World Cup: Matildas score TV rating record in semi-final loss to England
Australia's semi-final against England drew the highest TV viewership recorded nationally in decades.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stellantis invests more than $100 million in California lithium project
By Ernest Scheyder Automaker Stellantis said it would invest more than $100 million in California's Controlled Thermal Resources,
1970-01-01 08:00
Gotthard: World's longest rail tunnel shut for months after freight crash
National Swiss rail operator SBB said a derailed freight train caused severe damage to tracks.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ben Shapiro is now upset because a white person isn’t playing Snow White
Ben Shapiro is moaning about children’s films again – this time about Snow White. Just weeks after ranting about Barbie and being entirely incorrect when predicting it would flop at the box office, the conservative pundit has hit out at Disney’s decision to cast a Latin actor to play Snow White. Rachel Zegler will play the princess in the upcoming live-action remake of the classic animation. The 22-year-old actor, who is of Colombian and Polish descent, is known for roles in West Side Story and Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Criticising the casting, Shapiro said: “They’ve cast Snow White. Snow White is now going to be played by Rachel Zegler. OK?” “Now, Rachel Zegler, you may know ― again, her name is Snow White. Now, you might consider that racist, but that’s also the name of the actual fairytale.” He went on to say that [in] “the original… Snow White, the character is specifically described as having 'skin white as snow'". Shapiro added: “[The word ‘white’] is literally in her name. That’s why she has her name. So I guess just to like, screw with people, they’re casting ― Rachel Zegler’s a very talented person. It’s weird casting, you might say.” Zegler’s casting was announced, but new pictures from behind the scenes of the production were recently released, sparking new conversation around the film. Fellow conservative pundit and Daily Wire colleague Matt Walsh also criticised the casting on his show, throwing a strop and saying it amounts to “anti-white racism”. One social media user seemed to sum up the whole thing by writing: “Have these guys considered getting a f***ing life.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter 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.
1970-01-01 08:00
Michael Parkinson, UK chat show host and presenter, dies age 88
Veteran British broadcaster Michael Parkinson has died at the age of 88, his former employer the BBC reported Thursday citing a statement from his family.
1970-01-01 08:00
South Africa Sees Deal With China to Secure Solar Panel Supply
South Africa’s electricity minister said he expects to seal a deal with the Chinese government next week that
1970-01-01 08:00
Russia Turns Screws on Exporters After Debating Capital Controls
Russia’s government will hold off on stiffening restrictions on the movement of capital and instead prepare recommendations for
1970-01-01 08:00
Man Utd executive explains Old Trafford ticket price increase
Man Utd's Head of Fan Engagement Rick McGagh has explained the recent 5% increase in ticket prices at Old Trafford.
1970-01-01 08:00
Global Yields March to 15-Year Highs as Rate-Hike Worries Build
Global government bond yields extended their climb to the highest levels since the financial crisis as resilient economic
1970-01-01 08:00
Thailand Warns of Religion-Tourism Scam as ‘Sacred’ Idol Appears
Thailand’s government warned its citizens and tourists to exercise prudence before worshiping any “sacred” idols, a move prompted
1970-01-01 08:00
PFA reveal 2022/23 Players' Player of the Year nominees
The PFA have unveiled the six nominees for the 2022/23 PFA Players' Player of the Year award.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why is China not rushing to fix its ailing economy?
By Laurie Chen and Yew Lun Tian BEIJING With China at risk of tipping into prolonged stagnation and
1970-01-01 08:00
