Supersub Harry Wilson stings Bees with added-time double in thrilling Fulham win
Supersub Harry Wilson stings Bees with added-time double in thrilling Fulham winBy Reuben Rosso-Powell, PASubstitute Harry Wilson scored two late goals as Fulham came from behind to beat west London rivals Brentford 2-1 in a Premier League thriller. The visiting Bees initially stung their hosts through Vitaly Janelt’s goal before Wilson came off the bench to net twice in stoppage time and settle matters at Craven Cottage. Silva turned to the bench after an hour as Traore came on in a bid to impact the match with his explosive pace down the right. Fulham’s Harry Wilson celebrates the goal that completed the turnaround. The rapid Spaniard surged down the right and picked out Wilson, whose creative flick looped over Flekken and into the far corner.
Source:Irish Independent
November 05, 2024 19:04 UTC
Government driving ahead with plan to split Road Safety Authority
Government driving ahead with plan to split Road Safety AuthorityBy Cillian Sherlock, PAThe Road Safety Authority is to be split into two independent agencies under a plan being progressed by Government. The Department of Transport said it would bring about a “radical transformation” in road safety activities are implemented. Under the plan approved by Government, an implementation plan to reform the RSA into two independent agencies will be progressed. One agency will be focused on the delivery of services and operations while the other will be responsible for wider road safety initiatives including media campaigns, education and research. “This reform of the RSA and wider road safety structures aims to deliver a more effective whole-of-Government response to the deteriorating fatality and serious injury trends on Irish roads.”
Source:Irish Independent
November 05, 2024 18:20 UTC
The floods in Spain show we urgently need ways to practise survival in a climate-changed world
I founded World Weather Attribution in 2014 to shift the conversation. A quick analysis following the floods in Spain found the climate emergency made the extreme rainfall about 12% more intense and twice as likely. World Weather Attribution has studied 30 devastating floods, and in almost all cases, including in developing countries, we’ve found the rainfall was well forecast. They need to be strengthened and not dismantled, as had been the case with the Valencia Emergency Unit. Friederike Otto is a climatologist and co-founder of World Weather Attribution, which studies the role of climate change in extreme weather eventsThe Guardian
Source:Irish Examiner
November 05, 2024 18:10 UTC
Michael O’Neill urges Northern Ireland to build on momentum
Momentum is a difficult thing to maintain in international football given the long gaps between fixtures, but O’Neill says his players will report for duty in high spirits next week. Isaac Price scored a hat-trick as Northern Ireland beat Bulgaria at Windsor Park (Liam McBurney/PA)“The positive experience at international level helps you when you go back to your club, I know that from my years as a player, but they all face different challenges,” the Northern Ireland boss said. “Pierce was excellent for us in the two games, he kept two clean sheets and his distribution was exceptional,” O’Neill said. O’Neill said he does not know how much longer Northern Ireland might need to wait before being able to select the 26-year-old. “We’re in constant contact but sending emails every three days isn’t going to get it done any quicker,” O’Neill said.
Source:The Herald
November 05, 2024 18:08 UTC
Michael McGrath confirmed as European Commissioner for Justice after three hours of questioning
Former finance minister Michael McGrath faced three hours of questioning in the European Parliament in his successful bid to become commissioner for democracy, justice and rule of law. Mr McGrath required a two-thirds majority of a voting committee of MEPs to be approved as commissioner. While some nominees have been rejected during this process in the past, Mr McGrath will be officially confirmed on November 21. Mr McGrath said measures would be developed to address the addictive design of many online platforms. Mr McGrath said people had been “devastated by the defective concrete block issue” and that it was important they received “full remediation”.
Source:Irish Independent
November 05, 2024 18:07 UTC
UK Launches Groundbreaking Pandemic Early Warning System
UK Launches Groundbreaking Pandemic Early Warning System New surveillance program to utilize cutting-edge DNA technology for rapid disease detection and preparednessThe UK government has officially announced plans to establish the world’s first real-time surveillance system aimed at detecting future pandemics. The surveillance system is part of the UK government's broader 10-Year Health Plan, which aims to transition the NHS from traditional analogue methodologies to modern digital capabilities. According to Professor Susan Hopkins, the Chief Medical Advisor at the UK Health Security Agency, early detection is of utmost importance. With the establishment of this new surveillance system, the UK can significantly strengthen its resource capabilities to tackle developing threats quickly. Given this reality, having rapid response capabilities through this surveillance system will be pivotal.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 05, 2024 18:06 UTC
Woman who accuses Conor McGregor of rape thought he was ‘going to kill her’
Ms Ni Laimhin has accused Mr McGregor of pinning her to a bed and raping her in a hotel in Dublin. Nikita Ni Laimhin claims Mr McGregor raped her. The court was told Mr McGregor collected Ms Ni Laimhin, a Dublin hairdresser, and her friend following a Christmas party on December 8. Mr Gordon said that Mr McGregor was “enormously famous” and was considered a “hero” around Drimnagh. Her also stated that Ms Ni Laimhin was worried about a tampon she had been wearing on the night she was allegedly assaulted.
Source:The Herald
November 05, 2024 18:03 UTC
Gregor Paul: Inside the bitter feud between Ireland and All Blacks
The All Blacks will play Ireland in Dublin on Saturday for the first time since their epic World Cup encounter last year. “But we didn’t and so in that Dublin test there was a heightened sense of revenge. There was a bit of venom in the try celebrations – which reflected how seriously the All Blacks took Ireland. After 20 minutes of the November test between New Zealand and Ireland in Dublin, referee Luke Pearce snapped at Sexton. The All Blacks won the first test 42-19 in what appeared to be a mostly incident-free game.
Source:The Herald
November 05, 2024 17:42 UTC
NHS Agrees To Review Prostate Cancer Testing Following Sir Chris Hoy's Campaign
NHS Agrees To Review Prostate Cancer Testing Following Sir Chris Hoy's Campaign Sir Chris Hoy's terminal diagnosis prompts calls for earlier screenings and awareness around prostate cancerThe National Health Service (NHS) is poised to reevaluate its guidance on prostate cancer screening, following impassioned calls from Olympic gold medalist Sir Chris Hoy for earlier testing among men at risk. Sir Chris, who has previously lost family members to the disease, is adamant about the importance of early detection. He advocates for those with a family history of prostate cancer to proactively seek testing. Sir Chris’s situation has brought urgency to what many deem necessary changes within the healthcare framework concerning prostate cancer screenings. This growing conversation on prostate cancer screening not only highlights the personal struggles of individuals like Sir Chris but also serves as a larger call for healthcare improvements across the UK.
Source:Daily Mirror
November 05, 2024 17:26 UTC
LIVE: US presidential election — polls open in every state with Trump and Harris in 'dead heat'
So far, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire town that traditionally kicks off voting on election day. A corgi named Daisy waits for her owner to vote at the Cincinnati Observatory on election day. Two polling locations in Fulton County, Georgia, were briefly evacuated Tuesday morning after they received false bomb threats, county election officials said. Voters cast their vote during Election Day in Miami-Dade County at the Miami Beach Fire Station. Americans in 10 states are voting this election on whether to enshrine the right to abortion into their state constitutions.
Source:Irish Examiner
November 05, 2024 17:24 UTC
Badenoch demands ‘team effort’ from new shadow cabinet to win back voters’ trust
“Our party’s problems will only be solved with a team effort, and I am confident my shadow cabinet ministers will deliver effective opposition as we seek to win back the trust of the public. Before winning the contest, Mrs Badenoch had suggested she would offer all five of her leadership rivals jobs in her shadow cabinet. Ed Argar is shadow health secretary, Kevin Hollinrake is shadow housing secretary, Victoria Atkins is the shadow environment secretary and Andrew Griffith is the shadow business secretary. Julia Lopez, who had been shadow culture secretary, will now only attend shadow cabinet as Mrs Badenoch’s parliamentary private secretary. Gagan Mohindra has been appointed shadow deputy chief whip (Roger Harris/UK Parliament/PA)A series of other shadow ministerial appointments were also made on Tuesday afternoon.
Source:The Herald
November 05, 2024 15:47 UTC
Michael McGrath confirmed as European Commissioner for Justice after three hours of questions
Former finance minister Michael McGrath faced three hours of questioning in the European Parliament in his bid to become commissioner for democracy, justice and rule of law. Mr McGrath required a two-thirds majority of a voting committee of MEPs to be approved as commissioner. While some nominees have been rejected during this process in the past, Mr McGrath is understood to have been successful and will be officially confirmed on November 21. Mr McGrath said measures would be developed to address the addictive design of many online platforms. Mr McGrath said people had been "devastated by the defective concrete block issue” and that it was important they received “full remediation”.
Source:Irish Independent
November 05, 2024 15:44 UTC
Two Offaly farms finalists in FBD Better Farming Awards
Two Offaly farms finalists in FBD Better Farming AwardsTwo Offaly farms have made it to the final of the FBD Better Farming Awards taking place on Thursday, November 7 in the Heritage Hotel, Killenard, Co. Laois. Fox Covert Partnership and Egan Family Farms are finalists in the prestigious FBD Better Farming Awards. Fox Covert Partnership are finalists in the Small Sustainable Food Producer of the Year category and Egan Family Farm are finalists in the Herdwatch Environmental Farmer of the Year category. Fox Covert Partnership are nominated in the category of Small Sustainable Food Producer of the year (under 20 employees). Egan family farm have been nominated in the category of Environmental Farmer of the year.
Source:Irish Independent
November 05, 2024 15:29 UTC
Rucker set to perform 'Wagon Wheel' at Saturday's ETSU game
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Source:The Herald
November 05, 2024 15:28 UTC