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Jungkook: BTS’ maknae is on the roll; Singer nominated again for world’s '100 Most Handsome Faces'

Aug 01, 2019 07:40 am UTC| Entertainment

Jungkook of BTS has been nominated again for this years 100 Most Handsome Faces organized by TC Candler. This is an annual event that the group has been organizing to recognize the most beautiful faces in the world,...

Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi divorce rumors: Jealousy, adoption disagreements allegedly causing serious marital issues

Aug 01, 2019 07:24 am UTC| Entertainment

Through Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossis more than 10 years of marriage, they have had their several tabloid moments where their relationship is rumored in shambles. Over time, the reasons that anonymous sources have...

BTS is $20 million richer with their Japanese tour in July alone; Boyband promotes anti-bullying for UNICEF

Aug 01, 2019 07:02 am UTC| Entertainment

BTS completed their Japanese tour last month as part of their Love Yourself: Speak Yourself world tour. Now it was revealed that the South Korean boy band earned around US$20.3 million for performances in the said country...

Prince William and Kate Middleton’s relationship differences compared to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Jul 31, 2019 09:43 am UTC| Entertainment

Prince William and Kate Middleton have tied the knot seven years ahead of Prince Harry and Meghan Markles, and while the royal couples share some things in common, their relationships are strikingly different. One of the...

Taylor Swift and the shocking conspiracy theories about her; Is the singer an Illuminati?

Jul 31, 2019 08:52 am UTC| Entertainment

Taylor Swift is undoubtedly one of the worlds most popular singers today. She broke into the music scene more than 10 years ago, and since her debut, her music has always been a big hit. But while she looks so nice and...

'Boruto' chapter 37 release date, predictions, spoilers: Jigen defeats Naruto and could fight Sasuke next

Jul 31, 2019 08:52 am UTC| Entertainment

The current story arc has reached a crucial point with Jigen finally facing Naruto right inside the latters home. However, many are expecting Naruto to experience defeat in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations chapter 37 while...

'Black Clover' episode 95 release date, spoilers: Reincarnation of elves is happening

Jul 31, 2019 08:41 am UTC| Entertainment

Following a tragic event in the Clover Kingdom, the protagonists are going to face a bigger challenge ahead, such as fighting with some of their friends and comrades. In Black Clover episode 95, fans will witness the...

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Economy

Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on Countries Imposing Digital Services Taxes on U.S. Tech Firms

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will impose a 100% tariff on imports from any country that enforces digital services taxes (DSTs) on American technology companies, significantly...

US Dollar Slips After PCE Inflation Data as Fed Rate Hike Expectations Stay Elevated

The U.S. dollar edged lower on Friday, extending its decline for a second consecutive session after a six-day winning streak pushed the greenback to its strongest level since May 2025. Despite the modest pullback, the...

Gold Price Ends Lower for Fourth Week Despite Rebound as Fed Rate Hike Bets Strengthen

Gold prices rebounded more than 1% on Friday but still finished the week in negative territory, as renewed expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and a stronger U.S. dollar continued to pressure the precious...

Wall Street Ends Lower as AI Stocks Drag Markets, Fed Rate Outlook Shifts

Wall Street closed slightly lower on Friday, capping a difficult week for U.S. equities as technology stocks led the decline. With geopolitical tensions easing following diplomatic progress in the Middle East and oil...

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...

Politics

US Seizes Nearly 400 Illegal World Cup Streaming Domains in Global Anti-Piracy Crackdown

U.S. authorities have seized nearly 400 internet domains that were allegedly used to illegally stream FIFA World Cup matches, marking one of the largest anti-piracy enforcement actions tied to the global soccer tournament....

Iran Revolutionary Guards Claim Strike on U.S. Military Positions After Fresh U.S. Attack

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Saturday that it had targeted U.S. military positions across the region in retaliation for what it described as a fresh U.S. military strike against Iran,...

Texas Approves Bible-Inclusive Reading Lists for Public Schools Starting in 2030

Texas has approved new mandatory reading lists for public school students that include passages from the Bible, marking the latest move by state leaders to incorporate conservative and religious values into public...

US Strikes Iran After Strait of Hormuz Attack as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate

The United States launched military strikes against Iran on Friday following an Iranian drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, further escalating tensions despite a ceasefire agreement reached...

NATO Strengthens Arctic Defense as Russia Expands Military Presence

As NATO ramps up efforts to reinforce its Arctic defenses, alliance members are investing in military capabilities to counter Russias growing presence in the strategically important High North. The initiative comes as...

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

Italy Investigates Microsoft Over Microsoft 365 AI Subscription Price Hike

Italys antitrust authority has launched an investigation into Microsoft over allegations of unfair commercial practices tied to the pricing changes for its Microsoft 365 subscription service. The probe focuses on whether...

SpaceX, Charter Communications Explore Mobile Partnership to Expand Starlink Wireless Service

SpaceX and Charter Communications are reportedly in executive-level discussions about forming a strategic partnership that could accelerate the expansion of consumer mobile services across the United States. According to a...

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,...