More money but more pressure on the Government to spend Journalists had gathered at the Department of Finance today expecting a 'doom and gloom' Spring Economic Forecast that warned of the geopolitical threats to growth but the headline figure from the bri...

Journalists had gathered at the Department of Finance today expecting a 'doom and gloom' Spring Economic Forecast that warned of the geopolitical threats to growth but the headline figure from the briefing proved to be the opposite, writes Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan

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I had the opportunity to confront Pete Hegseth's bigoted spiritual mentor, Pastor Doug Wilson, and call him out on his history of hate, his misreading of the Bible, his hijacking of Jesus, and his cosplay Crusading.

It was worth it.

#CorkTraffic Reports of debris (ratchet strap) in the left lane at the SB Bore entrance to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Take care on approach.

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High expectations on Watt to drive Dublin’s regeneration but where is the Government funding to make it happen? - The Labour Party High expectations on Watt to drive Dublin’s regeneration but where is the Government funding to make it happen? - The Labour Party Welcome the appointment of Robert Watt as Chief Executive of the Dubl...

High expectations on Watt to drive Dublin’s regeneration but where is the Government funding to make it happen? - @mariesherlock.bsky.social

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This Isn't Trading. It's Theft from Your Retirement. Someone keeps making perfectly-timed bets right before the President speaks. The victims are your pension, your 401(k), and the country I took an oath to defend.

Fifteen minutes before the President announced he was pausing strikes on Iran, somebody moved $500 million in oil futures. Somebody knew. Somebody told them. Or somebody is them.
New piece ↓
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We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found Our Legacies of Enslavement team has found humanity and dignity, not blame or guilt, are at the heart of the conversation

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

What a dumb 🤡.

'Even if you wanted a bridge here, you don’t want this bridge'

Residents call out 'Celtic Tiger' bridge plans which they say will kill swans and see up to 20,000 vehicles funnel through quiet residential areas.

They might lose their lives.

Inquiring minds want to know

UAE first?

THE PRIME MINISTERS SHOCKING & SHAMEFUL IMMIGRATION PLAN AND WHY WE MUST OPPOSE IT YouTube video by Peter Stefanovic

The Prime Minister’s plan to offer rapid routes to settlement for those earning six-figure salaries whilst punishing and making lower-paid workers wait appears to be based on the notion that care workers are “low-skilled” because they are low-paid - its an absolute disgrace

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Emails show Amazon colluding with other firms to raise prices, California authorities allege The previously redacted messages were unveiled as part of an antitrust battle with California attorney general Rob Bonta

Emails released on Monday by California’s attorney general show Amazon allegedly colluding with other companies to raise the prices of pet treats, khaki pants, eyedrops and other products sold online

Our host just vanished, but Booking.com still said ‘no’ to a refund I was forced to lose all the £609 I had paid, although Booking.com couldn’t contact our host, either

Our host just vanished, but Booking.com still said ‘no’ to a refund

Sam Neill says New Zealand goldmine supporters have threatened him with violence Actor says his opposition to South Island development near his farm has led to personal abuse

Supporters of New Zealand goldmine threaten Sam Neill with violence

Judge refuses to reveal identity of former TD who gave reference on behalf of sex offender The court today dismissed Daniel Ramamoorthy’s appeal against his two year and four month sentence for sexually exploiting a 13-year-old boy.

The Court of Appeal has refused to reveal the identity of a former TD who provided a character reference on behalf of a one-time government advisor convicted of sexually exploiting a 13-year-old boy at a Christian children's camp jrnl.ie/7019032

She’s white and blonde so that’s ok with MAGA

Do Trump also.

Cork City Council Tells Dog Owners to 'Get Your Sh*t Together' in New Awareness Campaign Cork City Council has launched a dog fouling campaign with the slogan "Get Your Sh*t Together", urging owners to clean up and avoid fines of up to €3,000.

Cork City Council has launched a dog fouling campaign with the slogan "Get Your Sh*t Together", urging owners to clean up and avoid fines of up to €3,000. csalert.ie/0ZTFGD

A €50 million bridge first approved during the Celtic Tiger era is moving closer to construction — but questions remain over environmental checks along its protected river corridor.

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"Now a familiar face on the streets of the Ros na Rún soap drama, Laura brings heart, humour, and a whole lot of energy to every destination she visits on the show." ✨

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Investigation into dumping of animal carcasses in Tyrone Environmental inspectors have launched an investigation into a spate of illegal dumping of the bodies of dead animals in Co Tyrone.

Environmental inspectors have launched an investigation into a spate of illegal dumping of the bodies of dead animals in Co Tyrone

US singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder of 14-year-old girl The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said the 21-year-old D4vd, whose legal name is David Burke, was charged with first-degree murder.

US singer D4vd has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his apparently abandoned Tesla.

The charges revealed key details and were among the first concrete public moves made in a grisly and horrific case.
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A €50m 'Celtic Tiger' bridge is moving closer to construction in Sligo - despite no clear evidence of updated environmental checks, according to the @investigates.thejournal.ie

With the help of the Sandy Hook families, The Onion has reached a long-awaited deal to take over InfoWars.

We've enlisted the help of @timheidecker.bsky.social, who will be InfoWars' Creative Director.

Please stand by for more.

Kash Patel and the Lessons of FBI Leadership How does the current director stand up to his predecessors?

Hey Bluesky. I just posted my first article on Substack. And this makes my first Bluesky post. Check it out and share it if you like
Let the games begin. 🙃
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At tomorrow's confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee for Fed chair, expect Democrats to ask questions about any interactions between Warsh and Jeffrey Epstein

This excerpt is from a just-released report on Warsh from Senate Banking Cmte Democrats