
Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putin's shrinking horizons
Once upon a time, Russian President Vladimir Putin was the man to see: In the weeks preceding Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, world leaders took turns shuttling to Moscow to urge the Kremlin leader to step back from the brink and call off any plans for an attack.
2023-08-20 19:58

Taylor Swift fans called 'disgusting' for swarming her at a restaurant
Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans congregated outside a New Jersey restaurant on Friday (18 August) in hopes of catching a glimpse of their idol. The 'Bad Blood' singer was attending Jack Antonoff’s rehearsal dinner ahead of his wedding on Saturday to Margaret Qualley. As soon as the news hit the area, fans took no time in heading over to wait outside. Footage has since gone viral across social media, with many people calling the behaviour "weird" and likening fans to "stalkers". In one clip, TikTok user Tori (@toris.intel) shared paparazzi footage of the star leaving the Long Beach restaurant. "This is not the look of a woman who is happy to see y’all," she told viewers. "The audacity metre is beyond." Tori went on to say Swift looked "scared" and called the scenes disrespectful to the singer, Antonoff and "everybody at that event." "To put her and him [Antonoff] and their friendship in this situation is really wild to me," she said. "I speak about celebrities and pop culture every day on this account, but this is just – I can't even wrap my head around the fact of 'I'm going to go and sit outside of the venue of a private event for hours waiting for Taylor Swift," Tori continued. @toris.intel #greenscreen #popculture #entertainmentnews #swifttok #erastour #celebrity #celebs #parasocial #taylorswift #taylorswifttok taylor swift wedding event new jersey Fellow TikTokers turned to the comments to share their takes, with one calling it "so wildly creepy and psychotic". Another said, "This is gross. They're going to make her go away." Meanwhile a third Swiftie wrote: "This is barbaric behavior. I’ve been a Taylor fan for almost 14 years now and we have ALWAYS given Taylor her privacy and space." Sign up for 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.
2023-08-20 17:20

Canada wildfires: At least 30,000 households told to evacuate as fires approach
Officials have restricted travel to Kelowna, a waterside city of 132,000 people.
2023-08-20 16:51

Rolling Stone Keith Richards eyes new Tom Waits collaboration
Keith Richards was deeply "humbled" to get to work with the legendary star.
2023-08-20 15:27

'Woke gone mad': Fat Bottomed Girls dropped from Queen's new Greatest Hits collection
'Fat Bottomed Girls' has been dropped from a new version of Queen's Greatest Hits collection in a move that has puzzled music industry figures.
2023-08-20 15:24

A waffle you can drink: Eggo releases sippable version of popular breakfast dish
Ever want to drink your waffles? Now's your chance -- but only if you're 21 and older.
2023-08-20 15:21

Paintings of refugees given to 'show hosts' generosity'
A Ukrainian refugee who came to Cornwall paints Britons sheltering refugees with an umbrella.
2023-08-20 15:16

Steelers rumors: Should Pittsburgh fans be concerned about Broderick Jones after Bills game?
Rookie LT Broderick Jones wasn't his best in the Pittsburgh Steelers' preseason win over the Buffalo Bills. Should the fanbase be concerned?The Pittsburgh Steelers selected UGA left tackle Broderick Jones with the No. 14 pick in April's NFL Draft. The expectation was that Broderic...
2023-08-20 11:58

Poor SF Giants pitcher is dead inside after giving up Braves game-winning homer
The Atlanta Braves won another game in spectacular fashion on Saturday. It came at the expense of an extremely anguished San Francisco Giants pitcher.The Atlanta Braves are the best team in baseball and have been using the last couple of weeks to remind everybody of that fact. The San Francisco ...
2023-08-20 10:58

Georgia quarterback battle settled: Kirby Smart names obvious starter
Kirby Smart and the Georgia football program have settled on their day-one starter at quarterback.Georgia football will look to accomplish a rare three-peat this season. Despite off-field noise and several changes throughout the program, UGA is No. 1 in the preseason AP poll. The Dawgs are expec...
2023-08-20 08:19

Vietnam War: The pastor who survived 17 years in forgotten jungle army
In 1975, Y Hin Nie fled the Vietnamese army into the jungle. He didn't emerge until 1992.
2023-08-20 07:24

Class in session: Braves pitcher had an incredible side-gig when called up
Allan Winans starred in the Atlanta Braves' masterful 21-3 shellacking of the New York Mets last week. Before the call-up, he was pitching for Triple-A Gwinnett -- and working a commendable side gig.The Atlanta Braves have been the kings of New York lately. The peak of their reign was Satur...
2023-08-20 06:29