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jilipark22 The issue was the clear leader on 28 per cent, followed by the cost of living on 19 per cent and health on 17 per cent. Economic stability (9 per cent), climate change (4 per cent), crime (2 per cent), local transport and roads (2 per cent) and childcare (2 per cent), all played lesser roles. Immigration – which had been prominent in the list of issues of public concern for much of the year – played a minor role, nominated by just 6 per cent. The housing issue was more prominent among younger voters, with 42 per cent of those under 34 nominating it as the most important issue. More than half (52 per cent) of voters said their standard of living has stayed the same over the past 12 months, while 35 per cent said it has worsened and 13 per cent said it has improved. Those who voted for Sinn Féin (49 per cent), People Before Profit (49 per cent) and Aontú (41 per cent) were much more likely to say their standard of living had worsened. The poll also asked respondents about their second preferences on the ballot paper. The results suggest that expectations of a strong transfer between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will be borne out – a factor that should help the two parties boost their seat numbers. [ Almost half of voters favour a Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael led coalition, according to exit poll Opens in new window ] Supporters of both parties transferred at higher rates to running mates from the same party. For Fine Gael voters, it was at a rate of 37 per cent to other Fine Gael candidates. Fianna Fáil candidates were the second preference choice of 39 per cent of Fianna Fáil voters. Among Fine Gael voters, 32 per cent said their second preference votes went to Fianna Fáil, while 30 per cent of Fianna Fáil voters said they transferred to Fine Gael. Sinn Féin voters transferred at a rate of 48 per cent to second candidates from the same party. The next highest second preference votes from Sinn Féin supporters was to Independents. The highest second preference transfer rates between arch-rivals Labour and the Social Democrats were to each other. According to the exit poll some 22 per cent of second preferences from Labour voters went to the Social Democrats. Second preferences from Social Democrats supporters went to Labour at a rate of 23 per cent. Almost half of voters in Friday’s general election said they favour a coalition government based on the combination of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. Nearly a third of voters (31 per cent) said they would prefer a coalition of just Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil; a further 9 per cent preferred a government of those two parties plus Independents; while a further 9 per cent said they would like to see a government of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and one or more smaller parties. Combined, this is a total of 49 per cent of voters in the exit poll who want to see a Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-led government. [ Majority of Independent voters would have backed candidate even if they were in a political party - exit poll Opens in new window ] The next most popular choice was a government led by Sinn Féin without Fine Gael or Fianna Fáil, which was chosen by 22 per cent. Another 7 per cent said they wanted to see a Fianna Fáil-Sinn Féin coalition (including just 9 per cent of Fianna Fáil voters), while 21 per cent said they wanted to see “something else”. The most popular choice for taoiseach was Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin , who was the preferred choice of 35 per cent. He pipped Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald , who was on 34 per cent, while Fine Gael leader Simon Harris was on 27 per cent. Just 5 per cent gave no response. On climate change, a slim majority of voters said the current Government did not go far enough in tackling the issue – significantly more than those who believe it has gone too far. Just under a third of Irish voters – 29 per cent – said the Coalition’s actions were “about right”, while 20 per cent said it had gone too far. The poll, which is a joint project of The Irish Times, RTÉ, TG4 and the Political Science Department of Trinity College Dublin, was conducted by Ipsos B&A among 5,018 voters as they left 253 polling stations across all 43 constituencies on Friday. Colin Gleeson is an Irish Times reporter

Hyderabad: Startups are driving innovation, and Telangana is ready to support AI solutions that drive social impact, said Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary (IT and Industries). Speaking at Woxsen University’s Future Tech Summit 2024 here on Tuesday, Ranjan, emphasized in his address that all conversations around AI must focus on practical use cases rather than hypotheses. He asked everyone to explore as many use cases as possible and work towards turning them into reality instead of leaving them as mere possibilities. “The Telangana government recently organized the Global AI Summit, with the theme: Making AI Work for Everyone. As it suggests, we must focus on using AI to benefit everyone. Telangana is uniquely positioned to explore and implement AI solutions, and we are happy to onboard the latest technologies that are relevant to the government, he said. If there are solutions that enhance agricultural productivity, reduce crop losses, improve healthcare in remote areas, or promote education in government schools, we will gladly adopt them,” he said. Highlighting the critical role of young innovators and startups and pointing out their importance in driving innovation, he said“Startups are contributing more than traditional institutions because they are agile and not bogged down by legacy. In Telangana, our strategic support to startups—providing data access, expert mentoring, and early-stage funding—has proven successful. We are open to collaborating with educational institutes, foreign universities, or institutions to create startup programs and offer support,” he added. Also Read: Relief to KCR, Harish Rao as Telangana HC suspends notices Dr. Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President of Woxsen University, said, “The Future Tech Summit 2024 has inspired incredible innovation, gathering bright minds to explore the immense possibilities of AI. By encouraging collaboration between academia, industry, and government, we are empowering the next generation of leaders build a future shaped by technology and human-centered solutions” Speakers at the event addressed the potential of AI to enhance longevity and improve the quality of life, as well as the prospects of superintelligence in shaping the future of humanity. The importance of AI for social good was emphasized, with discussions focusing on entrepreneurial innovation and how to navigate a disruption-filled world. Another key highlight was the exploration of medical robotics, which is driving global innovation and shaping the future of healthcare. The role of AI in aviation safety and mitigating bird strike risks was also discussed, along with the integration of energy-efficient AI technologies and their contribution to sustainability in the digital era, the speakers added. Additionally, the summit featured in-depth discussions on smart healthcare, with a focus on predictive and preventive care powered by AI and the Internet of Things (IoT). A session on predicting stock returns using sentiment analysis and soft computing techniques demonstrated the diverse applications of AI across various industries. Education was another key theme, with speakers examining the revolutionization of learning through AI and automation, ensuring that future generations are equipped for a disruption-ready world. The summit also highlighted the growing importance of sustainable business practices as a driving force for future progress. The event also marked the launch of AIRC Magazine and the inauguration of the AI & BA Club, both designed to foster collaboration and innovation in the fields of AI and business analytics.NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of burning a woman to death inside a New York City subway train used a shirt to fan the flames, a prosecutor said Tuesday at his arraignment on murder charges. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, who federal immigration officials said is a Guatemalan citizen who entered the U.S. illegally, was not required to enter a plea and did not speak at the hearing in Brooklyn criminal court. Zapeta, wearing a white jumpsuit over a weathered black hooded sweatshirt, will remain jailed at the city's Rikers Island complex and is due back in court on Friday. His lawyer did not ask for bail. Zapeta is charged with two counts of murder, accusing him of intentionally killing the woman and killing her while committing arson. He is also charged with one count of arson. The top charge carries a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez called the attack a “gruesome and senseless act of violence” and said it would be “met with the most serious consequences.” The apparently random attack occurred Sunday morning on an F train that was stopped at the Coney Island station. The victim's identification is still pending. Authorities say Zapeta approached the woman, who may have been sleeping in the train, and set her clothing on fire with a lighter. Zapeta then fanned the flames with a shirt, engulfing her in fire, Assistant District Attorney Ari Rottenberg said in court Tuesday. Zapeta then sat on a bench on the subway platform and watched, Rottenberg said. According to Rottenberg, Zapeta told detectives that he didn’t know what happened but identified himself in images of the attack. Zapeta's lawyer, public defender Andrew Friedman, did not speak to reporters after the arraignment. A message seeking comment was left for him. Video on social media appears to show some people looking on from the platform and at least one police officer walking by while the woman is on fire inside the train. NYPD Transit Chief Joseph Gulotta said Sunday that several officers responded to the fire and one stayed to keep the crime scene “the way it’s supposed to be" while the others went to get fire extinguishers and transit workers. “Officers who were on patrol on an upper level of that station smelled and saw smoke and went to investigate. What they saw was a person standing inside the train car fully engulfed in flames,” Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. They eventually put the fire out, but “unfortunately, it was too late,” Tisch said, and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Zapeta was taken into custody Sunday afternoon while riding a train on the same subway line after teenagers recognized him from images circulated by the police. A Brooklyn address for Zapeta released by police matches a shelter that provides housing and substance abuse support. The shelter did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Federal immigration officials said Zapeta was deported in 2018 but later reentered the U.S. illegally. The crime deepened a growing sense of unease among some New Yorkers about the safety of the subway system, amplified by graphic video of the attack that ricocheted across social media. “It creeped me out real bad,” said Deandre Nelson, 22. Others said the attack hasn’t changed their daily routine or how they feel about the subway. “I don’t think it gave me pause," said Collin Burroughs, 24. “I think it mostly just made me sad.” Overall, crime is down in the transit system compared to last year. Major felonies declined 6% between January and November compared to the same time period last year, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. But murders are up, with nine killings this year through November compared to five during the same period last year. There have also been several high-profile incidents, including one in September where police inadvertently shot two bystanders and a fellow officer when they opened fire on a man holding a knife in front of a train. Earlier this month, a Manhattan jury acquitted former Marine Daniel Penny in the chokehold death last year of an agitated subway rider. The case became a flashpoint in debates over safety, homelessness and mental illness on the system. Policing the subway is difficult, given the vast network of trains moving between 472 stations. Each stop contains multiple entry points and, in many stations, multiple floors and platforms. This story has been corrected to show that the name of Zapeta's lawyer is Andrew Friedman, not Ed Friedman. Associated Press reporter Melissa Goldin contributed to this report.If money was no object (oh, to dream!), the is the TV I'd buy. It marries cutting-edge technology to Sony's trademark picture authenticity to dazzling effect. It's also the most stylish TV around and, by television standards, it sounds superb. And even though was yesterday, both the 55-inch and 65-inch versions of this awesome TV have just had extra discounts. So, right now, you can buy the 55-inch Sony A95L for , and the 65-inch model for . You need to be a 'Rewards by Sevenoaks' member to get those prices, but signing up is quick, free, and well worth it in my opinion: those are new discounts of £105 and £100 respectively, and I doubt either TV will get cheaper for Cyber Monday. In our review, we described the 65-inch A95L as a “stunning TV” capable of going “astonishingly bright and producing incredibly vibrant colours”, recreating TV shows and movies more accurately than most of the competition. It's no slouch where audio is concerned either, with a 2.2-channel actuator-based sound system that vibrates the display to create sound. Sony’s A95L features four HDMI inputs: two meet 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 specifications, and one port designated to handle connections with soundbars or AV receivers. is also supported if a compatible audio device ( or ) is connected. As you would expect, the A95L supports a range of streaming apps such as , , Apple TV, and . It also supports , , and – great news for gamers – and a range of HDR formats such as , HDR10, and . We are still waiting on Dolby Vision Gaming support, which will hopefully come later. You also get a Bravia CAM camera packaged with the TV. This device clips onto the top edge of the TV and allows access to a range of smart features such as video calling, picture optimisation, and sound optimisation based on where you're positioned in the room.

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