Posts by Liam Redmond
Fever’s Sophie Cunningham wears ‘Tres Leches’ shirt with Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull faces
The budding friendship between Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull and Sophie Cunningham has become a storyline WNBA fans have fallen in love with, and even more so on Sunday after Cunningham arrived at the game wearing a new custom shirt. The Fever guard walked into T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas sporting a shirt that had the…
Read MoreUkraine showers Trump with praise for strikes on Iran while ex-Russian prez floats giving Tehran nukes
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry cheered the US strikes against Iran, and backed President Trump’s assertion that Tehran cannot be permitted to obtain nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev blasted the move and starkly warned that “countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads,” while chiding that Trump can kiss his…
Read MoreWhat Are B-2 Stealth Bombers? Bunker Busters Used to Strike Iran Nuclear Sites Have Toilets for Pilots, Microwave and a Cooler for Pilot Comfort
The B-2 stealth bombers used in the strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility are equipped with toilets, microwaves, and typically a cooler for snacks, providing added comfort for pilots during the 37-hour round trip from Missouri to Iran. The advanced U.S. bombers — originally built to deliver nuclear weapons to the Soviet Union — took…
Read More‘FOPO’ is a dangerous habit most people don’t realize they’re partaking in — here’s why experts call it a ‘hidden epidemic’
There’s fear of missing out, fear of a better option — and now there’s “FOPO,” another stress-inducing acronym that stands for “fear of people’s opinions.” It’s human nature to care about what other people think — but letting this fear control your day-to-day can be an incredibly damaging habit that some experts believe is a…
Read MoreFirst Satellite Images of Fordow Nuclear Site after US Bunker Buster Bombs Strike Show Devastating Damage
The first satellite images from Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment site show that a part of the mountain shielding the facility was entirely destroyed by U.S. bunker buster bomb strikes on Saturday. Possible impact points and debris was visible after President Trump’s surprise overnight assault using B-2 stealth bombers, images taken by Maxar Technologies show. Sections…
Read MoreB-2 bomber pilots had toilet, microwave and a cooler for snacks on their 37-hour Fordow bombing raid
The B-2 stealth bombers used to attack the Fordow nuclear enrichment plant are equipped with toilets, microwaves and usually a cooler for snacks to make life more comfortable for the pilots who were stuck in the cockpit for the 37-hour trip from Missouri to Iran and back. The fleet of advanced American bombers — originally…
Read MoreIran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz that Could Put One-Fifth of World’s Oil Supply at Risk and Trigger Sharp Rise in Global Crude Prices
Iran’s parliament has voted to close down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route that handles around 20 percent of the world’s daily oil supply, which could halt around $1 billion worth of oil exports each day and could trigger a sharp rise in global oil prices. The decision will be implemented once it…
Read MoreMom ignites controversial debate over her ‘insulting’ birthday gift: ‘This is just ridiculous’
This mom is taking “bring your own” to another level. Offering to help clean up at the end of a party is one thing — but bringing your own stash of cleaning supplies as a “gift” to the party throwers is another. “This is a kid’s birthday party and the last thing I want to…
Read MoreSingapore: Massive Fire Breaks out at Basic Military Training Centre Bunk in Pulau Tekong
A fire broke out in a bunk at the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) in Pulau Tekong on Friday afternoon, June 20. A Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) spokesperson told CNA that the incident occurred at an unoccupied accommodation block. According to reports, the fire alarm was triggered at 1.51 pm. The spokesperson said, “The fire…
Read MoreSingapore: 47-Year-Old Certis Auxiliary Police Officer Dies After Collapsing During NDP Rehearsal at Padang
A 47-year-old Certis auxiliary police officer died on Saturday, June 21, after he collapsed during a National Day Parade (NDP) rehearsal at the Padang. The deceased was a part of the OneChangi contingent for the Parade and Ceremony segment. The Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said in a joint media release…
Read MoreJohnny Depp makes rare comments about raising his kids Lily-Rose and Jack with ex Vanessa Paradis
Johnny Depp is proud to be a family man. The “Pirates of the Caribbean” actor, 62, looked back on raising his two kids, Lily-Rose, 26, and Jack, 22, with ex Vanessa Paradis in France in a new interview with The Sunday Times. “This is a portrait of my daughter, Lily-Rose,” Depp, 62, told the interviewer…
Read MoreCentral banks in Asia are becoming wary of currency intervention
Some of emerging Asia’s biggest central banks look to be dialling back their interventions in the currency market. The central banks of India and Malaysia have reduced the size of some derivatives positions they use to weaken their currencies. Taiwan has allowed its currency to surge against the US dollar in recent weeks and dropped…
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