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Seungri questioned by police about illegal gambling; Ex-BIGBANG member admitted some of the charges hurled against him

Aug 29, 2019 07:08 am UTC| Entertainment

Seungri, a former member of BIGBANG, was summoned back to the Seoul Police office for new charges. He is being investigated for allegations of gambling while he was on a trip overseas. The 28-year-old ex-idol singer is...

Angelina Jolie is glowing while spending time with children amid rumors she just entered rehab

Aug 29, 2019 07:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Another rumor recently claimed that Angelina Jolie was forced to enter a rehab facility due to her eating issues. However, her photos on recent public outings with some of her children suggest that the actress is actually...

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom jealousy rumors: Singer reportedly angry at the actor for being too close to ‘hot’ assistant

Aug 29, 2019 07:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Engaged couple Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are allegedly at odds due to issues of jealousy. A recent rumor claimed that the Never Really Over singer does not appreciate the actor being cozy with his assistant described in...

George Clooney, Amal Clooney allegedly stopped fighting since expecting another set of twins

Aug 29, 2019 07:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Being one of the most followed Hollywood couples, just like George Clooney and Amal Clooney, comes with a price. That is the relentless media attention wherever they go that also entail constant rumors of a rocky marriage...

BTS: ‘Bring the Soul’ movie breaks records with an unbelievable number of ticket sales

Aug 29, 2019 06:03 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS is still being talked about although they are inactive for a few weeks now. The group is on vacation but their unbelievable fame is still putting them on the headlines. It was reported this week that BTS has broken...

Jungkook joins Barack Obama and Ariana Grande as top record-holder of a post with the most liked update on Twitter

Aug 29, 2019 06:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook is on vacation but this did not stop him from gaining new recognition. The BTS member just made a new record and it is an amazing feat because so far, only Barack Obama and Ariana Grande had made it to the...

Lee Min Ho: Interesting things to know about the “Heirs” actor; Updates about his comeback drama ‘The King: The Eternal Monarch’

Aug 29, 2019 06:03 am UTC| Entertainment

Lee Min Ho is undoubtedly one of the most well-known Korean actors in and outside of South Korea. He achieved success since starring in the Korean drama adaptation of the Japanese manga titled Hana Yori Dango. He played...

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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...