LOUISVILLE, Ky. — This year’s Kentucky Derby field does not appear to have a true standout. But it could have a star. If that sounds illogical, trainer Chad Brown, who will start Emerging Market in a bid to win his first Derby, can explain. “There’s clearly a couple horses that are deserving favorites in the race, but…
Key takeaways: Negative Bitcoin funding rates indicate bearishness, yet whales maintain steady long-to-short ratios at major exchanges. Inflation concerns and tech corporate earnings remain the biggest drivers for Bitcoin traders’ sentiment. Bitcoin (BTC) faced rejection at $77,800 on Wednesday, then retested the $76,000 level. This movement followed a correction in the S&P 500 Index as…
The BBC has been given access to a military base in Iraq where UK forces have been working together with their US counterparts during the conflict in the region. The US announced an extended but fragile ceasefire on the US-Israel war in Iran – but prior to the ceasefire up to 28 drones were fired…
New Zealand business sentiment turned negative for the first time since 2023 as firms face rising costs and shrinking demand in response to the Middle East conflict, a new survey showed. Source link
Birmingham coach Matt Mowry works with his players on going with pitches to right field. The Patriots came through with perfection on Wednesday. Four times in the decisive fourth inning, Birmingham hitters hit outside pitches to right field for base hits, igniting a four-run inning and leading to a 10-2 victory, pulling the Patriots into…
Amazon is considering a potential reboot of the Donald Trump-hosted reality competition show “The Apprentice” for its Prime Video streamer, according to a report late Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal. But the newspaper added that instead of the President at the helm, it would be his son, Donald Trump Jr. Amazon declined to comment,…
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Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours, has returned home to Kenya. The record-breaking runner was celebrated with dancing and music at Nairobi airport. BBC News Africa correspondent Barbara Plett-Usher reports from the scene. Source link
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war. Source link
China’s factory activity expanded in April even as disruptions to supply chains and rising input costs caused by the Iran war reverberate around the world. Source link