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Why has Gazans hunger attained the status of moral crisis when Israels genocidal slaughter did not?
Mark OConnell
For the better part of two years now, we have watched in horror and helplessness as Israel has carried out its campaign of genocidal slaughter against the Palestinians of Gaza. We have seen tens of t ...[Continue Reading]
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A sting in the tail of summer: Are there more biting insects in Ireland these days?
Sylvia Thompson
With Irelands long warm summer attracting more people outdoors, getting bitten by insects or stung by wasps and bees can be painful and have debilitating consequences. Many of us have experience of ...[Continue Reading]
The Irish Times
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The persistent belief that crime is a serious national problem in Ireland is not true
David McWilliams
This week Fox News, that bastion of truth, claimed that violent crime in Dublin is surging. Armed with a statistic that murders and assaults were up 114 per cent, the American broadcaster reported th ...[Continue Reading]
The Irish Times
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Karen Hao on AI tech bosses: Many choose not to have children because they dont think the world is going to be around much longer
Nadine ORegan
Scarlett Johansson never intended to take on the might of Silicon Valley. But last summer the Hollywood star discovered a ChatGPT model had been developed whose voice husky, with a hint of vocal fry ...[Continue Reading]
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Raksha Bandhan: Could a mutual fund SIP gift today secure your siblings future?
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Raksha Bandhan is a time-honoured tradition celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. While sweets, clothes, or gadgets are the usual go-to gifts, a new idea can be gifting investments. Amon ...[Continue Reading]
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New study makes concerning discovery after testing samples from nearly 200 homes: 'It's a global problem'
Nicole Westhoff
Many people trust private wells to deliver clean, natural water but a new study reveals that's not always the case. What's happening? A three-year study from Pennsylvania State University found tha ...[Continue Reading]
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