Drake admits he wanted to have the 'perfect' family with Rihanna prior to their split two years ago
Drake had admitted to having thought he would one day have the 'perfect' family with ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Drake shares that there was a time where that fairy tale was something he really wanted to make a reality. 'I wasn't hiding my kid from the world, I was hiding the world from my kid,' Drake raps on his song Emotionless. Meanwhile, the self-proclaimed 6 God continued to tell James in his candid interview that he does his best to work things out with the mother of his child. 'We have found ourselves in a situation and we are both equally responsible and now, like, I'm just really excited to be a great father,' Drake affirmed.
Source:Daily Mail
October 16, 2018 02:48 UTC
Church institutions 'sold babies into homes with no proper vetting'
Nor did I even tell my adoptive parents. He said the parents told them they had "made a mistake" in adopting them. Years later, Mr Hawkes went in search of his birth family, but says St Patrick's Guild tried to dissuade him. "The Church institutions committed serious wrongs, selling babies, trafficking babies, not doing proper vetting of the people you were handed over to as a child, even paedophile priests. The woman made efforts to track down her birth mother, but these proved unsuccessful.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:32 UTC
Thousands are scared off bowel screening by scandal
The HSE has blamed the CervicalCheck scandal for contributing to a drop off in thousands of people agreeing to take part in bowel cancer screening. The HSE has blamed the CervicalCheck scandal for contributing to a drop off in thousands of people agreeing to take part in bowel cancer screening. More than 2,700 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer in Ireland every year. If bowel cancer is found early it can be successfully treated. The worst-hit hospitals were St James's Hospital, Dublin; Kerry General Hospital; Letterkenny General Hospital; University Hospital Galway; the Mercy Hospital, Cork; Louth County Hospital; and Wexford Hospital.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:32 UTC
Bankrupt Sears victim of switch to online sales
Sears Holdings, the 125-year-old retailer that became an icon for generations of American shoppers, has filed for bankruptcy. It is saddled with billions of dollars of debt racked up as it struggled to adjust to the rapid shift toward online consumption. Sears Holdings, the 125-year-old retailer that became an icon for generations of American shoppers, has filed for bankruptcy. It is saddled with billions of dollars of debt racked up as it struggled to adjust to the rapid shift toward online consumption. The hedge fund held about $2.5bn in Sears debt as of September.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:30 UTC
What I'm Really Thinking ...about step-parents
I have so many mixed-up feelings about my dad's girlfriend. I do like her sometimes, she does amazing make-up, but there are other times she makes me mad. I have so many mixed-up feelings about my dad's girlfriend. Dad's girlfriend is the big issue. Other than the make-up - she's a beautician so she does amazing make-up...* As imagined by David ColemanHealth & Living
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:30 UTC
'Breast cancer diagnosis was a total shock'
As part of this new October Festival, 'Race in Pink' hopes to bring awareness about breast cancer, while raising funds for the work done by breast cancer expert, Professor Michael Kerin and his research team at the Lambe Institute, NUI Galway. Board member of the racecourse committee, Zoë Fitzgerald, is only too aware of the need for further research into breast cancer as she was diagnosed with the disease two years ago. "Then we were on holidays in the US when I realised that I had a lump on my left breast. However when the Galway woman - who is in her mid-forties - returned to hospital with her husband, she was given the news that the 'cyst' was actually triple negative breast cancer. To enjoy a day racing while supporting a great cause just call the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on 091 863 917 or email info@breastcancerresearch.ie.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:30 UTC
'Rás' needs sponsor to survive
Organisers of Rás Tailteann are running out of time to find a sponsor to ensure the future of Irish cycling's most famous race. Organisers of Rás Tailteann are running out of time to find a sponsor to ensure the future of Irish cycling's most famous race. Cumann Rás Tailteann, the club behind the eight-stage event, are due to meet on Monday to discuss the viability of the race, which has been without a title sponsor since An Post pulled the plug after 2016. “It would be a disaster if it didn’t take place,” said Eimear Dignam, who took over as race director last year. “I don’t think it’s anything to do with the doping in cycling, because the Rás has always had a different sort of image.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:30 UTC
Big swings on Greencore's US exit
London-listed, Ireland-based Greencore shares suffered extreme volatility yesterday, swinging higher immediately after a deal to sell its US arm was announced. The stock then fell as much as 10pc, and closed almost 9pc down on the day. London-listed, Ireland-based Greencore shares suffered extreme volatility yesterday, swinging higher immediately after a deal to sell its US arm was announced. Noting that Wall Street had also managed to stage a rebound on Friday, ING analysts said the risks were still significant. In a day of big swings British medical technology firm ConvaTec was the worst performer on the STOXX 600, losing a third of its market value after cutting its forecast and announcing its CEO was stepping down.
Source:Irish Independent
October 16, 2018 01:30 UTC
Kim Kardashian asked what she does for work by Uganda's president as she visits Africa
Kim Kardashian on Monday was asked by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni what she does for a living. The reality TV queen, 37, currently traveling through Africa with husband Kanye West, was in Kampala, Uganda meeting with Museveni - who asked about her vocation, an insider told People. 'They met with the President of Uganda and the president asked Kim why she had to leave early,' a source told the publication, and 'she replied that she had to go back to work. Museveni gave both Kanye and Kim Ugandan names, Uganda's State House said on Facebook, with Kanye being named Kanyesigye, which is defined as 'I trust;' and Kim being named Kemigisha' which translates to 'the one with blessings from God.' A source told the magazine that the celebrity couple 'seem very happy together' amid their African trip.
Source:Daily Mail
October 16, 2018 01:22 UTC
Stormy Daniels loses defamation case against Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels has lost a defamation case against Donald Trump and has been ordered to pay the president’s legal fees. Adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who has lost a defamation case against Donald Trump (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)Ms Daniels had argued she had been defamed but on Monday judge S James Otero disagreed, dismissing her lawsuit and ordering her to pay Mr Trump’s legal costs. Donald Trump has won a legal victory over adult film star Stormy Daniels (Niall Carson/PA)“Instead, Mr Trump sought to use language to challenge Plaintiff’s account of her affair and the threat that she purportedly received in 2011. Ms Daniels, who in August pulled out of an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother following a row with producers, alleges she was paid to remain silent over claims of an affair with Mr Trump. Mr Trump denies he had an affair but acknowledged reimbursing his lawyer for a 130,000 US dollar (£98,000) payment made to Ms Daniels.- Press Association
Source:Irish Examiner
October 16, 2018 00:00 UTC
Immigrants forced to pay sites to secure visa appointments
Immigrants are being forced to pay fees to visa sites in order to secure appointments to renew their visas with the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INIS) despite Government attempts to reinforce the online booking system. However, one month on, hundreds of foreign nationals remain unable to secure appointments and are turning to sites offering access to slots for €20-€30. Laura Olmeda has been unable to secure an online appointment since moving from Canada to Ireland with her Irish husband earlier this month. The online system also remains in place for people renewing their permission to stay in Ireland. This is not a unique system; online visa application sites are used around the world.
Source:The Irish Times
October 15, 2018 23:15 UTC
Another Tohill catches eye of AFL talent spotters
By Daragh Ó ConchúirDerry teenager Anton Tohill will be hoping to succeed where his father Anthony failed by carving out a career in the AFL after being signed by Melbourne giants Collingwood. Tohill Snr went on to become one of the best footballers of his generation, winning an All-Ireland with Derry in 1993. He is the second member of the Ulster Championship-winning U20 squad to have committed to the AFL with Callum Brown joining Greater Western Sydney. Mark Keane (Cork), Jordan Morrissey (Carlow), and Pierce Laverty (Down) all took part in the Draft Combine along with Tohill. Club GAA podcast: Division envy in Cork, what's driving Na Piarsaigh, Clifford v Geaney and Ennistymon joy
Source:Irish Examiner
October 15, 2018 22:52 UTC
The Irish Times view on the war in Yemen: A country at risk of starvation
The latest warning comes from Lise Grande, the UN’s humanitarian co-ordinator for Yemen, who says that if the war continues, famine could sweep across the country in the next three months. Until now, there has been limited appetite in western capitals to confront Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, the architect of the Yemeni bombardment. Riyadh is an important ally for the US, Britain and others, and the young crown prince has been assiduously courted since emerging as heir apparent. The monarchy is on the defensive, its crown prince suddenly vulnerable. It should use it not only to establish the truth about Khashoggi’s fate but to demand an end to the bloodshed in Yemen.
Source:The Irish Times
October 15, 2018 22:52 UTC
Michael Caine: Women in Hollywood are safer following Weinstein scandal
Sir Michael Caine has said he is still learning the true impact of the “casting couch” in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Speaking to Radio Times Magazine, Sir Michael has said he is learning about the struggles of women in the industry, and said that one positive to come from the Weinstein scandal is that no producer would now “do anything sexually”. Harvey Weinstein (Anthony Devlin/Pa)“I thought it was terribly unfair that a talented actress might not get a part because she wouldn’t do something sexual with the producer. But I never thought there were any actual physical attacks.”Sir Michael, who has worked with Harvey Weinstein three times, has said that Hollywood is a safer place following the allegations made against the producer. Sir Michael has also said that race has proven another problem in Hollywood, and said he would like to see a black James Bond.
Source:Irish Examiner
October 15, 2018 22:52 UTC
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies aged 65
Bankrupt Sears victim of switch to online salesRick Green and Dawn McCarty Sears Holdings, the 125-year-old retailer that became an icon for generations of American shoppers, has filed for bankruptcy. It is saddled with billions of dollars of debt racked up as it struggled to adjust to the rapid shift toward online consumption.
Source:Irish Independent
October 15, 2018 22:18 UTC