Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Share A New Year’s Kiss
Gwen Stefani to Blake Shelton Pucker Up, Babe It’s NYE!!! Published January 1, 2026 3:37 PM PST Play video content Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton are shutting down any and all speculation of a split … they shared a steamy NYE kiss in an Instagram story posted Thursday. Watch the video … the No Doubt […]
‘Finding Prince Charming’ Cast Member Jasen Kaplan Dead
‘Finding Prince Charming’ Contestant Jasen Kaplan Dead at 46 Published January 1, 2026 3:08 PM PST Jasen Kaplan — a contestant on “Finding Prince Charming” and celebrity makeup artist — has died … TMZ has confirmed. Kaplan passed away Wednesday in a New York City hospital, according to Page Six, who reports the NYPD is […]
Kona Takahashi Could Return To NPB
Right-hander Tatsuya Imai found an MLB home earlier today, signing a three-year deal with the Astros. The same can’t be said for Imai’s former Seibu Lions teammate, Kona Takahashi, whose posting window closes on Sunday. With just one major league offer on the table, Takahashi could be headed back to Nippon Professional Baseball, reports Mark […]
City ‘take the point’ after Sunderland draw
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rued his side’s inability to take their second-half chances as they were held to a 0-0 draw at Sunderland. The draw means Arsenal are four points clear at the halfway point of the Premier League season but Guardiola was pleased with his side’s display against the Black Cats – who […]
Australia manufacturing PMI holds 51.6 in December. Hiring accelerates & inflation firms.
Summary: Australia’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in December, with the PMI holding at 51.6 for a second straight month. New orders and output continued to grow, though momentum eased amid softer foreign demand and tighter competition. Employment rose at the fastest pace in nine months, supported by better candidate availability and rising workloads. Supply […]
Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers Have Checked In On Bo Bichette
Interest in free agent infielder Bo Bichette has mostly been limited to a pair of AL East teams this offseason. Toronto is known to be open to a reunion, while Boston has met with the two-time All-Star over Zoom. Three teams are now joining the Blue Jays and Red Sox in the race for Bichette’s […]
Crystal Palace ‘in survival mode’ says boss Glasner
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says his side are in “survival mode” and cannot perform at their “top level” after the 1-1 draw with Fulham. Glasner’s side have already played 31 games in all competitions and looked tired in the closing stages. Glasner wants reinforcements and is close to signing Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson. Palace, who […]
ICYMI: China slaps 55% tariff on excess beef imports under new three-year safeguard regime
TL;DR summary, and note there is AUD risk in this news: China will impose a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding newly set quotas from January 1, 2026, under a three-year safeguard regime. The 2026 total import quota is set at 2.7 million tonnes, broadly in line with 2024 imports but below 2025 shipment levels […]
Porsche recalls 173,538 vehicles over rearview camera defect in US
FOX Business’ Max Gorden joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down President Donald Trump’s push for tiny Kei cars to be built in America and whether U.S. drivers are ready to downsize. Porsche is recalling 173,538 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause rearview cameras to go dark while drivers are […]
Liverpool performance ‘was difficult’ says Slot
Liverpool boss Arne Slot said his side struggled for creativity in the drab goalless draw against in-form Leeds at Anfiield. Hugo Ekitike headed wide from close range in the best moment of a poor match on New Year’s Day. Slot was again without Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak and was left with a threadbare bench […]
