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Irish Times
3 days ago
- Irish Times
‘He was perfect, a one-off': Pensioner killed in London is remembered as proud Kilkenny man
John Mackey, the 87-year-old Irish man who died after being attacked while walking home from grocery shopping in north London, will be remembered as a man 'with a twinkle in his eye', his funeral heard on Thursday. Originally from Callan, Co Kilkenny, Mr Mackey had been living in London since the age of 19. He was running errands on the afternoon of May 6th when he was allegedly assaulted near his home close to Goodchild Road. He suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital two days later. On Thursday, his remains were carried into the Church of the Assumption in his south Kilkenny hometown by six pallbearers, a number of whom were his nephews. READ MORE A guard of honour was provided by retired Irish UN peacekeepers, as one of Mr Mackey's brothers is a former member. His coffin was adorned with two flags, representing his beloved Arsenal Football Club and the county colours of Kilkenny. There was also a photograph of Mr Mackey wearing his trilby hat. Mementos of his life were brought to the altar by members of his extended family. Parish priest Fr William Dalton said Mr Mackey's trilby exemplified how he had always been a dapper dresser with a love of good clothes. The Callan flag, and a book on the town by John Fitzgerald that had brought Mr Mackey memories of his beloved county, were included, as well as a photo of him with two nephews and his brother Christy. John Mackey worked as a postman in Callan before moving to England where he became a loyal part of the Irish community, his funeral heard. Photograph: Sarah Murphy There were his rosary beads which were said to have helped him through his long, happy and fruitful life. Fr Dalton told mourners they were there 'to say farewell as a person with faith which helped him through a long and happy life'. 'When we think of the Mackeys in the 1930s and 1940s, a family of 11 children, six boys and five girls, a very Catholic family. Their mother died when the eldest of the children was 15 and to make matters worse their father was taken from them. It was a time when there were no social services and no children's allowance, but they were able to survive,' he said. He recalled how their sister Kitty reared the children, enabling them to live together as a family. 'Most of them in time went to England with some returning.' Mr Mackey, he said, had worked as a postman in Callan before moving to England in 1956 where he worked for a pharmaceutical company. 'There he would spend his life and would become immersed in the culture [and] integrated into society. He became a devout Arsenal fan and a loyal part of the Irish community there. Part of him will always be with us, even though there is a void, the memories of him will always be with us.' In her eulogy, his sister Betty recalled how her brother had been well-known in Callan before his departure. Pat, the eldest of Mr Mackey's 22 nieces and nephews remembered 'the perfect uncle' who 'always had a twinkle in his eye, always smelling of lovely aftershave'. 'He was a new age man, many [women] had tried to get him to the altar but failed. One woman almost got him there, but John forgot his wallet on Christmas Eve at 4.55pm and the jewellers were closing,' she said. She recalled spending time with him in Finsbury Park, trying to get him to eat Chinese food. 'But, no, he had to have his fry with chips. We all remember such happy times, he was a one-off. We are so incredibly lucky to have had him as our uncle.' Mr Mackey was one of 11 siblings and is survived by four. He was buried in Kilbride Cemetery. A man has been arrested and charged with Mr Mackey's murder and with robbery.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Amazon's Secret Autonomous Car!
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has been building a robotaxi business in secret for years, and the vehicle is finally ready for prime time. With a new factory up and running, Zoox may launch thousands of robotaxis in the coming years. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 20, 2025. The video was published on June 24, 2025. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More » Should you invest $1,000 in Amazon right now? Before you buy stock in Amazon, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Amazon wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $676,023!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $883,692!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor 's total average return is793% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to173%for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join Stock Advisor. See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 23, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Suzanne Frey, an executive at Alphabet, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Travis Hoium has positions in Alphabet. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Alphabet, Amazon, and Tesla. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Travis Hoium is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
USA Today
22-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Jack Endries, TE, Texas
Summer is here, and it is everyone's favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall. Player Information Player: Jack Endries School: Texas Height/Weight: 6-4/240 lbs. Player Background - 3-Star Recruit - Played Baksetball and Baseball in High School - John Mackey Award Watchlist in 2024 - All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2024 Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season - 91 Receptions - 1,030 Receiving Yards - 11.3 Yards per Reception - Four Touchdowns Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 75 PFF Receiving Grade - 68.2 PFF Blocking Grade - 5.5 Yards per Reception After Contact - 1.58 Yards per Route Run - Average Depth of Target of 6.2 Yards - 16 Contested Catches Player Traits - Great vision and awareness - Excellent blocker - Strong hands as receiver and blocker - Able to keep momentum through the catch - Speed and burst combo for excellent YAC ability Player Summary Jack Endries was Mr. Do-it-all for the Cal Golden Bears in 2024, so he became a hot commodity when he hit the portal. He ultimately committed to Texas and is now poised to bring his complete skillset to the Longhorns and the SEC. Endries shined as a blocker and showed he has the strength and awareness to keep doing that as he goes from the ACC to the SEC. Where he will take his biggest leap as a prospect is as a receiver, where he has already showcased his ability to have contact balance, maintain momentum through it, and also have a burst after the catch to pick up extra yards. Look for him to be in contention for the top tight end spot when the NFL Draft rolls around next April.
RTÉ News
17-06-2025
- RTÉ News
Family of fatally injured man speak out
Tommy Meskill, London Correspondent, interviews the family of 87-year-old Irish man John Mackey who was fatally injured in North London last month.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Roku Stock Jumped 13% This Morning
Roku stock soared after announcing an exclusive advertising partnership with Amazon's ad-selling service. Advertisers will be able to reach 80% of U.S. connected TV households through Amazon's platform. Amazon stock moved slightly on the news, but Roku saw a far bigger boost. 10 stocks we like better than Roku › Shares of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) rose as much as 13.4% on Monday morning, dropping back to a 10% gain by noon ET. The media-streaming technology expert announced an advertising partnership with Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN). The new deal gives advertisers access to Roku's media-playing platform through the Amazon DSP advertising platform. It's an exclusive partnership with deeper data access than Roku's existing ad-sales deals, making Amazon's service the easiest route to placing ads across all of Roku's original and third-party content services. The companies said that this combination grows the effective market reach for ad buyers while also placing more varied marketing messages in front of the consumer. Between Roku's media players and the Amazon Prime Video service, Amazon DSP now reaches 80% of American media households. Amazon stock also rose slightly on the news, but the partnership should make a bigger difference to Roku's business. The company now has direct ad placement deals with the three largest ad management platforms. After Monday's price jump, Roku's stock has gained 42% in 12 months. It still looks quite affordable at 2.8 times trailing sales, despite the company's habit of delivering year-over-year revenue growth of 15% or more in recent quarters. Before you buy stock in Roku, consider this: The Motley Fool Stock Advisor analyst team just identified what they believe are the for investors to buy now… and Roku wasn't one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce monster returns in the coming years. Consider when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $653,702!* Or when Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005... if you invested $1,000 at the time of our recommendation, you'd have $870,207!* Now, it's worth noting Stock Advisor's total average return is 988% — a market-crushing outperformance compared to 172% for the S&P 500. Don't miss out on the latest top 10 list, available when you join . See the 10 stocks » *Stock Advisor returns as of June 9, 2025 John Mackey, former CEO of Whole Foods Market, an Amazon subsidiary, is a member of The Motley Fool's board of directors. Anders Bylund has positions in Amazon and Roku. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon and Roku. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Why Roku Stock Jumped 13% This Morning was originally published by The Motley Fool
