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Lee Min Ho: One of the highest-paid artists in South Korea; Here’s how much the ‘Heirs’ actor is worth

Sep 05, 2019 10:28 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho is definitely one of the popular actors in Korea, and he has gained huge followers overseas as well. Among the Hallyu stars that have solid fanbases overseas, the actor is one of the most recognizable names and...

BTS to have girl group juniors as Big Hit Entertainment launches auditions for lady trainees; CEO knew BTS will be famous global artists

Sep 05, 2019 07:49 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS will soon have their female girl group juniors as their agency, Big Hit Entertainment is set to hold global auditions to create another supergroup. The audition will also be done with its newly-acquired Source Music...

Jungkook: Fans organized unbelievable 450 projects to mark his birthday; BTS member is the first idol to have a phenomenal worldwide celebration

Sep 05, 2019 07:49 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook, the youngest in the BTS boy group, celebrated his 22nd birthday on Sept. 1 and it seems the celebrations are not yet over. This is because fans worldwide organized the biggest birthday celebration for the idol...

Kate Middleton pregnancy rumors overshadowed by claims Duchess is no longer close to Queen Elizabeth II

Sep 05, 2019 06:08 am UTC| Entertainment

Seeing reports about Kate Middleton being pregnant with their fourth baby has become almost a daily occurrence. However, there is a noticeable change in the stories being published about the Duchess of Cambridge more...

‘Transformers 7’ release date, spoilers: Franchise reboot plans lead to 3-year delay?

Sep 05, 2019 05:28 am UTC| Entertainment

Fans may not be hearing plenty of update about Transformers 7 at this point, but it was not always the case. In recent years, Paramount has had apparent plans for the franchises future after the release of...

Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo divorce: How the actors are emotionally and financially affected by their split

Sep 05, 2019 05:28 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyos divorce was finalized more than a month ago, but people are still talking about their split. It is just fortunate that although their split shocked their fans worldwide, their divorce...

Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi divorce rumors: Heartbreaking reason behind Amsterdam trip quashed

Sep 04, 2019 10:15 am UTC| Entertainment

No matter how much happy Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi seem, divorce rumors always follow them. Recently, the couple reportedly went on a trip abroad for a heartbreaking reason. They allegedly need time away from...

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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...