The IMF sees greater chance of a 'soft landing' for the global economy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) sees better odds that central banks will manage to tame inflation without tipping the global economy into recession, but it warned Tuesday that growth remained weak and patchy.
2023-10-10 16:28
What is TikTok's 'girlfriend effect' trend all about?
A new TikTok trend, dubbed the "girlfriend effect", features women showing off their boyfriends' "glow-ups" since they started dating. With over 58 million views, the "girlfriend effect" claims that once they find the perfect partner, they go through a "glow-up". Often from the help of their partners who upgrade their wardrobe and grooming routine. The trend consists of women showing the "before" and "after" photos of their partner, highlighting the change in appearance that occurred during their relationship, with the girlfriends taking the credit for the marked improvement. It also often involves implementing styling advice and improvements on their partners. See some examples of the trend below: @andy.and.michelle it took 7 years but he looks good ? ib:@Aileenchristineee #andyandmichelle @andreaandlewis my air must’ve been airing ib: @Aileenchristineee #andreaandlewis #couplegoals #girlfriendair #boyfriendair @desiresinglander Do y’all believe in the gf effect? ? One woman joked that the girlfriend effect was "in progress" with her boyfriend, showing videos of her taking him shopping to get a new wardrobe: @allinabuga Introducing my man to the capsule wardrobe. No more skinny jeans bby? #capsulewardrobe #girlfriendeffect #hmhaul #winteroutfits And it's not just the girlfriends thinking they've had an impact, as the comments overwhelmingly agree with them. "When your man is comfortable and feels safe he will glow," read one sweet comment under a woman's TikTok. Another wrote: "My jaw dropped." "Girl you saved his life", joked another. Even the boyfriends are admitting they are grateful for the girlfriend's impact on their style and appearance. TikToker Gabe Escobar shared the photos of him before he met his girlfriend followed by the after. Whilst showing pictures he said: "She convinced me, lowkey forced me, to grow out my hair and get a middle part, and it's like, the best thing I've ever done." @gabesco #stitch with @lil the girlfriend glow up is so real #relationship #girlfriend #glowup So it seems there are even more benefits to being in a relationship than we first thought. 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.
2023-10-10 15:18
Sikkim: Deadly Indian glacial lake flash flood exposes lack of warning system
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2023-10-10 08:25
Brooks Lennon confident in Atlanta United ahead of MLS Cup playoffs
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2023-10-10 08:20
College football rankings: Top 25 teams re-ranked by strength of record in Week 7
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2023-10-10 05:59
Arnold Schwarzenegger acknowledges he's a mere mortal when it comes to aging
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2023-10-10 04:29
A New Translation of ’The Iliad’ Is Bringing a Truer Ancient Greece to Modern Readers
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2023-10-09 22:15
Afghanistan earthquake: More than 1,000 dead as villagers dig for survivors
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2023-10-09 20:26
Irish-Israeli woman missing in Israel amid attacks
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2023-10-09 17:51
Sarah Sunny: How India's first deaf lawyer made history in Supreme Court
Sarah Sunny made history after she became India's first deaf lawyer in the Supreme Court.
2023-10-09 06:20
Shawbrook makes offer for Co-op Bank, eyes fresh Metro Bank bid –sources
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2023-10-09 01:57
NBA rumors: Sixers already looking toward next year, Cam Reddish injury, Nets optimism
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2023-10-08 23:47