Sean Whelan
@seanwhelanrte.bsky.social
Journalist - Washington Correspondent for RTE News, Irish public service broadcaster. Previously London, Brussels, Dublin - usual disclaimer, repost is not endorsement, views own etc
George Gibney was in a wheelchair during his appearance at the US Federal courthouse in Orlando. He was dressed in navy prison clothing issued by Orange County jail. He had no glasses, and his lawyer told the court he was “in desperate need of glasses”. More on rte.ie/news
July 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
George Gibney was in a wheelchair during his appearance at the US Federal courthouse in Orlando. He was dressed in navy prison clothing issued by Orange County jail. He had no glasses, and his lawyer told the court he was “in desperate need of glasses”. More on rte.ie/news
A US Federal court in Orlando has ordered th extradition to Ireland of former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney. Gibney had waived his right to contest the extradition proceedings. He has been remanded in custody until Irish authorities arrange for his transfer to Ireland.
July 11, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A US Federal court in Orlando has ordered th extradition to Ireland of former Olympic swimming coach George Gibney. Gibney had waived his right to contest the extradition proceedings. He has been remanded in custody until Irish authorities arrange for his transfer to Ireland.
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European defence startups were the main growth driver behind a record $5.2bn in venture capital funding spent on the so-called defence, security and resilience companies – which include the likes of AI software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever.
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European Defense Startups Drive $5.2 Billion Funding Spree in 2024
European defense startups were the main growth driver behind a record $5.2 billion in venture capital funding spent on tech companies such as AI software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever, acc...
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February 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
European defence startups were the main growth driver behind a record $5.2bn in venture capital funding spent on the so-called defence, security and resilience companies – which include the likes of AI software developer Helsing and drone maker Tekever.
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Packers v Steelers in Dublin! www.rte.ie/sport/us-spo...
Croke Park to host Steelers for first Irish NFL fixture
The NFL will host its first regular-season game in Dublin in 2025, it was confirmed today, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to take on as yet unconfirmed opponents in the autumn.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Packers v Steelers in Dublin! www.rte.ie/sport/us-spo...
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New Jersey drones "were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing.
January 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
New Jersey drones "were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a briefing.
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DeepSeek says it would temporarily limit user registrations “due to large-scale malicious attacks” on its services, though existing users will be able to log in as usual.
DeepSeek hit with large-scale cyberattack, says it's limiting registrations
The Chinese artificial intelligence startup has generated a lot of buzz as a fast-growing rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and other leading AI tools.
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January 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
DeepSeek says it would temporarily limit user registrations “due to large-scale malicious attacks” on its services, though existing users will be able to log in as usual.
There was a plan for a similar - though much bigger - scheme in Donegal. “Spirit of Ireland”.
Sea water will be pumped to a reservoir above Carrickfergus then released through hydro-electric turbines when power is needed
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£1bn Co Antrim hyrdo storage scheme will be north’s single biggest energy project for more than 50 years
Sea water will be pumped to a reservoir above Carrickfergus then released through hydro-electric turbines when power is needed
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January 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
There was a plan for a similar - though much bigger - scheme in Donegal. “Spirit of Ireland”.
Reposted by Sean Whelan
DeepSeek, a small Chinese start-up, unveiled a new A.I. system that could match the capabilities of companies like OpenAI and Google. The company said they used fewer high-end computer chips than leading U.S. companies.
How Chinese A.I. Start-Up DeepSeek Is Competing With Silicon Valley Giants
The company built a cheaper, competitive chatbot with fewer high-end computer chips than U.S. behemoths like Google and OpenAI, showing the limits of chip export control.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
DeepSeek, a small Chinese start-up, unveiled a new A.I. system that could match the capabilities of companies like OpenAI and Google. The company said they used fewer high-end computer chips than leading U.S. companies.