Posts by Liam Redmond
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Chair Company’ on HBO, where Tim Robinson is a tightly-wound project manager who stumbles into a conspiracy after an embarrassing accident
Tim Robinson has made his post-SNL years a success by having a keen sense of satire and parody, and an innate ability to play hilariously aggrieved everyman. That was what we saw during his Netflix sketch show I Think You Should Leave, and he’s carried it to his new HBO series, which is a comedic…
Read MoreJake Sullivan begrudgingly credits Trump for Israel-Hamas breakthrough, claims Biden had similar plan
WASHINGTON — Former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan somewhat begrudgingly credited President Trump for successfully brokering a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas that had been elusive to former President Joe Biden. Sullivan contended that “time and circumstance” enabled Trump to get it done and claimed that the basic framework was similar to the concept…
Read MoreAt least 4 killed, 20 injured in mass shooting at popular South Carolina island bar
At least four people were killed and 20 injured, four of them critically, after a mass shooting at a bar early Sunday morning, authorities in South Carolina have said. All four victims were found dead at the scene after at least one shooter opened fire on the crowd of hundreds during the shocking attack at…
Read MoreWarner Bros said to rebuff Paramount takeover approach
[CALIFORNIA] Warner Bros Discovery has rebuffed Paramount Skydance’s initial takeover approach for being too low, according to people familiar with the matter. Warner Bros rejected Paramount’s offer of around US$20 per share in recent weeks, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. Paramount, led by David Ellison, has several…
Read MoreExclusive | Mamdani mayoral campaign took in $13,000 in illegal foreign donations, records show
Lefty socialist and mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani’s campaign quietly took in nearly $13,000 in potentially illegal foreign donations — including one from his mother-in-law in Dubai, The Post has learned. At least 170 of the nearly 54,000 contributions to the leading Democratic candidate’s campaign came from donors with addresses outside the United States, an examination of NYC…
Read MoreEU scales up pressure against national barriers in finance
THE European Union’s (EU’s) executive arm warned of new infringement cases coming against member states that are blocking banking mergers as the bloc rushes to reduce national barriers so money can flow more effectively into investments in digital, green and defence. The European Commission “will be addressing all the issues that are blocking cross-border provision…
Read MoreGoldman, BNP among banks exploring stablecoin-like digital money
A GROUP of international banks including Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Bank of America and Banco Santander, have joined forces to explore stablecoin-like digital money, marking the latest push by financial institutions to examine possible uses for blockchain in payments. The consortium, which also includes BNP Paribas, Citigroup, MUFG Bank, TD Bank and UBS, will investigate…
Read MoreICE director fumes over illegal migrant’s NY-issued ‘No Name Given’ driver’s license: ‘Really scary’
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons slammed New York officials for issuing commercial driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants, including an Indian national caught with an ID that didn’t identify him. Lyons was left outraged after the now-detained truck driver Anmol Anmol was driving across the US with a license that read “No Name Given” before being…
Read MoreConnecticut skydiver dead after mid-air collision with another daredevil: report
A skydiver died after colliding with another skydiver during a jump over Orange, Massachusetts, according to reports. Robert Szabo, 62, of Connecticut, died three days after a jump from a Jumptown Skydiving plane, Orange Fire Chief James Young said, according to WBZ-TV. During the jump on Oct. 4, Szabo collided with another skydiver who was…
Read MoreDiane Keaton dead at 79
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton has died at age 79, People magazine has reported. The Oscar winner, whose glittering career spanned more than half a century, died in California, her family confirmed to the outlet. No further details are available at this time. Keaton, who rose to fame in the 1970s, starred in hit films including…
Read MoreSip the Energy of Nature: Yerba Magic Expands Its Yerba Mate Range
There’s a reason so many morning routines start with a shaker bottle now. People want something quick that’s still healthy, which is where Yerba Magic steps in. Their peach mango blend brings a sunny fruit profile to classic yerba mate, landing somewhere between iced tea and light spritz. It tastes bright rather than sugary, and…
Read MoreInstant IP Strategies for Inventors to Prevent Intellectual Property Risk
To create a new invention is a significant accomplishment, but such achievements are often swept aside by a lack of intellectual property (IP) protections. Inventors tend to rush the build, pitch, and publishing process, exposing their original concept to risk. The lack of a protection strategy opens new inventions to the risk of IP theft,…
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