Posts by Nathan Pine
New Zealand meat sales to US surge 60% as American beef herd shrinks
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 11:56 AM NEW Zealand meat exports surged to a record in the second quarter, boosted by sales to the US where cattle herds have shrunk and an invasive parasitic fly threatens some farmers. The value of meat shipments soared 36 per cent from the year-earlier quarter to NZ$3.9 billion…
Read MoreJennifer Finch Dead: L7 Bassist, Who Battled Brain Cancer, Was 59
Jennifer Finch, the powerhouse bassist of L7 during the band’s creative peak in the 1990s, has died. That, according to her Instagram account. She was 59. A social media post from the band today noted Finch waged “a long courageous fight with brain cancer.” Earlier this month, friends and family launched a GoFundMe page to…
Read MoreAustralia, New Zealand dollars wobble on war jitters, Kiwi inflation data in focus
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 10:47 AM [SYDNEY] The Australian and New Zealand dollars struggled to steady on Monday as more US strikes on Iran sent oil prices sharply higher, with the kiwi bracing for a key inflation report that could help decide another near-term rate hike. The Aussie hit a four-day low of…
Read MoreThe Red Sox’s approach to the trade deadline is clear for Craig Breslow
The Boston Red Sox had an opportunity to secure four consecutive series sweeps entering Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Rays. If you’re doing the math at home, that’s an opportunity at 13 consecutive victories ranging back to July 3. Boston, which once looked dead in the water as they occupied the basement of the…
Read MorePower ranking the quarterbacks in the NFC West
The start of training camp is just days away for some NFL teams, and a few weeks for others, meaning the return of meaningful football games is right around the corner. It’s been a pretty eventful offseason — one in which we’ve previewed training camp dates and storylines to watch, examined the top position battles…
Read MoreChina securities regulator to hold market stability meeting, state media reports
The China Securities Regulatory Commission has called for a meeting to hear proposals on market development Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 10:17 AM [SHANGHAI/ BEIJING] China’s securities watchdog will meet market participants on Monday (Jul 20) to discuss market stability, official media said, as state-backed investors bought shares in an effort to stem a…
Read MorePower ranking the quarterbacks in the NFC East
The start of training camp is just days away for some NFL teams, and a few weeks for others, meaning the return of meaningful football games is right around the corner. It’s been a pretty eventful offseason — one in which we’ve previewed training camp dates and storylines to watch, examined the top position battles…
Read MorePower ranking the quarterbacks in the NFC South
The start of training camp is just days away for some NFL teams, and a few weeks for others, meaning the return of meaningful football games is right around the corner. It’s been a pretty eventful offseason — one in which we’ve previewed training camp dates and storylines to watch, examined the top position battles…
Read MoreFenway Park in line for All-Star Game, with one giant caveat: Report
Fenway Park hasn’t hosted an MLB All-Star Game since 1999, although not for lack of trying. Red Sox fans clamored for the Midsummer Classic to return to Boston in 2012 for the 100th anniversary of Fenway’s opening, and again for the United States’ 250th birthday this summer. The Red Sox didn’t get to host either,…
Read MoreTSMC expects ‘strong, multi-year’ demand for AI chips as it ramps up Arizona investment
Published Mon, Jul 20, 2026 · 09:09 AM [TAIPEI] TSMC is seeing strong, multi-year demand for its AI chips as it invests a further US$100 billion to expand its Arizona facilities, but it needs to address several challenges, such as a shortage of construction workers there, a top executive said. Speaking after blockbuster second-quarter results…
Read MoreTrump Booed During World Cup Final Telecast
The crowd at today’s World Cup Final cheered wildly for Jennifer Hudson’s otherworldly rendition of “The Star Spangled Banner.” But when Fox cut from Hudson to a shot of President Donald Trump in his box, the cheers turned to boos. Fox stayed with the shot of Trump for just a few seconds before cutting to…
Read MoreCam Skattebo has blunt message for those criticizing his reckless behavior
The New York Giants presumably knew what they were getting into when they drafted running back Cam Skattebo. The 24-year-old running back is known for his wild playstyle, and he’s developing a reputation for his reckless behavior off the field as well. Skattebo found himself at the center of controversy on Saturday after botching a…
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