Ocasio-Cortez endorses Biden's reelection campaign, sending a strong signal of Democratic unity
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has endorsed President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, a sign of the president’s strength in uniting his party to have the backing of one of its most liberal members
2023-07-08 00:19
Barcelona transfer rumours: Brozovic swap deal planned; Dembele dismisses PSG
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2023-06-18 00:29
From Yale to jail: Stewart Rhodes, Oath Keepers 'general'
To Stewart Rhodes, his conviction for leading the far-right Oath Keepers militia in the January 6, 2021 assault on the US Capitol made him America's premier political prisoner -- the...
2023-05-26 07:25
How to spot if someone's paid for their Instagram blue tick
New ick unlocked: People are paying for blue ticks on Instagram. Avid Instagrammers will have noticed the surge of blue ticks taking over the platform, leaving people confused as to how their friend become an overnight internet sensation. As exciting as that would be, it's sadly not the case. Instead, people are using their hard-earned money for a blue badge. For the blissfully unaware, Instagram followed in the footsteps of Twitter recently by offering a monthly subscription service from £9.99 a month. Let's break this down: Public figures Instagram offer free blue tick verification to public figures including professionals, journalists, influencers, celebrities and brands who meet the platform's account and eligibility requirements. Their accounts must be authentic, unique, complete and notable, meaning they "must represent a well-known, highly searched for person, brand or entity". "We review accounts that are featured in multiple news sources, and we don't consider paid or sponsored media content as sources for review," Instagram said. Once verified, public figures, celebrities and brands that meet certain account and eligibility requirements may not change their username on their account – nor can it be transferred to a different account. On the flip side, there's 'Meta Verified', the new subscription model that allows any Instagram user to pay monthly for a tick. As it stands, Instagram has used the same colour and design for both paying users and notable figures, making it difficult for users to set the two apart. Whether or not they will make the two more identifiable in the future is unclear. Meta Verified / paying subscribers Now, anyone can apply to be verified using their ID and a spare £10 a month. Meta suggests it's to help people have more protection from impersonation and give them access to a "real person" if they encounter any issues. Indy100 reached out to Instagram for comment. 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.
2023-06-09 17:57
Djokovic and Alcaraz meet in French Open semifinals; other matchup is Zverev vs. Ruud
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are scheduled to play against each other for the first time in more than a year when they meet in the French Open semifinals
2023-06-09 14:15
Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Her Own Rap Video Now and It's Really Something
VIDEO: MTG rap will make you question things.
2023-07-17 20:49
Arsenal set Folarin Balogun price tag amid Inter interest
Arsenal have slapped a £50m price tag on striker Folarin Balogun as Inter begin talks with the player's representatives.
2023-07-18 17:48
Tottenham agree to meet Argentina youth international's £13m release clause
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2023-08-03 21:15
Gen Z and Millennials are finally uniting following comedian's rallying cry
It’s no secret that pesky Gen Zers on social media love mocking their elders – in particular millennials. And for Iliza Shlesinger, a 40-year-old comedian, it’s time for them to stop. The performer is done with the younger generation picking apart millennial humour, skinny jeans and awful slang, and has taken to TikTok to speak her truth. On 13 November, she posted one of her standup performances, where she asked members of her live audience if any were Gen Z. A small cheer went up, and Shlesinger responded that they are not “so bold outside of a TikTok comment section”. She went on to recount some of the things Gen Zers have called millennials in recent years – “cheugy”, for example, which describes what they see as outdated fashion. But instead of going for all-out war, Shlesinger wants the enmity to stop, pointing out that both generations are at the mercy of the housing crisis, and that both lost out more than Gen X and boomers in the pandemic. She said: "You're angry, and I get that. We are angry too, but we have heartburn and our backs hurt, but we are right there with you." She added that the only reason the two generations are at loggerheads on TikTok is that they are the only two that use the app. It is “violence by proximity,” she said. The video went viral, with millions of views and thousands of comments, including many Gen Zers who said they completely understood millennials’ plight. One said: "It's the younger Gen Z that hates on millennials older Gen Z stands proudly with millennials." Another added: "Love you millennials!" Shlesinger summarised it neatly: "Never forget, we forged social media. Never forget that we walked on Instagram so you could run on TikTok." Never a truer word was spoken. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to 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.
2023-11-24 21:52
European tour creates another option for PGA Tour players who lose their cards
Losing a full PGA Tour card used to mean a trip back to the Korn Ferry Tour or trying to get in to whatever tournaments had room
2023-10-25 08:23
'She’s getting a private performance': Jack Osbourne says daughter Maple is excited to see him on big screen
Jack Osbourne also revealed that his youngest daughter Maple is scared of her grandfather Ozzy Osbourne
2023-11-08 05:21
Gregg Popovich sets the record straight about Victor Wenbanyama's Summer League status
Whether or not Victor Wenbanyama will play in Summer League has been a topic of debate. His new coach Gregg Popovich answered the question for good.Victor Wenbanyama, as of Thursday night, is a San Antonio Spur. While we've known in principle for months that the Spurs would select ...
2023-06-23 09:49
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