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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...

'NBA 2K20' Release Date, Gameplay: Will 2K Consider an Incoming Rookie for the Main Game Cover?

Jun 27, 2019 09:27 am UTC| Technology Sports

Aside from gameplay upgrades, basketball and gaming fans are also excited about who is going to be on the cover of the latest NBA 2K iteration. It seems like 2K Games does not have a rigid set of qualifications in the way...

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Economy

Gold Prices Edge Higher as Markets Await Key U.S. PCE Inflation Data

Gold prices moved higher in Asian trading on Friday, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar and strong expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at its upcoming December 910 meeting. Spot gold rose 0.5%...

Asia’s IPO Market Set for Strong Growth as China and India Drive Investor Diversification

Asias equity capital markets are poised for another strong year as a surge of high-profile IPOs from China and India attracts global investors seeking diversification beyond U.S. assets. In 2025, Asian ECM...

Spain’s Industrial Output Records Steady Growth in October Amid Revised September Figures

Spains industrial sector posted a moderate yet encouraging rise in October, with industrial output increasing 1.2% compared to the same month last year, according to new data released by the National Statistics Institute...

European Stocks Rise as Markets Await Key U.S. Inflation Data

European stock markets edged higher on Friday as investors looked ahead to the delayed release of the Federal Reserves preferred inflation metric, a key indicator ahead of next weeks policy meeting. By early European...

European Oil & Gas Stocks Face 2026 With Cautious Outlook Amid Valuation Pressure

European oil and gas equities are entering 2026 on a more cautious footing as J.P. Morgans latest EU Oils Outlook highlights tightening valuations and growing concerns over a projected global oil oversupply. Despite Brent...

Politics

Taiwan Opposition Criticizes Plan to Block Chinese App Rednote Over Security Concerns

Taiwans political landscape heated up after the government announced a plan to suspend access to the Chinese social media platform Rednoteknown as Xiaohongshufor one year. The interior ministry said the proposed ban stems...

China’s Expanding Maritime Military Presence Alarms Taiwan and Japan

Taiwan and Japan expressed growing concern on Friday over Chinas expanding military activity across East Asian waters, following a Reuters report revealing Beijings largest maritime deployment to date. According to...

Honduras Election Turmoil Intensifies as Nasralla Blames Trump for Shift in Results

Honduran presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla says last-minute interference by former U.S. President Donald Trump undermined his chances in the countrys tightly contested election. Speaking with Reuters, Nasralla, a...

Australia and Japan Strengthen Defence Cooperation Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday for high-level defence talks with his counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, as both nations deepen security cooperation in response to growing regional...

U.S. Justice Department Orders Intensified Probe Into Antifa and Domestic Extremist Groups

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal law enforcement agencies to significantly ramp up investigations into the antifa movement and other groups deemed potential domestic extremist threats, according to an...

Science

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...

Trump and Merck KGaA Partner to Slash IVF Drug Costs and Expand Fertility Coverage

U.S. President Donald Trump and German pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA have announced a groundbreaking deal aimed at lowering the cost of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments while boosting access to fertility care in...

Technology

EU Prepares Antitrust Probe Into Meta’s AI Integration on WhatsApp

The European Commission is reportedly preparing to launch a new antitrust investigation into Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META) over the companys recent rollout of artificial intelligence features within WhatsApp....

Sam Altman Reportedly Explored Funding for Rocket Venture in Potential Challenge to SpaceX

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reportedly explored raising significant capital to acquire or partner with a rocket company, a move that could have created direct competition with Elon Musks SpaceX. According to a report from the...

Wikipedia Pushes for AI Licensing Deals as Jimmy Wales Calls for Fair Compensation

Wikipedia is seeking additional licensing deals with major technology companies to address the growing financial burden caused by artificial intelligence firms heavily scraping its platform, according to co-founder Jimmy...

Firelight Launches as First XRP Staking Platform on Flare, Introduces DeFi Cover Feature

Firelight reaches 25M XRP deposit cap within hours of launch; ushers in a new era for decentralized XRP staking. A new XRP staking platform, Firelight, has officially launched on the Flare blockchain, marking the first...

OpenAI Moves to Acquire Neptune as It Expands AI Training Capabilities

OpenAI has confirmed plans to acquire Neptune, a startup known for its advanced tools that help companies track, monitor, and optimize AI model training workflows. Although the company did not release the financial details...