Posts by Liam Redmond
Starbucks to add up to 100 India stores a year as coffee booms
The chain has doubled down on the country of more than 1.4 billion people as it searches for new avenues of growth Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 01:30 PM [MUMBAI/SINGAPORE] Starbucks’ India unit plans to open dozens of new stores each year as it seeks to fend off rivals and strengthen its position in…
Read MoreControversial billionaire tax proposal declared eligible for the November ballot
A controversial proposal to tax California billionaires to fund healthcare has tenatively qualified for the November ballot, setting the stage for a more intense and expensive battle over whether the state should squeeze the ultra-rich. Supporters say the proposed tax is crucial to compensate for federal healthcare funding cuts, approved by President Trump and the…
Read MoreRory McIlroy, US Open stars keeping tabs on World Cup: ‘A good distraction’
World Cup fever has reached just about every part of the United States, even the east end of Long Island, where the U.S. Open is taking place at Shinnecock Hills. While the world’s top golfers compete to win one of the four majors in the sport, the World Cup has provided a valuable distraction. Rory…
Read MoreExclusive | ‘Fire goddess’ accused of trying to burn her friends alive while they slept as twisted details emerge
A woman is facing murder charges after the self-proclaimed “fire goddess” allegedly set her friend’s Honda Element ablaze following a fight over Xanax as two people slept inside with a propane tank nearby. Nicole Najlis, 30, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and arson after the fire broke out at the Pilot truck stop…
Read MoreIndonesia, Philippines set to hike rates as caution prevails: Bloomberg survey
Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:33 AM TWO of the region’s central banks are poised to tighten monetary policy further, staying on guard in case inflation and currency risks persist despite a potential de-escalation of the Middle East conflict. Bank Indonesia and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are both expected to raise their policy…
Read MoreJapan intervention risk mounts as yen drops to lowest since 2024
The latest move in the currency also comes despite a record 11.7 trillion yen intervention by authorities from Apr 28 to May 2 Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:29 AM [TOKYO] Yen watchers are on alert for the risk of intervention by authorities to prop up the currency after it hit its weakest level…
Read MoreLululemon apologises after Great Wall drum sparks China backlash
Social media users object to the use of a Japanese drum at a site widely viewed as a symbol of Chinese national identity Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 11:11 AM [BEIJING] Lululemon Athletica apologised after a yoga event staged on the Great Wall featuring a Japanese taiko drum sparked social media backlash in China,…
Read MoreMLB changing rules to Home Run Derby again — here’s how it will now look
The Home Run Derby is getting a makeover. One of the premier events of MLB’s All-Star week is ditching the clock and going with a set number of swings instead, The Athletic reported Wednesday. In the first round, contestants will get 20 swings before going down to 15 in the second and third rounds. American…
Read MoreSabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man she said tried to enter her home
Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a lengthy restraining order against a man she claims repeatedly attempted to enter her home. Among other restrictions, 31-year-old William Applegate is now order to keep at least 100 yards from the “Manchild” singer, her sister, and her sister’s partner — both of whom reside with her — as well…
Read MoreApple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage: CEO Cook
Memory and storage costs are both concerns for the company, with particular emphasis on the DRAM market Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 10:23 AM [MEXICO CITY] Apple plans to raise prices on its products to offset increasing memory and storage chip costs, CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. A…
Read MoreKKR bets US$1.4 billion on aircraft leasing, eyes airlines, Boeing and Airbus
Since 2018, the private equity firm and Altavair have acquired 188 aircraft and engine assets Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 10:20 AM [NEW YORK] Private equity firm KKR on Wednesday (Jun 17) disclosed a US$1.4 billion fresh bet on aircraft leasing with partner Altavair, as persistent supply shortfalls at Airbus and Boeing keep plane…
Read MoreKKR bets US$1.4 billion on aircraft leasing as Boeing and Airbus supply shortages boost demand
Since 2018, the private equity firm and Altavair have acquired 188 aircraft and engine assets Published Thu, Jun 18, 2026 · 10:20 AM [NEW YORK] Private equity firm KKR on Wednesday (Jun 17) disclosed a US$1.4 billion fresh bet on aircraft leasing with partner Altavair, as persistent supply shortfalls at Airbus and Boeing keep plane…
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