In a recent presidential debate shown on TV, Kamala Harris adeptly and harshly targeted Donald Trump, reminding Keith Duggan, a correspondent from Washington, of the famous saying of Muhammad Ali’s: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”. This rhetoric is frequently mentioned in Philadelphia, a city known for its boxing history during the earlier times when the sport held a significant position in American culture.
On another note, the €13bn Apple tax ruling by the European Union’s Court of Justice has created unease in the Coalition Government, leading to urgent measures to manage the situation. Whether we should feel humiliated or not because of the revelation that Ireland provided Apple with illegal tax advantages worth €13 billion depends entirely on the opinion we value most, suggests John McManus.
Also in Ireland, a man has been arrested suspected of harassing a University of Limerick official in the midst of disturbance at the university following a failed housing project. In other news, Kyle Hayes, All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler five times over, was found guilty of reckless driving in County Cork, for exceeding the speed limit by overtaking nine cars at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone and has been banned from driving for two years. Lastly, the High Court was approached by a Dublin-based law centre along with three people, one being a child, to obtain legal permission to contest the validity of the 2024 update of Ireland’s climate action plan, citing constitutional rights to life and equality.
Faced with charges of pretending to be driving test candidates with learner permits, Alina Glont, a 42-year-old woman, showed up at Dublin District Court to confront Judge Gerard Jones on Monday, receiving a book of evidence.
The weather forecast for today anticipates a cool, breezy day graced by sunny intervals and occasional showers, most persistent in the north. The day’s peak temperatures will range between 11 and 15 degrees. Come nightfall, various areas of the north and west are expected to experience occasional rain showers whilst other regions enjoy mostly dry weather and clear periods. The night’s lowest temperatures will be between 5 and 8 degrees.
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Opinion section features David Robert Grimes questioning Elle Macpherson’s reassertion that a positive outlook can ward off cancer.
In Business, Fáilte Ireland expresses disappointment over the summer season’s dismal performance for the tourism industry. The imminent US elections, potential interest rate reductions, and potential UK tax increases are being meticulously monitored due to their potential impact on the future health of Ireland’s tourism. This is in light of new research indicating a lacklustre summer.
In Sports, Ken Early notes that Irish booing is growing louder as Ireland falls in the Nations League C as their control in midfield dwindles. This already marks a stark contrast to the last Greece visit where a nil all at half-time would have been a considerable improvement.
Life & Style highlights Washington’s food, culture, and political history amidst the ongoing US elections. Ali Dunworth writes that a trip to Washington DC guarantees a significant serving of Americana, especially for those intrigued by politics.
Podcasts touched on Ireland’s obligatory acceptance of the Apple tax windfall and suggested measures on its allocation.
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