Posts by Liam Redmond
IndiGo, Air India cut June-July domestic flights amid high jet fuel prices: sources
Reductions highlight the vulnerability of the South Asian nation’s aviation industry to external shocks Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 08:58 PM INDIGO and Air India, India’s two largest airlines, have sharply cut their planned domestic flights for June and July, sources familiar with the matter said, as the industry grapples with a rise in…
Read More‘Golden boy’ Ivy Leaguer who murdered NYC dad over allowance debuts shocking new look in first-ever interview
The pretty boy Ivy League grad who gunned down his dad more than a decade ago in Manhattan because his allowance was slashed debuted a shocking new look as he sat down for his first-ever jailhouse interview. Sporting a scraggly beard and long locks — and apparently smelling terrible — Thomas Gilbert Jr. maintained his…
Read MoreSkateboarding Legend Marc Johnson Dies
Marc Johnson, one of street skateboarding’s most influential figures and the 2007 Thrasher Skater of the Year, has died at 49. His death was announced on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in a tribute published by Thrasher Magazine and written by his longtime friend and fellow professional skateboarder Louie Barletta. No cause of death has been…
Read MoreThe Knicks’ quest for an NBA title is about to run into its most daunting challenge
The Knicks speed-ran the Eastern Conference to clinch their first NBA Finals berth since 1999. Jalen Brunson looked like the ultimate cheat code. Mikal Bridges played like his stamina bar was undrainable. OG Anunoby has been a two-way menace. The Knicks have spent the past month-plus stomping through opponents like Mario with a Super Star…
Read MoreTSMC CEO pledges over 30% incentive bump as AI profits soar
This comes after days of online discourse about the company’s quarterly bonuses Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 07:16 PM TAIWAN Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) chief CC Wei told staff that they will see more than a 30 per cent bump in their profit-sharing payouts this year on average, responding after some voiced concerns over…
Read MoreHong Kong banks tighten scrutiny of Chinese clients after trading curbs
Lenders have also raised the threshold for mainland applicants seeking savings accounts Published Wed, May 27, 2026 · 07:06 PM [HONG KONG] Hong Kong banks are ramping up scrutiny of mainland Chinese clients opening savings and investment accounts, as part of a broader push to stem capital flight after Beijing launched an unprecedented crackdown on…
Read MoreKoh Brothers Eco Engineering proposes transfer to SGX mainboard
The move will enhance its profile locally and overseas, which can result in better liquidity and share performance [SINGAPORE] Catalist-listed engineering solutions provider Koh Brothers Eco Engineering has proposed a transfer to the mainboard of the Singapore Exchange (SGX) to enhance the long-term value for its shareholders. The company said on Wednesday (May 27) in…
Read MoreWhat John Harbaugh is trying to find in the controlled chaos of the Giants’ spring practices
As John Harbaugh discussed what he saw during the Giants’ organized team activity practices this spring, he made it sound as if what was happening on the field was akin to airliners taking off and landing on adjoining and crisscrossing runways. As in: Whew, that was close to a damaging direct hit. “I think one…
Read MoreQuad Takes on China’s Mineral Dominance: $20 Billion Plan to Secure Future Tech Supply Chains
The four-nation Quad grouping has unveiled an ambitious framework to secure critical mineral supply chains, with the US, India, Japan and Australia aiming to reduce dependence on China and strengthen access to materials essential for advanced technologies, batteries, defense systems and artificial intelligence (AI). Announced during the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the initiative signals a…
Read MoreWhy Trump’s $1.776B anti-weaponization payday has the GOP ‘pissed’
Last week, Republican senators grilled Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the $1.8 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” created by President Donald Trump’s settlement of his lawsuit against the IRS. About 45 senators attended the meeting, and “at least half of them were blasting the attorney general,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reported. “They were pissed.” It’s not hard to see why.…
Read MoreChina executes man for poisoning gaming tycoon linked to Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
Chinese authorities have executed a man convicted of using poison to kill a billionaire gaming tycoon linked to the Netflix adaptation of “The Three-Body Problem” over a professional dispute, local media reported Tuesday. Xu Yao was found guilty of killing Lin Qi, the founder of the Shanghai-based Yoozoo Games, which holds the film adaptation rights…
Read MoreFrom Politics to Pay-Per-View: The White House’s Entertainment Era
The White House has hosted concerts, Easter egg rolls, state dinners, movie screenings, and even celebrity visits. But a full-scale UFC fight night on the South Lawn may mark something entirely different: the moment America’s most symbolic political building fully embraced the logic of modern entertainment culture. Construction crews are now assembling a temporary UFC…
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