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Kawhi Leonard Speculations: Is the Ex-Spurs Superstar Actually Staying with the Raptors?

Nov 02, 2018 08:03 am UTC| Sports

Kawhi Leonard is looking to be in spectacular shape this season as the Toronto Raptors are off to a great start, snagging seven wins and only suffering a single loss so far. The Raptors latest game was against Joel Embiid...

Australian cricket's wake-up call on a culture that has cost it dearly

Oct 30, 2018 12:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

On the face of it, there is much to celebrate about Australian cricket right now. The sport has money to burn thanks to recent large pay-TV deals, the Big Bash has strong TV ratings; the womens cricket team is one of the...

Michael Schumacher Latest Health Update: Can Lewis Hamilton Break Formula One Legend’s Record 7 World Championships?

Oct 29, 2018 07:26 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is still considered the best F1 driver today even though the legend has long retired from racing. The German driver has seven Formula One World Championships under his belt with several more records that...

Athletes are rightly concerned about lifting Russia's doping ban

Oct 28, 2018 13:25 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

The next Olympic Games wont be held until 2020, but there is no break for the Olympic movement when it comes to doping controversies. The fallout from the recent decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency to lift its ban on...

'Do white people dominate the outdoors?'

Oct 28, 2018 12:11 pm UTC| Insights & Views Sports

Do white people dominate the outdoors? David Labistour, CEO of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC), asked. As Canadas iconic retailer of clothing and equipment for the outdoors, what MEC says matters. In his post on the...

Michael Schumacher Health Update: Heartbreaking Admission of F1 Legend’s Former Manager, Schumi Is Not Coming Back

Oct 26, 2018 08:04 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumachers health condition is unknown up to now and his family continues to be secretive about how he is doing. Has he recovered already? Where is he? Will the fans ever see Schumi again? Many of Michael...

Kawhi Leonard News & Update: Two-Time Defensive Player of the Year Pulls Off Diving No-Look Steal

Oct 26, 2018 06:50 am UTC| Entertainment Sports

A number of players have made the no-look pass a staple of the game of basketball over the years, and it certainly pumps up the crowd. Some have even made circus shots without looking at the rim. However, Kawhi Leonard...

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Economy

RBA Debated Rate Hike as Inflation Risks Persist

Reserve Bank of Australia policymakers considered raising interest rates by 25 basis points at their August meeting as concerns over persistent inflation competed with signs of weakening economic activity, according to...

Gold Hits Three-Month High as Treasury Moves Fuel Rally

Gold prices extended their strong rally on Tuesday, reaching a three-month high as investors weighed U.S. Treasury intervention in the bond market alongside escalating trade and geopolitical tensions. Spot gold (XAU/USD)...

Oil Prices Edge Higher as US-Iran Sanctions Fuel Supply Concerns

Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as investors assessed the potential impact of expanded U.S. sanctions against Iran and Tehrans threat to retaliate, keeping concerns over Middle East crude supplies firmly in focus. Brent...

ECB Rate Hike Bets Rise as Inflation Risks Persist

Money markets are increasingly betting on a more hawkish European Central Bank as geopolitical tensions and persistent energy pressures threaten to keep euro zone inflation elevated. Traders now see the ECB deposit rate...

China EV Stocks Slide as Door Handle Recall Hits 4.3 Million Vehicles

China EV stocks fell on Monday after Tesla and several major Chinese automakers announced recalls affecting about 4.3 million vehicles over safety concerns involving electronic door handles. Xiaomi shares led the decline,...

Politics

US Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List

The United States has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, eliminating a major barrier to foreign investment and further strengthening Washingtons relationship with Syrias new government....

Trump Buys SpaceX Shares After Record IPO

President Donald Trump purchased between $15,001 and $50,000 worth of SpaceX shares on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed on August 12 and released Friday. The SpaceX investment was one of more than 1,000...

US Launches ‘Economic Onslaught’ Against Iran With New Sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, warning that countries continuing to conduct business with Tehran could face penalties from Washington. Speaking at...

US Cancels South Korea Military Drill Amid Iran War

The United States has cancelled a major joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korea scheduled for next month, as the ongoing Iran war limits the availability of U.S. military forces, South Koreas Marine Corps said...

Donald Trump’s North Korea Outreach Raises Asia Alliance Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is raising concerns among key Asian partners as Washingtons allies reassess the reliability of U.S. security commitments across the...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Explosion Could Delay Launch Operations Until 2028

Blue Origin is facing a significant setback after a dramatic explosion involving its New Glenn rocket severely damaged a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. According to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, repairs to the...

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO

SpaceX on Thursday postponed the highly anticipated launch of its 12th Starship rocket test from Texas after technical issues interrupted the final countdown. The company now plans to attempt the Starship V3 launch again...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

Technology

Xiaomi Unveils Xring O3 Chip for Flagship Foldable Phone

Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi unveiled its new Xring O3 processor on Monday, advancing its strategy to develop proprietary chips and reduce dependence on external semiconductor suppliers such as Qualcomm and MediaTek....

Countries Tighten Social Media Bans for Children

Governments worldwide are tightening social media restrictions for children as concerns grow over online safety, mental health, addictive features and exposure to harmful content. Australia became the first country to...

New Zealand Moves to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

New Zealands conservative coalition government is moving to restrict social media access for children under 16, with a new bill set to be introduced in Parliament on Monday. The proposed legislation would impose strict...

Nvidia Eyes Perplexity Investment at $30 Billion Valuation

Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest in artificial intelligence startup Perplexity as part of a multibillion-dollar funding round that could value the AI company at more than $30 billion. The potential Nvidia investment...

Samsung Shares Tumble 8% as $79 Billion Return Plan Disappoints

Samsung Electronics shares plunged as much as 8% in early Monday trading after the South Korean technology giants record shareholder-return plan fell short of investor expectations, particularly over share buybacks and the...