Posts by Liam Redmond
Americans warned of kidnapping, extortion as violent crime grips parts of Ecuador
The State Department is warning Americans to steer clear of parts of a South American country as violent crime, terrorism and kidnapping raise safety concerns among tourists. The State Department this week issued a Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the nation of Ecuador. In the advisory, officials warned of widespread crime across Ecuador, including murders,…
Read MoreHow Did Andrew Haden Die? Cause of Death of Assistant US Attorney Found Dead Inside San Diego Federal Building Revealed
The cause of death of the missing U.S. attorney, who was found dead inside an office at a federal building in San Diego, has been revealed. Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden, 48, reportedly died by suicide. The California Post was the first to report Haden’s cause of death. Local police found Haden dead inside an…
Read MoreIran Faces New US Sanctions As Hormuz Oil Flows Collapse And China Comes Under Pressure
The United States will impose what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, combining new economic measures with an existing U.S. blockade as Washington seeks to pressure Tehran without a major new military escalation. Bessent said Aug. 20 that details of the sanctions would be announced Aug. 24. President Donald…
Read MoreCam Schlittler bolsters Cy Young case even without his Yankees best
How good has Cam Schlittler been? For the Yankees ace, his “C” game might stand for Cy Young. Even without his usual pinpoint control, Schlittler was good enough to smother Toronto in a 3-1 Bombers victory Friday night. “I got deep enough to put this team in position to win, and that’s great. I’m not…
Read MoreTrump’s 50% tariffs on Canada take effect after last-minute talks fail
A hefty new tariff on a wide range of products from Canada took effect early Saturday after last-minute negotiations to avert the duties collapsed. “Tonight, Canada declined to finalize the trade deal under the terms agreed earlier this week, despite the US offer to Canada to receive the best treatment of any major exporter to…
Read MoreGeno Smith assuages Jets training camp concerns with perfect passing night
PITTSBURGH — OK, Geno. Jets quarterback Geno Smith eased any concerns over a shaky training camp with an impressive 10-play drive to open Friday night’s preseason game against the Steelers. Smith missed last week’s preseason opener with a sore ankle but he looked 100 percent healthy and ready for the regular season in his brief…
Read MoreSan Diego cops bust wild street racers in massive arrest sweep
California Highway Patrol is cracking down on illegal street racing and dangerous driving in the state this summer. Officers say the summer months, especially at night, often bring an increase in high-speed activity. Body camera footage recently released by CHP Oceanside shows officers stopping suspected racers and making arrests. Instagram/chp_oceanside In the Oceanside area in…
Read MoreCould high overhead costs kill Japan Home, Daiso amid rise of e-commerce? Analysts weigh in
The outlook seems dim, but better manpower management and data analytics may sharpen their edge, they say [SINGAPORE] Dollar stores in Singapore may need to re-examine their business strategies in order to survive tough market competition and rising labour and rental costs, analysts told The Business Times. Their comments came in the wake of the…
Read MoreTaylor Sheridan sued by writer who claims he stole her ‘Yellowstone’ idea
Taylor Sheridan is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit after a writer claimed he lifted the general concept for his hit series “Yellowstone” from her work. According to documents obtained by TMZ Friday, TV writer and entertainment journalist Lauren J. Salkin is suing Sheridan, along with NBCUniversal and Paramount, over what she claims is her idea.…
Read MoreEurope: Stocks gain, but inflation worries drive weekly decline
Published Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 08:31 AM [BENGALURU] European shares advanced on Friday (Aug 21), as investors focused on signs of economic resilience, though the benchmark index ended the week lower, with elevated oil prices and Treasury yields keeping inflation concerns alive. The pan-European Stoxx 600 closed 0.6 per cent higher at 654.18 points,…
Read MoreUS: Wall Street rises on the day but falls for the week; bond yields, Iran in focus
Published Sat, Aug 22, 2026 · 08:25 AM [NEW YORK] The main US stock indices closed higher on Friday (Aug 21) but showed declines for the week, which was marked by investor jitters over fluctuating government bond yields and a lack of clarity on progress in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy…
Read MoreWhat Klay Thompson signing with Heat means for Lakers
Klay Thompson, who had been tied to the Lakers this summer, reached a buyout agreement with the Nuggets on Friday and plans to sign a two-year, $13 million deal with the Heat. What does that mean for the Purple and Gold? Thompson was far from the perfect fit for the Lakers, even though the team very…
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