EU Accuses Britain Of Violating Post-Brexit Obligations With Extension Of Grace Periods

EU Accuses Britain Of Violating Post-Brexit Obligations With Extension Of Grace Periods

The European Commission has said the UK is in violation of its post-Brexit obligations after unilaterally deciding to continue Irish Sea border grace periods until October. Britain is set to breach international law for a second time, vice-president Maros Sefcovic...
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Manchester United And Crystal Palace Play Out Dull Draw At Selhurst Park

Manchester United And Crystal Palace Play Out Dull Draw At Selhurst Park

Manchester United fired a third consecutive blank and had to settle for a point at Crystal Palace to all but see their Premier League title challenge end. A day after rivals Manchester City made it 21 wins in a row...
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McIlroy Looks To Keep Progressing At Arnold Palmer Invitational

McIlroy Looks To Keep Progressing At Arnold Palmer Invitational

Rory McIlroy believes he is moving in the right direction as he looks to continue his superb recent record in the Arnold Palmer Invitational. McIlroy won the title at Bay Hill in 2018 and has finished no worse than tied...
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Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”

Sad Story of a Jazz Great Recalled in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday”

Review by Brad Balfour The United States vs. Billie Holiday Director: Lee Daniels Writers: Suzan-Lori Parks (screenplay), Johann Hari (book, Chasing the Scream) Cast: Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, Garrett Hedlund When I decided to view The United States vs. Bill...
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British Extension Of Grace Periods Is ‘Deeply Unhelpful’ Says Coveney

British Extension Of Grace Periods Is ‘Deeply Unhelpful’ Says Coveney

The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the British government’s decision to unilaterally extend grace periods for food imports to Northern Ireland was “deeply unhelpful”. Announced as part of the UK’s budget today, Brit...
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Out&About

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I am so proud to know that The Irish Examiner USA is reaching all across the United States of America in the Irish communities. A lovely lady call Joan Moody has sent me a piece on the...
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March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of

March Madness or a Return to Sanity as The Pandemic Recedes — Sort Of

News and Reflections by Brad Balfour It’s the beginning of March 2021, nearly one year after I got coronavirus, that is COVID 19. I lay on my couch, now a covid long-hauler, a victim of a year-long down turn in...
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Shortfall In Covid-19 Vaccines Should Be Addressed In Next Week Say Taoiseach

Shortfall In Covid-19 Vaccines Should Be Addressed In Next Week Say Taoiseach

The Taoiseach said the shortfall of Covid-19 vaccines last week will be made up in the coming days. The HSE missed its target of administering 100,000 doses of coronavirus. Figures published on Monday shows that 81,843 doses were administered last...
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Organizers To Decide Whether Crowds Will Be Allowed At Summer Olympics

Organizers To Decide Whether Crowds Will Be Allowed At Summer Olympics

A decision will be taken on whether overseas spectators will be able to attend the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games at the end of the month, the organizing committee president said. Seiko Hashimoto told the media she hoped to have...
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Manchester City Make It 21 Wins-In-A-Row Against Wolves

Manchester City Make It 21 Wins-In-A-Row Against Wolves

Manchester City struck three times in the last 10 minutes to beat Wolves 4-1 and secure their 21st consecutive victory in all competitions. The Premier League leaders were unexpectedly pegged back by a Conor Coady equalizer after opening the scoring...
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