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1 week, 3 days ago

Christmas 2024: Best gift ideas that are practical, useful, or helpful, or that last a long time.

Slate

Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. It was a “nice” gift to get—while not extravagant, it is also not particularly inexpensive—though it was more his style than mine, and, well, it’s just a cardholder. Several years later, it’s one of my favorite gifts I have …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Exploring compassionate, sustainable vegan leather from plants to products

India Today

As awareness of environmental issues and animal welfare grows, vegan leather is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional animal leather. Made from plant-based materials or synthetic substances, vegan leather mimics the look and feel of real leather without using animal products. Many believe it implies materials derived from vegetation, but vegan leather can also include plastics like PVC. As …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Life Transformed: How Aine Edwards Broke Free from the Routine of Chennai

The Hindu

Aine Edwards, a social worker and entrepreneur, has been living in Chennai and Mahabalipuram for nearly three years. She has been inspired by the vibrant communities and the challenges faced by children in India, particularly those from fishing communities. Through her efforts, she has helped provide education and opportunities for these children, including setting up a surfing program and establishing …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Style swap! Celebrities can't get enough of these controversial comfy shoes - and this £37 Amazon pair looks identical

Daily Mail

SHOPPING – Contains affiliated content. The £36.90 guoluofei Clogs are impressing hundreds of Amazon shoppers thanks to their similarly designed closed-toe brown suede, cork cushioning and buckled design - only for a fraction of the price. guoluofei Clogs Comfortable and supportive, the guoluofei clogs have drummed up over 1,000 five-star reviews on Amazon thanks to its quality and similar appearance …

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5 months, 1 week ago

The 8 Best Corkscrews for Every Bottle and Budget (2024)

Wired

There’s perhaps no device in the world that greater exemplifies the moment of need, the sort of thing you all but forget about until the exact moment it’s called for. Few things in life run a wider gamut of taste and expense than wine, which is simultaneously an everyday drink for the masses and a rich man’s plaything, the sort …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Grass pitches are taking criticism at the Euros, but are there other natural alternatives?

BBC

Grass pitches are taking criticism at the Euros, but are there other natural alternatives? Getty Images Artificial grass, like this pitch in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Championships, can degrade over time into microplastics A standard 11-a-side football pitch measuring 106m by 71m is covered with 120 tonnes of rubber crumb. New synthetic pitches …

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6 months ago

Carlos Sainz, ‘the cork in the bottle’ in the F1 driver lineup for 2025, to pick new team soon

Associated Press

MONTMELÓ, Spain — When Kevin Magnussen was asked why he and other drivers still don’t know if they will be racing in Formula 1 next season, the Dane pointed a finger — literally— at Carlos Sainz. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff recently said Sainz “deserves a top seat” but then appeared to dismiss the option that he would be alongside …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Oscars 2024: Cillian Murphy’s 1990s acid jazz band, and how the Cork music scene helped make him a star

The Independent

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And I was like, ‘What the hell is this …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Travelling to Portugal? 5 things to know about ‘Florida of Europe’ from gentle lifestyle to attractive tax policies

Hindustan Times

Portugal, a haven for retirees, holds a general election next Sunday, 50 years on from the 1974 "Carnation Revolution" that toppled a decades-long rightist dictatorship. 5 things to know about ‘Florida of Europe’ from gentle lifestyle to attractive tax policies Here are five things to know about the country: - 50 years of democracy - Portugal is marking the 50th …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Revealed: The formula for the perfect bottle of wine - as studies show the colour of the vessel, type of cork and even style of label can influence the taste

Daily Mail

Faced with a baffling array of increasingly expensive choices, choosing a bottle of wine can feel like a daunting challenge. And just this week, experts revealed that when it comes to white or rosé wines, choosing varieties in clear bottles can leave your wine tasting of wet dog or boiled cabbage. When the cheapest wine was given deceptively high pricing, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Michelin star awards 2024: Plenty to celebrate... and feel disappointed by

The Independent

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Elsewhere, there were some predictable, some well-deserved one stars handed out, such as Brat’s …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the drinks industry will mix it up in 2024

Live Mint

The global drinks industry of 2024 is a vibrant canvas of innovation, exploration and conscious consumption. This transformative trend isn't confined to London; there's a global rise in demand for low-and-no-alcohol drinks as stated by the latest International Wine and Spirits Research industry insight released in January 2024. The 30 Best Bars India recently introduced a new category, The Best …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

How the drinks industry will mix it up in 2024

Live Mint

The global drinks industry of 2024 is a vibrant canvas of innovation, exploration and conscious consumption. This transformative trend isn't confined to London; there's a global rise in demand for low-and-no-alcohol drinks as stated by the latest International Wine and Spirits Research industry insight released in January 2024. The 30 Best Bars India recently introduced a new category, The Best …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Passenger ‘found dead in bathroom’ on flight from Tenerife to Manchester

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The man is said to have been found dead inside the toilet on Tuesday after fellow travellers noticed the door …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Champagne stoppers in space: How cork will protect the next spacecraft to visit the Moon

BBC

Champagne stoppers in space: How cork will protect the next spacecraft to visit the Moon Nasa Cork will be used to insulate Nasa's new heavy-lift rocket, the Space Launch System When you think of cork, you might think of that pop of champagne on New Year's Eve – but some of this versatile tree bark will also be keeping astronauts …

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1 year, 1 month ago

14 best sparkling wines to celebrate with this Christmas (and beyond)

The Independent

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. From dinner parties and date nights to office gatherings and family reunions, we’ve …

1 year, 2 months ago

GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a statement on their Facebook page, the club praised the “heroism” of the …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Army deployed as more than 100 properties flooded in Co Cork town

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cork County Council said more than a month’s worth of rain had fallen in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

From the India Today archives (1985) | Terror in the sky: The Air India Kanishka bombing

India Today

The images were achingly familiar. This would have totally disabled the aircraft’s control surfaces which meant the pilot would have no time to react and would also explain flight 182’s sudden disappearance from the radar screen. The explosion took place when the baggage from flight 003 was in the process of being transferred by container to a waiting Air India …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Storm Betty has caused flooding on some roads in the …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Weather cancellations at Cork Airport with some flights diverted to Shannon

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. DAA, which operates Cork Airport, said as a result of inclement weather conditions on …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Ronan Keating will return to the stage in days at Finnish festival in first appearance since his brother Ciaran's death in horror car crash

Daily Mail

Ronan Keating will return to the stage on Saturday to perform at a festival just days after the tragic death of his brother Ciaran. Return: Ronan Keating will return to the stage on Saturday to perform at a festival just days after the tragic death of his brother Ciaran Family: The singer's older sibling, 50, was killed as he travelled …

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1 year, 6 months ago

WATCH: Toddler Runs Off With Corner Flag During Women's Football Game Between Cork City and DLR Waves

News 18

In a strange turn of events, a women’s football game in Ireland got delayed after a toddler ran away with the corner flag. As unreal as it sounds, this bizarre incident took place during an All-Island Cup football game between Cork City and DLR Waves on June 17. Following the completion of the fixture, Cork City FC Women celebrated their …

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1 year, 6 months ago

8 L.A. trees to love that aren’t jacarandas

LA Times

The blooming of jacarandas often signals the start of pre-summer, the most hopeful time of year. Although jacaranda flowers are beautiful to humans, says Evan Meyer, executive director of the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, they are not native plants and therefore “not beautiful to the wildlife of Los Angeles.” Meyer recommends redefining tree love by …

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Christmas 2024: Best gift ideas that are practical, useful, or helpful, or that last a long time.

Exploring compassionate, sustainable vegan leather from plants to products

A Life Transformed: How Aine Edwards Broke Free from the Routine of Chennai

Style swap! Celebrities can't get enough of these controversial comfy shoes - and this £37 Amazon pair looks identical

The 8 Best Corkscrews for Every Bottle and Budget (2024)

Grass pitches are taking criticism at the Euros, but are there other natural alternatives?

Carlos Sainz, ‘the cork in the bottle’ in the F1 driver lineup for 2025, to pick new team soon

Oscars 2024: Cillian Murphy’s 1990s acid jazz band, and how the Cork music scene helped make him a star

Travelling to Portugal? 5 things to know about ‘Florida of Europe’ from gentle lifestyle to attractive tax policies

Revealed: The formula for the perfect bottle of wine - as studies show the colour of the vessel, type of cork and even style of label can influence the taste

Michelin star awards 2024: Plenty to celebrate... and feel disappointed by

How the drinks industry will mix it up in 2024

How the drinks industry will mix it up in 2024

Passenger ‘found dead in bathroom’ on flight from Tenerife to Manchester

Champagne stoppers in space: How cork will protect the next spacecraft to visit the Moon

14 best sparkling wines to celebrate with this Christmas (and beyond)

GAA club in Cork hailed for opening floodgates to protect housing estate

Army deployed as more than 100 properties flooded in Co Cork town

From the India Today archives (1985) | Terror in the sky: The Air India Kanishka bombing

Flooding in Cork as Storm Betty lands in Ireland

Weather cancellations at Cork Airport with some flights diverted to Shannon

Ronan Keating will return to the stage in days at Finnish festival in first appearance since his brother Ciaran's death in horror car crash

WATCH: Toddler Runs Off With Corner Flag During Women's Football Game Between Cork City and DLR Waves

8 L.A. trees to love that aren’t jacarandas