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‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Cast, Updates: Jamie Dornan Addressed Talks of Full Frontal Nudity as Christian Grey, Doesn’t Want his Children to Watch Dark Roles

Sep 06, 2016 09:17 am UTC| Entertainment

Fifty Shades Darker lead actor Jamie Dornan addressed rumors of full frontal nudity for his character Christian Grey. He remained vague about it and suggested that viewers wait for the second film to come out. He also...

‘Pitch Perfect 3’ Film Updates: Trish Sie of ‘Step Up’ Fame Takes Over as New Director in Replacement of Elizabeth Banks

Sep 06, 2016 09:16 am UTC| Entertainment

Pitch Perfect 3 is set to be directed by Trish Sie of Step Up fame. Sie replace Elizabeth Banks as director after Banks exited the role for personal reasons. According to the A.V. Club, Grammy award-winning...

‘Insidious 4’ Film Updates: Lin Shaye Returns as Parapsychologist Elise Rainier, Joined by New Cast Members; Production Officially Begins

Sep 06, 2016 09:15 am UTC| Entertainment

Insidious 4 is set to feature the return of Lin Shaye as the parapsychologist Elise Rainier, who investigates cases of demonic possession. She is joined by new cast members including Kirk Acevedo of The Walking Dead and...

‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ Cast, Updates: Stanely Tucci Returns as Joshua Joyce from ‘Age of Extinction’; Director Michael Bay Shows Off Custom Camera On-Set

Sep 06, 2016 00:25 am UTC| Entertainment

Transformers: The Last Knight is set to feature the return of Stanley Tucci as the character Joshua Joyce from Age of Extinction. He joins returning cast members Mark Wahlberg and Josh Duhamel. Meanwhile, director Michael...

‘Rings’ Film, Updates: Official Trailer Released Featuring Creepy Samara Returning to Torment Victims; Matilda Lutz Introduced as New Protagonist

Sep 06, 2016 00:25 am UTC| Entertainment

Rings recently released its official trailer featuring the return of Samara as she torments new victims. Matilda Lutz is set to play the newest lead protagonist Julia while contortionist Bonnie Morgan takes over as the new...

‘Justice League’ Cast, Updates: Ben Afflecks Hints at Villain Deathstroke, Amber Heard Undergoes Physical Training for Mera Role in London

Sep 05, 2016 10:18 am UTC| Entertainment

Justice League actor Ben Affleck hinted the appearance of the villain Deathstroke. Meanwhile, Amber Heard was spotted working out in a park in London as part of her physical training for her role as Mera, Aquamans love...

‘Fast 8’ Cast, Updates: Michelle Rodriguez Reacts to Vin Diesel-Dwayne Johnson Public Feud, Jason Statham Stays Out of Behind-the-Scenes Drama

Sep 05, 2016 10:17 am UTC| Entertainment

Fast 8 actress Michelle Rodriguez shared her own opinions on the Vin Deiesel-Dwayne Johnson feud. Co-star Jason Statham also expressed his thoughts on the behind-the-scenes drama. According to People, Rodriguez...

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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...