Posts by Liam Redmond
Iran announces gas discovery after war worsens energy squeeze
Around 5.7 trillion cubic feet of the find in the Republic’s southern Fars province is recoverable, the country’s oil minister says Published Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 06:34 AM IRAN said it discovered more than 7.5 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas, after months of war with the US and Israel seriously disrupted its…
Read MoreEurope EV market share tops 25% in July as France, Germany drive growth
Published Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 06:26 AM BATTERY electric vehicle registrations in Europe continued to rise in July, with electric cars accounting for more than one in four new vehicles sold as strong growth in France and Germany offset weaker demand in some other markets. Battery electric vehicle, or BEV, registrations across 16 key…
Read MoreECB chief Lagarde ‘ready to serve’ World Economic Forum: report
Published Mon, Aug 24, 2026 · 06:08 AM [ZURICH] Christine Lagarde, chief of the European Central Bank, could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum at some point in 2027, Swiss newspaper NZZ reported on Sunday (Aug 23). At a board meeting near Geneva this week, Lagarde was reportedly described as a “putative…
Read MoreBrothers, 18 and 45, found dead in Trinity River in California
Two brothers have been found dead in a treacherous stretch of river in Northern California. Lex Rincon, 45, and Krishna, 18, died around Willow Creek on Trinity River in Humboldt County Wednesday. Lex Rincon, one of two brothers found dead. GoFundMe Officials say the deaths appear to be consistent with accidental drowning. Kevin – stock.adobe.com…
Read MoreYankees lineup does it all in win over Blue Jays to take series
The Yankees are unlikely to see Giancarlo Stanton again this season. There is still no publicly known timetable regarding Aaron Judge. For too long, the club’s offense has felt as if it is waiting for those game-changing, fence-clearing bats to rejoin and recharge the lineup. Not Sunday, though, when the Yankees flexed their athleticism and…
Read MoreSanta Paula Punch Bowls turn into hell as mass crowds descend on California cove
A stunning natural swimming hole tucked deep in a Southern California canyon has been overrun by massive crowds, with shocking video showing visitors packed across the once-secluded beauty spot. Footage posted to Instagram shows scores of people swarming the Santa Paula Punch Bowls in Ventura County, lined up across the granite rocks and crowding around…
Read MoreHomeowners’ fight against Mamdani’s tax: Letters to the Editor — Aug. 22, 2026
The Issue: New York City homeowners’ legal battle against Mayor Mamdani’s new pied-à-terre tax. The hearing concerning the pied-à-terre tax to be paid by homeowners was a farce (“Homeowners ‘under attack,’ ” Aug. 19). Mayor Mamdani’s administration did not show up and he was conveniently on vacation. This shows these homeowners he doesn’t care about them.…
Read MoreTarik Skubal gives 1-word verdict on bizarre new nickname from Dodgers star
Tarik Skubal appears to be getting comfortable with the Dodgers, on the field and in the clubhouse. Skubal produced the longest outing of his Dodgers tenure on Saturday, going seven innings and tallying 11 strikeouts against the Pirates in a 4-3 victory. It marked his first official win with Los Angeles since getting traded from…
Read MorePacific Palisades residents build blockade amid spate of burglaries
Pacific Palisades residents have set up a blockade at night to try to stop thugs from breaking into their homes as they are steadily rebuilt. The wealthy coastal enclave is still largely dotted with empty lots and construction projects more than a year after the fires destroyed thousands of houses, creating easy targets for thieves.…
Read MoreHow Did Quevin Castro Die? Portuguese Soccer Star Dies Aged 25 After Collapsing During Friendly Match
Portuguese soccer star Quévin Castro died after collapsing during a friendly match in Portugal Saturday. He was 25. The midfielder collapsed during a match between his club, third-tier Portuguese team Real Sport Clube, and Estrela da Amadora at Estádio das Seixas in Malveira. He was taken to a hospital but later died. The Lisbon Football…
Read MoreWho Was Allison Rahmani? Driver Who Died after Crashing Her SUV into Long Island Swimming Pool Was Beloved Jewish Teacher and Mom of Four
The woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard swimming pool on Long Island has been identified as a mother of four and a teacher at a local Jewish school. Allison Rahmani, 40, was driving when she lost control of her vehicle, sending it into the swimming pool at her home in Hewlett,…
Read MoreHow one Emmy category could produce five winners under new rule — ‘It feels like a participation trophy’
Could one Emmy category produce a whopping five winners this year? Somehow, yes! “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Daily Show,” “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” “Saturday Night Live” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” are up for the newly-created Best Variety Series category, and due to a rule overhaul, they could all take home…
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