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Xiaomi Unveils High-Performance SU7 Ultra Hypercar with 1,548 Horsepower

Jul 22, 2024 13:47 pm UTC| Business Technology

Xiaomi has unveiled the SU7 Ultra, a high-performance hypercar prototype designed to compete on the Nrburgring race track. With 1,548 horsepower and a top speed of 350 km/h, the SU7 Ultra showcases Xiaomis cutting-edge...

Japan's French Cup Noodle Series Debuts with Bold Flavors and Rich Broths

Jul 22, 2024 13:39 pm UTC| Business

Nissins French Cup Noodle series, launching July 22, features rich flavors inspired by French cuisine, such as Homard Bisque, Chicken Supreme Sauce Truffle, and Provencal Bouillabaisse. Nissin Launches French-Inspired...

Venezuelan election: Will continuity beat change?

Jul 22, 2024 12:07 pm UTC| Business

2024 will see presidential elections in six Latin American countries, the results of which will leave an indelible mark on the region for years to come. Each election has the capacity to transform the regional dynamic, but...

Discover Perkins' Ultimate Value Breakfast Trio for Under $7

Jul 22, 2024 03:14 am UTC| Business

Perkins Restaurant Bakery introduces the Great American Trio, offering three incredible breakfast deals under $7. These value-packed meals are available all day at participating locations, featuring their famous...

Taco Bell Tests Cheesy Dipping Burritos at Select Detroit Locations

Jul 22, 2024 03:10 am UTC| Business

Taco Bell is testing its latest creation, Cheesy Dipping Burritos, at select locations in Detroit, Michigan. These burritos, filled with seasoned beef and rice and served with warm nacho cheese sauce for dipping, aim to...

Don’t Miss Duck Donuts’ New Cookie Dough Topping and Milkshake

Jul 22, 2024 03:08 am UTC| Business

If you believe you have already experienced the ultimate donut topping, wait until you sample the latest additions at Duck Donuts! Duck Donuts is the only donut chain that can assert that it is the finest at customizing...

Burger King Unveils Fiery Bacon Whopper and Spicy New Fries Nationwide

Jul 22, 2024 03:03 am UTC| Business

Burger King launches the Fiery Menu, featuring the Fiery Bacon Whopper and a range of spicy new fries. The five-item menu, which includes Fiery Mozzarella Fries and Fiery Chicken Fries, offers different spice levels and...

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Economy

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Imposes Blockade on Iranian Shipping Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets were rattled Monday after the United States announced a blockade on Iranian shipping following the breakdown of weekend peace negotiations. The decision has renewed fears over Middle East energy...

Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further

South Koreas Bank of Korea governor nominee, Shin Hyun-song, signaled on Monday that policymakers stand ready to intervene should the Korean won experience excessive depreciation. In written statements submitted to...

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge Past $100

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude jumping 8% to $102.93 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

U.S. Futures Plunge as Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse and Hormuz Blockade Looms

U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply Sunday evening after ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran broke down, raising fears of prolonged conflict and further disruptions to global energy markets. The...

Spain's Sanchez Visits China to Deepen Trade Ties Amid U.S. Tensions

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrived in China on Monday for his fourth visit in four years, reinforcing Spains commitment to an independent foreign policy that has increasingly put him at odds with U.S. President...

Politics

Taiwan Insists Government Must Lead Cross-Strait Engagement Amid China's New Incentives

Taiwans top security official has made clear that any response to Chinas latest proposed trade and tourism measures must be government-led, not driven by opposition party diplomacy. National Security Bureau chief Tsai...

Spain's Sanchez Urges China to Take Greater Global Leadership Role During Beijing Visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to assume a more meaningful role in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change, international security, defense, and the fight against inequality....

Hungary's Orban Loses Power as Magyar Wins in Landslide; U.S. Reactions Divided

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was voted out of power after 16 years in office as Hungarians turned out in record numbers to elect center-right challenger Peter Magyar....

Peru Presidential Election 2025: Lopez Aliaga Leads Early Results

Early official vote counts from Perus presidential election reveal that right-leaning candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is currently ahead of the competition, securing 23.4% of the vote. With only 5% of ballots tallied so far,...

Trump Dismisses Iran Talks, Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade

President Donald Trump signaled indifference toward renewed diplomacy with Iran on Sunday, telling reporters at Joint Base Andrews, I dont care if they come back or not, if they dont come back, were fine. His remarks...

Science

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...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

NASA's Artemis II Crew Arrives in Florida for Historic Moon Mission

The four astronauts chosen for NASAs Artemis II mission have touched down at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking the beginning of final launch preparations for the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. NASA...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

TSMC Posts Record Q1 2026 Profits Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is on track to deliver its fourth straight quarter of record-breaking earnings, with analysts forecasting a 50% jump in net profit for the first quarter of 2026. The surge is...

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...

SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

Nasdaq Inc. confirmed late Friday that SanDisk Corporation will enter the Nasdaq-100 Index, taking the spot previously held by Atlassian Corp Plc when markets open on Monday, April 20, 2026. The change signals a broader...

TSMC Posts Strong Q1 2025 Revenue, Riding AI Chip Demand Wave

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the worlds leading contract chipmaker, has reported first-quarter revenue of T$1.134 trillion (approximately $35.71 billion USD), surpassing analyst expectations and...