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This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new anti-social behavior taskforce is to be established in Ballinasloe. The taskforce is being set up by Galway County Council working with Gardaí and local stakeholders. Councillor Alan Harney says it’s unacceptable that some people are essentially “getting away” with the same behaviors in the same locations time after time. Fine Gael Councillor Harney says a huge aspect of efforts to combat anti-social behavior will be the rollout of CCTV. The post Anti-social behavior taskforce to be established in Ballinasloe appeared first on Connacht Tribune – Galway City Tribune.

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Behind legendary tennis champion Serena Williams is her supportive husband. But Alexis Ohanian isn’t just her biggest fan—here’s what you need to know about the co-founder of Reddit!Behind legendary tennis champion Serena Williams is her supportive husband. But Alexis Ohanian isn’t just her biggest fan—here’s what you need to know about the co-founder of Reddit!    View gallery Image Credit: Variety via Getty Images In November 2017, Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, married Alexis Ohanian in a stunning ceremony. Alexis quickly went from being her supportive partner to her biggest fan. Before Serena stepped away from tennis in…

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Carla Ward has announced her Republic of Ireland coaching team ahead of her first match in charge in the UEFA Nations League campaign. Having missed out on qualification for a first ever European Championships after a play-off defeat to Wales, the FAI decided not to renew Eileen Gleeson’s contract as head coach. Ward was appointed in January, having formerly been in charge of Aston Villa’s women and she begins her term in charge when Turkey visit Tallaght Stadium on Friday week, February 21 in League B of the Nations League. Former Republic of Ireland netminder and record cap holder Emma…

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LAURA Anderson has faced the wrath of her followers once again after complaining about her first class flight. The former Love Island star flew back to the UK with her daughter, one-year-old Bonnie, in first class – which allowed her access to an onboard lounge and chauffeur-driven car to and from the airport. lauraanderson1x Laura tracked the trials and tribulations of travelling with a baby[/caption] lauraanderson1x Bonnie managed to snag a spare seat next to her mum[/caption] lauraanderson1x Laura tried to keep Bonnie occupied with reading and walking[/caption] But, despite coming under fire two weeks ago for complaining about her business…

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The King has taken the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister on a tour of the Cornish housing project he inspired – in a rare joint engagement between the monarch and political leaders. Charles was accompanied by Sir Keir Starmer and Angela Rayner during three visits in Nansledan, a 540-acre extension to the seaside town of Newquay. It is understood that the unusual engagement follows discussions about housing in past months between Charles and Sir Keir, in which the Nansledan project was mentioned. Sir Keir is said to have expressed an interest in seeing the development in person, with Charles…

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Greater Manchester Police has said that a “non-crime hate incident” has been recorded after a health minister was sacked over the weekend following comments made in a WhatsApp group chat. Former health minister Andrew Gwynne was sacked over the weekend after the emergence of offensive comments made in a WhatsApp group. Meanwhile, Oliver Ryan, the MP for Burnley who was elected last summer, is under investigation over comments in the same group and is expected to meet with the chief whip on Monday. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “We have received a small number of complaints relating to publicised…

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Shares of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) were up over 4% on Wednesday. The stock has dropped 11% over the past one month. The video game company faced a number of challenges in the third quarter of 2025 which impacted its performance and led it to lower its outlook for the full year. EA expects its business to gain traction in fiscal year 2026 as it continues to tackle these headwinds and revamp its portfolio. Q3 numbers Electronic Arts saw its revenues decline and earnings grow in the third quarter of 2025. Revenues decreased 3% year-over-year to $1.88 billion. Earnings…

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McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is expected to publish its fourth-quarter results next week, amid expectations for a mixed outcome. The market will keep a close watch on the event, looking for updates on business trends as the casual dining industry begins to recover from a challenging phase marked by cautious consumer spending and high operating costs. McDonald’s stock is yet to recover after falling from its all-time high in October last year, mainly reflecting investors’ concerns over reports of the company’s products causing an e-coli outbreak in certain US states. It has lost about 8% since then and underperformed the…

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The penny has been under fire for years, with the movement to eliminate the penny picking up steam last month after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency posted on X calling attention to the high cost of producing the single-cent coin.    ByBetsy Klein, CNN Monday, February 10, 2025 4:48AM Trump told the U..S Treasury to stop making new pennies. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt the production of pennies, citing the high cost of producing one cent. “For far too long the United States has minted pennies which literally…

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The bodies of all 10 people who died in a crash of a Bering Air caravan in Alaska on Thursday have been recovered from the wreckage, according to the Alaska State Troopers.    JUNEAU, Alaska — The bodies of all 10 people who died in a crash of a Bering Air caravan in Alaska on Thursday have been recovered from the wreckage, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Bering Air Flight 445, a Cessna 208B, crashed into sea ice about 34 miles southeast of Nome, Alaska, after going missing during a flight Thursday afternoon, authorities said. There were nine passengers, all…

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Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ: QCOM), a leading manufacturer and supplier of digital wireless communication products, Wednesday reported higher revenues and profit for the first quarter of 2025. December-quarter revenues increased 17% from last year to $11.67 billion. Revenue from the CDMA Technologies division grew 20% and Technology Licensing revenue rose 5% during the three months. Net income was $3.18 billion or $2.83 per share in Q1, compared to $2.77 billion or $2.46 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2024. Adjusted profit increased to $3.41 per share in Q1 from $2.75 per share last year. Prior Performance The post QCOM Earnings: Qualcomm Q1 2025 profit…

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A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it.    Super Bowl Monday, February 10, 2025 12:25PM Fans immediately took to the streets across Philadelphia to celebrate the Birds’ incredible victory. A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it. The NFL confirmed the person was part of the 400-member field cast. The New Orleans Police Department…

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Two hitters hoping to turn things around complete the top three ​Two hitters hoping to turn things around complete the top three    Getty Images February is here and spring training is just around the corner, which can mean only one thing around these parts: it’s time to rank minor-league prospects. Every team across the majors is selling hope to their fans: some are selling it in a more immediate fashion, in the form of active offseasons full of free-agent signings and trade acquisitions. Others, meanwhile, are selling it in the personage of prospects who could make the difference over the…

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Alphabet Inc., the holding company of Google, the search engine giant, discussed its AI strategy in its Q4 earnings call, highlighting the cost and performance advantages of its TPU infrastructure in AI inference. While Search continues to show healthy growth with AI integrations like AI Overviews resonating particularly with younger users, management outlined plans for Gemini’s monetization strategy, starting with subscriptions before potentially exploring advertising revenue. YouTube reported strong Q4 performance driven by brand advertising and election spending, with double the political ad spend compared to 2020. Technical infrastructure remains a key focus, with the company facing capacity constraints in…

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Video shows as thieves loaded hundreds of dollars of eggs and other breakfast foods from a Seattle cafe.    bird flu Monday, February 10, 2025 1:32PM Thieves loaded hundreds of dollars of eggs and other breakfast foods from a Seattle cafe. SEATTLE — Eggs have become an attractive target for thieves as the bird flu outbreak has sent prices to record highs. New surveillance video shows two suspects load hundreds of dollars’ worth of eggs and other breakfast foods into a white van before fleeing the scene. The burglary happened at Luna Park Café in Seattle. It comes as police are…

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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna and lawmakers are expected to announce legislation they are proposing to toughen laws against looting and impersonating emergency workers during disasters and the recovery process.    Monday, February 10, 2025 1:11PM Los Angeles officials and lawmakers are proposing legislation to toughen laws against looting and impersonating emergency workers during disasters. LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, L.A. County Sheriff Robert Luna and lawmakers are expected to announce legislation they are proposing to toughen laws against looting and impersonating emergency workers during disasters and the…

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Among those taking part in the two-day summit are heads of state, top government officials, CEOs and scientists from around 100 countries.    JD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more assertive approach to diplomacy. The 40-year-old vice president, who was just 18 months into his tenure as a senator before joining Trump’s ticket, is expected, while in Paris, to push back on European efforts to tighten AI oversight…

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The rookie produced a pick six off an errant Patrick Mahomes throw on his birthday ​The rookie produced a pick six off an errant Patrick Mahomes throw on his birthday    Getty Images Cooper DeJean couldn’t have drawn up a better birthday if he tried. The rookie corner not only became a Super Bowl champion after the Philadelphia Eagles demolished the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday 40-22, but DeJean was also celebrating his latest trip around the sun with Super Bowl LIX falling on his 22nd birthday. Moreover, DeJean proved to be a key cog in the winning effort.  Arguably the…

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Several southbound lanes the 110 Freeway were shut down Friday morning following a crash in Los Angeles.    TRAFFIC ByABC7.com staff Monday, February 10, 2025 2:59PM Several southbound lanes the 110 Freeway were shut down Friday morning following a crash in Los Angeles. Several southbound lanes the 110 Freeway were shut down Friday morning following a crash in the South Los Angeles area. The crash was reported around 6 a.m. at Century Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. AIR7 was over the scene where several cars appeared to be involved. Only the two right lanes of the freeway were open.…

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