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Derek Tierney Outlines Ten-Year Strategy for National Digital Health System

Derek Tierney Outlines Ten-Year Strategy for National Digital Health System

Ireland’s transition to a fully digitized national health system will require a sustained ten-year investment and a fundamental shift in digital literacy among healthcare professionals, according to Department of Health Secretary General Derek Tierney. Speaking at the Patient Solutions 2026 conference, Tierney outlined the government's strategy to replace a fragmented legacy infrastructure with a unified electronic health record (EHR) designed to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency across the country.

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Coal India prepares possible $1 billion Mahanadi Coalfields listing

Coal India prepares possible $1 billion Mahanadi Coalfields listing

(Bloomberg) -- State-owned Coal India Ltd. is preparing to launch an initial public offering of its unit Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd.

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Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Share Emotional Farewell After 'DWTS' Elimination

Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa Share Emotional Farewell After 'DWTS' Elimination

Julia Stiles and her Dancing With the Stars partner, Ezra Sosa, shared tearful interviews after being eliminated during "Disney Night." The pair reflected on their time together, with Sosa praising Stiles' influence on his personal growth and Stiles citing newfound confidence from the competition.

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BLS Polymers shares open 65.3% above IPO price

BLS Polymers shares open 65.3% above IPO price

BLS Polymers share price today:BLS Polymers shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Tuesday, delivering listing gains of over 65 per cent to the IPO investors. The shares listed at ₹248 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of ₹98 or 65.

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US Buildings Threatened by Wildfires Could Triple by 2060

US Buildings Threatened by Wildfires Could Triple by 2060

A new study published in Nature Communications projects that the number of buildings across the contiguous United States threatened by wildfires could almost triple by 2060. Researchers attribute this escalating risk to a combination of climate change, forest mismanagement, and continued development in fire-prone areas, warning that socioeconomically vulnerable communities face disproportionate dangers.

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Capital-markets shares rally as Motilal Oswal and Angel One lead gains

Capital-markets shares rally as Motilal Oswal and Angel One lead gains

Capital market-related stocks today Shares of capital market-related companies including stock broking and allied services, exchange and data platforms and asset management companies (AMCs) were in focus and rallied up to 7 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Tuesday’s intraday deals. The buying at these counters can be attributed to healthy Q2 earnings reported so far by related companies.

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Why Pregnancy Cost Estimates Fail: A Family’s $9,000 Surprise

Why Pregnancy Cost Estimates Fail: A Family’s $9,000 Surprise

Grace Griffin thought she had calculated her pregnancy expenses accurately until bills exceeded $9,000—more than triple her insurer’s estimate. Her experience highlights a systemic failure in healthcare transparency, as federal rules designed to provide accurate cost predictions remain unimplemented. With maternity billing codes set to change next year, experts urge parents to master insurance details and verify every bill.

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ITC shares rise as analysts anticipate gradual cigarette-business recovery

ITC shares rise as analysts anticipate gradual cigarette-business recovery

ITC shares rose 1. 5 per cent on Tuesday after the company reported its quarterly results post-market hours on Monday.

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Brodeur’s Overtime Goal Secures Bethlehem’s Second Consecutive Sectional Title

Brodeur’s Overtime Goal Secures Bethlehem’s Second Consecutive Sectional Title

Bethlehem field hockey claimed its second consecutive Section 2 Class A title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Guilderland. Senior midfielder Lauren Brodeur scored the decisive goal in overtime, ending a defensive struggle at Glens Falls High School and propelling the Eagles to the regional final.

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Reliance rally puts historical one-year return pattern in focus

Reliance rally puts historical one-year return pattern in focus

Reliance Industries (RIL) share price soared 11. 6 per cent to ₹1,299 on Monday, registering its biggest single-day gain in over six years on the BSE and NSE.

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