India set for New Zealand clash at 'pointy end' of World Cup
India may be the outstanding team at the World Cup but coach Rahul Dravid has warned Wednesday's semi-final against New Zealand in Mumbai represents the...
2023-11-13 18:20
European stocks climb as yen slumps to one-year low
By Nell Mackenzie and Kevin Buckland LONDON/TOKYO (Reuters) -European stocks started on a strong footing on Monday after Wall Street's
2023-11-13 18:19
The growing cyber threat to global shipping
The cyberattack that paralysed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the...
2023-11-13 18:18
India wary of World Cup's 'glorious uncertainties'
India are the overwhelming favourites to lift a third World Cup but a star of the country's 1983 breakthrough triumph has warned of the threats...
2023-11-13 18:16
How did Kevin Turen die? ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Idol’ producer was 44
Kevin Turen, the accomplished producer of hit series 'Euphoria' and 'The Idol', died suddenly at the age of 44, leaving the entertainment world in shock
2023-11-13 18:16
TikTok influencer Elphaba confirms she is alive following 'sick' death hoax
TikTok influencer Elphaba has confirmed that she is alive after unconfirmed reports of her death began to emerge. Social media today allows us to feel closer to celebrities than at any other time in history. So, when false rumours occur, they can spread rapidly and cause panic amongst fans. With the help of social media, death hoaxes are becoming increasingly common, with influencer Joe Bartolozzi and the singer Tom Jones being two recent targets. Elphaba Orino Doherty is a transgender woman and an influencer in the musical theatre space. The TikToker has racked up hundreds of thousands of followers on social media, posting content about performing arts as well as her daily life. Recently, she found herself on the receiving end of a death hoax and was forced to confirm that she is alive after news reports began to suggest that she had passed away. Doherty took to her Instagram stories, confirming that she is very much alive. She wrote: “I AM NOT DEAD. The effing news are posting now. I’m trying to heal and people making this up makes me feel sick that people are fantasising over this like it’s a trend…” In another story, she shared a screenshot of an online article that appeared to claim she had died. Over the top, she wrote the words “I’m not dead”, confirming that the reports are false. 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.
2023-11-13 18:16
First Starship Passenger Makes New Plans While Waiting for Musk
As Elon Musk prepares to test his Starship rocket for the first time since an April takeoff ended
2023-11-13 18:15
Portuguese President Says He Didn’t Invite Centeno to Be Next PM
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said he didn’t invite Bank of Portugal Governor Mario Centeno to be
2023-11-13 17:58
Embattled SBB CEO Says US Fund Stands Alone on Breach Claim
The chief executive of struggling Swedish landlord SBB says no other creditors have made a similar claim to
2023-11-13 17:56
'Jumpscare!' Alec Baldwin makes surprise 'SNL' cameo but Internet is far from impressed
This was Alec Baldwin's first 'SNL' appearance since the 2021 shooting incident on the set of his film 'Rust'
2023-11-13 17:55
'Absolutely sick': 'SNL' and Timothee Chalamet spark outrage after making 'Hamas' joke during skit
Timothee Chalamet's 'SNL' skit featuring a 'Hamas' joke has not been taken well by netizens
2023-11-13 17:54
Investors Too Worried About Profit Outlook, Goldman Strategists Say
Investors are overly concerned about the weakening outlook for US corporate earnings, which so far merely track a
2023-11-13 17:53