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Manny Pacquiao vs. Gennady Golovkin? Freddie Roach suggests Filipino champ might consider taking on middleweight star

Jun 10, 2020 09:02 am UTC| Sports

Most of the speculations about Manny Pacquiaos return to the ring have been matching the Filipino fighter with other welterweight superstars. However, his trainer Freddie Roach does not rule out the possibility for...

NFL 2020 policy changes: Memo cites 6-feet social distancing in locker rooms, ban on buffets among policy changes

Jun 09, 2020 08:55 am UTC| Sports

The NFLs version of new normal amid the COVID-19 pandemic might include locker room reconfiguration and a total ban on buffets. These are some of the new protocols reportedly cited on a memo sent out on Sunday to address...

Michael Schumacher: Ralf Schumacher's response when asked about his brother’s condition

Jun 08, 2020 09:38 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher has been active in the Formula One racing circuit since 1991. He has been inactive in the sport since his second and final retirement in 2012, but fans were not able to see him on and off the tracks...

Manny Pacquiao vs. Terence Crawford: Bob Arum is in ‘serious talks’ to hold major welterweight face-off in Bahrain this year

Jun 04, 2020 06:21 am UTC| Sports

Boxing promoter Bob Arum further ignites the speculations on a Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford match this year. Arum confirms he is in serious talks to make it happen and possibly have the event in Bahrain. Manny...

NFL 2020 amid COVID-19: Training camps limited in official club facilities, joint practices are prohibited

Jun 03, 2020 07:57 am UTC| Sports

The National Football League is not stopping any plans despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. However, officials are coming up with new rules to ensure teams will be conducting training camps and other activities...

Michael Schumacher: Former teammate Felipe Massa reveals F1 legend’s health situation; He says Schumi is in ‘difficult situation’

Jun 01, 2020 12:58 pm UTC| Sports

Michale Schumacher is believed to be recovering from the injuries he sustained in his freak ski accident that happened in December 2013. However, the public doesnt know how much he improved with regard to his health...

Manny Pacquiao could still fight Conor McGregor amid a list of boxing welterweight stars hoping to face ‘Pac Man’

May 28, 2020 08:20 am UTC| Sports

A boxing clash between Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor is still on the table. However, it does not seem like an immediate plan for both fighters, especially with a list of welterweight stars lining up to fight Pac Man...

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation,...

Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

Could a telescope ever see the beginning of time? An astronomer explains

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST for short, is one of the most advanced telescopes ever built. Planning for JWST began over 25 years ago, and construction efforts spanned over a decade. It was launched into space on...

US media coverage of new science less likely to mention researchers with African and East Asian names

When one Chinese national recently petitioned the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to become a permanent resident, he thought his chances were pretty good. As an accomplished biologist, he figured that news...

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

Technology

Tesla Cybertruck Recall: NHTSA Flags 3,878 Units for Pedal Issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered a recall for Teslas Cybertruck, citing a severe pedal issue that necessitated temporarily halting deliveries to address potential safety...

ShibArmy Issues Critical Alert: No BONE Airdrops, Beware of Scams

The Shiba Inu community is on high alert as ShibArmy Scam Alerts warns against phishing emails falsely promising BONE airdrops. These fraudulent communications are designed to steal personal information and digital assets...

Michael Saylor Nets $370 Million from MicroStrategy Shares Amid Crypto Surge

Michael Saylor, the prominent bitcoin advocate and chairman of MicroStrategy, has capitalized on the companys robust stock performance this year, selling shares worth nearly $370 million. His strategic stock sales coincide...

Bitcoin Braces for $35 Trillion Market Shift With Upcoming Halving

As Bitcoin approaches its pivotal fourth halving today, experts forecast a dramatic surge in value, potentially reaching a $35 trillion market cap. This significant reduction in Bitcoin mining rewards from 6.25 to 3.125...

Shiba Inu Coin Shows Signs of Recovery: Factors Fueling Its Recent Rise

Shiba Inu, the self-proclaimed Dogecoin killer, stoked investor excitement today, April 19, as its price resumed upward. As the broader crypto market prepares for the impending BTC halving, the crypto market had a price...