DUBLIN, Ireland: The number of new homes built in Ireland dropped by 6.7 percent last year compared to 2023, according to data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO). In total, 30,330 new homes were completed in 2024. The figures reveal a notable decline in apartment completions, which fell by 24.1 percent to 8,763 units. ...
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Taking off to new heights: Gwadar's first international flight makes history
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Giving up hope to retrieve body, Nepali family perform cremation of deceased mercenary using "Kush"
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PM Modi to Visit Bihar ahead of Elections: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna (Bihar) [India], January 25 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Bihar, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said on Saturday that elections are approaching in the state and every day someone or the other will come to Bihar. ...
The Rise of JD Vance: A Prominent Voice in the Republican Party
We're not yet two weeks into the second Trump presidency, and boy what a difference those few days have made. One of the things, though, that has become very apparent very quickly, even during the campaign, is what a great choice President Trump made in his vice president, JD Vance. The guy is a star; I expect that we'll see him behind the Resolute Desk one day, too. ...
Top USAID Officials Put on Leave After Refusing Access to Elon Musk's Department
Two top security officials at the US Agency for International Development were put on administrative leave Saturday night after refusing to allow officials from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to access systems at the agency, even after DOGE personnel threatened to call law enforcement, multiple sources familiar told CNN. ...
Timothée Chalamet Rides Lime Bike to Bob Dylan Biopic Premiere
Timothée Chalamet’s choice of vehicle to the London premiere of the Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown on Tuesday night won him a new legion of fans – and a few sceptics. The actor, who was Bafta nominated for his role on Wednesday, rode on to the red carpet on a Lime bike – one of the capital’s popular rental bicycles, which you can hire via an app. ...
Experience the Charm of East Village Union Square New York Hotel
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Deal reached to return Israeli hostages, end hostilities in Gaza
University of Michigan to end ties with Chinese university Disney pledges $15 million in LA fire aid as more stars lose homes Animal rescuers care for LA fire evacuees - dogs, donkeys, horses ...
American Man Accused of Sexual Assault Extradited to US
PARIS (AP) — French Appeal Court prosecutors said an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said, “So I raped you,” was being extradited Thursday to the United States. ...
Department of Transportation Sues Southwest Airlines Over Chronic Flight Delays
The Department of Transportation is suing Southwest Airlines, claiming the company illegally delayed certain routes for months. The agency said Wednesday that from April to August 2022, Southwest had 180 flight disruptions on its routes between Chicago and Oakland, Calif., and Baltimore and Cleveland, making the flights "chronically delayed." ...
U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise to Highest Level in Eight Months
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. ticked up this week to slightly above 7%, the highest level in eight months. The rate rose to 7.04% from 6.93% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. A year ago, it averaged 6.6%. It has risen for five straight weeks. ...
Learner Tien Makes History at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Learner Tien, a 19-year-old qualifier from California, became the youngest American man to reach the Australian Open’s third round since Pete Sampras in 1990, upsetting a racket-tossing Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (8), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in a match that began Thursday night and ended in the wee hours of Friday. ...
Netanyahu Delaying Gaza Hostage Deal Amid Last-Minute Crisis
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that a “last minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited agreement to pause the fighting in the Gaza Strip and release dozens of hostages. Israeli airstrikes meanwhile killed dozens of people across the war-ravaged territory. ...
Fresno State Forces Overtime in Thrilling Victory
On Tuesday night, Fresno State basketball pulled off a stunning comeback to force overtime against their rivals. The game, which was a nail-biter from start to finish, had fans on the edge of their seats. ...
Deal reached to return Israeli hostages, end hostilities in Gaza
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Scott Bessent Nominated for U.S. Treasury Secretary: What You Need to Know
Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Treasury secretary, is expected to declare during his confirmation hearing on Thursday that Trump has the potential to usher in "a new economic golden age." ...
The Link Between Gut Viruses and Food Addiction
Some researchers suggest that a virus lurking in the guts of some people interferes with their neurotransmitters, giving them a bigger surge of serotonin and dopamine (the feel-good chemicals) when they eat junk food. In other words, they may be dealing with a microbial invader, making it more difficult to put down that family-sized bag of potato chips. ...
Pittsburgh Penguins Forward Evgeni Malkin's Three Stanley Cup Rings Stolen in Burglary
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin’s three Stanley Cup rings were stolen in a burglary, officials said Wednesday, in yet another break-in at the home of a high-profile professional athlete. ...
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center to Undergo $224 Million Renovation
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2027 with the completion of a $224 million renovation and expansion project. The goal of the project is to ensure Opryland remains the flagship property for Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc. (NYSE: RHP), attract more premium corporate groups, and evolve alongside Nashville. ...
St. Louis Developer Kevin Morrell Files for Bankruptcy
Kevin Morrell, principal with St. Louis developer Green Street, has filed for personal bankruptcy protection listing millions in liabilities tied to the troubled company's projects. ...
President Biden Removes Cuba from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
President Joe Biden removed Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, according to a White House announcement Tuesday. ...
Sofía Vergara and Lewis Hamilton Spark Romance Rumors During NYC Lunch Date
Sofía Vergara and Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton had the rumor mill swirling after they were spotted dining out for lunch in New York City earlier this week. ...
Los Angeles Clippers Make History with Record-Breaking Win over Brooklyn Nets
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points, James Harden added 21 and the Los Angeles Clippers had the largest margin of victory in franchise history, routing the Brooklyn Nets 126-67 on Wednesday night. ...