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‘Madden NFL 20’ review: Is the X-Factor, Superstar Abilities overpowered?

Aug 07, 2019 06:38 am UTC| Sports

Now that Madden NFL 20 has hit the shelves, its time to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly about this years iteration. So lets start with the positive. Arguably the best feature of Madden NFL 20 is the X-Factor and...

Michael Schumacher health update: F1 legend reportedly making big progress; Ferrari boss Jean Todt claimed Schumi can watch TV now

Aug 06, 2019 09:46 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is said to be making big progress as he slowly recovers from his head injuries that he sustained more than five years ago in the Alps. It can be recalled that the world-famous F1 racer figured in a freak...

Manny Pacquiao advised to retire after his win from Keith Thurman fight; Will he have a rematch with Floyd Mayweather?

Aug 06, 2019 09:35 am UTC| Sports

Manny Pacquiao is still fresh from his win against Keith Thurman. He soiled the latters boxing career record when he gave him his very first defeat, and now it was said that the Filipino boxer wants to have a rematch with...

Bradley Beal trade rumors: Wall confident his teammate will stay; Celtics apparently interested in signing the guard

Aug 06, 2019 09:34 am UTC| Sports

Bradley Beal has yet to sign the extension offered by the Wizards to the surprise of absolutely no one. Beal signing the contract wouldnt make much sense, especially on the financial standpoint given that he can make so...

'Space Jam 2' release date, spoilers: Will change in director delay sequel's premiere?

Aug 06, 2019 07:24 am UTC| Sports Entertainment

It appears that roster changes follow LeBron James even outside the NBA. It was reported that Space Jam 2 welcomed a new director shortly after the Los Angeles Lakers star confirmed its production started this summer. Fans...

Conor McGregor next UFC fight: Jorge Masvidal, Jose Aldo to face 'The Notorious'?

Aug 06, 2019 07:24 am UTC| Sports

Conor McGregor may be, technically, retired from the professional mixed martial arts scene. But his scene is still one of the most talked-about in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Aside from fans wanting to see...

Harry Maguire completes transfer to Man Utd; Is he worth the £80m?

Aug 06, 2019 07:08 am UTC| Sports

The transfer of Harry Maguire with Manchester United is now complete. It took the team 80m to acquire the 26-year-old, marking him as the worlds priciest defender and snatching the title from Virgil van Dijk. The Devils...

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Economy

Italy's Service Sector Contracts for First Time in 16 Months Amid Rising Costs and Weakening Demand

Italys services industry slipped into contraction territory in March 2026 for the first time in over a year, as escalating costs tied to Middle East tensions and softening demand weighed heavily on business activity. The...

Sterling Slides as Dollar Holds Firm Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

The British pound came under pressure Tuesday, trading near $1.3234 against the U.S. dollar as geopolitical uncertainty and strong American economic data kept the greenback well-supported. Cable dipped to an intraday low...

Goldman Sachs Cuts 2026 Copper Price Forecast Amid Global Growth Concerns

Goldman Sachs has revised its 2026 copper price outlook downward, now projecting an average of $12,650 per tonne compared to its earlier estimate of $12,850. The adjustment reflects softer global demand expectations tied...

European Stocks Hold Steady as Iran Ceasefire Deadline Looms

European stock markets showed little movement on Tuesday following a long holiday weekend, as investors remained cautious amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. The pan-European Stoxx 600 edged up 0.1%, Germanys DAX...

Asian Markets Hold Steady Ahead of Trump's Iran Deadline as Oil Tops $110

Asian equity markets traded within tight ranges on Tuesday as cautious investors stepped back from risk assets ahead of a critical U.S. deadline tied to the escalating Iran conflict. With President Donald Trump warning...

Politics

Russia Secretly Aids Iran With Satellite Intelligence and Cyber Support Across the Middle East

A Ukrainian intelligence assessment has revealed that Russian satellites conducted at least 24 detailed reconnaissance missions over 11 Middle Eastern countries between March 21 and 31, surveying 46 strategic locations to...

Trump May Delay Iran Military Strike If Diplomatic Deal Shows Promise

President Donald Trump is reportedly open to postponing planned military action against Iran should credible signs of a diplomatic breakthrough emerge, according to multiple media outlets citing an Axios report. U.S....

Iran-Israel War Escalates as Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Looms

Tensions in the Middle East reached a critical flashpoint as Iran and Israel continued exchanging strikes, with Tehran firmly rejecting a U.S.-brokered ceasefire proposal just hours before a deadline issued by President...

Vance Visits Hungary to Back Orban Ahead of Pivotal 2025 Elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is traveling to Hungary this week in a show of political solidarity with Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who faces his most difficult re-election battle since coming to power in 2010. The two-day...

China's Push to Steal Taiwan's Chip Technology and Talent Raises Security Alarms

Taiwans National Security Bureau has raised serious concerns about Beijings escalating efforts to infiltrate the islands world-class semiconductor industry. According to a report submitted to Taiwanese lawmakers, China is...

Science

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...

SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates

Elon Musks SpaceX is shifting its near-term space exploration strategy, choosing to prioritize a return to the Moon before pursuing missions to Mars, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report citing sources familiar...

Technology

Samsung Electronics Posts Eightfold Profit Surge Driven by AI Chip Demand

Samsung Electronics delivered a stunning financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2025, projecting operating profit of approximately 57.2 trillion won (roughly $38 billion) a more than eightfold increase compared to...

Apple's Foldable iPhone Faces Engineering Setbacks, Mass Production Timeline at Risk

Apples highly anticipated foldable iPhone is running into significant engineering hurdles during its test phase, raising concerns about potential delays in both mass production and product shipments, according to a report...

Britain Courts Anthropic Amid US Defense Department Dispute

The United Kingdom is actively working to attract Anthropic, the company behind the popular Claude AI app, to expand its footprint in the country. This diplomatic push comes as Anthropic finds itself in the middle of a...

OpenAI Executive Shake-Up Ahead of Anticipated 2026 IPO

OpenAI is navigating a significant leadership restructuring at one of the most pivotal moments in its history. The AI powerhouse confirmed that Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap is transitioning into a newly created...

Elon Musk Ties SpaceX IPO Access to Mandatory Grok AI Subscriptions

Elon Musk is reportedly making Grok subscriptions a prerequisite for banks and advisers involved in SpaceXs highly anticipated initial public offering. According to the New York Times, citing insiders familiar with the...