Posts by Liam Redmond
US stocks closes lower as AI funding jitters drag tech stocks
WALL Street’s main indexes closed lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq sinking to three-week lows as nagging worries about the artificial intelligence trade weighed on technology stocks. Oracle dropped after a report said the cloud company’s largest data centre partner Blue Owl Capital will not back a US$10 billion deal for…
Read MoreOhio football coach Brian Smith fired for ‘serious professional misconduct’ after mysterious absence
Ohio University coach Brian Smith is out of a job. Following an administrative review, Smith was fired by the school on Wednesday for “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University,” according to a press release from Ohio athletics. He had been on administrative leave since Dec. 1…
Read MoreWoman in San Fran bar brawl video fired from Strava for ‘extremely concerning off-hours behavior’
San Francisco police revealed the identity of the woman whose booze-soaked rampage at an upscale eatery went viral this week — and her tech employer confirmed she’s been canned for the humiliating scene. Police identified Shireen Afkari — listed as a marketing manager for the fitness app Strava and former employee of Credit Karma on…
Read MoreRomy Reiner: Rob Reiner’s Daughter Found His Body but Didn’t Realize Her Mom Was Also Killed and Stormed Out of Their Home in Anguish
Romy Reiner was told by paramedics that her mother was dead after she found her Hollywood director father’s body, soaked in blood with his throat slit, in his bed inside her parents’ Los Angeles home. A traumatized Romy then ran out of her parents’ house in anguish. Romy, 28, the youngest child of Rob and…
Read MoreChris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo loses it on ESPN over Knicks’ NBA Cup banner controversy
Chris “Mad Dog” Russo detests the NBA Cup like only he can. “I do not understand it, Brian [Windhorst],” Russo said on ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday. “I apologize, somewhere, Walt Frazier and Willis Reed and Red Holzman are saying, ‘Really? We’re gonna celebrate this stupid thing? This inauthentic creation to jazz up the regular…
Read MoreWhat do tickets cost to see Avenged Sevenfold with Good Charlotte?
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Avenged Sevenfold just made summer plans with their pals. The heavy group recently announced they’re striking out on a co-headlining tour with Good Charlotte that will send the gruesome twosome…
Read MoreConsuming this weird part of eggs can make your hair thicker — and reduce crow’s feet: study
Here’s some egg-cellent news. Experts are split on the health benefits of eggs, from saying they’re bad for heart health to calling them nutritional powerhouses that can help you lose weight. However, one study reveals that an unexpected part is packed with nutrients that can enhance the appearance of hair and skin. Eggs pack a…
Read MoreOracle data centre plan hit as Blue Owl walks from US$10 billion deal: source
Blue Owl’s discussions with lenders and Oracle for an OpenAI-linked Michigan data centre stall after failed negotiations Oracle’s largest data centre partner, Blue Owl Capital, will not provide funding for a US$10 billion deal to build its next facility, a source said on Wednesday (Dec 17), amid growing concerns about the cloud computing company’s rising…
Read MoreFlight attendant arrested ahead of boarding for tapping someone on the shoulder
This irritable airline staffer was finally tapped out of excuses. A United Airlines flight attendant was arrested for battery earlier this year after allegedly tapping someone on the shoulder — and newly released body camera footage is providing more details on what really went down. The incident involving a crew member from a separate airline…
Read MoreWall Street subdued at open as investors eye policy outlook; Oracle slides
[NEW YORK] Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued at the open on Wednesday (Dec 17) as investors searched for fresh clues to gauge the outlook for monetary policy, while caution lingered following reports of funding hurdles for Oracle’s data centre plans. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 13.8 points, or 0.03 per cent, at the…
Read MoreElle Duncan delivers impassioned defense of ESPN in final moments with network
Elle Duncan went out with a bang in her ESPN farewell on Tuesday. After a decade at the Worldwide Leader, Duncan hosted her final “SportsCenter” show before heading to Netflix and offered a few final words in defense of her company, which receives a wide range of ongoing criticisms. “Before I leave this desk, there…
Read MoreNick Reiner due in court for parents’ murders day after he was a no-show
Rob Reiner’s drug-addled son is due in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday to face charges for murdering both his parents, a day after he was a no-show over medical issues. Nick Reiner, 32, is due to make an initial appearance at Los Angeles Municipal Court a day after he was officially charged with fatally…
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