EU seeks revised GMO rules to loosen curbs on gene-edited crops
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS The European Commission proposed a revision of its rules on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
2023-07-05 19:28
Iran taken to World Court over downing of passenger plane
AMSTERDAM Canada, Sweden, Ukraine and Britain have asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to open proceedings against
2023-07-05 19:27
Ice Spice sides with Down's syndrome community to effortlessly shut down troll
Ice Spice had the perfect response to a troll who compared her to someone with Down's syndrome. The 23-year-old rapper from the Bronx has so far had quite the year, with two singles Bikini Bottom" as well as her collaboration with Nicki Minaj on 'Princess Diana', both of which appeared on her debut EP Like..?. She also featured on PinkPantheress song 'Boy’s a Liar, Pt. 2' and Taylor Swift's song 'Karma', along with collaborating with Nicki Minaj once more for the Barbie movie with the song 'Barbie World' which samples the 1997 song 'Barbie Girl' by Aqua. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter But with her career going from strength to strength, Ice Spice is encountering online trolls, with one recently posting a photo showing half of the rapper's face next to the face of a young woman with Down's syndrome, appearing to suggest Ice Spice has the genetic disorder. The tweet managed to get the attention of Ice Spice herself who sided with the Down's syndrome community with her response. In a quote tweet, she said: "U thought u ate but my sis cute asf," with a heart-eye emoji at the end. Ice Spice's response has people praising her attitude towards the troll. One person said: "Gotta give it to her she definitely blocks out EVERYTHING negative." "I respect her for this," another person wrote. Someone else added: "Ice Spice really may be the most unbothered celebrity. "She's literally our generation Princess Diana, I luv that for us," a fourth person commented. Elsewhere, a new version of 'Barbie Girl' will feature on the movie’s soundtrack. 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.
2023-07-05 19:26
Ruins found of Munich synagogue destroyed by Hitler
Columns and a stone tablet showing the Ten Commandments are discovered at a weir in the River Isar.
2023-07-05 19:25
Jennifer Lopez looks ageless in plunging swimsuit while celebrating July 4 with family in The Hamptons
Jennifer Lopez, her husband Ben Affleck and her family were in The Hamptons over the weekend to celebrate July 4
2023-07-05 19:24
Concerns travel rules will deter French visitors
Some are concerned changes to travel rules will make it harder for people to visit Jersey.
2023-07-05 19:24
Thomas Tuchel driving Bayern Munich's pursuit of Harry Kane
Bayern Munich are continuing to explore a summer transfer for Tottenham's Harry Kane, but Real Madrid have decided to prioritise a move for Kylian Mbappe of PSG.
2023-07-05 19:22
Nine victims including two children injured in drive-by shooting in Washington DC
Nine people, including two children, have been injured in a “targeted” drive-by shooting in Washington DC while the nation’s capital was celebrating the July 4 holiday. The DC Metropolitan Police Department said that residents were still enjoying Independence Day festivities when gunfire broke out at around 1am ET on Meade Street in the northeast area of the city. Assistant Chief Leslie Parsons told ABC News that a dark SUV was driving through the area when it suddenly “stopped and it fired shots in the direction of some of our residents that were outside, just celebrating the fourth of July”. Nine people were wounded in the shooting, all suffering non-life-threatening injuries. Among the victims were two children aged just nine and 17. The shooting is believed to have been a targeted attack.
2023-07-05 19:21
England's Bright warns players are 'not robots' as injuries mount ahead of World Cup
England captain Millie Bright has warned that the boom in women's football is putting dangerous demands on players, with a host of star names set to...
2023-07-05 19:20
Man Utd confirm surprising shirt number for Mason Mount
Mason Mount has taken a surprising shirt number following his move from Chelsea to Manchester United. The 24-year-old has joined the Red Devils on a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
2023-07-05 19:18
Who is aunty Cathy? Kai Cenat surprises his 'second mother' with gifts worth $20K after reunion, emotional fans say 'bless you'
Kai Cenat's aunt Cathy played a significant role in his journey to becoming a popular streamer
2023-07-05 19:18
Kremlin yet to decide on Black Sea grain deal as UN calls for extension
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday that it has not taken a final decision on whether to extend the Black
2023-07-05 19:16
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