Posts by Liam Redmond
Hapag-Lloyd in talks to buy Israel’s Zim Integrated Shipping; sale price to exceed US$3.5 billion
Zim will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange once the necessary regulatory and government approvals come through Published Sun, Feb 15, 2026 · 08:50 PM HAPAG-LLOYD is in advanced talks to acquire Israeli competitor Zim Integrated Shipping Services, the German company said on Sunday (Feb 15). Discussions with Israeli financial investor FIMI Opportunity…
Read MoreWoke Columbia students and faculty rage over ICE recruiting on campus
War erupted at Columbia University when lefty faculty and students mobilized to torpedo an ICE recruitment event the school dared to post. The meltdown was triggered by an ad this week on the website of Columbia’s School of Professional Studies for a Feb. 18 US Customs and Border Protection virtual career expo. “Help defend the…
Read MoreIndia central bank allows lenders to fund up to 75% in M&A deals
Financing can only take place when a firm ‘already holds control’ over the target company, says RBA Published Sun, Feb 15, 2026 · 05:33 PM INDIA’s central bank will allow lenders to finance up to 75 per cent of the acquisition value in corporate takeovers, in a move that is expected to boost the country’s…
Read MoreDOJ sends Congress list of names who appear in Jeffrey Epstein files, defends redactions in 6-page letter
The Justice Department has sent Congress a six-page letter defending the redactions it made in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein files — and included a list of “all government officials and politically exposed persons” whose names appear in the material. The letter, addressed to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees, says the…
Read MoreChina’s stock bull run falters with earnings set to underwhelm
Investors are wary that the Chinese New Year holiday spending may not be enough to reignite a rally Published Sun, Feb 15, 2026 · 10:20 AM A WORSENING earnings picture is darkening the outlook for Chinese equities, leaving investors wary that Chinese New Year holiday spending may not be enough to reignite a rally. Corporate…
Read MoreEx-Met Griffin Canning agrees to Padres contract as he recovers from Achilles rupture
Griffin Canning is moving on from New York. The right-handed pitcher has agreed to a deal with the Padres on Saturday, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old, who is working to come back after rupturing his left Achilles last summer, is expected to add to much-needed depth to San Diego’s starting rotation. Griffin Canning pitches…
Read MoreOlympic men’s figure skating was better than any TV show: Shocking losses, powerful tears, Minions
If you’re looking for an edge-of-your-seat TV drama to watch besides “The Pitt,” might I recommend “The Rink.” Because this week’s Winter Olympics men’s figure skating competition provided more explosive shocks than any other show out there right now. Go watch for yourself. Well, do that after you’ve read all the way to the bottom.…
Read MorePreventive Health Isn’t Paranoia It’s Discipline
I lost my dad to colon cancer because he never got a colonoscopy. That loss changed how I see health. It made me decide to be proactive, not passive. My view is simple: prevention is a choice, and delay is a gamble. We live in a time where many people can track their health at…
Read MoreSavannah Guthrie’s husband seen in public for first time since mother-in-law Nancy vanished
Savannah Guthrie’s husband was spotted in public for the first time since his mother-in-law was allegedly abducted two weeks earlier. A somber-looking Michael Feldman was seen strolling through a Florida airport Friday with the two young children he shares with the “Today” host in tow, the DailyMail reported. Feldman, 57, kept his sunglasses on as…
Read MoreArizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died
An Arizona family is calling for change and demanding answers after a 27-year-old man died hours after he was wrongfully discharged from a hospital and dumped on a sidewalk during a hot summer day, according to a wrongful death lawsuit. Seth and Gayle Lachica, the parents of Kaelen Lachica, allege staffers at Abrazo Health Arrowhead put their…
Read MoreGold reclaims US$5,000 as cooling inflation lifts Fed easing bets
Published Sat, Feb 14, 2026 · 02:44 PM [NEW YORK] Gold advanced as traders raised bets on US Federal Reserve rate cuts after a tame inflation reading, with some investors taking advantage of Thursday’s (Feb 12) sharp sell-off to buy the metal at a lower price. US inflation was fairly mild at the start of…
Read MoreHow ‘Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie’ pushed the limits of copyright law to create its most WTF moments
This weekend, get ready for a wild tale of two unlikely heroes who travel to the past in a souped-up vehicle and must find a way to return to the present day. Sound like “Back to the Future?” Well, that’s by design. “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,” the latest mockumentary collaboration between director…
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