In a move to boost the country’s sluggish property market, China’s central bank has reduced the benchmark five-year loan prime rate for the first time since June. While the one-year loan prime rate, which is the basis for most household and corporate loans in China, remained steady at 3.45%, the five-year loan rate, crucial for
Michael Keaton recently teased the upcoming Beetlejuice film, which is a sequel to the 1988 horror comedy. In a recent interview, Keaton revealed that he and director Tim Burton decided early on to avoid relying heavily on CGI for the film. Keaton expressed his desire for the film to feel “handmade,” emphasizing the importance of
The excitement surrounding the potential launch of the Realme 12+ 5G in India is reaching a fever pitch. With leaks and rumors swirling around the upcoming smartphone, fans are eagerly awaiting its official debut. Following the release of the Realme 12 Pro+ 5G and Realme 12 Pro 5G on January 29, all eyes are now
Bridgit Mendler, best known for her roles in Disney Channel hit shows like “Good Luck Charlie” and “Wizards of Waverly Place,” is embarking on a new journey in the space industry. After studying at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Law School, Mendler found her passion for space law during her time at the
Recent research has shed light on the role of niacin metabolism in the development of cardiovascular disease. Niacin, also known as vitamin B3, has long been recognized for its importance in maintaining overall health, particularly in preventing niacin deficiency syndromes such as pellagra. However, a metabolomics study conducted by Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, and colleagues
Lily Gladstone, fresh off her Leading Actress Oscar nomination for her role in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, is set to venture into the realm of science fiction with her upcoming movie The Memory Police. The film, set on an unnamed island at an unspecified time and place, promises to explore themes of
LeBron James, who is on his way to his 20th NBA All-Star Game, acknowledged that he is much closer to the end of his illustrious career than the beginning. At 39 years old, James admitted that while he does not have a definitive plan for his final playing days, he prefers to stay with the
During a routine expedition in the wilds of Karnataka, scientists stumbled upon a bizarre sight – a frog adorned with a mushroom on its skin. This peculiar sighting has left researchers intrigued and baffled by the unlikely pairing of a living amphibian and a fungal growth. The frog in question is a Rao’s Intermediate Golden-backed
A victim, identified only as Jen, recently shared her story of being assaulted on a busy train from Cambridge to London. The offender, pretending to sleep, sat next to her and began touching her inappropriately. Despite feeling panicked and uncomfortable, Jen initially hesitated to confront the man due to his intimidating stature. However, after sending
Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love has made an impressive global debut, raking in an estimated $80 million in its opening weekend. The film, directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, has struck a chord with audiences around the world, particularly in the international markets where it has earned $29 million. The biopic has surpassed expectations and has