Posts by Liam Redmond
‘Real Housewives’ star reveals son is facing ‘consequences’ for his involvement in starting a wildfire
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed the “rumblings” Thursday that one of her sons was involved with starting a wildfire in Ladera Ranch, California, and is now facing “consequences.” Pedranti did not name which son, but she shares four sons with ex-husband William Pedranti — 22-year-old Harrison,…
Read MoreCubs manager Craig Counsell rips ‘illogical’ replay review in club’s loss
Craig Counsell didn’t hide his frustration with the fact that Major League Baseball did not review what he felt was Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson blocking second base with his foot during a base-stealing attempt by Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Thursday in Baltimore. Trailing by one in…
Read MoreAsian stocks extend gains on tech, yen strengthens
Driven by a 4.6% rally in South Korea’s Kospi, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs 1.3% but is on track for a weekly loss Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 09:39 AM — Updated Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 01:09 PM ASIAN stocks gained on Friday (Jul 10) as investors piled back into semiconductor stocks…
Read MoreAsian stocks rise following chip rally, oil slips
Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 09:39 AM ASIAN stocks gained on Friday (Jul 10) as investors piled back into semiconductor stocks on renewed optimism over artificial intelligence-driven demand and oil fell. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.5 per cent, led by a 2.6 per cent rally in South Korea’s Kospi, though the regional…
Read MoreCalifornia fast-food wage law –– a DoorDash for destruction
Where’s the beef? California’s fast-food wage decree is like DoorDash, but for destruction. It delivers shuttered restaurants, job losses and boarded-up storefronts –– at least in some swaths of the state. The state’s $20 per hour wage law –– which applies to fast-food chains with more than 60 restaurants nationwide –– has devastated the fast-food…
Read MoreStocks to watch: China Aviation Oil, Marco Polo Marine, Foundation Healthcare
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 10): China Aviation Oil : The fuel company on Thursday said its controlling shareholder, China National Aviation Fuel, finalised its restructuring, transferring all of its equity to China Petrochemical Corporation. This transfer establishes China Petrochemical Corporation as the…
Read MoreOpenAI unveils long-awaited “super app” as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies
Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 08:25 AM OPENAI showcased a new AI agent on Thursday (Jul 9) meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. The agent, called ChatGPT Work, combines OpenAI’s popular chatbot with its AI coding tool, Codex, to create documents, presentations and websites, the…
Read MoreMarco Polo Marine inks pact with Siemens Gamesa for offshore wind vessels
The Singapore-listed company will supply two commissioning service operation vessels for an Apac wind project [SINGAPORE] Marco Polo Marine on Thursday (Jul 9) said it has secured a multi-year framework agreement with global turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to deploy two commissioning service operation vessels (CSOVs) in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region. A CSOV is…
Read MoreWally Funk, oldest woman to travel into space, dead at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87. Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O’Dell said Thursday. O’Dell, who described herself as Funk’s caregiver, said…
Read More‘So little’?: Why critics of Temasek’s 10.5% returns in a bull run are getting it wrong
To pan its returns is to miss the basic point of sovereign wealth, which is to aim to survive market winters WHEN state-owned investment company Temasek on Wednesday (Jul 8) unveiled its FY2026 review, the headline figures were undeniably strong: a net portfolio value surging to a record S$518 billion, bolstered by a net investment…
Read MoreSK Hynix raises US$26.5 billion in US offering after pricing ADRs at US$149
The proceeds will finance new factories and equipment to meet surging AI chip demand Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 06:59 AM [SEOUL] South Korea’s SK Hynix priced its American Depository Receipts at US$149 on Thursday (Jul 9), raising about US$26.5 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday, highlighting strong investor appetite for a pivotal…
Read MoreCalifornia’s ‘largest-ever tax hike’ eviscerated by critics: ‘Final straw’
Two new California taxes next year described as “the largest tax increase in state history” have sparked outrage among businesses and other critics furious with elected officials for jacking up the state’s already-high cost of living. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers recently enacted a state budget that would raise health insurance premiums and slap a…
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