Watch exports bounced back in February before war in Middle East
Swiss watch exports returned to growth last month as US demand continued an uneven recovery from the fallout over trade tariffs. Read More
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Paris appeals court rejects France’s attempt to suspend Shein’s marketplace
France’s attempt to suspend Chinese online platform Shein’s marketplace was rejected by a Paris Court of Appeal on Thursday, after a Paris court had already ruled against the government’s request in December. Read More
Pritzker helped a Black woman become senator. Some Black leaders are still mad at him.
Congressional Black Caucus members, after a stinging loss in the Illinois Democratic Senate primary, are training their ire on Gov. JB Pritzker — and saying it’s on him to rehabilitate the relationship. After Pritzker’s outsized financial support for Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton helped lift her to victory, lawmakers vented frustrations that his money unfairly tilted…
Political operatives with Trump ties raked in millions of dollars in commissions from DHS ad campaign
Two companies with ties to veteran political operatives received at least $23 million in commissions for their role in the controversial Department of Homeland Security ad campaign that helped lead to Secretary Kristi Noem’s ouster. One of the firms, Safe America Media, received at least $15.2 million and was formed last February just a few…
Second Thoughts: Daniel Dye Learns Words and Actions Matter
The Daniel Dye suspension shows, once again, that NASCAR drivers need to be aware of what they say on social media, how their actions and words can be harmful and that NASCAR is willing to act when it determines a line has been crossed. As Dye was going through trading cars with fellow driver Brent…
Which 6 World Baseball Classic Standouts Improved Their MLB Stock?
MLB fans who tuned into the World Baseball Classic were expecting big-time performances from superstars Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. They came away learning more about Venezuela’s title-winning squad and one espresso-loving Italy slugger. Ahead of the 2026 MLB season, some players have already boosted their profile by thriving on the worldwide stage. Here…
Men’s NCAA Tournament: What Makes a March Madness Cinderella Team? Who Could Be This Year’s?
It’s finally here. The first round of the men’s NCAA Tournament, affectionately dubbed as March Madness, will begin on Thursday, March 19. The 87th annual edition of the tournament will see the usual suspects try and win the national championship. But what truly makes the tournament special is how often we see smaller schools and…
2025-26 March Madness Odds: Men’s, Women’s Tournament Best Bets
As I wrote this on the eve of Round 1 of March Madness, I realized there are not many game lines worth taking. The best numbers have left us. However, I do have a few I will make a case for. What makes this Tournament fun from a gambling perspective is the different options for…
Big Picture: Team USA’s Offense Had Star Power But No Spark In WBC Defeat
LoanDepot Park (Miami) – Team USA players stood on the top step of the dugout with their arms thrown over the railing in defeat. They were motionless as they watched a sea of Venezuelan players in royal blue jerseys dogpile on the field at the home of the Miami Marlins and celebrate their 3-2 win…
NCAA Men’s Tournament Cinderella Ladder: Look Out For Akron, South Florida
Welcome to March Madness — a nickname earned through decades of chaos, where little-known programs take down the sport’s biggest brands. We call those bracket-busting teams “Cinderellas.” They’re fun to root for, but picking the right ones? That’s where things get tricky. Even with a job that revolves around studying these teams, predicting what happens…