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2017 Miss Universe Is France Amid Tough Competition; Host Steve Harvey "Sure" About Winner This Time

Jan 30, 2017 16:11 pm UTC| Entertainment

23 year-old Dentistry student Iris Mittenaere of France is declared this years Miss Universe. Mittenaere was crowned winner of the beauty pageant, which was held at a packed Mall of Asia in Pasay City, Manila,...

‘Vikings’ Season 4, Episode 20 Spoilers: “The Reckoning” – Ragnar’s Sons Continue Vengeful War; Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Warrior Introduced as Ivar’s Worthy Opponent

Jan 30, 2017 16:01 pm UTC| Entertainment

Vikings season 4s episode 20, titled The Reckoning, will follow Ragnars sons as they continue their vengeful war against the English. Meanwhile, Jonathan Rhys Meyers is set to be introduced as a warrior named Heahmund...

‘Arrow’ Season 5, Episode 11 Spoilers: “Second Chances” – Oliver Gains Ally in Talia al Ghul to Defeat Kovar?

Jan 30, 2017 16:01 pm UTC| Entertainment

Arrow season 5s episode 11, titled Second Chances, is set to feature Oliver and Talia potentially teaming up in order to defeat Constantine Kovar. The synopsis for Second Chances posted on TV Guide reads, Talia al Ghul...

‘The 100’ Season 4, Episode 1 Spoilers: “Echoes” – Clarke Forced to Deal with Aftermath of Battle with A.L.I.E., Threat of New Apocalypse

Jan 30, 2017 16:00 pm UTC| Entertainment

The 100 season 4s episode 1, titled Echoes, is set to follow Clarke as she and her allies are forced to deal with the aftermath of the battle with A.L.I.E. from the previous season. Clarke and Bellamy are set to work...

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 4, Episode 12 Spoilers: “Hot Potato Soup” – Coulson’s Team Attempts to Save Koenig Twins Pursued During Search for Darkhold

Jan 30, 2017 11:54 am UTC| Entertainment

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4s episode 12, titled Hot Potato Soup, is set to feature Coulson and his team as they attempt to save the Koenig twins, who are hunted down during the search for the powerful Darkhold. The...

‘Teen Wolf’ Season 6, Episode 10 Spoilers: “Riders On the Storm” Features Impending Battle Between Scott’s Pack, Douglas; Stiles Finally Returns

Jan 30, 2017 11:53 am UTC| Entertainment

Teen Wolf season 6s episode 10, titled Riders On the Storm, is set to feature the impending battle between Scotts pack and the villainous Douglas. Stiles has finally reunited with his friends and will fight alongside them...

‘The Flash’ Season 3, Episode 11 Spoilers: “Dead or Alive” – Cisco Challenges to Fight Gypsy Over H.R’s Fate

Jan 30, 2017 11:53 am UTC| Entertainment

The Flash season 3s episode 11, titled Dead or Alive, is set to feature Ciscos impending fight against Gypsy over H.R.s fate after H.R. is set to stand trial for the crime of inter-dimensional travel. The synopsis for...

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Economy

Interest rates: the ugly dilemma facing Europe’s central banks – and why it’s a mistake to cut too soon

Central banks in Europe are discovering an old dilemma: when they lower interest rates because inflation is slowing down, its likely to weaken their currencies. This in turn may delay the fall in inflation towards their...

Europe is still in short-term crisis mode over Ukraine and lacks a vision for its post-war identity

Some believe that the war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed Europe, giving birth to a different kind of European order. That is, it appears to be driving structural shifts in the way Europe is run and organised that...

Mortgage prisoners: regulatory changes and low credit scores have left thousands trapped in a cycle of high payments

There are 8.5 million households in the UK who own a home with a residential mortgage, often with fixed interest rates from two to five years. Usually, when that mortgage deal ends, the borrower will move to another deal...

What should you do if you can’t pay your rent or mortgage?

The cost of living crisis is making it difficult for many people to pay their bills, including housing costs. Private sector rents have increased by an average 9% over the year to February 2024, and rising interest rates...

Reducing energy demand and improving efficiency will help prevent the next gas crisis

Gas prices have relaxed, Europe has come out of the winter with record gas storage levels and a surfeit of liquefied natural gas is set to reach the shores of Europe over the coming years. Many commentators are hopeful...

Politics

Gabon: post-coup dialogue has mapped out path to democracy – now military leaders must act

At the end of April 2024, a long and peaceful process of national dialogue in Gabon between the military junta, presided over by coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema, and civil society, represented by 580 civilians,...

How German media attention idealises female Ukrainian refugees

According to the latest available data, around 3.7 million Ukrainians are internally displaced, while nearly 6.5 million have registered as refugees globally. With 1.13 million, Germany has taken in the largest...

Over 26 million South Africans get a social grant. Fear of losing the payment used to be a reason to vote for the ANC, but no longer – study

Social grants to reduce poverty feature prominently in the campaign promises of political parties in South Africas 2024 national and provincial general elections, set for 29 May. The countrys social grants system is one...

Donald Trump Allegedly Offers Oil Execs a Deal to Scrap EV Incentives for $1B Donation

Former President Donald Trump reportedly proposed a $1 billion deal to oil executives, offering to end electric vehicle (EV) subsidies in return for campaign funding, according to The Washington Post. This move underscores...

US Supreme Court upended decades of precedent in 2022 by allowing voters to vote with gerrymandered maps instead of fixing the congressional districts first

For the 2022 midterm elections, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use congressional districts that violated the law and diluted the voting power of Black citizens. A 5-4 vote by the Supreme Court in February...

Science

Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests

One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is that the forces in galaxies do not seem to add up. Galaxies rotate much faster than predicted by applying Newtons law of gravity to their visible matter, despite those...

Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of

Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without...

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...

Technology

Tesla's ‘Cybercab’ Robotaxi Interior Leaked in New Promotional Video

Tesla may have unintentionally leaked the interior of its highly anticipated Cybercab Robotaxi in a recent promotional video, sparking excitement and speculation. Teslas Robotaxi Vision Unveiled Over the past few...

Tron Founder Justin Sun's $2.5 Billion Ethereum Stash Sparks Investor Interest

Tron founder Justin Suns $2.5 billion Ethereum investment is stirring significant market interest, highlighting his confidence in the cryptocurrencys future. Justin Suns Ethereum Holdings Explained Tron founder...

Ethereum Price Target Reaches $4,000; Altcoins Gain 20% Amid Market Rally

Ethereums price target has climbed to $4,000, reflecting market momentum. Meanwhile, altcoins have gained 20%, contributing to the market rally. SEC Decision Could Propel Ethereum Price Beyond $4,000 On Monday, the...

Shibarium BONE Token Set for Potential Binance Listing, Price Up by 5%

Binances recent request for project proposals has ignited the Shiba Inu community, fueling a 5% surge in BONE token price amid speculation of a potential listing. Binances New Strategy Supports Small-to-Medium...

Wendy’s Launches $3 Breakfast Deal as McDonald’s Tests Limited $5 Value Meal in June

Wendys will offer a $3 breakfast deal starting May 20, while McDonalds plans a $5 value meal for June, reflecting a strategic push to attract budget-conscious consumers amid high inflation. Wendys $3 Breakfast Deal...