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Germany denounces rising political violence as MEP hospitalised
German interior minister Nancy Faeser said the attack on Matthias Ecke, a German member of the European Parliament, was 'an attack on democracy'. Nationwide, the number of attacks on politicians of parties represented in parliament has doubled since 2019, government figures published in January show. A surge in support for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) over the past year has taken it to second place in nationwide polls. The Greens in her region had agreed that information stands should always have at least three staff for extra safety. – Reporting by Sarah Marsh, Andreas Rinke and Christian Ruettger in Berlin, Additional Reporting by Kate Abnett in Brussels(c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2024
Source:The Irish Times
May 04, 2024 20:24 UTC
Profile of a parkrunner: Meet Patrick
Profile of a parkrunner: Meet PatrickMeet Patrick Carlyle, a parkrun enthusiast who is a regular at Mountlucas parkrun but enjoys engaging in some “parkrun tourism” on occasion. What is your favourite thing about parkrun? What is your favourite parkrun memory? I completed my 50th parkrun on my Birthday, so everyone singing happy Birthday, and then completing my 50th parkrun was really, really nice. It’s so welcoming and it puts you in really good form because everyone is really nice and asks how you’re getting on, and particularly if you’re there consistently.
Source:Irish Independent
May 04, 2024 18:38 UTC
Teenager raises funds for cancer research
A young South Roscommon student has raised hundreds of euro for cancer research, putting his body, and hair, on the line to do it. Sixteen-year-old Matthew Parker from Toberdan, Lecarrow, has almost €2,000 of a €5,000 goal raised for the Irish Cancer Society. “Cancer has affected me in my life, and I just wanted to do something to help,” said Matthew, who plans to study medicine after secondary school. He also plans to run 5km, and should he reach his €5,000 goal he will get an Irish Cancer Society daffodil flower tattoo. To donate visit Matthew’s ‘Fundraising for Irish Cancer Society’ GoFundMe page.
Source:The Herald
May 04, 2024 18:20 UTC
Woman dies after fall at Cliffs of Moher
It’s understood that the woman, a college student, had been visiting the Cliffs of Moher with three friends when she lost her footing and fell. Members of the Doolin unit of the Coast Guard and gardaí responded to the location while the Shannon-based search and rescue helicopter was also tasked. The body was then taken to Doolin Coast Guard station where the woman was formally pronounced dead. A Garda spokesperson confirmed: “Gardaí and emergency services conducted an operation following reports of an incident at the Cliffs Moher this afternoon. In June 2007, a Hungarian man in his 20s died after he fell to his death at the Cliffs of Moher.
Source:The Herald
May 04, 2024 18:19 UTC
Host Oregon Tech softball team upset in first round of CCC Tournament
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Source:The Herald
May 04, 2024 16:56 UTC
Rick O’Shea: The new book I’ll recommend to everyone I meet... and more poets who write stunning prose
Rick O’Shea: The new book I’ll recommend to everyone I meet... and more poets who write stunning proseThe Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes is full of images and ideas that will stop you in your tracksCaoilinn Hughes, author of The AlternativesRick O'Shea Today at 02:30I feel a unique anticipation when there’s a new book due from a writer whose work I especially love. It can be someone I’ve read all my life or a new author on their second novel, it doesn’t matter. If it falls flat, I’ll be in low-grade mourning for a little while, even if I know I’ll read the next book in case this one was a blip.
Source:Irish Independent
May 04, 2024 15:42 UTC
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Could the Bank of England leapfrog the Fed and cut interest rates first?
Decision time: Governor Andrew Bailey has increasingly distanced UK and US monetary policyWhen will the Federal Reserve cut rates? That may mean the Bank cuts interest rates earlier and further than the Fed… the big and obvious risk is that UK inflation trends follow US trends.' When will the Bank of England cut rates? 'Whatever happens, it looks like the Bank of England may well cut rates ahead of the Fed, where we expect the first move in September. It might also rest on when the European Central Bank (ECB) starts to cut rates.
Source:Daily Mail
May 04, 2024 13:09 UTC
Opinion: Our heroes often let us down
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Source:The Herald
May 04, 2024 12:38 UTC
Investors fall out of love with finfluencers as more head for traditional financial advice
An increasing number of retail investors are moving away from social media 'finfluencers' as a source of investment advice, and instead heading back towards more traditional channels, data claims. Unqualified: Finfluencers are unlikely to have the same financial advice qualifications that professional financial advisers are required to (stock image)Now only 37 per cent of adults aged 27 or younger are heading to finfluencers for advice, according to research by investment platform Charles Schwab. For small scale investors, it can be hard to justify paying significant amounts for financial advice. But that advice can be valuable, as a massive 87 per cent of investors admit they don't have enough financial knowledge to manage their portfolio effectively. Richard Flynn, Charles Schwab UK managing director, said: 'The current macroeconomic climate continues to shape the attitudes and behaviours of retail investors in the UK.
Source:Daily Mail
May 04, 2024 12:25 UTC
DEAR CAROLINE: I've apparently said something terrible... but I don't know what!
We talked about it and, while I still didn’t know what I was guilty of, I agreed to apologise in the hope that it would avoid a difficult situation for her. However, I then realised it would be pointless because, firstly, I didn’t know what I was supposed to have done and, secondly, it would most likely only stir things up again. You don’t mention whether you have got on well with the couple previously or whether this has always been an awkward relationship. If you have a problem, write to Caroline West-Meads at YOU, 9 Derry Street, London W8 5HY, or email c.west-meads@mailonsunday.co.uk. You can follow Caroline on X/Twitter @Ask_Caroline_ Caroline reads all your letters but regrets she cannot answer each one personally.
Source:Daily Mail
May 04, 2024 11:16 UTC
Roscommon ladies’ footballers honoured in Croke Park
Five Roscommon intermediate ladies’ footballers were honoured at the LGFA's Lidl Team of the National League awards in Croke Park on Friday evening. Helena Cummins, Ellen Irwin, Rachel Fitzmaurice, Laura Fleming and Aisling Hanly were presented with their awards after being selected on the Division Three Team of the National League. Roscommon were promoted to Division Two during an excellent league campaign before being edged out by Clare in the final. On the field, Ollie Lennon’s side warmed up for next Sunday week’s Connacht intermediate football final against Leitrim with a 4-14 to 3-11 victory against Sligo at Ardcarne Park, Cootehall, earlier this evening.
Source:The Herald
May 04, 2024 10:19 UTC
Massive Lissywollen project could start in June
A view of what some of the housing project could look like. Massive Lissywollen project could start in JuneWork could commence as early as next month on plans for a massive housing development in Athlone of almost 600 units. Westmeath County Council confirmed this week that it is hoped that there will be progress on the long-planned housing project at Lissywollen shortly. Welcoming the news, Cllr Keena said he had been querying the progress over recent years and was heartened with the latest news. Describing the project as “long-awaited”, he said it was something that was badly needed in Athlone to help provide more housing.
Source:Irish Independent
May 04, 2024 05:24 UTC
Motor review: The minute I turned on Toyota’s bZ4X, something turned me off
Toyota bZ4XSomehow, this week’s review made me question whether I could live with a car because of one element. In other words, it’s a battery electric vehicle. That can often be the case with these battery electric vehicles (BEVs). You might view things differently, but I would feel better about the car if they had decided not to bother. FactfileToyota bZ4X electric SUV Usable 64kWh battery.
Source:Irish Independent
May 04, 2024 03:07 UTC
Dublin’s iconic Poolbeg Towers to be painted this year
The Poolbeg Towers, which dominate Dublin’s skyline, will be painted this year, according to a city councillor. Dermot Lacey, Labour councillor for Pembroke and a former Lord Mayor, said he is delighted that the Poolbeg Towers are being maintained during the summer. “It’s the first thing you see when you’re flying into Dublin and the last thing you see when you’re leaving. They’re symbols of Dublin, and they’re symbols of our industrial heritage which I believe we don’t cherish enough. “ESB continues to work closely with Dublin City Council in relation to all future developments at Poolbeg, including the chimneys.
Source:Irish Independent
May 04, 2024 01:59 UTC