Plaintiffs in high-profile redistricting case urge judges to toss out Alabama's controversial congressional map
Civil rights groups representing plaintiffs in a high-profile congressional redistricting case are urging a federal court in Alabama to reject a controversial new map crafted by the Republican-dominated legislature, saying it perpetuates a violation of the nation's landmark voting rights law.
2023-07-30 00:19
8 players whose clubs would benefit from a Saudi Pro League sale
There are certain players that may want a move to Saudi Arabia, and their clubs could be only too happy to oblige, including the likes of Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku or Manchester United's Harry Maguire nad Fred
2023-07-30 00:16
Ex-Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon joins push for third-party presidential bid as Democrats try to stop it
Former Democratic Gov. Jay Nixon of Missouri is joining No Labels’ effort to lay the groundwork for a centrist third-party presidential ticket in 2024
2023-07-29 23:47
A 6-year-old girl died after being struck by a boat propeller in Arizona
A 6-year-old girl who was accidentally struck by a boat propeller on Lake Pleasant in Arizona Friday morning, has died, according to officials.
2023-07-29 23:27
Colombia Arrests President Petro’s Son for Money Laundering
The son of Colombian president Gustavo Petro was arrested on Saturday morning on accusations of money laundering and
2023-07-29 23:17
Socialists lose seat, after expat vote count, making it harder to form government
By Graham Keeley BARCELONA Spain's Socialists have emerged with one seat fewer after counts of votes from abroad
2023-07-29 22:17
Nolan Arenado's inclusion in Dodgers trade talks finally makes sense
Nolan Arenado's presence in trade rumors on talks between the Dodgers and Cardinals was somewhat surprising, but is starting to make more sense.Purely objectively, the St. Louis Cardinals considering trading Nolan Arenado makes a lot of sense. The team has struggled tremendously, and Arenad...
2023-07-29 21:54
Atlanta 'Cop City' activists say they're confident of getting 70K signatures. But big hurdles remain
Hundreds of canvassers have spread out across Atlanta in hopes of convincing more than 70,000 residents to sign onto a petition that activists believe is their best chance to halt the planned construction of a huge police and firefighter training center
2023-07-29 21:28
India Power Giant NTPC’s Net Income Climbs 9.4% to $495 Million
India’s state-run power producer NTPC Ltd. reported a 9.4% increase in first-quarter earnings as the utility was able
2023-07-29 21:19
Ben Shapiro is fuming that Polly Pocket is 'feminist garbage' before the film has even been made
Right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro is appalled that Lena Dunham is set to direct a Polly Pocket movie after the success of Greta Gerwig's Barbie, already calling the film "feminist garbage". In a video uploaded to his YouTube channel, titled "more feminist garbage coming to a theatre near you", the 39-year-old spent the latter part of the 10-minute video complaining about the newly announced movie, after he'd spent 40 minutes (plus another 40 in two more videos) criticising the Barbie movie which has gone on to make $500 million at the global box office in a week. It was announced this week that Lena Dunham was set to direct a 'Polly Pocket' movie starring Lily Collins. Not only was Polly Pocket announced but Mattel also said that Barney, Hot Wheels, American Girl Dolls, and more were also getting the movie star treatment. "Now we are getting the Polly Pocket movie that is going to be directed by Lena Dunham, who is a trash person," Shapiro exclaims as he discusses the announcement. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Not only does Shapiro seemingly not like Dunham as a person, but he also takes issue with Dunham, who he views as an "adult director", directing a children's film. "Lena Dunham is not a director of children's film, she became famous for the extraordinarily sexually graphic HBO show Girls." More Feminist Garbage Coming to a Theater Near You www.youtube.com "Mattel execs say that there's already a great script. I doubt that because they certainly did not have a great script for Barbie." Speaking of the other movies in the works from Mattel, Shapiro bizarrely accused them all of having an agenda to push progressive ideas such as feminism, LGBT+ rights, and climate change: "I assume that American Girl will actually be turned into a feminist icon who scorns America and believes that America was founded in 1619. "Thomas and Friends will be about a gay train or something. And Barney will be about a purple dinosaur railing against global climate change which is putting his friends and family in danger because people drive cars. I can only imagine this is where they're going with this." Since Shapiro's first rant about Barbie, Gerwig has responded to some of the right-wing criticism by saying: "Certainly, there’s a lot of passion. My hope for the movie is that it’s an invitation for everybody to be part of the party and let go of the things that aren’t necessarily serving us as either women or men." 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.
2023-07-29 20:55
Ed Sheeran, Lana Del Rey and more celebs are popping up in surprising spaces. What gives?
Could you imagine living your life under the constant scrutiny of the public?
2023-07-29 20:55
When did Sinead O'Connor die? Coroners admit they don't know the exact time of singer's demise
Sinead O'Connor was found unresponsive on Wednesday, July 26, at her London flat
2023-07-29 20:48