MLB Mailbag: Cubs, Tatis, Brewers, Yankees
This week’s mailbag gets into how the Cubs’ recent big contracts will age, Fernando Tatis Jr.‘s future at second base, the left side of the Brewers’ infield, the Yankees’ bullpen, and more. Alex asks: How overdramatic of a take is this? Within 2 years, all three of Alex Bregman, Nico Hoerner, and Pete Crow-Armstrong will […]
Mixed China data highlight fragile recovery outlook: retail sales sad, industrial beat
China industrial output beat forecasts in March, but retail sales missed and property investment stayed weak, highlighting a fragile recovery as the Iran war adds to growth risks. Earlier: Summary: China industrial production rose 5.7% y/y (exp 5.3–5.5%; prior 6.3%), beating forecasts. Retail sales slowed sharply to 1.7% y/y (exp 2.3–2.4%; prior 2.8%), missing expectations. […]
Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire
Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat. The Democrat raked in $3.3 million to his campaign account over the first quarter of the year as he vies to succeed retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.). Pappas, who faces only nominal opposition […]
Chix On Netflix Guess Who!
Wednesday is comin’ in HOT with a mid-week treat … can you guess the sexy star?! Based on these two bikini selfies, she’s all that! She played the lead character in a popular Netflix rom-com … If you’re still unsure, catch her sippin’ Diet Pepsi at Coachella! Source link
Markets continue to keep the faith awaiting more positive US-Iran developments
It’s wild to see how markets are running with this much optimism when we haven’t seen any actual progress yet on the Middle East conflict. The fact of the matter remains that the Strait of Hormuz is in de facto closure and set to enter its eighth straight week under such circumstances. Yet, oil prices […]
Luke Williams Elects Free Agency
By Anthony Franco | at April 15, 2026 11:27pm CDT Utilityman Luke Williams elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Braves, relays Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He cleared waivers and has multiple career outright assignments, allowing him to return to the market. There’s a decent chance that’s just a formality and […]
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Go Rug Shopping in L.A., See Pics
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are fully in their cozy couple era … so comfortable, they’re out here doing the most domestic thing possible — rug shopping. Check the pics … the duo kept it low-key in L.A. Tuesday, dressed down while browsing luxury rugs … just days after popping up together at Coachella. Kim, […]
Today's FX winner is Japanese Finance Minister Katayama, She's sent the yen higher.
Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama has been verbally intervening today: Not once, but twice: Japan’s Finance Minister Katayama said to intensify communication with Bessent Dropping in the B word in is more forceful verbal intervention Japan’s Katayama says closely watching FX as oil volatility hits yen This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source […]
Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. Barr raised nearly $1.5 million over the first three months of the year and started April with almost $4.2 million in his war chest — more than five times that of his next-closest […]
Carl’s Jr. Stands By Alix Earle, Amid Alex Cooper Feud
Alix Earle has a heavyweight in her corner amid her feud with Alex Cooper … ’cause Carl’s Jr. is standing firmly behind its Super Bowl star, TMZ has learned. A Carl’s Jr. spokesperson tells TMZ … “While there seems to be plenty of beef circulating online lately, we promise ours is the juiciest. Alix’s authentic […]
