Posts by Liam Redmond
Teen nearly dies after attempting dangerous ‘couch surfing’ TikTok trend
A Utah teenager narrowly survived horrifying injuries he sustained while attempting a dangerous TikTok trend known as “couch surfing,” earlier this month, according to a report. Levi Teemant, 16, was placed in an induced coma after suffering a fracture skull, traumatic brain injuries and other severe wounds from a failed attempt at the viral stunt,…
Read MoreFrom oil to coffee beans: Traders in Singapore find ways to deal with Middle East disruptions
[SINGAPORE] Vitol, the world’s largest independent energy trader, found itself on shaky footing when the Middle East conflict broke out on Feb 28. The conflict, which saw the US and Israel launch an attack on Iran, disrupted the supply of crude oil, products and liquefied natural gas from the Gulf. Vitol and other commodities trading…
Read MoreRed Sox star Roman Anthony hits another setback in injury rehab
The Red Sox will likely have to wait a little longer for their young star’s return to the diamond. Outfielder Roman Anthony suffered a setback during his rehab process on Thursday and is now reportedly shut down, according to Boston manager Chad Tracy. Tracy told reporters on Friday that Anthony “felt discomfort hitting off a…
Read MoreOil falls on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire agreement
Published Sat, May 30, 2026 · 09:06 AM [HOUSTON] Oil futures fell more than 2 per cent on Friday (May 29), closing out their steepest weekly decline since early April as traders awaited word that the US, Israel and Iran had reached agreement on a ceasefire. Brent crude futures for July, which expired on Friday,…
Read MoreUS stocks extend win streak on peace deal hopes, AI excitement
Published Sat, May 30, 2026 · 08:36 AM [TORONTO] Stocks climbed on Friday (May 29) to close at a fresh record, boosted by hopes of a peace deal with Iran and expectations that spending on artificial intelligence (AI) will continue propelling corporate earnings growth. The S&P 500 Index closed 0.2 per cent higher, capping off…
Read MoreUC Riverside students left homeless as massive fire rips through apartment complex
A fast-moving fire that tore through a Riverside apartment complex, leaving 150 residents — including UC Riverside students — without a home. The blaze broke out around 11:11 a.m. at University Riverside Gardens, located at 3996 Iowa Ave., just west of the UC Riverside campus. Large fire erupts at Riverside apartment building. ABC7 Firefighters arrived to…
Read More‘Hell on Wheels’ killer Mackenzie Shirilla’s father calls her ‘dumb’ in heated exchange with police after arrest
Speeding “Hell on Wheels” killer Mackenzie Shirilla’s father called his daughter “dumb” during a heated showdown with cops after her November 2022 arrest, newly released bodycam footage shows. Steve Shirilla hurled the insult while demanding officers at the Strongsville Police Department let him speak with his then-18-year-old daughter, who had just been taken into custody…
Read MoreChina fueling anti-data center sentiment across US, Trump admin and ‘Shark Tank’ star Kevin O’Leary claim
The Trump administration and “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary claimed anti-data center sentiments across the US are being fueled by a Chinese propaganda campaign. O’Leary — whose 40,000-acre data center plans outside Salt Lake City have been met with protests — claimed in a Monday video that “nefarious accounts out of the country” tied to…
Read MoreAI Deepfake Scandal Nearly Destroyed Korean Star hyun’s Career
Kim Soo-hyun’s case became one of South Korea’s most high-profile controversies The scandal highlighted how AI-generated content can rapidly shape public opinion The investigation has intensified concerns about celebrity-targeted fake content South Korean authorities have arrested a controversial YouTuber accused of using allegedly AI-generated evidence to spread false claims about actor Kim Soo-hyun, a scandal…
Read More11 Children Every Day: UNICEF Warns Lebanon’s Youngest Are Paying the Price of Renewed Strikes
At least 11 children have been killed or injured every day in Lebanon over the past week due to renewed Israeli strikes, despite an active ceasefire, according to the United Nations children’s agency, UNICEF. The warning was issued on Friday as heavy Israeli airstrikes targeted towns and villages across southern Lebanon overnight from Wednesday to…
Read MoreNetflix Drops Calabasas Confidential
Netflix’s newest reality series, Calabasas Confidential, officially premiered on May 29, bringing together a group of wealthy young adults navigating friendships, breakups, rivalries, and romance during a summer back home in Calabasas. The series follows 14 friends, many fresh out of college, as they reconnect in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood known for its celebrity…
Read MoreMeant to Protect Children Online, Social Media Bans May Be Doing the Opposite
Governments across several countries are tightening restrictions on minors’ access to social media over concerns about mental health, exploitation and online safety. But child rights groups, cybersecurity experts and civil liberties advocates warn the bans could unintentionally push teenagers toward less-regulated corners of the internet with weaker safeguards and minimal oversight. Australia is the first…
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