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Two people discuss the concept of "boomerasking," where questions are asked solely for the asker to talk about themselves, leading to feelings of being ignored and losing friends. Experts recommend asking open-ended questions and actively listening to show genuine interest in the other person, fostering healthy relationships based on respect and understanding. Full Article

Jobseekers can now apply for benefit payments of up to €450 a week for three months, with rates decreasing after this period; plans for pay-related parent’s benefit are in the works for early next year, according to Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary. The Government is also exploring the introduction of pay-related carer’s benefit and other similar payments, with the aim of linking maternity and paternity benefits to salaries. The new pay-related jobseeker’s payment scheme is...

President Donald Trump discussed the possibility of seeking a third term in office during a phone interview with NBC News, stating he was "not joking" and that many people want him to do so. While emphasizing his focus on his current term, Trump mentioned being presented with ways to pursue a third term, despite it being prohibited by the Constitution. The president, who expressed a liking for working, acknowledged it was too early to seriously...

Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing 76-year-old woman named Linda, last seen with her dog on Sunday afternoon in Rochdale. Linda is described as 5ft2, of medium build, with white short hair, and was wearing a dark purple overcoat. Anyone with information should contact police quoting log 2670 of March 30, 2025. Full Article

In 2017, Donald Trump expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin over the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, stating he was "pissed off" by Putin's suggestion to replace Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Russian imports if a ceasefire was not agreed upon within a month. Despite his anger, Trump maintained he still had a good relationship with Putin and planned to speak to him soon. Full Article

The Welsh government plans to introduce a London-style bus system, with buses branded the same and operated under franchises overseen by Transport for Wales, to combat declining passenger numbers and service cuts. However, significant extra funding is needed to make the plan successful, as decreasing passenger fare revenue may put the system at risk. The proposal, set to be revealed to the Senedd, aims to create a simpler, connected public transport network, although concerns about...