Posts by Liam Redmond
NY mom Jamey Carney suffocated to death in Ireland home murder — as police fear asylum-seeking boyfriend fled country: report
The New York mother, who was allegedly killed by her asylum-seeking boyfriend inside her new home in Ireland, died by suffocation, contradicting initial reports from the bloody murder scene. Jamey Carney’s battered body, discovered in bed by her 13-year-old daughter, was found hidden underneath a duvet in her room on Tuesday morning in the town…
Read MoreHow Short Trees Thrive Beneath Towering Giants? Scientists Solve a Jungle Puzzle
For decades, scientists have puzzled over a paradox hidden in some of the world’s oldest forests: if taller trees capture most of the sunlight, why don’t they completely outcompete the smaller trees growing beneath them? A new study suggests the answer lies not in reaching the canopy, but in how efficiently different trees use the…
Read MorePopular influencer and Muslim convert used AI to create fakes of supposed charity work overseas: probe
An Australian burlesque dancer-turned-Muslim-influencer who runs a massively popular Instagram page about her faith and philanthropy used AI to create fake videos of her supposed charity work in needy communities overseas, according to a probe. Blond-haired, blue-eyed Lily Jay, 31, traded her tap shoes for a hijab and started an Instagram page waxing poetic about…
Read MorePolice searching for creep who raped boy, 15, in back of NYC home
Police are searching for a long-haired, purse-carrying creep who raped a teen boy in a quiet Queens neighborhood last month. A 15-year-old boy was approached by an unidentified individual in the back of a home on Austin Street between 75th Avenue and 75th Road in Forest Hills just after 9:30 p.m. on June 4, according…
Read MoreYen rises as Japan encourages pension funds to invest in domestic assets
Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 11:53 AM [SINGAPORE] The yen bounced on Friday (Jul 10) on news that Japan plans to encourage pension funds to increase their holdings of domestic financial assets, a move analysts said could offer greater support to the battered currency than intervention. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government…
Read More‘Real Housewives’ star reveals son is facing ‘consequences’ for his involvement in starting a wildfire
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. “Real Housewives of Orange County” star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed the “rumblings” Thursday that one of her sons was involved with starting a wildfire in Ladera Ranch, California, and is now facing “consequences.” Pedranti did not name which son, but she shares four sons with ex-husband William Pedranti — 22-year-old Harrison,…
Read MoreCubs manager Craig Counsell rips ‘illogical’ replay review in club’s loss
Craig Counsell didn’t hide his frustration with the fact that Major League Baseball did not review what he felt was Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson blocking second base with his foot during a base-stealing attempt by Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner during the Cubs’ 3-2 loss to the Orioles on Thursday in Baltimore. Trailing by one in…
Read MoreAsian stocks extend gains on tech, yen strengthens
Driven by a 4.6% rally in South Korea’s Kospi, the MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbs 1.3% but is on track for a weekly loss Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 09:39 AM — Updated Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 01:09 PM ASIAN stocks gained on Friday (Jul 10) as investors piled back into semiconductor stocks…
Read MoreAsian stocks rise following chip rally, oil slips
Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 09:39 AM ASIAN stocks gained on Friday (Jul 10) as investors piled back into semiconductor stocks on renewed optimism over artificial intelligence-driven demand and oil fell. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.5 per cent, led by a 2.6 per cent rally in South Korea’s Kospi, though the regional…
Read MoreCalifornia fast-food wage law –– a DoorDash for destruction
Where’s the beef? California’s fast-food wage decree is like DoorDash, but for destruction. It delivers shuttered restaurants, job losses and boarded-up storefronts –– at least in some swaths of the state. The state’s $20 per hour wage law –– which applies to fast-food chains with more than 60 restaurants nationwide –– has devastated the fast-food…
Read MoreStocks to watch: China Aviation Oil, Marco Polo Marine, Foundation Healthcare
[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Friday (Jul 10): China Aviation Oil : The fuel company on Thursday said its controlling shareholder, China National Aviation Fuel, finalised its restructuring, transferring all of its equity to China Petrochemical Corporation. This transfer establishes China Petrochemical Corporation as the…
Read MoreOpenAI unveils long-awaited “super app” as rivalry with Anthropic intensifies
Published Fri, Jul 10, 2026 · 08:25 AM OPENAI showcased a new AI agent on Thursday (Jul 9) meant to help white-collar workers access the power of coding tools without the sticker shock. The agent, called ChatGPT Work, combines OpenAI’s popular chatbot with its AI coding tool, Codex, to create documents, presentations and websites, the…
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