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No, news presenters aren’t trying to seduce us with their stances
Life

No, news presenters aren’t trying to seduce us with their stances

And they’re not trying to communicate anything subliminally either. 2022 has been a hard year so far. Between the cost of living crisis, concerns about bodily autonomy, and the ongoing deterioration of our planet, it’s up to media organisations to get to the heart of the issues, and thankfully yesterday’s Liveline tackled one incredibly important […]

Missguided renamed after being bought out
News

Missguided renamed after being bought out

The fast-fashion brand will continue to operate under its former name. The clothes retailer Missguided has been renamed as MGL Realisations (2022) Limited after being bought out by Frasers Group. According to SkyNews, Frasers Group bought the retailer in a £20 million deal. The brand, however, will continue to trade under the name Missguided, despite […]

Over $2 million raised for toddler whose parents were killed in July 4 shooting
News

Over $2 million raised for toddler whose parents were killed in July 4 shooting

The two-year-old is currently being cared for by his grandparents after losing his mother and father in the shooting. Following the 4 July Chicago shooting in which seven people were killed and 46 others were injured, a significant amount of money has been raised for a toddler who lost both his parents in the massacre. […]

Sunny weather set to return tomorrow with highs of 23 degrees
News

Sunny weather set to return tomorrow with highs of 23 degrees

Fear not, sunnier days are coming. After a dreary few days, it looks like we could be in for some summery spells, with Met Éireann anticipating highs of 23 degrees in certain parts of the country for tomorrow. According to the national forecaster, tomorrow Thursday 7 July will get off to a cloudy start, with […]

TikTok sued after girls die during ‘blackout challenge’
News

TikTok sued after girls die during ‘blackout challenge’

The complaint states that TikTok knew that the deadly challenge was spreading on their app. The families of two children are suing TikTok after their daughters passed away after allegedly doing a “blackout challenge”. As The Guardian reports, eight-year-old Lalani Erika Renee Walton and nine-year-old Arriani Jaileen Arroyo passed away in 2021. In a lawsuit […]

Why we all could do with being a little more like Ekin-Su
Entertainment

Why we all could do with being a little more like Ekin-Su

This is Ekin-Su’s world, and we’re just living in it. Cast your mind back to the start of this year’s Love Island. The public had selected the couples, there was little to no drama in the villa and even far less chemistry. On social media, fans were concerned that we could be in for a […]

Is the Lonely Planet article about Dublin accurate? A Dubliner responds
Travel

Is the Lonely Planet article about Dublin accurate? A Dubliner responds

Our capital city was recently rinsed by the hugely popular travel blog. But just how accurate was it? Dublin — and Ireland, generally — has long enjoyed a much-coveted spot on tourism listicles, as well as a beloved reputation worldwide. We’re praised for our natural beauty, our rich heritage, and of course, our craic, but […]

Jamie Spears denies allegations he spied on his daughter
Celebrity

Jamie Spears denies allegations he spied on his daughter

Mr Spears has labelled the allegation, which featured in Controlling Britney Spears, as “false”. Jamie Spears, the father of pop star Britney Spears, has denied allegations that he spied on his daughter during her conservatorship. Mr Spears oversaw Britney’s conservatorship until he stepped down due to health issues in 2019. Last year, a judge ended […]

Here’s who Yvonne Connolly wants Jack Keating to couple up with
Entertainment

Here’s who Yvonne Connolly wants Jack Keating to couple up with

We see it for them. Irish fans were delighted to learn that Ronan Keating’s son Jack would be entering the Love Island villa for Casa Amor, and his parents are equally chuffed. In fact, it seems mum Yvonne Connolly already had a girl in mind for her son, but unfortunately, that islander has since been […]