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“Sense8” Season 2 Petition Now Online; Netflix Boss Explains Why Show Got Cancelled

Jun 13, 2017 02:38 am UTC| Entertainment

There is an ongoing campaign by fans of the futuristic drama Sense8 to get the show a third installment. Screenrant said Sense8, which was created by The Matrixs Wachowski siblings Lana and Lilly and J. Michael Straczynski...

“The Bachelorette” Spoilers: Did Rachel Picked Peter For Her Final Rose? Fans Root For Business Owner Following Suspicious Snapchat, First Date Success

Jun 13, 2017 02:37 am UTC| Entertainment

When current Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay revealed ahead of the show that she is currently engaged to a contestant, fans were eager for this season to debut so they could watch who among the handsome contestants is the...

“Luke Cage” Season 2 Update: Lucy Liu Spotted On Set; How Is The “Elementary” Actress Involved In The Netflix Superhero Series?

Jun 12, 2017 16:44 pm UTC| Entertainment

As filming for the Season 2 of Luke Cage is underway, a set of photos shared on Instagram has tongues wagging whether we should be expecting an industry veteran to grace the Netflix series. Last week, Elementary star...

“The Americans” For Your Consideration Campaign Involves “The Russians Are Here” Ads For Emmy Run; Showrunners Tease Details About Series’ Final Season

Jun 12, 2017 13:34 pm UTC| Entertainment

Over the weekend, newspaper readers and political show viewers got a cryptic surprise when an ad campaign showcased a startling image of the Washington Monument cloaked in a Russian flag. Deadline said in the ads, the...

New “Doctor Who” Has Been Cast To Follow Peter Capaldi; Former Showrunner Confirms New Time Lord Is Younger, Steven Moffat Says It Wouldn’t Be A Woman

Jun 12, 2017 13:32 pm UTC| Entertainment

Ahead of actor Peter Capaldis departure in Doctor Who, multiple reports are saying that BBC has already cast his replacement. The identity of the actor who will play the 13th Doctor has intrigued fans for quite some...

“A Series Of Unfortunate Events” Casts Newcomers, Including “Castle” Star Nathan Fillion, “Veep” And “Arrested Development” Actor Tony Hale For Season 2

Jun 12, 2017 08:37 am UTC| Entertainment

The second installment of A Series Of Unfortunate Events will be introducing some fresh faces for its Season 2, including a couple of TV powerhouses. According to Empire Online, Castle star Nathan Fillion will be...

“Bachelor In Paradise” Postpondes Production Over Alleged “Misconduct”: What Happened On The Set?

Jun 12, 2017 08:37 am UTC| Entertainment

Excited for the upcoming season of Bachelor In Paradise? There might be a little delay with the debut of the shows fourth installation, as production for the reality series has been shut down temporarily. According to...

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Economy

Nigerians throw naira notes around to show love: but it could land you in jail

The legal implication of physically damaging the naira, Nigerias currency, came into focus recently with the prosecution of at least two celebrities by the countrys Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Nigeria has a...

The US is one of the least trade-oriented countries in the world – despite laying the groundwork for today’s globalized system

Given the spate of news about international trade lately, Americans might be surprised to learn that the U.S. isnt very dependent on it. Indeed, looking at trade as a percentage of gross domestic product a metric...

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Politics

Sudan’s civil war is rooted in its historical favouritism of Arab and Islamic identity

The current civil war in Sudan goes beyond a simple power struggle between two generals. It reflects a deep-rooted crisis within the countrys governing structure thats been present since it gained independence from the...

South Africa’s youth are a generation lost under democracy – study

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the countrys youth democracys children had enormous opportunities for advancement, all thanks to successive post-apartheid governments led...

Sadiq Khan on track for third term as London mayor – but nearly half of Londoners dissatisfied with performance

Polls have consistently shown that the incumbent mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, appears to be on track to win a third term in office at the upcoming mayoral elections on May 2. One poll we commissioned as part of our...

The politics stopping the UK from opening a youth mobility scheme with Europe

Earlier this week, it seemed possible that young people in the UK might soon be able to travel freely to work and live in Europe again. The European Commission laid out proposals to open mobility to millions of 18- to...

Biden administration tells employers to stop shackling workers with ‘noncompete agreements’

Most American workers are hired at will: Employers owe their employees nothing in the relationship except earned wages, and employees are at liberty to quit at their option. As the rule is generally stated, either party...

Science

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

The Mars Sample Return mission has a shaky future, and NASA is calling on private companies for backup

A critical NASA mission in the search for life beyond Earth, Mars Sample Return, is in trouble. Its budget has ballooned from US$5 billion to over $11 billion, and the sample return date may slip from the end of this...

Dark matter: our new experiment aims to turn the ghostly substance into actual light

A ghost is haunting our universe. This has been known in astronomy and cosmology for decades. Observations suggest that about 85% of all the matter in the universe is mysterious and invisible. These two qualities are...

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Technology

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Rumored to Boost Longevity with 'Battery AI'

Samsungs upcoming Galaxy S25 Ultra is poised to incorporate Battery AI, an innovative technology promising to improve battery life by up to 10% through smarter energy management. Unlocking the Potential of Battery AI in...

AI Protocol Render (RNDR) Soars 15% As Bitcoin Fights For Balance

As Bitcoin grapples with market volatility, altcoin Render (RNDR) stands out with a remarkable 15% surge, showcasing its resilience amid the crypto markets tumult. This surge comes as Bitcoin struggles to find stability,...

Huawei's Covert US Funding Scheme Raises Eyebrows Amid Export Ban

The revelation of Huaweis discreet sponsorship of U.S. research through a Washington-based foundation has reignited concerns about the efficacy of the export ban. Despite regulatory hurdles, the tech giant managed to fund...

Crypto.com's F1 Sponsorship Expansion Sparks Global Visibility Drive

Crypto.com, one of the top exchanges in the digital currency ecosystem, is set to expand its sporting ad budget. Notably, the trading platform is looking to expand its dominance in its push for global...

Stablecoins Set to Overtake Visa, Ripple CEO Affirms XRP and ETH Not Securities

Stablecoins are poised to challenge Visas dominance in payment volume, marking a significant shift in the crypto landscape. Meanwhile, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse asserts that XRP and Ethereum (ETH) are not securities,...