US Navy to shadow Hormuz convoys but stop short of direct escorts (Avios, echoing WSJ)
US officials say Navy ships will not formally escort commercial vessels through Hormuz but will remain nearby and share data on mine-free maritime lanes, according to two officials cited by Axios. Summary: The new US Hormuz initiative will not necessarily include Navy ships formally escorting commercial vessels, according to two US officials cited by an […]
United Airlines flight hits pole and truck while landing at Newark
United Airlines Flight 169 from Venice clipped a light pole on approach to Newark Liberty International Airport but landed safely. (Credit: Patrick Oyulu via Storyful) A United Airlines international flight struck a light pole and tractor trailer while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, injuring a truck driver on the ground, authorities said. Flight […]
Confirmed line-ups for Premier League clash
Tottenham make the trip to Aston Villa this evening with a chance to move out of the Premier League relegation zone. Sitting two points behind 17th-placed West Ham, a win would lift the North London club above their rivals, with three games to play. And Roberto De Zerbi’s side may fancy their chances against an […]
Australian March 2026 building approvals -10.5% m/m (prior +29.7%)
For the y/y +12% prior +0.2% Other data, ANZ-Indeed Job Advertisements for April -0.8% m/m prior –3.1% Earlier: Australia Monthly Inflation Gauge showed “Monthly inflation rose again in April” CBA tips RBA rate hike tomorrow but warns Iran war makes it a close call. Split RBA board A third consecutive RBA rate hike tomorrow This […]
Giants To Promote Bryce Eldridge, Jesus Rodriguez
The Giants will promote prospects Bryce Eldridge and Jesus Rodriguez prior to Monday’s game with the Padres, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Slusser wrote earlier today that the Giants were giving “serious consideration” to bringing the duo up to the Show, and neither Eldridge or Rodriguez were in the lineup today for […]
Australia Monthly Inflation Gauge showed "Monthly inflation rose again in April"
The y/y was steady at 4.3% in April from 4.3% in March. Still rising inflation in Australia, just a littel more slowly according to the m/m figures. Earlier: CBA tips RBA rate hike tomorrow but warns Iran war makes it a close call. Split RBA board A third consecutive RBA rate hike tomorrow This article […]
Aston Villa v Tottenham: Commentary, updates, goals and stats
Relegation-threatened Tottenham will hope to repeat their win at Wolves last weekend when they go to Aston Villa tonight. It wasn’t a hugely impressive performance at Molineux but Joao Palhinha’s second-half strike was enough to hand Spurs a massive three points. They remain deep in the mire ahead of a trip to a Villa side […]
Olivia Wilde Says She’s Not Dead After Shocking Red Carpet Interview
Olivia Wilde No, I Don’t Look Like Gollum … Fish-Eye Lens Made Me Look Dead!!! Published May 3, 2026 5:55 PM PDT Play video content Olivia Wilde says fans shouldn’t worry about her health … she wasn’t brought back to dead by a mad scientist for a recent red carpet appearance — the camera lens […]
CBA tips RBA rate hike tomorrow but warns Iran war makes it a close call. Split RBA board
Commonwealth Bank expects the RBA to raise rates 25bp to 4.35% in May 5, but warns the decision is line ball given Iran war inflation pressures and softening consumer sentiment. Summary: Commonwealth Bank of Australia economists forecast the RBA will raise its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% at its May board meeting, […]
Jeremy Allen White Takes Kids on Ride at L.A.-Area Fair
Jeremy Allen White Having A Shamelessly Good Time With My Kids!!! Published May 3, 2026 5:30 PM PDT Jeremy Allen White fans will soon see him flying high in the “Star Wars” universe … but now they can get a sneak peek here on earth — with the star hurtling high in the air on […]
