OIT roundup: Lady Owls' Katie Mull breaks own school record in hammer throw at CCC meet
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Source:The Herald
May 13, 2024 22:22 UTC
Phoenix Group finance chief to step down from insurer
Phoenix Group has kickstarted the search to permanently replace its chief financial officer Rakesh Thakrar, who will step down in 2024 after four years in the role. The FTSE 100 insurance group did not offer a reason for Thakrar's departure but told shareholders he will step down 'at a date to be agreed in 2024'. Stephanie Bruce, former CFO of asset manager Abrdn, will takeover on 17 June on an interim basis. Last month, the company told investors it now expects to post profits of £900million by 2026. Phoenix shares were down 2.11 per cent to 509.50p in Monday morning trading.
Source:Daily Mail
May 13, 2024 21:18 UTC
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SoftBank scores another profit to fuel AI shift
The Tokyo-based company earned a net income of 231.1 billion yen (€1.4 billion), compared with a net loss of 57.6 billion yen in the March quarter last year. Analysts projected net income of 176.3 billion yen for the period. The Vision Fund reported a loss of 96.7 billion yen, missing estimates for a profit of 185.1 billion yen. The Japanese investment firm is in talks to acquire British semiconductor start-up Graphcore. To increase funds for investment, SoftBank could offload its holdings in T-Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, or Arm.
Source:The Irish Times
May 13, 2024 18:47 UTC
Councillor and her husband assaulted while canvassing in Dublin
Councillor and her husband assaulted while canvassing in DublinJames CoxA local Dublin councillor and her husband are recovering after an alleged assault while canvassing last week. It's believed two men were involved in the attack during which the councillor and her husband were allegedly punched. Independent Councillor Tania Doyle said she was asked about her views on migration in the lead up to the incident. Ms Doyle told Newstalk: "I suppose it's really when I gave my answer on my views on immigration. "And it was 'No, no, no' - this party's doing this, that party's doing that'".
Source:Irish Independent
May 13, 2024 17:54 UTC
New insurer aims to shake up Irish home and motor cover market as it vows to compete on price
South African insurer OUTsurance is aiming to add competitive pressure in the home and motor insurance market here where premiums have risen lately. It is offering discounts of 10pc on premiums in cash for customers that hold their OUTsurance policy claims-free for three years. Chief executive Peter Broome, asked whether the company would compete on price, said: “Yes, 100pc, we will compete on price. The company said it aimed to challenge accepted market norms with the introduction of its ‘OUTbonus’ cash-back scheme. Minister of State with responsibility for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Neale Richmond welcomed the new rival in the insurance market.
Source:Irish Independent
May 13, 2024 16:16 UTC
Midlands Science organisation receives Tik Tok Digital Future funding
Gerry Buckley, representing Midlands Science, receiving its Tik Tok Digital Future Award. Midlands Science organisation receives Tik Tok Digital Future fundingThe regional science outreach organisation Midlands Science is one of only four organisations nationally to be awarded support for the next three years from the Tik Tok Digital Future Fund. Midlands Science will be running an innovative programme in the Midlands over the next three years called 'My Life Online', which will bring together digital skills, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), communications, and a range of other skills in a range of specially developed bootcamps. Gerry Buckey, chief executive of IT services company of NIS, commented; "As a trustee of Midlands Science and as someone involved in the IT business in the region, I am very pleased to see this Tik Tok Digital Future Award being given to Midlands Science. Midlands Science is an award-winning science outreach organisation which provides a wide range of free activities across communities in the region, promoting greater engagement with science, technology, engineering and maths.
Source:Irish Independent
May 13, 2024 15:48 UTC
Kate Upton, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue icon: Info about the supermodel from Florida
From cover model to icon: That's how Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue describes supermodel Kate Upton. The 60th anniversary Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and 60th anniversary "yearbook" will be released Tuesday, May 14. Kate Upton, who was born in Michigan and grew up in Melbourne, Florida, first appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011. Upton landed the coveted title of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover model in 2012, 2013 and 2017. “The Zero-G experience was really exhilarating for everyone involved,” MJ Day, editor of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, said in a news release.
Source:The Herald
May 13, 2024 15:38 UTC
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‘Dad has cancer’: the words felt wrong in my mouth, like I was lying
Dad told me he had cancer on a visit back to Dublin from Stockholm so we could speak about it face to face. I skimmed the edges of a thought: he’s going to be here with his cancer and I’m going to be somewhere else. [ Oesophageal cancer: ‘People definitely rally around when they think you are going to pop your clogs’ ]Dad started telling friends. It was strange saying it out loud to people for the first time: “Dad has cancer.” It felt wrong in my mouth, like I was lying. Hearing people saying how sorry they were and if there was anything they could do was even stranger.
Source:The Irish Times
May 13, 2024 14:53 UTC
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Five things we learned from the GAA weekend: Don’t mess with the Ulster final
The terraces were strewn with the detritus of another Ulster final, the television workmen were reeling in miles of cable, the locals were coming out their doors and reclaiming the town for themselves. You couldn’t sit at the Ulster final yesterday, or last year, or the year before and not be completely sucked in by the whole thing. But none of us ever do it in Clones on Ulster final day. In that play, Cork’s attitude was: hammer the hammer. — Denis WalshDonegal celebrate with The Anglo Celt Cup after beating Armagh in the Ulster final.
Source:The Irish Times
May 13, 2024 14:51 UTC
Rory McIlroy wins Wells Fargo again; Rose Zhang takes Founders Cup to end Nelly Korda's streak
Anderson, IN (46016)TodayRain showers in the morning with numerous thunderstorms developing in the afternoon. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%..TonightThunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Source:The Herald
May 13, 2024 14:47 UTC
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Source:The Herald
May 13, 2024 14:38 UTC
Call to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming magnet for asylum seekers
The ruling delivered in the High Court on Monday would disapply large sections of the Act in Northern Ireland. Mr Robinson insisted that his party had repeatedly warned the Government that its immigrations laws were incompatible with post-Brexit arrangements contained in the Northern Ireland Protocol/Windsor Framework. Delivering his court judgment, Mr Justice Humphreys ruled that a several sections of the Illegal Migration Act would lead to a diminution of the rights of asylum seekers residing in Northern Ireland. “I think the High Court has been very clear today,” she said, noting she was speaking in a personal capacity. “Now we not only have a trade partitioning Irish Sea border, but now an immigration border too, leaving NI wide open as a magnet for asylum seekers.
Source:The Herald
May 13, 2024 14:31 UTC
‘My child comes home and tells me he hates being dumb. It breaks my heart’ – mum of boy on special-school waiting list
Ms O'Connor says children have been 'let down' by the system. Photo: Stock imageAs Elaine O’Connor was walking home with her nine-year-old son, Dan, he turned to her and said: “I hate being so stupid.”
Source:Irish Independent
May 13, 2024 13:58 UTC
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National Enterprise Awards 2024: Meet 16 of this year’s finalists
Finalist Laura Campbell of Drink Botanicals, representing LEO Dublin City at the National Finalsof the National Enterprise Awards, now in their 24th year. Photograph: Martina ReganThe National Enterprise Awards are held each year to celebrate the best of small businesses in Ireland, with 31 businesses from across the country shortlisted for the awards. Dublin City – Drink BotanicalsDrink Botanicals is a leading supplier of premium dried garnishes, natural-based syrups, and cocktail ancillaries. Photograph: Martina ReganFingal – PRM AssistPRM Assist is a global leader in innovative passenger with reduced mobility (PRM) services within airport environments. Photograph: Martina ReganCork City – Rebel City DistilleryRebel City Distillery, established in June 2020, stands as Cork’s inaugural distillery in 50 years.
Source:The Irish Times
May 13, 2024 12:41 UTC
Birthday celebrated in Sligo of Indian poet and friend of W B Yeats
The Indian Association of Sligo (IAS) celebrated the anniversary of the birthday of Nobel Laureate, poet Rabindranath Tagore by offering respect at his bust on Wine Street, Sligo. Mr Bhanja addressed the guests and explained the philosophical and cultural connections between India and Ireland that go back hundreds of years. “The friendship between Indian poet Tagore and Irish writer William Butler Yeats is one of them. “WB Yeats, a towering figure in Irish literature and a close friend of Tagore, recognised the significance of their relationship. “The Indian Association of Sligo has also become an integral part of our community fabric, fostering cross-cultural understanding and promoting friendship between our people.
Source:Irish Independent
May 13, 2024 11:54 UTC