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Soccer-Second-half goals give Fiorentina 3-1 win at Napoli
Soccer-Second-half goals give Fiorentina 3-1 win at Napoli
(Reuters) -Fiorentina's Giacomo Bonaventura and Nicolas Gonzalez scored second-half goals to secure a 3-1 win at champions Napoli in Serie
2023-10-09 05:55
Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
Eagle Pass international railway crossing reopens after Texas migrant surge
The international railway bridge in Eagle Pass, Texas, reopened Saturday after personnel were redirected earlier this week to assist with a surge in migrant crossings at the US-Mexico border.
2023-09-23 23:12
21 of the best Barbenheimer memes, reactions and mashups
21 of the best Barbenheimer memes, reactions and mashups
The internet going crazy for two films about kids’ dolls and weapons of mass destruction couldn’t have been on many people’s bingo cards. But with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer set to come out on the same day, 21 July, you’d be challenged to name a more iconic duo. The hype around the movies could hardly have been more different. Barbie is, well, Barbie; it’s pink, pretty and plastic. Oppenheimer is the atom bomb: fire and brimstone, the destroyer of worlds. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Social media doesn’t see it that way, though. As cinemas gear up to show the movies back-to-back – and film-goers argue over which one to watch first – the meme factory has been working on overdrive. Here are some of the best Twitter has to offer: It recently emerged that the Barbie dream house had mysteriously appeared in Malibu. It comes complete with a pool, huge balconies and that signature pink finish. Oh, and you can stay there on Airbnb soon. Unfortunately, Oppenheimer fans had an idea for how they could counter the excellent work done by Barbie’s marketing team with a slightly more destructive piece of marketing of their own. They wouldn’t... Would they? People are already planning their entire days around the dual event. Are you Oppenheimer first, then Barbie? (Otherwise known as Oppenbarbie.) Or are you doing it the other, incorrect way? Because if you’re seeing Barbie in the morning followed by a chaser of atomic doom in the evening (Barbenheimer, apparently), you’re doing it all wrong, apparently. Which camp (or state) do you fall into? These two iconic houses in Santa Monica almost nail the difference in tone between the two films without even knowing it: Yes, of course, there is merch. And even the stars of the films themselves have joined in the fun: Instagram has even made a trailer. The good news is, whichever you go for – Barbenheimer or Oppenbarbie – there's one thing everyone can agree on... 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.
2023-07-19 16:11
UPS Strike Would Deal Blow to US Inflation Fight, Supply Chain
UPS Strike Would Deal Blow to US Inflation Fight, Supply Chain
A potential strike by 340,000 unionized workers at United Parcel Service Inc. threatens to unravel progress in tackling
2023-07-21 17:00
Saudi Arabia: A Century’s Experience in Crowd Management
Saudi Arabia: A Century’s Experience in Crowd Management
MECCA, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 22, 2023--
2023-06-23 00:43
Russia recruits prisoners for Ukraine war as Putin replicates Wagner
Russia recruits prisoners for Ukraine war as Putin replicates Wagner
Russia has taken the wheel from Wagner as the Kremlin has recruited up to 100,000 prisoners to fight in Ukraine. The practice was a trademark move of the late mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin, who filled his group’s ranks with convicted criminals. The army unit, commonly known as Storm-Z, is reportedly seen as a disposable force in Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation”. It comes as the Russian prison population has dropped from an estimated 420,000 to around 266,000, according to deputy minister Vsevolod Vukolov, who disclosed the figures earlier this month. Russian state-controlled media reported that Storm-Z squads exist, that they took part in intense battles and some of their members received medals for bravery, but it has not disclosed how they are formed, or the losses they take. While the Russian defence ministry has never acknowledged creating Storm-Z units, the first reports of their existence emerged in April when the Institute for the Study of War cited what it said appeared to be a leaked Russian military report on the formation of the squads. RTVI, a Russian news website, said Storm-Z “is the same scheme as with the [Wagner] private military company. Prisoners sign contracts with the defence ministry, and after completing them they can go home or continue serving”. However, a Russian soldier who fought alongside members of the penal squad told Reuters that Storm-Z fighters “are just meat”. The soldier, from army unit no. 40318 who was deployed near Bakhmut in May and June, said he’d given medical treatment to a group of six or seven wounded Storm-Z fighters on the battlefield. In doing so, he had disobeyed an order from a commander - whose name he didn’t know - to leave the men. He said he didn’t know why the commander gave the order, but claimed that it typified how Storm-Z fighters were considered of lesser value than ordinary troops by officers. The soldier, who requested anonymity because he feared prosecution in Russia for publicly discussing the war, said he had sympathy for the men’s plight: “If the commandants catch anyone with the smell of alcohol on their breath, then they immediately send them to the Storm squads.” The UK ministry of defence addressed the emergence of the penal squads in its update on 24 October, saying: “Russia largely continues to rely on specially designated ‘Shtorm-Z’ units for local offensive operations in Ukraine.” It said: “Multiple accounts suggest the units are given the lowest priority for logistical and medical support, while repeatedly being ordered to attack.” The intelligence update added that the squads were “likely first fielded in 2022” and they highlight “the extreme difficulty Russia has in generating combat infantry capable of conducting effective offensive operations”. Read More The Body in the Woods | An Independent TV Original Documentary The harrowing discovery at centre of The Independent’s new documentary Live updates | Israeli troops briefly enter Gaza as wider ground incursion looms Europe's central bank is set to halt rate hikes as the Mideast war casts a shadow over the economy Putin presides over rehearsals of 'massive' Russian nuclear strike
2023-10-26 16:16
Coles says All Blacks staying grounded despite Italy rout
Coles says All Blacks staying grounded despite Italy rout
Veteran New Zealand hooker Dane Coles on Saturday said the All Blacks would not be getting carried away with their stunning 96-17 dismantling of Italy...
2023-09-30 20:55
Manchester City star Jack Grealish nears return from injury
Manchester City star Jack Grealish nears return from injury
Jack Grealish is close to returning from injury and could be involved in Manchester City’s game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday
2023-09-23 00:15
Erdogan to Meet With Musk Ahead of UN General Assembly
Erdogan to Meet With Musk Ahead of UN General Assembly
Elon Musk visited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in New York, spending about a 45 minutes discussing artificial
2023-09-18 10:23
'Strange Planet' trailer turns viral absurdist comic into Apple TV+ series
'Strange Planet' trailer turns viral absurdist comic into Apple TV+ series
The official trailer for Strange Planet is here, animating the viral absurdist comic strip that
2023-07-25 22:00
Europe must reduce China renewable dependence: agency
Europe must reduce China renewable dependence: agency
The European Union must reduce its dependence on China when it comes to vital equipment used in producing renewable energy, the head of the International...
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JPMorgan Pledges $200 Million to Suck Carbon From the Sky
JPMorgan Pledges $200 Million to Suck Carbon From the Sky
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has made a $200 million commitment to pull carbon from the air. That includes
2023-05-24 01:44