Posts by Liam Redmond
Christian Scott’s latest strong start propels Mets to shutout win over Padres
SAN DIEGO — Christian Scott’s reemergence is among the Mets’ most positive developments in this so far disappointing season. A rotation in need of arms, preferably powerful ones, has found a potential keeper in Scott, who Friday night posted a third straight tantalizing start, helping the Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Padres. In…
Read MoreTech sell-off, Bitcoin drop test retail investor strength ahead of SpaceX IPO
[NEW YORK] For years, Wall Street has benefited from one of the most reliable forces in modern markets: a retail-trader army willing to buy almost anything. Friday (Jun 5) offered a glimpse of what happens when several of those trades come under pressure at the same time. Artificial-intelligence stocks suffered their sharpest selloff in months,…
Read MoreMinnesota driver accused of killing 82-year-old in head-on crash claims her dog seized steering wheel beforehand
A Minnesota woman accused of causing a fatal head-on crash that killed an 82-year-old woman told investigators her dog grabbed the steering wheel before the collision, according to court records. Shauna Rae Dokken, 43, was charged Monday in Roseau County District Court with criminal vehicular homicide while operating a motor vehicle in a grossly negligent manner. The charge stems…
Read MoreDodgers’ Max Muncy to return Saturday from head-on collision
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy will return to the Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday for the second game of a three-game series against the Angels, manager Dave Roberts said. Before the series opener on Friday, Roberts said Muncy was still sore from his head-on crash at first base with Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ildemaro Vargas in the…
Read MoreJapan spent billions to prop up the yen. Why is it still weak?
[TOKYO] The yen’s weakness has become a growing issue for Japan’s policymakers, given its impact on import prices and household costs. Concerns intensified in late April, when the currency slid to its weakest level since July 2024. Authorities responded by spending almost US$74 billion – a record amount for a month-long period – to prop…
Read MoreCoachella kills massive data center project after resident backlash and considers future ban for similar ‘tech campuses’
The City of Coachella is moving to ban data centers following public outcry in a massive U-turn just months after unanimous approval from lawmakers. The city in Riverside County imposed a 45-day temporary ban on data center developments Thursday and voted unanimously to terminate its agreement with Stronghold Power, the company behind the initial proposal.…
Read MoreOil prices fall on mounting hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran War
Iranian oil exports have fallen to their lowest level in six years mainly due to the US naval blockade Published Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 08:55 AM [HOUSTON] Oil prices fell on Friday (Jun 5) as traders gained confidence that renewed conflict between the US and Iran was growing less likely. Brent crude futures settled…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Victor Glover: A patriot who puts space over race
Captain Victor Glover — born, raised, and educated in California — made history this year as the first black person to orbit the Moon, when he led NASA’s Artemis II mission. But that’s not how he sees his achievement. At a May 1 CBS town hall event with the four astronauts of the Artemis II…
Read MoreEurope: Shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
Published Sat, Jun 6, 2026 · 08:14 AM [BENGALURU] European shares slipped on Friday (Jun 5) and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on edge and technology stocks paused after a blistering two-month rally. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was down 0.3 per cent at 622.66 points and…
Read MoreJets’ roster overhaul leaves them with prime questions for bridge season
The Jets have to hope many of their players don’t act their age in 2026. In some cases, that is hoping that players are not washed up. In other cases, that is hoping that players can mature faster than normal. The Jets are in an interesting position in their rebuild under general manager Darren Mougey…
Read MoreSeeking a job in finance? Internships are crucial for fresh grads, say observers
They help undergraduates build real-world experience, problem-solving and adaptability skills [SINGAPORE] Internships are becoming an increasingly important pathway for undergraduates seeking full-time roles in Singapore’s finance industry, said observers. According to Chua Pei Ying, head economist at LinkedIn Asia-Pacific, the share of new finance hires in Singapore who had prior internship experience rose by more…
Read MoreLizzo twerks at NYC gay bars to celebrate album release and pride month
Lizzo is 100% that pitch. The singer is all over town giving the hard sell for her new album. While Madonna was performing for the Grindr gays in Times Square on Thursday, Lizzo was hitting up the bars in famed gayborhoods Hell’s Kitchen and the West Village to promote her new album “Bitch.” We’re told…
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