Posts by Liam Redmond
Microsoft capital spending jumps, cloud revenue fails to impress
The tie-up with OpenAI, once an edge, now faces risks as Google’s Gemini wins clients like Apple Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 06:28 AM — Updated Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 03:14 PM [SAN FRANCISCO] Microsoft said on Wednesday (Jan 29) it had spent a record amount on artificial intelligence in the last quarter…
Read MoreOil prices hover around four-month high, buoyed by Iran concerns, weak dollar
Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 06:12 AM [NEW YORK] Oil prices rose to their highest since late September on Wednesday on looming Iran concerns while a weak US dollar lent further support. Brent crude futures settled up 83 cents, or 1.23 per cent, to US$68.40 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude closed 82 cents, or…
Read MoreIBM posts revenue that tops estimates on software gains
Investors have been enthusiastic about the strategy as software has provided an increasingly share of the company’s sales Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 06:01 AM [SAN FRANCISCO] International Business Machines (IBM) reported quarterly sales that topped analysts’ estimates on strong growth for its closely watched software unit. Revenue increased 12 per cent to US$19.7…
Read MoreWorld Cup ticket applicants surpasses astronomical figure: FIFA official
The number of soccer fans formally seeking a ticket to this year’s World Cup is now approaching one billion. Ross McCall, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Executive Director of Commercial Operations, told The California Post on Wednesday they’ve now officially received over 500 million applications for seats to games at this summer’s event in North…
Read MoreUS Fed holds rates steady, sees ‘elevated’ inflation and stabilising job market
Published Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 05:40 AM — Updated Thu, Jan 29, 2026 · 10:08 AM [WASHINGTON] The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday amid what US central bank chief Jerome Powell described as a solid economy and diminished risks to both inflation and employment, an outlook that could signal a lengthy wait…
Read MoreSundance goes out with a bang as Roxstar shuts down Park City
Sundance Film Festival may be preparing to say goodbye to Park City, but Roxstar Entertainment made sure Hollywood sent it off in style. The longtime festival fixture closed out its final Cinema Center during Sundance 2026 with three packed days of premiere parties, press stops and celebrity drop-ins at the Arby’s Cinema Center, marking the…
Read MoreGaggle of ‘Housewives’ go full ‘80s during Miami beach day for ‘Ultimate Road Trip’
They’re in Miami, baby! The cast of “The Real Housewives: Ultimate Road Trip” was spotted in full ’80s getups as they enjoyed a beach day for one of their cross-country stops. In photos obtained by Page Six, Teresa Giudice, Porsha Williams, Luann de Lesseps, Kyle Richards, Vicki Gunvalson, Gizelle Bryant and Lisa Barlow participated in…
Read MoreBarcelona vs Copenhagen Live Streaming: How to Watch the UEFA Champions League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Barcelona will head into the final matchday aiming to book a direct place in the UEFA Champions League round of 16, knowing a win over FC Copenhagen could seal the deal. For Copenhagen, the stakes are just as high. The Danish side will be chasing a knockout-round spot of their own when they host the…
Read MoreRoland Steadham: CBS Meteorologist Killed in Plane Crash after Aircraft Hits Power Line and Plunges Into Icy River in Idaho
A beloved CBS meteorologist and a devoted father was killed in a plane crash after his aircraft struck a power line and crashed into an icy river in rural Idaho. Roland Steadham, 67, the veteran chief meteorologist at Boise-based CBS affiliate CBS2, was among two people who died in Tuesday’s plane crash on the Payette…
Read MoreHit-and-run Maserati driver mows down 80-year-old man and his dog in suburban LA neighborhood
A Maserati driver fatally mowed down an 80-year-old man and his dog in Sherman Oaks before ditching the smashed-up sports car, according to cops and media reports. The tragedy occurred around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday as the victim and his pooch were taking a late-night walk on the 4400 block of Woodman Avenue, ABC 7 reported.…
Read MoreAnthony Kazmierczak: Minneapolis Trump Supporter Sent Chilling Text to Neighbor Days Before He Sprayed Unidentified Liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar
The man charged with spraying Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with an unidentified substance at a Minnesota town hall had told his neighbor beforehand that he might “get arrested” at the event. Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was charged on Tuesday with third-degree assault after allegedly spraying a pungent, vinegar-smelling liquid at Omar using a syringe. Prosecutors have claimed…
Read MoreYankees get hard-throwing Angel Chivilli in trade with Rockies
The Yankees added a hard-throwing right-hander to their bullpen Wednesday, trading for Angel Chivilli from the Rockies. The 23-year-old Chivilli spent parts of the past two seasons in the majors with Colorado, putting up some ugly numbers in 43 appearances in 2025. But the Yankees are no doubt intrigued by Chivilli’s elite velocity, as well…
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