Justin Simien drew on childhood movies for Haunted Mansion
Justin Simien took inspiration from the movies he watched during childhood during the making of the Disney picture 'Haunted Mansion'.
1970-01-01 08:00
UN watchdog says landmines are placed around Ukrainian nuke plant occupied by Russia
The U.N. atomic watchdog says its staff at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant report seeing anti-personnel mines around the site
1970-01-01 08:00
EU agriculture ministers meet to discuss vital Ukraine grain exports after Russia nixed deal
European Union agriculture ministers are meeting to discuss ways of moving grain vital to global food security out of Ukraine after Russia halted a deal that allowed the exports
1970-01-01 08:00
Model Marissa DuBois responds to 'weirdos' after catwalk video goes viral
A runway model has hit back at the “weirdos” responding to her after a clip of her catwalk goes viral. Marissa DuBois, an American model who goes by the name Riss, has been making waves after a clip of her walking the runway in Fashion Week went viral on Twitter. The video was posted on Twitter by the pop culture account Daily Loud and has been viewed almost 60 million times in just two days. As she walked the runway, DuBois was wearing a green bikini paired with a matching sheer cover-up. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Her curvy figure caught people’s attention and many left comments on who she reminds them of. One person wrote that she was a “blend of Beyonce and Shakira”, to which DuBois responded, “The honor”. Others discussed her body in horrible ways, suggesting that she is overweight is setting a bad example. Some speculated as to whether the model has had plastic surgery to achieve her look, but DuBois quickly shut them down. She tweeted: “For the weirdos that somehow think my body's fake... this was my senior sign in HS (high school).” Alongside the tweet was a picture of her from high school. It showed DuBois holding a big sign with her nickname and a drawing of her large bottom, referencing the name “Big Booty Judy”. “She got receipts,” one Twitter user responded. Another said: “You don’t owe anyone any explanation. You are beautiful.” Someone else commented: “Who ever saying her body fake is straight haters fr.” As well as being a model, DuBois has gained a large social media following documenting her life across multiple platforms. 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 Ferrera's Barbie speech has so many unused versions
'Barbie' star America Ferrera delivered her speech in a lot of different ways.
1970-01-01 08:00
Matt Damon glad he didn't leave Bourne stars 'in the lurch' by pulling out of movie for Avatar
'The Bourne Identity' star Matt Damon was "desperate" to work with James Cameron on the 'Avatar' franchise, but he has no regrets about turning down the offer, which is now said to have been worth $250 million, to continue working on the 'Bourne' franchise.
1970-01-01 08:00
Rare testimony reveals brutal life for Russian convicts fighting in Ukraine
One fighter was shot twice, sent from the hospital back to the front, where he drank melted snow to live. Another was sent to fight age 23 and was dead three weeks later. Rare testimony delivered directly from Russians reveals the horrors of the front line.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asian markets follow Wall St up after Chinese promise to support economy
Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street higher after China’s ruling Communist Party promised to shore up its sagging economy ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting that traders hope will announce this interest rate cycle’s final increase
1970-01-01 08:00
Leonardo DiCaprio praises Indian man for discovering new fish
In 2020, a man in Kerala found a "red thread" floating in his bucket. Now, DiCaprio is talking about it.
1970-01-01 08:00
Analysis-Sensing end of Fed hikes, some investors return to dividend stocks
By David Randall NEW YORK Some investors are giving the shares of dividend-rich companies a second look as
1970-01-01 08:00
Proposal before Maine lawmakers would jumpstart offshore wind projects
Maine is poised to launch an offshore wind program that would meet clean energy goals and produce enough power for about 900,000 homes from floating wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine
1970-01-01 08:00
China Trade Curbs Had Little Effect on Australia GDP, Study Says
Australia’s economy suffered limited damage from punitive trade actions by China, government research found, as Canberra and Beijing
1970-01-01 08:00
