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World · 21 September 2026

Google Paid €403m to Irish Watchdog – A Fine That Stays in the Cloud

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

After a six‑year probe, the Data Protection Commission has slapped Google with a €403 million fine for misusing users’ location data – a reminder that even the biggest cloud can’t escape the Irish law of the…

World · 20 September 2026

Midlands Prison’s ‘Hydration Initiative’ Turns Into Overdose Crisis

Aoife Brennan, Dublin desk

A ‘healthy hydration’ campaign at Midlands Prison has accidentally sparked a wave of drug overdoses, prompting a scramble from the prison service and the HSE to manage the fallout.

Entertainment · 4 hrs ago

Amazon Rolls Out Chris Pratt’s Next ‘Terminal List’ Chapter in “Savage Son”

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

Amazon is launching a new Prime Video series, “Savage Son,” that sees Chris Pratt reprise his role as former Navy SEAL James Reece. The show adapts Jack Carr’s third novel in The Terminal List series and continue…

Entertainment · 5 hrs ago

Lionsgate Greenlights Animated John Wick Prequel

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Lionsgate announced Thursday that it has greenlit an animated prequel to the John Wick franchise, with Keanu Reeves set to voice the iconic assassin. The film will explore Wick’s origins as he completes the “Impossib…

Politics · 6 hrs ago

Midterm Sweep Leaves Democrats With a Cabinet of Confused Cooks

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

After a sweeping midterm victory that gave them control of Congress, Democrats face the real test of uniting a sometimes‑fractious caucus and blending moderate pragmatism with progressive ambition.

Entertainment · 7 hrs ago

John Malkovich Gallops Through Chile in McDonagh’s Darkly Comic ‘Wild Horse Nine’

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Martin McDonagh’s new film ‘Wild Horse Nine’ pairs John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as CIA operatives in a violent, darkly comic adventure set against the stark backdrop of Chile.

Business · 13 hrs ago

First‑Time Homebuyers: Fewer, Older, and Paying All Cash

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A new report shows that first‑time homebuyers are at a historic low, the median age is at a record high, and a record share are paying entirely in cash, widening the gap created by generational wealth.

World · 14 hrs ago

Democrats Celebrate New Congressional Muscle While Trump Clutches Veto Power Like a Relic

June Harrow, Washington desk

Congressional Democrats hail their newfound ability to pass legislation, yet the President’s veto remains a stubborn obstacle, according to officials.

Finance · 17 hrs ago

White House delays Fed governor hearing, touts robust robust robust robust schedule

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The administration pushed back the hearing for Fed Governor Lisa D. Cook after her lawyers flagged scheduling issues, while officials peppered the briefing with the word “robust” four times.