Matthew Cheslock, left, and Anthony Confusione work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) LONDON, United Kingdom — Global stock markets rose on Friday as jobs data reassured investors on the US economy as did indications Beijing and Washington may begin to talk about resolving their tariff standoff. Data showed that US hiring slowed much less than expected last month, with the world’s largest economy adding 177,000 jobs. Article continues after this advertisement European equities and US stock futures both jumped following the release of the data. Wall Street’s…

The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports is perennially set on the first Saturday in May, but the day where Louisville locals really celebrate is the previous afternoon. “Oaks Day” at Churchill Downs is one of the biggest events in River City, with many locals enjoying a quality bourbon while wearing their finest. And while over 100,000 people at a horse race meet isn’t normal, it’s a downright serene scene compared to the chaos to come just a sunrise later. The Kentucky Oaks is open to three-year-old fillies, with participants going nine furlongs (or 1 1/8 mile). $1.5 million is added…

Find more Miss Universe Philippines 2025 here! Miss Universe Philippines 2025 candidates share pre-coronation rituals. Images: Instagram/@katllegado, @teresitassen, @ahtisa, @chelsfernandez_ With the Miss Universe Philippines 2025 coronation night just hours away, candidates have turned to social media to share glimpses of how they prepared mentally, physically, and spiritually for the biggest night of their lives.  Pageant frontrunners Katrina Llegado, Chelsea Fernandez, Ahtisa Manalo, Winwyn Marquez, Yllana Marie Aduana, and even Miss Universe Philippines 2024 Chelsea Manalo, who is set to crown her successor, found moments to reflect and recharge before stepping into the spotlight at the SM Mall of Asia…

The Las Vegas Aces have cut forward Jordyn Jenkins, a 6’0 forward who spent her career at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Jenkins marks the Aces’ first roster cut since the beginning of training camp. The Washington native averaged 19.2 points on 48.2% shooting in her three seasons at UTSA. In Connecticut, three players have already been cut: Creighton guard Morgan Maly, Princeton guard Abbey Hsu, and Colorado forward Mya Hollingshed. Where the Las Vegas Aces stand after roster cuts As it currently stands, 6 Aces players are on guaranteed deals: Dana Evans (guard, protected veteran) Chelsea Gray…

Tado Amit sets off on his journey around Cebu. | Screengrab from Mactan Adventure Crew’s video (Facebook) CEBU CITY, Philippines – Stand-up paddleboarding has long lingered in surfing’s shadow, yet its test of endurance, balance, and grit proves it worthy of equal recognition. For professional stand-up paddler, Ronald “Tado” Amit, the sport is not just about riding the waves—it is about forging a path where few have dared to paddle.   615 kilometers, 20 days, one paddle board On April 7, 2025, Tado set off from Mactan Shrine with a mission: to paddle around the entire island of Cebu. His…

MIAMI, Florida – The 2023 Formula 1 season began with a surprise team fighting at the front of the grid. Aston Martin. With veteran driver Fernando Alonso joining the team to drive alongside Lance Stroll, the team roared out of the gates. Both drivers finished in the points in the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix – Stroll doing so while recovering from a painful wrist injury – and with Alonso scoring a podium finish in six of the first eight races, it seemed that Aston Martin might be the biggest story of the season. However, the team faded down the stretch,…

This combination image of two pictures created on April 4, 2025 shows US President Donald Trump in Miami, Florida, on April 3, 2025, and China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 5, 2025. — Photo by Agence France-Presse China on Friday said it was “currently evaluating” an offer from the United States for talks on tariffs and that Washington had “taken the initiative” in seeking negotiations. “The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it hopes to talk with China,” Beijing’s commerce ministry said. Article continues after this…

MIAMI, Florida — Every rookie driver in Formula 1 has big shoes to fill, but some shoes are bigger than most. Like the shoes of a seven-time Drivers’ Champion and one of the sport’s living legends. But that is the situation that young Kimi Antonelli found himself in when Mercedes named him as the replacement for Lewis Hamilton, when one of the sport’s greatest drivers made the shocking move to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season. Tasked with stepping into those shoes Antonelli has performed admirably, scoring points over four of the first five race weekends of the 2025 campaign.…

Inflation may have picked up in April, but still below the target range of monetary authorities. (PNA photo by Joan Bondoc) MANILA, Philippines — Inflation might have slightly quickened in April as lower oil and food prices were likely offset by higher electricity bills and train fares. An Inquirer poll of 10 economists yielded a median estimate of 1.9 percent for the April consumer price index (CPI).  Article continues after this advertisement If that prediction is correct, it would mark a slight uptick from the 1.8-percent CPI in March. The forecast was in line with the outlook of the Bangko…

MIAMI, Florida — Williams has enjoyed a strong start to the 2025 Formula 1 season. A big reason for that, according to Alexander Albon, is just how narrow the gap is between himself and new teammate Carlos Sainz Jr. That narrow gap is due in part to Sainz’s ability to get up to speed quickly with his new team, and in a new car. Speaking with the media, including SB Nation, Thursday at Hard Rock Stadium Sainz indicated that he and the team are “moving in the right direction” after just five races. “Having had a couple of good weekends…