Posts by Liam Redmond
Evacuations underway in San Fernando Valley neighborhood as LAPD bomb squad responds to possible explosive device found
A neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley was evacuated Wednesday morning after an apparent explosive device was discovered. Authorities responded to a call about a suspicious package in the Valley Glen neighborhood in the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue around 9 a.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A San Fernando Valley neighborhood was…
Read MoreStephen A. Smith: Why I deserve credit for Knicks championship run
Stephan A. Smith says he deserves credit for the Knicks’ 11-game playoff win streak. On ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday, Smith said he should get recognition for fueling the Knicks’ first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999 by calling the team out during the playoffs. “I deserve some credit, so I’m going to take…
Read MoreStop Overhyping AI And Get Practical
AI is real. The hype is louder. Lately I keep hearing a line that makes me roll my eyes: spend five hours a week “playing” with AI or you’ll never catch up. That’s not how progress or business works. My take is simple: you don’t need to obsess over every AI toy to win. You…
Read MoreWhy Startups Are Renting Servers Over Building Infrastructure
A lot of founders do not think seriously about infrastructure in the beginning. Early-stage startups are usually focused on shipping products quickly, finding customers, fixing bugs, and trying to grow before the runway disappears. Shared hosting or a basic cloud setup often feels “good enough” during those early months. Then growth starts happening. For many…
Read More5 reasons founders over-identify with their work and how to stop
If you’ve ever had a great revenue month and felt unstoppable, only to spiral after a disappointing launch or lost client, you’re not alone. Many founders start businesses for freedom, autonomy, or purpose, then gradually tie their entire sense of self to the company’s performance. The line between “I run a business” and “I am…
Read MoreUS factory orders post biggest gain in 11 months in April
Published Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · 11:50 PM [WASHINGTON] New orders for US factory goods posted their biggest increase in nearly a year in April, amid strong demand for commercial aircraft and a range of other goods. Factory orders surged 4.8 per cent, the largest rise since May 2025, after an upwardly revised 1.8 per…
Read MoreUber cuts 23% of people division as new president takes charge
The layoffs represent less than 1% of the ride-share company’s global workforce Published Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · 11:04 PM UBER Technologies said on Wednesday (Jun 3) that it is cutting 23 per cent of jobs in a division that includes human resources, recruitment, workplace facilities and culture. This comes as part of a move…
Read More4 things every founder should know before starting a newsletter
If you’ve spent any time in founder circles, you’ve probably heard the advice: start a newsletter. It sounds simple enough. Write consistently, build an audience, and eventually turn readers into customers, partners, or advocates. But many founders discover that newsletters are far more demanding than they appear from the outside. The challenge isn’t usually writing.…
Read MoreSingapore stocks end higher as DBS, OCBC hit fresh highs; STI up 0.8%
Published Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · 06:45 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks ended higher on Wednesday (Jun 3), led by gains across the three local banks. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) rose 0.8 per cent, or 40.82 points, to close at 5,138.24. DBS gained 0.6 per cent or S$0.38 to S$65.05; OCBC climbed 1.9 per…
Read MoreChina taps new state investment firm to help coordinate its global metals and mining deals
Published Wed, Jun 3, 2026 · 06:41 PM [BEIJING] China has chosen a new state investment company to help coordinate its overseas metals and mining deals, and counter mounting geopolitical risks that threaten its ability to secure resources, according to people familiar with the matter. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), the government’s economic…
Read MoreIt’s not just about pumping money – Temasek’s portfolio firms and SGX must also create value: Teo Chee Hean
Others must decide if the investment company should do more or less in the local stock market, notes its chairman [SINGAPORE] From time to time, Temasek faces criticism for being “too dominant” in Singapore’s stock exchange, and that – according to chairman Teo Chee Hean – is something the investment company has to contend with.…
Read MoreGeopolitical risks must be considered before investing in tech: Temasek chairman Teo Chee Hean
One has to take into account global events and how that may impact a company, he adds [SINGAPORE] While Temasek Holdings is “quite forward-leaning” when it comes to its investments in technology, the many geopolitical risks facing the world today are top of mind before any major decision is made. Teo Chee Hean, the former…
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