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Ghost in the Shell thrills but ducks the philosophical questions posed by a cyborg future

Apr 03, 2017 13:19 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment

How closely will we live with the technology we use in the future? How will it change us? And how close is close? Ghost in the Shell imagines a futuristic, hi-tech but grimy and ghetto-ridden Japanese metropolis populated...

‘The Mick’ Season 1, Episode 14 Spoilers: “The Heater” – Mickey, Alba Go on Gambling Binge; Jimmy, Chip Compete Over Control of House, Ben’s Care

Apr 03, 2017 12:46 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Mick season 1s episode 14, titled The Heater, will follow Mickey and Alba as they go on a gambling binge while Jimmy, Chip, and Sabrina compete over who gets to control the house while Mickey is away as well as who...

‘iZombie’ Season 3, Episode 1 Spoilers: “Heaven Just Got a Little Bit Smoother” – Liv Discovers Presence of More Zombies in Seattle

Apr 03, 2017 12:45 pm UTC| Entertainment

iZombie season 3s episode 1, titled Heaven Just Got a Little Bit Smoother, will follow Liv as she discovers the presence of more zombies in Seattle. Rose McIver revealed that the upcoming season will be more of a zombie...

‘Prison Break’ Season 5, Episode 1 Spoilers: “Ogygia” Picks Up Seven Years After Michael Scofield was Presumed Dead; Lincoln, Sara Work Together

Apr 03, 2017 08:26 am UTC| Entertainment

Prison Break season 5s episode 1, titled Ogygia, will pick up seven years after Michael Scofield was presumed dead and buried. Lincoln and Sara are set to work together to uncover truths and help free Michael from...

‘Chicago Fire’ Season 5, Episode 18 Spoilers: “Take A Knee” – Severide’s Father Returns; Herrmann Struggles with Family Problems When Son Gets in Trouble at School

Apr 03, 2017 08:25 am UTC| Entertainment

Chicago Fire season 5s episode 18, titled Take A Knee, will feature the return of Severides father, Benny. Meanwhile, Herrmann will struggle with his own family problems when his son Lee gets in trouble at school. Casey,...

‘The Fosters’ Season 4, Episode 19 Spoilers: “Who Knows” – Secrets in Adams Foster Household Begin to Unravel; Callie Opposes Defense Plans Prepared by Robert’s Lawyers

Apr 03, 2017 08:23 am UTC| Entertainment

The Fosters season 4s episode 19, titled Who Knows, will feature the Adams Foster household as each members secrets begin to unravel. Meanwhile, the episode will also put focus on Callies impending court hearing as Roberts...

‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Season 4, Episode 16 Spoilers: “What If” – Daisy, Simmons Discover Secrets in Hydra-Controlled Alternate World

Apr 03, 2017 08:23 am UTC| Entertainment

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season 4s episode 16, titled What If, will follow Daisy and Simmons as they discover secrets in a Hydra-controlled alternated world. The short synopsis for What If posted on TV Guide reads, Daisy...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

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

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...