Donald Trump, a former U.S. president, was convicted on all 34 felony counts related to false business records’ first-degree creation, as announced by the Manhattan courtroom jury on Thursday afternoon. This impending verdict implicates Trump, potentially the Republican candidate in the upcoming presidential race, as the first ex-president in U.S. history to undergo a criminal conviction.
Headlines
– Court hears allegations of deliberate obstruction in State agency reform: Professor Philip Nolan has alleged that some high-ranking individuals from the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) used false claims against him as part of a coordinated attempt to hinder structural change.
– Firm constructing national children’s hospital set for additional €107m payout in dispute resolution: The main construction firm involved in the creation of the new national children’s hospital is likely to receive a further €107 million payment, recommended by an impartial conciliation process.
– Prime Time debate aftermath: Five significant takeaways from the European election special: The Midlands North West RTÉ debate’s periodic chaos contrasted with the comparatively calm Ireland South election debate, with notable verbal tension arising towards the conclusion.
– Bloom 2024: Details of opening hours, admission costs, display gardens, and garden design exhibits: As Bloom approaches, the Irish gardening community is buoyed by optimism, flouting the typical weather conditions in favour of sunny picnics on the lawn adorned in boater hats and checkered sundresses.
– Weather outlook: Stabilised climatic conditions with vibrant sunlight will mark Friday. Peaks range from 15 degrees in colder northwest regions to a mild 20 degrees in the southeastern parts with light to reasonably strong northwest breezes. Clear skies and temperatures between 4 and 8 degrees expected with light variable winds at night.
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Summer brings about highly anticipated dining experiences – indulging in al fresco meals on a warm day, seafood specialities by the beach, discovery of novel culinary spots, convivial hangouts with pals, planning celebratory feasts and revisiting long-standing favourite places that never fall out of favour.
Life & Lifestyle
Amidst the melodies of Taylor Swift’s recent album, The Tortured Poets Department, a unique lyric goes, “You wouldn’t survive sixty minutes in the chaos that nurtured me,” recalling experiences at a local grocery store with an infant nursery which happily played a role in her upbringing.
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– Stephen Collins opines that the idea of Sinn Féin taking radical measures to deconstruct the existing societal structure is imaginative and unlikely.
– Despite its importance, Diarmaid Ferriter laments that the drive to address climate change has been dwindling.
Industry News
– The founder of the popular Irish family-owned bakery, Brennans Bread, Joseph Brennan, passed away at the age of 82 in Dublin, known affectionately as ‘Old Mr Brennan’.
Athletics
– The RDS has hosted unforgettable moments from various figures, sharing a common thread connecting Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top, The Kinks, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, Billy Joel, Britney Spears, Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Radiohead, Tina Turner, Guns N’ Roses, George Michael, Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Snoop Dogg, Kings of Leon, The Foo Fighters, wrestling stars like Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, Kurt Angle, Rey Mysteri and also the rugby team of Leinster?
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