Thursday 9 December, 2021
A former detective told a court he initially viewed Smollett as the victim of a homophobic and racist attack.
A federal judge will assess penalties in the case against the companies.
China tops the list based purely on the number of tonnes of CO2 produced. But there are other things to consider too.
Ireland captain Ciara Griffin praised her team for staying united in a tough week.
Ciara Griffin and co. were deserved winners as Lindsay Peat scored a fitting try.
The visitors will provide a stern test for Adam Griggs’ side at the RDS.
Adam Griggs has unveiled his matchday 23 for Friday night’s Test against the USA in Ballsbridge.
The law would have imposed the vaccine mandate on those working for private companies with more than 100 employees.
The race was expected to be a comfortable Democratic win but became a toss-up in the closing days of the campaign.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said he would appeal the judge’s ruling to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Biden had ruled out mandates in the past but feels the action is now required as almost 70 million Americans remain unvaccinated.
His comments came after a whistleblower Frances Haugen, gave evidence to US politicians yesterday.
Ernest Lee Johnson, 61, was executed for the 1994 murders of three convenience store workers.
Facebook’s annual revenue has more than doubled since 2018 to a projected $102.5 billion (£88 billion) this year.
Our columnist finally returns to his home town of Boston after the post-Covid travel ban is lifted.
Democratic Senator Joe Manchin refused to vote in favour of Biden’s plan.
The coming days are expected to be the most critical yet for Biden’s presidency.
The hosts stormed to a 19-9 success.
Almost 15,000 people – most of them Haitians – converged on the area just days earlier seeking asylum.
The game could be rescheduled for October 2022.
China could shut 47 planned power plants in 20 developing countries.
The SpaceX capsule carrying four space tourists landed in the Atlantic after three days in orbit.
The 78-year-old Durst will appeal against the conviction, which carries a mandatory life sentence.
Groves of gigantic sequoias could be in the path of the wildfires.
Measures include all US-based employers with more than 100 workers will have to ensure employees are vaccinated.
Park visitors are required to sign a release of liability waiver before going on any rides or attractions.
The storm was downgraded from a hurricane earlier today.
The booster shots will start on September 20 and will continue once people are eight months vaccinated.
The events of the next 48 – 72 hours in Afghanistan are being shaped in a highly fluid and febrile environment, security expert Tom Clonan writes.
11-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant scored a game-high 29 points.
CNN President Jeff Zucker said the company has a zero tolerance policy on vaccination.
Defeat ended the Americans’ 36-match unbeaten run against Canada.
The Olympic women’s football tournament heated up today, as Team GB reached the quarter-finals.
It said the US move constituted an ‘unreasonable suppression of Chinese enterprises and a serious breach of international economic and trade rules’.
Ronan Kelleher scored four tries – equaling the Irish record for most tries scored in a single game – as Ireland defeated the USA in the Aviva Stadium this evening.
23-year-old Athlone man Luke Carty made his debut for the US last weekend.
Leinster lock James Ryan will captain the team for Saturday evening’s game at the Aviva Stadium.
