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Five Xbox One Exclusives We Cannot Wait To Play In 2015

David Curry |

Jan 01, 2015 06:01 AM EST

We take a look at the upcoming Xbox One exclusives coming this year.

Public Nose Picking Is A Way Of Life In China: An Expat's Confession

Riley Grant |

Jan 01, 2015 05:07 AM EST

An expat who writes for the Wall Street Journal living in Beijing said she has been picking her nose in public because it is a fad that she has observed since she moved to the country about a year ago.

While Gas Is US$2.26 a Gallon, Diesel Remains at Almost US$1 Higher

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 05:00 AM EST

Users of gasoline are celebrating the New Year with gas prices continuing to go down as pump prices are now averaging below US$2 a gallon in some states. However, the same can't be said for diesel users as its price remains at almost US$1 higher.

Taylor Swift's '1989' Becomes Top-Selling Album Of The Year Surpassing Frozen

Cybelle Go |

Jan 01, 2015 04:50 AM EST

Move over Princess Anna and Princess Elsa From Frozen, Taylor Swift has taken over the throne as her album “1989” eventually became the top-selling album of the year.

Bodies from AIrAsia Plane Could Wash Up in Pangkalan Bun Beaches

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 04:42 AM EST

While bad weather has slowed down the retrieval of the 162 bodies from AirAsia Flight QZ8501, because the wreckage has drifted by over 50 kilometers from Wednesday's location, the search and rescue team expects most of the corpse to be washed ashore on beaches in Pangkalan Bun. This would lessen the need to dive to retrieve the bodies.

Snapchat Unveils $485 Million Of Funding At $10 Billion Valuation

David Curry |

Jan 01, 2015 04:37 AM EST

Snapchat has revealed $485 million in funding, following a $10 billion valuation on the messaging app.

U.S., Chinese Stock Markets Have Banner Year in 2014

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 04:34 AM EST

While the drastic drop in oil prices caused many stock markets to end 2014 on a bear run, the story was different for the U.S. and Chinese bourses which ended up on top as the year closed.

At least 26 killed in Yemen suicide bombing

Jose Mario Fuderanan |

Jan 01, 2015 04:28 AM EST

At least 26 people were killed, including women and children, in suicide bombing in Ibb, Yemen on Wednesday

Large Hadron Collider Set to Discover New Particles

Ana Verayo |

Jan 01, 2015 04:21 AM EST

The LHC restart will open the door to new discoveries of the particles comprising dark matter.

China’s Monthly Business Activity Barely Above Contraction

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 04:08 AM EST

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China dipped to 50.1 in December, down 0.2 from November' 50.3. It is barely above the benchmark 50 points, which is what separates expansion from contraction, and it is the lowest PMI level for 2014.

Apple Launching Three iPhone Models In 2015

David Curry |

Jan 01, 2015 04:04 AM EST

Apple is reportedly launching three new iPhone models in 2015, stepping up from the usual two devices a year mantra.

NASA's Opportunity Rover is Suffering from 'Memory Loss'

Ana Verayo |

Jan 01, 2015 03:34 AM EST

Opportunity is currently experiencing flash memory disorders.

Fanged Indonesian Frog Gives Birth to Tadpoles Instead of Laying Eggs

Ana Verayo |

Jan 01, 2015 03:22 AM EST

These frogs live in small streams and puddles in tropical rainforests.

Norman Atlantic Passengers Still Missing Could be Up To 100

Vittorio Hernandez |

Jan 01, 2015 02:46 AM EST

Authorities are still unclear about the fate of about unaccounted passengers aboard the ill-fate car ferry Norman Atlantic whether they died in the tragedy that claimed 11 lives or weren't in the vessel in the first place.