France downgraded to A+ by S&P. Outlook from ‘negative’ to ‘stable’
S&P cut France’s rating one notch, citing concerns that recent political turmoil jeopardizes the government’s ability to fix the country’s finances. The downgrade followed a tumultuous week where Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu barely survived two no-confidence votes in parliament. To gain enough support to stay in power, his new government had to sacrifice President Emmanuel […]
Mpox strain that may be more severe and easily spread is found in L.A. County for first time
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Two cases of a potentially more severe strain of mpox have been confirmed in Los Angeles County. It’s the first time this particular type of mpox, known as “Clade I,” has been found in the United States among people who had no history of traveling overseas to high-risk areas. The first […]
Slot admits he faces ‘challenge’ to lift Liverpool after crippling Man Utd defeat
Arne Slot admits he now faces one of his toughest tests as Liverpool head coach after Manchester United claimed their first victory at Anfield in more than nine years, handing the struggling Premier League champions a fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions. Liverpool once again paid the price for poor finishing and another costly lapse […]
Former Buccaneers Running Back Doug Martin Dead at 36
Ex-NFLer Doug Martin Dead at 36 Published October 19, 2025 1:22 PM PDT Doug Martin — a former running back who last played in the NFL in 2018 — has died … TMZ has learned. A source with direct knowledge confirmed to TMZ Martin passed away recently … though they did not share any further […]
Monday morning open levels – indicative forex prices – 20 October 2025
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Willson Contreras’s Move To First Base Was A Success
It was less than a year ago that the Cardinals made the decision to move three-time All-Star Willson Contreras to first base after the veteran slugger indicated he wasn’t interested in waiving his no-trade clause to leave St. Louis ahead of their impending rebuild. That decision was intended to open up the catcher position so […]
Ashton Jeanty Has Made Franchise History
The Las Vegas Raiders never hesitated to take Ashton Jeanty with the No. 6 pick. Some thought that was a bit of a reach for the Boise State product, considering that he didn’t get to face good competition in college. Then again, his numbers were simply ridiculous, and there was nothing not to like […]
Guess Who This On-The-Go Star Is!
Guess Who This On-The-Go Star Is! Published October 19, 2025 12:00 PM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Hollywood’s a fickle business, and you gotta learn how to move fast if you wanna dodge the crowds — so we wanna see if you can guess who this on-the-go star is! We ran into this actor — […]
Japan has agreed a coalition government – paves way for Takaichi PM – yen a little higher
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have reached a broad agreement to form a coalition government, paving the way for the country to see its first female prime minister, Kyodo News reported on Sunday. According to the report, LDP leader Sanae Takaichi and Ishin chief Hirofumi Yoshimura are expected to formally […]
Amorim hails ‘biggest win’ as Manchester United boss after Liverpool thriller
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says the club’s 2-1 win over Liverpool was the biggest of his career. The Red Devils stunned their rivals at Anfield, with Harry Maguire getting the all-important goal to silence the Merseyside crowd. That had come despite Cody Gakpo drawing the Reds level after Bryan Mbeumo’s opener, and it also […]
