
Fed's Waller: Interest rates are likely high enough to bring inflation back to 2% target
A key Federal Reserve official said he is “increasingly confident” that the Fed’s interest rate policies will succeed in bringing inflation back to the central bank’s 2% target level
1970-01-01 08:00

Strange bottles keep washing up on shores – and no one will open them
A bunch of eerie 'witch bottles' have been washing up on shores across the Gulf of Mexico, leaving researchers freaked out. Jace Tunnell, a researcher for the Harte Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies, shared the discoveries on his YouTube channel where he explained how people stuff the 'spell bottles' with a variety of things including herbs or sharp objects. He said that many believe they offer protection, before disposing of them in a range of places including in oceans or burying them in back gardens. In a recent Facebook post, Tunnell shared his latest finding, writing: "Witch bottle! We find these every once in a while. Folks in certain cultures around the world put vegetation or other objects in a bottle. They are counter magical devices whose purpose is to draw in and trap harmful intentions directed at their owners." Many fellow Facebookers were left intrigued, with one writing: "I want to know what happens when you open it!" Another added: "Bottles can tell such varied and interesting stories and can survive for so long in such varied conditions. So this pic is my fav this week." Meanwhile, a third user penned: "Witch here. I love making witch bottles for various spells of protection and whatever else my intentions are. This looks newer to me, but certainly don't open it. You never know what's inside. Great find!" #Beachcombing - Witchcraft www.youtube.com In a discussion with Fox News Digital, Tunnell acknowledged that while he doesn't feel creeped out by the bottles, he would never open one. He said: "I mean, they're supposed to have spells and stuff in them – why take the chance?" Tunnell opted for a safer alternative and instead displayed the bottles along his fence. "My wife says I can bring shells inside, but no spell bottles," he joked. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up for 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

American consumers more confident in November as holiday shopping season kicks into high gear
American consumers are feeling slightly more confident this month as the all-important holiday shopping season kicks into high gear
1970-01-01 08:00

How Brentford are remaining true to their humble history despite Premier League stardom
Brentford commemorated the 134th anniversary of their first game by unveiling a plaque on the location of their founding. 90min spoke to those at the event.
1970-01-01 08:00

Keep your Identity and Business Data Safe with 1Password
What’s the most valuable thing you own? Your car? Your home? Those are sure to
1970-01-01 08:00

AI has now animated the famous 'distracted boyfriend' meme to show what happens next
Ever wondered what your favourite meme would look like as a movie? Well, with the help of AI, you don’t have to wonder any longer. 'Movie' might be overselling it slightly, but artificial intelligence has turned one of the most-used memes on the internet into a video clip for the first time. The newly augmented version shows the new depth to the instantly recognisable image, which has been ubiquitous online over recent years. The distracted boyfriend meme has been a mainstay of internet culture since it first appeared back in 2017. It shows a man ogling another woman while walking with his partner – and now the short clip created using AI has given us an idea of what might have happened next. The clip was first shared by Twitter/X user @fofrAI, who created the clip using Stability AI's Stable Video tool. In the new, extended version of the meme, shared by the good people at Know Your Meme, it looks like the man has turned to walk towards the passing woman – abandoning his poor partner. One of the great scandals of the internet age, we’re sure you’ll agree. However, a AI-created clip sees him turn away towards his partner - just as the woman in red turns to face him. Right now, we don't know what to believe – and the clip provoked plenty of reaction. "I find it awe inspiring how many unnecessary, undesirable things AI can do," one unimpress social media user wrote. “Ai is scary,” another said, while another noted: “Yeah except that the girl on the left’s face warps like something out of a horror film.” Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel 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

LeBron is back into GM mode after Lakers blown out by Sixers
As the Lakers lick their wounds after a historic loss, LeBron James signals readiness for change. Can a deal for Zach LaVine or a trade for a guard or big turn the tide?
1970-01-01 08:00

Morgan Wallen tops Apple Music's 2023 song chart while Taylor Swift and SZA also top streaming lists
Country singer Morgan Wallen’s “Last Night” tops Apple Music’s global song chart in 2023
1970-01-01 08:00

US Cyber Monday sales hit record $12.4 billion on big discounts - report
(Reuters) -Deep discounts on everything from beauty products and toys to electronics have enticed U.S. shoppers to splurge on Christmas
1970-01-01 08:00

Stock market today: Wall Street quiet ahead of US consumer confidence survey, inflation report
Premarket trading was muted on Wall Street ahead of an inflation report and a survey of how American consumers are feeling about the economy
1970-01-01 08:00

Erdogan to visit Budapest next month as Turkey and Hungary hold up Sweden's membership in NATO
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Hungary’s capital next month
1970-01-01 08:00

WWE smashes its social media record with return of CM Punk
WWE crushed its social media record over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with the return of wrestler CM Punk at Survivor Series garnering more than 71 million views across all of the sports entertainment company’s platforms
1970-01-01 08:00