Day: March 18, 2025

“I Want To Mark Myself At…”: Shreyas Iyer Makes Batting Position Intentions Clear For Punjab Kings

Having performed the role of a “silent hero” at number four in the title-winning Champions Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer wants to make a big impact at number three position in this Indian Premier League season. Iyer is not part of India’s T20 set up but a productive debut season for Punjab Kings could […]

New Zealand Q4 2024 Current account deficit larger than expected

New Zealand Q4 current account deficit data, NZD/USD not showing much response. Quarterly deficit was NZ$7.037 bn deficit of NZ$10.839 billion in the previous quarter Stats NZ say the deficit is narrower than the previous quarter due to an increase in the value of services exports (up $688 million) and goods exports (up $669 million) […]

VA ends hormone therapy for newly diagnosed transgender veterans

by I. Edwards The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced it will no longer provide hormone therapy to veterans newly diagnosed with gender dysphoria. The decision follows an executive order from President Donald Trump that directs federal agencies to recognize only two sexes, male and female, which “are not changeable,” The New York […]

LARRY KUDLOW: Did the so-called recession just end?

“Recession Canceled: U.S. Industrial Production Jumps To Record High.” That was this morning’s headline in the Zero Hedge website. Too often overlooked, industrial production is a crucially important supply-side indicator of the health of the economy. The February index moved to 104.2, just barely topping the prior record registered during Donald Trump’s first term in […]

Reds’ Alex Young Seeking Second Opinion; Elbow Surgery Possible

Left-hander Alex Young, in camp with the Reds on a non-roster deal this spring, is headed for a second opinion on an elbow injury, reports Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Tommy John surgery is a possible outcome, per the report. Young has pitched with the Reds in each of the past two seasons. Cincinnati […]

Cooper Flagg, Johni Broome were named consensus first-team All-Americans in 2024-25

March Madness starts this week and several teams believe they can win it all. Two of those teams are the Duke Blue Devils and the Auburn Tigers.  Cooper Flagg is the freshman sensation for the Blue Devils and Johni Broome is an experienced player for the Tigers. On Tuesday, Flagg and Broome were named consensus […]

When is it, who is taking part and how does it work?

The newly restructured FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to take place in the United States this summer from June 15 to July 13. There have been major changes to the tournament, which was previously held annually with only seven teams but will now feature 32 teams and take place every four years. The tournament […]

What Did Alcaraz Hate Most About His Loss to Draper at Indian Wells?

By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday March 18, 2025 Carlos Alcaraz might not get over his semifinal loss to Jack Draper until he wins his next title. The 21-year-old, who saw his bid for a three-peat at Indian Wells snapped on Saturday as he fell to Draper 6-1, 0-6, 6-4, told reporters that he […]

How Did Cave Spiders Get Their Eyes? Study Provides First Detailed Insight Into Their Development

Across planet Earth, the animal world is full of species perfectly adapted for life in their specific niche. From polar bears with translucent fur to the worlds longest living leaves, the environment shapes an organisms’ adaptations. Now, a study has honed in on the development of a spider species found within caves, and looking closer […]

Can You Guess the Sweaty Star in This Shredded Snap?

Can You Guess The Sweaty Star? Published March 18, 2025 2:11 PM PDT You better watch where you’re walkin’, cuz this sweaty stud came thru drippin’ with one slippery snap! Can you guess which Hollywood hunk put his post-workout bod on full display in this eye-popping photo? We’ll give you a few clues, but then […]