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Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Science & Tech
Forget Batman. New species of bat-winged dinosaur discovered

Another dinosaur species with bat-like-wings has been discovered, scientists announced in a new study published Wednesday. The 163-million-year-old fossil, which was a complete skeleton, was found by a farmer in...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Business
Technology could widen the gender employment gap – IMF

A new report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has found that women face a greater threat of losing their jobs to technology than their male counterparts. Read Full Article...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Markets rocked as US-China trade tensions heat up

Escalating US-China trade tensions remained in focus on Thursday as the FTSE 100 followed global stock markets into the red, dragged down by the fallout.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Spurs fan dances with delight again after cruel online trolling

A Spurs fan with Down's Syndrome who was cruelly mocked by online trolls danced with joy again as her side reached the Champions League final.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Royal baby Archie has a canine namesake who lived in a replica Windsor Castle

A Lottery winner who commissioned a replica of Windsor Castle so her dog, Archie, could enjoy last year's Royal Wedding is wondering whether her pampered dog was an inspiration for...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Science & Tech
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes: Social network should be broken up

Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook, said the social networking giant should be broken up in an op-ed on The New York Times.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
‘Farmers across the continent are getting a higher milk price’

Milk processors right across the continent are paying a higher price for their farmers' milk with the three major Irish companies languishing in the ‘relegation zone' of the European Milk...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
UK economic growth expected to show pre-Brexit boost in first quarter

Britain's economic growth is expected to have accelerated in the first quarter, but economists warned that the boost will not be reflective of the delay to Brexit.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Science & Tech
The 9 best deals and sales you can get online this Thursday

Grab the best deals online this Thursday.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Retailer Zavvi apologises for Champions League prize email glitch

Retailer Zavvi has said it is “extremely sorry” to customers after sending out a mass email congratulating all the recipients on winning VIP tickets to the Champions League final.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
Fall off in sales of land as leasing becomes more popular – report

The land market in Ireland saw increases in values, on average, of 12pc in the past 12 months, with long term leasing becoming more prevalent, particularly for younger entrants to...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Boss at B&Q group sees pay jump to £1.8m despite tumbling profits

The outgoing boss of B&Q owner Kingfisher has seen her total pay package swell to £1.8 million thanks to a hefty salary hike and bonus awards despite plunging profits.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
Farmers face hold for funds due to TAMS demand

It is unclear whether farmers who made applications for grant aid under the last tranche of TAMS will get funding in the current round.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Notre Dame’s melted roof leaves concerns over lead levels

Notre Dame's melted roof has left very high lead levels in the plaza outside the cathedral and in adjacent roads.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Pope Francis issues new law requiring all priests and nuns around to report clergy sexual abuse to church authorities

Pope Francis has issued a new law requiring all Catholic priests and nuns around the world to report clergy sexual abuse and cover-ups by their superiors to church authorities.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Alleged serial rapist Joseph McCann refuses to leave cell for court for second day

Alleged serial rapist Joseph McCann could be visited by a senior judge in jail after he refused to appear in court for a second day.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Tesco Bank quietly stops selling travel insurance

Tesco Bank has quietly dropped its travel insurance offering, after ending its partnership with the same company used by John Lewis for a similar product.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Business
Renewables growth is stalling, warns IEA

Renewable energy deployment stalled out last year, raising alarm bells about the pace of the clean energy transition. Read Full Article at RT.com

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Retailer Zavvi in Champions League final prize email glitch

Retailer Zavvi has apparently mistakenly sent out a mass email congratulating all the recipients on winning VIP tickets to the Champions League final.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
Farmer awarded huge damages over infertile bull

A Co Galway farmer was today awarded nearly €16,000 in damages when a court ruled he had been sold an infertile bull.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
Four handy-sized properties in Leinster up for sale with prices from €200,000

The auction season continues to get busier, albeit at a steadier pace than recent years. This week sees a number of smaller properties go to auction in the Leinster region.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Science & Tech
Adaptive controllers are game changers for disabled gamers

Erin Hawley doesn't care if she wins or loses, but with adaptive controllers, she and so many other disabled gamers are able to play the game.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
North Korea fires ‘two short-range missiles’

North Korea has fired two suspected short-range missiles from the west of the country, according to South Korea's military.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Farming
Minister hints at issues getting beef support package over the line in EU

The Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed has said that less of an understanding in the EU of the immediate issues facing beef farmers.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Putin says Russian military will be strengthened in Victory Day parade speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told the annual Victory Day parade in Red Square that the country will continue to strengthen its armed forces.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Business
Thorny dilemma: Will Trump manage to rein in oil prices & keep on pressuring Iran & Venezuela?

The US' aggressive rhetoric against such oil-producing majors as Venezuela and Iran may potentially send global oil prices skyrocketing. However, a surge in price for crude is seen by Washington...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Jury to hear from ‘whistleblower’ in New York sex cult trial

Jurors in the trial of Keith Raniere, founder of the cultlike Nxivm organization who faces sex trafficking charges, are expected to hear testimony on Thursday from a former prominent member...

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
Ocado leads £7m investment in food robot firm

Investors led by Ocado have backed a robotics firm specialising in meal assembly in a funding round worth £7 million.

Posted by The Analyst | May 9, 2019 | Breaking News
First Dyson electric car on track for 2021 launch, says entrepreneur

The first details of Dyson's first electric car have emerged, as the vacuum cleaner-maker looks to take on the likes of Tesla.