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‘Fast 8’ Film, Updates: Paul Walker’s Brian O’Connor may Return, Michelle Rodriguez Explains how Actor’s Death Affects Series

Sep 26, 2016 05:01 am UTC| Entertainment

Fast 8 may feature the return of Paul Walkers Brian OConnor as teased by his brothers Cody and Caleb. Meanwhile, co-star Michelle Rodriguez explained how Walkers demise affected the series. According to Digital Spy,...

‘All Eyez On Me’ Film Updates: Demetrius Shipp Jr. Brings Tupac Shakur Back to Life in Official Teaser Trailer

Sep 22, 2016 11:13 am UTC| Entertainment

All Eyez On Me actor Demetrius Shipp, Jr. is set to portray Tupac Shakur in the latest biographical film about the famous rappers life and career in the music industry. The film recently dropped its second official teaser...

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Film Updates: New Set Photos Reveal Mystery Redhead; Sony Partners with Wanda for Future Movies

Sep 22, 2016 11:13 am UTC| Entertainment

Spider-Man: Homecoming is set to feature Tom Holland as the titular superhero and was possibly seen on the filming set with a mysterious redhead speculated to be Peter Parkers love interest Mary Jane Watson. Meanwhile,...

'Snowden,' a picture of the cybersecurity state

Sep 20, 2016 00:32 am UTC| Entertainment

With the release of a new film about Edward Snowden, the man who revealed secret documents detailing a massive U.S. government spying program, the debate about his character continues. That includes a renewed effort to...

‘Ocean’s Eight’ Cast, Updates: Matt Damon Reacts to All-Female Spin-Off; Anne Hathaway Excited to Star Alongside Rihanna

Sep 19, 2016 09:42 am UTC| Entertainment

Oceans Eight is a spin-off of the original Oceans Trilogy that is set to feature an all-star female ensemble that includes Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway. Matt Damon, who starred in the original films,...

‘Jumanji’ Movie Updates: Dwayne Johnson Shares First Behind-the-Scenes Video of Blessing Ceremony as Production in Hawaii Officially Begins

Sep 19, 2016 09:37 am UTC| Entertainment

Jumanji lead actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson shared the first video from the filming set in Hawaii showing a blessing ceremony as production commences. According to Collider, Johnson posted the first ever...

video ‘Deepwater Horizon’ Film Updates: Mark Wahlberg Says Character-Driven Adaptation Honors Heroes of Worst Oil Spill in U.S. History

Sep 19, 2016 09:34 am UTC| Entertainment

Deepwater Horizon lead actor Mark Wahlberg revealed that Peter Bergs character-driven adaptation is set to honor the heroes of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion deemed the worst oil spill in U.S....

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Economy

Saudi Aramco Q1 Profit Jumps 25% as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reshapes Oil Exports

Saudi Aramco posted a strong 25% increase in first-quarter net profit for 2026, highlighting the companys resilience amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and major disruptions to global energy shipping routes. The Saudi...

Dollar Struggles to Rally Despite Strong US Data as Fed Hike Expectations Remain Limited

The U.S. dollar has continued to underperform even as economic data points to improving fundamentals, and BofA Securities believes the markets hesitation is tied to expectations surrounding future Federal Reserve rate...

Malaysia Unveils Energy Security Plan Amid Iran Conflict and Rising Oil Costs

Malaysia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive strategy to protect its oil supply as tensions surrounding the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global energy markets. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is expected to...

Russian LNG Shadow Fleet Expands Amid Arctic LNG 2 Sanctions

Russia is intensifying efforts to bypass Western energy sanctions after a liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker operating under a newly adopted Russian flag was spotted loading fuel linked to the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2...

S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as AI Stocks Rally and Strong Jobs Data Boost Confidence

The SP 500 and Nasdaq closed at fresh record highs on Friday as investors poured into AI-related stocks and welcomed stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, reinforcing confidence in the resilience of the American economy....

Politics

Qatar Condemns Drone Strike as Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf Shipping and Global Markets

Qatar has strongly condemned a drone strike on a cargo vessel in its territorial waters, calling the incident a serious violation of international law and a dangerous escalation in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. The...

Iran Military Readiness Intensifies After Meeting With Mojtaba Khamenei

Irans military leadership has reinforced its warning against the United States and Israel following a high-level meeting between senior armed forces officials and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report...

Qatar LNG Tanker Crosses Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran War Tensions

A QatarEnergy-operated liquefied natural gas tanker successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday for the first time since the Iran war began on February 28, signaling a possible easing of tensions in one of the...

Germany Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder to Mediate Ukraine Peace Talks

Germany has dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putins suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could act as a mediator between Russia and the European Union in possible Ukraine peace negotiations....

Russia Accuses Ukraine of Ceasefire Violations Amid Drone and Artillery Attacks

Russias Defence Ministry claimed on Sunday that Ukraine breached a temporary ceasefire by carrying out drone and artillery attacks against Russian forces, according to reports from Interfax news agency. Moscow stated that...

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

AI-Driven Inflation Raises U.S. Consumer Prices, Goldman Sachs Says

Artificial intelligence is starting to increase U.S. consumer prices through rising costs in electronics, software, and electricity, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. The investment bank said AI-related inflation...

Judge Delays SEC Settlement With Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Disclosure Case

A federal judge has declined to immediately approve a proposed $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) tied to Musks 2022 Twitter stock purchase disclosures. The...

Broadcom Eyes $35 Billion AI Chip Financing Deal With Apollo and Blackstone

Broadcom Inc. is reportedly in discussions with Apollo Global Management and Blackstone Inc. to secure around $35 billion in financing for its expanding artificial intelligence chip business, according to a Bloomberg...

Dell Stock Hits Record High After Trump Endorsement, AI Server Demand Fuels Rally

Dell Technologies Inc. (NYSE: DELL) surged to an all-time high on Friday after receiving a public endorsement from President Donald Trump during a White House event. The president encouraged Americans to go out and buy...

TikTok Nears $400 Million Settlement With Trump Administration Over Child Privacy Lawsuit

TikTok and the Trump administration are reportedly close to reaching a $400 million settlement tied to allegations that the popular video-sharing platform violated U.S. child privacy laws. According to ABC News, the...