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RTÉ News
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Paul Weller covers Christy Moore song on new album
Paul Weller has recorded a cover version of Christy Moore's song One Last Cold Kiss on his new covers album, which also features collaborations with Declan O'Rourke, Robert Plant, and Noel Gallagher. Find El Dorado is out on 25 July and sees Weller cover songs by The Kinks, The Bee Gees, and The Flying Burrito Brothers and collaborations with Hannah Peel, Seckou Keita, and Amelia Coburn. One Last Cold Kiss was written by songwriters Gail Collins and Felix Pappalardi and appeared on Moore's 1999 Traveller album and has previously been covered by American rock band Mountain. The 15-track album, which was partially recorded in Weller's own Black Barn Studio in Surrey, is described as "a deeply personal new album of reinterpretations. Drawing on a lifetime of listening, the record sees Weller revisit songs that have long lived in the back of his mind - now reimagined with fresh meaning and a sense of reverence". Speaking about Find El Dorado, the former front man of The Jam said, "These are songs I've carried with me for years. They've taken on new shapes over time. And now felt like the moment to share them." It also marks Weller's return to Parlophone Records, the label behind his critically acclaimed run of albums from 2015 to 2019. The tracklisting for Find El Dorado is: Handouts in the Rain (Richie Havens) Small Town Talk (Bobby Charles) El Dorado (Eamon Friel) White Line Fever (The Flying Burrito Brothers) One Last Cold Kiss (Christy Moore) When you are a King (White Plains) Pinball (Brian Protheroe) Where there's Smoke, There's Fire (Willie Griffin) I Started a Joke (Bee Gees) Never the Same (Lal and Mike Waterson) Lawdy Rolla (The Guerrillas) Nobody's Fool (The Kinks) Journey (Duncan Browne) Daltry Street (Jake Fletcher / PP Arnold) Clive's Song (Hamish Imlach)
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Joliet police sergeant, 47, killed in car crash, department says
The Brief Joliet Police Sgt. Hollis Weller, 47, was killed in a car crash in southeastern Will County on Friday. Illinois State Police said the crash involved three vehicles and another person was hospitalized with injuries. Weller was a 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department and is survived by his wife and three children. JOLIET, Ill. - Sgt. Hollis Weller, a 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, was killed on Friday in a car crash in southeastern Will County, the department said. Weller, 47, was a "highly respected and dedicated 20-year-veteran" of the department, according to a news release. What we know The crash took place around 11:45 a.m. on Illinois Rt. 1 north of Eagle Lake Road near Beecher, according to the Illinois State Police. Troopers responded to the scene for a three-vehicle crash involving a turck-tractor semi-trailer, a pick-up truck and a passenger car. ISP said one person died and another was taken to an area hospital with injuries. The roadway was shut down for several hours. It was unclear which vehicle Weller was inside of during the crash. The backstory Weller was promoted to sergeant in July of 2020 and most recently served in the JPD's Traffic Unit. Weller also earned numerous awards, including the Award for Heroism in 2015. He is survived by his wife and three children. "We respectfully ask the public to keep Sgt. Weller's family, as well as the men and women of the Joliet Police Department, in their thoughts and prayers during this time of unimaginable loss," the department said in the news release.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Could the penny soon be a thing of the past?
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers in Congress from both sides of the aisle are proposing bills to halt production of the coin, but a pro-penny group warns of unintended consequences. 'They no longer make any 'cents' at all,' Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said. Oregon Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley is pushing to halt production of the penny. 'It's so simple. It costs four cents to make each penny,' Merkley said. 'Most pennies do not stay in circulation. People leave them on their counter, leave them on their couch cushions, children don't pick them off the street anymore.' He and Utah Republican Sen. Mike Lee are sponsoring a bill to stop making the one-cent coins. They say it could save taxpayers $85 million a year. The U.S. Mint reported in 2024 it cost 3.69 cents to make the penny, up 20% from the year before. That's the 19th year in a row the penny cost more to make than its face value. 'Consumers benefit if you have a low denomination coin,' Executive Director of Americans for Common Cents Mark Weller said. Mark Weller is with Americans for Common Cents, a group that supports the penny and is also supported by a company that supplies zinc to the mint to make the coins. He says stopping production will make things more expensive. 'The alternative to the penny is rounding transactions to the nickel, and that's just a real loser for consumers,' Weller said. Weller also says ending penny production could lead to the mint making more nickels, which cost almost 14 cents to make. 'The fact is we're actually going to lose more money,' Weller said. Merkley says this is an easy way to cut waste, and one the administration supports. President Trump called for the Treasury to halt penny production in February. He wrote on Truth Social, 'Let's rip the waste out of our great nations budget, even if it's a penny at a time.' Merkley wants to put that in law. 'We'll look for an opportunity to get it hopefully voted on as an amendment to some other bill,' Merkley said. A separate House bill to end penny production would require cash transactions be rounded to the nearest nickel but electronic payments would not be rounded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
We're not replacing Scotch, we're in India to build bourbon: Sazerac's Diego Bianchi
In February this year, the government slashed tariffs on imported American whiskey, reducing the effective duty on bourbon from 150% to around 100%. The move is expected to create new momentum for a category that has long remained on the fringes of the Indian premium spirits market. While labels like Maker's Mark and Woodford Reserve have been available in India for some time, Sazerac, one of the world's largest privately held spirits companies, is the latest, and perhaps most focused, entrant into the space, with the launch of Weller and Buffalo Trace. Both bourbons are produced at Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S. and one of the most awarded in the world. Sazerac also holds a minority stake in John Distilleries, the Bangalore-based company behind Paul John and Original Choice, and is using that partnership to build out its route-to-market in India. 'Bourbon awareness in India is maybe two or three out of ten,' says Diego Bianchi, general manager for Emerging Markets & Barrel Select at Sazerac. In this interview with the Hindustan Times, he lays out how the company hopes to close that gap — and why education, not just availability, will be the key to growth. Also read | McDowell's single malt is the first step towards leveraging a great legacy: Diageo's Vikram Damodaran It's certainly a positive first step. I wouldn't say it fundamentally shifts our strategy, because we've always looked at India as a long-term play. But reduced tariffs will help bring in more premium bourbon brands, and that's good for the category overall. As more bourbons enter the market, the real benefit will be consumer exposure. They'll have a chance to try bourbons they haven't before, and that's how perception will shift. There's also a cocktail culture emerging in India, which is exciting. I've been to India four times in the last year, and I've seen growing interest firsthand. Bourbon is incredibly versatile — neat or in cocktails — and that fits right in. That's what excites us. That said, our focus remains steady. Whether tariffs go up or down, we're committed to investing in India for the long haul. We're also fortunate to have a strong partner in John Distilleries, who helps us with route-to-market, activations, and relationships both on- and off-premise. Yes. In London, we recently launched Buffalo Trace Distillery London, a retail space designed to introduce consumers to the brand and our portfolio through tastings and immersive experiences. We did something similar in France where we focused specifically on Weller, highlighting how it replaces rye with wheat, giving it a smoother, more approachable flavor. These are the kinds of activations we're bringing to India as well. In China, we're seeing the same premiumisation trend, the rise of cocktail culture, and growing interest in the stories behind spirits. What we've learned globally is that consumers aren't just looking for a drink — they're looking for a brand they can experience. And that's where Buffalo Trace really stands out. There are two main ones: lack of awareness and lack of understanding. People often don't know what bourbon is, or what makes Buffalo Trace special. We're addressing that by telling our story. That we have 200 years of heritage, that we pioneered single barrels, that we've been experimenting with aging techniques, different types of wood, and unique warehouse profiles. There's a real culture of innovation at Buffalo Trace, and we want people to connect with that. It's a similar challenge to what we've faced in the UK, which is also a very Scotch-driven market. So in both markets, it's about shaping perceptions through storytelling, heritage, and giving people a reason to be curious about bourbon. Also read | Sake finds a new audience in the evolved wine drinker I'd say we're probably at a 2 or 3 right now. It's very early days. When it comes to bourbon globally, not just in India, it's not a very well-known category. A lot of the nuances, a lot of what makes bourbon bourbon, is not widely understood. That's why education is our main priority. If we stay focused on storytelling and education, I think we can build something strong. Ten years from now, I'd love to see that number move up to a 6 or 7. On the whole, you'll see us tell the story of Buffalo Trace Distillery, which is the most awarded distillery in the world. That gives us a lot to work with — real stories that connect to our brands. And I think that's what today's consumers gravitate toward: brands that have a real history and unique identity. That's a fair point. But we're not trying to convince someone to stop drinking Scotch. What's exciting about India is that it's one of the few whisky markets that's still growing. Every year, new consumers are entering the category. Whether they're 25 or 45, we want to be part of that discovery moment — when someone is ready to try something new. As people gain more disposable income, they become more curious. And when they're curious, we want to be what they try next. It's not about replacing Scotch. It's about offering a new flavour profile — one that's a little sweeter, more approachable, and perfect for cocktails or relaxed sipping. Also read | We see Indian single malts as a stepping stone to luxury malts: William Grant & Sons' Sachin Mehta and Brian Kinsman I can't comment directly on pricing. But I can say that we're keeping a close eye on it. We always want to make sure our products are accessible enough for people to try and fall in love with.
Wall Street Journal
29-04-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Asian Currencies Consolidate; U.S. Tariff Policy Uncertainty May Support
0038 GMT — Asian currencies consolidate against the dollar, but uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy may support. 'One big factor weighing on greenback is the lack of clarity about what the tariffs are ultimately meant to accomplish,' says Matthew Weller, global head of Research at and City Index, in an email. 'Faced with this immense uncertainty on a month-to-month, week-to-week, or even day-to-day basis, forex traders are opting out of owning U.S. dollar at the margin, preferring instead to park their funds in currencies where they have more certainty about future policies,' Weller adds. USD/KRW edges 0.1% higher to 1,439.48; AUD/USD is little changed at 0.6424. (
