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# taking-action - Wednesday 10 June, 2020
NASCAR banning Confederate flag from events
They said ‘runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment’.
# taking-action - Sunday 15 March, 2020
Racing in Britain set to go behind closed doors
The move is likely to take place later in the week, initially until the end of March.
# taking-action - Friday 7 February, 2020
Manchester United accuse The Sun of having advanced notice of attack on Ed Woodward's home
‘The quality of the images accompanying the story indicate that a photographer was also present’ – a statement from the club read.
# taking-action - Friday 3 January, 2020
Barnsley charged over alleged sectarian abuse of Ireland and Stoke winger James McClean
McClean was the target of sectarian chants in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday.
# taking-action - Thursday 28 November, 2019
Ibrahimovic files 'hate crime' complaint after angry fans vandalise statute
The incident took place one day after becoming part-owner of the Swedish club Hammarby.
# taking-action - Sunday 24 November, 2019
'I really feel sorry for those businesses': Minister says he's 'pushing hard' on high insurance costs
Galway Community Circus said this week it had become another business affected by the “national insurance sector crisis”.
# taking-action - Tuesday 13 August, 2019
Sydney attack: Woman found dead after members of the public stop knife-wielding man
The man, aged 21, is believed to have killed a woman before going on the rampage in the city.
# taking-action - Tuesday 6 November, 2018
US Olympic committee moves to disband gymnastics body following sexual abuse scandal
In an open letter addressed to US gymnasts, USOC chief executive Sarah Hirshland told athletes they ‘deserve better’.
# taking-action - Friday 28 September, 2018
Trump orders week-long FBI probe into allegations against Brett Kavanaugh
Fiery protests marked today’s hearing after yesterday’s testimony from Kavanaugh and his assault accuser Christine Blasey Ford.
# taking-action - Monday 26 March, 2018
Iceland announce diplomatic boycott of 2018 World Cup in Russia
The news comes following the poisoning of a former double agent in Britain.
# taking-action - Friday 13 January, 2017
# taking-action - Thursday 15 September, 2016
'The goal is to change the stigma': Homeless Dublin man setting up charity to help homeless
Anthony has been homeless, on and off, for most of his adult life. He says he wants to help others to help themselves.
# taking-action - Monday 20 June, 2016
Taoiseach called on to create 'Docklands tax' as part of north inner city taskforce
Enda Kenny met with all councillors from Dublin Central earlier this evening.
# taking-action - Tuesday 31 May, 2016
Hibs fans banned for life over attacks on Rangers players
The club’s Scottish Cup final success was overshadowed by nasty scenes after the final whistle.
# taking-action - Monday 4 April, 2016
Police launch investigation into Vardy Twitter abuse
The England striker’s family fell victim to vile trolls over the weekend.
# taking-action - Saturday 6 February, 2016
'You greedy b***ards, enough is enough!' Angry Liverpool fans stage walkout protest
There was widespread disillusionment at Anfield this afternoon.
# taking-action - Thursday 10 September, 2015
Footballer charged with 'feigning injury' for first time under new ruling
A change in the rules was implemented at the beginning of this season.
# taking-action - Thursday 12 March, 2015
Kerry hurlers much-changed following defeat to Westmeath
The side have introduced five new faces to the team that were beaten last week.
# taking-action - Thursday 11 September, 2014
US intensifies sanctions to punish Russia
Barack Obama said that the action comes after Russia’s latest attempts to destabilise Ukraine.
# taking-action - Friday 5 September, 2014
Governments called on to form national plans for suicide prevention
Ireland is one country with such a plan, Reach Out, which has been in operation since 2005.
# taking-action - Friday 15 August, 2014
Some EU countries will be arming Kurdish fighters in Iraq - but Ireland won't be one of them
The decision follows a rare summer meeting of EU foreign ministers, including Charlie Flanagan, in Brussels today.
A Colombian lawyer is suing FIFA for €1billion over refereeing decisions
Aurelio Jimenez claims decisions made by Carlos Velasco Carballo at the World Cup partially casued his cardiac problems.
# taking-action - Thursday 26 June, 2014
'Waiting four hours in the rain for a wheelchair taxi inspired me to act'
His “bad experience” in Dublin city centre inspired Stephen Closkey to set up a website for wheelchair-users. He’s also been advising the Government on a new taxi scheme.
# taking-action - Saturday 14 December, 2013
Bremen boss punishes squad - by arranging 4am training
Having been routed 7-0 by Bayern Munich last Saturday, Werder’s 3-2 defeat at Hertha Berlin on Friday left them 14th.
# taking-action - Sunday 3 March, 2013
Bulgaria wrestling coach on hunger strike
Armen Nazaryan is making the stance in protest at wrestling being dumped from the 2020 Olympics.
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Poll: Have you sent or received misinformation online?
THE STORY OF Covid-19 in Ireland can’t be told without also talking about the amount of misinformation that was shared about it.
Today and tomorrow, TheJournal.ie is publishing a series of articles exploring how misinformation exploded in Ireland in recent months.
Incorrect information – about topics such as lockdowns and the deaths of healthcare workers – was widely shared, often by people who believed it was true at the time.
We want to know: Have you sent or received misinformation online?
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I'm not sure (269)
I've sent it (80)
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Try these recipes for a delicious three-course meal, courtesy of Master pastry chef Shane Smith
By Shane Smith
A chicken pie, baked camembert and a soothing sorbet for you to try at home.
Dr Anthony O'Connor: 'The rhetoric of “all being in it together” is dead'
By Dr Anthony O'Connor - @Antcon7062
Open Letter from Ireland's psychologists: 'Direct Provision is causing untold psychological harm'
By Psychologists for Social Change Ireland
“As a country we must do better,” according to about 150 signatories.
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Barcelona sack director after Messi comments
Pere Gratacos has been removed from his post at the club.
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