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Jungkook: BTS member emerged as 2020’s ‘Best Maknae’ in Kpop; Fans suggested collab with Dan + Shay

Aug 04, 2020 01:22 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook is the youngest in the BTS boy band. In South Korea, the youngest members of Kpop groups are fondly called the maknae and this year; it was reported that the 22-year-old has been awarded as 2020s Best...

Song Joong Ki’s movie ‘Space Sweepers’ finally gets a premiere date; New video teaser unveiled!

Aug 03, 2020 13:44 pm UTC| Entertainment

Song Joong Ki is returning to the big screen via the very first sci-fi film in South Korea which is called Space Sweepers. This is apparently a big movie and already being projected to be a blockbuster. This has been...

‘The Winds of Winter’ release date: Expert suggests ‘realistic’ publishing window as George RR Martin missed due date

Aug 03, 2020 13:25 pm UTC| Entertainment

It is a big disappointment after it was confirmed that George RR Martin will not be able to publish The Winds of Winter as promised. He was not able to keep at least two promised dates already and sadly, his last years...

‘Better Call Saul’ season 6 spoilers: Kim Wexler’s role twist; Release date window and Emmy Awards update

Aug 03, 2020 13:19 pm UTC| Entertainment

AMC has renewed Better Call Saul season 6 for one last time since the story is already confirmed to end. It was revealed that this was the plan all along. Since the producers created this Breaking Bad prequel, they have...

‘Black Clover’ episode 137 release date, preview, spoilers: Charmy reunites with an old friend; Gordon goes to training

Aug 03, 2020 13:15 pm UTC| Entertainment

Those who have been waiting to see more of Gordon Agrippa will finally see their wish come true in Black Clover episode 137. All the spoilers and preview for this weeks episode suggest it is time for Charmy and Gordon to...

‘Dragon Ball Super’ chapter 63 release date, spoilers: How Merus can help without breaking Angel Laws

Aug 03, 2020 12:09 pm UTC| Entertainment

Judging from what happened in last months manga installment, all hope in Dragon Ball Super chapter 63 is riding on the surprise arrival of Merus. While the former Galactic Patrol agent is one of the most powerful beings in...

‘Kaguya-sama: Love Is War’ chapter 197 release date, leaks, spoilers: Papa Shirogane has a stalker?

Aug 03, 2020 10:16 am UTC| Entertainment

A few panels of Kaguya-sama: Love Is War chapter 197 have leaked online showing Papa Shirogane may be having some stalker problems. The spoilers also hint at this issue affecting Miyuki and Kaguyas...

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Economy

Oil Prices Drop as Middle East Supply Recovery Eases Market Concerns

Global oil prices continued to decline on Thursday, reaching levels close to those seen before tensions escalated between Iran and its regional rivals. The sharp drop in crude prices reflects growing confidence that oil...

White House Seeks $87.6 Billion Emergency Funding for Iran War, Farmers, and Ebola Response

The White House has formally asked Congress to approve an $87.6 billion supplemental spending package aimed at covering expenses tied to the ongoing Iran war, while also providing funding for American farmers and...

Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies

Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...

Gold Drops Below $4,000 as Strong US Dollar and Fed Rate Hike Expectations Pressure Bullion

Gold prices continued their downward trend during Asian trading on Thursday, falling to their lowest level in more than seven months as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest...

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...

Politics

US Mobilizes Aid After Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday have prompted an immediate response from the United States, which is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing emergency assistance for the disaster-hit...

US Urges States and Businesses to Strengthen Taiwan Ties Amid China Pressure

The United States has urged state governments and private businesses to strengthen their engagement with Taiwan after raising concerns that Chinese officials have been attempting to discourage such relationships. According...

Young Brazilian Voters Shift Right Ahead of 2026 Election

As Brazil prepares for its October presidential election, a growing number of young voters are moving away from the left, signaling a major political shift that could influence the countrys future. Many who once supported...

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...

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

SK Hynix Targets $29.4 Billion Nasdaq Listing to Expand AI Chip Business

SK Hynix has announced plans to raise as much as $29.4 billion through a Nasdaq listing in the United States, positioning the deal as one of the largest global stock offerings in history. The South Korean memory chip...

Alibaba Shares Fall After Anthropic Alleges Massive AI Model Distillation Campaign

Alibaba Groups Hong Kong-listed shares dropped sharply on Thursday after reports revealed that U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Anthropic accused the Chinese tech giant of conducting a large-scale campaign to...

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...