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Green Party TD hits out at Government decision to end eviction ban
Updated at 13:13 A Green Party TD has blasted the Government’s expected decision not to extend the eviction ban beyond March, arguing that it does not reflect the party’s values. Following a meeting of the three coalition leaders and the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien on Monday night, it isContinue Reading
After 70 years, Stalin’s shadow still looms over Russia and Ukraine – but Putin is a tyrant in his own right
Joseph Stalin took his last breath 70 years ago. He died of a cerebral haemorrhage on March 5 1953, aged 74, at his dacha – or country house – west of the Kremlin in a leafy pocket of Moscow’s urban sprawl. Now, more than 30 years after the end ofContinue Reading
Prostate cancer test: is it time to ditch the digital rectal examination?
The finger-up-the-bottom examination for prostate cancer has been drawn into question. An international panel of experts recently suggested that so-called digital rectal examination for “active surveillance” should be replaced by MRI scans. This news may be celebrated as the overcoming of an intrusive medical examination by the forward march ofContinue Reading
Blue ticks: what evolutionary theory tells us about the turmoil around social media verification
Paid-for verification can disrupt our expectations about the reliability of profiles on social media Shutterstock / Poca Wander Stock “Integrity,” “Professionalism”, “Creativity” — three of many words I used to see around one of the offices I worked in in New York. Like other aspects of corporate culture, these annoyedContinue Reading
Our pick of 10 of the best documentaries by women to watch on International Women’s Day
One of the many fields in which women excel is film: There have been hundreds of incredible female filmmakers who have directed brilliant movies over the years, including Alice Guy-Blaché (1873-1968) – who is generally regarded as the first female director – art house legends Clare Denis and Agnès Varda,Continue Reading
Man Utd star Shaw issues grovelling apology for ‘unacceptable’ Liverpool loss
LUKE SHAW issued a grovelling apology to Manchester United fans following the 7-0 defeat to Liverpool. The defender was one of the worst performers at Anfield with Gary Neville labelling him “appalling”. 1 Luke Shaw admitted he was embarrassed after the Liverpool defeatCredit: Getty Shaw twice gave the ball awayContinue Reading
California governor says state won’t do business with Walgreens over position on abortion pill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom successfully quashed a recall attempt last year in California. Asked if he’s getting ready for a presidential run, Newsom insisted that was not the case. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday said the state would no longer do business with Walgreens,Continue Reading
Yes, These Spider Species Are Named After ‘The Big Lebowski’
Arachnophobes are in for a world of hurt.Continue Reading
Ukraine war is blurring the lines between Nato and the EU on defence policy
The EU and the Nato have proved crucial in bringing together their member states around a coordinated response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Recognising the continued Russian aggression, the two organisations recently signed a joint declaration committing to play mutually reinforcing, complementary and coherent roles while also reaffirming Nato asContinue Reading
Jeremy Hunt should listen to Sir James Dyson when he warns tax hikes will drive businesses out of UK
BREXITEER James Dyson is the genius who built a multibillion-pound indus- trial empire on a humble but revolutionary new vacuum cleaner. He is among Britain’s biggest employers, a huge personal taxpayer and arguably the greatest business success story in recent memory. The Chancellor is hell-bent on using his budget toContinue Reading