'Positions not matching yet' as EU leaders fight for slice of budget pie
By Gabriela Baczynska and Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS From supporting Ukraine to boosting military might and managing migration, European
2023-10-27 00:26
The average long-term US mortgage rate rises for 7th straight week, 30-year loan reaches 7.79%
The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan rose for the seventh straight week, making a significant hurdle for prospective homebuyers
2023-10-27 00:23
Estate sale goes viral due to every item in the house being gigantic
A Los Angeles estate sale has attracted viral attention for the bizarre interior decoration that featured some gigantic-sized items. While America is known for its weirdness and wackiness, one TikTok has still managed to shock millions of viewers after revealing a very strange estate sale that took place in the city of LA in California. The post was shared by TikToker @DJtables, who regularly attends estate sales across the state and revealed that, even for him, it was one of the weirdest ones he has ever seen. In the video, which has been viewed over 1.1 million times, DJ took viewers on a virtual tour of the estate sale, showing the rooms containing huge items such as cosmetics, soap, shoes (bizarrely hung on the wall), tools and even a massive gas lighter. As he did the tour, he remarked: “Everything this person owned was gigantic, what the heck”. Text overlaying clip also read: “Strangest estate sale with very oversized stuff.” @djtables Strange estate sale #estatesale #losangeles #la #oversized #gigantic In the comments, one TikToker was a fan, writing: “Omg I’ll take everything.” “Devastating that the collection is being separated, this should be a museum,” said someone else. Another questioned: “I’m so curious to know what the 1st oversized item they bought was that started this obsession…like was it the big spoon & fork, is that the gateway.” One person added: “I love seeing people’s personal hobbies! We are all so unique lol.” “Are you sure this isn’t a giant’s house?” someone else jokingly asked. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel 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.
2023-10-27 00:22
Ubisoft confirms guidance after Q2 revenue beat, headcount drops
By Enrico Sciacovelli and Olivier Cherfan (Reuters) -French video game producer Ubisoft on Thursday confirmed its guidance for the current
2023-10-27 00:20
Orban doubles down at EU summit to defend his meeting Putin. One leader calls it more than strange
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has joined an EU summit saying that he was right to meet the EU’s foremost enemy Vladimir Putin
2023-10-27 00:17
Aghast at Hamas killings, Israelis buy up guns with government's blessing
By Joseph Campbell KFAR SABA, Israel After Hamas' shock attack on Israel, Shimrit Ben Arosh, a mother from
2023-10-27 00:16
Gen Z are fed up of the sex or romance shown in TV and film
When it comes to sex and romance TV and film, Gen Z has had enough of it, according to new research. The ‘Teens and Screens’ study from UCLA collected responses from 1,500 Zoomers aged between 10-24 who believe there is too much of a focus on romantic relationships - 47.5 per cent to be exact. In fact, over half (51.5 per cent) of those surveyed said that they would like to see more platonic relationships being depicted on screen. Meanwhile, many (39 per cent) would like to see asexual relationships being represented in media. “We know that young people are suffering an epidemic of loneliness and they’re seeking modeling in the art they consume," Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, founder and director of CSS and co-author of the study said. "While some storytellers use sex and romance as a shortcut to character connection, it’s important for Hollywood to recognize that adolescents want stories that reflect the full spectrum of relationships." Uhls also referenced the fact that young people nowadays are having less sex than their parents did at their age. Stephanie Rivas-Lara, CSS youth engagement manager and a first author on the study (and a fellow Zoomer) provided some context as to why her generation are seeking friendship over romance in their entertainment. “As a member of gen Z myself, I wasn’t surprised by some of what we’re seeing this year,” Rivas-Lara told IndieWire. “There has been a wide-ranging discourse among young people about the meaning of community in the aftermath of Covid and the isolation that came with it. She added: "Adolescents are looking to media as a ‘third place’ where they can connect and have a sense of belonging – and with frightening headlines about climate change, pandemics and global destabilization, it makes sense they are gravitating towards what’s most familiar in those spaces.” Meanwhile in the battle between old and new, 56 per cent of respondents said they prefer original content over franchises, remakes or adaptations. 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.
2023-10-27 00:15
Biden denounces "senseless and tragic mass shooting," urges gun laws
WASHINGTON U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said the nation is mourning after "another senseless and tragic mass
2023-10-26 23:57
Taylor Swift helps fuel Universal Music Group's third-quarter revenue
Cultural phenomenon Taylor Swift helped fuel revenue at Universal Music Group in the third quarter, the world's largest
2023-10-26 23:55
MLB Rumors: Juan Soto Cubs buzz, Pirates in on Cuban flamethrower, Braves rotation
With a break in the playoff action, all attention turns to MLB rumors, which are focused on one key Braves pitcher, the Pirates plans, and a potential Juan Soto trade.
2023-10-26 23:53
Federal Reserve Board ends currency trading-tied enforcement action on Citigroup
(Reuters) -The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday ended the enforcement action on Citigroup from 20 15 that required the lender
2023-10-26 23:49
The Knot Worldwide Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Barcelona Office
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 26, 2023--
2023-10-26 23:29
