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Wrapping up the fantasy - how will Game of Thrones end?

Oct 25, 2016 23:58 pm UTC| Entertainment

The hugely popular TV show Game of Thrones has two seasons to go; already the showrunners, David Benioff and Daniel Weiss, are speeding towards the endgame. But providing a satisfactory conclusion to a show that has...

‘Jessica Jones’ Season 2 to be Directed Exclusively by Women, Expected to Premiere in 2018

Oct 25, 2016 17:32 pm UTC| Entertainment

Jessica Jones season 2 will feature an all-female directorial line-up as revealed by showrunner Melissa Rosenberg. The series is set to go into production in time for a 2018 premiere. According to /Film, the incoming...

‘Poldark’ Season 2, Episode 8 Recap: Controversial Ross-Elizabeth Rape Scene Draws Backlash from Viewers; Aidan Turner Defends Story

Oct 25, 2016 17:31 pm UTC| Entertainment

Poldark season 2s episode 8 managed to draw backlash from its viewers after featuring a controversial scene where Ross Poldark appears to rape his former love and late cousins widow Elizabeth. Meanwhile, star Aidan Turner...

‘The Walking Dead’ Season 7 Premieres with Close to Record-Breaking 17 Million Viewers, Negan’s Victims Finally Revealed

Oct 25, 2016 17:31 pm UTC| Entertainment

The Walking Dead season 7 premiere managed to draw in 17 million viewers, a close call from season 5s all-time record-breaking 17.3 million viewers. Negans victims are finally revealed in the new season. According to...

‘Vikings’ Season 4B Spoilers, Updates: Series Introduces New Generation of Warriors; Ragnar Trains Ivan as Leader, Bjorn Forges Own Group with Floki

Oct 25, 2016 15:43 pm UTC| Entertainment

Vikings season 4B is set to introduce a new generation of warriors as Ragnar prepares to step down from the throne. He is set to train Ivan to become the Vikings new leader while Bjorn forges his own group with...

‘Stranger Things’ Season 2 Cast, Updates: Millie Bobby Brown Hints at Eleven’s Return to the Series; Barb Actress Lands New Movie Deal

Oct 25, 2016 15:41 pm UTC| Entertainment

Stranger Things season 2 may feature the return of Eleven as hinted by actress Millie Bobby Brown. The young star recently shared a photograph on social media teasing that co-star David Harbour shouldnt be dishing more...

‘Doctor Who’ Season 10 Cast, Updates: Michelle Gomez Set to Reprise Role as the Master’s Female Incarnation Missy; Peter Capaldi Hints at Exit

Oct 25, 2016 15:36 pm UTC| Entertainment

Doctor Who season 10 is set to feature the return of Michelle Gomez as the Masters female Incarnation, Missy. Meanwhile, Peter Capaldi hinted of an imminent exit from the series as he is unsure how long he would be staying...

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Economy

US Stock Futures Fall as Treasury Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. stock futures fell Thursday as rising Treasury yields and higher oil prices pressured Wall Street, while investors prepared for a closely watched meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi...

Mexico-US Trade Talks Delayed to October as Tariff Negotiations Continue

The fourth round of Mexico-US trade talks is unlikely to take place next week and could be postponed until October as both countries navigate a busy diplomatic schedule, according to a senior Mexican trade official. Luis...

Australia Unemployment Hits Five-Year High Despite Strong Jobs Growth

Australias labour market delivered mixed signals in August as employment growth comfortably exceeded expectations, while the unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in nearly five years amid increased participation...

Asian Stocks Fall as Bond Yields Surge Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Asian stocks mostly declined on Thursday as surging global bond yields weighed on risk appetite, while investors awaited a closely watched meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping....

Gold Prices Fall as Treasury Yields Rise on Fed Rate Hike Bets

Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, extending pressure from the previous session as rising Treasury yields, stronger oil prices and a firm U.S. dollar fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve may continue raising...

Politics

Kremlin Says No Decision Yet on Putin-Trump December Summit

The Kremlin said Thursday that Russia has not yet decided whether President Vladimir Putin will attend a December G20 meeting in Miami, where a potential summit with U.S. President Donald Trump could take place. Moscow...

OpenAI Agent Breaches Australia Medicare Data Portal

An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorized access to an Australian government Medicare statistics portal, prompting a federal investigation and renewed concerns about the cybersecurity risks posed by...

Taiwan Thanks US for Support Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

Taiwans government on Thursday expressed gratitude for continued US support and said it remains in close communication with Washington as President Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US...

Netanyahu Takes Aim at Mamdani as Israel Election Nears

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his United Nations address on Thursday to criticize New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as the Israeli leader faces international pressure and a closely watched...

Russian Missile and Drone Attack on Kyiv Kills Two, Damages Maternity Hospital

Russia launched a major missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and damaging residential buildings, medical facilities and other infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital, according to...

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

BlackBerry Shares Rise as Q2 Earnings, Revenue Beat Estimates

BlackBerry shares climbed more than 2% in premarket trading Thursday after the cybersecurity and software company reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter results and issued an upbeat full-year revenue outlook....

Apple Extends Qualcomm Patent Licensing Deal

Qualcomm said Thursday that Apple has extended its patent-licensing agreement with the U.S. chip designer, maintaining a key part of their relationship even as the iPhone maker works to reduce its dependence on Qualcomm...

Tencent Launches TenPayGo Payment App for Foreign Tourists in China

Tencent has launched TenPayGo, a new mobile payment app designed to make digital transactions easier for international travelers visiting China, as the technology giant looks to benefit from growing inbound tourism ahead...

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ Says AI Won’t Replace Livestream Hosts

Chinas livestream shopping industry is entering a slower phase, but Li Jiaqi, the influential presenter known as the Lipstick King, believes artificial intelligence will complement rather than replace human hosts. Li, who...

Meta Unveils Muse Charm AI Device, Expands Smart Glasses Lineup

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) unveiled a palm-sized device designed specifically for its Muse artificial intelligence agent on Wednesday, alongside an expanded lineup of smart glasses and new AI capabilities. CEO Mark...