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‘The Winds of Winter’: George RR Martin admits COVID-19 global crisis gives him time to focus more on ‘TWOW’

Apr 06, 2020 07:19 am UTC| Entertainment

The Winds of Winter is still under the category of work in progress even after almost nine years when it was first announced. Its release has been pushed back a lot of times so it is understandable why some fans are...

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ spoilers: Fans predicting Tariq’ death in the spinoff and here’s why

Apr 06, 2020 07:18 am UTC| Entertainment

Power Book II: Ghost is not a continuation of season 6, but apparently, it will be about James St. Patrick, the lead character in the Power drama series. It is not certain though how this spinoff will feature Ghost or how...

‘Boruto’ chapter 45 release date, spoilers: Teaser confirms Kashin Koji vs. Jigen battle begins

Apr 06, 2020 07:15 am UTC| Entertainment

Early teasers for Boruto chapter 45 confirmed that the battle between Kashin Koji and Jigen would officially start in the upcoming installment. While Jigen already proved his combat prowess, several factors might affect...

‘Better Call Saul’ season 5 episode 8 air date, spoilers: Jimmy turned ‘Bagman’ as Lalo instructed him to pick up money in the desert

Apr 06, 2020 06:52 am UTC| Entertainment

Better Call Saul season 5 episode 8 will show Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) trying to save his client Lalo Salamanca (Tony Dalton) who is in prison. The lawyer will also receive a request from this antagonist whos also a...

‘The Curse of Oak Island’ season 7 episode 20 airdate, spoilers: Team launches new strategy to find the original Money Pit

Apr 06, 2020 06:45 am UTC| Entertainment

The Curse of Oak Island season 7 episode 20 is up next and it will be an exhilarating chapter as Rick, Marty Lagina and their team made new discoveries. The digging on the borehole OC-1 was carried out and although it...

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ season 2 release date, spoilers: Official trailer confirms Shirogane’s interesting introduction to the new character

Apr 06, 2020 06:42 am UTC| Entertainment

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War season 2 will be released in a few days, and the latest teasers have shown fans some of the most significant scenes they should look forward to. For one, the scene where Miyuki Shirogane gets...

‘Domestic Girlfriend’ season 2 possible release date: Manga’s confirmed ending in 2020 could make anime’s return more likely

Apr 06, 2020 06:28 am UTC| Entertainment

The Domestic Girlfriend manga series, written and illustrated by Kei Sasuga, will reportedly end in the coming months. There are several ways this could affect the decision on whether or not the anime adaptation gets...

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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,...