5.1 Friday Faves – The Fitnessista

Hiiii! Happy Friday! How was the week? I hope you had a great one! Ours was a bit chaotic, but it was good. Lola is still 100% pure puppy mode and keeping me on my toes around here. Don’t leave any food unattended; she’ll swipe it and chomp it in two bites. (She also learned […]
The Most Talked-About Red Carpet Moments Ever

Met Gala Timeline: The Most Talked-About Red Carpet Moments Ever!! Published May 2, 2026 12:01 AM PDT The Met Gala isn’t just a red carpet — it’s a full-blown fashion spectacle where celebs swing big or go home … and since we’re just days out from fashion’s biggest night, we’re turning up with Met Gala […]
Here’s the FTSE 100 stock at the top of my buy list in May

Image source: Getty Images I started buying shares in FTSE 100 contract catering firm Compass (LSE:CPG) in April. And my top priority is adding to my investment in May. It’s a name a lot of investors aren’t familiar with. But I think a closer look reveals a lot to like – especially at today’s prices. […]
These FTSE shares have crashed hard. What now?

Image source: Getty Images When high-quality FTSE shares lose close to 40% of their value in 12 months, my ears prick up. Because in my experience, the best buying opportunities are often found among the stocks that have fallen the hardest, especially when the underlying business is still intact. Right now, two dominant UK platforms […]
Are Barclays shares a screaming buy at £3.99?

Image source: Getty Images Barclays (LSE: BARC) shares briefly topped £5 at the start of February, the highest since the financial crisis. The FTSE 100 bank has since been knocked by the uncertainty over Iran, and concerns over the shadow banking sector. Yesterday (1 May), they traded at just £4.30, a drop of 14%. Is […]
Fancy turning £20k into £129,207? Consider these FTSE 100 stocks to buy

Image source: Getty Images Largely speaking, FTSE 100 companies have proven top stocks to buy over the last five years. A £20,000 investment in an index tracker fund in May 2021 would have turned into £37,615 today. That’s based on the Footsie’s average annual return of 12.7% in that time. That’s a pretty great return, […]
Pirates Release Ryan Harbin – MLB Trade Rumors

May 1: As expected, the MLB.com transaction log indicates that Harbin has been released. It stands to reason Pittsburgh will try to bring him back on a minor league contract. April 29: Pirates right-hander Ryan Harbin has been designated for assignment, per a club announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to veteran reliever […]
Lou Trivino Opts Out Of Phillies Deal

Veteran reliever Lou Trivino exercised the May 1 opt-out right in his minor league contract with the Phillies, reports Matt Winkelman. According to the MLB.com transaction tracker, the team then granted Trivino his release. Trivino pitched well over his month at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old righty struck out 20 of 56 batters faced (36%) while […]
Nick Martini, Jacob Barnes Sign With Mexican League Teams

A pair of players who were in the big leagues last season signed with Mexican League teams. Reliever Jacob Barnes joined the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna yesterday, while outfielder Nick Martini signed with the Piratas de Campeche tonight. Barnes, who recently turned 36, has made 334 career appearances while pitching in the big leagues in […]
Tommy Kahnle Triggers Upward Mobility Clause

May 1: Kahnle has triggered the assignment clause, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. The Sox will know by Sunday whether another team is willing to carry him on the MLB roster. April 30: Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle, currently pitching with the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, has an upward mobility clause in his deal […]