Posts by Liam Redmond
Iran’s supreme leader warns any US attack would spark ‘regional war’
Iran’s supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic. The comments from the 86-year-old Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are the most-direct threat he’s made so far as the aircraft carrier…
Read MoreNASCAR’s Greg Biffle wasn’t flying his plane before crash that killed him and 6 others
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was not flying his own jet when it crashed last month, killing him and six others, according to a Friday report from investigators. The preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board also concluded that while an experienced pilot was at the controls, the person sitting in the right seat wasn’t qualified…
Read MoreFu Yu appoints Victor Lim as managing director after board dispute
[SINGAPORE] Components manufacturer Fu Yu announced on Sunday (Feb 1) that it has appointed its largest shareholder Victor Lim as its managing director. The appointment, effective immediately, comes slightly over a month after Lim, 41, was reinstated as the company’s director of strategy, a role he held for four years before leaving the company in…
Read MoreST Engineering unveils largest cargo drone at Singapore Airshow 2026
The unmanned aircraft can carry up to 100 kg and is planned to begin operation in 2028 [SINGAPORE] Singapore Technologies Engineering launched its largest unmanned cargo aircraft to date at the media preview of the Singapore Airshow on Sunday (Feb 1), along with other products from its defence and urban solutions divisions. The company has…
Read MoreRon Naclerio, one-of-a-kind coach, rightfully sits atop NY state hoops win list
The man who now sits atop the all-time basketball coaching wins list in New York state has always been one of a kind. Anyone who knows or had the pleasure of watching Benjamin Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio man a sideline can attest to his uniqueness. Basketball and helping young men navigate high school and what…
Read MoreNvidia CEO says new OpenAI investment may be largest yet
Jensen Huang calls the artificial intelligence research organisation “one of the most consequential companies of our time” Published Sun, Feb 1, 2026 · 04:44 PM [TAIPEI] Nvidia chief executive officer Jensen Huang said that the company will be participating in OpenAI’s latest funding round, describing it as potentially “the largest investment we’ve ever made”. “We will…
Read MoreChinese travel giant Trip.com bets on Apac growth as it looks beyond home market
It will strengthen its branding and continue to develop specialised products for the newer audience [SINGAPORE] Once synonymous with China travel, Trip.com Group wants to distinguish itself as a service provider for customers from Asia who want to travel within Asia, in the next three to five years. “And if you become No 1 in…
Read MoreIndonesia permits Elon Musk’s Grok to resume service after ban
Published Sun, Feb 1, 2026 · 04:07 PM [JAKARTA] Indonesia has permitted the artificial intelligence tool Grok to resume service after Elon Musk’s X provided assurances to the government following its ban for producing sexualised content. In a letter to the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, X said it had implemented measures to address…
Read MoreNor’easter slams Carolinas, Virginia with snow as blizzard conditions, vicious winds loom as storm intensifies
Snow is falling in the Carolinas and Virginia as a major winter storm moves across the Southeast, bringing dangerous cold, blustery winds and even the possibility of blizzard conditions throughout the weekend. A coastal low developed off the coast of the Carolinas and rapidly intensified as the day progressed, pulling moisture north, while helping to lock cold air in place. By…
Read MoreAustralian Open women’s final rocked by ‘very uncomfortable’ Elena Rybakina coach photo
Tennis commentators have slammed the Australian Open over the “uncomfortable” moment where Elena Rybakina’s coach was awarded a trophy. The Kazakhstani champ won the Australian Open for the first time in an epic comeback victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster final on Saturday night. The 26-year-old showed her class in coming…
Read MoreBrett Ratner: ‘Melania’ Director Seen Cuddling Woman on Sofa Next to Jeffrey Epstein in DOJ Latest Epstein Files Dump
Hollywood director Brett Ratner, best known recently for directing “Melania,” has surfaced in the Justice Department’s latest Epstein Files dump. In the photos, Ratner appears lounging on a couch with his arms around a mysterious woman. The Rush Hour filmmaker is seated at the far left of the sofa, wearing a white shirt and blue…
Read MorePuerto Rico could be forced to withdraw from WBC due to insurance reason
Baseball player insurance concerns potentially could cause one country to drop out of the World Baseball Classic. On Saturday, officials from Team Puerto Rico said they might withdraw the team from the tournament after learning eight of their 10 players would be denied coverage, according to The Athletic. “That option is on the table,” said…
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