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‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been one of the most vocal critics of President Donald Trump since his return to office last year. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argues it’s a sign of Newsom’s weakness. “I think Gavin Newsom may be cracking up, some of these things he’s saying. I think he may be in over […]
Japan PMI hits 17-month high as manufacturing returns to growth

Japan’s flash PMI data point to a strong start to 2026, with growth broadening beyond services into manufacturing. Summary: Composite PMI hit a 17-month high in January Services activity led gains, manufacturing returned to growth Export orders rose for first time in years Backlogs surged, lifting hiring to a multi-year high Cost pressures and price […]
FDA upgrades cookie recall to most serious risk category over undeclared peanuts

Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. The Food and Drug Administration announced that a recall of cookie products has been upgraded to its most serious risk category over the potential presence of undeclared peanuts. Gregory’s Foods first issued a recall last month of its 2-pound 8.5-ounce packages of “Bag Full of Cookies” White Chocolate Macadamia […]
Nationals Have Shopped CJ Abrams, Jacob Young

Paul Toboni made the most significant move of his first offseason running baseball operations for the Nationals. The Nats shipped MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers for a five-prospect package headlined by last year’s 12th overall pick Gavin Fien. Washington also swapped high-upside reliever Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners for rookie catcher Harry Ford early in the offseason. […]
Former Philadelphia Eagles Player Kevin Johnson’s Death Investigated As Homicide

Former NFL player Kevin Johnson — a member of the Philadelphia Eagles and Oakland Raiders — passed away this week, TMZ Sports has learned. He was 55 years old. Johnson was found dead near a homeless encampment in L.A. on Tuesday. According to the medical examiner, his cause of death was listed as blunt head […]
investingLive Asia-Pacific FX news wrap: BoJ on hold, revised inflation forecasts higher

China likely to lower 2026 growth target as global slowdown weighs BOJ holds rates at 0.75%, Lifts core inflation outlook. Dissent highlights inflation risk Bank of Japan leaves short term rate on hold, as expected RBNZ Governor Breman vows to return inflation to 2% after CPI edges above target band Japan says bond market stress […]
Gibbs-White penalty saved before Yates own goal in Europa League

Nottingham Forest’s hopes of qualifying automatically for the Europa League last 16 suffered a blow when the English club fell behind seconds after Morgan Gibbs-White had a penalty saved away to Braga on Thursday. Gibbs White sees his penalty saved by Horníček 🧤 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/OFAup2v8lI — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) January […]
Ryan Reynolds Compares Blake-Baldoni Drama to Johnny Depp & Amber Heard

Johnny Depp is getting his name dragged into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama … and it’s all because of some newly revealed text messages fired off by Ryan Reynolds. New legal docs obtained by TMZ feature texts between Ryan and his talent agent, Warren Zavala … and they’re chatting about Lively and Baldoni’s […]
China likely to lower 2026 growth target as global slowdown weighs

China is expected to lower its 2026 growth target, signalling tolerance for slower expansion amid global and domestic headwinds. Summary: China likely to set 2026 growth target at 4.5%–5% 2025 growth met target but relied heavily on exports Global slowdown weighing on future prospects Policymakers shifting focus to “high-quality” growth Domestic demand and investment remain […]