Deposit withdrawals at South Korea credit union have stabilised -ministry
SEOUL Customer withdrawals from MG Community Credit Cooperatives (MGCCC), a troubled South Korean credit union, have clearly stabilised
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Doctors warn against 'Barbie foot' challenge taking over TikTok
The internet has spiralled over a certain two-second snippet from the upcoming Barbie movie – and it involves Margot Robbie's feet. In the trailer for Greta Gerwig's hotly anticipated release, Barbie is seen stepping out of her high heels while maintaining her arched foot. In fact, it's become so "iconic" that it's birthed an entire TikTok challenge with the likes of Chrissy Teigen trying it out, and the hashtag alone has racked up over 40 million views. While the niche trend has proven popular on the platform, doctors have been forced to step in with a warning. Dr Jodi R. Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS, and Board Certified Podiatrist at Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center, said the challenge "is not without risk." "If someone attempts the pose once or twice, they will likely be ok and produce a great TikTok video," she said. "However, if attempting the pose and stride over long periods, there are some risks involved. The ankle is unstable, which can lead to ligament sprains and injuries, commonly seen with high heel use." According to Dr Schoenhaus, the foot positioning "places more strain on your low back leading to muscle and spine problems," and can injure growth plates in younger women. "To walk on your toes without heels isn't sustainable, and, in fact, the reality in the movie is that Barbie actually has flatfeet, along with 30 per cent of the population. Considering we aren't trained ballerinas en pointe, let's keep the fad to movie stars who have props and multiple takes to make it look perfect," she added. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter @shannascribner @barbiethemovie inspired me with a challenge idea!! Stitch & show me how well you can do the #BarbieFootChallenge !!! #barbiefootchallenge #barbie #foot #feet #heels #challenge #footchallenge #feetchallenge #margotrobbie Speaking about the famous scene, Robbie told The Project that it didn't actually require as much effort as people expected. "There’s no special effects, you’d be amazed how few [special effects] there are in this film actually," she said. "We didn‘t do that many takes of it, a couple of takes and I kind of held on to a bar so I was sturdy when I stepped." "We just put double-sided tape on the floor so that my shoes stayed still and I did have a pedicure that morning." 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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Milan Kundera, reclusive literary giant and author of 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being,' dies
Milan Kundera, the Czech writer who became one of the 20th century's most influential novelists but spent much of his life in seclusion, rarely engaging with the public, died in Paris on Tuesday, according to the Moravian Library in Brno. He was 94.
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Rivian Breakout Is Expanding the Rift in EV Stocks
Investors are showing a willingness to give beaten-down electric-vehicle stocks another chance, but they’re being more discerning this
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Police say there could be a 'decade of victims' in case of Tennessee man accused of recording himself raping unconscious boys
An investigation into a Tennessee man accused of recording himself raping unconscious boys has shown there "could be a decade of victims," a police spokesperson told CNN.
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China Tech Stocks Rally on Growing Signs Long Crackdown Is Over
There are growing signs the tide is turning for Chinese technology shares after a years-long crackdown that wiped
1970-01-01 08:00
Temasek’s PSA Shelves $4 Billion Hutchison Ports Stake Sale, Sources Say
PSA International Pte has shelved plans to sell its minority stake in the ports business of Hong Kong’s
1970-01-01 08:00
Liechtenstein country profile
Provides an overview of Liechtenstein, including key facts about this small European state.
1970-01-01 08:00
Disney Weighs Options for Struggling India TV Business
Walt Disney Co. is weighing options for its television business in India that include either an outright sale
1970-01-01 08:00
Marshall Islands media guide
An overview of the media in the Marshall Islands, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Marshall Islands country profile
Provides an overview of the Marshall Islands, including key dates about this Pacific island nation.
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Hedge Funds’ US Treasury Bets Pose Stability Risk, Says BOE
A leveraged trade in US Treasury futures that has become popular among hedge funds poses a risk to
1970-01-01 08:00
