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Sky News AU
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Far left' LA protesters are showing ‘intensity and malevolence'
Republican strategist John Jordan discusses the protesters in Los Angeles amid the deployment of National Guard members to the city by US President Donald Trump. 'This particular group of protestors by the far left have demonstrated an inclination towards violence,' Mr Jordan told Sky News Australia. 'So, it isn't the size of the protest, but it is the intensity and malevolence of these actors.'
Irish Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Warring couple's estimated €500,000 ‘high-conflict' litigation costs is ‘cautionary tale', warns judge
A warring couple's 'high conflict' proceedings involving estimated legal costs of about €500,000 are 'a cautionary tale' about the price of family law litigation, a High Court judge has said. The €1.1 million value of the remaining assets of the marriage of less than five years puts the scale of the legal costs 'in context', Mr Justice John Jordan said. He made the comments when upholding the man's appeal against certain Circuit Court orders made in divorce proceedings. Orders requiring the man to pay the woman a €150,100 lump sum for spousal maintenance, €173,500 to achieve pension equalisation and €61,500 towards her legal fees were described as 'punitive' by Mr Justice Jordan. READ MORE It was a short marriage with few matrimonial assets generated during its existence, the judge said. Taking this into account, and that inheritances accounted for much of the husband's assets, the woman should have about 25 per cent of the available assets, meaning a total lump sum of €275,000, plus payment of her health insurance, the judge ruled. The man has valuable pensions, while the woman's are of nominal value, but that must be viewed in the context of the marriage's short duration, he said. The man has a reasonably good salary and, while the woman earns significantly less, her part-time earnings are reasonable and likely to increase, he said. The Circuit Court failed to properly take into account the man will separately pay €1,100 monthly maintenance, plus some other costs, for their child and had put €56,000 in a trust fund for the child, the judge noted. He set aside a safety order the Circuit Court granted to the woman against the man. He found she had not pressed that court for it and there was a lack of evidence of any violence, or threats of violence by the man. 'Simply to set necessary lines of demarcation,' the judge said he would make orders restraining the man from entering the woman's property. The dispute between the man and woman has been before the District Court, Circuit Court and High Court, he said. The woman initiated judicial separation proceedings and there were other proceedings related to access and custody. He was satisfied both sides contributed to the disagreements and the 'high conflict' nature of the litigation. To their mutual credit, against a 'difficult backdrop' and medical issues, their young child is doing well, the judge said. A summary of legal costs indicated the woman's costs were about €258,000, of which €44,000 was paid, while the man's were €212,000, most of which have been paid. He estimated accountants' fees at €20,000-€30,000. Both sides must negotiate their own fee payments, the judge said. Hers are likely to be much less than the 'aspirational' €258,000 referred to, he believed. It seemed the woman would probably have qualified for legal aid but she decided not to apply, apparently in the belief the service would have been inferior to that of private lawyers, the judge said. There was 'no reason' to doubt the quality of the legal aid service and nothing to suggest there would have been any greater delays if she was represented by the Legal Aid Board, he said. Her decision not to seek legal aid was 'somewhat irresponsible' when she clearly could not afford private representation and the total resources of the marriage 'were not great', he said. Considering this factor, alongside other reasons, the judge set aside an order requiring the man to pay €61,000 towards her legal fees.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Little lighthouse found in B.C. thrift store illuminates N.S. family connections
The search for an office lamp at a thrift store in Maple Ridge, B.C., has resulted in an outpouring of interest online and shed light on family ties thousands of kilometres away. Julia Ghersini, who works in the film industry, found the $14.99 wooden Nova Scotia lighthouse lamp at Value Village. She found it charming. When she turned it over to check the price she found an inscription that said "built & painted by John and Sheila Jordan, Brighton N.S." and a phone number in the 902 area code. "I thought, 'Oh my goodness, look at this,'" Ghersini said. Fascinated by the find, she bought it. She thought a co-worker from Nova Scotia would enjoy having something in the office to remind him of home. After some research, she learned John and Sheila Jordan had died. Sheila died in 2015 and John eight years later. Knowing that East Coast family connections run deep, Ghersini posted photos of the lamp on the "I love Nova Scotia" Facebook group. She went to bed thinking somebody might respond. "Waking up the next morning, I think at that point I was close to 1,000 likes on the first day," she said. "And then it just kind of kept growing and growing and growing. The comments that have been posted are just so heartwarming." To date, the post has just under 7,000 likes, 274 comments and over 500 shares. The post quickly reached John and Sheila's family in Nova Scotia. "I took a second and I was like, 'Does that say Uncle Johnny and Auntie Sheila?" said Ocean O'Neill, their great-niece from Bridgetown, N.S., who saw it first on her feed. O'Neill said the couple are remembered fondly by their family. She vividly remembers her childhood visits to their home near Digby. She said the couple crafted lighthouses, birdhouses and replicas of Maud Lewis's home as a retirement hobby. "Uncle Johnny's wood shop was behind the house and he was colour blind and that's why she painted everything, " O'Neill said. They would give them to family and friends and sell them as souvenirs to passing tourists. Each one was signed and numbered, she said. The post helped O'Neill discover a cousin she never knew existed. Amanda Farnsworth-Thibodeau, a great-niece from Marshalltown, N.S., said John was her godfather. She says she still cherishes a birdhouse he made for her. Farnsworth-Thibodeau likens the outpouring of memories and family connections to an East Coast kitchen party happening online. She believes one of the reasons for the popularity of the post is because "people missed that connection of the simpler things in life, getting gifts from people that are simple but really mean big things." The little Nova Scotia lighthouse now sits in Ghersini's B.C. office. She said it's nice to know that she's brightened so many people's day by posting about it on Facebook. "It's the first thing I turn on in the morning ... and the last thing I turn off at night," Ghersini said. Ghersini plans to visit Nova Scotia soon and says she thinks she has to bring the lighthouse "back to where it came from." MORE TOP STORIES
CBC
24-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Little lighthouse found in B.C. thrift store illuminates N.S. family connections
The search for an office lamp at a thrift store in Maple Ridge, B.C., has resulted in an outpouring of interest online and shed light on family ties thousands of kilometres away. Julia Ghersini, who works in the film industry, found the $14.99 wooden Nova Scotia lighthouse lamp at Value Village. She found it charming. When she turned it over to check the price she found an inscription that said "built & painted by John and Sheila Jordan, Brighton N.S." and a phone number in the 902 area code. "I thought, 'Oh my goodness, look at this,'" Ghersini said. Fascinated by the find, she bought it. She thought a co-worker from Nova Scotia would enjoy having something in the office to remind him of home. After some research, she learned John and Sheila Jordan had died. Sheila died in 2015 and John eight years later. Knowing that East Coast family connections run deep, Ghersini posted photos of the lamp on the "I love Nova Scotia" Facebook group. She went to bed thinking somebody might respond. "Waking up the next morning, I think at that point I was close to 1,000 likes on the first day," she said. "And then it just kind of kept growing and growing and growing. The comments that have been posted are just so heartwarming." To date, the post has just under 7,000 likes, 274 comments and over 500 shares. The post quickly reached John and Sheila's family in Nova Scotia. "I took a second and I was like, 'Does that say Uncle Johnny and Auntie Sheila?" said Ocean O'Neill, their great-niece from Bridgetown, N.S., who saw it first on her feed. O'Neill said the couple are remembered fondly by their family. She vividly remembers her childhood visits to their home near Digby. She said the couple crafted lighthouses, birdhouses and replicas of Maud Lewis's home as a retirement hobby. "Uncle Johnny's wood shop was behind the house and he was colour blind and that's why she painted everything, " O'Neill said. They would give them to family and friends and sell them as souvenirs to passing tourists. Each one was signed and numbered, she said. The post helped O'Neill discover a cousin she never knew existed. Amanda Farnsworth-Thibodeau, a great-niece from Marshalltown, N.S., said John was her godfather. She says she still cherishes a birdhouse he made for her. Farnsworth-Thibodeau likens the outpouring of memories and family connections to an East Coast kitchen party happening online. She believes one of the reasons for the popularity of the post is because "people missed that connection of the simpler things in life, getting gifts from people that are simple but really mean big things." The little Nova Scotia lighthouse now sits in Ghersini's B.C. office. She said it's nice to know that she's brightened so many people's day by posting about it on Facebook. "It's the first thing I turn on in the morning ... and the last thing I turn off at night," Ghersini said. Ghersini plans to visit Nova Scotia soon and says she thinks she has to bring the lighthouse "back to where it came from."
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Service and Support: Regions Bank Launches Disaster-Recovery Options for Consumers, Businesses
An interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on non-business auto loans when customers in impacted areas apply in-branch or by phone [6] . The offer is available for up to 90 days, expiring July 15, 2025. An interest rate discount of up to 0.50% on new personal unsecured loans when customers in impacted areas apply in a branch or by phone [5] . The offer is available for up to 90 days, expiring July 15, 2025. One penalty-free CD withdrawal is available upon request (unless within seven days of issuance or renewal) for up to 90 days, expiring July 15, 2025. Non-Regions ATM fees will be waived when Regions customers use other banks' ATMs in the impacted areas [2] for at least seven days beginning April 15, 2025. (Note: Fees charged by other banks or ATM owners may still apply.) Areas covered by these offers include several communities [2] in Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas. Additional communities may be added pending further damage assessments. Special options available for a limited time in affected communities include: For many, recent storms have been life altering; first and foremost, our hearts are with each and every person experiencing loss of any kind. Kate Danella, head of Regions' Consumer Banking Group "For many, recent storms have been life altering; first and foremost, our hearts are with each and every person experiencing loss of any kind," said Kate Danella, head of Regions' Consumer Banking Group. "Our teams are part of these communities, and we're ready to listen to customers' unique needs and offer solutions to help them get through this time. We're also offering specific discounts, loan programs and fee waivers as the recovery moves forward. This is a very difficult time, but we'll get through it together as friends and neighbors." BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2025 / Regions Bank announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by devastating severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that affected parts of the Midwest and Southeast from April 2 through April 7. Story Continues Customers are also encouraged to visit Regions Bank's online Disaster Relief Center at as well as Regions' Customer Assistance Program at for timely information on financial recovery programs, loan assistance resources, and more. "Our communities matter greatly to us, and our ability to support them during times of rebuilding and recovery helps us create pathways toward renewed stability," said John Jordan, head of Retail for Regions Bank. "Whether through local Regions branches, our Contact Centers or our website, we are ready to hear from you and help you move forward." Additionally, Regions urges both people and businesses to stay informed and safe from fraud, as scammers frequently use natural disasters to access accounts of those in need. About Regions Financial Corporation Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $157 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, and mortgage products and services. Regions serves customers across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,250 banking offices and more than 2,000 ATMs. Regions Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at [1] All loans and lines of credit are subject to terms and conditions, fees, documentation requirements, and credit approval. [2] Offers are available for a limited time and only to individuals and businesses affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding April 2-7 in the following ZIP codes. Other ZIP codes may be added to this list based on updated storm surveys and damage reports: 37010, 37032, 37040, 37041, 37042, 37043, 37044, 38015, 38023, 38039, 38041, 38044, 38053, 38063, 38361, 38370, 38375, 38618, 38642, 38647, 38661 38665, 39153, 39481, 40007, 40011, 40018, 40036, 40051, 40057, 40058, 40075, 40107, 40150, 40245, 40269, 40299, 40342, 40355, 40359, 40363, 40372, 40383, 40601, 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621, 40622, 41008, 41098, 42001, 42023, 42024, 42031, 42050, 42053, 42056, 42086, 42240, 42327, 42371 42748, 46051, 46112, 46278, 47108, 47165, 47260, 47281, 47421, 47446, 47467, 47519, 47527, 47553, 47567, 47581, 47720, 47725, 62246, 62255, 62258, 62264, 62284, 62468, 62918, 62924, 62939, 62940, 62941, 62942, 62949, 62956, 62966, 62970, 62975, 62996, 63021, 63025, 63026, 63088, 63099, 63127, 63740, 63744, 63763, 63787, 63845, 63901, 63902, 63932, 63954, 63961, 63967, 65276, 71866, 72020, 72075, 72112, 72329, 72338, 72350, 72358, 72370, 72395, 72396, 72411, 72415, 72434, 72437, 72447, 72455, 72460, 72501, 72503, 72519, 72527, 72540, 72550, 72553, 72555, 72556, 72560, 72562, 72564, 72567, 72571, 72575, 72579, 72824, 72833, 72834, 72904, 72956, 75426, 75668. Offers may be subject to other exclusions and restrictions and are subject to change without notice. All loans and lines, deferrals, extensions, or forbearances may be subject to required documentation and credit approval. Residency restrictions may apply. Special loan interest rates may be determined by applicant's credit profile and may not extend to products offered by third parties, such as Avant. [3] The FEMA no-check-cashing fee offer is available only to Regions customers; if you are not a Regions customer, you must enroll in Now Banking. No checking account is required to enroll in Now Banking. Regions reserves the right to refuse to cash any check. [4] May be subject to credit approval. Interest will continue to accrue during the period that the payment is skipped or deferred. For installment loans, deferring or skipping payment may extend the maturity of your loan but will not automatically extend any optional insurance. Forbearances, skipped payments and deferrals (a) may vary by customer, (b) postpone - rather than forgive - certain payment obligations and (c) may require payment in full of the postponed payments at the end of the forbearance or deferral period, in addition to any other amounts that come due, unless you make other arrangements with Regions to resolve the delinquency. [5] New personal unsecured loan and new auto loan rate discounts may not be combined with other special offers or discounts. [6] You must have a deposit account with Regions that has been open for at least six months in order to be eligible for an automobile loan. Auto loan rate discount of up to 0.50% includes 0.25% disaster relief rate discount with an additional 0.25% rate discount when you enroll in auto debit payments from an existing Regions checking account. Auto loan rate discounts cannot be combined with other special offers or discounts. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Regions Bank on Contact Info: Spokesperson: Regions Bank Website: Email: info@ SOURCE: Regions Bank View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire
