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‘Shrek 5' release date: Universal reserves September 2022 premiere date for ‘Untitled DreamWorks’ film possibly for fan-favorite ogre’s return

Oct 11, 2019 08:59 am UTC| Entertainment

The worlds favorite ogres have been anticipated to return to movie theaters via an all-new film for several years now. And the fans first clue might have been revealed recently when Universal Pictures reserved a September...

‘My Hero Academia’ chapter 246 release date, spoilers: Tomura seeks more power while Endeavor finally figures out the cryptic message

Oct 11, 2019 08:35 am UTC| Entertainment

My Hero Academia is about Izuku Midoriya, who wants to become the worlds best hero, and he succeeded. He lives in a world where everyone has powers called Quirk, but what each can do, and their power level differs. In the...

‘Samurai 8’ chapter 22 release date, spoilers: Hachimaru awakens with Ann’s prayers; Battle Royal anticipated

Oct 11, 2019 08:32 am UTC| Entertainment

Samurai 8 chapter 22 will might become the venue for the Battle Royal to erupt, and this is because the story arc has been escalating, and scenes are becoming more intense. With the impending battle, new characters are...

‘Dr. Stone’ chapter 125 spoilers: Leaked manga chapter reveals the Kingdom of Science completed the equipment they need to fight their enemies

Oct 11, 2019 08:31 am UTC| Entertainment

Dr. Stone chapter 125 will show the gang developing a drone after making the first gun that they claimed is the first in the world. The also made the hood, and they said that once their equipment is completed, they can now...

‘Alita: Battle Angel 2' release date and production still not set despite growing online support for a sequel

Oct 11, 2019 08:30 am UTC| Entertainment

The online support for the production and release of Alita: Battle Angel 2 is slowly but surely gaining more attention. Fans can only hope that this would be enough to convince 20th Century Fox and Disney that a sequel to...

‘Sword Art Online: Alicization – War of Underworld’ episode 1 air date, spoilers: Darker theme expected in new season; Where to watch it

Oct 11, 2019 06:02 am UTC| Entertainment

Sword Art Online: Alicization War of Underworld is finally airing the first episode of its part 2, and this is good news since it has been more than half a year since the last episode was aired. This is the second part of...

‘Black Clover’ chapter 224 spoilers: Leaked details reveal Finral asking for help from Golden Dawn while Langris is distressed over the trial

Oct 11, 2019 05:38 am UTC| Entertainment

Black Clover chapter 224 will reveal many things as the story arc is progressing at a fast pace. The previous arc was overwhelmingly impressive, and the succeeding episodes will be much better, so there are lots to look...

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Economy

Oil Prices Climb on Venezuela Blockade, Russia Sanctions Fears, and Supply Risks

Oil prices extended their gains during Asian trading on Thursday as geopolitical tensions involving Venezuela and Russia heightened concerns over global crude supply. Market sentiment was boosted after U.S. President...

Asian Stocks Slide as AI Spending Fears and Global Central Bank Decisions Weigh on Markets

Asian shares fell sharply on Thursday as technology stocks came under renewed pressure, driven by growing investor concerns over heavy artificial intelligence spending and its impact on corporate balance sheets. Market...

Dollar Holds Firm Ahead of Global Central Bank Decisions as Yen, Sterling and Euro React

The U.S. dollar remained steady against major global currencies on Thursday as investors positioned themselves ahead of key central bank decisions in the United Kingdom, Europe and Japan. Currency markets showed cautious...

BoE Set to Cut Rates as UK Inflation Slows, but Further Easing Likely Limited

The Bank of England is widely expected to cut interest rates on Thursday as signs mount that UK inflation is easing and economic growth is weakening. Financial markets anticipate a 25-basis-point reduction, bringing the...

U.S. Stock Futures Edge Higher as Micron Earnings Boost AI Sentiment Ahead of CPI Data

U.S. stock index futures inched higher on Wednesday evening, supported by blowout earnings and strong guidance from Micron Technology, although broader gains remained limited as investors stayed cautious ahead of key U.S....

Politics

Trump Announces $1,776 Cash Bonus for U.S. Military Personnel Ahead of Christmas

U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that eligible U.S. military personnel will receive a one-time cash payment of $1,776, a move he described as a special warrior dividend timed ahead of Christmas. The...

U.S. House Advances GOP Healthcare Bill as ACA Subsidies Near Expiration

A major U.S. federal healthcare subsidy expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic is set to expire at the end of the year after the House of Representatives narrowly advanced a Republican healthcare bill that does not renew...

U.S. Initiates $11.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising China Tensions

Taiwans defence ministry announced on Thursday that the United States government has formally initiated the congressional notification process for a proposed $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, underscoring Washingtons...

Union-Aligned Investors Question Amazon, Walmart and Alphabet on Trump Immigration Policies

A union-aligned investment group has urged major U.S. corporations including Amazon, Walmart and Google-parent Alphabet to explain how President Donald Trumps immigration policies are affecting their finances, workforce...

Venezuela Seeks UN Security Council Meeting Over U.S. Oil Tanker Blockade

Venezuela has formally requested an urgent meeting of the United Nations Security Council to address what it described as ongoing U.S. aggression against the country, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The request...

Science

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator, Becomes 15th Leader of U.S. Space Agency

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman as the new NASA administrator, making him the 15th leader in the agencys history. The confirmation, which took place on Wednesday, marks...

Senate Sets December 8 Vote on Trump’s NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee announced it will vote on December 8 on President Donald Trumps renewed nomination of private astronaut and tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA. Isaacman, known for his...

NASA Cuts Boeing Starliner Missions as SpaceX Pulls Ahead

NASA has significantly scaled back Boeings Starliner program after years of technical issues and delays, announcing that the next Starliner mission to the International Space Station (ISS) will fly without astronauts. The...

Blue Origin’s New Glenn Achieves Breakthrough Success With First NASA Mission

Blue Origins massive New Glenn rocket marked a major milestone as it completed its first mission for paying customers, sending two NASA satellites toward Mars and successfully landing its reusable booster at sea. The...

Cogent Biosciences Soars 120% on Breakthrough Phase 3 Results for Bezuclastinib in GIST Treatment

Cogent Biosciences (NASDAQ: COGT) shares skyrocketed over 120% after the biotech company announced groundbreaking results from its Phase 3 PEAK trial evaluating bezuclastinib in combination with sunitinib for patients with...

Technology

Apple Opens iPhone to Alternative App Stores in Japan Under New Competition Law

Apple has announced a major shift in its App Store policies in Japan, opening iPhones and other Apple devices to alternative app stores in order to comply with new competition laws aimed at reshaping the countrys...

Micron Technology Forecasts Surge in Revenue and Earnings on AI-Driven Memory Demand

Micron Technology delivered record first-quarter results and issued a bullish forecast for the current quarter, driven by rising memory prices and strong demand linked to artificial intelligence workloads. The upbeat...

Oracle Stock Slides After Blue Owl Exit Report, Company Says Michigan Data Center Talks Remain on Track

Oracle shares fell more than 4% on Wednesday after a Financial Times report claimed that Blue Owl Capital, Oracles largest U.S. data center partner, decided not to support a planned $10 billion data center project in...

OpenAI Explores Massive Funding Round at $750 Billion Valuation

OpenAI, the company behind the widely used AI chatbot ChatGPT, has reportedly entered preliminary discussions with investors about a potential new funding round that could value the company at approximately $750 billion....

Republicans Raise National Security Concerns Over Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools

Republican lawmakers are raising alarms over potential U.S. national security risks after a Reuters report revealed that Intel evaluated advanced chipmaking equipment from ACM Research, a company with significant ties to...