Irish Prefer Independence

GDC reveals finalists for the 27th Independent Games Festival

The Independent Games Festival revealed the nominees for its upcoming awards event, with Consume Me and Despelote leading in nominations.

VentureBeat - 1d

AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye

Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.

ESPN - 5h

OSU's Smith 'can't wait to put on a show' vs. Irish

After being limited to one catch in Ohio State's Cotton Bowl semifinal victory over Texas, freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith gave a warning Saturday in advance of the Buckeyes' national championship ...

ESPN - 10h

Detroit mayor calls for unity in independent run for governor

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime member of the Democratic Party, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his run for Michigan governor as an independent.

NBC News - 1d

Garland stresses importance of 'independent Justice Department' in farewell speech

Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Department of Justice and emphasized the importance of the department's independence and reflected on his years of service.

NBC News - 2d

Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?

The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.

The New York Times - 4d

One in five Britons aged 18-45 prefer unelected leaders to democracy, poll finds

Exclusive: Voters overall are downbeat about politics and almost six in 10 think ‘the UK’s best years are behind us’. One in five generation Z and millennial Britons prefer strong leaders without ...

The Guardian - 5d

Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...

The Hill - 6d

Northern Irish nun killed in Ecuador earthquake takes step towards sainthood

Beatification ceremony for Clare Crockett, former party girl from Derry, draws more than 100 people to Madrid. A nun from Northern Ireland who was killed in an earthquake while she was teaching ...

The Guardian - 6d

Buckeyes open as big favorites vs. Fighting Irish

Ohio State opened as a 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame, a line that if it holds would be tied for the second-largest spread in a CFP national championship game.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Trump's Talk of Buying Greenland Energizes Island's Independence Movement

Many in the sprawling Danish territory don’t want to sell to the U.S., but they are open to the idea of a closer relationship.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11

Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier

Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Notre Dame's 'Mr. January' puts Irish in CFP final

Mitch Jeter delivered on a 41-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left against Penn State to send Notre Dame to its first national championship game since 2013.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Yahoo Sports AM: The Irish fight on

In today's edition: Notre Dame wins Orange Bowl, ranking every Super Bowl matchup, the rise of Cade Cunningham, Australian Open preview, wild Ravens stat, and more.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Nicola Sturgeon: ‘The independence movement has proven itself resilient’

The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will return

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Irish eyes are smiling all the way to CFP national title game

After Jaden Greathouse's 54-yard TD catch tied it, Irish kicker Mitch Jeter hit a 41-yard field goal with 7 seconds left to send Notre Dame past Penn State.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence

Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase . Ishmael Toroama’s life has been dominated by a single ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth

Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

A Legacy From Carter That Democrats Would Prefer to Escape

For decades, Republicans have reveled in invoking Jimmy Carter’s name to deride Democrats as weak — mockery that has influenced the way Democrats present themselves to voters.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Irish RB Love on track to play vs. confident PSU

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

ESPN - Jan. 7

WuXi Biologics to Sell Irish Vaccine Facility to Merck for $500 Million

WuXi Biologics’ move to sell the facility could strengthen the company’s cash flow and margins as it navigates global uncertainties.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7

MicroStrategy’s latest capital-raise plans are for $2 billion of preferred stock to buy more bitcoin

The move is part of the company’s plan to issue $21 billion of equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments over the next three years.

MarketWatch - Jan. 6

Trump would 'prefer' 1 reconciliation bill but 'open' to 2

President-elect Trump on Monday said he would prefer Congress pass his agenda on energy, taxes and immigration in one reconciliation bill but would be open to breaking it up over two pieces of ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

The remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroine

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Ripe for the picking? Irish wine on the up – but ‘nobody will retire rich’

Global heating has made conditions more favourable for growing grapes – and finding the right variety is key. Heard the one about Irish wine? Like its English counterpart, it is no longer a joke, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Steep costs of Irish reunification deter Dublin despite tax windfall

Ending division between north and south could lead to €20bn bill every year for two decades

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Irish hurry CFP prep with 2 fewer days than PSU

Coach Marcus Freeman says Notre Dame will treat this week like any other game week but that the Irish have to "expedite the preparation" with two fewer days to get ready than Penn State for the ...

ESPN - Jan. 4

Warriors won't pursue Jimmy Butler as Nikola Vucevic has emerged as preferred target, per report

Golden State isn't ready to break the bank for Butler

CBS Sports - Jan. 4

Do stock holdings reflect individual risk preferences or the growing use of target-date funds?

I suspected most financial assets were in 401(k) plans and most 401(k) holdings were directed by target-date funds, but the data told a somewhat different story.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day

Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from Britain

ABC News - Jan. 4

Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Buoyed by transfers, Irish knock UGA out of CFP

Notre Dame got starring performances from transfers such as QB Riley Leonard in Thursday's 23-10 win over Georgia in a CFP quarterfinal, giving the Irish one of their biggest victories in decades.

ESPN - Jan. 3

Browns' Myles Garrett prefers to 'mess up' Ravens' division title hopes over winning NFL sack crown

Garrett is tied with the Bengals' Trey Hendrickson with 14 sacks this season.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses

The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Irish shut down Georgia to reach CFP semifinals

Carried by its defense and special teams, Notre Dame made enough big plays to topple No. 2 Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl and reach the semifinals of the College Football Playoff.

ESPN - Jan. 2

Irish mourn attack while preparing to face UGA

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said his team is processing the attack that killed 15 people while still preparing to win a critical game.