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A half-billion euro energy project connecting Ireland and the UK had to pivot its route after fans of Harry Potter protested—because the original landing spot in Wales was right over Dobby’s fictional grave. The team rerouted the cable to avoid disturbing the beloved tribute, even though it meant getting near real ancient sites. It’s a rare moment when fiction trumped infrastructure.

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Dublin Airport pulled off a massive drug bust Sunday—revenue officers and a sniffer dog named Charlie uncovered 29kg of cannabis and 6kg of crystal meth hidden in luggage from a Canadian flight, worth nearly a million euros. A 50-something woman was arrested and is now being questioned by Irish police. This seizure is part of a broader crackdown on drug trafficking, with authorities urging anyone with tips to come forward confidentially.

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Belfast City Hall turned into a cultural epicenter last week as one million people flooded in for the historic Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival — the first time this massive Irish music celebration landed in Belfast. The event sparked big conversations about transforming city centers into pedestrian-friendly zones, with the Alliance Party championing the idea that lively, car-free streets boost community spirit and local business. But they’re stressing that any changes must prioritize accessibility — from disabled parking to seamless public transport — to ensure everyone can enjoy the benefits. Now, officials are calling for a full review of what worked during the Fleadh and how other cities are doing it, aiming to build a long-term vision for a vibrant, inclusive Belfast city center.

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The National Children’s Hospital faces another major delay—this time over 250 prefab bathrooms that fail fire safety standards. Contractor BAM offers two fixes, one involving months of hands-on work, potentially pushing completion into next year. The development board demands a detailed plan with a firm timeline, while BAM disputes responsibility for many outstanding issues. With multiple deadline shifts already and families eagerly waiting, pressure mounts as the health minister and board accuse BAM of falling behind.

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Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 36, is boldly going public with her decision to freeze her eggs — and she’s livestreaming the whole thing. Juggling a demanding political career with this deeply personal health choice, she’s injecting herself right before interviews, showing off the syringes and gear, and even joking about launching an ASMR egg-freezing channel. She’s doing it to normalize reproductive autonomy for working women, especially amid tightening restrictions on reproductive rights, and to prove that women can handle it all — professionally and personally. Her raw, vulnerable announcement has sparked widespread praise for its honesty and courage.

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