Emma Ward from Athenry has been unable to charge her wheelchair since Storm Éowyn battered the country
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Economic data shows food and beverage prices still rising faster than long-term average, even as inflationary pressures easeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHigh food prices are now embedded in the economy, a retail analyst has warned, after new inflation data released on Wednesday.Egg prices surged 11% last year, and the cost of cooking oil is up 7%; lamb prices have jumped 17%, while shoppers are paying about 6% more for fruit and vegetables. Beer prices have lifted by 4%.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue…
An 80-year-old man was shot to death on Wednesday morning on the city’s South Side, police said. chicago shooting Thursday, January 30, 2025 3:28AM A Chicago shooting at 90th and South Bishop in the Brainerd neighborhood killed an 80-year-old man. Family identified him as James Stroud. CHICAGO (WLS) — An 80-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting Wednesday morning on the city’s South Side, Chicago police said. The shooting happened at about 10:03 a.m. in the 1400-block of West 90th Street near South Bishop in the Brainerd neighborhood, police said. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to…
BOSTON — It came as no surprise that the Chicago Bulls missed Zach LaVine in Wednesday’s 122-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. The game marked the first of an expected three-game absence for LaVine, who is not with the team ahead of the birth of his third child with his wife, Hunter. But even with plenty of heads-up, the Bulls couldn’t fully plan for a tough trip without their star. It wasn’t just his scoring — although the Bulls certainly could have used LaVine’s season average of 24 points. The Bulls couldn’t stir themselves out of offensive stagnation without LaVine,…
Thousands of Japanese people protested in Tokyo on Sunday over the summit their Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting US President Donald Trump will have on Monday. Thousands of Japanese people protested in Tokyo on Sunday over the summit their Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting US President Donald Trump will have on Monday. Thousands of Japanese people protested in Tokyo on Sunday over the summit their Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting US President Donald Trump will have on Monday.
UPDATED, 6:12 PM: The many turns in and out of court in the equity and competition disputes between CAA and Range Media Partners has seen the legal script flipped again. Two days ago, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a request by the David Bugliari-, Peter Micelli- and Jack Whigham-created Range’s request for a pause […]UPDATED, 6:12 PM: The many turns in and out of court in the equity and competition disputes between CAA and Range Media Partners has seen the legal script flipped again. Two days ago, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a request by the David…
The American Film Market is set to return to Los Angeles this year following a poorly received 2024 edition in Las Vegas. AFM 2025 will run November 11-16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, next to Beverly Hills. “Our return to LA holds special significance in the aftermath of the recent devastating fires,” […]The American Film Market is set to return to Los Angeles this year following a poorly received 2024 edition in Las Vegas. AFM 2025 will run November 11-16 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, next to Beverly Hills. “Our return to LA holds…
How to watch Knicks vs. Nuggets basketball game How to watch Knicks vs. Nuggets basketball game 3rd Quarter Report Only one more quarter stands between the Knicks and the victory they were favored to collect coming into this evening. Sitting on a score of 93-86, they have looked like the better team, but there’s still one more quarter to play. The Knicks entered the matchup having won four straight and they’re just one quarter away from another. Will they make it five, or will the Nuggets step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Denver Nuggets @ New…
In what marks the first time in its 22-year history that Entertainment 360 has taken outside funding, the talent management company has closed on an equity stake with global investment firm Carlyle. It is a substantial minority stake and the principals would not disclose how much. The company’s board and leadership remains intact, and the […]In what marks the first time in its 22-year history that Entertainment 360 has taken outside funding, the talent management company has closed on an equity stake with global investment firm Carlyle. It is a substantial minority stake and the principals would not disclose how…
How to watch 76ers vs. Kings basketball game How to watch 76ers vs. Kings basketball game 3rd Quarter Report The 76ers have overcome an early deficit to take the lead back in this one. They have jumped out to a 106-98 lead against the Kings. The 76ers entered the matchup having won three straight and they’re just one quarter away from another. Will they make it four, or will the Kings step up and spoil it? We’ll know soon. Who’s Playing Sacramento Kings @ Philadelphia 76ers Current Records: Sacramento 24-22, Philadelphia 18-27 How To Watch When: Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at…
Ball, who narrowly missed out on being named an All-Star starter, has a history of ankle injuries Ball, who narrowly missed out on being named an All-Star starter, has a history of ankle injuries Getty Images Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will be out at least one week after suffering a sprained left ankle during Monday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. Early in the second quarter, Ball made an incredible step-back 3-pointer over Jarred Vanderbilt. As Ball was backpedaling down the floor, he did not realize that Vanderbilt was behind him and he stepped on the Lakers forward’s foot.…
How to watch Celtics vs. Bulls basketball game How to watch Celtics vs. Bulls basketball game 3rd Quarter Report The Celtics already have more points against the Bulls than they managed in total against the Rockets last Monday. The Celtics have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Bulls 116-95. If the Celtics keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 33-15 in no time. On the other hand, the Bulls will have to make due with a 20-28 record unless they turn things around (and fast). Who’s Playing Chicago Bulls @ Boston Celtics Current…
Amid the allegations of the newly formed Government doing a “deal” with controversial TD Michael Lowry, the new Taoiseach and Tánaiste did not cover themselves in glory with their ministerial picks.
Sony Pictures on Wednesday said that it is pushing back the release date of its latest Insidious movie a year to August 2026, and in its place dating the Darren Aronofsky-directed Caught Stealing starring Austin Butler. The Sony/Blumhouse Insidious pic, to be released by Screen Gems, is the sixth entry in the horror franchise and […]Sony Pictures on Wednesday said that it is pushing back the release date of its latest Insidious movie a year to August 2026, and in its place dating the Darren Aronofsky-directed Caught Stealing starring Austin Butler. The Sony/Blumhouse Insidious pic, to be released by Screen…
Ireland and the EU are “sleepwalking into inertia” in the wake of DeepSeek’s rise to disrupt the global tech and AI industry, according to the founder of one of Ireland’s AI firms.
EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has elevated two VP-level development executives, Michael Azzolino and Nne Ebong, with new or expanded responsibilities. European-based Netflix Azzolino is moving back to the US to become VP, Scripted Drama Series Development. Starting his new job in July, Azzolino will report to Jinny Howe, Netflix’s VP of Drama Series. He will take on […]EXCLUSIVE: Netflix has elevated two VP-level development executives, Michael Azzolino and Nne Ebong, with new or expanded responsibilities. European-based Netflix Azzolino is moving back to the US to become VP, Scripted Drama Series Development. Starting his new job in July, Azzolino will report to Jinny…
Since he was seven years old, Dubliner Jordan Dargan has sat down with his family every year to tune into The Apprentice. And they’ll be watching together again this year, just with one major twist.
Everyone I know is lamenting their lack of ability to focus. We’re living in an age where notifications hound us from our pockets. Even if we turn notifications off on our phones, in our mind an inner bell is still dinging constantly, reminding us of the possibility that we might have notifications and suggesting oh-so-casually that ‘wouldn’t we might like to check them?’ And then there we are again dammit, sucked into the quicksand of the phone screen as another 20 minutes of our lives fly past.
A Boyzone concert was an astounding thing to report on, back in the 90s. There was the high-pitched sound coming from the capacity crowd. There were the adult performers being pelted with cuddly toys. There were the homemade placards held up by members of the audience, one of which read, rather memorably: “Rape Me Ronan”.
As few as 32,000 new homes will be completed this year, barely more than the shock 2024 total as the sector weakens, according to a new expert report.