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How an influencer’s tweet about the DC gunman started a firestorm

As online creators have entered Washington’s spheres of influence, they’ve become easy targets when misinformation spreads, write Ashley Wong, The Wall Street Journal.

The agri-contractor, 3.4m litres of green diesel, and a €1.5m tax bill

A farmer has failed to overturn a seven-figure tax bill as claims 3.4 million litres of marked gas oil were used in their own farm operations were found to have no credibility by the Tax Appeals Commission.

EirGrid granted High Court injunction against Dublin Bay fishers

The fishermen were allegedly interfering with EirGrid surveys for a subsea electrical cable that is planned for the south of Dublin Bay. The case has implications for future offshore wind development off the East Coast.

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Family business: Acrimonious O’Callaghan hotel dispute to go to arbitration

The bitter row between veteran hotelier Noel O'Callaghan and his two sons will be thrashed out behind closed doors following a 26-page judgment finding the arbitration provisions in a contested 2024 shareholders’ agreement are “valid and subsisting”.

Irish retailers sign up to interchange lawsuit against Mastercard

Carrolls Irish Gifts and Carraig Donn are joining the likes of H&M in a UK legal dispute against the card payment giant over interchange fees.

Ronnie Delany loses jurisdiction battle in Qatari royals and Maybourne Hotel defamation claims

Businessman and Paddy McKillen associate Ronnie Delany sued the Al Thanis and the Maybourne Hotels group over an alleged "blackballing” in the wake of a wider falling out between the Qatari and McKillen camps.

Six whistleblower reports raise serious refugee accommodation concerns

The Protected Disclosures Commissioner has warned of gaps in oversight of emergency accommodation which leaves 90 per cent of private facilities outside of the standard State inspection regime.

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PwC’s David Lee on why 20% of companies are capturing most of AI’s value 

Most companies are experimenting with AI, but few are seeing real returns. PwC Ireland’s Chief Technology Officer, David Lee, explains why a small cohort is pulling ahead – and what other firms can do to close the gap.

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Britain’s fiscal tightrope: Rising yields, political drift and the return of 1970s economics

The real verdict on the UK isn’t at the ballot box but in the bond market, where higher yields are testing debt sustainability. In fact, the UK’s current malaise is not wholly dissimilar to the 1970s.

John Looby’s pilgrimage to Omaha: The prelude

On the eve of a first visit to Berkshire Hathaway’s AGM, John Looby reflects on Buffett’s wisdom, Munger’s influence, and the principles that have guided generations of investors.

In a country at war with itself, what does a fractured US mean for the rest of the world?

As America grapples with political fracture and foreign conflict, the question is no longer just what the US becomes – but what its instability means beyond its borders.

Dion Fanning: When private equity and big data take on football

Many attempted to find fault with the managerial style of Liam Rosenior when he left Chelsea this week. But was what happened at the club a feature, not a bug, when private equity takes control of sport?

Five lessons from Clinch Wealth’s €700m journey: Rewinding the week that was

Tom Clinch’s restructuring of the family business into a €700 million wealth manager reveals a clear philosophy: concentrate on high-value relationships, invest in people, and treat brand as a core competitive advantage.

Paul Flynn: Dublin football could soon become a victim of hurling’s success

Paul Flynn has been asking himself a simple yet profound question: Could hurling be the reason Dublin football is falling from its previous heights?

The awkward questions that won’t go away for Munster Rugby

A club that aspires to being the best in the world is facing growing scrutiny over governance, coaching instability, and a widening gap between its stated values and recent decisions on and off the field.

Susan O’Keeffe: Why quitting the Government is the easiest political decision of all

Michael Healy-Rae’s resignation is less about one man and more about a system that rewards noise over responsibility.