Gerardo Martino addresses Lionel Messi injury ahead of Philadelphia showdown
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino explained Lionel Messi's status after he picked up a knock in training.
2023-08-15 18:23
Confusion as social media believe singer Tom Jones is dead
People were baffled when news broke that Tom Jones had died aged 95, leading many to believe the Welsh singer had passed away. However, it was legendary entertainer Thomas John Woodward, known by his stage name Tom Jones. Awkwardly, social media was flooded with tributes for the Welsh singer, with one Facebook user sharing an attempt to fuel the rumour, writing: "At about 11 a.m. ET on Saturday (August 12, 2023), our beloved singer Tom Jones passed away. Tom Jones was born on June 7, 1940 in Pontypridd. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page." Many more people shared photos of the 'Sex Bomb' singer online with RIP messages, but The Voice judge is alive and well. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Tom Jones, who wrote the longest-standing musical to date The Fantasticks, sadly lost his battle with cancer on Friday (11 August). Alongside the late composer Harvey Schmidt, Jones' Broadway musical lasted 42 years after opening in Greenwich Village in 1960. Heartwarming messages and memories soon flooded X (formerly known as Twitter). "One of my fondest college memories was when our choreographer would make us stretch to "Orphan in the Storm". In just under a decade Tom Jones, along with Harvey Schmidt, brought us The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade, I Do! I Do! and Celebration. Incredible. RIP Tom Jones," one person penned. Another wrote: "RIP to writer/lyricist/director Tom Jones. He's most known for his Broadway musicals The Fantasticks, 110 in the Shade & Celebration. Great music and a wonderful legacy. Thank you, Mr. Jones." 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.
2023-08-15 18:23
Second Ecuador politician killed in less than a week
Local party leader Pedro Briones was shot by gunmen outside his home in Esmeraldas province.
2023-08-15 18:19
Home Depot reports smaller-than-expected drop in quarterly sales
Home Depot on Tuesday reported a smaller-than-expected decline in quarterly same-store sales, as demand was buoyed by Americans
2023-08-15 18:17
Suspected Russian spies held in major UK security investigation
Three Bulgarian nationals suspected of spying in the UK for Russia face trial for "fake passports".
2023-08-15 17:59
Russia's central bank raises interest rates to 12% after the ruble plunges
Russia's central bank hiked its main interest rate by 3.5 percentage points to 12% Tuesday after the ruble cratered to a 17-month low the previous day.
2023-08-15 17:50
Norway seen lifting policy rate to 4.0% this week: Reuters poll
OSLO Norway's central bank is expected to raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points (bps) to
2023-08-15 17:47
The Fed’s Interest-Rate Debate Is Shifting
As Federal Reserve officials close in on the end of their tightening campaign, the debate is shifting from
2023-08-15 17:27
Andre Onana reacts to Wolves' penalty claim on Premier League debut
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana reacts to potetial Wolves penalty not awarded in season opener against Wolves.
2023-08-15 17:21
Can Sweden’s Visionary Wood City Outrun Its Real Estate Crisis?
This article is part of the Bloomberg Green series Timber Town, which looks at the global rise of
2023-08-15 17:16
Federer-Backed Shoemaker On Says Strong Franc Weighs on Sales Growth
Swiss shoemaker On Holding AG said the strength of the franc will dampen its ability to fully capitalize
2023-08-15 17:16
Russia hikes interest rates after rouble slides
The Bank of Russia raises rates to 12% from 8.5% in a bid to boost the currency and lower inflation.
2023-08-15 16:56