During his recent visit to Fenway Park in Boston, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar experienced both fortune and misfortune.
Fortunately, he dodged any stray baseballs, unlike US President Joe Biden’s previous encounter with a sliotar. However, Varadkar’s luck turned when he reluctantly posed between the “ball,” “strike,” and “out” signs, providing fodder for potential political adversaries.
Varadkar’s visit to Fenway Park was to announce an investment by Irish sports data company Output Sports, during which he toured the famed “Green Monster.” This towering field wall, a feature of Major League Baseball, presented a stark contrast to any St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
In other news, Reddit, often dubbed the “front page of the internet,” is gearing up for its IPO under the ticker RDDT. Led by CEO Steve Huffman, Reddit aims to raise significant capital, with a portion of shares earmarked for early users. Huffman’s involvement adds a personal dimension to the IPO, as he co-founded Reddit and returned as CEO in 2015.
Shifting gears to entertainment, Forbes has revealed the top earners in acting for 2023. Margot Robbie secured a lucrative payday thanks to her dual role as star and producer of the hit film Barbie, while Adam Sandler topped the list with a substantial $73 million, largely due to his partnership with Netflix.
