Posts by Liam Redmond
Traffic apocalypse looms as rush hour delays could double in California metro
Bay Area drivers already facing some of the most expensive commutes in the nation could be thrust into even more rush-hour chaos if the region’s public transit system collapses, according to a study released Tuesday. The Bay Area Rapid Transit system, known to millions as BART, is staring down a massive financial crisis as ridership…
Read MoreStream It Or Skip It: ‘Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie’ on HBO Max, an evocative documentary exploring the strength, struggles, and life story of the late deaf bodybuilder
Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Irene Taylor returns to HBO Max with her newest documentary, Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie. The director joins forces with Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin to dive deep into the life of former bodybuilder and American Gladiators cast member, Shelley Beattie. The film chronicles Beattie‘s complicated childhood, incredible work ethic, internal…
Read MoreJavier Bardem Backs Petition To Remove Pink As UNICEF Ambassador After Macklemore Row
Actor Javier Bardem has backed a petition calling for Pink to be removed as a UNICEF ambassador, after the singer faced criticism for sharing a post that objected to rapper Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian comments during an Ed Sheeran concert. Bardem shared posts promoting the Change.org petition on his Instagram Stories on September 21, 2026, while UNICEF…
Read MoreFall Facts and Trivia: 12 Things to Know About the Autumnal Equinox and Harvest Season
Fall is officially arriving in the Northern Hemisphere, bringing shorter days, longer nights, cooler temperatures and the beginning of the autumn season. But the autumnal equinox is more than changing leaves and pumpkin spice. The 2026 autumnal equinox occurs on Sept. 23 at 00:05 UTC, although it falls on Sept. 22 in parts of North…
Read MoreMalia Nummerdor: Florida Woman Arrested After Husband Allegedly Caught Her Having Sex With Family Dog Claims She Was Framed
Friends of a Florida mom arrested after her ex accused her of having sex with their dog have started a fundraiser for her, claiming she was targeted by a spouse seeking revenge. Malia Nummerdor, 38, a mother of two boys, was arrested last week after her ex-husband, Erik Nummerdor, made the allegations on Facebook and…
Read MoreYankees keep slim AL East hopes alive with shutout of Rays to open doubleheader
A week or two ago, Tuesday’s doubleheader loomed as perhaps the largest day (and night) of the Yankees’ season. But the Rays separating themselves — entering with a six-game lead that had doubled since Sept. 11 — and requiring just one victory in this series to clinch the division removed much of the drama from…
Read MoreChatGPT Ads Open a New Front for Small Brands
Quartile said Monday it now holds technology partner status for ads running inside ChatGPT, which puts the placement within reach of brands through software they already log into. The firm bills itself as the biggest retail media optimization platform anywhere. For anyone running growth at a small brand, ChatGPT ads mark the moment conversational AI…
Read MoreWho Is Thomas Gigler? Passenger Who Jumped off Cruise Ship Is Doting Dad Who Was on Anniversary Trip With Wife and Sons
The Carnival cruise passenger who went overboard has been identified as a 56-year-old father of three who disappeared into the ocean while celebrating his anniversary with his wife. Thomas Gigler, who was celebrating the milestone with his wife, Michelle, 48, was aboard the Carnival Panorama when he reportedly jumped off the ship on Saturday. The…
Read MoreNeuroscientist warns common household item is a ‘public health emergency’ on the same level as asbestos
Many of us have them in our homes and at offices — but a neuroscientist is warning that one household staple may be a major threat to your health. Glen Jeffery, a professor of neuroscience at University College London, is sounding the alarm about what he calls a “clear and present public health emergency” that…
Read MoreAgentic Commerce Fight: Amazon Blocks Meta’s Muse
Amazon confirmed Sunday night that it has shut Meta’s Muse assistant out of shopping on Amazon.com, twelve days after the agent launched. The company says it asked Meta to exclude the retail site voluntarily and got nowhere. Shoppers using Muse now hit a popup instead of a checkout. The dispute is narrow on its face…
Read MoreCrazed woman goes on the attack with metal pipe after breaking into house through doggy door: police
A crazed woman went on the rampage with a metal pipe after breaking into a Texas house by crawling through a doggy door, according to cops. Angel Samantha Reynosa, 23, was initially found uninvited inside the home in Del Rio early Saturday when the homeowner, who knew her, “heard the front door slam shut,” according…
Read MoreHayden Panettiere Toxicology Report Reveals New Details About Actress’ Final Hours
Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and four other substances, according to a toxicology report released Tuesday, more than a month after the actress was found unresponsive in a Greenville, South Carolina, apartment. The Greenville County Coroner’s Office classified her death as accidental. The report identifies the “toxic effects of fentanyl, 4-ANPP,…
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