Posts by Liam Redmond
China’s rare earths grip gives Xi leverage in US trade duel
AFTER the US and China agreed in Geneva to lower tariffs from astronomical heights, tensions are now surging over access to chips and rare earths. And Beijing increasingly appears to have an edge. US President Donald Trump on Friday (May 30) accused China of violating the agreement struck last month, and sought a call with…
Read MoreVanguard files for new ex-China emerging markets ETF
ASSET management giant Vanguard Group plans to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will target emerging markets while excluding China, joining a growing niche shaped by investor debate over China’s role in global portfolios. The Vanguard Emerging Markets ex-China ETF will make its debut later this summer. Many investors have been unsettled by turmoil…
Read MoreReed Garrett’s arsenal adjustment fueling his lights-out Mets start
LOS ANGELES — Edwin Díaz’s work over the past several weeks has brought comfort to the Mets, but the team’s most consistent reliever, in terms of preventing runs, has performed with relatively less fanfare surrounding him this season. That would be Reed Garrett, whose strikeouts are mounting, along with his importance to a bullpen that…
Read MoreGoogle Deepmind CEO says global AI cooperation ‘difficult’
[LOS ANGELES] Artificial intelligence pioneer and head of Google’s Deepmind, Demis Hassabis on Monday said that greater international cooperation around AI regulation was needed but “difficult” to achieve “in today’s geopolitical context”. At a time when AI is being integrated across all industries, its uses have raised major ethical questions, from the spread of misinformation…
Read MoreUS aluminium and steel prices surge as Trump doubles tariffs
[LONDON] Futures tracking aluminium and steel prices in the US surged after President Donald Trump said he will double tariffs on the metals this week. Contracts linked to the prices that manufacturers pay to get aluminium delivered to the US Midwest jumped 54 per cent to the highest since 2013 on the Comex exchange in…
Read MoreOil gains on supply concerns as wildfires disrupt Canada supply, Opec+ keeps output plans unchanged
[NEW YORK] Oil prices climbed nearly 3 per cent on Monday on supply concerns as producer group Opec+ decided not to accelerate plans to hike output and wildfires in Canada’s oil-producing province disrupted production. Brent crude futures settled US$1.85, or 2.95 per cent, higher at US$64.63 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate crude gained US$1.73, or 2.85 per…
Read MoreEurope: Shares stumble on Trump’s new tariff threat
EUROPEAN shares began June on a dour note as markets grappled with US President Donald Trump’s new tariff plans that threatened to reignite a fresh wave of global trade tensions. The continent-wide Stoxx 600 slipped 0.14 per cent to 547.92 on Monday, after recording about a 4 per cent gain in May. Late on Friday, Trump…
Read MoreDisney lays off hundreds in film, TV as industry woes linger
[LOS ANGELES] Walt Disney is laying off several hundred employees across its film and TV businesses, cuts that underscore the entertainment industry’s contraction is far from over. The staff reductions began on Monday (Jun 2) and are falling on employees in marketing, publicity, casting and development, along with corporate financial operations, according to the company. …
Read MoreUS: Stocks end higher as traders shake off trade tensions
Published Tue, Jun 3, 2025 · 06:13 AM [WASHINGTON] US stocks shook off a gloomy start to the week to close higher on Monday, with traders looking through the new trade uncertainty fueled by President Donald Trump’s recent tariff threats. On Friday, Trump unleashed a new fear into the financial markets, threatening to double steel tariffs from…
Read MoreHow Ink Cartridges Affect Your Print Quality
As a young entrepreneur, you know that the quality of your prints directly impacts how professional your business appears. Whether you’re printing quotes, marketing materials, or internal documents, the right ink cartridges can make the difference between a sloppy and an impressive presentation. Let’s explore how ink cartridges affect your print quality and what you…
Read MoreBoulder terror attack suspect planned mass shooting but was stopped from buying gun due to immigration status, as he faces 624 years in prison
The suspect in Sunday’s antisemitic terror attack in Colorado hoped to pull off a mass shooting, but his immigration status prevented him from buying a gun — and he now faces up to 624 years behind bars if convicted in the horror, officials said Monday. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, admitted to a detective that he…
Read MoreWhy Prior Authorization Is Causing Headaches and How to Solve It
In healthcare, insurance companies use prior authorization (PA) to determine whether a prescribed treatment, medication, or procedure is medically necessary before they approve coverage. Although intended to control costs and ensure that patients receive appropriate care, the prior authorization process has become a major source of frustration for both healthcare providers and patients. Despite its…
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