US oil inventories surprise higher as geopolitics keeps crude supported

TL;DR summary: EIA data showed unexpected builds across crude, gasoline and distillates. Inventory figures clashed with prior expectations for tightening balances. Oil prices remained supported by geopolitical risk and supply concerns. — US oil inventories surprise to the upside as geopolitical risk lifts crude prices The US Energy Information Administration’s long-delayed weekly inventory report delivered […]
Sally Struthers Seen for First Time Since Rob Reiner’s Death

‘All in the Family’s Sally Struthers Seen in Public for First Time Since Rob Reiner’s Death Published December 29, 2025 1:59 PM PST Sally Struthers was seen in public on Monday … weeks after her “All in the Family” costar Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were brutally murdered in their Brentwood home. Sally was […]
Nvidia completes $5bn Intel investment as strategic partnership takes shape

TL;DR summary: Nvidia has completed a $5bn private placement in Intel, formalising a ~4% equity stake. The deal follows US government and SoftBank funding aimed at supporting Intel’s turnaround. Intel’s recent share rally leaves Nvidia sitting on a sizeable unrealised gain. — Nvidia’s $5bn Intel stake becomes official as partnership shifts from promise to execution […]
Atlas Lions cruise to easy victory

It was an easy win for the hosts. Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco sealed top spot in Group A with an easy 3-0 win over Zambia. The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists were held by Mali last time out but returned to form in style against the 2012 champions. A double from Ayoub El Kaabi […]
‘Owning Manhattan’s Chloe Tucker Caine Had Mom Pose as Her on Dating Apps

Chloe Tucker Caine My Mom Catfished My Future Husband For Me!!! Published December 29, 2025 1:31 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com “Owning Manhattan” star Chloe Tucker Caine says she swiped left on the man who would eventually become her husband several times … before her mom took over her dating apps. The breakout reality […]
‘Southern Hospitality’ Star Grace Lilly Arrested With ‘Happy Pills’ in Purse, Cops Say

‘Southern Hospitality’ Grace Lilly Arrested for Harassment … Police Say ‘Happy Pills’ Were in Purse When Cuffed Published December 29, 2025 12:57 PM PST “Southern Hospitality” star Grace Lilly was arrested Monday … after cops pulled her over and say they found a bottle of “happy pills” in her purse late Sunday night. According to […]
Apple China iPhone demand rebound bolsters US$300–$315 price target outlook

TL;DR summary: China shipment data point to a sharp rebound in non-Chinese branded phones, boosting Apple’s implied market share. Premium demand appears resilient despite weak overall growth in China’s handset market. Regulatory risks persist, but brokers see iPhone momentum cushioning near-term pressure. A renewed surge in iPhone demand across China is reinforcing the bullish case […]
United Express, Volaris planes avoid collision at Houston airport

Elevate Etiquette, LLC founder Alison Cheperdak gives advice on appropriate attire and behavior for air travel as well as manners for holiday parties on ‘Varney & Co.’ Two jets narrowly avoided a collision while departing Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport earlier this month, prompting a federal investigation. A Volaris Airlines flight bound for El Salvador made […]
Kazuma Okamoto Travels To U.S. For In-Person Meetings

Star Nippon Professional Baseball third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has traveled to the United States for a series of in-person meetings as he enters the final stretch of his 45-day posting window, per a report from Yahoo Japan (hat tip to Yakyu Cosmopolitan). Okamoto and agent Scott Boras are narrowing the field of interested clubs as […]
AFCON 2025 confirmed starting line-ups

Comoros and Mali complete their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A campaigns on Monday in Casablanca. The Coelacanths must win to avoid elimination and give themselves a strong chance of reaching the last 16, having lost to host nation and tournament favourites Morocco before drawing 0-0 with Zambia. Mali, who followed up a […]