Posts by Liam Redmond
Aviva beats profit expectations as Direct Line and wealth management drive growth
Published Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 03:49 PM [LONDON] British insurer Aviva beat first-half profit expectations on Friday (Aug 14) as its combination with motor insurer Direct Line and a booming wealth-management business drove earnings higher. Chief executive Amanda Blanc has bet on scale in a competitive home market, with the Direct Line deal cementing…
Read MoreDear Abby: My charity donations unleashed a flood of nonstop fundraising mail
DEAR ABBY: Do charities and nonprofits share or sell donor information? For years, maybe decades, I’ve made quarterly contributions to two well-known charities for children’s cancer research hospitals, and I truly believe in what they do. However, over the last few years, I have started receiving an increasing number of requests for money. One continues…
Read MoreJulianne Hough flaunts her toned figure in bikinis as she shares snaps from her trip to Sardinia
Julianne Hough is trading the hustle for a taste of la dolce vita. The 38-year-old “Dancing with the Stars” co-host shared highlights from an adventurous girls getaway to Sardinia, Italy, where she jumped from cliffs, explored local villages, hit the beach and squeezed in seaside workouts. In one photo from the getaway, Hough lounged on a beach…
Read MoreApple trains its own AI model for China market with Alibaba’s support: sources
Published Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 01:20 PM APPLE has trained a large language model specifically for the China market, three people familiar with the matter said, a departure from the iPhone maker’s strategy of relying on third-party models to power AI features in the country. The AI model was developed in partnership with Alibaba…
Read MoreTwo sneaky goats try to hitch a ride on public Portland bus during busy morning commute: video
It’s goats gone wild. Two mischievous pygmy goats strolled onto a Portland public bus during rush hour recently — in a wild fare evasion effort that was caught on camera. Two goats try to hitch a ride on a public bus in Portland during the morning commute on Tuesday. Instagram/TriMet The head-turning ordeal took place…
Read MoreGolden Agri-Resources H1 net profit rises 4.4% to US$167.2 million on higher CPO prices
[SINGAPORE] Golden Agri-Resources posted a net profit of US$167.2 million for the first half of FY2026, up 4.4 per cent from US$160.3 million a year earlier. This was supported by lower borrowing costs and foreign exchange gains, it said on Friday (Aug 14). Revenue for the six months ended Jun 30 rose 7.3 per cent…
Read MoreCashApp founder Bob Lee’s killer launches Hail Mary bid after murder conviction
Convicted killer Nima Momeni is playing the race card. The Iranian-born, non-US citizen is heading back to a San Francisco courtroom Friday, where his new defense team will argue that racial bias tainted the trial that ended with his conviction for murdering Cash App founder Bob Lee. Momeni, 42, was found guilty of second-degree murder…
Read MoreTelevision Academy Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony 2026 red carpet: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Ted Danson and more
The 2026 Television Academy Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony was held in Los Angeles on August 13. Stars including Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder and Ted Danson took to the red carpet at the prestigious affair. Ahead, see what all the honorees and supporters wore to the ceremony. 1 of 14 Honoree Jean Smart AP Photo/Chris Pizzello 2 of 14…
Read MoreAsian stocks rise as US inflation, tech spur gains; Kospi up 1%
Published Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 10:47 AM ASIAN stocks on Friday (Aug 14) climbed as further evidence of moderating US inflation reinforced bets that the US Federal Reserve will refrain from raising interest rates next month, while technology stocks rallied. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific equities gauge rose 0.5 per cent, putting the benchmark on course for…
Read MoreNY middle school employee, 69, busted for kiddie porn — with kids possibly as young as 5 years old
A “depraved” Westchester middle school cafeteria worker was caught with disturbing videos and photos of children possibly as young as 5 engaging in sexual acts, according to authorities. Francis John Teeling, 69, who worked at Lakefield Copper Beech Middle School in the Lakeland School District, allegedly uploaded and stored the creepy kiddie porn involving female…
Read MoreOlam shares fall 8.5% after H1 continuing operations profit drops, revenue declines
It posts an almost six times rise in net profit to S$1.9 billion for its first half year ended Jun 30 [SINGAPORE] Shares of Olam Group fell as much as 8.5 per cent on Friday (Aug 14) morning, after it released its H1 results pre-market open. At 9.10 am, Olam shares were trading at an…
Read MoreOlam shares close 7.7% lower after H1 continuing operations profit and revenue decline
It posts an almost-six-time rise in net profit to S$1.9 billion for its first half year ended Jun 30 [SINGAPORE] Shares of Olam Group fell as much as 8.5 per cent on Friday (Aug 14) morning, after it released its H1 results pre-market open. At 9.10 am, Olam shares were trading at an intra-day low…
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