Sam Altman to return as OpenAI CEO OpenAI has reached an agreement for Sam Altman to return as CEO days after his sacking, capping frenzied discussions about the future of the startup … Business • 1 hr
Consumer caution warning as Black Friday approaches As Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are being advertised, shoppers are being advised to watch out for scams as they search for a bargain, … Consumer Affairs • 25 mins
CRH to sell European lime unit for $1.1 billion Building materials supplier CRH said today has agreed to sell its lime operations in Europe for about $1.1 billion to rival SigmaRoc. Business • 1 hr
IBM launches free AI training courses IBM has announced a collaboration with Dublin City University and Fast Track into Information Technology to deliver training in Artificial Intelligence to adult learners. Ireland • 4 hrs
Government agrees increases in all classes of PRSI The Government has signed off on a plan to increase PRSI over five years to replenish the Social Insurance Fund. Politics • 1 hr
Binance to pay billions in US in money laundering case Binance chief executive Changpeng Zhao has pleaded guilty to US money laundering violations, in a deal that will see the cryptocurrency exchange he founded pay … Business • 1 hr
Britvic's annual profits down but revenues fizz higher Soft drinks company Britvic has reported a 11.6% fall in its profit after tax for the year to the end of September, despite a jump … Business • 1 hr
Why do we find Black Friday sales and offers so irresistible? Part of the appeal is how the adverts tap into the psychology of how we value and spend money Black Friday • 45 mins
Nvidia outlook beats expectations, China worries linger Chip designer Nvidia said it expects a steep drop in fourth-quarter sales in China - a key revenue generator - in the wake of new … Business • 1 hr
Ireland moves up renewable energy development rankings The latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index shows that Ireland continues to climb the index rankings as it rose one place to stand at … Business • 21 mins
Hunt set to announce UK tax cuts in Autumn Statement The British government is today expected to announce long-awaited tax cuts to encourage growth. Business • 37 mins
B&Q owner Kingfisher cuts profit outlook again European home improvement retailer Kingfisher has today downgraded its full-year profit outlook for the second time in three months, blaming a weaker-than-expected retail market in … Business • 1 hr
SAS gets US court nod for $1.2 billion lifeline Scandinavian airline SAS said it has received US bankruptcy court approval for its 13.2 billion Swedish crowns ($1.3 billion) investment agreement with a consortium of … Business • 1 hr
Euro zone to tighten fiscal policy in 2024 - Commission Euro zone fiscal policy will be tighter on aggregate next year but several countries, including France and Italy, plan to spend too much, breaking EU … Business • 19 hrs
Business confidence in "experience economy" weakens A quarter of businesses in the "experience economy" are less confident than they were six months ago, new research has found. Business • 22 hrs
CRH upgrades guidance, seals $2.1 billion Texas deal CRH, the largest building materials producer in the US and Europe, has today announced a $2.1 billion acquisition of building materials assets in the high-growth … Business • 21 Nov
Pay increases worth 12.7% agreed for mechanical workers Pay increases worth 12.7% have been agreed for plumbers, pipefitters and welders in a deal that runs from January 2023 until 2026. Business • 16 hrs
200 new jobs to be created at Anord Mardix in Dundalk 200 new jobs are to be created in Dundalk by electrical engineering firm Anord Mardix. Regional • 16 hrs
New tool launched to prevent online shopping scams A new online service designed to prevent shoppers from being scammed has been launched. Business • 17 hrs
ICTU welcomes new pay-related unemployment payments The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has said it strongly supports moving away from flat-rate to pay-related social welfare benefits for PAYE workers. Business • 15 hrs
SMBC places order for 60 Airbus A320neo planes SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 60 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, the world's second largest aircraft leasing firm said today, without disclosing the financial … Business • 21 Nov
Irish innovation honoured at annual AI Awards Software to protect children from cyberbullying, a wearable device to diagnose Parkinson's Disease and educational tools for literacy were among the winners of this year's … Science and Technology • 19 hrs
Profits more than double at Convention Centre Dublin Pre-tax profits at the company that operates the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) last year more than doubled to €15.24m as over 95,000 people attended the … Business • 18 hrs
EU Parliament backs new 'right to repair' rules The European Parliament has overwhelmingly backed draft legislation which will strengthen the rights of consumers to seek a repair of goods instead of a replacement. Europe • 13 hrs
OpenAI CEO sacking puts focus on EU regulatory debate As the European Union edges closer to passing a wide-ranging set of laws governing artificial intelligence, politicians and experts say the surprise ousting of OpenAI … Business • 19 hrs