Posts by Liam Redmond
Ian Somerhalder shares ‘controversial’ reason he ‘pulled the plug’ on Hollywood: ‘I’m out’
Ian Somerhalder revealed the cancellation of his Netflix series, “V Wars,” sparked his decision to quit acting. On the July 9 episode of the “Haley on the Go” podcast, Somerhalder recalled that he “worked really hard” on the 2019 show, and even moved his whole family to Ontario, Canada for the job. But according to Somerhalder,…
Read MoreMorgan Stanley profit rises on dealmaking boost
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 08:56 PM [NEW YORK] Morgan Stanley reported a rise in second-quarter profit, driven by strong mergers and acquisitions activity despite macroeconomic uncertainty. A lenient regulatory environment and buoyant equity markets have helped company executives across sectors to pursue large-scale deals, generating a windfall in advisory fees for investment banks.…
Read MoreCapitaLand Ascendas Reit to divest Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex for more than twice its acquisition price
The sale to an unrelated third party is for a consideration of about S$200.4 million [SINGAPORE] CapitaLand Ascendas Reit (Clar) is divesting Kim Chuan Telecommunications Complex, a 10-storey data centre, for about S$200.4 million to an unrelated third party. The sale consideration is more than double the S$100 million that Clar paid for the property…
Read MoreRussia Sanctions Bill Update: Why China and India Face Lower Tariffs Under New Proposal
U.S. senators introduced a revised version of a long-stalled Russia sanctions bill on Tuesday, and the new draft pulls back sharply on the tariff threat that had loomed over China and India, the two largest buyers of Russian crude. Where the original proposal called for a blanket 500% tariff on countries importing Russian oil and…
Read MoreLA homeless policy: If this isn’t peak failure, what is?
Has LA homeless policy reached peak absurdity? The California Post reported that a city homeless initiative championed by Councilwoman Nithya Raman has spent more than $60 million to fill three subsidized apartments with homeless Angelenos. Meanwhile, City Hall still pumps hundreds of millions of taxpayers’ dollars into the scandal-marred LA Homeless Services Authority –– despite…
Read MoreSIA Group’s June passenger traffic rises 4.1% on robust travel demand
Overall cargo loads increase 5.1% year on year despite a 2.3% decline in cargo capacity [SINGAPORE] A combined 3.7 million passengers flew on Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot in June, up 6.3 per cent on the year. Passenger traffic across the SIA Group also rose 4.1 per cent year on year, underpinned by robust demand…
Read MoreBreaking down England-Argentina World Cup semifinal, plus a prediction
ARLINGTON, Texas — As if we could ask for more out of this World Cup, here comes the most emotional match of the tournament, featuring the sport’s greatest player, with a spot in the final on the line. For a fixture that is so rarely played — it will be Lionel Messi’s first time facing…
Read MoreSingapore shares rise as STI hits record close above 5,500
Published Wed, Jul 15, 2026 · 06:45 PM [SINGAPORE] Singapore stocks rose on Wednesday (Jul 15) as the Straits Times Index (STI) closed above the 5,000-point mark for the first time. The blue-chip barometer gained 1.2 per cent or 64.11 points to close at 5,559.72. Hongkong Land led the gainers on the STI, rising 3.5…
Read MoreChangi Airport Group awards contract for new office development at Terminal 3
The standalone block will provide 9,600 sq m of workspace to meet growing demand for such facilities [SINGAPORE] Changi Airport Group (CAG) has awarded a new contract for an office to be developed, which will be integrated with a revamped coach stand at Terminal 3 (T3), said a Wednesday (Jul 15) statement. The six-storeyed building…
Read MoreWho Is Angelica Brophy? New Details Emerge About California Mom’s Final Known Movements
Angelica Brophy, is an Oceanside, California, registered nurse and mother of two whose disappearance has sparked an extensive multi-agency search across Palomar Mountain. Authorities say she was last seen on July 11 after dropping one of her daughters off at summer camp, with investigators now working to determine what happened during the hours that followed.…
Read MoreHochul’s data-center ban is a loss for New York — and a win for China
Gov. Kathy Hochul dumped on regular New Yorkers when she jumped aboard the anti-science train with her “temporary” ban on building large new data centers. This is set to be fracking all over again: Then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial ban of that advance, also on the basis of bogus environmental concerns, turned permanent all too quickly.…
Read MoreFirst Human X-Rays in Space Bring Healthcare a Step Closer on Future Moon and Mars Missions
KEY POINTS Fram2 astronauts captured the first human X-rays taken in space. Four private astronauts completed the experiment during a March 2025 mission. Researchers found the orbital X-rays were suitable for medical diagnosis. Portable X-rays could support healthcare during future Moon and Mars missions. For more than six decades of human spaceflight, astronauts have traveled…
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