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‘Transparency should not be optional when it comes to policing’: Garda chief cannot say how many of his serving officers have CRIMINAL convictions – as TD reacts to his jawdropping reason for not knowing
Ireland’s Garda Commissioner has come under fire after admitting he cannot say how many serving police officers have criminal convictions, prompting accusations that transparency is being treated as optional in policing. The revelation emerged during questioning by a TD (Teachta Dála, a member of the Irish parliament), who reacted with disbelief to the reasoning given…
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Halo On PS5 Is Off To A Slow Start, Expert Says
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Why Higgsfield Inked Deals for AI Avatars of Streamer N3on, UFC’s Israel Adesanya and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson, and More for New Film (EXCLUSIVE)
AI startup Higgsfield has struck licensing deals for AI-generated avatars of streamer N3on, UFC fighters Israel Adesanya and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, and basketball influencer Matt Kiatipis for a new 110-minute film called “Cully Hill Boys”. The project, directed by Aitore Zholdaskali and written by Tim Planagan, is billed as the first AI-generated production to use…
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Senate confirms new CDC director as diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak sweeps US
The US Senate has confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a vote that comes as the country grapples with a growing outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhoeal illness. The confirmation is significant given ongoing concern among lawmakers about public health leadership…
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FAA investigating possible violation of safety protocol involving Trump, Marine One
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a possible breach of safety protocol after an incident involving Marine One, the helicopter that transports the US president, and a commercial aircraft while Donald Trump was aboard. The review comes amid heightened scrutiny of US air traffic safety, with officials warning that risks appear to be rising more…
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Popular aviation influencer Shaun Dunne lifts lid on his new role after landing Dublin Airport gig – as he reveals details of next move in his highly ambitious plan…
Nineteen-year-old Shaun Dunne, the Irish teenager behind the popular social media page Shaun’s Aviation, has landed a job as a passenger service agent at Dublin Airport, moving from watching planes outside the perimeter fence to working inside Terminal 2. He attended a job interview on the evening of his final Leaving Certificate exam and began…
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5 Mexican cartel bosses charged in weapons, drug trafficking, timeshare fraud schemes, DOJ says
The US Department of Justice has charged five leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a violent Mexican criminal organisation, with running weapons and drug trafficking operations alongside a sprawling timeshare fraud scheme that specifically targeted elderly Americans. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other senior Justice Department officials outlined the charges, framing the…
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This Unique ‘Solo Journaling RPG’ Has a Kickstarter Campaign that’s Ending Soon
UK-based indie publisher Advent of Adventure has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a solo journaling tabletop RPG shaped like an advent calendar, with the funding drive closing within days. Players imagine a character tasked with rescuing Christmas from a treasure-hoarding dragon, opening a new “door” each day to reveal a writing prompt that carries the…
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Infantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew
Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew examines the mounting revolt against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who is reportedly “holed up” in Salé, Morocco, as he tries to save his presidency. Football federation leaders from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Federation are said to be considering drastic measures, including a “governance boycott” or even a breakaway rival…
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Magic Designer Says This Underrated Avatar MTG Commander Deserves More Play
Chris Mooney, lead designer of the Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender set, has named Katara, Water Tribe’s Hope as an overlooked Commander deck option worth trying. The card, part of a set built around giving core Avatar characters multiple versions across the show’s three seasons, is often eclipsed by flashier legendary creatures but…