Posts by Liam Redmond
Trump delays Jay Clayton’s nomination for intel director to try to push Congress on voting bill
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he’s delaying Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the US intelligence community in a bid to force Congress to act on a voter ID bill that currently lacks enough support for passage. Trump said in a lengthy post on his social media site that he will keep Bill Pulte, a top…
Read MoreJudge who had sex in courthouse and attended political event agrees to exit Georgia election case
A federal judge who was disciplined after an investigation found that she had sex with a police officer in her chambers and attended a partisan event, then lied when confronted with the allegations, has recused herself in a fight over Georgia election records after the US Department of Justice raised questions about her ability to be impartial.…
Read MoreSpaceX draws US$800 million from South Korean investors on trading debut
Global investor demand for its shares has pushed the stock 49% higher since its listing Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 03:50 PM [SEOUL] South Korean retail investors snapped up almost US$800 million of SpaceX shares on the stock’s first day of trading, underscoring strong demand for Elon Musk’s company after local investors were shut…
Read MoreJapan’s Nikkei closes at record high near 70,000 on AI boost
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 03:45 PM [TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a record high for a third straight session on Wednesday (Jun 17), ending just shy of the 70,000 mark, on easing concerns over the Middle East conflict and sustained buying in AI-related shares ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy…
Read MoreAustralia shares close at two‑month high on Middle East optimism
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 03:05 PM [SYDNEY] Australian shares rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday (June 17) to close at their highest in more two months, led by miners and banks after details of an interim deal to end the Middle East war lifted investor sentiment. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index…
Read MoreDear Abby: My husband’s death has distanced the close relationship our family once had
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 31 years died suddenly five years ago. Our family — four kids, six grandkids — was devastated. We still haven’t recovered. We used to be a happy bunch, spending time at the lake, backyard barbecues by the pool and football games. My husband was an integral part of this. With…
Read MoreSun PhuQuoc Airways announces ambitious international expansion, aims for 200 aircraft by 2035
The full service carrier targets new routes to South Korea, China, Thailand, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan in 2026 [SINGAPORE] Vietnam-based full service carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) has announced goals for expansion – both in terms of international routes to Asia and its fleet. At the launch of its Singapore-Phu Quoc route on Wednesday (Jun 17),…
Read More1 killed after plane crashes on Texas highway, crews rush to rescue people
A small plane crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free people inside. Police say six people were onboard and one was killed. The plane crashed in Laredo shortly after 10 p.m., said Jose…
Read MoreECB officials say peace in Iran isn’t enough to fix energy shock
The main concern is that it will take time to restore production capacity, repair infrastructure and get ships sailing again Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 01:27 PM [FRANKFURT] European Central Bank (ECB) officials are signalling that a US-Iran peace accord will not necessarily stop them lifting interest rates further, even if it prevents a…
Read MoreG7 leaders tackle reliance on China for critical minerals
Western powers are racing to secure offtake from mines and build up processing and recycling capacity Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 12:48 PM [EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France] G7 host France is pushing partners to agree a statement on critical minerals on Wednesday (Jun 17) that could include measures to help the West reduce its reliance on…
Read MoreStar LI wrestler’s courage after chimpanzee attack ‘speaks volumes’ to Aaron Judge, Yankees
Aaron Judge was in rare form Tuesday afternoon at a Yankees HOPE Week event honoring Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez. Not regarding his graciousness when swarmed by fans or even the Connect Four game he lost to Sibomana-Rodriguez, but rather how touched he was by the wrestler on a full ride to UNC out of Long Beach High…
Read MoreVoters replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell
Voters in Alameda County were back at the polls Tuesday — just two weeks after the primary election — to decide who will replace disgraced ex-congressman Eric Swalwell, whose career imploded after disturbing allegations of rape and sexual assault derailed his candidacy for California governor. Despite months of controversy surrounding Swalwell, voters in the deep-blue…
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