spotted in public for the first time in months following his divorce from Song Hye Kyo

Jan 01, 2020 10:52 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki has not been seen since his marriage from Song Hye Kyo ended after just one year and eight months. He was briefly seen when he met up with Richard Armitage, his co-star in the upcoming sci-fi movie called...

BTS V celebrates 24th birthday; #BornToVLoved and #HappyVDay trended worldwide and dominates the list of top tweets

Jan 01, 2020 10:52 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS V turned 24 on Dec. 30, 2019, and as expected, the ARMYs around the world sent their greetings and wishes for the idol singer. They also sent gifts and prepared many events for him, and these even started weeks before...

‘Money Heist’ season 4 air date, spoilers: Plot, cast, and other details for the next installment of ‘La Casa de Papel’

Jan 01, 2020 10:49 am UTC| Entertainment

Money Heist season 4 was announced while season 3 is on air, and this only indicates how popular the crime drama has become. This is a Spanish series with the original title La Casa de Papel, and heres everything we know...

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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...