Posts by Liam Redmond
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’ on Apple TV, a fluffy holiday special from the Muppet spin-off franchise
I don’t want to call the Fraggles “lesser Muppets” but… I think I just did. The First Snow of Fraggle Rock (now streaming on Apple TV) is the second holiday special born from the 2020s franchise reboot, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, and it further cements the franchise as the Muppet middle child that…
Read MoreKim Kardashian says bar exam failure broke her ‘confidence’ — and why she went public with results
Kim Kardashian admitted that her failure to pass the State Bar of California exam broke her “confidence.” Speaking to TIME Magazine on Thursday, the aspiring lawyer revealed why she went public with her results — even though they weren’t what she’d hoped for. “I took a minute to process that, and instantly, when I got…
Read MoreSingapore Paincare privatisation bid fails as offeror fails to meet conditions by deadline
[SINGAPORE] A privatisation offer for medical services company Singapore Paincare has fallen through, as the offeror, Advance Bridge Healthcare, was unable to satisfy the conditions of the scheme of arrangement by its expiry date of Nov 27. The companies added on Friday (Dec 5) that the credit facilities between Advance Bridge Healthcare, a management consultancy…
Read MoreSecret Santa! Where to find holiday fun off that’s off the beaten path
This holiday season, think beyond the staples and enter the tri-state’s slate of under-the-radar programming. Here are some holiday hits you haven’t thought of — yet. Get in the swim It’s off to Camden, NJ, we go! Bring your pint-size revelers to the Adventure Aquarium, all dressed up in holiday fin-ery, some 90 miles southwest…
Read MoreWall Street subdued at open as investors await key inflation report
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes had a subdued open on Friday (Dec 5) as investors avoided large bets and awaited a long-delayed key inflation report that could shape the Federal Reserve’s policy path. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 28.7 points, or 0.06 per cent, at the open to 47,879.6. The S&P 500 rose…
Read MoreWhy the St. John’s defense isn’t as bad as it seems — and the offense isn’t as good
Through seven games, the St. John’s offense seems to be well ahead of the defense. The Johnnies are ranked eighth in offensive efficiency, 19th in offensive rebounding percentage and last year’s weakness, 3-point shooting, has shown improvement with the Johnnies shooting 35 percent from distance. The defense, meanwhile, ranks 29th in efficiency, 243rd in points…
Read MoreIkea to ramp up US production as tariffs bite
The push for local production aims to support its expansion in the US, its second-biggest market, and the wider region [LONDON/STOCKHOLM] Ikea plans to source more products from factories in the United States, the Swedish furniture group’s top supply chain executive told Reuters, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs drive up the cost of importing…
Read MoreRichard Sherman eviscerates ‘uninterested’ George Pickens for ‘TNF’ effort in devastating Cowboys loss
It’s these type of games that get remembered by front offices come negotiation time. Polarizing Cowboys star receiver and pending free agent George Pickens received widespread backlash for his underwhelming performance in the Cowboys’ potentially season-defining loss to the Lions on Thursday, with ex-star cornerback Richard Sherman claiming he looked “uninterested.” Pickens had just five…
Read MoreSingapore digital infrastructure company EFGH to pursue US listing via Spac
It has entered into a business combination agreement with WinVest Acquisition Corp [SINGAPORE] Singapore-headquarted financial Internet infrastructure company Embed Financial Group Cayman Holdings (EFGH) plans to list in the US via a special purpose acquisition company (Spac). EFGH announced on Wednesday (Dec 3) that it has entered into a business combination agreement with WinVest Acquisition…
Read More‘Liver King’ has charges dropped — and goes straight back to ranting about fighting Joe Rogan
Disgraced influencer Brian “Liver King” Johnson quietly had his charges dropped for allegedly making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan — and he’s already back ranting online about wanting to fight the black-belt podcaster. The 48-year-old YouTuber was nabbed in June after he traveled to Rogan’s hometown of Austin, Texas, and posted alarming videos on social…
Read MoreManulife Singapore launches AI hub to groom talent
It is among 11 financial institutions working with IBF and MAS to pilot workforce development initiatives alongside adoption of artificial intelligence [SINGAPORE] Manulife Singapore on Friday (Dec 5) launched its artificial intelligence (AI) centre of excellence, with plans to expand its AI capabilities by growing its talent pool. Manulife said that it will increase the…
Read MoreUOBKH initiates coverage on UltraGreen.ai with ‘buy’ on optimistic growth outlook
The company is well-positioned to benefit from potential growth in the fluorescence-guided surgery market, say UOBKH analysts [SINGAPORE] UOB Kay Hian (UOBKH) initiated coverage on medical technology company UltraGreen.ai with a “buy” call, citing its market dominance in supplying indocyanine green (ICG) used in surgical procedures, and potential for “strong earnings growth”. The brokerage assigned…
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