Could we love Megan Rapine any more? The 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup has proved good entertainment so far, and well worth catching up on as the quarter finals approach. Aside from a rake of VAR-related controversies, the standout performance has come from the USA. Having mercilessly destroyed Thailand 13-0 in their opening contest – […]
“There is so much we don’t know about the health impacts of these products.” E-cigarettes have been officially banned in San Francisco, the first city in the US to do so. City officials voted unanimously on Tuesday to outlaw e-cigarettes, citing health reasons, noting that no available product has undergone premarket review by the US Food […]
It comes into effect from July onwards. Dublin Area Rapid Transit (DART) services will introduce a commuter text alert system in order to tackle anti-social behaviour. The new method will commence from early July, providing customers with a discreet means of reporting any issues that they may witness or directly experience while on board. The […]
On Graham Norton’s red couch tonight… With no Late Late Show to vie for your attention this evening (Friday 14 June), Graham Norton has your eyes and ears all to himself. As ever, it’s a star-studded affair. Madonna, fresh from protesting about Israel’s occupation of Palestine while simultaneously performing at the Eurovision Song Contest in […]
The trial is scheduled to take place next year. Brenton Tarrant, the man accused of carrying out the worst mass shooting in New Zealand’s history, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. 51 people were killed during in Christchurch on 15 March when a gunman opened fire in a coordinated attack. The attacker filmed himself […]
The incident occurred this afternoon. A helicopter has crash-landed on the roof of a skyscraper in New York, according to authorities. The New York City Fire Department has responded to the scene on 7th Avenue in Manhattan, with one fatality, believed to be the pilot, reported by officials. The incident took place at approximately 2pm, […]
Your money just got a facelift. New €100 and €200 banknotes are officially in circulation as of today, Tuesday 28 May 2019. The European Central Bank confirmed the introduction, highlighting the “new and innovative” security features associated with the banknotes. The notes will adopt a “feel, look and tilt” method and a satellite hologram with […]
A revolutionary move. Drinks company Diageo is set to introduce an “ambitious” new family leave policy to workers in Ireland and across international outlets, with both men and woman afforded 26 weeks fully paid parental leave. Announced on Wednesday (22 May), the new policy aims to set “a global minimum standard” of four weeks paternity […]
It’s the weekend. The weekend has landed. Living for the weekend. Etc. Movies, is it? We got ’em. Here are your best cinematic options on the box today, Saturday 18 May… Blades of Glory – Comedy Central – 8.10pm Blood on the ice. Spy – Film 4 – 9pm Comedic action romp with Melissa McCarthy and […]
The Minister for Health intends to seek the support of every TD and senator in the country on the issue. Minister for Health Simon Harris has signalled his intention to make children’s vaccinations mandatory by law. Speaking at day two of the Irish Medical Organisation (IMO) general meeting in Killarney, Minister Harris said that it […]
Surviving R. Kelly: The Impact will assess the aftermath of the six-part series that premiered earlier this year. More than just a television series, six-part documentary Surviving R. Kelly has proven to be a major pop culture moment, one that could yet have huge ramifications for its subject. First airing on American network Lifetime in […]
At a cost of an estimated £50 million. London’s Heathrow Airport is set to introduce a new system for passengers aimed towards replacing passport usage via facial recognition technology. According to a report in the UK Times, the £50 million technology (close to €58 million) will see passengers visit kiosks in order to scan their […]