Australian consumer confidence slips, 92.9 (94.5 prior), as rate expectations turn higher
Summary: Consumer sentiment slips further into pessimistic territory Rate expectations jump, weighing on confidence Near-term economic outlook deteriorates most sharply Job confidence softens, housing sentiment steadier Mixed backdrop for upcoming RBA decision Australian consumer confidence slipped further into pessimistic territory at the start of 2026, with the latest Westpac–Melbourne Institute survey showing households growing more […]
FA Cup third round 2025/26 teams
Liverpool host League One Barnsley in the FA Cup third round to round out the first set of fixtures involving Premier League sides. The Reds come into the match off the back of a 0-0 draw with leaders Arsenal, and will be hoping to pick up some more positive momentum heading into the second half […]
‘TMZ After Dark’ Double Trouble Hosted by ‘Love Island,’ ‘Love & Hip Hop’ Stars
TMZ After Dark ‘Love Island’ x ‘Love & Hip Hop’… Double The ❤️, Double The Chaos!!! Published January 12, 2026 3:20 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com 2026 is already popping off, and we’re calling it now — “TMZ After Dark” is the hottest party in town, doubling the chaos this past weekend and going […]
Fed’s Williams defends Powell, warns against eroding central bank independence
Summary: Williams declines comment on Fed investigations Describes Powell as leader of “impeccable integrity” Warns eroding Fed independence leads to bad outcomes Reaffirms confidence inflation will return to 2% Fed officials close ranks amid political pressure New York Fed President John Williams forcefully defended Fed independence, backing Chair Powell and warning political interference would damage […]
LARRY KUDLOW: Don’t Make a Martyr Out of Jay Powell
FOX Business host Larry Kudlow responds to the Fed chair denying any wrongdoing amid a probe on ‘Kudlow.’ Don’t martyr Jay Powell. He was a terrible Fed chairman, but he’s not a criminal. Over his tenure, he consistently missed the Fed’s inflation targets with the worst price hikes in 40 years. He was the most […]
Rays Acquire Ken Waldichuk, Brett Wisely
The Rays have acquired left-hander Ken Waldichuk and infielder Brett Wisely from the Braves, according to announcements from both clubs. Atlanta receives cash considerations or a player to be named later in return. Tampa designated right-hander Osvaldo Bido and infielder Tsung-Che Cheng for assignment to open 40-man spots for their new acquisitions. All four players […]
Sarah Silverman Says Nikki Glaser Did Brilliant Job Hosting Golden Globes
Sarah Silverman Glaser’s Golden Globes Gig?!? Chef’s Kiss!!! Published January 12, 2026 3:00 PM PST Play video content TMZ.com Leonardo DiCaprio might’ve been muttering insults under his breath at Nikki Glaser‘s Golden Globes roast — but Sarah Silverman tells us there’s no debate … she straight-up killed it as host! We caught up with the […]
Trump threatens 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran. No detail, just bluster.
Summary: Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran Measure declared effective immediately, with no details provided China, UAE, India and Turkey among Iran’s key partners Raises risk of higher costs for Chinese goods entering US Adds fresh uncertainty to global trade and geopolitics Trump unveiled a sweeping 25% tariff threat on countries trading […]
Szoboszlai says Liverpool ‘taking the FA Cup seriously’ as Slot slams mistake
Dominik Szoboszlai says Liverpool were determined to show they were taking the FA Cup seriously this season after beating Barnsley 4-1 in the third round at Anfield. The Reds overcame an inspired Barnsley performance to eventually secure a comprehensive scoreline with Szoboszlai on target with a wonder goal to open the scoring, before his bizarre […]
GOP inaction stymies Trump’s bid to reshape Civil Rights Commission
Inaction by Republican lawmakers has stymied the Trump administration’s efforts to wrest control of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, allowing the panel to slip back into Democratic hands for the time being. That could have significant implications for the commission’s ongoing investigation into antisemitism on college campuses — making it more likely that the […]
