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Netflix and Suntory Launch Limited-Edition Cola Sour Canned Cocktail in Japan This Fall

Sep 05, 2024 13:19 pm UTC| Technology Business Life

Netflix Japan is teaming up with Suntorys Horoyoi to release a special canned cocktail: the Netflix Cola Sour. Featuring a cola base and mild alcohol content, the drink launches alongside Netflixs fall series lineup....

Starbucks vs. Tully’s: Which Sweet Potato Drink Wins This Fall’s Flavor Showdown?

Sep 05, 2024 13:14 pm UTC| Business Life

As autumn arrives in Japan, Starbucks and Tullys Coffee have launched limited-edition sweet potato drinks. Starbucks Yaki-imo Frappuccino and Tullys Oimo Tea Shake offer distinct flavors, delighting customers with a...

Wendy’s Celebrates Halloween with Frosty Frights Meals and $1 Boo! Books for Charity

Sep 05, 2024 13:10 pm UTC| Business Life

Wendys kicks off the Halloween season with its Frosty Frights kids meal collection and $1 Boo! Books, offering spooky-themed toys and free Frosty treats. Proceeds from Boo! Books support the Dave Thomas Foundation for...

McDonald’s Canada Unveils S’mores McFlurry, Orange Cream Pop Shake, and Big Arch Burger

Sep 05, 2024 13:06 pm UTC| Business Life

McDonalds Canada has launched exciting new menu items, including the Smores McFlurry, Orange Cream Pop Shake, and the Big Arch Burger. These bold additions have stirred up anticipation among McDonalds fans, especially in...

지리(Geely), 저가형 싱위안(Xingyuan) 전기차 출시로 비야디(BYD)에 도전…아이스크림 시승 행사 포함

Sep 05, 2024 02:08 am UTC| Business

지리(Geely)가 새롭게 출시한 저가형 전기차 싱위안(Xingyuan)을 통해 비야디(BYD)를 직접 겨냥하고 있다. 이 도심형 전기차의 출시와 함께 무료 아이스크림 시승 행사를 진행하며 전략적으로 주목받고 있다. 지난 화요일, 지리의...

중국, 2024년 상반기 250억 달러 규모 반도체 투자…미국, 한국, 대만 합계 초과

Sep 05, 2024 02:07 am UTC| Business Economy

중국이 반도체 제조 역량을 강화하기 위해 2024년 상반기에 250억 달러를 기록적인 금액으로 투자하면서 미국, 한국, 대만의 합계보다 더 많은 비용을 지출했다. 이 대규모 투자는 중국이 글로벌 반도체 산업에서 주도적인 위치를...

Digital Currency Revolution

Polygon Kicks Off MATIC to POL Migration, Bringing Key Changes for Investors and Ecosystem Growth

Sep 04, 2024 21:35 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Polygon has launched the migration from MATIC to POL, introducing the hyperproductive token to its ecosystem. POL will serve as the core utility token, with support from leading exchanges. Investors can anticipate enhanced...

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Economy

AI Chip Stocks Face Valuation Pressure as Investors Shift Toward Big Tech and Software

The explosive rally in AI semiconductor stocks is showing signs of cooling as investors question lofty valuations and whether the massive spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure can continue at its current pace....

Malaysia Q2 Economy Grows 5.8%, Beating Forecasts on Strong Tech Exports and Domestic Demand

Malaysias economy expanded by 5.8% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming market expectations and highlighting the countrys resilience despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties. According to advance...

Japan Core Inflation Seen Rising in June, Strengthening BOJ Rate Hike Outlook

Japans core consumer inflation likely accelerated in June as higher energy prices and revised medical service fees offset easing food inflation, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could continue raising...

Nikkei Plunges 5% as AI Stock Selloff Spreads Across Asia

Japans Nikkei 225 tumbled more than 5% on Friday, falling to its lowest level since June 11 as a global selloff in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor stocks intensified. The decline mirrored heavy overnight...

Asian Stocks Slide as Nikkei Leads Losses on Tech Selloff and Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions

Asian stock markets ended mostly lower on Friday, led by a sharp decline in Japans Nikkei 225 as technology and semiconductor stocks extended a global selloff. Investor sentiment also remained under pressure amid...

Politics

Trump Criticizes ABC, NBC and CNN for Limiting Coverage of Election Speech

President Donald Trump criticized ABC, NBC and CNN after the three major U.S. news organizations declined to air his prime-time address on their main television platforms, intensifying his long-running dispute with the...

Iran Launches Fresh Attacks on U.S. Bases as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

Iran launched new attacks on U.S. military facilities in the Gulf on Friday after the United States carried out a sixth straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, deepening a conflict that has unraveled last...

US Military Completes Sixth Night of Iran Strikes as Conflict Escalates

The U.S. military said it completed a new wave of strikes on Iran late Thursday, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations ordered by President Donald Trump as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Nicaragua Cuts Diplomatic Ties With Italy Over Red Brigades Extradition Dispute

Nicaragua has officially severed diplomatic relations with Italy after a renewed dispute over the extradition of former Red Brigades militant Alessio Casimirri, intensifying a decades-long conflict tied to one of Italys...

North Korea Calls South Korea ‘Puppet’ After U.S.-Led RIMPAC Naval Exercise

North Korea sharply criticized South Korea on Friday, labeling Seoul a puppet after its participation in the U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC), warning that Washington and Seoul would be responsible for any...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Mikron H1 2026 Sales Fall 5.9% as Automation Weakness Weighs on Profit

Swiss automation and machining systems manufacturer Mikron Group AG reported lower first-half 2026 results as weaker demand in its Automation and Machining businesses offset strong growth in its Tool division. Despite the...

KAIST, Stanford Develop Self-Dressing Robot for Cleanrooms and Emergency Gear

Researchers from South Koreas Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Stanford University have developed an innovative self-dressing robotic technology that allows people to put on clothing without...

SpaceX Aborts Starship Test Flight as Engine Issue Delays Launch

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) called off the 13th test flight of its Starship rocket just minutes before its scheduled liftoff from its Texas launch site on Thursday after an engine-related issue triggered an automatic abort. CEO...

Sam Altman Admits OpenAI Missteps, Promises Major AI Comeback Focused on User Freedom

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has publicly acknowledged that the company fell short of expectations over the past year, taking personal responsibility for its performance while outlining an ambitious vision for the future. In a...

Moonshot Launches Kimi K3, China's Largest Open-Source AI Model

Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot has introduced Kimi K3, a new open-source AI model the company describes as the worlds largest of its kind, highlighting Chinas accelerating competition with leading U.S. AI...