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Starlink Targets South Korea's Remote Regions for 2025 Launch Amid Policy Revisions

Oct 17, 2024 12:42 pm UTC| Technology Business

Starlink is planning a 2025 launch in South Korea, subject to regulatory approval. The governments recent public notice on amending technical standards is a step toward preventing frequency interference, potentially...

Digital Currency Revolution

87M DOGE Whale Strikes! Massive Move Ignites Price Surge as Market Eyes $0.5 Target

Oct 17, 2024 12:03 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

A massive whale purchase of 86.87 million DOGE has spurred a market surge, sending the coins price up 21%. Investor interest grows as bullish momentum continues, with potential gains ahead. Whale Alert Sparks Massive...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Whales Abandon Trillionaire Status: SHIB Faces Uncertain Waters

Oct 17, 2024 11:44 am UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inus whale transactions have sharply decreased, plummeting from typical highs of four trillion SHIB to just 500 billion in the past seven days. This unexpected decline may significantly affect the tokens future price...

YouTube Launches 'Premium Lite' with 'Limited Ads'—Half-Price Option Now in More Regions

Oct 16, 2024 22:10 pm UTC| Technology Business

Expanding its reach, YouTube has introduced the Premium Lite planwith limited ads and a half-price tagto Australia, Germany, and Thailand. YouTubes Premium Lite Expands to New Countries According to 9to5Google,...

Samsung's AI Move Could Eliminate Settings Menu Forever—Say Goodbye to Manual Adjustments

Oct 16, 2024 21:53 pm UTC| Technology Business

Samsung is reportedly working on a powerful AI feature that could change how users interact with their Galaxy phones by removing the need for manual settings adjustments. This tech will use predictive intelligence to...

Elon Musk's Cybercab May Be Illegal to Mass Produce Under Current US Laws

Oct 16, 2024 21:38 pm UTC| Technology Business

Elon Musk showcased Teslas futuristic Cybercab, aiming for mass production by 2027. However, strict U.S. laws governing autonomous vehicles may render mass production illegal, putting Musks ambitious timeline in...

Digital Currency Revolution

Shiba Inu Volume Soars 21% to $206M – Is a Massive SHIB Price Rally Coming?

Oct 16, 2024 21:00 pm UTC| Digital Currency Technology Business

Shiba Inu (SHIB) trading volume has jumped 21% in just 24 hours, hitting $206 million. This sudden increase in market activity is fueling discussions of an upcoming SHIB price rally as the broader crypto market remains...

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Economy

New Zealand Budget Outlook Shows Prolonged Deficits Despite Economic Recovery Hopes

New Zealand has released updated financial forecasts showing the government is unlikely to return to a budget surplus over the next five years, as weak economic conditions continue to outweigh strict fiscal discipline. The...

Japan PMI Data Signals Manufacturing Stabilization as Services Continue to Drive Growth

Japans manufacturing sector showed fresh signs of stabilization in December, moving closer to expansion territory, according to the latest purchasing managers index (PMI) data released by SP Global. While the sector...

U.S. Dollar Slips Near Two-Month Low as Markets Await Key Jobs Data and Central Bank Decisions

The U.S. dollar weakened to near a two-month low during early Asian trading on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of several high-impact economic releases, most notably the delayed U.S. employment...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Valuation Fears and BOJ Uncertainty Weigh on Markets

Most Asian stock markets declined on Tuesday, extending recent losses as the technology sector continued to struggle under concerns about stretched artificial intelligence valuations. Investor sentiment remained fragile...

Oil Prices Slip in Asia as 2026 Supply Glut Fears and Russia-Ukraine Talks Weigh on Markets

Oil prices edged lower during Asian trading on Tuesday as investors remained focused on expectations of a global oil supply glut in 2026, while closely monitoring developments in Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations. The...

Politics

Taiwan Political Standoff Deepens as President Lai Urges Parliament to Withdraw Disputed Laws

Taiwans political crisis has intensified as President Lai Ching-te warned that the islands global credibility and economic competitiveness are at risk, urging parliament to withdraw a series of controversial laws opposed...

Trump Weighs Reclassifying Marijuana as Schedule III, Potentially Transforming U.S. Cannabis Industry

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a move that could significantly reshape federal cannabis policy and the broader marijuana industry. If...

Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting Sparks Calls for Stronger Protection of Jewish Community in Australia

Israels ambassador to Australia has urged the federal government to strengthen protections for Jewish communities following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah festival near Sydneys Bondi Beach. The attack, which occurred...

European Leaders Launch International Claims Commission to Compensate Ukraine for War Damage

European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, are gathering in The Hague to launch a new International Claims Commission aimed at compensating Ukraine for hundreds of billions of dollars in damage...

U.S. and Mexico Reach New Agreement to Tackle Tijuana River Sewage Crisis

The United States and Mexico have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at addressing the long-standing Tijuana River sewage crisis, according to a statement released Monday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Science

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...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States as it prepares to go private through an acquisition by Picea Robotics, its primary...

Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges

Nvidia is evaluating whether to expand production capacity for its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips after demand from Chinese customers significantly exceeded current supply, according to multiple sources...

SpaceX Begins IPO Preparations as Wall Street Banks Line Up for Advisory Roles

SpaceX has reportedly begun the early stages of preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone for the private aerospace company founded by Elon Musk. According to a report from...

SpaceX Insider Share Sale Values Company Near $800 Billion Amid IPO Speculation

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, has reportedly authorized an insider share sale that places its valuation at approximately $800 billion, according to a Bloomberg News report published Friday. The move...

Mizuho Raises Broadcom Price Target to $450 on Surging AI Chip Demand

Mizuho Securities has raised its price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ: AVGO), highlighting accelerating momentum in the companys artificial intelligence business and a rapidly expanding long-term backlog. The brokerage...