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Can Bill Nye – or any other science show – really save the world?

Apr 26, 2017 08:19 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

Netflixs new talk show, Bill Nye Saves the World, debuted the night before people around the world joined together to demonstrate and March for Science. Many have lauded the timing and relevance of the show, featuring the...

“Doctor Who” Update: Next Time Lord Should Be A Woman, Says Former Companion Karen Gillan, Thinks Helen Mirren Would Be A Perfect Fit; Does Peter Capaldi Agree?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

As Peter Capaldi finishes his run as the Doctor in the BBC sci-fi series Doctor Who, there has been no word yet on who is going to replace him after he bows out in Season 10. Karen Gillan, who played former Companion...

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 13, Episode 21 Spoilers: “Don’t Stop Me Now” – Bailey, April Attempt to Repair Richard-Catherine Relationship; Maggie Confronts Nathan, Meredith?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

Greys Anatomy season 13s episode 21, titled Dont Stop Me Now, is set to follow Bailey and April as they attempt to repair Richards turbulent relationship with Catherine. Meanwhile, Maggie will find out about Nathan and...

‘The Big Bang Theory’ Season 10, Episode 22 Spoilers: “The Cognition Regeneration” – Penny’s Ex-Boyfriend Returns, Offers Job; Leonard Gets Jealous?

Apr 26, 2017 07:22 am UTC| Entertainment

The Big Bang Theory season 10s episode 22, titled The Cognition Regeneration, will feature the return of Pennys ex-boyfriend, Zack. It seems that he has a job offer for her. However, Leonard wont be very happy about this...

‘The 100’ Season 4, Episode 9 Spoilers: “DNR” – Jaha Creates Difficulties for Clarke; Eliza Taylor Teases “Intense” Finale

Apr 25, 2017 23:59 pm UTC| Entertainment

The 100 season 4s episode 9, titled DNR, will follow Clarke as she struggles to maintain peace and order after news of Jahas discovery reaches numerous people. Jasper and Bellamy, on the other hand, embark on a quest...

‘Riverdale’ Season 1, Episode 11 Spoilers: "Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again" – Betty Learns Veronica, Archie Helped Alice All Along; Jughead Rebuilds Relationship with Father

Apr 25, 2017 23:58 pm UTC| Entertainment

Riverdale season 1s episode 11, titled Chapter Eleven: To Riverdale and Back Again, will follow Betty as she is left shocked at the discovery that Veronica and Archie have been helping Alice all along. She will struggle...

‘The Blacklist’ Season 4, Episode 18 Spoilers: “Philomena” – Team Attempts to Catch Bounty Hunter Targeting Red’s Associates; Ressler Partners with Former Colleague

Apr 25, 2017 23:57 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Blacklist season 4s episode 18, titled Philomena, will follow the team as they attempt to catch and subdue the bounty hunter that has been targeting Red and his associates. Meanwhile, Ressler will face a moral dilemma...

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Economy

Trump Defends Economic Record in North Carolina as Midterm Election Pressure Mounts

U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to the battleground state of North Carolina on Friday to defend his economic policies and reassure voters that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, as concerns grow ahead of a...

EU Approves €90 Billion Ukraine Aid as Frozen Russian Asset Plan Stalls

Ukraine welcomed a major European Union decision on Friday to provide 90 billion in financial support over the next two years, a move Kyiv says will significantly strengthen its economic resilience amid the ongoing war...

Kevin Hassett Says Inflation Is Below Target, Backs Trump’s Call for Rate Cuts

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said President Donald Trump is correct in claiming inflation is low, despite official data, public sentiment, and many economists suggesting otherwise. Speaking on Fox Business,...

U.S. Stocks End Week Higher as Tech Rally Offsets Consumer Weakness

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday, recovering from a volatile start to the week as gains in technology and AI-related shares outweighed sharp declines in consumer stocks such as Nike. Major indexes finished in positive...

EU Delays Mercosur Free Trade Agreement Signing Amid Ukraine War Funding Talks

The European Union has decided to delay the formal signing of its long-anticipated free trade agreement with the Mercosur bloc, as EU leaders convened in Brussels to prioritize discussions on funding Ukraines war effort....

Politics

U.S. Launches Large-Scale Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria After Deadly Attack

The United States military carried out extensive airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria on Friday, escalating its response after a deadly attack on American personnel, according to U.S. officials. The...

Putin Envoy Heads to Miami for High-Stakes Talks as U.S. Pushes Ukraine Peace Deal

Russian President Vladimir Putins special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is traveling to Miami for talks with U.S. President Donald Trumps envoy Steve Witkoff and Trumps son-in-law Jared Kushner, according to a Russian source cited...

Russian Missile Strike on Odesa Port Kills Seven, Disrupts Key Trade Routes

A Russian missile attack late on Friday struck critical port infrastructure near Ukraines Black Sea port city of Odesa, killing at least seven people and injuring 15 others, according to Ukrainian officials. The attack...

Trump Nominates Lt. Gen. Frank Donovan to Lead U.S. Southern Command Amid Rising Tensions in Latin America

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Frank Donovan, the vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, to become the next head of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the military body responsible...

Brazil Court Allows Bolsonaro Hospital Trip Amid Prison Sentence

Brazils Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to temporarily leave the Federal Police Superintendency in Brasília, where he is currently serving a 27-year prison...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

U.S. Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Blacklist More Chinese Tech Firms Over Military Ties

A group of nine Republican U.S. lawmakers has formally urged the Pentagon to expand its list of Chinese companies accused of supporting Chinas military, intensifying scrutiny of Beijing-linked technology firms amid rising...

Dina Powell McCormick Resigns From Meta Board After Eight Months, May Take Advisory Role

Dina Powell McCormick has resigned from Meta Platforms board of directors effective immediately, just eight months after joining the social media company, Meta confirmed on Friday. The unexpected departure comes at a time...

TikTok U.S. Deal Advances as ByteDance Signs Binding Joint Venture Agreement

TikTok has taken a major step toward securing its future in the United States after its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, announced it has signed binding agreements with three major investors to form a new joint venture...

Trump Administration Reviews Nvidia H200 Chip Sales to China, Marking Major Shift in U.S. AI Export Policy

The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has launched a formal review that could pave the way for the first-ever shipments of Nvidias H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, according to multiple sources...

Oracle Stock Surges After Hours on TikTok Deal Optimism and OpenAI Fundraising Buzz

Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) shares surged sharply in extended trading on Thursday, reflecting renewed investor optimism fueled by reports of a potential U.S. TikTok transaction and fresh fundraising discussions...