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Song Joong Ki: ‘Space Sweepers’ press conference frantically moved online as stricter COVID-19 protocol was announced

Aug 18, 2020 02:09 am UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki is starring in a new movie called Space Sweepers. This is South Koreas very first sci-fi movie that can rival those Hollywood flicks and many fans are already excited for it especially after the teasers were...

Jungkook is confirmed super-rich after buying chips; Here’s the hilarious way he discovered he is very wealthy

Aug 18, 2020 02:07 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook is undoubtedly one of the most popular South Korean idol singers today. He is part of the now world-famous BTS boy band but even within his group, he is one of the most well-known members. With his fame, it is...

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War chapter 198’ release date, leaked scans, spoilers: Ishigami aces final exam despite gaming addiction

Aug 18, 2020 01:39 am UTC| Entertainment

The wait for Kaguya-sama: Love Is War chapter 198 after a two-week break will be worth it as it highlights another Ishigami accomplishment. The student council treasurer will have to navigate through his video game...

‘Better Call Saul’ season 6: Will Kim Wexler die in the finale? The barrister’s fate as hinted by showrunner Peter Gould

Aug 17, 2020 08:48 am UTC| Entertainment

The final season of Better Call Saul is coming up and it will surely be an exciting feature from AMC. Season 6 will conclude and it is interesting to see what will happen to the characters, especially Kim Wexler who is not...

‘The Curse of Oak Island’ season 8: Crew spotted on the island and filming has resumed; Here’s the update of their activities

Aug 17, 2020 08:34 am UTC| Entertainment

Historys favorite treasure-hunting show, The Curse of Oak Island is coming back for its eigh season. Rick, Marty Lagina and their team of experts still have a lot to do on the island since there is still a lot to explore...

Angelina Jolie: ‘Maleficent’ star accused of being paranoid and requires staff at home to sign NDAs

Aug 17, 2020 07:28 am UTC| Entertainment

Angelina Jolie is often the subject of dating, feuding, and health issues stories in tabloids. Now she is also being reported as being paranoid and a terror at home because she wants her staff to refrain from telling...

‘The Winds of Winter’ may be George RR Martin’s final book in the ‘ASOIAF’ series

Aug 17, 2020 07:24 am UTC| Entertainment

George RR Martin already missed the deadline he himself set for the completion of The Winds of Winter. As he posted last year, the sixth book in the A Song of Ice and Fire will be in his hands by July 2020, but apparently,...

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Economy

South Korea’s KOSPI Jumps Over 5% as Samsung, SK Hynix Rally on Micron Earnings Boost

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index soared more than 5% at Thursdays market open, prompting the Korea Exchange (KRX) to temporarily halt program trading after a sharp rally fueled by leading semiconductor stocks. The...

BOJ Hawk Signals Faster Interest Rate Hikes Amid Inflation Risks

Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Naoki Tamura has called for the central bank to continue raising interest rates every few months, while remaining prepared to accelerate the pace of tightening if inflation risks continue...

Australian Household Spending Rebounds Strongly in May as Travel and Dining Drive Consumer Growth

Australias household spending recorded a solid recovery in May, fueled by a sharp rebound in travel activity after an unexpected decline in April caused by disruptions linked to global conflict. The latest figures indicate...

Asian Markets Rally as Micron and Qualcomm AI Outlook Lifts Global Tech Stocks

Asian equities climbed sharply on Thursday after upbeat earnings and optimistic forecasts from semiconductor leaders Micron Technology and Qualcomm renewed investor confidence in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. The...

Australia Jobs Growth Strengthens Rate Hike Outlook

Australias labor market showed renewed strength in May as employment rebounded and the unemployment rate unexpectedly eased, reinforcing expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could keep interest rates...

Politics

Pelosi Discloses Major Intel and Uber Call Option Purchases Worth Up to $6 Million

Representative Nancy Pelosi has disclosed a new financial transaction report revealing that her spouse, Paul Pelosi, purchased substantial call options in Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:...

Trump Requests $11 Billion More in Farm Aid as Rising Costs Pressure U.S. Farmers

U.S. President Donald Trump has asked Congress to approve more than $11 billion in additional farm aid to help American farmers cope with soaring fuel and fertilizer expenses linked to the recent Iran conflict. According...

Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into Exxon, Chevron Over High Gas Prices

President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating ExxonMobil, Chevron, and other major oil companies over persistently high gasoline and natural gas prices. The move comes amid...

NATO Chief Tries to Ease Trump Alliance Dispute

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to reduce tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting on Wednesday, emphasizing that most NATO allies have continued to support the United States despite...

U.S. Reviewing Potential F-35 Fighter Jet Sale to Turkey Amid S-400 Dispute

The United States is reviewing the possibility of selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, according to comments made by U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday. The move signals a potential shift in relations between...

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

Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix posted strong gains on Thursday after Micron Technology delivered record quarterly earnings and issued a stronger-than-expected revenue forecast, reinforcing confidence in the growing...

Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast

Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) delivered a stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter performance and issued an optimistic outlook for the fourth quarter, sending its shares up nearly 9% in after-hours trading. The...

Anthropic AI Model Uncovers Vulnerabilities in Classified U.S. Government Systems During Security Test

Anthropics advanced artificial intelligence model identified vulnerabilities in classified U.S. government computer systems during a recent security testing exercise, according to a report by the Associated Press citing a...

Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan

Samsung Electronics shares rallied sharply on Wednesday after a report suggested the company could launch a substantial share buyback program worth nearly 90 trillion won ($59 billion) over the next three years. The...

SK Hynix Moves Closer to New York ADR Listing Amid AI Chip Boom

South Korean memory chip giant SK Hynix is reportedly preparing to take a major step toward a U.S. market debut by filing documents for an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) offering with South Koreas financial regulator....