Posts by Liam Redmond
‘Spider-Man’ and ‘One Life to Live’ star Jack Betts dead at 96
Jack Betts has passed away at 96 years old. The actor starred on the soap opera “One Life to Live” from 1979 to 1985, appearing in 20 episodes as Llanview Hospital’s Dr. Ivan Kipling. Betts’ nephew, Dean Sullivan, told The Hollywood Reporter that the star died in his sleep at his house in Los Osos, California, on…
Read MoreExclusive | NY primary falling on hottest day of heat wave could be bad news for Cuomo, pundits say
The heat wave could be good news for far lefties and bad news for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The 102 degree scorcher expected for Tuesday’s primaries is likely to help far lefties such as socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while hurting Cuomo, the frontrunner to win the Democratic mayoral nomination who is appealing to more…
Read MoreEight Dead After Hot Air Balloon Bursts and Plummets to the Ground in Brazil as Pilot and 12 Others Miraculously Jump to Safety [WATCH]
![Eight Dead After Hot Air Balloon Bursts and Plummets to the Ground in Brazil as Pilot and 12 Others Miraculously Jump to Safety [WATCH]](https://i3.wp.com/data.ibtimes.sg/en/full/82155/hot-air-balloon.jpg?w=1024&resize=1024,1024&ssl=1 "Eight Dead After Hot Air Balloon Bursts and Plummets to the Ground in Brazil as Pilot and 12 Others Miraculously Jump to Safety [WATCH]")
A hot-air balloon caught fire and plummeted from the sky on Saturday in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, while 13 others managed to jump to safety. The deadly incident took place in the Praia Grande region, a popular destination for hot-air ballooning. Chilling video footage shared by local news outlet G1…
Read MoreIs ‘MobLand’ new this week? ‘MobLand’ Season 2 on Paramount+ info
When one entertaining Paramount+ show ends, another one is set to begin. Earlier this year, the Landman Season 1 finale aired in January, and the final episode of the network’s beloved Yellowstone prequel 1923 debuted in February. Thankfully, Landman has been renewed for a second season, but 1923 has concluded. Don’t worry. There are plenty…
Read More‘Jumanji’ city marks 30th anniversary of iconic movie with nostalgic costume race
Madeline Murphy remembers the instructions she was given on the set of “Jumanji” when she was an extra some 30 years ago: “Pretend you’re frightened and you’re screaming because an elephant’s coming after you.” So, that’s what she did in the Central Square of Keene, New Hampshire, running back and forth, over and over, on a long…
Read MoreUncomfortable questions arise as Anthony Volpe, Francisco Alvarez fall short of expectations
The push will be coming soon, if there isn’t the beginning of a groundswell already. Why aren’t George Lombard Jr. and Cam Schlitter being fast-tracked to the Yankees? Ditto for Jett Williams and Jonah Tong to the Mets? This is how it works in sports. The guy who isn’t playing — who we are not…
Read More‘Violently ill’: US doctor sues Singapore Airlines following shellfish reaction that prompted emergency landing
The lawsuit was for “shellfish” reasons. Singapore Airlines is being sued by a New York doctor, who claims she suffered a “violent” allergic reaction to shrimp she was served on a flight from Germany to her hometown — despite warning staffers that she had a shellfish allergy. The severity of her condition reportedly prompted the…
Read MoreMinnesota Manhunt Ends: Vance Boelter Impersonated Police, Shot Lawmakers, and Left State Reeling
Vance Boelter’s disguise had flaws. The silicone mask he wore fit poorly, and the license plate on his SUV simply read “POLICE” in black letters. Yet on a dimly lit suburban street in the early morning, it was convincing enough. Vance Boelter X At 2:36 a.m. on Saturday—30 minutes after Boelter allegedly shot Minnesota State…
Read MorePakistan Proposes Nobel Peace Prize for Donald Trump Amid India-Pakistan Tensions and U.S. Diplomatic Moves
Pakistan announced on Saturday that it would recommend former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, a recognition he has openly desired, citing his role in de-escalating a recent military standoff between India and Pakistan. Donald Trump X Some political observers in Pakistan believe this gesture may influence Trump’s stance on potential U.S.-Israel…
Read MoreTrump Renews Threat to Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell Over Interest Rate Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump again raised the idea on Friday of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a target of his long-standing frustration over interest rate policies he believes should be more lenient. Donald Trump X “I don’t know why the Board doesn’t override (Powell),” Trump wrote in a detailed post on Truth Social. “Maybe,…
Read MoreBig Apple or Apple Crisp? Extreme heat watch in effect for NYC as heat wave set to bring dangerous temps
Get ready for the heat wave! The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for NYC Saturday — ahead of an expected four-day heat wave which is forecast to swamp the city in sweltering, dangerous temperatures which could break the 100-degree mark. “We’re essentially locked in to this sunny, hot pattern for basically the…
Read MoreExclusive | ‘Crossed boundaries:’ Assistant principal at top Queens high school accused of harassing 13 Asian girls
An assistant principal who served as the “sexual harassment prevention” liaison at a top Queens public school was removed after 13 girls accused him of creepy behavior and comments, The Post has learned. Hector L. Diaz — also the “Respect for All” liaison at Queens High School for the Sciences at York College — commented…
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