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Zach Davies cut by Arizona Diamondbacks, who recall Justin Martinéz
Right-hander Zach Davies was designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who recalled rookie right-hander Justin Martinéz from Triple-A Reno before a game against the Chicago White Sox
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Stafford overcomes injury to throw winning TD pass to Nacua in OT to give Rams 29-23 win over Colts
Matthew Stafford overcame a hip injury to throw a 22-yard touchdown pass to record-breaking rookie Puka Nacua in overtime to give the Los Angeles Rams a 29-23 victory at Indianapolis
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In Nigeria’s hard-hit north, families seek justice as armed groups seek control
Prolonged fighting in Nigeria between farmers and herdsmen is becoming more deadly
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Paris Hilton's baby's first word is the most Paris Hilton thing you can imagine
Paris Hilton has revealed her baby son has started learning to talk - and his first word is possibly the most Paris Hilton thing you can imagine. The socialite appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he asked if he'd perhaps managed to say a classic 'mama' or 'dada'. "It was 'yaaas'", she admitted. "Wonder where he got that from". Hilton welcomed now-nine-month-old Phoenix with her husband, Carter, at the start of this year. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-10-20 23:52
Superman fans compare Christopher Reeve's contrasting cameos in The Flash and Smallville
Warning: This article does contain spoilers for The Flash (2023). If you are in any way interested in superheroes or movies in general you'll no doubt be aware that a new comic book film is being released this week concentrating on the DC character The Flash. It's the first time the scarlet speedster has ever been given a solo movie and despite the controversy surrounding the film's lead star, Ezra Miller, Warner Bros have invested a lot into making this a thrilling experience for fans. The premise of the film is a loose adaptation of the 2011 comic Flashpoint, where The Flash travels back in time to prevent the untimely death of his mother but inadvertently changes the future, as is often the case with time travel movies. As a result, Michael Keaton will be reprising his iconic performance as Batman, a character he hasn't played since 1992 with the likes of Michael Shannon also returning as General Zod and Sasha Calle also delivering a new take on Supergirl. However, people who have already seen the film have noted that several other iconic iterations of these famous characters also make appearances despite some of the actors having already passed away. Many of these are included in the film's climax and feature CGI incarnations of beloved actors like Christopher Reeve as Superman and Adam West as Batman. Other cameos include George Reeves as the Superman from the 1950s, Helen Slater from the 1984 Supergirl movie, Nicolas Cage playing Superman from the unreleased 1990s film and George Clooney reprising Batman from the much maligned 1997 Batman and Robin movie. While The Flash isn't the first movie to use this type of technology (numerous Star Wars titles have already recreated the likes of Carrie Fisher and a younger Mark Hamill for new stories) the use of Reeve's Superman has struck a particularly sour note due to both the messaging and the apparent ugly aesthetic. While Warner Bros is likey to have gotten permission from Reeve's estate to include his likeliness in the film many fans feel that it sets the wrong precedent given that the actor was left paralysed in 1995 before passing away in 2004. Fans of the Superman TV show Smallville have pointed to Reeve's cameo in the show in a 2003 episode which didn't hide his paralysis but respectfully recognised his contribution to the character's legacy and also allowed him to promote his paralysis charity. George Reeves inclusion has also sparked controversy given that the actor ultimately blamed playing Superman for the downfall of his career. His death in 1959 also remains with debates raging over whether he was murdered or took his own life. Given that Reeves is perhaps the least known of all the cameos, fans who have dug into his backstory were shocked that he was included. Ultimately, Warner Bros' owns the rights to Superman and essentially can do whatever they want to with the character but with the growing popularity of multiverses and an over reliance on nostalgia this type of thing will only become more and more common. One thing that we can hope for is that if the technology continues to be used then the tributes will be more tasteful and considered than this time around. 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.
2023-06-17 23:59
Failed bank execs see blame everywhere, except in the mirror
More than two months after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank triggered a financial earthquake, three former executives spoke publicly for the first time in testimony before a Senate committee Tuesday.
2023-05-17 06:19
Giorgos Giakoumakis praises 'amazing' Atlanta United teammate Thiago Almada
Giorgos Giakoumakis had nothing but praise for his teammate Thiago Almada at MLS All-Star.
2023-07-19 17:23
Will climate change hit Mediterranean tourism?
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2023-07-26 21:29
Jewish groups denounce RFK Jr.'s false remarks that Covid-19 was 'ethnically targeted' to spare Jews and Chinese people
A number of high-profile Jewish groups are denouncing Democratic presidential contender Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s false remarks that "Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese" people are "most immune" to Covid-19.
2023-07-16 05:23
Dutch government shelves plans to reduce flights from Amsterdam's busy Schiphol Airport
The Dutch government has abandoned, for now, plans to rein in flights at Amsterdam’s busy Schiphol Airport
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New Zealand leader plans to ban cellphone use in schools and end tobacco controls in first 100 days
New Zealand’s new prime minister plans to ban cellphone use in schools and repeal tobacco controls in the agenda for his first three months in office
2023-11-29 14:56
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