Posts by Liam Redmond
From Nvidia Chip Scrutiny to AI Shopping: Why Alibaba is Back in the Spotlight
Jack Ma and Alibaba never stay out of the headlines for long, with changing industry trends and political developments repeatedly bringing them back into focus. Much like Ma’s own rise, retreat from public view and gradual return, his Chinese tech giant has also been making headlines for sharply different reasons in recent times. First, after…
Read MoreFiling For Love Episode 6 to Feature Blossoming Romance for Noh Ki Jun, Joo In Ah
Filing for Love episode 6 will air on tvN on Sunday (May 10) at 9:10 PM KST. The mini-series, starring Shin Hye Sun, Gong Myung, Kim Jae Wook, and Hong Hwa Yeon, will mark the beginning of a new relationship for Noh Ki Jun and Joo In Ah in the upcoming episode. According to the…
Read MoreWe Are All Trying Here Episode 8 Release Date, Preview, Spoilers, Cast Updates, and More
We Are All Trying Here episode 8 will air on JTBC on Sunday (May 10) at 10:40 pm KST. The mini-series, starring Koo Kyo Hwan, Go Youn Jung, Oh Jung Se, Kang Mal Geum, Park Hae Joon, Bae Jong Ok, Han Sun Hwa, and Choi Won Young, will feature a guest appearance by Sung Dong…
Read MoreIndian PM Modi Opens Meditation Temple, Launches Social Initiatives at Art of Living’s 45th Anniversary
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new meditation temple and launched nine nationwide social initiatives Sunday at the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation in Bengaluru, joining spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. PM Modi opened the Dhyan Mandir, a large-scale meditation facility at the Art of Living International Center,…
Read MoreNYPD captain’s transfer after viral rant bashing Mamdani shows City Hall has two sets of rules for Dems, Republicans: critics
An NYPD captain who was transferred to a less desirable role after being caught on video bashing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani as “an embarrassment” has become a veritable folk hero with an army of supporters backing him for speaking his mind about the radical socialist. Republican pols and other high-ranking conservatives are now taking up…
Read MoreJumbo H1 profit falls 22.3% to S$6.2m on higher operating costs; revenue up 7.9%
[SINGAPORE] Jumbo Group posted a 22.3 per cent drop in net profit to S$6.2 million for its first half ended Mar 31, 2026, from S$7.9 million in the previous corresponding period. In an update released on Friday (May 8), it attributed this to higher operating expenses, including employee benefits, operating leases, and utilities. The Catalist-listed…
Read MoreRiverstone Q1 profit falls 27.1% to RM41.1 million on a stronger ringgit
Revenue for the first quarter is down 15.1% at RM214.3 million despite steady sales volumes [SINGAPORE] Glove manufacturer Riverstone Holdings posted a 27.1 per cent drop in net profit to RM41.1 million (S$13.3 million) for its first quarter ended Mar 31, 2026, from RM56.4 million in the previous corresponding period. In an update released on…
Read MoreThe old-school soda that went from being a top brand to nearly unfindable
A lemon-lime soda that was once a mainstay on shelves across the country is now a hard-to-find specialty item that commands a cult following. A decade before 7UP was released, Bubble Up debuted in 1919. The citrusy soft drink has stood the test of time as fans go out of their way for its more natural ingredients and…
Read MoreAI Can Boost Cyber Defence But Poor Governance and Overreliance May Create New Risks, Warns WEF-KPMG Report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) and KPMG have released a new white paper warning that while artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming indispensable in modern cybersecurity, organizations risk undermining resilience if they adopt the technology without strong governance, clear strategy and continued human oversight. The report, Empowering Defenders: AI for Cybersecurity, published in collaboration with KPMG,…
Read MoreAlabama mom sentenced to life for hiring hitman to kill her child’s father over custody dispute
An Alabama woman was sentenced to life in prison Friday after authorities said she hired a hitman to kill her child’s father in a custody dispute. Jaclyn Skuce, 43, of Madison, was convicted of capital murder after hiring a man to kill the child’s father in order to prevent him from gaining custody or further visitation, the Morgan County…
Read MoreMets’ Bo Bichette hitting better than woeful numbers suggest
PHOENIX — Bo Bichette’s numbers are lagging, perhaps along with his luck. The Mets infielder, still searching for his first real hot streak, entered Saturday with a disappointing .570 OPS, but his underlying numbers suggest he should be faring better. Bichette began play with a .231 batting average, but according to Statcast, his expected batting…
Read MoreHormuz Shipping Incident Raises Iran Ceasefire Risks
Bulk carrier struck near Qatar amid Hormuz security tensions. UKMTO reported fire extinguished without casualties or pollution. U.S. proposed phased framework to end Iran conflict. Maritime attacks continued despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran faced renewed pressure Sunday after a bulk carrier was struck by what British maritime…
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