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UFC celebrity match: Justin Bieber vs. Tom Cruise could be the most profitable PPV in history, says Dana White

Jul 02, 2019 10:53 am UTC| Entertainment Sports

It is not new for Canadian pop star Justin Bieber to be involved in a feud with other well-known personalities. But his absurd tweet from June is now making fans and even Dana White look forward to a possible celebrity...

Golden State Warriors 2019: Dubs apparently not interested in keeping D’Angelo Russell in the long run

Jul 02, 2019 08:23 am UTC| Sports

Now that Kevin Durant has announced his departure with the Golden State Warriors, the team is now in a precarious situation to rebuild its roster. And with Klay Thompson sidelined for a while after tearing his ACL, the...

Conor McGregor next fight news: Rematch With Khabib Nurmagomedov could convince Irish fighter's UFC return

Jul 02, 2019 08:23 am UTC| Sports

It has been months since Conor McGregor announced his retirement from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). However, he remains one of the most notable icons in mixed martial arts, and that could explain why many are...

'Space Jam 2' release date, cast: Filming kicks off; Klay Thompson joins LeBron James on set despite ACL injury

Jul 02, 2019 07:06 am UTC| Entertainment Sports

Shortly after the NBA 2018-19 Finals and 2019 Draft, the league is busy again with the free agency now officially open. Meanwhile, some of its biggest stars are making time for LeBron Jamess upcoming movie Space Jam 2...

Kawhi Leonard Free Agency 2019: Raptors no longer the favorite to land The Claw as Lakers Steal the Spotlight

Jul 02, 2019 06:55 am UTC| Sports

Kawhi Leonard has yet to make a decision where hes going to head next. While it was initially reported that the Toronto Raptors are the favorite to land the newly-minted Finals MVP, the odds have now shifted to favor the...

Michael Schumacher Former Boss Shares Update on Racing Champ’s Health; Son Mick Set to Drive His F1 Car at German Grand Prix

Jul 01, 2019 10:07 am UTC| Sports

Michael Schumacher is still fighting to recover his health after suffering from brain damage due to his freak skiing accident in 2013. He almost died, but doctors were able to save him by putting him in an induced coma for...

Manny Pacquiao, Keith Thurman Fight: Pacman Says He’s Ready While American Boxer States He Will Send Filipino Opponent to Retirement

Jul 01, 2019 09:04 am UTC| Sports

Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman will face each other in the ring on July 20, and the former is hoping to snatch the latters World Boxing Association (WBA) super welterweight champion belt. They will fight at the MGM Grand...

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Economy

Beyond the spin, beyond the handouts, here’s how to get a handle on what’s really happening on budget night

Three weeks from now, some of us will be presented with a mountain of budget papers, and just about all of us will get to hear about them on radio, TV or news websites on budget night. The quickest way to find out what...

Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility

Ivan Vladislavić is Johannesburgs literary linkman. He tells us, in the first pages of his new book, The Near North, that before cities were lit, first by gaslight and later electricity, people of means paid torchbearers...

Economist Chris Richardson on an ‘ugly’ inflation result and the coming budget

With Jim Chalmerss third budget on May 14, Australians will be looking for some more cost-of-living relief beyond the tax cuts although they have been warned extra measures will be modest. As this weeks consumer price...

Why is the London Stock Exchange losing out to the US

London Stock Exchange (LSE), which can trace its heritage to the coffee houses of the 17th century, is failing. The volume of shares traded is sharply declining, and some UK companies are swiftly moving to the US...

Why Germany ditched nuclear before coal – and why it won’t go back

One year ago, Germany took its last three nuclear power stations offline. When it comes to energy, few events have baffled outsiders more. In the face of climate change, calls to expedite the transition away from fossil...

Politics

Labour can afford to be far more ambitious with its economic policies – voters are on board

To say that the Labour party is flying high in the polls is something of an understatement. But despite its consistent lead against the Tories, the opposition finds itself in a rather odd position: on the cusp of power but...

History for sale: what does South Africa’s struggle heritage mean after 30 years of democracy?

One of my favourite statues is the one of Nelson Mandela at the Sandton City shopping centre in Johannesburg. Larger than life, its oversized bronze shoes shimmer in the evening light, polished by the hands of many...

Sudan: civil war stretches into a second year with no end in sight

In the early hours of April 15 2023, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) a Sudanese paramilitary force attacked the military airstrip in the town of Merowe and deployed troops across strategic locations in Sudans capital,...

Joe Biden Proposes Record 44.6% Capital Gains Tax in Latest Budget Plan That May Favor Cryptocurrencies

President Joe Biden has proposed raising the capital gains tax to an unprecedented 44.6% in a bold fiscal move, targeting the wealthiest Americans. This hike is part of his 2025 budget proposal to reduce income...

Turkey’s suppression of the Kurdish political movement continues to fuel a deadly armed conflict

The world has 91 democracies and 88 autocracies. Yet 71% of the worlds population (some 5.7 billion people) are living under autocratic rule, a big jump from 48% ten years ago. This trend towards authoritarianism can...

Science

A Nasa rover has reached a promising place to search for fossilised life on Mars

While we go about our daily lives on Earth, a nuclear-powered robot the size of a small car is trundling around Mars looking for fossils. Unlike its predecessor Curiosity, Nasas Perseverance rover is explicitly intended to...

The rising flood of space junk is a risk to us on Earth – and governments are on the hook

A piece of space junk recently crashed through the roof and floor of a mans home in Florida. Nasa later confirmed that the object had come from unwanted hardware released from the international space station. The 700g,...

Peter Higgs was one of the greats of particle physics. He transformed what we know about the building blocks of the universe

Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the subatomic particle known as the Higgs boson, has died aged 94. He was always a modest man, especially when considering that he was one of the greats of particle physics the area of...

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...

Technology

Elon Musk Injects $10 Billion Into Tesla AI, Eyes Autonomous Robotaxi

Elon Musk has declared a monumental $10 billion investment in Teslas artificial intelligence, setting the stage for advanced autonomous driving and a potential Robotaxi service. Tesla to Invest $10 Billion in AI for...

OpenAI and Worldcoin Eye Strategic Partnership Amid Regulatory Gaze

Amid escalating regulatory scrutiny, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, is reportedly discussing a potential partnership with Worldcoin, another venture Altman co-founded. As detailed by Bloomberg, these talks could lead to...

Traders Forecast Best Altseason Since 2017 as Bitcoin Momentum Cools

As Bitcoin stabilizes above $64,000, traders forecast a burgeoning altcoin market that may mirror the explosive growth last seen in 2017. Bitcoin Rebounds Over Weekend, Traders Anticipate Potential Altcoin...

MicroStrategy Stock Skyrockets 461.7% Despite Bitcoin Market Turmoil

Despite the cryptocurrencys volatility, MicroStrategys stock soared by an impressive 461.7% over the past year, buoyed by strategic investments in Bitcoin and innovative debt management. MicroStrategy Triumphs: Stock...

Elon Musk in Beijing to Propel Tesla's Self-Driving Tech in China

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unexpectedly visited Beijing on Sunday to discuss launching Teslas Full Self-Driving technology in China and navigate data transfer policies amidst heightened US-China trade collaborations. Elon Musk...