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Several members of the Mothers Against Genocide group were arrested after blocking the entrance to Leinster House in Dublin following an overnight encampment to demand action on the situation in the Palestinian Occupied Territories. The group had staged a vigil on Mother's Day in remembrance of those killed in Gaza and were due to deliver a letter calling for the enactment of the Occupied Territories Bill. Despite tense exchanges, the protesters were forcibly removed by...

Angela Eagle, a Labour government minister, faced questions from Sky News presenter Wilfred Frost regarding the upcoming rise in household bills, including gas, electricity, council tax, water bills, and national insurance contributions. Eagle highlighted the government's efforts to increase wages and provide financial support to offset the cost of living increases, emphasizing the need to grow the economy to benefit all. Despite concerns raised by a think tank about the impact on employment, Eagle remained...

A toddler was suspended from nursery for alleged transphobic or homophobic behavior, along with 94 other pupils at state primary schools in 2022-23, including children as young as three or four years old. The Director of Advocacy at Sex Matters criticized the school leaders for projecting adult concepts onto young children, while the Director of the Free Speech Union expressed disbelief at such suspensions for breaching 'transphobia' policies in schools. The Department of Education emphasized...

Food trends on TikTok and Instagram rely on visually appealing thumbnails to capture users' attention, with close-up shots of creators eating and making eye contact being a major influence. This trend of intimacy while eating stems from the South Korean mukbang trend of the early 2010s, creating a sense of connection and authenticity with viewers. Viewers are drawn to these videos for the parasocial relationship they offer, allowing them to experience the sensory aspects of...

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...