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#Repost @rtenews ・・・ Dublin rock supergroup U2 has been awarded one of America's most prestigious cultural awards, a Kennedy Center Honor. Every year since 1978, the John F Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts - a large cultural centre in Washington DC dedicated to President John F. Kennedy as a "living memorial" - honours five people who have made an outstanding contribution to US culture over their lifetime. Alongside U2, this year's other recipients are actor George Clooney, singer-songwriter Amy Grant, singer Gladys Knight and composer Tania León. Dave Evans, also known as The Edge, spoke for the group at a formal presentation of the awards at the US State department on Saturday night. "We are incredibly grateful and proud to receive this honour named after a great American, John F. Kennedy, who also happens to be of Irish descent and this I have to say means so much to us." He noted that the band played its very first gig in the US 42 years ago on 6 December, in the Ritz in New York. "We had big dreams and like so many people in Ireland, America was the focus of those dreams. There is such a close bond between U2 and this country, and we can't fully explain it but since that very first gig, we've always felt warmth and love, but this tonight goes way above and beyond." On the way into the Kennedy Center gala concert, lead singer Bono was asked by RTÉ News how it felt to be honoured as an Irish band for its contribution to American culture. "As an Irish person - as an Irish band - that was amazing," he said. US President Joe Biden attended both the formal awards in the state department and the gala concert in the Kennedy Center. He also hosted a reception for the honourees at the White House. Mr Biden said that U2's music is a bridge between Ireland and America and described the countries as two friends, linked in memory and imagination. Image: Getty #rtenews #u2 #kennedycentrehonors (à The Kennedy Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClyzZmPo0m8/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vyorei]

BASED IRELAND ✊🇵🇸

Got a video below my friend has sent me from Dublin earlier when things were just starting:

Sources for top images are: @rtenews and @RoryHearneGaffs on Twitter. Video is from a personal friend. Article below:

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@vannessarr

Hoy en @AristeguiOnline

debatimos sobre la supuesta sobrerrepresentación de @PartidoMorenaMx y compañía en la Cámara de Diputados. Esto dije. https://pic.x.com/lflrip26cj

@DeniseDresserG

Vanessa Romero Rocha

@vannessarr

Hoy en @AristeguiOnline

debatimos sobre la supuesta sobrerrepresentación de @PartidoMorenaMx y compañía en la Cámara de Diputados. Esto dije. https://pic.x.com/lflrip26cj

#GDL https://t.co/6lEp4TkGOx @ferbelaunzaran SABADAZO‼️

HUMILLAAADA ¡TRIBUNAL LE CIERRA LA PUERTA!

LA DEJAN SOLA. NI 50 PERSONAS LLEGARON! TÓMALA @XochitlGalvez @acostanaranjo #pelisplushd

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[reesepiece2]

This will only escalate things in the region, it’s like Biden is just begging to take us to the brink of an all out regional war.

https://x.com/rtenews/status/1737030850208759924?s=12

[underthewingsofthblackeagle]

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[seachranaidhe]

This is what @MichealMartinTD and @simoncoveney are supporting in #Ukriane

▪️(1) The summary execution of surrendered, unarmed and defenceless soldiers. This is what @vonderleyen tells us #European values are. This is what you are paying for. Welcome to the new Europe.▪️(2) Will @rtenews be reporting on this brutal massacre of defenceless prisoners of war? Will @BBCNews be condemning this? How about @CNN? It’s likely this massacre like many others will be ignored like…

[news24-7live]

Australia Approves $19 Billion Solar Project to Export Green Energy to Singapore

Australia has given the green light to what is said as the world's largest solar precinct, a massive solar and battery farm that plans to export energy to Singapore. The project is a $19 billion initiative led by SunCable, a company co-founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes who is known for his strong advocacy for renewable energy. It is situated in Australia's Northern Territory covering a vast area of 12,000 hectares. https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1826138297904578677 Also Read: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Preps for First Private Spacewalk Mission The solar hub will generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of power, of which 4 GW will be used domestically and the remaining 2 GW will be exported to Singapore via an undersea cable. The undersea cable spanning over 4,300 kilometers is a key component of the project. The project aims to supply about 15% of Singapore’s total energy needs, reducing the city-state's reliance on fossil fuels. The solar farm will include battery systems capable of storing up to 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy. This storage capacity is crucial for a stable energy supply for the exported power. The batteries will allow for the storage of surplus energy during peak production periods, which can then be dispatched when demand is high or when solar generation is lower. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs during the construction phase. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek highlighted that the project would position Australia as a world leader in green energy contributing to the global fight against climate change. By supplying clean energy to both Australia and Singapore, the project will help reduce carbon emissions. The project still faces several hurdles before becoming fully operational. Among these is securing approvals from Singapore's energy market authority and the Indonesian government, as the undersea cable will pass through Indonesian waters. The project also needs to engage with Australian Indigenous communities to ensure that their land rights and interests are respected throughout the development process. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1826155863134056890 Also Read: Researchers Discover Two Key Phases of Rapid Aging at 44 and 60 The project is scheduled to begin energy production by 2030 with the final investment decision targeted for 2027. Once operational, the SunCable project is expected to set a new benchmark for large-scale renewable energy projects worldwide. Australia is already recognized as one of the world’s leading adopters of household solar panels, but the country has been slower in large-scale renewable energy projects. Renewables account for 32% of Australia's electricity generation with coal still dominating at 47%. The construction and operation of the solar farm are expected to create around 14,300 jobs. The project positions Australia as a renewable energy superpower. By exporting solar energy to Singapore, Australia demonstrates the potential of international renewable energy trade, which could make way for similar projects in the future. The project is planned in two phases. Initially, it will deliver up to 4GW of energy to the Northern Territory and Singapore. A final investment decision is expected by 2027 with energy exports to Singapore anticipated to commence in the early 2030s. The project’s long-term goal is to integrate additional renewable sources including wind energy, although this would require separate approvals. The approval comes at a time when the Australian government is accelerating its efforts in renewable energy. The opposition coalition has proposed constructing nuclear power plants to replace coal-fired power by 2050. Nuclear energy remains an issue in Australia, where it is currently banned. The ruling Labor Party under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese advocates for a transition towards renewable energy, dismissing nuclear energy as an expensive and impractical option. https://twitter.com/ChannelNewsAsia/status/1826070265757053156 Also Read: New Research Reveals Stonehenge Megalith Originating from Scotland, Not Wales

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US$13.5 billion Australia-Singapore undersea solar power project gets go-aheadSun Cable, the company behind the initiative, said electricity supply is expected to begin in the early 2030s. TIME:

World’s ‘Largest Solar Precinct’ Approved by AustraliaThe plan involves building a massive solar farm in northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable. AL Jazeera: Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore | Environment News | Al JazeeraWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver and personalize content and ads, enable features, measure site performance, and enable social media sharing. You can choose to customize your preferences.Learn more about our Cookie Policy. CNA:

Australia approves US$13.5 billion project to export solar power to SingaporeSYDNEY: Australia said on Wednesday (Aug 21) it had given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion (US$13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country’s north DW News:

Australia approves hub to export solar power to Singapore – DW – 08/21/2024Australia has given the go ahead for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore. The plan has been described as the “largest solar precinct in the world,” by Canberra’s environment minister. The Guardian: Huge NT solar farm backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes gets environmental approvalGo-ahead given for first stage of $30bn SunCable project, which minister says will be ‘transformational’ for Northern Territory Read the full article

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Posted @withregram • @rtenews Santa Claus has been granted permission to enter Irish airspace this Christmas, the Dáil has heard.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the announcement during Leaders' Questions this afternoon.

📲 For more, tap the link in our bio.

#santa #santaclaus #ireland #christmas

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Well, hopefully they won’t try arrest Santa for hate speech.

[espritu2com]

#Repost @row.hard.or.go.home ・・・ A few of the team had the pleasure of bumping into @bonovoxfficial and the Edge of @u2 in Antigua! What an amazing and inspirational pair, completely down to earth and very interested in the lads recent feat! Bono was fully in the know as his wife Ali had been following the race. @gearoidobriain's son was having a snooze but Bono made sure he wasn't left out of the photo! Go raibh míle maith agat to all who have donated💙 to our fundraising in aid of @lauralynnhospice and @rnli. If you haven’t donated as of yet, go on, give it a go, we are so proud of the lads who have raised a whooping €58,493 ! Link in bio above. A massive thank you to our partners without whom we would never have been able to set off on this challenge: 500 Club Sponsors @aerial.ie @therealdroneguys @geoaero @UnmannedSolutionsIreland @CGATechnology @ponyexpressdublin @wicklowarchery Ronan Murphy, John Callinan and David Higgins of @BerwickSolicitorsLLP @MAHealysafety @irishpensionsandfinance @iela_ireland @avondalelandscape @jolys.ie @avondaleveterinary O’Donnell Family JP Kelly Wylie Club M.A. Healy Aidan Kelly Mick Murray Gold Sponsors @decathlon_ireland @decathlon.ie @flyryte @woodies_ireland @tactix_uk @tactixtools @constructionnolan @iac_ltd Silver Sponsors @safetrxapp @digicelinternational @atlanticmarinetraining @johnbelton @no17personaltraining BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management Bronze Sponsors @harcourtdevelopmentgroup @carlisle_bay_antigua @lougheskecastle @ballymore @emeraldparkireland @sserenewables Alton Aviation Consultancy CS China Silver Asset Management @ck_signsltd @keoghsfarm @rannochadventure @atlanticcampaigns @irish_air_corps @rtenews @thesun @independent.ie @lmfm_radio958 @wicklowpeople #rowhardorgohome #rowwithrannoch #rannochr45elite #challenge #adventure #strength #endurance #nutrition #friends #mindset #twac #twac2022 #flyryte #flyrytedroneacademy #woodieSdiy #tactix #oceanrowing #decathlon #motivation #oceanrowingboat #safetrxapp #rowchallenge #rowing #ireland #irish #rnli #lauralynnchildrenshospice #teamlauralynn https://www.instagram.com/p/Co5U77hoFMz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vyorei]

Please get home safe, and soon, I'm sorry our government hasn't moved fast enough or done the right things

Source: @rtenews on Twitter

Full article here:

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RTE Newsdesk getting, y'know, hit by a meteor. [digital character art flats, commission] - #contrarytocarrion #artist #sketch #fantasyart #rte #rtenews #news #openforcommissions #artistoninstagram #characterdesign #character #ink #inkdrawing #tabletop #fantasy #illustration #zackgardner #pinup #pinupart #characterart #irish #ireland #foxnews #cspan (at York, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfhEJcALwFu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Mobile Movie of the Week: “School Sings ‘Stefania’” Singing has been employed for myriad purposes such as expressing love, conveying spiritual beliefs, and selling products. Now we can add developing empathy to the list. In “School Sings ‘Stefania,'” @RTEnews mobile journalist @EleanorMannion captures students performing the Ukrainian song that won this year’s Eurovision prize. As they struggled to learn the Ukrainian lyrics, the Irish students came to realize how difficult it was for the recently arrived Ukrainian students to master English. You can see this inspiring one-minute video at MobileMovieMaking (link in profile). #mobilejournalism #mojo #Stefania #mobilemovieoftheweek ##RTEnews #Eurovision https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJnu6Kps1x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[suryanaredla]

All bridges can be crossed. Lets not give up! #covid #covid19 #coronavirus #bridgesofinstagram #bridges #isolation #lockdown #lockdown2020 #scenery #bluebridge #challenge #zigzagbridge #corkaghpark #dublinireland #ire #irelandphotography #rtenews #independent #suryanaredlaphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUt2F5ntrf/?igshid=1e2lrpvxy9582

[mymanley]

"We all feel a great sense of duty to serve the people of Ireland." An online graduation ceremony for 190 medical students from NUI Galway has been held, so the Class of 2020 is able to enter the healthcare workforce.#coronavirus #InThisTogether pic.twitter.com/IfcSRyX7uH

— RTÉ News (@rtenews) April 6, 2020

[2plan22]

New library device helping people with dementia, autism https://t.co/CJEzKSBeKW by @rtenews 2PLAN22 http://twitter.com/2PLAN22/status/1168502729179893763

New library device helping people with dementia, autism https://t.co/CJEzKSBeKW by @rtenews

— Plan22 Archibrarians (@2PLAN22) September 2, 2019