Posts by Liam Redmond
At Least 8 Killed Including Children After Gunman Opens Fire at Family House in Montana Before Setting Home on Fire and Turning Gun on Self
At least eight members of the same family, including at least two children, were killed after a gunman opened fire at their home. The family home in Billings, Montana, was set ablaze after the shooting, leaving some of the victims trapped inside as the property was destroyed by the flames. Officers reached the scene around…
Read MoreTwo Americans dead from measles in Pennsylvania — first deaths in state in 35 years: health department
Two Pennsylvania residents have died due to measles, health officials said on Tuesday, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years, with 393 cases of the disease reported across 28 counties so far in 2026. Both people were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, which did not…
Read MoreSmall Business Health Insurance Cost Jumps in 2027
Owners who cover their teams got an unwelcome preview this month, because early rate filings point to double-digit increases in the small-group market for 2027. Nearly 300 carriers across all 50 states and Washington, DC submitted proposals, and the middle of that pile sits at 14%. Regulators still review the requests, so the final numbers…
Read MoreRaising Cane’s billionaire celebrates chain’s 30th anniversary with his own pop-up museum, gifts $20M to Leo DiCaprio charity
Chicken finger billionaire Todd Graves is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his Raising Cane’s empire by creating a pop-up museum. The mogul — who’s Leo DiCaprio’s neighbor in LA and attended the Oscars with the “Titanic” star — will launch the pop-up “museum” next to his chain’s original location in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The free-of-charge…
Read MoreAir India seeking US$1.5 billion from owners Tata, Singapore Airlines: sources
It comes months after the carrier and its budget unit posted a record annual loss of US$2.33 billion Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 09:16 PM [NEW DELHI] Air India is seeking about US$1.5 billion in fresh equity from its owners Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), months after the second-largest Indian airline posted a…
Read MoreAngel Reese sets two WNBA records with epic performance: ‘That’s a talent’
Angel Reese did her best Dennis Rodman impression Monday night. The Dream’s star forward posted an incredible 26 rebounds in a 78-71 victory over the Sparks, shattering Chamique Holdsclaw’s single-game record of 24 that had stood since 2003. Her incredible effort on the boards also gave her the league’s highest single-season rebounding total in the…
Read MoreDollar fragile as investors weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks
Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 08:44 PM [LONDON] The US dollar held steady on Tuesday (Aug 25), but remained at risk of further declines as investors parsed Washington’s expanded sanctions against Iran and renewed efforts to ease pressure on longer-dated Treasury yields. The currency had come under pressure late last week after US Treasury…
Read MoreUS dollar fragile as investors weigh Iran sanctions, Treasury buybacks
Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 08:44 PM [LONDON] The US dollar held steady on Tuesday (Aug 25), but remained at risk of further declines as investors parsed Washington’s expanded sanctions against Iran and renewed efforts to ease pressure on longer-dated Treasury yields. The currency had come under pressure late last week after US Treasury…
Read MoreFamily offices cheer lifting of precious metals cap, but do not expect a gold rush
Industry players say higher holdings of physical precious metals can supercharge Singapore’s gold hub ambitions [SINGAPORE] When gold prices hit a record high of around US$5,500 an ounce in January, certain family offices and fund managers were forced to reduce their holdings in order to continue enjoying tax incentives. Since Aug 1, they have no…
Read MoreFamily offices cheer MAS’ lifting of precious metals cap, but do not expect a gold rush
Industry players say higher holdings of physical precious metals can supercharge Singapore’s gold hub ambitions [SINGAPORE] When gold prices hit a record high of around US$5,500 an ounce in January, certain family offices and fund managers were forced to reduce their holdings in order to continue enjoying tax incentives. Since Aug 1, they have no…
Read MoreNFL and NBA preseason players are going back to college — how NCAA could have avoided this mess
The funny aspect to the current chaos that pervades major college sports is how easily it could have all been avoided. A quick summary: In June, the NCAA passed a new eligibility model that allowed for five seasons of competition over a five-year period beginning with full-time enrollment or the academic year following an athlete’s…
Read More2PM’s Jang Wooyoung Reveals He Failed JYP Auditions Six Times Before Finally Becoming an Idol [CHECK OUT]
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2PM member Jang Wooyoung is giving aspiring idols a candid look at the long road he traveled before making it into JYP Entertainment. During a recent meeting with children who dream of becoming K-pop stars, the singer opened up about the repeated audition failures he experienced and offered advice that went beyond singing and dancing.…
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