Esther becomes Independent Ireland candidate
INDEPENDENT Ireland have welcomed Esther Aherne as candidate for Limerick City West in the upcoming local elections. A married mother of two, Esther says she is committed to helping young families struggling to find affordable housing to elderly residents needing home help. Independent TD Richard O’Donoghue praised Esther’s candidacy, highlighting her resilience and dedication. “Esther embodies the political courage and dedication we need in Limerick City West,” Deputy O’Donoghue said. “Her diverse professional background and firsthand experience with economic fluctuations equip her with the unique insights necessary to address our community’s challenges.”Sign up for the weekly Limerick Post newsletterSign Up
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 16:38 UTC
Sales of new electric cars down 22% so far this year
Sales of new electric cars down 22% so far this yearMichael McAleerSales of new electric vehicles (EVs) are down 21.85 per cent on last year, with its share of the overall new car market dropping below 13 per cent. EV sales have fallen in seven of the last nine months. In contrast, new car sales are up 3.8 per cent so far this year, despite a drop in May registrations. Despite the drop in fully electric sales, hybrids are proving popular, with regular hybrids making up 22 per cent of sales while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) making up 9 per cent. New car sales totalled 77,453 to the end of May, but for the month itself sales were down 15 per cent on last year at 6,407.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 14:21 UTC
Microsoft considers 1,500 job layoffs in Azure cloud division despite surging revenues
The job cuts at the cloud division, which recently reported a 30pc surge in revenue, could number up to 1,500 according to Business Insider, which first reported the news. The layoffs are set to impact teams including Azure for Operators and Mission Engineering, according to the report. Ireland’s Microsoft base, which employs 3,500 people, includes operations working with Azure. Today's News in 90 Seconds - June 4th"Organisational and workforce adjustments are a necessary and regular part of managing our business. The EU has since then been working on a formal complaint over Microsoft's practice of tying its video software Teams to its Office 365 and Microsoft 365 packages.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 13:29 UTC
Rishi Sunak plays football at Wantage Town Football Club
As part of his campaign trail, Mr Sunak found himself in Wantage on Monday afternoon having made the trip to Oxfordshire for the day, also visiting Henley. The PM spoke to staff and players at Wantage Town Football Club where he was guided around the pitch by Lesley Furnival, the club’s first ever chairwoman. READ MORE: Rishi Sunak photobombed by Lib Dem boat in OxfordshireRishi Sunak was in Wantage on Monday. The football team also asked Mr Sunak his favourite club, which he replied was Southampton who have recently won promotion to the Premier League. Mr Sunak also spoke about how Taylor Swift featured in his listening, days after telling reports he probably did not meet the bar to be considered a “Swiftie”.
Source:The Herald
June 04, 2024 12:03 UTC
Athlone students claim F1 in Schools national title at finals in Limerick
The Blitz Racing team from Athlone's Marist College became Irish champions at the national finals of the F1 in Schools competition held in Limerick last Friday. Athlone students claim F1 in Schools national title at finals in LimerickThree students from the Marist College in Athlone continued the school's hugely impressive run of success in the F1 in Schools initiative when they were announced as the Irish champions at the national finals of the competition in the University of Limerick last Friday. More than 150 students in 21 teams competed in the Lenovo F1 in School 2024 Ireland National Finals, making it the largest national finals here to date. The Marist's Blitz Racing team consists of Transition Year student Bruce Hollmann, and Fifth Year students Mohammed Hamzah Mateen and Boris Zhang. Later this year they will compete against F1 in Schools students from across the globe at the Aramco F1 in Schools 2025 World Finals, an event which is held annually alongside an international F1 Grand Prix.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 11:31 UTC
Very Early Menopause Could Raise Odds for Breast, Ovarian Cancers
In the new study, Welt's team tracked the health histories of 613 Utah women with primary ovarian insufficiency and 165 women who experienced early menopause. Women who underwent early menopause experienced double the odds for a breast cancer versus women who went through menopause at a more typical time, the research showed. The risk for ovarian cancer nearly quadrupled in the early menopause group, Welt's group added. of women who underwent very early menopause, the researchers found. SOURCE: Endocrine Society, news release, June 3, 2024What This Means For YouGoing through very early menopause raises the odds of a variety of cancers in a woman and her blood relatives.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 09:40 UTC
Digital bank Monzo in black for first time since launching nine years ago as it eyes stock market listing
In the black: Monzo reported a pre-tax profit of £15.4m for the year to the end of MarchMonzo has reported its first annual profit since launching nine years ago as it works towards a stock market listing. Chief executive TS Anil said it was a ‘landmark year of record growth’ for the digital bank, which has nearly 10million customers. Monzo reported a pre-tax profit of £15.4million for the year to the end of March, compared with a pre-tax loss of £116.3million the previous year. The bank, which is the UK’s seventh largest, is also preparing to launch in the US. Anil has previously said the challenger bank’s aim is to list on the stock market – with London seen as a possible destination.
Source:Daily Mail
June 04, 2024 08:56 UTC
Man charged after €305,000 of cocaine seized in Dublin
Man charged after €305,000 of cocaine seized in DublinMichael BoltonA man has been arrested and charged following the seizure of €305,000 of cocaine in Coolock, County Dublin. The search was conducted under Operation Tara, as part of an investigation into the sale and supply of drugs in the Dublin Metropolitan Region. During the course of the search, suspected cocaine valued at approximately €305,500 was seized by gardaí. A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested during the course of the operation and detained at a Garda station in County Dublin. He has since been charged and is due to appear before the Criminal Courts of Justice on Tuesday morning.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 07:33 UTC
Bowlers dominate in big wins for South Africa and Afghanistan at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayCloudy skies early then heavy thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 100%..TonightA stray shower or thunderstorm is possible early. Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Source:The Herald
June 04, 2024 07:27 UTC
Just 45 Things For The Yard In Your Life
I simply set the app and schedule the Landroid to work when I want it to. Currently I have my schedule set to three days a week and my back yard stays at a consistent height and always looks nice. The app is very easy to use and I get updates throughout the day if there are any complications or rain delays. The Landroid is smart enough to charge itself at its base, pause work during rain, and navigate obstacles and uneven terrain. I also like that the charging base is small and that the Landroid is very quiet while it is working.
Source:The Irish Daily Star
June 04, 2024 05:58 UTC
Covid caused 1,100 excess deaths in Ireland during 2020 and 2021
A new analysis of covid-19 in Ireland during 2020 and 2021 indicates 1,100 excess deaths in those years, the Society of Actuaries in Ireland has said. This follows earlier publications from different bodies on excess deaths — the difference between observed and expected deaths — during the pandemic years. Covid restrictions — such as travel bans and mandatory mask-wearing and social distancing — were a 'potentially significant factor' in the lower number of excess deaths in 2020. In January, the Department of Health published findings from the OECD indicating no excess deaths between 2020 and 2022 for Ireland. The Central Statistics Office published data in 2022 indicating 3,533 excess deaths here during 2020-2021.
Source:Irish Examiner
June 04, 2024 05:25 UTC
What to watch on TV and streaming today: Ireland v Hungary at the Aviva, Keira Knightley in Colette, and Ed O’Neill as a basketball bad guy in Clipped
4/5 starsStreamingStream of the week: Clipped Disney+, streaming nowAre you ready to see Jay Pritchett as the bad guy? Korean Fried Chicken Rhapsody Netflix, streaming now A charming docuseries that does a deep dive into Korea’s current food scene, which largely revolves around their preferred pastime of scarfing chicken and beer. Taped at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, comedy meets therapy as Wayans works through his grief after recently losing both of his parents. The Price of Nonna’s InheritanceThe Price of Nonna’s Inheritance Netflix, streaming now In a world of hard-hitting foreign-language offerings — like the recently released Raising Voices (from Spain) and A Part of You (Sweden) — Netflix sometimes throws us a curveball. Behold this cheeky little Italian jape where a family detests their nonna’s choice of prospective husband so much, they’re willing to murder him.
Source:Irish Independent
June 04, 2024 01:46 UTC
Franchise Brands ups profit guidance but results delayed
Franchise Brands expects annual earnings to be towards the top end of forecasts, but has delayed the release of its accounts due to auditing issues. Franchise Brands said that following the takeover and consequent increase in market capitalisation, it became an 'Other Entity of Public Interest' - a business of significant public interest to stakeholders. Listed on the AIM market, Franchise Brands controls over 625 franchisees across the UK, Europe and North America. Its B2B division comprises Metro Road, Metro Plumb, commercial kitchen services business Filta, and water pump installation provider Willow Pumps. Franchise Brands shares were 1.7 per cent up at 192.8p on early Monday afternoon and have risen by around a fifth so far this year.
Source:Daily Mail
June 04, 2024 01:10 UTC
GSK shares plummet as US court opens floodgates to over 70,000 Zantac lawsuits
GSK says it will appeal a US court ruling allowing more than 70,000 lawsuits to go forward, amid disputed claims its heartburn drug Zantac has links to cancer. The FTSE 100 drugmaker told investors on Monday it will 'immediately seek an appeal' following Delaware judge Vivian Medinilla's decision, adding that the firm will 'vigorously defend itself against all claims'. On Friday, Judge Medinilla ruled that scientific experts will be granted permission to present the case that GSK's drug Zantac may cause cancer. Many retail giants, including Walgreens and Walmart, began withdrawing Zantac from the shelves in 2019 due to cancer fears. Valadez had alleged that her cancer was a result of taking over-the-counter Zantac and generic versions of it from 1995 to 2014.
Source:Daily Mail
June 03, 2024 22:55 UTC
Portland’s largest newspaper group sells to Mississippi-based company
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Source:The Herald
June 03, 2024 22:19 UTC