England summon Jarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon as Kalvin Phillips left out
England summon Jarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon as Kalvin Phillips left outBy George Sessions, PAJarrad Branthwaite and Anthony Gordon have received their first England call-ups but there was no place for Kalvin Phillips in Gareth Southgate’s last squad before making his Euro 2024 selection. Kalvin Phillips has been left out by England (Zac Goodwin/PA) Photo by Zac GoodwinPhillips has been dropped after a torrid run of form since he joined West Ham on loan in January. England boss Gareth Southgate said: “Well, I think he knows exactly what we think of him. Southgate added: “He’s good with the ball, shows good composure, good mentality. He was very close in November and he’s continued his form,” Southgate explained.
Source:Irish Independent
March 15, 2024 07:28 UTC
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European markets lose momentum amid sticky US inflation
Meanwhile, European Central Bank policymakers continued to line up behind a June interest rate cut but on Thursday offered contrasting views on the timing and pace of further moves. Packaging group Smurfit Kappa advanced again, closing up 1.5 per cent at €40.80, while food group Kerry closed 0.4 per cent higher at €81.64. European bond yields rose, with Germany’s 10-year yield, considered a benchmark for the euro zone, touching its highest level since March 1st. Shares of Robinhood Markets advanced 6.5 per cent after the trading app operator said its assets under custody rose 16 per cent in February. Aerospace and defence company RTX gained 1.6 per cent after Wells Fargo upgraded its rating to “overweight” from “equal weight”.
Source:The Irish Times
March 15, 2024 06:57 UTC
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Teen pregnancy increases risk of early death: study
They analyzed the rate of premature mortality from 12 years of age onward in association with the number of teen pregnancies. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, included the age and nature of the teen pregnancy (ie, birth, miscarriage, or ectopic pregnancy contrasted with induced abortion), as well as the cause of death. Those who had a teen pregnancy before 16 years of age had the highest incidence rate of premature death. Among those with a teen pregnancy, noninjury-related premature mortality was more common than either unintentional or intentional deaths from injury. Dr. Joel Ray from the University of Toronto said: “This cohort study suggests that teen pregnancy may be a readily identifiable marker for subsequent risk of premature mortality in early adulthood.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 22:01 UTC
Energy firms refuse to give customers new smart meter displays
Homes across the UK are being left unable to track their energy use, as their suppliers refuse to issue them with replacement in-home displays for their smart meters. Cost of living: Smart meter displays allow users to track their energy usageWhile the smart meter will still be providing readings to the supplier, it means customers without an in-home display are not able to track their energy use in real time. A British Gas spokesperson said: 'We know that smart energy monitors provide a valuable service. Eon said that their in-home displays were 'outside of the 12-month warranty period for replacements'. Another reader supplied by Octopus Energy got in touch to say his smart meter display was not working.
Source:Daily Mail
March 14, 2024 21:50 UTC
Gardaí at scene of ongoing incident in Tralee after alleged assault of woman
Man arrested after woman (20s) seriously assaulted in TraleeMichael BoltonGardaí have arrested a man after a woman was seriously assaulted in Tralee, Co Kerry. The incident happened at around 9.30am on Thursday at a home on Maine Street in Tralee. The woman, who is aged in her 20s, was taken to University Hospital Kerry to be treated for her injuries. A man was arrested and is being questioned at a Garda station in the Kerry division. The scene is currently being examined and investigations are ongoing, gardaí said.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 21:25 UTC
Ireland to face New Zealand and Australia during autumn series
Former Ireland boss Schmidt will bring the Wallabies to the Aviva Stadium for the series finale on Saturday, November 30. The game against Australia has been arranged as part of the Irish Rugby Football Union’s 150th year celebrations. Former Ireland boss Joe Schmidt will return to Dublin as head coach of Australia (Adam Davy/PA)“There is an added dimension to this year’s autumn series, with a fourth match against Australia set to mark the IRFU’s 150th celebrations. “We look forward to testing ourselves against some of the most exciting teams in the world, with whom Ireland has such strong traditions and rivalries. Series fixturesIreland v New Zealand, Friday, November 8, 8.10pm – Aviva Stadium, DublinIreland v Argentina, Friday, November 15, 8.10pm – Aviva Stadium, DublinIreland v Fiji, Saturday, November 23, 3.10pm – Aviva Stadium, DublinIreland v Australia, Saturday, November 30, 3.10pm – Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 20:20 UTC
New festival to take place in Offaly next month
New festival to take place in Offaly next monthAn exciting new festival looking at art in the landscape is coming to Offaly at the start of April. The Festival of Change is a collaboration between Offaly County Council, Mayo County Council and Visual Artists Ireland and is funded through the Arts Council’s Invitation to Collaboration Scheme. The festival will be based on two sites in the respective counties: the Tir Saile Sculpture Trail in Mayo, and Lough Boora Sculpture Park in Offaly. The Festival of Change in Offaly takes place on Friday, April 5 and Saturday, April 6. All festival events are free, but booking is required.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 20:12 UTC
Finn Wolfhard feels 'really excited' about his debut album
Finn Wolfhard is "really excited" to release his debut solo album in 2025. "But I’m in the midst of finding a label and putting out a solo album under my name. So that’ll come out next year, and I’m really excited about it. Speaking about his music ambitions, Finn told Kerrang! As long as someone can hear it and relate to it, that’s really all that I care about.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 19:59 UTC
Nestle investors ask company to make more healthy food items
Nestle is facing a formal demand from some shareholders, including Legal & General, to significantly improve the amount of healthy food the Swiss consumer group sells. In reality three-quarters of Nestle’s global sales are unhealthy products containing high levels of salt, sugar and fats,” said Catherine Howarth, chief executive of ShareAction. Nestle said ShareAction was targeting the wrong company and it would “have to agree to disagree” with the investor coalition. The assertion that 75% of the company’s sales are unhealthy is wrong, said a spokesperson, adding Nestle was the first food company to measure the nutritional value of its entire portfolio against a government-endorsed rating system. Nestle has disagreed with various arguments made by ShareAction, said Pascal Boll, an analyst at Stifel, most notably the claimed fraction of unhealthy food within the company’s portfolio.
Source:Irish Examiner
March 14, 2024 19:08 UTC
Offaly winners announced at Irish Restaurant Awards
Offaly winners announced at Irish Restaurant AwardsSeveral hospitality businesses in Offaly had cause to celebrate last night when the county winners were announced at the Leinster Regional Final of the Irish Restaurant Awards. Over 1,000 people attended the celebration of food and hospitality in the province, which was held in the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny. This year's Offaly winners were as follows:Local Food Hero: Asad Mahmud Khondkar, Shishir, Tullamore. Now that the county honours have been handed out, the regional and All Ireland winners will be announced at the All Ireland Awards Gala Dinner in Dublin in May. "Above all, the awards give us the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the hard work of Ireland’s talented restaurant, café and food-led hospitality staff.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 18:47 UTC
Understanding paranoia: Imagine unwanted thoughts invading your head day and night, convincing you that the world is against you
Understanding paranoia: Imagine unwanted thoughts invading your head day and night, convincing you that the world is against youProfessor Daniel Freeman, a leading paranoia researcher, discusses the roots of the condition, and why a more equal and trusting society sees lower levels of fearProfessor Daniel Freeman. Photo: Jason AldenSuzanne Harrington Today at 03:30Paranoia, goes the song, will destroya. In the late 1990s, I was diagnosed with paranoid psychosis. I was hearing voices, people whispering horrible things about me — not strangers, but people I knew. It was utterly real to me, and terrifying.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 16:07 UTC
Scotland team for Ireland Six Nations finale revealed
The recent injury sustained by regular starter Sione Tuipulotu paved the way for Cam Redpath to make a rare start in last weekend’s damaging 31-29 defeat away to the Azzurri. However, McDowall, who has been in good form for Warriors this term, has been preferred to Redpath, who drops to the bench in one of two changes to the team that started in Rome. The other alteration sees first-choice scrum-half Ben White return in place of George Horne after the Toulon number nine was rested for the match at the Stadio Olimpico. Backs Horne and Redpath both drop to the bench, with head coach Gregor Townsend reverting to a 5/3 split after going with a 6/2 last weekend. Fellow loosehead Alec Hepburn drops out of the 23 along with former captain Jamie Ritchie.
Source:The Herald
March 14, 2024 15:20 UTC
What to watch on TV and streaming today: The Complaints Bureau, 20 Days in Mariupol and Cold War docuseries Turning Point
Blown AwayBlown Away Netflix, streaming now What do you get when you mix sand, lime and soda with 2,000C heat? SupersexSupersex Netflix, streaming now This is a weird one. ARA San Juan: The Submarine That DisappearedARA San Juan: The Submarine That Disappeared Netflix, streaming now In 2017, Argentine naval submarine ARA San Juan disappeared from radars with 44 crew members on board. The Gentlemen Netflix, streaming now Guy Ritchie has his mitts all over this eight-parter, serving as executive producer, creator, co-writer, and featured director. Damsel Netflix, streaming now Sometimes, a handsome prince just wants to feed you to a deadly dragon.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 14:44 UTC
Kevin De Bruyne to miss FA Cup clash against Newcastle with groin problem
Kevin De Bruyne to miss FA Cup clash against Newcastle with groin problemBy Andy Hampson, PAKevin De Bruyne will miss Manchester City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Newcastle on Saturday with a minor groin injury. Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco offered an update on De Bruyne’s situation at a press conference on Thursday morning. “Kevin De Bruyne will miss this camp due to a groin injury, but the most important thing is that he’ll be back very soon on the pitch and we will have him completely for the Euros. “I think we have a responsibility, not just for the player, also for the team. It should make always sense, if we call a player, he should be able to play and to train.
Source:Irish Independent
March 14, 2024 14:35 UTC