Posts by Liam Redmond
Europe’s shipping bottlenecks expected to persist into July
Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new report which suggests trade wars could spread maritime disruptions to Asia and the US and push up shipping rates. Waiting times for berth space jumped 77 per cent in Bremerhaven, Germany, between late March and mid-May, according to…
Read MoreBilly Joel’s ex Christie Brinkley breaks silence on his brain disorder diagnosis
The Piano Man and his Uptown Girl. Billy Joel’s ex-wife Christie Brinkley showed her support for the singer, 76, after he announced he’s been diagnosed with a type of brain disorder called normal pressure hydrocephalus. Brinkley, 71, shared an Instagram post Saturday with clips of her and her daughter, Sailor Brinkley Cook, 26, at one…
Read MoreMickey vs. Mario: Inside the billion-dollar Orlando theme-park wars
Can the all-star team of Super Mario Bros., Frankenstein and Harry Potter be enough to conquer the Magic Kingdom? That’s what Universal Orlando Resort is banking on with the arrival of its new park — the $7 billion Epic Universe — which debuted in Central Florida this past week. Epic is Universal’s third Orlando park…
Read MoreReit privatisation unsurprising amid higher-for-longer interest rates, but investment opportunities remain: SGX equities head
[SINGAPORE] Real estate investment trusts (Reits) being taken private is unsurprising as the sector is facing some challenges, but investment opportunities are still there for those “willing to look beyond the surface”, said Singapore Exchange (SGX) head of equities Ng Yao Loong on Saturday (May 24). Speaking at the opening of the Reits Symposium at…
Read MoreExclusive | West Village residents blast church’s plans to build mission for junkies, vagrants: ‘We’re losing the Village’
West Villagers are up in arms over a church’s plan to build a new $11 million mission at a historic NYC street corner, arguing it would lure even more junkies and vagrants to the already besieged area. The Church of St. Luke in the Field’s plans to erect a 4,400-square-foot building on the iconic corner…
Read MoreJapan Foods H2 loss widens to S$6.2 million amid ‘challenging year’ for Singapore F&B
[SINGAPORE] Restaurant operator Japan Foods on Sunday (May 25) reported a loss of S$6.2 million for the second half ended Mar 31, 2025, sinking further into the red from a loss of S$576,000 in the corresponding year-ago period. This comes as the group’s revenue for the half slid 7.5 per cent year on year to…
Read MoreKnicks trading card featuring Menendez brothers after parents’ murder becomes collector’s item
A 1990 trading card of Erik and Lyle Menendez skyrocketed in value following the infamous brothers’ 1996 conviction in their parents’ Beverly Hills, California, double murder. The trading card featuring New York Knicks guard Mark Jackson, obtained by Fox News Digital, gained notoriety after eagle-eyed collectors noticed that the Menendez brothers were sitting in a pair of floor seats…
Read MoreUS dollar tumbles as Trump’s EU tariff talk spurs investor flight
[NEW YORK] The US dollar dropped across the board on Friday (May 23), as investors dumped the currency after US President Donald Trump once again ratcheted up his trade war, recommending that the European Union (EU) be hit with 50 per cent tariffs beginning Jun 1. That rekindled concern about the impact of duties on…
Read MoreDear Abby: My sisters treat me like the ‘failure’ of the family
DEAR ABBY: I am the youngest of four sisters. I lost one of them, “Rachel,” to cancer several years ago. She and I were considered the “failures” of the family because we had to work hard to take care of our families, whereas our other two sisters married into money. Rachel didn’t take part in…
Read MoreRiverstone and Ho Bee Land chairmen make fresh share purchases
[SINGAPORE] Over the five trading sessions from May 16 to 22, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional outflows of S$65 million, adding to net outflows of S$55 million for the preceding four sessions. This brings the net institutional outflow for the 2025 year to May 22 to S$1.73 billion. The stocks…
Read MoreAnthony Edwards puts on show as Timberwolves destroy Thunder to get back into series
MINNEAPOLIS — Anthony Edwards was determined to keep Minnesota’s spirits up, from the flight home after a frustrating trip to Oklahoma City into a crucial game in these Western Conference finals. Positive energy is never hard for him to find. Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters for the…
Read MoreManchester United vs Aston Villa Live Streaming: How to Watch the Premier League Match Online in the US, UK and India
Manchester United will aim to end a disastrous 2024/25 Premier League season on a high when they host Aston Villa at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Premier League ends this weekend with Gameweek 38, where all ten matches will kick off simultaneously, with some matches expected to draw big crowds even on the last day.…
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