Housing charity wants full State funding despite €15m bailout, spending watchdog found – The Irish Times

In this easy and flavorful recipe by Jamie Oliver, jacket potatoes are stuffed with spinach, goat's cheese, and red pepper before being cooked in the air fryer for a crispy skin and fluffy middle. The potatoes are coated in olive oil and sea salt, cooked at 180°C for 40 minutes, then filled with a mixture of mashed potato insides, spinach, pesto, cheese, and pepper before being cooked for an additional 10 minutes. Jamie recommends squeezing...

In a TikTok video, Dr. Karan Rajan explains that frozen food never technically expires, as long as it stays frozen, but may lose quality over time due to freezer burn and oxidization. To maintain taste, store food in vacuum-sealed containers, date items, and keep the freezer below zero degrees. Dr. Rajan emphasizes the importance of safe food handling practices over best before dates for frozen food. Full Article

The author reflects on a moment at a restaurant where a man wrongly assumes she is lonely and in need of companionship. She discusses societal pressure to conform to traditional relationship norms and her own journey towards self-acceptance as an independent woman. Despite feeling different from those around her and facing judgment for her choices, she embraces her strength and independence, rejecting the idea that she needs a partner to feel complete. Full Article

King Charles attended the Royal Variety Performance alone as Queen Camilla was unable to attend due to a chest infection. The Queen, who has reduced her duties due to illness, is still recovering from symptoms. Despite his own health battles, King Charles continued with his official duties and attended the event, where he enjoyed performances and socialized with guests. Full Article

Labour's lead over the Tories in running the economy has dropped significantly since the election, with just 38% now backing Labour compared to 33% for the Conservatives. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced criticism for controversial decisions, leading to a decrease in personal approval ratings from plus seven to minus 18. Polling by Savanta shows Labour's lead on key issues like cost of living and taxation has also decreased, with many voters no longer trusting the...

During the trial of a law professor accused of murder, firearms expert Curtis Marshall testified that human reaction time can be affected by stress and inexperience, noting that individuals can shoot faster than they can observe changes in their environment. The accused, barrister Diarmuid Phelan, allegedly shot and killed trespasser Keith Conlon on his farm, claiming he intended only to fire warning shots. The prosecution argued that Mr. Phelan fired three shots at the trespassers,...