Posts by Liam Redmond
Supreme Court wary of barring police from phone searches to find crime suspects
WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution’s protection against “unreasonable searches.” Most of the justices sounded wary of barring investigators from obtaining precise location history from Google or cellphone providers if it helps find a murderer or a bank robber. “I’m trying…
Read MoreWhy Serious Investors Are Rethinking Art And Who They’re Calling When They Do
For most of the twentieth century, buying art seriously meant one of two things: inheriting a collection or building one through decades of gallery relationships, auction house access, and hard-won institutional knowledge. The idea that a first-generation collector, someone without a family name attached to a museum wing, could enter the market at the highest…
Read More7 signs you’re in the founder identity crisis right before things start working
You don’t hear this part talked about enough. Not the early excitement, not the obvious lows, but the strange middle where things almost make sense and somehow feel more confusing than ever. You’ve put in the reps, you’ve survived the first waves of doubt, and now instead of clarity, you feel like you’re losing your…
Read MoreWorkplace Noise Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think
It’s easy to invest in tools, talents, and systems. But what about workplace noise? Is the decibel range of your office space even on your radar? If not, it should be. Founders too often ignore noise as an uncontrollable variable when, in reality, it’s very controllable, and a lack of control can have significant consequences.…
Read MoreMusk and Altman head to trial in feud over future of OpenAI
Tesla CEO seeks US$134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, which he pledges to give to OpenAI’s charitable arm [AUSTIN, TEXAS] Elon Musk and Sam Altman will face off this week in a trial that could determine the future of OpenAI. The high-profile showdown between the artificial intelligence titans is the culmination of years of animosity…
Read MoreSouth Korean shares hit record as chipmakers rally ahead of earnings
Published Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 05:14 PM [SEOUL] South Korean shares jumped more than 2 per cent to a record close on Monday (Apr 27), as chipmakers rallied ahead of major earnings due to be released later this week. The benchmark Kospi closed up 139.40 points, or 2.15 per cent, at 6,615.03. Chipmaker Samsung…
Read MorePatricia Heaton urges ‘friends on the left’ to tone down extreme rhetoric after WHCD shooting
Patricia Heaton is calling on “her friends on the left” to tone down heated political rhetoric following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. On Saturday, President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, first lady Melania Trump and other top officials were evacuated from the Washington Hilton after shots were fired near the ballroom after a…
Read MoreChina tax authorities rattle metal market with invoice crackdown
The probe has ensnared a broad group of traders dealing in copper, aluminium and silver in Shanghai, according to several affected parties Published Mon, Apr 27, 2026 · 12:07 PM [BEIJING] A sweeping crackdown by China’s tax authorities is rattling traders in the world’s biggest metals market, with many firms grappling with severe reductions in…
Read More‘Off to a good start’: Analysts expect OUE Reit to unlock further value from assets after strong Q1 showing
[SINGAPORE] Analysts believe that OUE Reit could unlock further value from its portfolio, including its recent acquisition of Salesforce Tower, after delivering “a good start” to the financial year in its latest first-quarter results. OUE Reit, on Apr 21, posted an 8.4 per cent rise in net property income (NPI) to S$57.6 million for Q1…
Read MoreSGX RegCo stiffens its back with proposal for enhanced disclosures to drive value creation
The frontline market regulator should ask boards for more transparency on their thinking on capital management [SINGAPORE] When Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) launched a public consultation last week on enhanced disclosures to promote value creation and investor engagement, its chief executive Tan Boon Gin noted that some market participants had been pushing for the…
Read MoreUI Boustead Reit, Fraxtor Group to develop two Japan logistics facilities
The Reit’s share of the total development cost is about 2.5 billion yen, or S$20.4 million [SINGAPORE] UI Boustead Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) has entered into a joint venture with Fraxtor Group to develop two logistics facilities in Japan, said the Reit manager in a bourse filing on Friday (Apr 24). Total development costs,…
Read MoreDelta CEO Ed Bastian sparks backlash after revealing what’s really driving sky-high ticket prices
Air travelers hoping for some relief on soaring ticket prices may not get it anytime soon — even if fuel costs drop, according to reports. One airline CEO in particular is facing backlash after suggesting the company may not lower the high fares even if oil prices stabilize, comments that quickly sparked anger among travelers online. During…
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