Posts by Liam Redmond
US: Wall St kicks off week higher as Trump’s tariffs lift steelmakers
Wall Street’s main indexes opened higher on Monday (Feb 10), recovering from last week’s declines, as steelmakers surged after US President Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 93.5 points, or 0.21 per cent, at the open to 44,396.92. The S&P 500 rose…
Read MoreCease and Desist: When to Send the Legal Equivalent of ‘Back Off’
Ever had someone step on your toes, legally speaking? That’s where a cease and desist comes into play. It’s like a formal way of saying, ‘Hey, cut it out!’ Whether you’re dealing with someone using your stuff without asking, spreading nasty rumors, or just plain bothering you, a cease and desist can be your first…
Read MoreSaquon Barkley shotguns beer after Eagles’ Super Bowl 2025 win in rowdy locker room scene
Saquon Barkley was shirtless while shotgunning beers and pouring champagne in the mouths of Eagles staff after Philadelphia destroyed the Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans. The Eagles’ running back, who also celebrated his 28th birthday on Sunday, was seen dancing with his teammates and chugging a bottle of Don Julio 1942 tequila…
Read MoreGuocoLand H1 profit up 13 per cent to S$74.6 million
PROPERTY developer GuocoLand reported a net profit of S$74.6 million for the first half ended Dec 31, 2024, up 13 per cent year on year from S$66.2 million. Earnings per share for the half-year period rose to S$0.0588, from S$0.0513 previously. Revenue dipped 5 per cent to about S$1 billion, from about S$1.1 billion in…
Read MoreNokia hires Intel’s AI executive as CEO in push for turnaround
NOKIA said it was replacing chief executive officer Pekka Lundmark with Intel’s Justin Hotard in a surprise announcement as the network equipment maker works to exit a prolonged slump in orders from phone operators. Lundmark, 61, will step down Mar 31 after more than four years in the role, and Hotard will take over the…
Read MoreTrump 100% disagrees with federal judge’s ‘crazy’ ruling blocking DOGE from Treasury system
President Donald Trump “100 percent” disagrees with a federal judge’s ruling on Saturday that bars the Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the Treasury Department, he said during an exclusive interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier. “Nineteen states attorneys general filed a lawsuit, and early Saturday a judge agreed with them to restrict Elon Musk and his…
Read MoreTennessee Pastor Arrested for Sexually Abusing Five Children
A long-serving pastor in Tennessee has been arrested and charged with allegedly sexually abusing children. As reported by WBIR, the Pigeon Forge Police Department said in a statement on Wednesday that they received a complaint about Dwight Daniel Suttles, 69, of Pigeon Forge in September, resulting in an investigation. Suttles, who has been pastor of…
Read MoreExclusive | NY Dems look to crack down on raging campus antisemitism in series of new bills that get tough on colleges
A package of new bills announced Monday targeting antisemitism on college campuses will make it easier for the state to sue schools that don’t do enough to stomp out hate. Democratic politicians are looking to adjust the legal standard to make it easier to sue colleges and universities that allow discriminatory harassment to go unchecked…
Read MoreHusband and wife found dead at rural home hours after he was seen buying lotto ticket: ‘Clearly a homicide’
A British man found dead alongside his wife at their rural France home was seen on security cameras buying a lottery ticket hours before their bodies were discovered. Andrew Searle, 62, was seen buying two Euro Lottery tickets and a bar of chocolate from a tobacco shop in the French village of Les Pesquiès on…
Read MoreAurora Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself, Makes Up Story About Attempted Robbery
On Saturday, a 15-year-old was shot in the hand at an Aurora Park late night after he allegedly fought off two people trying to rob him, the police department said. The Aurora Police Department said a 15-year-old boy told authorities that two people he did not know — only described as males of unknown age…
Read More13-year-old boy accused of breaking into 11 Detroit-area homes to target young girls: sheriff
A 13-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he allegedly broke into nearly a dozen homes in the Detroit area to target young girls, including a 10-year-old child he’s accused of choking inside her bedroom, police said. The unidentified teen is linked to the unnerving crime spree that possibly dates back to 2022 with his most…
Read MoreExpect growth opportunities from more regional trade amid US tariffs: DBS
EVEN though the Trump administration may cause global volatility, DBS expects to gain from more intra-regional trade as a result of US tariffs, said deputy chief executive and CEO designate Tan Su Shan. The lender will also focus on trade opportunities between Asean and North Asia and Europe, given that there are more multinational corporations…
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