Posts by Liam Redmond
SK Hynix, Samsung Electronics lead losses as Asian stocks retreat on US tech sell-off
The MSCI Asia Pacific equities gauge slips 0.5% after a semiconductor sell-off on Wall Street Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 07:37 AM — Updated Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 02:57 PM ASIAN equities declined as investors cut exposure to technology shares ahead of earnings this week that will test confidence in the artificial intelligence…
Read More‘The Whisper Man’ red carpet: Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott and more
Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Adam Scott, and more attended Netflix’s “The Whisper Man” New York premiere at The Paris Theatre on Aug. 24, 2026 in New York City. See all the looks in the gallery below. 1 of 12 Robert De Niro Getty Images 2 of 12 Adam Scott Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock 3 of 12…
Read MoreRandi Weingarten’s dirty back-to-school war on Target
Randi Weingarten knows full well that back-to-school shopping hits household budgets hard. Teachers dig into their own pockets for classroom supplies; families stretch every dollar to cover notebooks, backpacks and clothes. Yet the president of the American Federation of Teachers is using this very moment to push shoppers toward stores that employ unionized workers —…
Read MoreS&P 500, Nasdaq end down on tech stocks, investors weigh Iran moves
Markets brace for a week that includes Nvidia earnings and a closely watched inflation report Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 06:19 AM [NEW YORK] The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended lower on Monday (Aug 24), pulled down by technology stocks, as investors weighed fresh US economic pressure against Iran and braced for a week…
Read MoreOil dips as traders weigh US economic pressure on Iran
This follows the US’ announcement of a campaign to isolate Iran from the global economy Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 06:10 AM OIL fell after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he called an “unprecedented” campaign to isolate Iran from the global economy, as the US seeks to pressure Teheran to loosen its…
Read MoreOil steadies as US ‘economic D-Day’ plan offers little clarity on Hormuz deadlock
Countries will get timelines to cease links with Iran or face unilateral punishment Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 06:10 AM — Updated Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 08:28 AM [SINGAPORE] Oil held a decline as the US ramped up economic pressure on Iran and its trading partners in a bid to force the resumption…
Read MoreOil steadies as investors weigh impact of latest US sanctions on Iran
Concerns about threats to Middle Eastern oil supply have been removed with US turning towards more economic coercion Published Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 06:10 AM — Updated Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · 02:12 PM [SINGAPORE] Oil prices recovered ground on Tuesday (Aug 25) after settling down more than 2 per cent in the previous…
Read MoreOne of Iran’s biggest trading partners finally cut it off — it could be the biggest threat to the regime yet
A US ally in the Middle East has finally cut off Iran — and it could be one of the biggest threats to the regime yet. The United Arab Emirates, which serves as Tehran’s largest supplier of goods, suspended all trade with the Iran over the weekend — nixing $6 billion in cash that went…
Read MoreDesperate search for hiker, 24, who vanished in California canyon prowled by bears, lions and snakes
Search and rescue teams from across Northern California were desperately hunting for a young hiker who vanished in Placer County’s wild American River Canyon. Ian Roberts, 24, drove to the remote rural riverway for a solo walk Friday and hasn’t been seen since. Time is running out, said police, on day two of a massive…
Read MoreTarget’s $9.99 Sony Headphones Deal: Is This 38% Price Drop Real or a Glitch?
Need a cheap pair of headphones without charging or Bluetooth pairing? Sony’s MDR-ZX110 wired on-ear headphones are currently listed at $9.99 at Target, down from $15.99. That is a $6 discount, or roughly 38%, but the bigger question is whether these are actually worth buying at that price. “The MDR-ZX110 are wired on-ear headphones with…
Read MoreWho Is Ayden Langevin? Man Who Posted Disturbing Video Calling to Kill Donald Trump and Threatened Secret Service Arrested by FBI
The FBI has arrested a man who allegedly made violent threats against President Donald Trump and Secret Service agents, during a late-night operation. Federal agents reportedly moved in around 2:30 a.m. on Monday and arrested the suspect. The arrest came shortly after the account “Libs of TikTok” exclusively reported that the FBI had identified the…
Read MoreZach Goldsmith’s ex-wife reacts to news of his baby with Kyle Richards’ daughter
Zach Goldsmith’s ex-wife, Jennifer Hamilton-Goldsmith, congratulated the real estate agent for fathering a baby with Farrah Aldjufrie. The Emmy-nominated choreographer “liked” and commented on Aldjufrie’s initial baby announcement back in July, long before Goldsmith was publicly identified as the father. “Happy for you @farrahbritt :),” Hamilton-Goldsmith wrote at the time, with Aldjufrie — who is…
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