US judge dismisses case by X challenging hate speech law
Updated / Thursday, 27 Aug 2026 05:23 Getty Elon Musk scrapped X's content moderation policy shortly after he bought the company A US judge dismissed a lawsuit by Elon Musk's…
Over 4,000 complaints made to European Consumer Centre
The European Consumer Centre Ireland (ECCI) handled 4,182 complaints last year, and recovered €421,000 for Irish and other consumers from businesses across European Union. According to the 2025 ECCI annual…
New levy for sustainable flood insurance fund proposed
Insurance Ireland is proposing a new levy of €24 per household to be placed into a "sustainable flood insurance fund" to address what it calls "Ireland's flood insurance protection gap".…
Prison officers vote for industrial action over pay talks
The Prison Officers Association (POA) said a national poll of its members has shown overwhelming support for industrial action, up to and including strike action, if the Government does not…
Bill Gates warns world unprepared for AI upheaval
Updated / Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026 18:52 Getty Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said no one has produced a credible plan for managing the shift into the AI era Bill Gates…
Profits up over three fold at Irish arm of Analog Devices
Pre-tax profits at the main Irish arm of semiconductor manufacturer Analog Devices last year increased more than three fold to $1.79 billion (€1.53 billion). New accounts show that the Limerick-based…
Profits at Irish arm of luxury brand Louis Vuitton fall
Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of the world's most valuable luxury brand Louis Vuitton lost some of their "bling" last year as they declined by 15% to €7.5m. New…
US inflation remains sticky in July at 3.7%
Annual US inflation unexpectedly held steady in July and remained well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the 65th month in a row. The pause in the decline from…
Meta reaches $16.68bn settlement over social media harms
Meta reaches $16.68 billion settlement over social media harms to children Updated / Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026 19:06 Getty Meta has denied the allegations, saying it has worked hard to…
