China private PMI surges to 52.2 in April, strongest factory reading since late 2020
China’s RatingDog manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in April from 50.8 in March, the strongest reading since late 2020, beating the 51.0 forecast, as output and new orders surged and input costs hit a four-year high. Earlier: Summary: The RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to 52.2 in April from 50.8 […]
MLB Mailbag: Cardinals, Mets, Red Sox, Phillies, Mize
This week’s mailbag gets into the Cardinals’ strong start, the Mets’ terrible offense, what a Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies sell-off might look like, Casey Mize‘s contract year, and more. Andrew asks: I came into the year with low expectations for the Cardinals, but we still have a decent record. How long would the Cardinals […]
Ghost’ Star Wesley Han Sues Soho Grand Hotel For Discrimination
‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Wesley Han NYC Hotel Discriminated Against Me For Being Non-Binary!!! Published April 29, 2026 6:40 PM PDT Wesley Han, a non-binary actor famous for their work in “Power Book II: Ghost,” is suing a swanky hotel in New York City for harassment and discrimination … and it sounds like it’s all […]
China official April PMI Manufacturing 50.3 (expected 50.1) Non-manuf. 49.4 (exp 49.9)
China official April PMI Manufacturing 50.3 expected 50.1, prior 50.4 Non-manufacturing 49.4 expected 49.9, prior 50.1 Composite 50.1 I’ll have more to come on this separately. — Rating Dog Manufacturing PMI still to come This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com. Source link
Atletico Madrid rule out Gonzalez ahead of Arsenal clash
Atletico Madrid have suffered a late injury blow ahead of their Champions League semi-final first leg with Arsenal, with Nicolas Gonzalez ruled out due to a muscle injury. The Argentinan suffered the injury during Tuesday’s fixture ahead of the clash at the Metropolitano, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Gonzalez, who joined from Juventus on an […]
Actress Janel Parrish and Husband Chris Long Getting Divorced
Janel Parrish My Husband & I Want A Divorce Published April 29, 2026 5:28 PM PDT Janel Parrish and her husband Chris Long are pulling the plug on their marriage … because they just filed for divorce … TMZ has learned. Janel and Chris beelined it to court this week and filed a joint petition asking the court […]
New Zealand April business confidence in the hole at minus 10.6% vs. +32.5% in March
Japan’s industrial production fell 0.5% in March, missing the +1.1% forecast, as Hormuz-linked disruptions cut chemical and fuel output. Manufacturers see a further decline in April before a 2.2% rebound in May. investingLive Exclusive 13m ago Source link
Ryan Bergert, Ben Kudrna Undergo Elbow Surgeries
The Royals lost a pair of depth starters to elbow surgeries. The team announced that right-hander Ryan Bergert underwent UCL reconstruction (Tommy John surgery). Prospect Ben Kudrna had an operation to repair an olecranon stress fracture. Kansas City didn’t provide return timelines, though both pitchers are surely done for the season. Bergert will miss at least […]
Martha Stewart Says She Calls King Charles ‘Chuck’
Martha Stewart King Charles Is Just Chuck to Me!!! Published April 29, 2026 5:30 PM PDT Play video content Martha Stewart sounds like she’s got a pretty informal relationship with King Charles III … she says he’s just “Chuck” to her. We got Martha on her way out of The Whitby Hotel in New York […]
A desperate Trump pitches Maritime Freedom Construct coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is seeking international partners for a “Maritime Freedom Construct” coalition to restore Hormuz navigation, a State Department cable shows, as peace talks stall and Trump signals the blockade could be extended indefinitely. Wall Street Journal (gated) with the info. Summary: A State Department cable sent to US embassies on Tuesday revealed plans […]
