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crime9 days ago

In-laws charged with premeditated murder of NYT games engineer in California park

Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, both 77, were charged with murder for the fatal shooting of Jonathan McKinsey, a 40-year-old New York Times games engineer, at a Dublin, California, park. Prosecutors allege the couple, who are McKinsey’s in-laws, took turns firing at him in a parking lot during a busy afternoon. The shooting occurred amid a contentious divorce and custody battle between McKinsey and his wife, Candice Jang. Court records reveal years of competing allegations of abuse, including transphobic remarks and physical violence. Zhang admitted to shooting McKinsey during a police interview, and a firearm was recovered from his vehicle. The couple faces life in prison without parole if convicted, with charges enhanced by a special circumstance of lying in wait.

via The Guardian|

#california #crime #domestic-violence

crime11 days ago•1 min saved

NYT Games Director Killed by In-Laws in Dublin Park

Jonathan McKinsey, 40, director of engineering for New York Times Games, was fatally shot in the parking lot of Dublin Sports Grounds on Sept. 26. Police arrested his 77-year-old parents-in-law, Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen, who remain in custody on suspicion of murder. Witnesses reported the couple, both masked, took turns shooting McKinsey before being detained by a passing officer. While police have not disclosed a motive, records show McKinsey faced child endangerment charges and a restraining order from his wife in late 2025. The suspects face multiple charges, including conspiracy and child abuse, with arraignment scheduled for Sept. 30.

via CBS News|

#alameda-county #crime #dublin

world27 days ago•208 min saved

Trump lands in Ireland for talks with Dublin leaders ahead of golf event

US President Donald Trump arrived in Dublin for talks with Ireland’s leaders ahead of attending the Irish Open golf tournament at his Doonbeg course. He was greeted on arrival by Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly and other officials, and will hold a bilateral meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and address business leaders, as protests are anticipated in Dublin, Doonbeg, and Shannon Airport. The visit highlights US–Ireland economic ties while unfolding ahead of the US midterms and amid regional security concerns.

via CNN|

#doonbeg #dublin #golf

sports1 month ago•18 min saved

Taylor bows out with Dublin fairytale finish

Katie Taylor capped an iconic career with a dominant 10-round victory over Flora Pili at Dublin’s Croke Park, securing undisputed status at junior welterweight and bidding farewell to boxing in front of about 80,000 emotional fans.

via BoxingScene|

#boxing #croke-park #dublin

sports1 month ago•24 min saved

Dublin Kickoff: UNC-TCU Opens 2026 College Football

The UNC Tar Heels and TCU Horned Frogs launch the 2026 college football season in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium for the Aer Lingus Classic. UNC has a new offensive coordinator in Bobby Petrino, while TCU features a new OC in Gordon Sammis and quarterback Jaden Craig replacing Josh Hoover. Early action has UNC up 3-0 on a first‑drive field goal, with TCU answering to tie 3-3; Jordan Dwyer is out for TCUs opener. Kickoff is noon ET on ESPN, with ESPN app and Fubo streaming; live updates will continue throughout the game.

via USA Today|

#aer-lingus-college-football-classic #college-football #dublin

travel1 month ago•16 min saved

Testing Tiny Tourism: Dublin Beyond the Big Sights

A BBC travel writer tests the Tiny Tourism idea—skipping mass-tourist sights to focus on everyday, local experiences in Dublin, from supermarket aisles to thrift shops and chats with locals, including sea swimming and a rare pub visit. The trip yields authentic moments and insights into how places live beyond iconic attractions, but ultimately leaves the writer hungry for main sights, suggesting Tiny Tourism works best as a prompt for different engagement rather than a full replacement (with a nod to a middle ground called 'Medium Tourism').

via BBC|

#dublin #local-experiences #overtourism

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Kinahan Extradition: Dublin Poised for Arrival of Suspected Crime Boss

Daniel Kinahan, the Irish businessman suspected of leading the Kinahan Organised Crime Group, is due to land in Dublin after an extradition from Dubai. He’s expected to be charged immediately on arrival and brought before the three-judge Special Criminal Court, as Irish authorities coordinate a large security operation and highlight transnational cooperation with the UAE.

via BBC|

#dublin #extradition #ireland

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

McKenna Triumphs in Dublin to Clinch IBF Middleweight Crown

Irish boxer Aaron McKenna outpointed Etinosa Oliha in Dublin's 3Arena to win the IBF world middleweight title by unanimous decision, improving to 21-0 with scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112, and signaling his intent to chase more belts.

via BBC|

#aaron-mckenna #boxing #dublin

entertainment2 months ago•15 min saved

Vedder leads emotional farewell singalong for Glen Hansard at Vicar Street

At Dublin’s Vicar Street, Glen Hansard’s life was celebrated with a star‑studded tribute where Eddie Vedder led a moving finale—Neil Young’s Rockin’ in the Free World performed with guests including Liam Ó Maonlaí, Jake Clemons, Mundy, The Frames, Declan O’Rourke, Imelda May and Bronagh Gallagher; earlier moments featured a heartfelt Society performance with Jake Clemons’s sax and quiet exchanges between Vedder, Olivia Vedder and Markéta Irglová, all underscoring the deep bonds Hansard inspired.

via PearlJamOnline.it|

#dublin #eddie-vedder #entertainment

world2 months ago•17 min saved

Dublin funeral brings together stars and fans for Glen Hansard

Celebrities and large crowds gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin for Glen Hansard’s funeral, where Bono attended and delivered a recital before joining The Edge for a rendition of Beautiful Day; Patti Smith sent a voicemail “lullaby” for Hansard’s family, and a series of tributes and performances by friends and fellow musicians followed. The coffin arrived by horse-drawn carriage, and about 11,000 people are said to have attended Hansard’s wake, with attendees paying tribute to his life and music across multiple musical interludes.

via BBC|

#bono #dublin #funeral

music2 months ago•15 min saved

Dublin Mourns Glen Hansard at Public Wake

Thousands gathered in Dublin for a public wake to honor Glen Hansard, the Oscar-winning musician who died in a motorcycle crash at 56. His body lay in repose in a wicker coffin at the Baroque Chapel of the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham, ahead of a funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. local time that will be broadcast by RTÉ and RIP.ie. Attendees shared memories of Hansard’s busking and his work with the Frames and Swell Season; mourners were asked to donate to Dublin’s Simon Community or Ukrainian Action in lieu of flowers.

via Rolling Stone|

#dublin #funeral #glen-hansard

entertainment2 months ago•3 min saved

Dublin Fans Gather for Glen Hansard Public Wake Ahead of Funeral

Thousands queued at the Baroque Chapel of the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham, Dublin for a public wake honoring Oscar-winning musician Glen Hansard after a fatal single-vehicle motorcycle crash; tributes from Ed Sheeran and Bruce Springsteen underscored his impact, with his funeral scheduled for St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday.

via BBC|

#dublin #entertainment #glen-hansard

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Dublin to host public farewell for Glen Hansard

Irish musician Glen Hansard, frontman of The Frames and Oscar winner for Once, died in a car crash after a pub session in County Dublin. A public wake will be held at IMMA's Baroque Chapel in Kilmainham on Monday from 11:00 to 16:00, followed by his funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral on Tuesday at 13:30 (with limited access inside). Tributes flowed from peers such as Ed Sheeran, Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama, and a memorial busk was held in Dublin as the city prepares to say farewell.

via BBC|

#dublin #funeral #glen-hansard

music2 months ago•13 min saved

Glen Hansard's Family Announces Public Wake and Dublin Cathedral Funeral

Glen Hansard’s family has shared memorial plans following his death: a public wake on Monday, August 3, at the Baroque Chapel in IMMA, Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with the singer lying in repose; and a public funeral on Tuesday, August 4, at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin 8, though cathedral access will be tightly limited. Music at the funeral will be provided by Hansard’s friends and family, and a public address system will be used outside the cathedral due to crowd size; the ceremony will be broadcast live on RTÉ News and RIP.ie. In lieu of flowers, mourners are asked to donate to Dublin’s Simon Community or Ukrainian Action. Hansard died in a motorcycle crash at 56, prompting tributes from Bono, Bruce Springsteen, and Barack Obama.

via rollingstone.com|

#dublin #funeral #glen-hansard

music-news2 months ago•29 min saved

Glen Hansard’s Final Set Captured on Video Hours Before Fateful Dublin Crash

Video footage shows Irish songwriter Glen Hansard performing his final set at The Wren’s Nest in Chapelizod, hours before he died in a motorcycle crash near Dublin. The night’s intimate moment, where he sang with his signature raw cadence as a crowd fell silent, was followed by his departure around 4:30 a.m. Tributes from peers and fans poured in after news of his death at 56, highlighting his years from busking in Dublin to international fame.

via consequence.net|

#dublin #final-performance #glen-hansard