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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Video game addiction is officially considered a mental disorder, WHO says

The World Health Organization, or WHO, made video game addiction an official disorder in which recurrent gaming causes negative consequences.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
First US state trial against opioid makers under way

America's first state trial against drug manufacturers blamed for contributing to the opioid crisis has started in Oklahoma.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
‘No more savage price cuts’ – ICSA tell ICM Camolin at meeting

ICSA has insisted that there be no more "savage" sheep price cuts in the short to medium term at a meeting with Irish Country Meats in Camolin, Co Wexford.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Palestinian business leaders to boycott US-led conference in Bahrain

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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Michael Avenatti pleads not guilty to defrauding Stormy Daniels

Lawyer Michael Avenatti has pleaded not guilty to charges that he defrauded his most famous client, porn star Stormy Daniels.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
FTSE 100 in the red despite boost from commodity stocks

London's blue-chip index failed to gather steam on Tuesday, despite a rally in commodity stocks.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Global Payments buying Total System Services in $21.5B deal

Global Payments and Total System Services, both based in Georgia, will merge in an-all stock deal valued at $21.5 billion.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
‘Guardian angel’ pigeon saves speeding driver from fine

Police in Germany have said divine intervention saved a speeding driver from getting a ticket after a pigeon photobombed a traffic enforcement camera at just the right moment.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
MacKenzie Bezos is worth $35B, and she plans to give half of it away

MacKenzie Bezos, who recently divorced from Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, revealed she plans to give at least half her wealth to charity.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Taliban insurgents want peace, senior leader says at Moscow talks

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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
UK equality watchdog opens anti-Semitism probe into Labour party

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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Video game addiction is officially considered a mental disorder, says WHO

The World Health Organization, or WHO, has made video game addiction an official disorder in which recurrent gaming causes negative consequences.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
Appeal to farmers after weedkiller detected in drinking water in Mayo

An exceedance for the herbicide glyphosate has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Newport, Co. Mayo.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
Appeal to farmers after pesticide detected in drinking water in Mayo

An exceedance for the pesticide glyphosate has been detected in the public drinking water supply in Newport, Co. Mayo.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
China ‘seriously considering’ restricting rare earth exports to US – Global Times chief

Beijing is considering a ban on exports of rare earth metals to the US, editor-in-chief of Chinese state-linked outlet Global Times has tweeted, warning it may not be the last...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 7 best deals you can get this Tuesday

Shop and save at your favorite retailers today.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Why does my iPhone screen crack so easily and what should I do now?

Repair shops generally cheaper than Apple, unless you have an iPhone XS Max. Most stores won't repair the Max because parts are too pricey.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Quorn cheers Greggs vegan sausage roll success as annual sales jump

Surging demand for Greggs' vegan sausage roll has helped meat-free food giant Quorn cook up a jump in annual sales.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
Martin Coughlan: Protests forcing the factories to play ball

Quotes for spring lamb remained steady yesterday as factories appeared to consider the supply and market situation.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Science & Tech
Apple's Siri needs an update. Here are 7 ideas to be more competitive with Alexa and Google

Siri first introduced in 2011, but lags behind Alexa and Google Assistant in consumer surveys. After years of promises, Apple needs to get serious.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos pledges half her fortune to charity

The ex-wife of Amazon founder and chief executive Jeff Bezos has pledged half her fortune to charity, following in the footsteps of billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
South Africa finally enacts carbon tax

After nearly a decade of delays, South Africa has just joined some 40 countries that have enacted national carbon tax policies, aiming to curb the rise in carbon emissions to...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
Agriculture tops State’s SME lending despite Brexit slump

Lending by the State-backed Strategic Banking Corporation (SBCI) slumped last year, and even a high-profile €300m Brexit loan scheme to help businesses ride out the impact of the UK's exit...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
India & Japan look to stem China’s growing regional influence with Sri Lanka port deal

In an attempt to bring some balance to China's growing domination across the Indian Ocean region, Delhi and Tokyo agreed to jointly develop Sri Lanka's largest and busiest seaport, Colombo....

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Politics
As US ramps up military force, Iran shows leadership with regional diplomacy

When history of the present US-Iran stand-off in the Persian Gulf is written, future scholars may note how it was Tehran that saved the day from full-scale war by its...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Flybe boss to step down following sale

The boss of Flybe is to leave the airline following its sale to rival operators for just £2.2 million.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Politics
EU vote results are the most dramatic upheaval in European politics in 40 years – Ken Livingstone

The results of the European Union election are the most dramatic upheaval in the politics of Europe since the first European Parliament elections 40 years ago. Read Full Article at...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Farming
Cattle slaughter figures increase by 5pc compared to same period last year

The number of cattle slaughtered in April 2019 increased by 5.2pc when compared to April 2018, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Nechirvan Barzani elected president of Iraqi Kurdistan

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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
Are Americans living the ‘American dream’ in rented trailer parks? RT’s Keiser Report finds out

Roughly 1 in 15 Americans live in so-called trailer parks which are shorthand for poverty, according to a report by the Financial Times. Most of them are part of households...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Former JLS singer Oritse Williams found not guilty of raping woman at hotel

Former JLS singer Oritse Williams has been cleared by a jury at Wolverhampton Crown Court of raping a woman at a hotel.

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Ramadan means fasting and Facebook for many in Middle East, data shows

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with its long days of fasting and prayer meant to draw worshippers closer to God and away from worldly distractions, is being reshaped by...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
US-China trade war could cost global economy $600 billion

Whoever wins the bitter trade row between the two biggest world economies, the US or China, the consequences are set to spread far beyond… erasing up to $600 billion off...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Austrian president dissolves Kurz’s govt after no-confidence vote

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Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Increase in Mount Everest permits ‘costing lives’

Nepal's reluctance to limit the number of permits it issues to scale Mount Everest has contributed to dangerous overcrowding, with inexperienced climbers impeding others and causing deadly delays, seasoned mountaineers...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Business
WannaCry? Laptop infected with world’s most dangerous computer viruses sold for $1.35 million

Bidding on a laptop packed with some of the world's most dangerous malware closed at $1.345 million on Tuesday. The laptop is running 6 viruses that have caused financial damages...

Posted by The Analyst | May 28, 2019 | Breaking News
Gap between property asking and selling prices widens amid ‘weaker market’

The gap between the asking price of homes and the eventual selling price significantly widened last year as cautious buyers negotiate harder on price, according to new data.