Posts by Liam Redmond
Researchers say monstrous shark ruled ancient seas before megalodon
In the age of dinosaurs — before whales, great whites or the bus-sized megalodon — a monstrous shark prowled the waters off what’s now northern Australia, among the sea monsters of the Cretaceous period. Researchers studying huge vertebrae discovered on a beach near the city of Darwin say the creature is now the earliest known mega-predator of…
Read MoreHong Kong, India fuel blockbuster year for Asia fundraising
Hong Kong’s share sales nearly quadruple to over US$73 billion via IPOs, placements and block trades [HONG KONG] Not long ago, Hong Kong’s share-sale market was a symbol of China’s slowdown: Deal books were thin, investor sentiment was sour and bankers were fleeing the industry. This year, the script has flipped. Share sales nearly quadrupled…
Read MoreSingapore insurers brace for 2026 as medical inflation climbs and IP rules tighten
Despite challenges, longer-term demographic and wealth trends remain supportive, observers say [SINGAPORE] Medical inflation is expected to remain one of the most pressing challenges for Singapore’s insurance sector in 2026, say industry players and observers, as healthcare costs continue to outpace general inflation. This pressure comes even as the Ministry of Health (MOH) prepares to…
Read MoreDear Abby: My daughter’s family hates me and it’s affecting my mental health
DEAR ABBY: Ten years ago, I connected with “Christi,” a daughter I fathered with a woman I was in a relationship with for a short time decades ago. We split before Christi was born. My ex-girlfriend didn’t tell me about her until after she was born. By that time, she was married to a man…
Read MoreWWE’s painful decision brought John Cena the one thing he deserved most from his final match
This is how it had to end for John Cena. As painful as it was for many WWE fans, you could see that the ending brought Cena closure. The 17-time world champion was back in Gunther’s devastating sleeper hold for the seventh time in the final match of his 23-year WWE career during “Saturday Night’s…
Read MorePat LaFontaine’s decade-long thaw ends with Islanders Hall of Fame induction
The decade-long thaw between the Islanders and Pat LaFontaine came to a happy and emotional end Saturday. LaFontaine was finally, deservedly, cathartically inducted into the Islanders’ Hall of Fame and Ring of Honor in an emotional pregame ceremony with most of his family looking on just before the start of the Islanders shootout win over…
Read MoreSt. Louis Pediatrician Admits to Writing Prescriptions for Drugs in Exchange for Sexual Favors, Money
A pediatrician in Missouri accused of writing prescriptions in exchange for sex and money has pleaded guilty. As reported by WNEM, Dr. Craig A. Spiegel, who practiced in Bridgeton, admitted to illegally distributing controlled substances, making false statements in court, and conspiracy to distribute drugs. Spiegel was originally facing 24 counts total, but the rest…
Read MoreTyler Kolek delivers a Knicks statement in NBA Cup semifinals with Miles McBride out
LAS VEGAS — Miles McBride’s ankle injury has given Tyler Kolek a major opportunity to prove that he can handle backup point guard duties and show the Knicks that they don’t need to find an upgrade. He delivered a statement Saturday. For much of the season, the Knicks have lost the minutes in which Kolek…
Read MoreDes Moines Man Accused of Installing More Than 100 Hidden Cameras Inside Porta Pottys at Public Events
A Des Moines man who was already facing nearly 100 charges in state court over hidden cameras found in portable toilets at public events has now been charged federally. A federal grand jury in Des Moines returned a 13-count indictment on Wednesday, Dec. 10 charging Tyler Boyd Pavlick, 32, with offenses related to sexual exploitation…
Read MoreCharlie Bullen gets chance to right his Giants wrongs from coordinator debut
At least the next time will not be the first time. Charlie Bullen got through his debut as a novice defensive coordinator, making the in-game calls for the first time two weeks ago in the Giants’ 33-15 loss to the Patriots. There were some good moments and plenty of not good in another bad day…
Read MoreFormer Tallahassee Church Leader Sentenced for Sexual Conduct with a Minor
A former leader of a local church was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child, prosecutors said Dec. 12. Hunter Chase Eubanks, 31, of Tallahassee, had pleaded guilty in September, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Jack Heekin. “Our children depend upon us to…
Read MoreJohn Cena loses his final WWE match to Gunther by doing something he hasn’t in more than 20 years
John Cena’s legendary pro wrestling career is officially over. The WWE star tapped out in a sleeper hold in his final match against Gunther at “Saturday Night’s Main Event” in front of an announced crowd of 19,232 at Capital One Arena on Saturday. Cena fought his way out of Gunther’s signature hold multiple times —…
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