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If you’ve started earning money outside the PAYE system in Ireland, the taxman wants to hear from you. Registering for self-assessment is more straightforward than it looks, and this guide walks you through each step so you can stay on the right side of Revenue and avoid penalties. Taxable non-PAYE income threshold: €5,000 · Gross … Read more

Few actresses navigate Hollywood on their own terms quite like Dana Delany. She walked away from a hit series at its peak, won two Emmys for playing a wartime nurse, and then famously declared she’d spent her whole life trying not to be a desperate housewife. Born: March 13, 1956 · Birthplace: New York City, … Read more

If you’ve followed women’s football over the past year, you’ve watched one of its most decorated players turn into its most talked-about media figure. Eni Aluko has never been far from the headlines, but the reasons have shifted dramatically: from her record 102 England caps to a landmark legal victory against Joey Barton, and then … Read more

There’s a moment on the final approach to Uhuru Peak when the only thing that exists is the next step and the rasp of your own breathing. It’s not a feeling reserved for elite mountaineers — Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak at 5,895 metres, is a non-technical trek that tens of thousands of people attempt … Read more

Ever wonder what it takes to build a home that costs more than most people will earn in a lifetime? Guy Phoenix, a self-taught builder from Nottingham, does exactly that — crafting luxury superhomes worth up to £25 million for the ultra-rich, all without a single formal qualification. Born: Early 1970s · Notable for: Luxury … Read more

Few games benefit from modding as much as Minecraft. What starts as a straightforward block-building sandbox can become a factory automation sim, a fantasy RPG, or a hardcore survival challenge — all thanks to the community’s creations. This guide covers the essentials of finding safe mods, installing them on any platform, and choosing the best … Read more

You know the name from the sauce, but Levi Roots’ path from reggae stages to supermarket shelves is a story of timing, hustle, and a single, unforgettable television pitch. In 2007, he walked into the Dragons’ Den with a bottle of his own barbecue sauce and walked out with the kind of deal that changes … Read more

A viral TikTok clip can look like instant fame, but for Belle Olivia, the real story started after the views peaked. The Irish creator went from sharing relatable comedy to making headlines over stalker fears and a security arrangement funded by a fan. Here’s what we know about the influencer, the confusion with a similarly … Read more

Few scientific breakthroughs begin with a messy lab bench and a disregarded petri dish, but Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin is one of them. His service in World War I, where he watched soldiers die from infections, planted the seed for his search for better antiseptics, leading him from a Scottish farm to the Nobel … Read more

Henry Ford fundamentally rewrote the rules of manufacturing, making the automobile accessible to the masses, before spending his later years defending ideas that still spark heated debates today. This biography traces his family origins, his Model T and assembly line breakthroughs, his personal life, and the controversies that complicate his enduring legacy. Born: July 30, … Read more