Posts by Liam Redmond
Why ‘Westworld’ star Ben Barnes turned to music — after years of playing ‘manipulative liars’ onscreen
He’s entering his second act. Actor Ben Barnes, who has been a Hollywood staple for decades in shows like “Westworld,” “The Punisher,” “Shadow and Bone,” and movies like “The Chronicles of Narnia,” has released his debut album, called “Where The Light Gets In” (now available). His music video for his song “One Minute More” feat.…
Read MoreEurope: Shares end at record peak on earnings boost; tariffs eyed
EUROPEAN shares eked out an all-time high on Wednesday (Feb 12), as investors cheered earnings reports from Heineken and ABN AMRO, although some caution around US inflation data and trade policies prevailed. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index settled a choppy session up 0.1 per cent, with Germany’s benchmark also at a record peak. European…
Read MoreUS: Dow, S&P 500 fall on higher inflation data
WALL Street stocks mostly fell on Wednesday (Feb 12) following US inflation data that further clouded the prospects for additional Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The consumer price index rose to 3 per cent in January from a year ago, above the 2.8 per cent projected by economists, raising questions about whether the Fed’s progress…
Read MoreThe ‘opinionated’ blondes of the VIP List are infuriating NYC restaurants with savage TikTok reviews
These VIPs aren’t afraid of getting blacklisted. Best friends Maeghan Radice, 26, and Audrey Jongens, 26, are behind the TikTok account @TheVIPList — which has notched nearly half a million followers thanks to their brash, sometimes controversial reviews of primarily New York restaurants. Some are so fiery, they’ve gotten the duo banned by reservation booking services.…
Read MoreSorry, T-bills. It’s time now to look elsewhere for yields
INTEREST in Singapore’s Treasury bills (T-bills) surged over the past two years, as rising interest rates elevated demand for yield and stable returns. T-bills also found favour as investors sought the safety of the government-backed, fixed-income instrument – which carry little to no default risk – amid heightened global macroeconomic uncertainty. But with yields gradually…
Read MoreSorry, T-bills. It’s time to look elsewhere for yields
INTEREST in Singapore’s Treasury bills (T-bills) surged over the past two years, as rising interest rates elevated demand for yield and stable returns. T-bills also found favour as investors sought the safety of the government-backed, fixed-income instrument – which carry little to no default risk – amid heightened global macroeconomic uncertainty. But with yields gradually…
Read MoreText Marketing: Mobile Money or Major Fail?
Text message marketing is kinda like the new kid on the block for businesses. It’s cheap, easy, and gets the job done better than some of the old-school methods. But hey, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Some businesses hit it big, while others? Not so much. They mess up by spamming folks, ignoring the…
Read MoreTravel influencer parents called out over ‘unsafe’ makeshift baby carrier during risky adventure tour
Nobody puts baby in a corner — or a plastic tub, apparently. A globetrotting pair of Norwegian travel influencer parents left their followers divided after posting footage from an tour of underwater caves in Thailand — showing them toting an infant along in a storage bin. “I was a bit scared before we started, I must…
Read MoreTrust Account Secrets: What Banks Don’t Tell You
Trust banking might sound like a boring topic, but it’s actually pretty important. It’s all about managing your money and assets in a way that helps protect them for the future. But here’s the thing: banks aren’t always upfront about everything. They might not tell you about hidden fees or the real role of trust…
Read MoreHilarious ‘emergency contact’ trend exposes boyfriends’ bizarre behaviors: video
Who you gonna call? Not this buster. Some women, however, aren’t so sure that their goofy soulmates are dependable in a crisis. In a hilarious new TikTok trend, women are taking to the app to expose their partner’s quirks, some expressing disbelief that those men are their emergency contacts. One woman boasted about her “emergency…
Read MoreHollywood writers say AI is ripping off their work. They want studios to sue
When the Writers Guild of America approved a contract with major studios in 2023, ending a 148-day strike, the union became the first bargaining group to gain significant guardrails around artificial intelligence in Hollywood. But as AI innovation continues to advance, writers say they need more protection from studios. Now, they’re urging entertainment companies to…
Read MoreHouse GOP finally unveils budget plan for Trump’s agenda with space for at least $4.5T in tax cuts
House Republicans released their long-awaited budget resolution Wednesday, a major step in starting to craft legislation to implement President Trump’s agenda — which will allow up to $4.5 trillion to be added to the deficit via tax cuts and look to cut $2 trillion in spending over the next decade. The budget resolution also calls…
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