US Consumer Weakness Erodes Sales at LVMH, Unilever and More
European consumer-goods companies from LVMH to Unilever Plc and British American Tobacco Plc highlighted recent softness in US
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In Phoenix Heat, Ice-Filled Body Bags Are a Life-Saving Technology
As temperatures hit 119F in Phoenix last Thursday, doctors at Valleywise Health Medical Center saw a patient whose
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AI Leaders Create Industry Watchdog as Government Scrutiny Grows
Facing calls to put guardrails on artificial intelligence development, a group of tech companies including Alphabet Inc.’s Google
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Manchin Urges Faster Power Line Approval in Permitting Reform
Senator Joe Manchin wants to speed the approval process for high-voltage power lines as he takes another run
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The truth behind the viral Barbie Burj Khalifa video
With the release of the Barbie movie, different places around the world have been getting pink makeovers - including the Burj Khalifa. In a 12-second clip that has gone viral, stands a huge Barbie doll next to the world's tallest building located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The larger-than-life doll can be seen sporting an outfit that directly references her 1959 debut - wearing a striped romper with her blonde locks in a ponytail (which is also an outfit Margot Robbie wore in the film too). Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter During the video, Barbie stood inside her very own hot pink box and then broke through the plastic cover to step out onto the city street. The CGI clip was posted by boutique creative agency, Eye Studio (@eyestudioae) and took around three days to make, using footage of the Burj Khalifa shot from an iPhone, before the big 3D Barbie was superimposed into the video. "As a social media agency, we're always thinking about what's trending, and everyone is currently talking about Barbie," Juhi Rupani, Eye Studio's creative director told The National. "So we thought of doing something around an iconic product and putting her next to the most iconic landmark in Dubai." After deciding on the concept, 3D generalist Neal Santos, and junior art director, Taha Dungerwala helped to make the vision come alive. "The first thing that crossed our mind while making it was we kind of wanted to pay homage to the beginning and stay close to how the very first Barbie doll ever created looked back in 1959," they told the same publication. "When it came to location, after going back and forth we decided nothing beats the Burj Khalifa." Meanwhile, Barbie is the biggest debut ever for a film directed by a woman, with the Greta Gerwig film making $356m (£276m) around the world opening weekend. 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.
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UK Billionaire Joe Lewis Charged in US With Insider Trading
British billionaire Joe Lewis, the owner of the Tottenham Hotspur soccer club in London, has been charged with
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European Stocks Slide as LVMH Earnings Weighs on Luxury Sector
European stocks dropped, snapping their longest winning streak since January, as earnings season rolled on and investors looked
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Bayern Munich seek new Daniel Levy meeting to thrash out Harry Kane deal
Bayern Munich want to meet with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy again to discuss a deal for Harry Kane.
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Snap Shares Drop After Sales Forecast Misses Estimates
Snap Inc. projected revenue at the lower end of analysts’ estimates for this quarter, signaling that improvements to
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Alphabet Shares Gain on Revenue Beat From Google Search
Google parent Alphabet Inc. reported second-quarter revenue that exceeded analysts’ expectations, boosted by advertising on the company’s flagship
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Teen influencer Milla Sofia flooded with 'creepy' comments despite her not being real
Artificial intelligence has struck again, and this time, it's somehow got the internet obsessing over a jet-setting influencer who doesn't even exist. Milla Sofia is a 19-year-old "robot girl" from Helsinki who works as a fashion model and now boasts over 30,000 followers on Instagram. Her page showcases hyper-realistic selfies and photo montages of her travels across the world, including the likes of Paris, Australia and Santorini. "I bring an unparalleled and futuristic perspective to the realm of style," her creator wrote on her website. "Whether it's the catwalk or the digital landscape, my passion lies in showcasing the latest trends and pushing the boundaries in the ever-evolving fashion industry." Disturbingly, her posts are often flooded with comments from thirsty men who have either not figured out Milla's AI-generated, or simply have no shame. "Well you look fabulous wearing anything as well as nothing I’m sure. Your a beautiful young woman," one man wrote, while another gushed: "Beautiful lady. Your eyes dreams colour, your hair colour and your dress colour are beautiful." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter "There's a perfect woman," a third added, which prompted one person to quip back: "All these dumb people that think she is real. Actually terrifying how disconnected you all are from reality." It comes after socially starved cryptobros fork out thousands for NFT girlfriends, which are essentially inanimate digital paintings costing up to $100,000. One man, a self-proclaimed "digital pimp", was initially attracted to the idea of "owning his very own exclusive girlfriend" who he can spend quality time with whenever he wanted. "I got a printout of the NFT which I display on my wall, right above where I work as a reminder of what a great purchase she was," he explained. In what he described as a "weird concept", Jake confessed that his involvement with NFT girlfriends made him feel like a "pimp" following the motto of: "If you want my girl, you've got to pay!" 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.
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Tesla Cars Barred From World University Games Ahead of Xi Visit
Tesla Inc. vehicles are barred from parts of a major Chinese city as it prepares for a visit
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