Alicia Witt chronicles how she overcame breast cancer and the tragic death of her parents with her music
Alicia Witt, singer and actor known for roles in "Urban Legend" and "Mr. Holland's Opus," tragically lost both of her parents when they were found dead in their home in December 2021.
2023-08-28 00:27
3 Packers who earned a roster spot in final preseason game, 1 who should be cut
After the Packers preseason finale, these three players locked up a spot on the 53-man roster, but one player stayed on the wrong side of the cut line.
2023-08-28 00:25
Verstappen wins rainy Dutch GP to equal Vettel's F1 record with 9th straight victory
Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen has won a rain-marred Dutch Grand Prix to equal Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record with a ninth straight win
2023-08-28 00:23
Dolphins WR Daewood Davis released from hospital after being carted off with injury vs. Jaguars
Miami Dolphins rookie wide receiver Daewood Davis was released from a Jacksonville hospital Sunday morning after he was carted off the field during the fourth quarter against the Jaguars Saturday night
2023-08-28 00:21
Is the Russian Sleep Experiment on TikTok real?
In today’s world, social media is usually the culprit for circulating conspiracy theories and stories. The recent viral discussion online is the Russian sleep experiment, as some wonder if it was real, after a video claimed a film covering the incident is being made. The story first surfaced on a Creepypasta forum. The post described to readers a Soviet-era experiment where scientist created a stimulant that allowed soldiers to go without sleep for 30 days. As the story goes, in order to prove and showcase the effects of the stimulant, five prisoners were selected and promised freedom at the end of the test. The five men were then locked in the chamber and gas was pumped inside it. However, the story reveals that the experiment did not go well as all the men began to experience symptoms of sleep deprivation. Halfway through the 30 day time period, the scientists conducting the experiment were forced to enter the chamber as there was no visibility due to the gas. When they opened the door one prisoner was dead and the other four had several horrific injuries that were presumed to be self-inflicted. Despite some belief that the Russian sleep experiment is real, it is in fact a work of fiction, as is almost all stories posted to Creepypasta. Stories are shared on the platform to scare readers, with the website initially reposting stories found on existing platforms such as 4chan and Reddit. Over time, the site allowed people to post anonymously and share their own stories. However, it is true that a movie has been based on the story. On Apple TV+ you can stream The Sleep Experiment if you’re in the mood for a horrifying watch. 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.
2023-08-27 23:56
In pictures: Redheads celebrate fiery locks at Dutch festival
Hundreds of ginger-haired people from across the world took part in the three-day Ducth gathering.
2023-08-27 23:56
Rodri strikes late on to send Man City top and break Sheffield United hearts
Rodri’s late winner clinched Manchester City a hard-fought 2-1 win at Sheffield United and lifted them top of the Premier League. The City midfielder crashed home a shot from inside the area less than three minutes after Blades substitute Jayden Bogle had cancelled out Erling Haaland’s second-half header with an 85th-minute equaliser. It was a breathless finish to a game City had dominated – Haaland missed a first-half penalty – but Rodri’s strike finally ended the Blades’ brave resistance and sealed absent manager Pep Guardiola’s 200th win in the English top flight. With City assistant coach Juanma Lillo in charge of the visitors’ dugout as Guardiola recovers from back surgery in Barcelona, it took 12 minutes for his side to carve out their first chance as Haaland headed straight at Blades goalkeeper Wes Foderingham. The home side, forced to replace Ben Osborn with summer signing Yasser Larouci in the 17th minute, stuck resolutely to their task as City hogged the ball and patiently probed for an opening. Foderingham denied the visitors again in the 26th minute by deflecting Alvarez’s shot for a corner. City were gifted the chance to take a first-half lead when Alvarez’s cross struck John Egan on the arm as the Blades skipper slid in to block and referee Jarred Gillett pointed straight to the spot. But Haaland failed to convert as his low, left-footed penalty struck Foderingham’s left-hand post. Blades defender George Baldock was booked for his juddering challenge on Jack Grealish before the interval and the home fans gave their side a standing ovation at the half-time whistle with the score at 0-0. Lillo stepped out into the technical area for the first time shortly after the restart to see Haaland shank Kyle Walker’s cross inches wide. There was now more urgency to City’s approach play. Rodri pulled a low effort wide, Foderingham rescued the Blades again by palming Haaland’s dinked effort for a corner and Alvarez lashed Grealish’s lay-off just wide. Walker then blazed over before City made the breakthrough in the 63rd minute. Grealish was marshalled by Baldock on the left edge of the area, but made space to clip the ball to the far post and Haaland powered home his third league goal of the season with a towering header. The Blades responded as substitute Oli McBurnie headed wide from a corner and at the other end Foderingham kept out Mateo Kovacic’s free-kick. Bramall Lane erupted in the 85th minute when substitute Bogle arrowed a shot inside the far post to haul his side level following an earlier error by former Blade Walker. But before a crowd of 31,336 could catch breath, Walker made amends by out-muscling Larouci out wide and his cross was lashed home by Rodri after Phil Foden had mis-controlled. The Blades almost snatched another equaliser when Anel Ahmedhodzic just failed to latch on to McBurnie’s cross, but City held firm to maintain their 100 per cent start. Read More Juanma Lillo says Pep Guardiola’s drive improves ‘everyone that is around him’ Juanma Lillo in ‘continuous contact’ with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola Premier League clubs take summer spending to nearly £2billion with week to go Eddie Howe urges Bruno Guimaraes to learn from social media criticism Football rumours: Arsenal and Tottenham eye Ivan Toney once betting ban ends Manchester City sign Jeremy Doku from Rennes for more than £50m
2023-08-27 23:53
Tyson Fury think he’ll have to move because of Netflix documentary
Tyson Fury has admitted he’s worried he may have to move following the release of Netflix documentary series At Home With The Fury’s. The boxer and his family are the focus of the popular new show, which focuses on Fury as he adjusts to life in retirement – although how long he’ll stay retired is the cause of much speculation. Now, the 35-year-old has admitted that he’s worried the popularity of the series could result in people turning up outside his house. Something similar happened when he took part in a documentary for ITV in 2019, and Fury is wary of history repeating itself. Speaking to OK magazine, he said: “I think we’ll probably have to move again like we had to after the ITV documentary a few years ago. “Loads of people kept turning up to the house and ringing the door at 4am. What people don’t understand is that being famous it’s not a pleasurable thing to be absolutely honest.” The Kardashians-style documentary has affirmed Fury’s place as one of the most popular sports people out there – and something of a national treasure. The nine-episode documentary even features Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury, as well as all of the boxer's equally hilarious children. Meanwhile, Tyson’s voice before a life-altering sparring accident has shocked fans, after the boxer admitted his signature raspy sound was a result of what happened. The heavyweight champion previously spoke about how the punch to the throat caused a blood clot which permanently altered his voice. "Ever since then, I now sound like my dad", he joked as he told the story on Hits Radio recently. In the clip, taken from his first TV interview back in 2008, Fury had no huskiness to his voice at all. Sign up for 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
2023-08-27 23:52
Rodri comes up with another big goal for Man City to seal 2-1 win at Sheffield United
Rodri came up with another big goal for Manchester City by scoring in the 88th minute to secure the champions a 2-1 win at Sheffield United and a third straight victory to open its Premier League title defense
2023-08-27 23:51
Competitors get down and dirty at Britain's bog snorkeling championships
Intrepid athletes have donned snorkels and slithered through slime during the World Bog Snorkeling Championships in Britain
2023-08-27 23:49
Sheffield United 1-2 Man City: Player ratings as Rodri snatches late winner
The player ratings from Man City's 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Sunday afternoon.
2023-08-27 23:46
BYU charted its path to the Big 12 through independence
BYU’s path to the Big 12 started with an unorthodox decision
2023-08-27 23:45
