Posts by Liam Redmond
US business owners cheer court ruling on Trump’s tariffs— but still hedge their bets as chaotic battle plays out in courts
US business owners cheered a bombshell court ruling that voids most of President Trump’s tariffs — but most said they’ll still hedge their bets as the legal drama unfolds. The US Court of International Trade in Manhattan issued a sharp rebuke late Wednesday, ruling that the power to issue duties on foreign goods lies with…
Read MoreThe First-time Homebuyer’s Guide to a Smooth Mortgage Process
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also be overwhelming with all the decisions to make and steps to follow. Among the most crucial is securing the right mortgage, as it directly impacts your financial future and the overall experience of becoming a homeowner. The right preparation can simplify the process…
Read MoreTrump summons Federal Reserve chair to demand interest rate cut
WASHINGTON — President Trump called Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to the White House Thursday to demand a cut in interest rates — pointing to a dramatic decline in inflation since its peak under former President Joe Biden. Trump, 78, told Powell, 72, that “he believes the Fed chair is making a mistake by not…
Read MoreSimple hack to keep leftover wine fresh dubbed ‘life-changing’: ‘I swear by this’
No need to whine if you have leftover wine. Sommelier Warner Boin Dowlearn is going viral for her easy at-home hack that allows you to keep leftover wine tasting its best. The first winemaker she worked for taught her to pour it into a smaller, half-bottle and recork it, but since most people don’t have…
Read MoreThe Myth of the Young Entrepreneur: Why Experience Matters
We’ve all heard the romanticized tales of teenage dropouts who build tech empires from their garages and become billionaires before they’re old enough to rent a car. This narrative has become so pervasive that it’s created a harmful bias in the entrepreneurial ecosystem – one that I believe is holding back innovation and investment. The…
Read MoreSingapore: 51-Year-Old Man Arrested for Mischief After Fire Breaks Out at Whampoa HDB Block
A 51-year-old man was arrested for mischief by fire after a fire broke out at a Housing Board building at 20 Jalan Tenteram on Thursday, May 29. The police claimed that they got a call for help about 11.40 am. They told CNA, “Four persons, aged between 12 and 74, were conveyed conscious to the…
Read MoreFederal Judge Temporarily Blocks Ban on Enrolling Foreign Students at Harvard in Crushing Blow to Trump Admin
A U.S. District Court Judge has ruled that the federal government isn’t allowed to make any permanent changes to Harvard University’s student visa program. U.S. District Court Judge Allison Burroughs said on Thursday that she will order the Department of Homeland Security and the State Department not to make any changes to Harvard’s student visa…
Read MoreRoyal bride reveals the most ‘disgusting’ part about her wedding, says husband ‘still gets upset about it’
“Disgusting.” That’s not a word you hear too often when it comes to the royal family unless it’s some anonymous Windsor source huffing down a Bakelite phone about Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s latest home shopping network juicer side-hustle. That or someone has left oat milk in the palace fridge…
Read MoreOil Prices Climb as U.S. Court Blocks Tariffs, Supply Disruptions and OPEC+ Production Talks Raise Market Expectations
Oil prices rose on Thursday after a U.S. trade court denied most of the tariffs the Trump administration had put in place. The move allayed fears over the global economy and lifted expectations for oil demand. Brent crude added 1.6% to $65.93 a barrel by midday, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude jumped 1.7% to $62.90 a…
Read MoreAsian Markets Climb After U.S. Court Overturns Trump-Era Tariffs as Investor Optimism Grows on Trade Relief and Tech Gains
Asian stock markets moved higher on Thursday after a U.S. court blocked President Donald Trump’s latest decision to impose tariffs on April 2, 2025. The decision calling the tariffs “invalid as contrary to law” improved investor sentiment, with global markets receiving a lift. This follows an up-and-down week in Asia last week, where Hong Kong’s Hang Seng…
Read MoreTrump admin warns it’ll take tariffs case to Supreme Court as soon as Friday following sweeping ruling
The Trump administration on Thursday warned it would go to the Supreme Court as soon as Friday if a federal appeals court did not halt a ruling to block many of the president’s tariffs. In a court filing in Washington, the Justice Department said the decision from the US Court of International Trade the day…
Read MoreSydney Sweeney is selling her literal bath water to rabid fans
Sydney Sweeney poses in a bath tub for Dr. Squatch, teasing her Bathwater Bliss soap bar. Dr Squatch Now that’s dirty. Sydney Sweeney is taking a page out of “Euphoria” co-star Jacob Elordi’s playbook, repurposing her bath water for rabid fans. The actress, 27, previously stripped down and took a dip in a bubble bath…
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