Posts by Liam Redmond
In Broadway’s highly anticipated ‘Other Desert Cities,’ Lily Rabe unpacks dark family secrets
Lily Rabe thrives on drama and surprises in both her wardrobe and her work. “I don’t ever like to stay in a comfort zone,” she tells Alexa. “That’s what keeps it all exciting.” Her go-to designers for red carpet looks and events? “Rodarte. Erdem — a total fave,” she shares during our New York City…
Read MoreDatabricks to invest over US$350 million in Singapore, more than double headcount
Firm is also partnering with IMDA and EDB to train 20,000 people in industry-relevant data and AI skills [SINGAPORE] Data-management firm Databricks on Wednesday (Sep 16) announced that it plans to invest over US$350 million in its Singapore operations over three years and double its workforce to more than 500. The increased Singapore headcount will…
Read MoreDear Abby: My neighbor says being gay is a sin as it has posed a family conflict
DEAR ABBY: My next-door neighbors are appropriately friendly, mow their lawn and generally mind their own business. The husband is a leader in a fundamentalist church whose pastor preaches that being gay is a sin and transgender people are mentally ill. My wife and I are lesbians, and our middle child is transgender. This is…
Read MoreBLACKPINK’s Lisa Faces Backlash as Old ‘Youth With You’ Clip Resurfaces: Was Her Reaction Taken Out of Context? [WATCH]
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An old video featuring BLACKPINK’s Lisa has suddenly returned to the spotlight, sparking criticism over her reaction to a contestant during her time as a mentor on the Chinese survival show Youth With You Season 3. The resurfaced footage has divided social media users, with some accusing the singer of mocking a visibly nervous contestant…
Read MoreNYC triathlete dies after he’s found unconscious in water during Hamptons race
A NYC triathlete died when he was found unconscious during the swimming portion of a race in the Hamptons — less than two weeks after a married father of two died in a suspected drowning in nearby Shelter Island. Lin Chung, a 34-year-old Queens resident, was pulled from the waters of Noyack Bay while he was…
Read MoreNBC reporter Eliana Moreno died in LA news helicopter crash less than a year after getting engaged
NBC reporter Eliana Moreno, who was killed Tuesday when the network’s helicopter crashed and burst into flames in the Los Angeles area, had been engaged for the past year, it has emerged. The veteran aerial reporter, 38, proudly announced her engagement to Robert Barrientos through a social media post on Oct. 28, 2025, as loved…
Read MoreBill Maher rips Macklemore’s Gaza stance, says celebrity ‘moral confusion’ is fueling antisemitism
Comedian Bill Maher spent the first night of Rosh Hashanah taking aim at Macklemore and other anti-Israel celebrities, arguing that calling the war in Gaza a genocide is fueling a global rise in antisemitism. During Friday night’s episode of HBO’s “Real Time,” Maher first criticized members of the Democratic Party who have spoken out against Israel during the Israel-Hamas…
Read MoreVietnam warns of blackouts from 2027 as power projects stutter
A push for at least 10% annual economic growth through the decade’s end is pressuring its power grid Published Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 02:35 PM VIETNAM could face electricity shortages from 2027 as power generation and grid projects fall behind schedule, according to the country’s trade ministry, putting plans for double-digit economic growth at…
Read MoreSen. Chris Coons defeats challenger named ‘No-Trump’ in Delaware primary
A Democratic stalwart cruised to a primary victory in Delaware on Tuesday, including fending off an opponent with an anti-Trump name. Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., easily held on against a small field of primary challengers and clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate in a race for a third term that he’s expected to win in…
Read MoreOregon county chairwoman flips off fellow member during publicly broadcast meeting: wild video
A not-so-subtle local Oregon politician was caught on camera flipping off a fellow attendee during a livestreamed meeting Tuesday morning. Embattled Washington County Chair Kathryn Harrington flipped chair-hopeful Commissioner Nafisa Fai the bird after a short but tense exchange stemming from the latter supposedly blocking the Chairwoman’s view, the Oregonian reported. The heated exchange unfolded…
Read MoreSusquehanna insider trading case called into doubt by US judge
Judge cites insufficient evidence to justify extending a freeze on some accounts while case proceeds Published Wed, Sep 16, 2026 · 12:30 PM A FEDERAL judge dealt a setback to Susquehanna International Group’s lawsuit claiming it lost tens of millions of dollars to insider trading on a Chinese regulatory crackdown, denying a request to keep…
Read MoreBilateral agreements key to mitigating risks of Asean Power Grid projects: OCBC
However, progress on building regionwide connectivity is slow, even though discussions on APG are ongoing [SINGAPORE] To overcome significant political and regulatory risks hindering the Asean Power Grid (APG), governments within the regional bloc should first ink overarching bilateral agreements governing cross-border electricity trade, said OCBC group chief sustainability officer Mike Ng. “Many of the…
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