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How sports fans respond to their teams' wavering odds of winning

Jan 16, 2020 09:52 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports

The most diehard NFL fans have already seen their seasons come to an end. This has nothing to do with whether their hometown team made the playoffs and everything to do with the annual exercise in humility known as fantasy...

‘NBA 2K20’ update: Trae Young, Nikola Jokic hits 90 OVR ratings mark as Paul George loses 2 points

Jan 16, 2020 08:15 am UTC| Technology Sports

NBA 2K20 players are finally getting the latest update on the overall (OVR) ratings of their favorite players. The change in Trae Young and Nikola Jokics numbers are some of the most remarkable updates in this batch as...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor 2020: Boxing icon could soon fight UFC star as Floyd Mayweather rematch remains elusive

Jan 15, 2020 09:55 am UTC| Sports

Sports fans have been eagerly waiting to hear about Manny Pacquiaos return to the ring since other big names in boxing already have fights set in the first quarter of 2020. The wait might be worth it in Pacquiaos case as...

NFL rumors: Josh McDaniels stays with New England Patriots after not getting signed as Cleveland Browns head coach?

Jan 14, 2020 09:45 am UTC| Sports

The National Football League 2019 playoffs began, but that is not the only aspect of the sport that has been making headlines recently. Teams who did not make it past the regular season have started making drastic changes...

Michael Schumacher: What is the F1 legend’s condition six years after his accident?

Jan 13, 2020 11:28 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher celebrated his 51st birthday more than a week ago, but as he gets older, fans to want to know if he is okay. The fans who continue to support him despite the lack of updates with regards to his health...

Exercise: we calculated its true value for older people and society

Jan 10, 2020 10:42 am UTC| Insights & Views Sports

Taking up exercise is one of the most popular New Years resolutions for people wanting to improve their health. But our research shows that the benefits of older people going to exercise groups go beyond self-improvement...

Manny Pacquiao next fight: Danny Garcia doesn’t think the Filipino boxer really wants to fight him

Jan 08, 2020 07:00 am UTC| Sports

Manny PacMan Pacquiaos camp has said several times that the Filipino boxer intends to return to the ring early this year. While official details of his next fight remain unknown, it is clear that he would not run out of...

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Economy

U.S. Treasuries narrowly mixed ahead of November JOLTs job openings, FOMC speeches

The U.S. Treasuries remained narrowly mixed during Fridays afternoon session ahead of the countrys JOLTs job openings data for the month of November, scheduled to be released today by 15:00GMT and FOMC members Harker and...

German bunds tad higher despite rise in Eurozone December CPI

The German bunds remained tad higher during European trading session Friday after investors have shrugged-off the rise in Eurozones consumer price inflation for the month of December, released today. The German 10-year...

Australia’s headline inflation seen at 0.7 pct q/q in Q4, rise to 1.9 pct y/y: ANZ Research

Australias headline inflation is expected to come in at 0.7 percent q/q in Q4, with the annual rate rising to 1.9 percent, according to the latest report from ANZ Research. The largest contributor to the headline figure...

NZ headline CPI likely to rise 0.5 pct q/q in December quarter, says ANZ Research

New Zealands headline consumer price inflation (CPI) for the December quarter is expected to have risen 0.5 percent q/q, with annual inflation accelerating to 1.9% from 1.5% in Q3, according to the latest report from ANZ...

BI likely to maintain policy rate at 5 pct on Jan 23, remain open to future rate cuts: Scotiabank

The Bank Indonesia (BI) is expected to maintain its policy rate at 5 percent at its monetary policy meeting on January 23, but with the door remaining open to future rate cuts amid Indonesias benign inflation outlook,...

Politics

Donald Trump vs. Apple legal dispute looms as POTUS slams the company’s refusal to unlock criminal’s iPhones

It looks like Apple will soon be dragged into a legal fight against President Donald Trump and the US Department of Justice. The point of contention this time is the companys alleged refusal to cooperate with investigators...

Ivanka Trump says White House wants private sector involved in the fight against human trafficking

Ivanka Trump said on Tuesday that the White House is committed to ending human trafficking but added that the government needs the involvement of the private sector as well. President Donald Trumps daughter and senior...

Melania Trump humiliated: First Lady's 'garbage bag' outfit mocked on social media

The United States First Lady Melania Trump is often under heavy scrutiny for everything she does, and her sartorial choices are included. Her outfit during her most recent appearance at an event earned her criticism on...

Melania Trump attracted negative comments for her fashion choice at a football game

Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attracted all kinds of reactions when they appeared at a College Football game in New Orleans. The First Couple attended the playoff on Jan. 14, and the FLOTUS was shamed for her...

Melania Trump revelation: First Lady 'never a supermodel' according to former roommate

One of the things United States First Lady Melania Trump is talked about is her work as a supermodel. However, that may not be true, according to her former roommate in New York City. Politicalflare reports that the...

Science

NASA: Hidden room at Cape Canaveral revealed agency's secret space reconnaissance mission

The Cold War saw the United States and the Soviet Union go head to head in what was deemed the Space Race in the early 1960s. A documentary reveals how a secret space mission by NASA was revealed. The documentary NASAs...

NASA: Hubble Space Telescope captures Eta Carinae star system eruptions

If there is one thing to know about space, it is that the phenomena that take place within the galaxies and star systems can be amazing. The Hubble Space Telescope for one, recently captured one of the brightest star...

Archeologists discover Aztec gold slab looted by Cortes

Spanish conquistadors were known to have looted riches from faraway lands as part of their efforts to colonize. A new report reveals that a gold slab that was found in Mexico was indeed looted by none other than famed...

Volcanoes: Which volcanoes are likely to erupt in 2020

The Pacific Ring of Fire is the portion of the world filled with volcanoes and is where most earthquakes take place. A new report reveals that more volcanic eruptions are going to happen this year, and a volcanologist...

Asteroids: Impact of Bennu asteroid can cause 185-foot tsunami

Many asteroids have been spotted by space agencies all over the world passing by the Earths orbit. Now, experts have predicted what kind of natural disaster that could occur should a giant asteroid hit the planet. A...

Technology

‘Elder Scrolls 6’ release date, rumors: Why Black Marsh could be an interesting location choice

The Elder Scrolls 6 release date will definitely arrive - Bethesdas Todd Howard already confirmed that the studio is working on it in E3 2018. But the bad news is, its going to be a long wait for fans. Bethesda Is...

Apple iPad Pro 2020 release date, price, specs rumors: Gadget expected to have mmWave 5G support and miniLED display

While the Apple iPad Pro 2020 release date has not been officially announced yet, tech watchers believe that its long overdue and would likely arrive this year. Heres what recent reports say about the upcoming...

iOS 14: Fans hope to see expanded multitasking support and notification customization

There are still a few more months for tech fans to speculate on the new features and improvements that Apple would introduce through the iOS 14. When it comes to tech wish lists, the possibilities are endless. However, it...

‘PUBG Mobile’ update 0.17.0 to add Death Cam and Extreme Cold Mode

The latest PUBG Mobile patch has just been released, but gaming fans are already on the lookout for the new features arriving soon with the version 0.17.0. As usual, it will deliver new content and gameplay functions. But...

Pixelbook 2 release could be imminent as Google’s response to Samsung’s Galaxy Chromebook

There is still no official word on Googles plans for the Pixelbook 2. However, the announcement of Samsungs first-ever Chromebook with high-end specs and features could be the push Google needs. The Galaxy-branded...