European Stocks Advance on China Optimism; Daimler Truck Gains
European shares gained for a third day, fueled by optimism from more economic support in China, while investors
2023-07-11 15:26
Liverpool fans despair at club's 'worst signing ever'
Liverpool fans have been left in despair at the club’s latest signing after an announcement on the team’s website revealed how they will get the next generation of fans on board. With the football transfer season well underway, teams have been making various signings with their fans quick to comment on whether they agree with them or not. Liverpool fans appear to have unanimously agreed that their new one is the “worst signing ever” after announcing the club is collaborating with YouTube kids star, Blippi. Blippi is an American YouTube character aimed at preschool age and has become a worldwide sensation with over a billion monthly views on streaming sites. Liverpool announced: “Blippi’s latest adventure is a fun way to introduce the Reds to pre-schoolers across the globe. “Alongside this episode, LFC and Blippi have also collaborated on a new retail range that launches on July 10, available exclusively through LFC’s official retail channels. This is the first time Blippi has collaborated with a sports team outside the USA.” Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter On Twitter, one fan shared a clip of Blippi at Anfield and called it “the worst signing we’ve ever made”. In the clip, an overwhelmingly enthusiastic Blippi addressed LFC families, but for some the collab seems a stretch too far. One Liverpool fan wrote: “Really hope we get relegated for this cringy crap.” Another said: “If we're s**te again next season, this f**kers gettin' the blame.” But, others saw the silver lining, with one arguing: “Would still take him over [Harry] Maguire.” 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.
2023-07-11 15:21
Stock market today: Asian shares rise ahead of a US inflation update on hopes for easing rate hikes
Asian stock markets followed Wall Street higher Tuesday ahead of an update on U.S. consumer prices that traders hope will show inflation is easing, reducing the need for more interest rate hikes
2023-07-11 15:19
World Cup showcases inequity within the women's game
The World Cup always draws attention to the inequities between men’s and women’s soccer
2023-07-11 15:18
Why was 'Sound of Freedom' banned from release? Faith-based movie races past 'Indiana Jones 5' at box office
The film tells the story of former government agent Tim Ballard, who saved around 50 women and children from human traffickers
2023-07-11 15:17
Tristan Tate calls out Mark Zuckerberg for supposedly 'cheating' in Elon Musk NSFW Challenge, Internet says 'Checkmate'
What prompted Tristan to target Zuckerberg specifically? Is there any backstory to his claims?
2023-07-11 15:17
Fitch Upgrades Pakistan Rating After $3 Billion IMF Deal
Fitch Ratings Inc. upgraded Pakistan on an improving funding environment following its initial loan deal with the International
2023-07-11 15:16
China signs pact with Solomon Islands to boost cooperation on 'law enforcement and security matters'
The Solomon Islands has signed an agreement to boost cooperation with China on law enforcement and security matters in a move likely to raise concerns among the South Pacific island's traditional partners
2023-07-11 15:16
Nato summit: Ukraine's future membership to be discussed by leaders in Vilnius
But the meeting in Lithuania will see disagreement over Ukraine's ambition to join the military bloc.
2023-07-11 14:57
Ron DeSantis says wife Casey is proud to be ‘America’s Karen’
Florida governor Ron DeSantis came to his wife’s defence on Monday, claiming that those mocking her as “America’s Karen” were actually threatened by her. Mr DeSantis’s pushback came as MSNBC analyst and former Republican congressman from Florida, David Jolly, called his wife Casey DeSantis “America’s Karen”, a pejorative term typically used for a middle-class white woman who exhibits entitled, demanding, and often confrontational behaviour. The comments were made on MSNBC’s Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart last week during a discussion on Ms DeSantis’s campaign on behalf of her husband. Appearing on Fox News on Monday, Mr DeSantis said he and his wife will wear the tag as a “badge of honour”. “My wife is an incredibly strong first lady of Florida, a fantastic mother and a great wife, and that threatens the Left,” he said. "So she and I kind of shrug it off because we know it just shows they view her as a threat, because the message that she was bringing in Iowa about the rights of parents and how we are not going to take this anymore with the Left trying to indoctrinate our kids, they understand that that resonates not just with Republican parents, with independent parents and, yes, with Democrat parents," he added. Mr Jolly, who represented Florida’s 13th Congressional District from 2014 to 2017, said the presidential hopeful’s wife was a “fairly compelling political figure in Florida and now nationally”. “For many, she’s the brighter side to Florida’s angry governor. For others, she’s become America’s Karen," he said. "Look, she’s a more effective messenger than Ron DeSantis, but if all she’s doing is amplifying the wrong message, she’s actually clarifying Ron DeSantis’s weaknesses," he added. “It doesn’t matter if it’s presented in heels or boots, the DeSantis doctrine’s a losing one,” he said. “We’re gonna learn that the more Casey DeSantis gets out there.” The panellists on the show, including The Lincoln Project member Tara Setmayer, cracked up at the mention of the words “America’s Karen” and joined Mr Jolly in mocking her. “Well, I called her, I called her this, you know, Serena Waterford wannabe needs to cut it out. We see you. So… there’s all kinds of names for her,” Ms Setmayer said. Waterford is a reference to the antagonist in Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novel The Handmaid’s Tale. “She needs to stop trying to measure the drapes in the White House and think that she’s some kind of Jackie O reincarnate. I mean, Casey DeSantis, keep an eye on her, though. She’s a wily figure." Mr DeSantis said those who are criticising her are probably feeling challenged. "She’s a great advocate for families, a great advocate for children. And I’m thankful that she’s my wife," Mr DeSantis said. "And I’m really honoured that she’s willing to go out there and press the case. And so we wear criticism from MSNBC as a badge of honour." The comments came even as Donald Trump was found to be leading Mr DeSantis in polls of Florida Republicans. A survey of likely Republican primary voters in the Sunshine State by Florida Atlantic University showed him firmly trailing Mr Trump, with the pair’s other rivals for the GOP nomination far out in the wilderness. Mr Trump leads Mr DeSantis 50-30 in the survey. Read More MSNBC panelist calling Casey DeSantis ‘America’s Karen’ sparks war of words with Fox News Trump news – live: Trump spreads White House cocaine conspiracy as DeSantis pledges interviews on policy Palace insists King Charles didn’t mind when President Biden ‘broke protocol’ and patted him on back Cameron bows out of Kentucky political event hosted by possible Rep. Massie challenger Trump leads DeSantis by 20 points in poll of Florida Republicans MSNBC panelist calling Casey DeSantis ‘America’s Karen’ sparks war of words with Fox
2023-07-11 14:50
Who is James Tyler? All you need to know about current 'Jeopardy!' champ
The returning champion, Alex Gordon, missed his chance to return for additional victories on Monday, July 10 episode
2023-07-11 14:47
NATO Latest: Biden Will Support Erdogan’s Request on F-16 Jets
NATO notched a significant breakthrough late Monday — just hours before the start of a two-day summit in
2023-07-11 14:46
