Hidden damage: Trump tariffs threaten bigger blow to China’s economy, Nomura warns
Around 2.2% of China’s GDP is directly impacted by U.S. tariffs, according to a note from Nomura economists. They estimate that the U.S. accounted for 14.7% of China’s total goods exports in 2024, a figure that rises to 15.2% when including re-exports through Hong Kong, and to 20.6% when factoring in rerouted trade flows. After […]
Sexual trauma during military service linked to higher risk of suicide and overdose death later in life
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A longitudinal cohort study of older veterans found that a history of military sexual trauma (MST) is associated with increased risk for any suicide attempt and death by drug overdose in both women and men, especially those who also have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the authors, these findings are […]
White Sox Outright Nick Maton
White Sox infielder Nick Maton has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte. Maton was designated for assignment on the weekend. He has the right to reject this assignment and elect free agency, though it’s not clear if he will exercise that right. Scott Merkin of MLB.com was among those to relay the […]
Dan Orlovsky Names The Biggest Winners From NFL Draft
The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and there was a lot to dissect over the action-packed three days, as all 32 teams are now hoping they have a batch of new stars to add to their rosters. For the media, it is now grading season, as it reacts to every pick with […]
More on China for min urging defiance of Trump tariff bullying
I posted comments earlier from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi: More now on Yi urging BRICS nations to resist U.S. tariff pressure, warns against appeasement. Speaking at a BRICS meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged emerging-market countries to stand firm against U.S. tariff threats, warning that giving in would only embolden Washington. His comments […]
Justin Baldoni Beefing With Marvel Over Ryan Reynolds Nicepool Character
Justin Baldoni Cough It Up, Marvel … Nicepool’s Very Relevant!!! Published April 28, 2025 6:54 PM PDT Justin Baldoni‘s beef with Blake Lively is spreading beyond his former co-star … because he’s now targeting Marvel and asking the superhero company to hand over some Deadpool docs. Here’s the deal … Justin claims Blake’s husband Ryan […]
Big bounce in odds for a Liberal majority in Canada
Results on the east coast of Canada were weaker for the governing Liberal party and Mark Carney but the numbers began rolling in for vote-rich Ontario and Quebec in the last 30 minutes and there has been a shift in fortunes. The Liberals are doing particularly well in Quebec. Expect some volatility in these numbers […]
Brain wave decoder helps control spinal cord stimulation
Researchers in Ismael Seáñez’s lab have developed a type of decoder to restore communication between the brain and the area below a spinal cord injury. Through experiments in their lab with 17 human subjects without a spinal cord injury, they were able to cue movement in the lower leg with transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, or […]
Triston McKenzie Accepts Outright Assignment With Guardians
Triston McKenzie has passed through waivers unclaimed. He has accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A Columbus. Tim Stebbins of MLB.com was among those to pass along the news. Cleveland designated McKenzie for assignment last week. That the right-hander cleared waivers points to how far his stock has fallen as he’s battled injuries over the past […]
2025 NFL Draft Gave University Of Georgia An Incredible Stat
The University of Georgia continues to cement its dynasty status under head coach Kirby Smart, particularly when measured by success in the NFL Draft. The 2025 draft extended Georgia’s impressive streak to eight consecutive years with a first-round selection. Mykel Williams was selected No. 11 overall by the San Francisco 49ers, Jalon Walker went […]
