Posts by Liam Redmond
Illinois Surgeon Allegedly Killed Ex-Wife, Her Husband After Seeing Her in Love ‘Destroyed His Fragile Ego’
Michael McKee, the Illinois-based surgeon charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her dentist husband, Spencer Tepe, allegedly committed the crime because he couldn’t stand to see her happy, according to a friend of the couple. McKee, 39, was arrested on Jan. 10, and indicted on charges including four counts of aggravated…
Read MoreChina’s electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh
[SHANGHAI] China’s electricity consumption climbed 5 per cent to a record high last year, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, the National Energy Administration said on Saturday. The 10.37 kWh milestone exceeded the combined consumption of the European Union, Russia, India and Japan in 2024, according to state media reports. Rising demand for…
Read MoreDOJ has tasked over 500 reviewers to pour over Epstein files, says ‘substantial progress’ made
The Department of Justice has tasked over 500 people to pour over millions of files tied to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the agency has made “substantial progress,” according to a letter sent to a pair of federal judges Thursday night. Federal officials said hundreds of prosecutors and staff from the Southern District of New…
Read MoreSean McVay’s blunt response to Chicago’s freezing temps for Rams-Bears game: ‘S–t doesn’t matter’
Sean McVay doesn’t fear the cold. When asked if he would be wearing layers for Sunday’s divisional round matchup against the Bears — in which Soldier Field in Chicago is expected to reach a low of 2 degrees — the Rams head coach said the cold simply does not affect him. “I’m going shirtless,” McVay…
Read MoreNvidia H200 chip parts suppliers halt output after China blocks shipments, FT reports
SUPPLIERS of parts for Nvidia’s H200 have paused production after Chinese customs officials blocked shipments of the newly approved artificial intelligence processors from entering China, the Financial Times reported on Friday. Reuters could not immediately verify the report, which cited two people with knowledge of the matter. Nvidia did not immediately respond to a request…
Read MoreFAA warns airlines on Central, South American flights of potential military actions
THE US Federal Aviation Administration warned airlines on Friday to exercise caution when flying over Mexico, Central America and parts of South America, citing the risks of potential military activities and GPS interference. The FAA said it had issued Notices to Airmen covering Mexico and Central American countries, as well as Ecuador, Colombia and portions…
Read MoreGrizzlies’ asking price for Ja Morant revealed amid trade buzz
If Ja Morant does get traded by the Grizzlies, it’s now becoming clearer what Memphis might get in return — or at least want. The controversial two-time NBA All-Star has seen his game, availability and value plummet over the last couple of seasons. Now, in trade rumors, Morant — who is in the third year…
Read MoreOutrage as LA Metro deploys social workers to fight rampant crime: ‘Holistic approach to public safety’
Forget handcuffs and batons. In a move that has critics outraged, the Los Angeles Metro has officially launched its “care-based services division,” a new department that swaps armed law enforcement for a “holistic” army of social workers to tackle a transit system that has been plagued by violence. The Los Angeles Metro has officially launched…
Read MoreWhite House weighs executive action to cap credit card rates
THE White House is weighing an executive action to enact President Donald Trump’s call for a cap on credit card interest rates, in addition to other measures seeking to ease US affordability challenges. The plan, which is still being crafted as administration officials discuss the terms with industry and Congress, is designed to lower interest rates on credit cards…
Read MoreGoogle asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data with rivals while it appeals
ALPHABET’S Google asked a judge on Friday to postpone making the company share data with rivals while it challenges a ruling that the company holds an illegal monopoly in online search, according to court papers. US District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington ruled in 2024 that the company used unlawful tactics to maintain its dominance…
Read MoreRick Caruso will not run for Calif. gov. or LA mayor
Rick Caruso announced he will not run for governor or Los Angeles mayor this year, shutting down months of speculation that he’d jump back into the ring after his razor-thin loss in 2022. A person close Caruso told The Post he wants to focus on his family and believes, “this is an extremely toxic time…
Read MoreFederal Reserve’s Jefferson says he considers Powell to be ‘of the highest integrity’
[BOCA RATON] US Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson, responding to the Department of Justice subpoena of Fed Chair Jerome Powell, said on Friday he considered Powell to be “of the highest integrity.” “I have great respect for the chair,” Jefferson said in comments to reporters after an economics conference at Florida Atlantic University, noting…
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