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Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga says he's saving lives in her name
Nicole Thea's husband Global Boga says he's saving lives in her name
Global Boga says he’s "back and stronger" after launching a foundation in his late wife's name.
2023-09-29 18:39
Tom Cruise, Lewis Hamilton and the ‘Mission: Impossible’ race towards Shakira’s heart
Tom Cruise, Lewis Hamilton and the ‘Mission: Impossible’ race towards Shakira’s heart
Several reports are hinting at a 'love triangle' between Lewis Hamilton, Shakira and Tom Cruise
2023-06-13 20:32
Lopsided quarterfinals in Rugby World Cup highlight absurdity of early draw for pool stage
Lopsided quarterfinals in Rugby World Cup highlight absurdity of early draw for pool stage
The absurdity of the decision to stage the draw for the pool stage of the Rugby World Cup three years out from the tournament will really hit home this week
2023-10-09 18:28
Ancient Greek statue showing 'woman using laptop' has people thinking time travel real
Ancient Greek statue showing 'woman using laptop' has people thinking time travel real
An ancient Greek statue of a woman seemingly using a laptop has sparked time travel theories online. "Grave Naiskos of an Enthroned Woman with an Attendant" is a 37-inch marble statue created around 1000 BC and shows a woman opening a laptop-like item as it's held up by an attendant. The item has two surfaces opened at a 90-degree angle, resembling a laptop. It also has two holes in the side of it, prompting theories that it could be a USB port or headphone jack- thus "proving" time travel is real. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Because the statue depicts a woman opening the laptop-like item, many are convinced the ancient Greeks were time traveling. But according to the Getty Collection, there is a reasonable explanation for the item. The item the woman is opening is actually a shadow box used in funerary by ancient Greeks. Apparently, the statue is depicting a deceased woman reaching for the shadow box held by her attendant. This "has a long history in Greek funerary art," according to the Getty Collection. It's unclear if the attendant represents a young family member in mourning or a servant or enslaved person. But the Getty Collection notes that the deceased woman came from a wealthy family. As for the USB-like holes: "The two holes apparent on its base are evidence of an ancient repair, perhaps in the form of two metal pins intended to hold a now lost marble component in place. The thinness of the box indicates that, like many works of ancient art, this relief was not intended as a photographic depiction of reality, but to convey the wealth and status of the deceased." Alas, the statue does not depict the possibility of time travel. The statue is currently available for viewing at the Getty Villa in Los Angeles, California. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-23 16:07
Everton sign Danjuma on loan from Villarreal
Everton sign Danjuma on loan from Villarreal
Everton have signed Arnaut Danjuma on a season-long loan from Villarreal, just months after the Netherlands forward rejected an offer...
2023-07-23 21:07
Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport
Marlon Wayans cited after luggage dispute with United worker at Denver airport
Comedian and actor Marlon Wayans was cited for disturbing the peace after a dispute he says he had last week with a United Airlines employee over carry-on luggage at the Denver airport
2023-06-13 03:56
Chelsea and Cole Palmer offer glimpse of exciting future in Premier League classic
Chelsea and Cole Palmer offer glimpse of exciting future in Premier League classic
A player that Manchester City let go reins them back in, in a game that took off. Cole Palmer’s fine stoppage-time penalty was quite an ending to the story of the day, crowning what was probably the match of the season so far. While Chelsea’s late 4-4 draw ensures the defending champions are only a point clear at the top, it felt like this had a significance for more than the title race. It could be a launchpad for Palmer and maybe this Chelsea side, as they finally looked like a proper Mauricio Pochettino team. They pressed and pushed City into a pulsating 4-4 draw, Pep Guardiola’s side doing their own part with some wondrous play. There are a lot of issues with modern football, and it felt like this whole week was dominated by talk of referees, but this game right at the end reminded why we watch. VAR was mercifully muted, not quite silent, but it would feel even more wrong to talk about it after a game like that. This was really about the concentration of quality on show, particularly Reece James, Manuel Akanji, Rodri, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland and - perhaps above all - former City players Raheem Sterling and Palmer. Sterling might well have finished upstaged by Palmer, but he won’t be too bothered about that, not with his goal and the way they clicked together. There is something there. It felt symbolic that all of Chelsea’s front three - including the burgeoning Nicolas Jackson - scored. They are a long way off City’s imperious level, but it is telling they have not yet lost to a big-six side. Chelsea beat Tottenham Hotspur on Monday and have now followed that and previous draws with Liverpool and Arsenal with perhaps the most significant of the lot. It was, somewhat ironically given recent games, VAR that actually got things going. The match had started at a fast pace without too much happening, until the officials spotted some jostling between Haaland and Marc Cucurella. It looked like the both had as much a hold of each other, but the Chelsea defender hung on longer, resulting in a penalty. Haaland of course scored. Perhaps aggravated, it fired something in Chelsea. What followed was probably their best spell of football of the season. That was partly driven by Sterling’s best spell in a Chelsea shirt, but there was more to it. There was certainly so much to Palmer. It was like something finally clicked, with the attack rampant. Palmer was everywhere. The forward’s movement and touches were the perfect foil for Sterling’s running, which he often decorated with vintage tricks and nutmegs. Jeremy Doku, who could probably be described as Sterling’s long-term successor, was the victim of one flick through the legs. The pressure first told from a corner, with Thiago Silva plundering a fine equaliser with a guided header. Chelsea were at that point overrunning City, literally, which led to Reece James surging down the right to set up Sterling for a finish he would have relished. As good as Chelsea were, and as deserving as their lead was, they soon faced a dilemma. The issue with facing this City and getting the better of them is that you only have a certain amount of time until Guardiola figures it out and decisively changes it to reassert control. It felt like that had happened by the hour. City had already equalised before half-time through a brilliant Akanji header, capping a fine individual game. It could have been a lot worse for City had the centre-half not been so dominant, as Ruben Dias had an unusually erratic display. Akanji’s presence made it all the more surprising he was left unmarked. For the third goal, then, City just made their own space. Phil Foden paused on the ball to allow Julian Alvarez to burst from deep, the overlap then allowing Haaland to sneak in on the other side. It wasn’t the cleanest finish, but it was still artful forward play due to the quality of the run. VAR checked for half-time, but it would have been ludicrous to rule it out. Chelsea, for their part, kept persevering. This is where more encouragement could come from the display. They again gave Dias trouble, as the centre-half found himself caught out from a parried shot, allowing Jackson to equalise. Palmer was again making so much happen, enjoying the freedom that Pochettino affords him. If it feels remarkable that City let an academy player like that go, it only speaks to their strength in depth. The next goal suitably came from way back. Rodri took a shot from distance on 86 minutes, and the ball deflected into the net. There was still more in the game, though. Pochettino has instilled something in Chelsea. They kept going, and forced Dias into another rash moment. Palmer stepped up, You could have forgiven him for feeling some nerves. Ederson would have faced him a lot in training. Palmer made all that irrelevant, as he showed no nerves at all. It is obviously too early to say Chelsea are back. Palmer, however, is here. Read More Jamie Carragher bemused by penalty decision in Man City vs Chelsea: ‘It’s not right’ Five things we learned from Chelsea and Man City’s eight-goal thriller Chelsea’s downward spiral offers stark warning to Man City Jeremy Doku’s brilliance shows Man City’s edge and Chelsea’s key problem Chelsea will be fighting for titles sooner rather than later, says Pep Guardiola Chelsea vs Manchester City LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
2023-11-13 03:12
'We are tired': Jada Pinkett Smith shares she sold drugs as a teenager, sparks memefest online
'We are tired': Jada Pinkett Smith shares she sold drugs as a teenager, sparks memefest online
Jada Pinkett Smith said her parents were drug addicts and she had to strive for financial freedom from the age of 12
2023-10-15 19:28
Who was Vaughn Porter? Utah man dies in plane crash with girlfriend decades after his father died in similar incident
Who was Vaughn Porter? Utah man dies in plane crash with girlfriend decades after his father died in similar incident
Vaughn Porter and Jaime Redford Rust were killed when their small airplane crashed in northern California
2023-10-28 04:06
Yellen says U.S. economy strong but some areas slowing
Yellen says U.S. economy strong but some areas slowing
WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is strong amid robust consumer spending but some areas are slowing down, U.S. Treasury
2023-06-07 20:47
How did Linda Blair pay tribute to William Friedkin? 'The Exorcist' star calls him a 'game changer' and a 'genius'
How did Linda Blair pay tribute to William Friedkin? 'The Exorcist' star calls him a 'game changer' and a 'genius'
'Every actor wanted to work with him and maybe my story is the most poignant,' Linda Blair said referring to William Friedkin
2023-08-09 03:08
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak can't help but mock another player as his snide behavior on show continues
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak can't help but mock another player as his snide behavior on show continues
'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak pokes fun at contestant, Kimberly, who behaved dramatically on-air
2023-06-03 12:09