Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday

Everyone’s been talking about the new Commissioner, medical card changes, the Ferguson verdict, and a lucky escape from a house fire for three families.

Katie Taylor arrives at Dublin Airport - Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland Katie Taylor arrives at Dublin Airport - Leah Farrell / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

IRELAND

Noirín O’Sullivan was announced as Garda Commissioner.
An array of changes to the medical card system were announced.
There was another blanket fog warning.
A man wanted by the US on terrorism charges was brought before the High Court.
Mick Wallace revealed he applied to be head of the Garda Authority.
Three families had a “miracle” escape from a house blaze.
Irish Water? The Council? Residents of one apartment complex said they didn’t know who should be fixing their leaks.
Enda Kenny hit out at Sinn Féin over behaviour at water protests.
George Hook had his stolen credit cards returned — in a mysterious fashion.
Gerry Adams said sorry for calling some unionists ‘bastards’.
And Katie Taylor had a triumphant homecoming (above).

WORLD

Ferguson Nationwide Protests Protesters lay down on a street in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, following the Ferguson verdict. AP / Press Association Images AP / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#FERGUSON: Lawyers for the family of black teenager Michael Brown denounced the process that cleared the police officer responsible for shooting him dead.

#DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: France pushed back “until further notice” the delivery of a controversial warship to Russia because of the Ukraine crisis.

#DELICIOUS FRONTIER: Those lucky, lucky astronauts aboard the International Space Station can now enjoy caviar and espressos.

INNOVATION

Facebook hosted a conversation by one of Lee Rigby’s killers, in which he said he wanted to kill a soldier, the BBC revealed.
And — a ‘smart spoon‘ may seem like an odd invention, but its makers hope it will help millions of people with Parkinson’s disease. [Guardian]

PARTING SHOT

Golden Retrievers vs German Shepherds. That age-old rivalry — settled, for good:

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