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Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said the bomb threat made at his home on Wednesday night was “completely unacceptable” and that threats against politicians and their families would not be allowed to continue. There have been increasing instances of people gathering outside the homes of Irish ministers, some wearing masks and carrying anti-immigration banners. Last week, three men who gathered outside Harris' home were arrested on suspicion of harassing a public official. Immigration has become a hotly debated issue in Ireland, with the government struggling to accept record numbers of refugees and sometimes violent protests happening outside migrant accommodation. “This…

Photo: Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesGetty The worst thing that can happen to anyone is having their vacation photos ruined by unexpected summer breakouts or humidity-related hair issues. But from dehydration caused by plane travel to the sudden ingestion of alcoholic drinks and sugary treats, traveling exposes your skin and body to a variety of stresses, which is why beauty savvy people want to be travel prepared. “I travel a lot for work, so I've become a pro at this,” beauty expert and journalist Kayla Greaves wrote in an email to Forbes.com. Whether it's shooting campaigns, consulting, or writing, the beauty editor's…

(Bloomberg) — Private equity firm HG is considering options for French software company Septeo Inc, including selling a minority stake in a deal that could value the company at up to 4 billion euros ($4.3 billion), people familiar with the matter said.HG is in talks with potential advisers as it prepares to gauge interest from potential investors, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing the private matter.Septeo may attract bids from other private-equity funds, and a formal process could begin later this year, the people said. The talks are at an early stage and Hg could decide against…

An original watercolour from the first edition of J.K. Rowling's “Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone” has sold for a record $1.9 million (Rs 1,627,041.97) at an auction in the United States, more than three times its estimate.In a video by @sothebys, Kalika Sands explains the process behind the artwork on the cover of the book. The book was first auctioned for £85,750 (Rs 90,56,580) in 2001, before the Harry Potter series was completed. The piece is expected to sell for $400,000 to $600,000, according to Sotheby's, the highest pre-sale estimate for any Harry Potter item. Four bidders lasted nearly…

A moment from Meghan Markle's 2021 interview with Oprah Winfrey is making headlines again after a clip of the conversation resurfaced on TikTok. The interview took place shortly after Meghan and Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties. Meghan Markle says in resurfaced video that the palace ignored her pleas for help (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) (AP) {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the video, Meghan claimed the palace didn't help her with the negative press coverage. “I did whatever they told me to do, because of course it was through the lens of, 'And we'll protect you,'” she said. Get…

WILMINGTON, Del., June 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Akkermansia Company, creators of next-generation clinically proven gut health solutions, announces its entry into the U.S. consumer market. The company's founders first discovered and sequenced Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium responsible for protecting the intestinal barrier to support optimal health and longevity. Akkermansia muciniphila is naturally present in a healthy gut, but many people have low levels, which can cause leaky gut and inflammation that can lead to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other health problems. To solve this problem, Akkermansia has developed a dietary supplement containing scientifically-backed ingredients that replenish low…

Convicted felon and former president Donald Trump is expected to choose his vice president in the coming weeks. (Trump will likely make the announcement just before his sentencing hearing on July 11, to get ahead of a new cycle of coverage.) The two leading contenders, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, are so underqualified that they inevitably draw comparisons to Sarah Palin, John McCain's running mate in 2008. That was the last time a Republican presidential candidate had such an obviously inexperienced and unorthodox second choice.Given Trump's age and frailty, realistically, his number two may have…

Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images, courtesy TAS Rights Management Taylor Swift tries to leave each city on her Eraser Tour route in a slightly better state than when she arrived. The 34-year-old pop star is on a world tour in Europe this summer, but has continued her habit of donating to food banks along the way. And the Liverpool charity, where Swift performed three nights at Anfield Stadium earlier this month, says the singer's latest donation will fill a vital gap in their fundraising efforts and provide a year's worth of meals. “This is truly an incredible gift,” Rich Jones, chief executive…

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, British Columbia, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. (CityNews Image) With the summer travel season fast approaching, many Canadians say they are cutting back on their travel plans for the next two to three months because they can't afford to spend as much money. More than a quarter of Canadians responding to a CIBC summer spending poll said they are scaling back their summer travel plans as they struggle with the rising cost of living. Of those who said they've already booked a vacation, nearly two-thirds said they're taking a budget-conscious approach to summer fun, with…

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