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Is Barbara Handler in the new 'Barbie' movie? Greta Gerwig dispelled rumor about actor in blockbuster film
Is Barbara Handler in the new 'Barbie' movie? Greta Gerwig dispelled rumor about actor in blockbuster film
Director Greta Gerwig spoke about a particular character who appeared in a scene with Margot Robbie's lead character in 'Barbie'
2023-07-22 18:46
Outrage in Italy after tourist filmed carving his and girlfriend’s names into Rome’s Colosseum
Outrage in Italy after tourist filmed carving his and girlfriend’s names into Rome’s Colosseum
Italians reacted with fury after a man was filmed carving his and his girlfriend’s names on the wall of the Colosseum in capital Rome, triggering a police investigation. An English-speaking man was taped by a bystander carving his and his girlfriend's name with a key on the wall of the nearly 2000-year-old monument. The man can be seen scratching 'Ivan + Hayley 23' into one of the bricks last Friday, according to the video's time stamp. The suspect, who is yet to be identified, then turned around and grinned at the bystander who said: "Are you serious, man?" Italy’s culture minister Gennaro Sangiuliano on Monday shared the video, calling it a "very serious, unworthy and a sign of great incivility that a tourist defaces one of the most famous places in the world, the Colosseum, to engrave the name of his fiancee". “I hope that whoever did this will be identified and sanctioned according to our laws," he added. If convicted, the man could reportedly face a fine of at least €15,000 (£12,866) along with up to a year of jail time. Alfonsina Russo, director of the Colosseum, said the Carabinieri police were tracking down the suspected and "we will see if we can get him". "When you get uneducated people at the Colosseum this kind of hooliganism happens and I hope there are no copycats," she told the Daily Mail. The Carabinieri paramilitary police in Rome said the department has been intimated of the incident and officers are looking to identify the culprit. "And when he is caught, he will be punished." Italians on Twitter criticised the tourist, calling it "absolutely despicable behaviour". "Americans always think they have ownership over everything they set foot on," wrote one user. However, this isn't the first time that tourists have been fined for defacing the Unesco World Heritage Site. In 2020, an Irish tourist was accused of vandalism of the Colosseum after security staff spotted him allegedly carving his initials into the ancient structure. Read More Pompeii chariot stars in Rome exhibit probing ancient roots Are you not entertained? Sausage dog remains discovered beneath Rome’s Colosseum Tourists’ beers in Rome end up costing £670 after they break into Colosseum Putin says mutiny tried to force soldiers ‘to shoot their own’ in desperate message Putin appeals to public after Wagner leader Prigozhin breaks silence over mutiny Turkish police detain 100 at banned Pride marches
2023-06-27 15:18
Who was Paul Ehlen? Precision Lens owner dies in WWII-era plane crash days after being convicted on federal charges
Who was Paul Ehlen? Precision Lens owner dies in WWII-era plane crash days after being convicted on federal charges
The aircraft, a Curtiss Wright P-40E, experienced a mechanical failure, leading to its crash on private farmland in Hamilton, Montana
2023-06-29 16:24
Who are Brett Ratner's accusers? Rebecca Romjin had 'major issues' with director accused of sexual harassment by 6 women
Who are Brett Ratner's accusers? Rebecca Romjin had 'major issues' with director accused of sexual harassment by 6 women
'There was drama on set, and I witnessed it and I heard a lot about it,' said Romjin
2023-07-07 18:51
Some border counties declare disasters as Title 42 expires
Some border counties declare disasters as Title 42 expires
With hours left before Title 42 expires Thursday night, the US has sent thousands of reinforcements to the southern border, anticipating the Trump-era border restriction policy's demise could spur an even heavier migrant influx than the country has seen in recent weeks.
2023-05-12 14:49
Sam Bankman-Fried must be jailed, is intimidating witnesses, prosecutors say
Sam Bankman-Fried must be jailed, is intimidating witnesses, prosecutors say
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK Sam Bankman-Fried must be jailed pending his October fraud trial over the collapse
2023-07-29 06:17
Oil climbs after short-lived Russian mutiny, currencies steady
Oil climbs after short-lived Russian mutiny, currencies steady
By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE Oil nudged higher in early trade on Monday as an abortive weekend mutiny by
2023-06-26 07:58
How tall is Chris Hemsworth? Actor lied about his height to get roles
How tall is Chris Hemsworth? Actor lied about his height to get roles
'I’d only get cast or auditioned for the football player or something,' the 40-year-old Australian star said, referring to his height
2023-08-26 16:52
Mind-blowing video shows what babies can hear in the womb
Mind-blowing video shows what babies can hear in the womb
An extraordinary recreation of what a baby can hear in the womb has got people "tearing up" across social media. The creator Dimitris Chronis Animus Mentis Productions shared the heartwarming simulation on YouTube, where it racked up thousands of views. It shows a baby in the mother's womb surrounded by amniotic fluid during the last trimester of pregnancy. The external sounds are muffled, but the creator noted that "babies become increasingly capable of hearing a range of musical tones, and studies confirm that babies react — in the womb — to the sounds they hear." He went on to suggest that if a song is replayed, the late-term foetus may recognise it as a newborn. "I came up with the idea to simulate the above situation using spatial sound. I managed to put an ambisonic recorder in an enclosed basket filled with water and recorded the sound of an African lullaby coming through an outside Bluetooth speaker," he wrote, before advising listeners to use headphones while playing. What can babies hear inside the womb| (ambisonic simulation) www.youtube.com The clip was soon inundated with comments from emotional listeners. "It is nice to know what my niece used to listen to, and I may say it is calming even for a grown-up to hear," one person wrote, while another added: "Amazing beyond time and space, beautiful light." A third commented on how catchy it was, writing: "Now I’m gonna have THIS in my head all night…" Meanwhile, one person wrote: "This is adorable I started tearing up." 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.
2023-09-12 18:52
Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately
Amid shrinking freedoms, Hong Kongers commemorate Tiananmen anniversary privately
As the 34th anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square crackdown approaches Sunday, many in Hong Kong are trying to mark the day in the shadow of a law that prosecuted leading activists in the city’s pro-democracy movement
2023-06-02 17:46
LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne steal the spotlight at SI Swimsuit launch in New York City
LSU stars Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne steal the spotlight at SI Swimsuit launch in New York City
Angel Reese and Olivia Dunne have made their debut in this year's issue, becoming the first college athletes ever to be featured in SI Swimsuit
2023-05-23 05:59
Who was Brandon Cole? Man shot to death in Denver after cop mistakes marker for knife
Who was Brandon Cole? Man shot to death in Denver after cop mistakes marker for knife
In a bodycam video, officers can be seen repeatedly yelling at Brandon Cole, 36, as he pretends to have a weapon
2023-08-16 19:22