Posts by Liam Redmond
Mets’ Bo Bichette feels wrath from spurned Phillies’ fanbase
PHILADELPHIA — Bo Bichette braced for a rude reception Thursday from a fanbase that almost became his this season. “If you know anything about Philly, nothing will surprise me,” Bichette said before the Mets beat the Phillies 6-4 at Citizens Bank Park. Bichette was booed each time he walked to the plate in his 0-for-5…
Read MoreSingapore oil refiner Aster still on M&A hunt, ‘open’ to IPO as assets mature
The company’s power business is also exploring the possibility of energy imports from Batam to the city-state [SINGAPORE] Despite the uncertainties of the Middle East energy crisis, Singapore’s Aster Chemicals and Energy is still hungry for acquisitions and exploring new growth paths, including power imports from Indonesia to Singapore. The company is also “open to…
Read MoreBiological parents of baby born to another couple in IVF-embryo mix-up are ‘heartbroken’ after losing custody
The biological parents of a baby girl born to another couple after an IVF mix-up in Florida are “heartbroken” and would have wanted to fight for custody of the child, according to their lawyer. “They are heartbroken over what has happened, and they also understand that the birth couple are also suffering,” Rob Marcereau, the…
Read MoreFintech solution from Aleta Planet gives options to local and regional SMEs to issue custom Visa cards
The firm acts as a back end support, providing compliance, technology and legal support to help companies issue the branded card [SINGAPORE] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore can now issue Visa-branded debit cards as Visa and Singapore fintech Aleta, formerly known as Aleta Planet announced their partnership on Friday (Jun 19). As a…
Read MoreAleta’s fintech solution allows local and regional SMEs to issue custom Visa cards
The firm will provide compliance, technology and legal support to help companies issue the branded card [SINGAPORE] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore can now issue Visa-branded debit cards, with Visa and Singapore fintech Aleta, formerly known as Aleta Planet, announcing their partnership on Friday (Jun 19). As a principal member of Visa, allowing…
Read MoreJelly Roll breaks his silence on divorce from Bunnie Xo: ‘My best friend forever’
Jelly Roll is officially speaking out on his divorce from his wife of nearly 10 years, Bunnie Xo. “This is the only time and the only city I’m gonna speak about this, so break your camera phones out now,” he told a rapturous audience at the Saratoga Springs, New York, stop of his Little ASS…
Read MoreManus original investors plan to buy back AI firm from Meta for US$2 billion: The Information
Early investors including HSG, ZhenFund and Tencent are participating in the buyback Published Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 10:37 AM [BENGALURU] The early Chinese backers of AI startup Manus are planning to buy the company back from Meta at the US$2 billion price that the Facebook parent paid, The Information reported on Thursday (Jun 18),…
Read MoreManus original investors plan to buy back AI firm from Meta for US$2 billion: report
Early investors including HSG, ZhenFund and Tencent are participating in the buyback Published Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 10:37 AM [BENGALURU] The early Chinese backers of AI startup Manus are planning to buy the company back from Meta at the US$2 billion price that the Facebook parent paid, The Information reported on Thursday (Jun 18),…
Read MoreYen at brink of 40-year low puts markets on intervention watch
Finance Minister Katayama reiterates that authorities stand ready to act decisively against speculative moves Published Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 10:06 AM [TOKYO] The yen traded precariously near the weakest level in nearly four decades on Friday (Jun 19), putting investors on guard for potential intervention from Japan to defend its currency. With the Juneteenth…
Read MoreMamdani, Bernie Sanders tout radical ‘movement’ in rally boosting DSA NY House hopefuls: ‘We need leaders across our city’
Socialist firebrands Mayor Zohran Mandani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders warned of a new radical “movement” sweeping the nation in a rally Thursday night to boost a slate of lefty Big Apple House hopefuls. The progressive bullhorns juiced the packed “Our Year, Our Team” crowd at Kings Theatre in Flatbush to support a slate of…
Read MoreSpaceX bankers prepare for bond sale of at least US$20 billion
Proceeds from the debt sale would refinance a temporary bridge loan that matures in September 2027 Published Fri, Jun 19, 2026 · 09:25 AM [NEW YORK] Bankers for Elon Musk’s SpaceX are preparing to hold calls with investors as soon as next week to discuss a potential bond offering on the heels of the company’s…
Read MoreMexico vs South Korea match spurs new drinking game for World Cup fans
Mexico versus South Korea is slated to be one of the most exciting World Cup matches of the week as the victor of the clash wins Group A. Both countries won their World Cup openers, with Mexico dominating South Africa and South Korea taking down Czechia. A win for either squad will guarantee a spot…
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