Posts by Liam Redmond
Sneaky way scammers are targeting travelers this summer, report says
As if summer travel wasn’t stressful enough. In the midst of headache-making fuel prices, inflation hitting popular summer hotspots (looking at you, Europe) and long waits at airports all over, there’s a new worry that summer travelers can add to their list. Sneaky scammers are reportedly posing as airline customer service reps through fake phone…
Read MoreSt Michael statue blocked from Massachusetts city building as state Supreme Court showdown looms
A legal battle over whether a Massachusetts city can install statues of St. Michael the Archangel and St. Florian outside its public safety headquarters could ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court, with attorneys on both sides arguing the case could shape the future of religious displays on government property. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty,…
Read MoreTaylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce in 27 States After Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands
KEY POINTS Taylor Farms recalled shredded iceberg lettuce across 27 states. The recall follows a major Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce from Mexico. At least 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported across 34 states. Taco Bell removed affected lettuce, while Walmart pulled some products as a precaution. Consumers should discard affected recalled lettuce and avoid…
Read MorePension funds try to come to grips with the scariest global warming scenario
The impact of any single climate tipping point being breached would be ‘highly consequential’, says JPMorgan INSTITUTIONAL investors are trying to figure out what it would mean for their portfolios if continually rising temperatures trigger what JPMorgan Chase is calling “climate black swan risks”. The scenario is one that investors including Allianz Global Investors and…
Read MoreTrump’s Beijing bombshell: Letters to the Editor — July 20, 2026
The Issue: President Trump reveals China stole American voter registration data in a primetime speech. The president’s speech revealing that China stole US voter information was quite enlightening; I’m glad they finally found proof of potential voter fraud (“Beijing’s U.S. voter hacking,” July 17). Now it is time to act and bring charges. Donald Smith…
Read MoreThis career criminal traded false confessions for freedom — and sent innocent men to death row
Paul Skalnik had a strange gift for being in jail when accused murderers suddenly felt the urge to spill their secrets. Skalnik was a petty con artist with a grimly reliable routine, writes Pamela Colloff in her riveting new book, “Catch the Devil: A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast.”…
Read MoreDBS’ S$200 billion milestone: What will it take to create more high-performing big-cap stocks?
Singapore-listed companies should be pushed to become globally relevant in the same manner that the banks were encouraged to merge [SINGAPORE] The Singapore market achieved a milestone of sorts on Jul 13, as the market capitalisation of DBS breached the S$200 billion level. At the close of trading that day, DBS had delivered a year-to-date…
Read MoreWorld Cup Final 2026 deals and freebies: McDonald’s, Chipotle and more
As the World Cup Final kicks off on Sunday, July 19, fans don’t need a jersey to score and win big. Whether you’re a die-hard Soccer fan or just looking for halftime snacks, restaurants and chains are serving up major league deals for your watch party. From free burritos to restaurant discounts, here’s a list…
Read More‘AI Communism’ Could Be the Future, Warns OpenAI Executive After China’s Kimi Breakthrough
OpenAI’s Head of Strategic Futures, Dean Ball, has sparked fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence (AI) after sharing a detailed assessment of China’s latest open-source AI model, Kimi, while highlighting China’s proposal of “AI Communism”. Even though he praised the latest model’s technical capabilities, Ball also warned about the long-term implications of China’s…
Read MoreSouth Korea Pushes Won Bonds to Cut Reliance on Dollar Funding
South Korea is taking measures to curb reliance on dollar-denominated financing through the increase in the amount of won financing, the restructuring of the bond market and more foreign capital flowing into South Korea. The strategy reflects a broader shift in how Asia’s fourth-largest economy manages external financing. For decades, South Korean companies and state-run…
Read MoreIndia’s private lenders bet on corporate loan revival for growth
Published Sun, Jul 19, 2026 · 05:48 PM INDIA’S top private banks are betting on a sustained pickup in lending after reporting healthy numbers in the first quarter of the fiscal year, as more companies shift away from pricier bond market borrowings to cheaper loans. At least six private banks reported robust loan growth in…
Read MoreExclusive | Mamdani administration makes cash-for-syringes pilot program permanent
The Mamdani administration has quietly made permanent a controversial pilot program that pays junkies cash for turning in used needles — a move critics contend will only encourage illegal drug use. The city’s massive $126 billion budget for the new fiscal year that began July 1 includes $3 million to retain the Health Department’s Community…
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