Posts by Liam Redmond
Iraqi officials, including lawmakers, arrested on corruption charges in overnight raid
Several Iraqi political officials were arrested early Sunday on corruption charges, Iraq’s state-run Iraqi News Agency reported. It said the arrests were based on statement made by former Deputy Minister of Oil Adnan al-Jumaili, who was arrested last month, and “included members of Parliament whose immunity had been lifted.” Iraqi security forces sealed off all…
Read MoreNASA to Reveal Progress on Its Moon Base Program
NASA is preparing to reveal the next major step in its plan to establish a long-term human presence on the Moon. On June 30 at 2:30 p.m. EDT, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman and Moon Base program manager Carlos García-Galán will host a virtual briefing to provide updates on the agency’s Moon Base initiative. The discussion…
Read MoreStakes suddenly high again for USMNT in knockout round
IRVINE, Calif. — It’s a whole new tournament now. The U.S. national team has checked off boxes at the World Cup so far, topping its group and capturing the attention of the country. But that won’t stop the Americans’ tournament from being labeled a crushing disappointment if they can’t win a knockout game for the…
Read MoreInside country icon Alan Jackson’s triumphant finale concert
The time has come for country music superstar Alan Jackson to hang up his signature Stetson hat. The genre traditionalist from Newnan, Georgia, whose career kicked off in the 1980s and exploded shortly thereafter in the oft-cited ‘90s country wave with heartfelt songs for the working man who’d rather be drinking, or fishing, or ideally both, has…
Read MoreChina’s Great Firewall Gets Stronger: New Data Suggests VPN Use Is Far Lower Than Believed
Fresh research based on leaked network traffic data suggests China has significantly tightened its control over unauthorized virtual private networks (VPNs), challenging long-held assumptions that large numbers of citizens routinely bypass the country’s internet censorship system. The findings, published by the Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi), analyze data from leaked reports produced by Chinese technology…
Read MoreLucas Trejo: Argentine Soccer Star’s Wife and Children Found Dead After Three-Day Search Following Venezuela Earthquake
Argentine soccer player Lucas Trejo is grieving the heartbreaking loss of his wife and children after a 74-hour search for them in the aftermath of the Venezuela earthquakes ended in tragedy. Trejo, 38, had been holding onto hope that his missing wife and children would be found alive. On Saturday night, a family friend and…
Read More3 missing teens located after vanishing from New Jersey train station
Police have located all three boys who vanished from a New Jersey train station on Friday in Stamford, Connecticut. Montville Township Police Department Chief Andrew Caggiano told Fox News Digital that Brayden Morrissey, 14, Dominic Diliberto, 14, and William Connolly, 17, initially left an undisclosed location in Montville Township, New Jersey, on Thursday night. After an extensive initial search using…
Read MoreLionel Messi makes more history with goal in seventh straight World Cup game as Argentina sweeps group
ARLINGTON, Texas — Giovani Lo Celso became the first Argentina player other than Lionel Messi to score in this World Cup as the defending champions finished the group stage with a three-game sweep after a 3-1 victory over Jordan on Saturday night. Lo Celso, in his first World Cup start, put Argentina ahead to stay when he scored on…
Read MoreDirector accumulation extends across established and newly listed counters
More than 70 director interests and substantial shareholdings were filed for over 30 primary-listed stocks [SINGAPORE] Director and CEO activity remained active over the five sessions to Jun 25, with accumulation spanning both incremental stake increases and multiple on-market transactions. Companies including Soon Hock Enterprise recorded further increases to substantial shareholdings, while JustCo Holdings and…
Read MoreA-Sonic Aerospace hunts for Asean acquisitions, makes tech foray as it charts next phase of growth
[SINGAPORE] As A-Sonic Aerospace ventures beyond its aviation and logistics roots into the information technology space, the mainboard-listed company is looking closer to home for growth, actively scouting for acquisition targets with an established Asean footprint. South-east Asia is where the growth is, said chief executive and chairperson Janet Tan, noting that the group’s strategy…
Read More6 injured as Boston duck boat tips over near Cambridge ramp
A substantial emergency response was triggered Saturday after a Boston duck boat overturned near a Cambridge boat ramp, leaving six people injured. The amphibious craft tipped over at a ramp that enters into the Charles River, Massachusetts State Police confirmed. The Boston duck boat that overturned near the Charles River in Cambridge. WBZ While all…
Read MoreScotland head soccer coach resigns after getting contract extension
Despite a contract extension last month that would’ve kept Steve Clark as Scotland’s head soccer coach through the 2030 World Cup, he decided to resign following its exit in this year’s tournament. Clark stepped down Saturday after Scotland — who won a match and lost two in Group C — was officially eliminated. “The most…
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