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'Jack Ryan' season 3 cast, plot: Are Harry Baumann and Mike November coming back?

Dec 11, 2019 05:34 am UTC| Entertainment

Jack Ryan season 2 introduced a long list of new characters, but a couple of the new faces stood out the most throughout the mission that Jack (John Krasinski) carried over in the new season. With season 3 already in the...

'Alita: Battle Angel 2' release date: Sequel may take 3 to 4 years to make after Disney greenlights it

Dec 11, 2019 05:34 am UTC| Entertainment

The chances of Alita: Battle Angel 2 getting confirmed within 2019 is getting slimmer. Fans of the first film, however, are not losing hope and are likely anticipating 2020 to be a better year. However, even if Disney...

‘Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld’ episode 9: Asuna debuting in Underworld and predicted to fight with Alice

Dec 10, 2019 09:35 am UTC| Entertainment

Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld episode 9 has been titled Sword and Fist and it will arrive after the break last week. It is expected to be action-packed because after the new villain showed himself, an...

‘Haikyuu’ chapter 377 release date, spoilers: Hianta’s skiils to be on display as the team prepared for indoor game

Dec 10, 2019 09:35 am UTC| Entertainment

Haikyuu chapter 377 will show the team moving from playing volleyball on the beach to an indoor venue. By this time, some of the secrets of Karasuno High would have already been revealed due to the flashbacks in the...

‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 254 release date: New villain to emerge; All Might impressed by Bakugou, Deku and Todoroki teamwork

Dec 10, 2019 09:35 am UTC| Entertainment

My Hero Academia chapter 254 is up next after a dramatic chapter that was released last week. Endeavor finally decided to leave his family alone so they can be happy and he did this by moving away from them and living by...

‘Dr. Stone’ chapter 23: Senku acquired tungsten and finally builds a cellphone in ‘The Wave of Science’

Dec 10, 2019 07:41 am UTC| Entertainment

Dr. Stone episode 23 is called The Wave of Science, and this is the penultimate episode before the series ends. Senku and the villagers are now ready to defeat Tsukasa with the help of the machines and gadgets that they...

‘Black Clover’ chapter 233 release date, spoilers: Asta and Noelle meets Loropechika at Heart Kingdom

Dec 10, 2019 07:02 am UTC| Entertainment

Black Clover chapter 233 will center on Asta and Noelles visit to the Heart Kingdom to meet its Princess Loropechika again. This is part of the new arc that started after the time skip in chapter 229. The time skip...

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Economy

Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions and Rising Inflation

Gold prices declined on Monday as a strengthening U.S. dollar and persistent inflation concerns weighed heavily on the precious metal. Spot gold dropped 0.6% to $4,720.67 per ounce, while gold futures slid 0.9% to...

Oil Prices Surge as U.S. Imposes Blockade on Iranian Shipping Amid Ongoing Middle East Tensions

Global financial markets were rattled Monday after the United States announced a blockade on Iranian shipping following the breakdown of weekend peace negotiations. The decision has renewed fears over Middle East energy...

Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Warns of Action if Korean Won Weakens Further

South Koreas Bank of Korea governor nominee, Shin Hyun-song, signaled on Monday that policymakers stand ready to intervene should the Korean won experience excessive depreciation. In written statements submitted to...

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz as Oil Prices Surge Past $100

Oil prices climbed sharply in early Asian trading on Monday, with Brent crude jumping 8% to $102.93 per barrel after President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy would begin blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The move...

U.S. Futures Plunge as Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse and Hormuz Blockade Looms

U.S. stock index futures dropped sharply Sunday evening after ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran broke down, raising fears of prolonged conflict and further disruptions to global energy markets. The...

Politics

U.S. Blockades Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

The U.S. military has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz effective Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern, targeting vessels traveling to or from Iranian ports and coastal areas. Ships not bound for Iran will be permitted to...

U.S., Australia, and Philippines Conduct Joint South China Sea Military Drills Amid Rising Tensions With China

The United States, Australia, and the Philippines wrapped up their second trilateral maritime exercises of 2025 in the South China Sea, reinforcing their collective commitment to freedom of navigation and regional security...

Taiwan Insists Government Must Lead Cross-Strait Engagement Amid China's New Incentives

Taiwans top security official has made clear that any response to Chinas latest proposed trade and tourism measures must be government-led, not driven by opposition party diplomacy. National Security Bureau chief Tsai...

Spain's Sanchez Urges China to Take Greater Global Leadership Role During Beijing Visit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez called on China to assume a more meaningful role in addressing pressing global challenges, including climate change, international security, defense, and the fight against inequality....

Hungary's Orban Loses Power as Magyar Wins in Landslide; U.S. Reactions Divided

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, a close ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, was voted out of power after 16 years in office as Hungarians turned out in record numbers to elect center-right challenger Peter Magyar....

Science

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...

SpaceX Pivots Toward Moon City as Musk Reframes Long-Term Space Vision

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has revealed a significant shift in the companys near-term space exploration strategy, announcing that SpaceX is now prioritizing the development of a self-growing city on the Moon rather than focusing...

Technology

AI Deradicalization Tools: How Chatbots Could Help Combat Violent Extremism Online

As artificial intelligence platforms become more deeply embedded in daily life, concerns about their role in enabling dangerous behavior continue to grow. A New Zealand startup is now developing a groundbreaking tool that...

TSMC Posts Record Q1 2026 Profits Driven by Surging AI Chip Demand

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is on track to deliver its fourth straight quarter of record-breaking earnings, with analysts forecasting a 50% jump in net profit for the first quarter of 2026. The surge is...

OpenAI Addresses Security Vulnerability in macOS App Certification Process

OpenAI disclosed a security concern on Friday involving a third-party developer tool known as Axios, which is connected to the process used to verify the authenticity of its macOS applications. The company confirmed it has...

San Francisco Suspect Arrested After Molotov Cocktail Attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's Home

San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old suspect Friday following a pre-dawn attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altmans residence in the citys North Beach neighborhood. According to the San Francisco Police Department, an...

SanDisk Joins Nasdaq-100, Replacing Atlassian on April 20

Nasdaq Inc. confirmed late Friday that SanDisk Corporation will enter the Nasdaq-100 Index, taking the spot previously held by Atlassian Corp Plc when markets open on Monday, April 20, 2026. The change signals a broader...