Posts by Liam Redmond
Trump speaks for nearly 2 hours at North Carolina midterm rally — says he’s ‘working like a dog’ to get Republicans elected
President Trump stood on stage for nearly two hours Tuesday at a midterm rally in North Carolina, where he touted the grueling schedule he’s keeping to get Republicans elected in November. Trump noted his whirlwind tour aimed at helping the GOP maintain control of Congress differs from how he’s previously approached midterm elections — and…
Read MorePositive pivot or premature? Analysts split on Keppel Reit’s S$610.9 million buy
[SINGAPORE] Keppel Reit’s proposed S$610.9 million acquisition of 51 per cent of Keppel South Central has drawn mixed reactions from research houses. The redeployment of capital into Singapore, largely seen as positive, has been weighed by analysts against concerns over early-stage leasing and potential equity fundraising. Keppel Reit’s manager announced on Tuesday (Oct 20) that…
Read MoreWill Monee IPO spinoff fatten the wallets of Sea investors? DBS weighs in
[SINGAPORE] A potential listing for Monee, the digital financial services arm of Sea, could be positive for the parent company, but “real” hurdles around the listing and its upside remain, said DBS Group Research. The Singapore-headquartered tech conglomerate, which is listed on the Nasdaq in the US and offers Singapore Depository Receipts on the Singapore…
Read MoreLeBron James says it was ‘pretty special’ for 76ers to spoil the Knicks’ ring night
If you can’t get a ring yourself, you might as well spoil the party. That was LeBron James’ mindset after he helped the 76ers defeat the Knicks 106-100 on Tuesday night in the season opener, which came after the Knicks celebrated last year’s NBA championship — the franchise’s first in 53 years — with a…
Read MoreNvidia in talks to invest more in AI cloud firm Firmus after IPO flop: report
This signals Nvidia’s continued support for neoclouds, a group of debt-laden AI cloud providers Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 11:15 AM [SAN FRANCISCO] Nvidia is in discussions to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Firmus Grid after the Australian artificial intelligence cloud company abandoned an initial public offering, The Information reported. The move…
Read MoreOlivia Lum, ex-CFO, not giving evidence in their Hyflux trial
Judge notes that opting to remain silent may draw an adverse inference against them [SINGAPORE] Hyflux’s founder and former CEO Olivia Lum, former chief financial officer (CFO) as well as four former directors will not be testifying after the judge called for their defence on Wednesday (Oct 21). District Judge Toh Han Li found on…
Read MoreMichael Goodwin: Dems betrayal of Israel fueled by Obama’s wrath toward the Jewish state
When Barack Obama was president and feuding with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while apologizing to Arab potentates about America’s history in the region, a friend offered an observation. To wit, that Obama was proving the truth of a deep suspicion among American conservatives that Democrats love Jews but secretly hate Israel. Time and milestone…
Read MoreChinese automaker reports set to shine before challenges mount
Import curbs in Europe and exports tax changes at home cloud the outlook for carmakers from China Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 09:58 AM [HONG KONG] A surge in hybrid vehicle exports is set to give Chinese automakers a much-needed third-quarter earnings boost. Import curbs in Europe and exports tax changes at home are…
Read MoreGold dips for fourth session as oil rally fans inflation concerns
The Federal Reserve will skip rate hikes for October, say nearly all economists polled by Reuters Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 09:33 AM — Updated Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 01:40 PM [BENGALURU] Gold prices eased for a fourth session on Wednesday (Oct 21) as higher oil prices stoked inflationary concerns, while investors looked…
Read MoreUniversity of Arizona student alleges she was sexually assaulted by 2 men at fraternity house
A sorority member at the University of Arizona has alleged she was sexually assaulted by two men at a fraternity house during a night of drinking in late August. The student told the university’s police department that she consensually kissed one of the men at one point while at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house on…
Read MoreNetflix is great at making money – its problem is keeping viewers hooked
An ‘engagement problem’ plagues the streaming giant, even as its revenue grows Published Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 09:03 AM [LOS ANGELES] After a tumultuous week, when Netflix laid off 1,000 employees and fired its chief content officer and top two film executives, the world’s largest streaming service showed that one thing is not in…
Read MoreExclusive | Nick Mangold’s impact at Delbarton School lingers a year after his untimely death
Oct. 25, 2025 was a sorrowful day for the football world when the tragic news broke about the passing of Jets legend Nick Mangold. On Oct. 25, 2026, anyone and everyone who knew Nick Mangold should honor his memory when his beloved Jets host the 0-5 Dolphins at MetLife Stadium. Some wounds are slower to…
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