This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor says action is urgently needed on “inadequate” Sunday bus services to Parkmore. The Parkmore routes are the busiest in the city by a considerable margin – and they start from 6am Monday through Saturday. But Councillor Shane Forde says there’s a major gap on Sunday, when the buses only start at 7am, the same time as the morning shift at the multinationals. He’s written to Junior Minister for Transport and Galway East TD Sean Canney, urging him to put pressure on the National Transport Authority. Councillor Forde says it’s…
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In strongly worded statement, Kim Williams says allegations in Murdoch-owned tabloids ‘do not stand up to scrutiny’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA claim in News Corp publications across the country that the public broadcaster costs taxpayers more than a Netflix subscription is an “inaccurate, unbalanced and agenda-driven attack on the ABC”, the ABC chair, Kim Williams, says.On The Daily Telegraph’s front page, an inside page and an editorial on Friday, the Murdoch tabloid alleged the ABC “costs Australia’s 11.5m households $105 each a year, compared to $96 for an annual Netflix subscription” and “failed to…
Building a financial nest egg for your child has many advantages, including giving them a head start when they’re older as well as helping them to understand how money decisions are made. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown, says children can also benefit from savings rates which are often more generous than their adult equivalent. When putting money aside, parents will want to weigh up the different accounts available. Some parents may want to keep the money in a savings or current account under their own name, to keep it out of reach of the child. But Coles…
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Not all Heisman Trophy favorites are created equal Not all Heisman Trophy favorites are created equal Getty Images While it’s every college football team’s goal to win a national championship, few individual accomplishments mean more than winning a Heisman Trophy. It is the sport’s most illustrious award, and — at least in recent years — plenty of players have parlayed a Heisman win into a successful professional career. Former Heisman winner and Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith just won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ex-LSU star Joe Burrow was named the 2024 NFL Comeback Player of the Year…
Watkins put together a dominant two-way performance in USC’s big night Watkins put together a dominant two-way performance in USC’s big night Getty Images No. 6 USC claimed a 71-60 upset win over No. 1 UCLA on Thursday, handing the Bruins their first loss of the season. JuJu Watkins shined with one of the best two-way performances in decades. Watkins finished the night with 38 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, eight blocks and a steal. That performance also included eight 3-pointers. After a bit of an offensive slump over the last month, it was exactly the performance she needed. Analyzing…
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EXCLUSIVE: Derry Girls star Louisa Harland is leading RTÉ’s adaptation of Marian Keyes’ The Walsh Sisters, which has unveiled cast including Debi Mazar. Harland will play the troubled Anna Walsh and is joined by BAFTA nominee Máiréad Tyers, who led Disney+’s Extraordinary and has been cast as Helen. Making up the rest of the Walsh […]EXCLUSIVE: Derry Girls star Louisa Harland is leading RTÉ’s adaptation of Marian Keyes’ The Walsh Sisters, which has unveiled cast including Debi Mazar. Harland will play the troubled Anna Walsh and is joined by BAFTA nominee Máiréad Tyers, who led Disney+’s Extraordinary and has been…
Before this talented kid with blue eyes turned into a superstar, she was just rockin’ her red sweater with hearts, riding horses and winning ribbons … and writing songs when she was just a youngster! Growing up, she loved listening to country… Before this talented kid with blue eyes turned into a superstar, she was just rockin’ her red sweater with hearts, riding horses and winning ribbons … and writing songs when she was just a youngster! Growing up, she loved listening to country… Before this talented kid with blue eyes turned into a superstar, she was just rockin’ her…
If Eli Manning needs some advice on how to handle a Hall of Fame slight — Antonio Gates is offering it up! The legendary Charger — who was inducted into the 2025 class last week after being snubbed for the 2024 one just 12 months ago — told TMZ… If Eli Manning needs some advice on how to handle a Hall of Fame slight — Antonio Gates is offering it up! The legendary Charger — who was inducted into the 2025 class last week after being snubbed for the 2024 one just 12 months ago — told TMZ… TMZSports.com If…
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Where might the big-name signal-caller end up? Where might the big-name signal-caller end up? Getty Images Aaron Rodgers may well return for a 21st NFL season in 2025. He just won’t be playing for the New York Jets, the team announced on Thursday, with the quarterback set to be released ahead of free agency. It’s debatable, of course, how much Rodgers has left at age 41, coming off two underwhelming seasons in New York, but provided he does return, which clubs could come calling? Here are some pros and cons of potential Rodgers destinations: Pros: The Colts probably aren’t ready…
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South Korea’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 2.9% in January, easing from its three-year high of 3.7% in the month before.South Korea’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate hit 2.9% in January, easing from its three-year high of 3.7% in the month before. People walking through the neon lit night streets of Sinchon in the heart of Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital city. Fotovoyager | E+ | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets were mixed Friday, after Wall Street rose overnight as President Donald Trump signed a reciprocal tariffs plan, but did not enact the levies immediately. Mainland China’s CSI 300 Index rose 0.65%, while…
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading. Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Markets: Stocks rose Thursday, shrugging off the latest inflation and tariff headlines. Despite a hotter-than-expected January producer price index, which followed a hot consumer price index Wednesday, bond yields were falling.…
Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest.Over $600 billion in European goods were imported by the U.S. last year. New tariffs from President Trump will likely hit these popular categories the hardest. Workers walk past manufacturing equipment at Eli Lilly & Co. manufacturing plant in Kinsale, Ireland, on Sept. 12, 2024. Lilly has been bulking up its production capacity since 2020, investing more than $17 billion into developing new plants and expanding existing facilities for the weight-loss and diabetes drugs that…
GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including crypto and bitcoin in particular, three sources said.GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including crypto and bitcoin in particular, three sources said. In this article GME Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A general view of the GameStop logo on one of its stores in the city center of Cologne, Germany. Ying Tang | Nurphoto | Getty Images Video game retailer turned meme stock GameStop is considering investing in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to sources familiar with the matter. GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including…
All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher.All three major averages are on pace to end the week higher. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Feb. 13, 2025. NYSE S&P 500 futures were little changed Thursday night after President Donald Trump held off on imposing new reciprocal tariffs. Futures linked to the broad market index hovered near the flatline, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures added just 23 points. Nasdaq 100 futures dipped 0.1%. During the day’s regular session, the S&P 500 added 1.04%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rose…
Former Trump advisor Stephen Moore told CNBC the current dispute over duties is more likely to evolve into a “trade skirmish” than a trade war.Former Trump advisor Stephen Moore told CNBC the current dispute over duties is more likely to evolve into a “trade skirmish” than a trade war. China’s pain threshold for tariffs is “a lot lower” than the U.S.’, according to Stephen Moore, a former economic advisor to U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking at a Delivering Alpha event in Dubai, Moore said that China was Trump’s main target regarding tariffs. He described the foreign economic policy as a…