Stock markets diverge before key earnings, rate calls
Leading stock markets diverged Tuesday ahead of a slew of interest rate decisions and earnings reports from big companies. In Europe, London fell initially before recovering, while continental exchanges mostly closed higher on faster-than-expected economic growth in the euro zone. The Federal Reserve is expected to leave US interest rates unchanged at the end of its policy meeting Wednesday. The Tokyo stock market closed slightly up on Tuesday. Starbucks earnings after the market closes in New York will be eyed too to judge US consumer sentiment.
Source:Irish Independent
July 30, 2024 14:35 UTC
Euro zone-adjusted inflation steady at 1.5% in Ireland
Euro zone-adjusted inflation steady at 1.5% in IrelandBy Cillian Sherlock, PAThe annual rate of inflation has remained at 1.5 per cent for another month, according to the latest Eurostat estimates. The EU Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for Ireland is estimated to have increased by 1.5 per cent in the 12 months to July – and risen by 0.2 per cent month-on-month. Food prices are estimated to be unchanged in the last month but are up by 1.9 per cent in the last 12 months. It is an index of consumer prices that has been harmonised to allow comparisons across euro zone countries. It differs from the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is the official measure of inflation for Ireland.
Source:Irish Independent
July 30, 2024 13:46 UTC
Olympics Day 4: Daniel Wiffen reigns supreme with gold and Games record in men’s 800m freestyle final
GOLD FOR DANIEL WIFFEN! Team Ireland's Daniel Wiffen punches the water in delight! The field was condensed, but Daniel Wiffen surged to the front on the three-quarter juncture. It looked like the Italian, Gregorio Paltrinieri, was going to sneak gold in the final 100m, however Wiffen had other plans. He held his nerve and fought off both the Italian and USA's Bobby Finke to get home and secure gold.
Source:Irish Independent
July 30, 2024 11:11 UTC
Salad seemed evil and sadistic: the sheer hell of going veggie
As part of my research, I spent a week in Brighton with animal rights activists so austere their stare could curdle water. The head of a well-known anti-cruelty charity was helping me out, so I took her to lunch at a vegan restaurant. If meat really is murder, then I’ve been a willing Seven Day accomplice to terrible crimes for more than 50 years. I tried to find post-truth ways around vegetarianism like arguing with my wife that tuna sandwiches for lunch don’t count. I’m now cutting meat out one day a week.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 10:53 UTC
Explained: What you need to know about Amazon.ie launching next year
Kenneth FoxIrish Amazon users are well-used to going through other countries' Amazon sites, whether it is the UK or an EU country. With news that Amazon.ie will be a dedicated site for users next year, the days of tracking packages across Europe will be a thing of the past. So what exactly will this mean for Irish customers, and what can we expect when it launches next year? Here is what you need to know about Amazon.ie:When will it be up and running? Across the US, department stores fell from 14.1 per cent of retail sales in 1993 to only 2.6 per cent last year.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 10:25 UTC
Big Brother reveals new design for its classic eye logo
Big Brother reveals new design for its classic eye logoBy Naomi Clarke, PA Senior Entertainment ReporterBig Brother has revealed a new rainbow design for its classic eye logo ahead of the reality series returning to screens this autumn. During the adverts of Love Island 2024 final, ITV showcased the new Big Brother eye in a promo video. The contestants will also enjoy a revamped Big Brother house when they take up residence. Big Brother started in 2000 on Channel 4 before Channel 5 took over in 2011, airing in the UK for a total of 18 years. ITV also brought back the celebrity edition of the show earlier this year, with reality star David Potts being crowned the winner.
Source:Irish Independent
July 30, 2024 09:59 UTC
Paris Olympics Day 3: Nadal loses in what is likely his final singles match of storied career
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayPartial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Storms may contain strong gusty winds. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%..TonightPartial cloudiness early, with scattered showers and thunderstorms overnight. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 06:25 UTC
Cork’s Austin O’Connor best of Irish eventers after team earlier finishes ninth in Olympic three-day eventing
For the second Olympic Games in a row, Cork’s Austin O’Connor has finished best of the Irish eventing riders, taking 17th place overall following today’’s final of the individual eventing competition at Paris 2024. Riding the 15-year-old gelding Colorado Blue, O’Connor was among the top 25 who qualified this morning for the individual final. Reflecting on his day O’Connor said: “I’m relieved, to be honest. Ireland’s equestrian team have finished ninth in the Olympic three-day eventing. The Corkman did however manage to sneak into the individual show jumping final after finishing in the top 25 on cumulative scores.
Source:Irish Independent
July 30, 2024 03:24 UTC
Herald: HC to hear plea challenging election to new Red Cross managing committee
The High Court on Monday asked the IRC to file its reply by Wednesday, July 31. The petitioner has stated that there was no updation of electoral roll and the list of voters currently supplied by the managing committee had been blindly accepted by the returning officer. The list had many voters who had expired and there were many unverified voters in the list. The petitioner has brought to the notice of the Court that the managing committee elections were scheduled to held on August 4, 2024 i.e. He has prayed to quash and set aside the notice dated July 2, 2 024 for election of seven members of managing committee of Indian Red Cross, Goa State Branch.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 03:14 UTC
Herald: THE FIGHT ISN’T OVER YET
30 Jul 2024| 04:32am ISTTHE FIGHT ISN’T OVER YETA news report of sexual harassment of Indian wrestlers has once again brought the Indian Wrestling Federation into the limelight. Last year, women wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik protested for months at the Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding an inquiry into the matter. Women wrestlers had accused the then president of the wrestling federation Brijbhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Sanjay Singh is believed to be close to Brijbhushan Sharan Singh. The SRA claims that the International Olympic Committee, the apex body of the Olympic Games, needs to do more.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 02:04 UTC
Man jailed for raping woman after dropping her home
Eimear DoddA man who raped a young woman after dropping her home almost six years ago has been jailed for five-and-a-half years. The Central Criminal Court heard that Matthew Fadeyi (34) raped the woman, who was an acquaintance and significantly younger than him, after dropping her home in August 2018. Fadeyi got out of the car, opened the passenger door and again asked the woman to get into the back seat. They got into the back of the car, and the woman told him again she didn't want to have sex. At one point, Fadeyi asked her if she was okay, and she expressed discomfort.
Source:The Herald
July 30, 2024 00:59 UTC
Olympics Day 3: Swimmer Mona McSharry secures Ireland’s first medal of the Paris Games with bronze
Nhat Nguyen gets the job done in the Men's Badminton with a straight sets win over his Nepalese opponent! Nhat Nguyen from County Cavan has won his second set against Prince Nahal of Nepal. Its been a dominant display from the Vietnamese-born Irishman who ruthlessly dispatched his opponent after a 21-7 first-set win, and followed that act up with a 21-5 triumph in the second-set. Denmark's Viktor Axelsen awaits the Irish athlete on Wednesday - A game which promises to decide everything in the context of Group P.
Source:Irish Independent
July 29, 2024 19:05 UTC
Scottie Scheffler savours Paris with his family before he aims for Olympic medal
Scottie Scheffler savours Paris with his family before he aims for Olympic medalBy Phil Blanche, PA, ParisWorld number one Scottie Scheffler says winning an Olympic medal would be “very special”. The two-time Masters champion makes his Olympic debut at Paris 2024 alongside fellow Americans Collin Morikawa, Wyndham Clark and Xander Schauffele, all of whom are major champions. I’m looking forward to the chance to compete for a medal for our country.”Scheffler toured Paris with his wife Meredith and three-month-old son Bennett before checking into the Olympic village. “We went and saw some table tennis, we explored Paris on Saturday – and I think we’re going to gymnastics (on Tuesday). “It’s definitely been fun being a part of the Olympics, and it’s definitely a different vibe this week.”
Source:Irish Independent
July 29, 2024 18:39 UTC
Cannonball is coming back to Edenderry
Cannonball is coming back to EdenderryCannonball is coming back to Edenderry on Friday, September 6, at 11am for a slow lap of the town to showcase 200 supercars as the event sets off this year from the midlands. The cars will leave at approximately 10.30am on Friday September 6 heading for Edenderry and regroup to make a spectacular convoy through the town at approx 11am. Photo: Kasia FaratThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry in previous years. Photo by KASIA FARATThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry for a spectacular finish line in 2019. Picture by Kasia Farat Photo by KASIA FARATThe Cannonball Supercar Event arriving to Edenderry for a spectacular finish line in 2019.
Source:Irish Independent
July 29, 2024 17:47 UTC
Three Offaly projects nominated for Pride of Place competition
Ms Katrina Murphy and Mr Eddie Sheehy with Banagher Development Group with Offaly County Council Community and Culture, Regeneration, Birr Municipal District and Offaly PPN Staff. Photo: Kenneth SmythThree Offaly projects nominated for Pride of Place competitionTullamore International Welcome Centre, Banagher Development Group, and The Acorn Project have all been nominated by Offaly County Council in the annual IFB Pride of Place competition. Banagher Development Group (BDG)The primary goal of Banagher Development Group is to improve the quality of life of all residents and visitors to the town. The Acorn ProjectThe Acorn Project is a Youth Diversion Project primarily working with targeted young people who have left school or are at risk of dropping out of school. Anna Marie Delaney, Chief Executive of Offaly County Council, wished all three groups in this year’s competition every success.
Source:Irish Independent
July 29, 2024 17:47 UTC