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Industry Briefs 9-1-25
Salt Lake Business Journal - Utah
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Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com. DIVIDENDS • The board of directors of Extra Space Storage Inc., based in Salt Lake City, has declared a third-quarter dividend of $1.62 per share on the common stock of the...
Irish Examiner view: Generational challenge to put on a happy face
Irish Examiner
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August 30, 2025
You might think that it is a foolhardy person who would make a condescending remark to the formidable actress Helen Mirren.She might be in DCI Jane Tennison mode, from the television show Prime Suspect (“just call me guv’nor”), or be the...
Ireland has €97m worth of shares in companies linked to 'occupation and genocide' in Palestine
The Journal
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August 30, 2025
AT THE END of June, the United Nations released a new report which denounced 48 companies it claimed had profited from “the Israeli economy of illegal occupation, apartheid, and [...] genocide” in Palestine. The report by the UN’s Special...
Generic vs. Originator Drugs: An Irish Perspective
Bioengineer.org
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August 30, 2025
In recent years, the medical field has experienced a significant shift toward the use of generic medications, especially in countries like Ireland. Generic drugs are chemically identical to their branded counterparts and are manufactured following...
DPP unveils ambitious agricultural agenda to drive Malawi’s growth
Malawi Freedom Network
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August 29, 2025
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has outlined a comprehensive development agenda guided by Malawi 2063, which will be anchored on four main pillars: Agricultural Productivity and Commercialisation, Industrialisation, Urbanisation, and...
With seamless systems and global reach, Air Business brings next-gen logistics to life
Transportation & Logistics International
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August 30, 2025
Award-winning provider of global logistics solutions, Air Business, is stepping boldly into the future with tracking, packing, and delivery solutions fit for the 21st century. Having found its feet in the publishing industry, the company is now...
Zydus prescribes ₹2800 Cr Vitamin dose to Consumer Arm via Comfort Click Buyout
ETPharma.com
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August 30, 2025
Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences, consumer-arm Zydus Wellness is set to acquire a UK-based based vitamin supplements maker Comfort Click along with its its three subsidiaries in Ireland, US and India. The company’s UK-based wholly owned subsidiary...
John Gibbons: ‘The Irish fairy tale of a green, pleasant land obscures pollution and failures of climate crisis’
Irish Independent
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In a new book, the environmental activist argues that we have to rise to the challenge of the climate crisis to ensure a liveable future for our children and grandchildren Stark choices: Ireland’s agricultural system, which is dominated by meat...
Bangladesh, Mexico eye collaboration in defense, air services, renewable energy, technology
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Ambassador to Mexico Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has reflected on the enduring friendship with Mexico, pointing to future opportunities for collaboration in defense, agriculture, air services, renewable energy, technology, pharmaceuticals,...
Murdered Irish chef's recipes to live on in moving tribute cookbook
Irish Mirror
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August 30, 2025
A book honouring murdered Irish chef Shaun Brady is to be launched in America a year after he was shot dead. Shaun, 44, from Tipperary, died last August before Kansas City Irish Fest when he was gunned down outside his restaurant. A 15-year-old...
Millions in EU funds have gone to Israeli defence industry, investigation finds
The Irish Times
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An investigation into European Union funding programmes reveals that millions of euro have gone to Israeli companies that develop technology that can be used for military purposes such as the development of drones by Israeli entities. A small...
The Irish Independent’s View: The presidency should be about the next generation, not the next general election
Irish Independent
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Coronations are incompatible with the idea of a president. Perhaps it’s because presidential elections come around every seven years, or maybe it speaks to the arrogance of power, but that appears to be easily forgotten. In many ways, the race for...
Why is Bovine TB still a scourge for Irish agriculture?
Irish Examiner
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August 30, 2025
With the number of bovine tuberculosis cases passing 43,000 in Ireland this year and continuing to grow, the issue has emerged as a crisis in agriculture and one that national authorities have been trying to contend with for more than 70...
Behind some of Ireland's unusual hotel jobs, from equine concierge to in-house florist
Irish Examiner
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August 30, 2025
When we think of working in a hotel, a few specific roles come to mind: A receptionist, housekeeping, general manager, even concierge, if we’re talking about more high-end spots.There is, however, a whole world of specialist jobs out there that...
Meet the 'ambassadors on horseback' of Ireland's Army Equitation School
Irish Examiner
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August 30, 2025
Cloistered behind high red brick walls in Dublin’s bustling city, an Olympic rider puts a gleaming grey horse through its perfect paces.Hogwarts-like Victorian towers stretch up into the skyline behind the arena, a magical realm that seems to...
Labubu craze continues as Irish enthusiasts snap up latest mini version
Irish Examiner
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August 30, 2025
The Labubu craze shows no signs of abating as new mini Labubus unveiled by Chinese toymaker Pop Mart sold out almost instantly yesterday.The Labubu is a toothy-grinned member of "The Monsters" series of toys designed by Hong Kong illustrator...
Dublin teen stars alongside Ryan Gosling in new "Star Wars" film
IrishCentral
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August 29, 2025
Irish teen actor Flynn Gray has been named as part of the cast for "Star Wars: Starfighter." Gray, 14, joins the previously announced Ryan Gosling, as well as Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy...
'It’s not all about making money' - Willie Mullins' passionate speech on why saving Thurles is so important to Irish way of life
Irish Mirror
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August 29, 2025
Champion trainer Willie Mullins has spoken of his relief and sense of pride that Thurles racecourse will reopen next month following talks on Thursday between Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and its owners. It had been announced on August 1 that the...
Warning over fake Labubus in Ireland that may pose health risk
Cork Beo
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August 29, 2025
Customers are being warned of health risks over fake Labubu dolls being sold in Ireland after a recent recall. The counterfeit dolls, also known as Lafufus, are designed to look like the Labubu The Monsters vinyl figure collection made by...
Irish child star gets handpicked by Disney for new Star Wars movie
Irish Mirror
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August 29, 2025
An Irish teenager is to star with Hollywood A-lister Ryan Gosling in the new blockbuster Star Wars movie. Flynn Gray, 14, from Dublin was revealed yesterday by film company Walt Disney as the co-star for the latest instalment called Star Wars:...