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‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 249 is delayed; Plot inching closer to the final battle of heroes and villains

Nov 06, 2019 09:36 am UTC| Entertainment

My Hero Academia chapter 249 was delayed as its writer Kohei Horikoshi took a short break from writing. It was said that during his time off, he also used the time to prepare for the mangas new arc. According to Comic...

‘Samurai 8’ chapter 26 release date, spoilers: Daruma withdraws from Battle Royale; Hachi disappointed that he can’t fight him

Nov 06, 2019 09:35 am UTC| Entertainment

Samurai 8 chapter 26 will continue with the aftermath of the last battle to advance to the Battle Royale. It was Hachimaru and Ryu who were left to contend, and in the end, the former emerged as the winner. With his...

‘Dr. Stone’ episode 129 spoilers: Mozu and Kirisame petrified as ibara started shattering statues which infuriated Kohaku

Nov 06, 2019 09:34 am UTC| Entertainment

Dr. Stone chapter 129 will continue with the conflict going on in the island. It was surprising that Mozu, who is very powerful, was petrified alongside Kirisame. With their defeat, another character has an intention to...

‘Black Clover’ chapter 228 release date, spoilers: Connection between the Spade warrior and Aasta’s devil will be revealed

Nov 06, 2019 09:34 am UTC| Entertainment

Black Clover chapter 228 will be about the Megicula arc as Asta and his friends finally arrived in Hearts Kingdom. He will still be battling the Queen, who was somehow offended by his presence in her turf. In Black...

‘Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld’ episode 4 release date, spoilers: Commanders of the Dark Territory emerged

Nov 06, 2019 07:28 am UTC| Entertainment

Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld episode 4 will not be so focused on Alice as she continues to care for Kirito, who is still sick in bed. This time, Gabriels story will be explored more, and fans will see...

‘Jack Ryan' season 2 release date: Amazon’s political thriller is 3rd most binge-watched show on its opening week

Nov 06, 2019 06:53 am UTC| Entertainment

Jack Ryan season 2 is one of the most anticipated streaming platform series returning with a new set of episodes this month. The John Krasinski-led political thriller secures the top third spot in the list most...

‘Alita: Battle Angel 2’ release date, plot, cast: Alita’s next arc could revolve around seeking vengeance against Nova

Nov 06, 2019 06:53 am UTC| Entertainment

One of the things that movie fans have likely appreciated in the first movie was the way the story had a satisfying ending that shows that part of Alitas (Rosa Salazar) story has been completed. However, the movie was also...

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Economy

South Korea’s KOSPI Plunges as Apple Price Hikes and OpenAI IPO Delay Shake AI Chip Stocks

South Koreas benchmark KOSPI index suffered a steep selloff on Friday as investors dumped technology and semiconductor stocks following Apples latest price increases and reports that OpenAI may delay its highly anticipated...

Asian Stocks Sink as Apple Price Hikes Spark AI Valuation Fears, South Korea and Japan Lead Selloff

Asian stock markets closed sharply lower on Friday as investors took profits from this weeks technology-driven rally after Apple Inc.s decision to raise prices on several products reignited concerns about the...

Gold Prices Fall Below $4,000 as Strong Dollar, Fed Rate Hike Bets Weigh on Bullion

Gold prices extended their decline on Friday, falling below the key $4,000-per-ounce level as a stronger U.S. dollar and growing expectations of additional Federal Reserve interest rate hikes continued to pressure the...

SpaceX Eyes Starlink Mobile Phone Service to Challenge Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile

SpaceX is reportedly exploring a major expansion of its Starlink business by launching a Starlink-branded mobile phone service in the United States, a move that could position Elon Musks company as a direct competitor to...

Asian Currencies Trade Mixed as Yen Hovers Near 40-Year Low, Dollar Holds Firm on Fed Outlook

Asian currencies traded within narrow ranges on Friday as the U.S. dollar paused after a strong weekly rally, while the Japanese yen remained close to a four-decade low amid lingering concerns over potential government...

Politics

Trump Administration Rejects Claims of Rift Between JD Vance and Marco Rubio on Iran Policy

President Donald Trumps administration is pushing back against claims of internal divisions over its Iran strategy after comments from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appeared to reflect...

US Approves $250 Million Fighter Jet Training Sale to Australia

The United States has approved a potential $250 million military sale to Australia, reinforcing the long-standing defense partnership between the two allies. The U.S. State Department announced on Thursday that it had...

Johns Hopkins University Lays Off 110 Employees as Federal Research Funding Declines

Johns Hopkins University has announced the layoff of 110 employees following significant reductions in federal research funding, highlighting the growing financial challenges facing one of the United States leading...

Iran Attack in Strait of Hormuz Pushes Oil Prices Higher

Global oil prices climbed on Thursday after Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reportedly attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, reigniting concerns over Middle East tensions and...

Republican Lawmaker Introduces AI Incident Reporting Bill to Strengthen U.S. AI Safety

The United States could soon see new artificial intelligence regulations after Republican Representative Nathaniel Moran of Texas introduced the proposed AI Incident Reporting Act, a bill designed to improve transparency...

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

OpenAI IPO Delay Weighs on SoftBank Shares as AI Valuation Concerns Grow

SoftBank Group (TYO:9984) shares tumbled sharply on Friday after a report suggested that OpenAI is considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), delaying what many investors had expected to...

Apple Supplier Stocks Slide as Samsung, SK Hynix Lead Selloff After Apple Price Hikes

Apples major Asian suppliers came under heavy selling pressure on Friday after the iPhone maker announced significant price increases for its MacBook and iPad lineup, fueling concerns that rising semiconductor costs are...

Samsung, SK Hynix to Unveil Record AI and Semiconductor Investment Plans Worth Over $646 Billion

South Korean technology giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are preparing to unveil sweeping long-term investment strategies centered on semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and next-generation technologies,...

OpenAI May Delay IPO to 2027 Amid $1 Trillion Valuation Goal

OpenAI is reportedly considering postponing its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) until 2027 as it pursues an ambitious $1 trillion valuation. According to a report by The New York Times, company executives...

Kioxia Targets U.S. Listing as AI Chip Boom Accelerates

Japan-based Kioxia Holdings Corp. (TYO:285A) is preparing to launch U.S. depositary shares in the spring of 2027, a strategic move aimed at expanding its global investor base and taking advantage of growing enthusiasm for...