Posts by Liam Redmond
Apple seeks to buy Chinese-made memory chips with lobbying push
Both CXMT and YMTC are on US Defense Department list of entities believed to support Beijing’s military Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 06:28 AM [LOS ANGELES] Apple is in negotiations to purchase chips from two Chinese semiconductor makers on a Pentagon blacklist to help reduce the impact of a global memory shortage that’s forced…
Read MoreOil prices fall to 4-month lows as progress in US-Iran talks cools supply concerns
Trump says the US was getting along very well with Iran and that recent meetings in Qatar went well Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 06:16 AM OIL prices fell more than 1 per cent on Wednesday (Jul 1) to their lowest levels since March as optimism over US-Iran talks allayed supply concerns after US…
Read MoreUS Wall Street ends choppy session lower as tech shares drop
Lofty valuations and big AI spending by tech companies have been a concern for some market participants Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 05:57 AM US stocks finished slightly lower on Wednesday (Jul 1) as technology shares fell, but gains in Meta Platforms limited the decline in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Chipmakers were among…
Read MoreSergei Bobrovsky joining Maple Leafs on $21 million NHL free agency deal
A two-time Vezina Trophy winner has a new home. On Wednesday, the Toronto Maple Leafs inked goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to a three-year, $21 million contract, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Bobrovsky, 37, exits Florida in free agency, after leading the Panthers to three consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances with wins over the Oilers in 2024…
Read MoreShocking NYPD bodycam footage shows moment Empire State Building daredevil lovebirds get busted after climbing landmark
Shocking bodycam footage captured the moment two daredevil lovebirds who made out on the Empire State Building’s antenna were caught scaling the landmark. Video shows officers reaching the antenna and promptly detaining Angela Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32 — who had just gotten engaged. The pair were ordered to get down. They climbed the…
Read MoreHarry Kane’s Wife and Children: Meet Kate Kane and the England Captain’s Family
Harry Kane once again found himself in the spotlight after scoring twice to help England come from behind and beat DR Congo 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32. The victory not only sent the Three Lions into the last 16 but also saw the England captain surpass Brazilian legend Pelé on the…
Read MoreAs France reels from record heat, race is on to buy cooling firm in spite of cultural disdain to A/C
As France boils under record summer temperatures, the race is on for a French main cooling and heating network operator — and JPMorgan Chase is currently leading the competition. JPMorgan has reportedly emerged as the frontrunner to buy Idex for at least $3.5 billion from the Paris-based private equity firm Antin Infrastructure Partners in spite…
Read MoreWho Are Nikolau and Beerkus? Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building and Kissing in Daredevil Stunt Before Dramatic Proposal [WATCH]
![Who Are Nikolau and Beerkus? Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building and Kissing in Daredevil Stunt Before Dramatic Proposal [WATCH]](https://i2.wp.com/data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/91778/nikolau-beerkus.jpg?w=1200&h=630?q=60&w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Who Are Nikolau and Beerkus? Couple Arrested After Climbing Empire State Building and Kissing in Daredevil Stunt Before Dramatic Proposal [WATCH]")
Two daredevils climbed the 1,454-foot antenna atop the Empire State Building and shared a kiss as in a cringe Instagram stunt. Nikolau, 33, and Beerkus, 32, carried a banner that read, “when the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.” The message on the banner is a slightly altered version…
Read MoreBeat the heat: Pro-tips to navigate NYC’s ‘cooling centers’ amid soaring temps this weekend
New Yorkers are gonna be hot to trot. NYC is getting roasted over the next four days, with sweltering humidity that will have a 110-degree feel coming just in time for Fourth of July weekend. Amidst a World Cup knockout match at MetLife Stadium, a potential Swift-Kelce nuptials at Madison Square Garden and citywide America…
Read MoreFirst Knicks Championship Exit: Ariel Hukporti Joins the 76ers
Ariel Hukporti is headed to Philadelphia, becoming the first player from the New York Knicks’ championship-winning roster to leave in free agency. The 24-year-old center has agreed to a one-year, $3.4 million deal with the 76ers, according to ESPN. The contract is roughly $1 million above the veteran minimum and ends Hukporti’s brief run in…
Read MoreShocking new theory suggests Earth could survive the death of the Sun after all
We might not perish in a solar meltdown after all. Contrary to popular belief, the Earth might actually weather the fiery death of the sun that’s expected to engulf our neighbors, per a relieving study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics. “Observations of Sun-like giant stars currently point towards Earth’s survival,” head author Mats Esseldeurs, a…
Read MoreScaling Your Startup: When Hiring Becomes a Founder Problem
As a startup, you are at a huge disadvantage when it comes to recruiting. You need to hire the best people as fast as possible to grow your company. However, you don’t have an entire team of people to handle the recruiting for you. The founder of the company is typically the one who is…
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