Biden’s climate bill victory was hard won. Now, the real battle starts Implementing the $369bn Inflation Reduction Act amid tight deadlines and high-stakes midterm will be a challenge The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2022
I helped put Eric Allison behind bars. Then we met again as hacks My evidence put the purveyor of false passports in jail. Years later, I became his editor The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2022
Biogas tax credit benefits factory farms Experts say the Inflation Reduction Act's push for biogas is "one step forward and two steps back." Salon · Nov 5, 2022
6 key Celtic AGM talking points as ‘the club’ Rangers rapped over bottle thrower but fans made to wait over next chairman The Parkhead board faced shareholders at Celtic Park today and answered questions on a myriad of club topics Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022
Columba McVeigh: Search of bog for 1975 IRA victim paused for winter Columba McVeigh is one of the "Disappeared" victims of the Troubles whose bodies have still to be found Belfast Live · Nov 4, 2022
Buy an EV now or later? The tax credit rules are about to change DETROIT — Consumers who can find an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid that qualifies for the $7,500 tax credit now may want to snap it up before the end of the year, experts say, while others wanting to purchase EVs that aren't eligible might be better off waiting until 2023. Tribune News Service · Nov 4, 2022
Suspected Russian plot used political cartoons to influence US voters Social media users tied to Russia are using political cartoons to try to influence the outcome of tight electoral races ahead of the U.S. midterms, according to research provided exclusively to Bloomberg News. Tribune News Service · Nov 3, 2022
Lyra review – brilliant life and tragic death of Northern Ireland’s fearless young reporter Lyra McKee, killed by the New IRA in 2019, is shown here as an inspirational LGBTQ journalist, bravely addressing the lingering damage of the Troubles The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2022
Commentary: Incarcerated people face a higher risk from hurricanes Three months into hurricane season, anxiety is running high in New Orleans and other at-risk cities. Witnessing the wrath of Hurricane Ian, residents know all too well that their city is not yet out of the woods. There are, however, small signs of relief and progress amid this climate-fueled apprehension… Tribune News Service · Nov 2, 2022
Report on Army’s IRA agent Stakeknife to be published in the new year Operation Kenova was set up in 2016 to examine the activities of the high ranking mole within the IRA. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022
IRA man who was caught with guns used in Regency Hotel attack is out of jail Donegal man Shane Rowan, 44, who was nabbed driving a vehicle carrying the AK-47 type rifles in March 2016, walked free from prison late last year Dublin Live · Oct 29, 2022
Report: CATL Slows Its Battery Investment Plans In US/Mexico CATL, the world's largest EV battery manufacturer, might slow down its investment plans related to the first lithium-ion cell gigafactory in North America. InsideEVs · Oct 24, 2022
Yevgeny Prigozhin, known as Vladimir Putin's chef, revealed as Wagner Group mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, an elusive Russian oligarch linked to an election-meddling troll farm, now openly admits he founded the private military company doing Vladimir Putin's bidding in Ukraine. But his brazen new approach could spell trouble for the president. ABC News · Oct 22, 2022
IRS increases 401(k), IRA contribution limits for inflation The IRS is raising contribution limits to retirement plans, including 401(k) and IRAs, by a record 9.8% for 2023. Axios · Oct 21, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022 Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2022 Ooh, ah, up the ’Ra: Ireland grapples with singing of pro-IRA chant Country debates whether chant is legitimate expression of national pride or an affront to victims of the Troubles
Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022 Robin Bell: Man killed in IRA ambush 'had life stolen before he had the chance to live it' The 21-year-old was shot dead as he arrived with his brother and father at the family farm in Newtownbutler to milk cows
The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2022 Man killed in IRA ambush ‘had life stolen before he had the chance to live it’ Robin Bell was shot dead by the Provisional IRA on October 22, 1972 as he arrived to milk cows on his family’s farm.
Salon · Oct 20, 2022 The financial cost of climate denial As a warming planet brings economic tensions to a boil, following the money can reveal some critical stories
The Conversation · Oct 19, 2022 Ooh, ah, up the 'Ra: why Ireland's women footballers are under fire for singing after their historic win The Irish women’s football team has qualified for their first Fifa World Cup, beating Scotland 1-0. In the aftermath of the match, the team celebrated by cheering and chanting in the locker room, including the line “Ooh, ah, up the ‘Ra”, from The Celtic Symphony. Originally performed by The Wolfe…
Dublin Live · Oct 18, 2022 Bono claims major Irish gangland figure plotted to kidnap his kids and IRA issued death threats He also faced an assassination threat in America
Irish Mirror · Oct 18, 2022 John Kierans column: 'Politicians of any party should not be suing in a land of so called free speech' The national broadcaster in turn should not allow itself to be bullied or threatened by any political organisation and should be fighting every libel challenge.
Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson asks Taoiseach Micheal Martin to use influence to stop 'pro-IRA' chants 'We are asking the Irish government to use their influence in their jurisdiction to ensure that people desist from this kind of behaviour'
Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Bono still 'shaken' by Dublin gangland plot to kidnap his family The U2 frontman opens up about the incident in his memoir, 'Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story'
Irish Mirror · Oct 17, 2022 Dublin Airport responds after passengers filmed singing pro IRA song While the song has caused controversy it is now believed it could become even more popular because many people believe the women’s team were unfairly treated for singing it after qualifying for the World Cup Finals