Posts by Liam Redmond
Star 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…
Read MoreChina’s central bank hints at shift towards overnight policy rate to match global peers
Such a move would mark another step in the PBOC’s revamp of its policy framework that began in 2024 Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 11:56 AM — Updated Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 08:19 PM [BEIJING] China’s central bank signalled a potential shift towards an overnight policy rate, a move that would bring it…
Read MoreChina’s central bank hints at shift toward overnight policy rate to match global peers
PBOC will improve the use of temporary overnight reverse repo and repo operations Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 11:56 AM [BEIJING] China’s central bank signalled a potential shift in its interest rate framework with a focus on the overnight policy rate, a move that would bring it more in line with global peers. The…
Read MoreLionel Messi opens up World Cup with hat trick to answer back Kylian Mbappe — and then some
Anything you do, I can do better. Just hours after France star Kylian Mbappé jumped Lionel Messi for the third-most goals scored in World Cup history at 13, the Argentine answered back — three times. Messi opened up his first game at the 2026 World Cup with a hat trick in a brilliant performance in…
Read MoreManulife pulls loan product for rich Hong Kong clients after scrutiny
The US$80 million policy uses 4 times leverage to offer over 10% returns to wealthy buyers Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 10:56 AM [HONG KONG] Manulife Financial pulled leverage for an insurance product targeting wealthy Hong Kong clients after the offering drew scrutiny from regulators and competitors, according to people familiar with the matter.…
Read MoreLA Zoo sees visitors disappear as city resists critical change that would save iti can add it too, just lmk
As Los Angeles grapples with budget problems, a new report warns that the city’s zoo may be heading toward a crisis of its own as membership withers and costs balloon. A Los Angeles County civil grand jury has concluded that the Los Angeles Zoo cannot continue operating as it does today, finding that deteriorating facilities,…
Read MoreGold edges up as rate-hike fears ease; Fed rate decision in focus
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 09:47 AM [BENGALURU] Gold edged higher on Wednesday (Jun 17), extending gains for a fifth straight session, as optimism around the US-Iran peace deal eased concerns over interest rate hikes, while investors awaited further details on the deal and the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Spot gold was up…
Read More‘Summer House: The Aftermath’: did West Wilson already cheat on Amanda Batula?
The “Scamanda” saga finally comes to a close tonight with Summer House: The Aftermath, a bonus Summer House episode aiming to tie up loose ends following the Season 10 reunion. Amanda Batula and West Wilson turned the Bravo universe on its side earlier this year when they confirmed rumors that they were dating. Following their…
Read MoreHSBC partners with Google Cloud to expand AI usage
Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 08:45 AM [LONDON] HSBC announced on Wednesday (Jun 17) a multi-year partnership with Alphabet Inc-owned Google Cloud focused on building the British bank’s artificial intelligence capabilities. The tie-up marks the latest step in HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery’s drive to embrace the revenue-generating and cost-savings power of AI which can…
Read MoreHSBC, Google AI partnership set to add over US$100 million gains
The multiyear partnership will enable more than 200 new AI use cases at the bank over the next two years Published Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 08:45 AM — Updated Wed, Jun 17, 2026 · 09:35 AM [NEW YORK] HSBC Holdings said that it will use Alphabet’s Google Cloud to roll out artificial intelligence across…
Read MoreWe Tried Jalen Brunson’s Viral Breakfast Sandwich—Here’s the Truth About the Chipotle Mayo Madness
New York Post Sports reporting intern Grace McCarron heads to Tompkins Square Bagels to track down the viral Jalen Brunson breakfast sandwich everyone’s talking about. The order—made famous by Jalen Brunson—brings together eggs, cheese, hash browns, and chipotle mayo in a classic New York-style bagel. Inside the shop, she watches it come together step by…
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