Posts by Liam Redmond
Finney’s Crafthouse to open first location outside of California
Talk about dropping the Puck. A Southern California neighborhood favorite is skating into Las Vegas and taking over Wolfgang Puck’s former Downtown Summerlin sports bar. Finney’s Crafthouse will make its first move outside California this September, opening in the former Wolfgang Puck Players Locker space, the company announced Thursday. The sports-focused restaurant and bar will…
Read MoreCan Linda McMahon Stop Connecticut’s New Homeschooling Law? What Powers Does She Actually Have?
Homeschooling advocates claim Connecticut’s law may violate the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Linda McMahon can investigate and interpret federal education laws but cannot directly overturn a state statute. The legal battle could influence how other states regulate homeschooling and balance parental rights with child protection. A dispute over Connecticut’s new homeschooling…
Read MoreLaura Loomer Meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Laura Loomer, a prominent ally of U.S. President Donald Trump known for her outspoken commentary on the Russia-Ukraine war, met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Thursday, marking a dramatic shift from her previous public stance on the conflict. The meeting was confirmed by Zelenskyy’s spokesperson, Dmytro Lytvyn, who said the Ukrainian government did…
Read MoreRepublicans Turn On JD Vance Amid Growing Online ‘Never Vance’ Revolt
Vice President JD Vance is facing rising criticism from within his own party, ranging from an online “Never Vance” campaign questioning his fitness for office to Senate Republicans’ frustration over his limited presence on Capitol Hill. The Washington Post reported that as Vance weighs a decision on a 2028 presidential run, he is facing a…
Read MoreAI Agent Payments Heat Up as Natural Takes On Stripe
Natural raised $30 million to rebuild payments for AI agents, and it is aiming at Stripe. The startup wants software agents to pay for goods and services on their own. That is a direct bet on where commerce is heading. For founders, the signal is bigger than one round. When investors fund payment rails for…
Read MoreTony Romo arrested and booked for DUI in Milwaukee County
Tony Romo reportedly was arrested for driving under the influence Thursday night in Milwaukee County, per WISN 12 News. Per the arrest-detention report, Romo was stopped on the road around 8 p.m. while driving southbound on I-43 and failed to pass standard field sobriety tests. Then the former Cowboys quarterback and member of CBS’ NFL…
Read MoreWho Is Michael Proctor? Karen Read Investigator’s Texts Spark Review of Thousands of Criminal Cases
Former Massachusetts State Police Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator in the Karen Read murder case, is now at the center of a sweeping review that could affect hundreds, if not thousands, of criminal investigations after newly disclosed text messages exposed racist, misogynistic and other offensive remarks. The review marks the latest fallout from the…
Read MoreTrump’s relaunched trade war with Canada scuttles major international bridge opening — named for sports icon
WASHINGTON — President Trump crowed Friday that the US will be raking in 50% of the profits from goods passing over the new Gordie Howe Bridge that connects Michigan and Canada, days after he announced massive tariffs on America’s neighbor to the north. “Canada disinvited the United States of America to the opening of the…
Read MoreAI Sales Assistant Tools Get Cheaper With Fireflies
Fireflies.ai launched its AI Sales Suite this week, aimed squarely at teams that cannot stomach six-figure sales software. The company already supports more than 22,000 sales teams and groups inside most of the Fortune 500. Now it wants to hand that toolkit to smaller teams too. If you run sales yourself, you know the quiet…
Read MoreCyclosporiasis Outbreak 2026: CDC Expands Cyclospora Probe to 9 States, Warns Against Recalled Iceberg Lettuce
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state health officials are investigating a growing multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce, with illnesses now reported across nine states. The CDC said the outbreak has been traced to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico,…
Read MoreElon Musk’s OpenAI Regret Reflects a Bigger Question About How Advanced AI Behaves
Musk says AI competition outpaced original intentions. OpenAI disclosed autonomous model behavior during testing. AI systems increasingly pursue unexpected intermediate strategies. Governance now lags behind frontier AI capabilities. Elon Musk spent years warning that artificial intelligence could become difficult to control. This week, OpenAI disclosed an incident that illustrated why those concerns have moved beyond…
Read MoreLeBron James opens up on his ‘last decision’ after choosing 76ers
“The Last Decision” didn’t have the cameras, but LeBron James has trusted the process to take his talents to Broad Street. James announced on social media that he would be joining the 76ers on a league minimum contract with a player option for a second year, telling the basketball world exactly why he is doing…
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