Pope Leo Spins Basketball on Finger with Help of Harlem Globetrotters
Pope Leo XIV Pontiff Point Guard B-Ballin’ with the Globetrotters Published April 8, 2026 6:04 PM PDT Play video content AP Pope Leo XIV remembers the good old days of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on his hometown Chicago Bulls … and, he’s clearly got some skills with the rock … or at least some […]
Trump blasts NATO after Rutte meeting, raises doubts over alliance unity
Trump lashes NATO as alliance fractures widen over Iran conflict response Summary: Trump criticises NATO after meeting with Rutte Accuses allies of failing to support Iran war effort Renews rhetoric on Greenland tensions No clear commitment to remain in NATO Reports of potential US troop redeployments European allies resisting deeper involvement in conflict Spain reportedly […]
MLBTR Podcast: Previewing The 2026-27 Free-Agent Class
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of […]
Leicester lose points deduction appeal as Championship relegation looms
Leicester have been unsuccessful in their attempt to overturn a six-point deduction for breaching financial regulations, leaving the club facing a serious fight to avoid relegation. The punishment, originally handed down earlier this year by an independent commission, remains in place after the appeal was rejected. It had already dragged Leicester down the table, and […]
Erykah Badu Refuses to Talk About Attending Kanye West’s SoFi Stadium Show
Erykah Badu I’ve Got Nothing to Say About Kanye!!! Published April 8, 2026 5:00 PM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Erykah Badu might vibe with Kanye West‘s music … but, she doesn’t want to talk about him in the streets — turning down our request for comment earlier this week. We caught up with the […]
PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.8315 – Reuters estimate
Yuan on the rise: — The People’s Bank of China is due to set the daily USD/CNY reference rate at around 0115 GMT (2115 US Eastern time), a fixing that remains one of the most closely watched signals in Asian foreign exchange markets. China operates a managed floating exchange rate system, under which the renminbi […]
Pooh Shiesty Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest
Pooh Shiesty Stuck in Lockup After FBI Arrest Published April 8, 2026 5:12 PM PDT Pooh Shiesty fans probably won’t see him in the studio anytime soon … because a federal judge decided he’s not allowed out of lockup after his most recent arrest. According to the order, the judge has decided there’s no combination […]
No oil or gas tankers have traversed the Hormuz strait since the cease-fire
Hormuz remains effectively shut despite ceasefire, with tanker flows still halted. Summary: Strait of Hormuz effectively closed despite ceasefire No oil or gas tankers transiting waterway – NY Times cite Kpler, a global ship-tracking firm. Only limited dry cargo vessels making passage Iranian media says strait “fully closed” Reports of tankers being turned away Ship […]
Phillies Acquire Steward Berroa, Designate Yoniel Curet For Assignment
The Phillies announced that they have acquired outfielder Steward Berroa from the Brewers in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Milwaukee has designated Berroa for assignment last week. In order to open a 40-man spot for Berroa, the Phillies have designated right-hander Yoniel Curet for assignment. Berroa, 27 in June, […]
‘What’s the point of VAR?’
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was incensed that his side did not get a penalty as they lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Defender Pau Cubarsi was dismissed in the 44th minute for tripping Giuliano Simeone, with Julian Alvarez scoring a fine free-kick to put Atletico ahead. Barca were excellent with 10 men and should […]
