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Phaedra Parks Officially Out Of “The Real Housewives Of Atlanta”; Reality Star Fired Over Claims That She Spread Drug Rape Rumor Involving Castmate Kandi Burruss?

May 09, 2017 23:52 pm UTC| Entertainment

It has been reported that reality star Phaedra Parks will no longer return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta for Season 10. Citing unnamed sources, E! said the producers have decided to not extend the invitation to Parks...

video “Orange Is The New Black” Season 5 New Trailer Shows Tension In Litchfield After Poussey’s Death; Will Daya Pull The Trigger?

May 09, 2017 23:48 pm UTC| Entertainment

The trailer of the upcoming Season 5 of Orange Is The New Black has just been released, and boy, its going to be one chaotic ride. Earlier, star Laverne Cox teased to E! that the new season will have fans gag. She...

“American Idol” Officially Back On New Network ABC; Will Ryan Seacrest Be A Part Of It?

May 09, 2017 23:48 pm UTC| Entertainment

Early this week, ABC has announced that it has ordered a reboot of the long-running reality competition American Idol. According to IGN, the reboot will be back in time for the networks 2017-2018 TV season. American...

“13 Reasons Why” Confirms Season 2 Installment Order By Netflix, To Be Released In 2018; Will Explore Story Of Hannah’s Parents, Rape Aftermath

May 08, 2017 00:13 am UTC| Entertainment

Netflixs teen drama 13 Reasons Why has been officially picked up for a second season, and is expected to be released in 2018. The announcement has been posted on Twitter on Sunday, along with a video of a compilation of...

“Friends” Reboot Facebook Announcement On Fake David Schwimmer Facebook Page Goes Viral: Is It Really Happening?

May 08, 2017 00:13 am UTC| Entertainment

This weekend, a Facebook post became viral when it seemed to confirm that an off-season of NBCs hit series Friends is happening. Buzzfeed said the image appears to be of a poster that shows the popular picture frame...

Fake news, echo chambers and filter bubbles: Underresearched and overhyped

May 06, 2017 02:08 am UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

In the early years of the internet, it was revolutionary to have a world of information just a click away from anyone, anywhere, anytime. Many hoped this inherently democratic technology could lead to better-informed...

“Versace: American Crime Story” Season 3 Update: “New Girl” Star Max Greenfield Returns To Anthology Series, Appears Alongside Darren Criss’ Andrew Cunanan Character In Teaser Photo

May 06, 2017 01:33 am UTC| Entertainment

Theres a new addition to the cast of American Crime Story, and its a familiar face. On Instagram, series showrunner and creator Ryan Murphy confirmed that New Girl star Max Greenfield will join the cast in a yet...

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Economy

Mexico-EU Free Trade Deal Signals Strategic Shift Away From U.S. Dependence

Mexico and the European Union officially signed a long-delayed free trade agreement aimed at strengthening economic ties and reducing reliance on the United States amid ongoing tariff tensions linked to U.S. President...

World Bank Emergency Funding Demand Surges as 27 Countries Seek Crisis Support Amid Iran Conflict

Twenty-seven countries have moved to unlock emergency financing from existing World Bank programs following the economic shock caused by the ongoing Iran conflict, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters. The...

Trump-China Summit Yields Limited Progress on Trade and Tech Cooperation

US President Donald Trumps May 1315 visit to China ended with both nations agreeing to strengthen communication and pursue a constructive strategic stability framework, signaling cautious progress in US-China relations....

US Economy Fueled by AI Investment Faces Rising Risks Ahead of Fed Meeting

The U.S. economy continues to outperform most developed nations, supported by resilient consumer spending and a sharp rise in artificial intelligence investment, according to new institutional research from Citi. Recent...

Goldman Sachs Sees Stronger U.S. Dollar as Global Economic Gaps Widen

Goldman Sachs expects the U.S. Dollar to remain strong as diverging global macroeconomic trends continue to favor the American economy over other major regions. In its latest global research report released Friday, the...

Politics

China Coal Mine Explosion Death Toll Revised to 82 in Shanxi

Chinese authorities have revised the death toll from the deadly coal mine gas explosion in northern Shanxi province to 82, down from the initially reported figure of more than 90. Despite the correction, the disaster...

Trump Says Iran Peace Deal Could Reopen Strait of Hormuz as Nuclear Talks Advance

U.S. President Donald Trump said a largely negotiated memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route disrupted since the outbreak of...

Russia Launches Massive Missile and Drone Strike on Kyiv Amid Oreshnik Threat

Kyiv came under a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack early Sunday after Ukraines air force warned that Russia could launch a hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile. Powerful explosions shook Ukraines capital...

White House Shooting Reports Prompt Major Security Response in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Saturday that it is aware of reports involving shots fired near the White House in Washington, D.C. The incident reportedly took place at the intersection of 17th Street and Pennsylvania...

U.S. Military Drill Over Caracas Raises Tensions in Venezuela

The United States military carried out a military drill over Caracas on Saturday, marking the first U.S. military exercise in Venezuela since American forces launched an operation on January 3 that resulted in the capture...

Science

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...

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...

Technology

SpaceX Starship V3 Test Flight Boosts IPO Momentum Ahead of Historic Market Debut

SpaceX successfully completed a major test flight of its upgraded Starship V3 rocket, marking a significant achievement for Elon Musks aerospace company as it moves closer to a highly anticipated initial public offering....

PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets

Princeton Digital Group (PDG), a major data center operator backed by private equity firm Warburg Pincus, has reportedly launched a sale process for its China-based assets that could be valued at as much as $1 billion,...

Lam Research Expands AI-Powered Semiconductor Tools and Arizona Operations

Lam Research is accelerating its investment in artificial intelligence and advanced sensing technology to improve semiconductor manufacturing efficiency while expanding its presence in Arizona and California. The...

Texas Sues Meta Over WhatsApp Encryption Claims

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms and its messaging service WhatsApp, accusing the companies of misleading consumers about WhatsApps encryption and privacy protections. The...

Pentagon Expands AI Model Testing as It Seeks Alternatives to Anthropic’s Claude

The US Department of Defense is accelerating its evaluation of artificial intelligence models as it searches for alternatives to Anthropic PBCs Claude AI system, according to a Bloomberg report published Thursday. The...