Posts by Liam Redmond
Mayor Mamdani’s proposals will fail to address the homeless crisis going on across NYC
[ad_1] For a year, I worked with the homeless in New York City. Over the course of that year, I encountered more than 200 unhoused people. Only three ended up in permanent housing. Our team consisted of me, a social worker; two case managers; and a nurse. Our nurse carried Narcan. We coordinated with shelters,…
Read MoreMets part with two elite prospects to pry Freddy Peralta from Brewers
[ad_1] The Mets needed an ace, but it did not come cheap. The Amazin’s, who acquired right-handed starter Freddy Peralta and 27-year-old reliever Tobias Myers from the Brewers, had to ship off top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams to Milwaukee in the Wednesday night deal. Sproat and Williams were two of the six prospects…
Read MoreJung Hoo Lee: San Francisco Giants Star Detained by Border Patrol at Los Angeles Airport While on Way to Annual MLB Fan Event
[ad_1] San Francisco Giants standout Jung Hoo Lee was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday after he reportedly forgot to carry his travel documents. Lee had just flown back from his home country of South Korea and was on his way to attend the Giants’ annual Fan…
Read MoreKnicks destroy Nets in historic laugher to snap four-game losing skid
[ad_1] Can the Knicks play the Nets every night? For one night at least, they found the perfect medicine. With their season beginning to go off the rails, a matchup against their personal punching bag came at the perfect time. Jalen Brunson, who scored 20 points, celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Knicks’ 120-66…
Read MoreAustralian dollar scales 15-month high on strong jobs data
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 10:21 AM [SYDNEY] The Australian dollar hit 15-month highs on Thursday as an apparent easing in US-European tensions soothed risk sentiment, while a strong set of domestic jobs data narrowed the odds on a near-term rate hike. The Aussie climbed 0.4 per cent to a peak of US$0.6791,…
Read MorePotentially deadly fungus leaves dozens sickened as infection spreads across Tennessee
[ad_1] A potentially deadly fungus has been spreading throughout Tennessee, health officials have warned. Over 35 cases of histoplasmosis, a lung infection caused by exposure to the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, have been confirmed in a three-month period in the Maury and Williamson County area, according to numbers presented on Jan. 12 by the Tennessee Department…
Read MoreLondon retains top spot in own global financial centre survey for sixth year
[ad_1] Published Thu, Jan 22, 2026 · 09:52 AM [LONDON] London remains the world’s top financial centre ahead of New York, the City of London Corporation’s annual survey based on public data showed on Thursday, while Singapore again came in third. London retained the top spot for the sixth year in the survey of 102…
Read MoreSTI, Asian markets rebound after Trump backs off on tariffs
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Asian markets rebounded on Thursday (Jan 22) morning as Wall Street closed higher after news that a Greenland deal framework has been reached. US President Donald Trump said that he would not be imposing the additional tariffs that were set to go into effect on Feb 1 after forming “the framework of a…
Read MoreUOB jumps 2.2% to 9-month high as broader market rises
[ad_1] [SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB rose on Thursday (Jan 22) as S$850 million worth of perpetual securities issued by the bank were listed on the bonds market of the Singapore Exchange at market open. The counter climbed 2.2 per cent or S$0.81 to S$37.58 in early trade. As at 9.22 am, the stock had eased…
Read MoreUOB up 2.2% at 9-month high; Macquarie lifts target price to S$41 ahead of Q4 earnings
[ad_1] It has potential for a ‘relative-value catch up play’, with headwinds set to abate this earnings season [SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB rose on Thursday (Jan 22) after Macquarie upgraded its call on the lender and raised its target price. The counter climbed 2.2 per cent or S$0.81 to S$37.58 in early trade and hit…
Read MoreUOB jumps 2.2% to 9-month high as market rises; Macquarie upgrades stock
[ad_1] It has potential for a ‘relative-value catch up play’, with headwinds set to abate this earnings season [SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB rose on Thursday (Jan 22) after Macquarie upgraded its call on the lender and raised its target price. The counter climbed 2.2 per cent or S$0.81 to S$37.58 in early trade and hit…
Read MoreUOB jumps 2.3% to 9-month high as market rises; Macquarie upgrades stock
[ad_1] It has potential for a ‘relative-value catch up play’, with headwinds set to abate this earnings season [SINGAPORE] Shares of UOB rose on Thursday (Jan 22) after Macquarie upgraded its call on the lender and raised its target price. The counter climbed 2.3 per cent or S$0.83 to S$37.60 in early trade and hit…
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