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‘The Winds of Winter’: Fans may be disappointed but here’s why George RR Martin is not rushing to finish ‘TWOW’

Jul 16, 2019 09:25 am UTC| Entertainment

The Winds of Winter novel has yet to arrive, and although fans were already disappointed for the super delayed book, they have continued to wait. The sixth novel in the A Song of Fire and Ice series should have been in the...

‘Prison Break’ season 6: Dominic Purcell teases fans on show’s premiere date; Plot prediction for the new season

Jul 16, 2019 08:50 am UTC| Entertainment

Prison Break season 6 is one of the most popular American TV series, but fans were not able to see it after the fifth season as it went on hiatus. Now, after two years, it was reported that it is already in the works...

‘The Curse of Oak Island’ season 7: Are Rick and Marty Lagina close to finding the Money Pit? Here’s what to expect in upcoming installment

Jul 16, 2019 08:21 am UTC| Entertainment

The Curse of Oak Island season 7 was officially renewed, and while History Channel or the Lagina brothers have not mentioned about the shows filming yet, many fans are convinced that the camera is already rolling due to...

‘Power’ season 6 air date, spoilers: 50 Cent says series is not ending yet; Trailer suggests ‘Final Betrayal’ may climax to Ghost’s death

Jul 16, 2019 07:30 am UTC| Entertainment

It will not be long when Power season 6 arrives, and fans are excited more than ever. Ahead of the awaited premiere, Starz also released the full trailer of the upcoming installment and with that alone, fans can see why...

‘Better Call Saul’ season 5 delayed premiere details; Finale on the horizon for ‘Breaking Bad’ prequel?

Jul 16, 2019 07:29 am UTC| Entertainment

Fans want Better Call Saul season 5 now, but unfortunately, it was confirmed that the series is not coming back until next year. The cast and crew are currently still filming in Albuquerque, New Mexico and it is expected...

‘Dororo’ Season 2: A sign that MAPPA studio isn’t planning on creating a second entry

Jul 16, 2019 07:29 am UTC| Entertainment

Dororo Season 2 is one of the most anticipated sequels of the anime community given how the first entry captured the hearts and imagination of thousands of viewers. Indeed, even after the animes conclusion, its still...

‘One Punch Man’ Season 3 release date: The evolution of Garou in the next entry

Jul 16, 2019 07:29 am UTC| Entertainment

One Punch Man Season 3 will be continuing the character development of Garou, while simultaneously building his evolution. The second entry already did a good job of introducing Garou to the audience. Now, One Punch Man...

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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,...