Posts by Liam Redmond
Beloved mother identified as latest victim of SF boat tragedy
The grieving family of a woman killed in the tragic San Francisco Bay boating disaster has confirmed her death, remembering her as their “beloved mother, daughter, sister, and aunt” after what began as a memorial cruise ended in heartbreak. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner identified the victim recovered Thursday as 58-year-old Tondra Miller,…
Read MoreWilliam Shatner, 95, reveals surprising new career move after slamming death reports
William Shatner’s new heavy metal band just booked a major new gig. The actor, 95, will be performing at this year’s Riot Fest, the music festival announced Thursday. “After years of writing letters… Riot Fest 2026: Now with 100% more [William Shatner], with his heavy metal band The *uckers,” the post reads alongside an image…
Read MoreUOB shares end 2.4% lower after months of steady gains
[SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB fell as much as 3.8 per cent on Friday (Jul 17) after a steady rise since the end of April. The counter retreated by S$1.66 to S$41.84 in the first few minutes of trading, reversing momentum after gains of about 21.6 per cent in the past two months. UOB shares later…
Read MoreUOB shares fall 3.8% after months of steady gains
DBS and OCBC also decline, but are much more modest at 0.6% and 1.3%, respectively [SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB fell 3.8 per cent on Friday (Jul 17) after a steady rise since the end of April. The counter retreated as much as S$1.66 to S$41.84 in the first few minutes of trading, reversing momentum after…
Read MoreBuster Posey interview ruined by embarrassing hot mic moment
Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey has recently been featured in headlines for the team’s poor performance as well as the organization’s Pride Night scandal. But as buzz surrounding both has seemingly died down lately, Posey has taken another hit. On the “Murph & Markus” show on KNBR, Posey conducted what was seemingly a…
Read MoreNetflix earnings forecast disappoints Wall Street, shares tumble
Firm says it would cut its twice-yearly release of a viewing-hours report to once a year starting in January 2027 Published Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 09:09 AM [LOS ANGELES] Netflix forecast third-quarter revenue and earnings on Thursday (Jul 16) that fell short of Wall Street targets and said it would cut the frequency of…
Read MoreCongress’ housing bill isn’t enough to fix California’s problems
This weekend, the most substantive housing bill in decades took effect without President Donald Trump’s signature. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been described as the most ambitious federal housing legislation in a generation. Everyone understands that housing is too expensive in many places today because we don’t build enough of it. But the bill…
Read MoreGold set for biggest weekly drop since early June on inflation, rate-hike worries
Higher oil prices stoke inflation concerns, raising expectations of elevated interest rates Published Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 08:12 AM — Updated Sat, Jul 18, 2026 · 08:24 AM GOLD rose on Friday but was on track for its biggest weekly loss in six weeks as escalating US-Iran tensions drove energy prices higher, fuelling inflation fears and reinforcing expectations of US interest…
Read MoreGold falls to two-week low as escalating Middle East tensions reinforce US rate-hike bets
Higher oil prices stoke inflation concerns, raising expectations of elevated interest rates Published Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 08:12 AM GOLD fell 2 per cent to a more than two-week low on Thursday (Jul 16), as escalating Middle East tensions pushed oil prices and US Treasury yields higher, heightening inflation concerns and reinforcing expectations of…
Read MoreCalifornia’s high-speed rail delusions keep chugging along
Coming soon since 2008! High-speed rail in California. The state’s signature “green” project, now close to 20 years old, has yet to lay an inch of track. But the delusions keep chugging along. Coming soon since 2008! High-speed rail in California. California High-Speed Rail Authority The state’s signature “green” project, now close to 20 years…
Read MoreLA Mayor Karen Bass sparks fury with controversial meth comments amid homelessness crisis
Taxpaying Angelenos write big checks every year. They dump billions into homelessness services –– and the tents, needles and suffering still turn neighborhoods into obstacle courses. Then Mayor Karen Bass drops her latest pearl of wisdom: Homeless folks use meth “to stay awake for protection on the city’s dangerous streets.” Bless her heart. Mayor Karen…
Read MoreOil rises on intensifying US-Iran hostilities and threat of Red Sea closure
Iran has told Houthi allies to be prepared to close the Red Sea oil route if the US strikes Iranian power infrastructure Published Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 06:28 AM — Updated Fri, Jul 17, 2026 · 11:54 AM [PERTH] Oil prices inched higher on Friday (Jul 17) after the US and Iran stepped up…
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