Economic & event calendar in Asia Monday, December 29, 2025: We hear from the BoJ (again!)
Its an almost empty economic and event calendar in the Asia-Pacific timezone today. Well, it is holidays! Professional market traders won’t really fire up again until next Monday, January 5. Nevertheless, we will be getting the Bank of Japan’s ‘Summary of Opinions’ from the December meeting at 2350 GMT which is 1850 US Eastern time […]
‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Star Melanie Watson Dead at 57
Actress Melanie Watson Dead at 57 … Played Kathy on ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Published December 28, 2025 12:52 PM PST Melanie Watson Bernhardt — an actress known for her role on the hit TV show “Diff’rent Strokes” — has died … TMZ has learned. Robert Watson — Melanie’s brother — tells us … Melanie passed away […]
Angola v Egypt: Line-ups, stats and preview
Angola v Egypt preview Egypt will look to register their third successive win at AFCON 2025 when they come up against Angola tomorrow. Hossam Hassan’s side have enjoyed wins over Zimbabwe and South Africa to make sure of their place in the knockout stages and a draw here will ensure they finish top of the […]
Trump: “Final stages of talking” on Ukraine-Russia deal
We are all is trying to gauge if this is the “Peace Dividend” moment or just more of the usual negotiation bluster. Trump says they are in the “final stages” of talking and believes both Putin and Zelensky want a deal. Promises a “strong” security agreement is coming. He’s calling European leaders today and plans […]
California wealth tax proposal sparks Silicon Valley exodus warnings
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton tears into the state’s ‘billionaire tax’ ballot initiative and demands it return to being an ‘engine of enterprise’ on ‘The Bottom Line.’ Silicon Valley’s wealthiest residents are once again threatening to leave California, this time over a proposed state wealth tax that tech founders warn could fundamentally reshape where innovation […]
Kanye West Brought Onstage at Hollywood Improv by Deon Cole
Kanye West Father Tickle My Funny Bones … Laughing Hard at Deon Cole’s Show Published December 28, 2025 12:04 PM PST Play video content Kanye West is usually the guy getting the crowd roaring … but he was the one roaring while onstage with comedian Deon Cole Friday night. The rapper, his wife Bianca Censori, […]
Longtime Athletics Scout Will Schock Passes Away
The Athletics announced today the passing of longtime scout Will Schock. He was 61. Schock had been a part of the organization since getting drafted by the team in 1987. General manager David Forst released a statement about Schock’s passing. “Will was a beloved part of the A’s organization for the better part of the […]
Cristiano Ronaldo scoops Middle East award and says he remains on track to reach 1000 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo vowed to reach the 1000-goal landmark after being named the Middle East Player of the Year at a ceremony in Dubai this evening. The 40-year-old is 44 goals shy of reaching four figures after netting another brace for Al-Nassr in their 3-0 win over Al-Akhdoud yesterday afternoon. Ronaldo recently signed a new contract […]
Christian Pulisic Denies Sydney Sweeney Dating Rumors
Christian Pulisic Gives Red Card to Sydney Sweeney Dating Rumors Published December 28, 2025 11:17 AM PST Christian Pulisic‘s calling a penalty on speculation he’s dating Hollywood bombshell Sydney Sweeney … and he’s calling on the media to do better. Here’s the deal … rumors cropped up — based on anonymous sources — in a […]
Buyer beware: Here are the top 10 products that were recalled this year
Images provided by MGA Entertainment products and Consumer Safety Product Commission show recalled products which violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act for high amounts of hydroxyethylmethacrylate “HEMA” and isobornyl acrylate “IBOA.” Product recalls surged in 2025, reaching their highest level in at least a decade as regulators warned consumers about defects in everything from water […]
