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Image caption, Councillor Joy Beard is celebrating her victory in the local elections in the Republic of Ireland.Article informationauthor, Anna Maguirerole, BBC News Northern Ireland reporter June 10, 2024 11:42 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoA tiny party born out of a building scandal has challenged big names in local elections in the Republic of Ireland – and won a seat. The 100% Reparations Party’s “accidental politicians” won four seats in rural Donegal.They are demanding better compensation for the many people whose homes are collapsing because they were built with faulty mica blocks.Encouraged by this result, they are now considering running for…

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The City of Charleston is partnering with a consulting firm to expand a program that taps into the creativity of Charleston’s youth while teaching them business skills for the future.The city is working with Community Solutions Consultants LLC to expand the Palmetto Artisan for Youth program beyond Palmetto Rose. The program offers young people ages 9-16 a year-round opportunity to gain experience running their own business and also provides mentorship.Organizers are excited to introduce new offerings this summer that will allow attendees to stretch their creativity and make a profit.Jihare Jackson participated in the program and…

WILMINGTON, Del. (Associated Press) — Hunter Biden’s The gun trial began on Monday with deliberations on whether the president’s son is guilty. Federal firearms violations According to prosecutors, the defendant was charged in 2018 over a revolver he purchased while he was addicted to crack cocaine.He was charged with three felonies in the incident. Some of the darkest moments Regarding his history of drug addiction, the prosecution Former Loverpersonal text messages and photos showing Hunter Biden holding drug paraphernalia and semi-nude to allege he broke the law.”No one is above the law,” prosecutor Leo Wise told jurors in his closing…

By Dan Murphy, ESPN staff writerJune 10, 2024 6:57 PM ETcloseCovering the Big TenJoined ESPN.com in 2014Graduated from University of Notre DameLAS VEGAS — NCAA President Charlie Baker said the settlement of the association’s pending antitrust lawsuit will put financial pressure on everyone in college sports but also give universities more certainty as they plan a new system that will allow them to distribute more money to athletes.The NCAA announced last month that it had agreed to terms to settle three federal antitrust lawsuits that it sees as the most immediate, and perhaps greatest, threat to the association’s future. As…

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — When Caitlin Clark found out she hadn’t been selected to play for the U.S. Summer Olympics team, she had a simple reaction. “She said, ‘Coach, they woke up a monster,'” Indiana Fever coach Christy Sides said. “I thought it was awesome.” Clark got the call while on the team bus Friday night. Fresh off the best night of his career in a win over the Mystics, the news was more motivational than disheartening. “I know it’s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way, whether I stay or not,”…

KOLKATA: Of the 59 French citizens eligible to vote in the European Parliament elections held at the French Consulate on Rajasthan Road on Sunday, only 16 turned up to cast their vote. Of the rest, some opted for “proxy voting”, where they nominated a voter registered on the French electoral roll to vote on their behalf. “Posters were put up of the 38 political parties that took part in the European Parliament elections, in which France has 81 seats. Voters had to choose a party and put just one ballot in an envelope, seal it and drop it in a…

59 minutes agoby Theo Leggett, BBC International Business CorrespondentGetty ImagesChinese companies are said to be able to build electric cars 25% cheaper than their European and American rivals.The European Union is widely expected to impose tariffs on China this week after the country is accused of selling electric vehicles at unfairly low prices.The BYD Seagull is a small, inexpensive, sleek electric vehicle (EV). It might not break any speed records, but it’s a great little urban car for the wallet.In China, the car has a starting price of 69,800 yuan ($9,600, £7,500) – we expect it to cost at least…

Sunrise Anchor & Reporter Team USA announces Olympic mountain bike team in Bentonville Updated: June 10, 2024 8:21 PM CDT They can’t afford it. Brett from Fort Smith brings you 40/29 news. “For some, the road to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris starts in Bentonville!” 40/29’s Phil Reed has more details on the big announcement that will be made there tomorrow. Tomorrow, USA Cycling will announce the men’s and women’s Olympic mountain bike teams. It will be at 10 a.m. at the Leisure in Bentonville. The city has partnered with USA Cycling in 2022 to designate Bentonville as the…

After the Oklahoma Press Association, staff from The Trend gathered together to present their many award-winning works. trend For the first time, the newspaper won eight awards in the Oklahoma Press Association’s (OPA) annual Better Newspaper contest. OPA is an organization that supports and advocates for Oklahoma’s 180 newspapers. The annual awards ceremony took place on Saturday, June 8, and brought together journalists from across the state to talk about the world of journalism. The event featured an awards ceremony to recognize journalists who have made significant contributions to the field. The evening began with a networking reception. trendstaff engaged…

Daytona Beach, Fla., June 10, 2024 – The LPGA Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received the Best Engagement for Good award in the Impact category at the prestigious Hashtag Sports Awards. The award was presented to the LPGA Foundation’s LPGA*USGA Women’s Golf “One Million MORE Girls” campaign, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at expanding access and opportunity for young female golfers. The Hashtag Sports Awards are hosted by the Engagement Academy of Sports Entertainment and celebrate excellence in engagement within the sports, media and entertainment industries. The LPGA’s win highlights the organization’s commitment to inspire and empower the…