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<p>Members of the National Guard armed with sidearms patrol Union Station on August 25, 2025</p>

Politics

Trump says DC is now ‘crime free.’ It had 400 reported incidents in the last week

<p>Nestlé has fired its chief executive officer, Laurent Freixe, for what it claimed was an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate employee. </p>

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Nestlé fires its CEO for ‘inappropriate relationship’ with a subordinate employee

<p>An official cause of death was revealed for Jessica Aber, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia who died just two months after stepping down from her post on the day President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term.</p>

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Cause of death revealed for US attorney who was found dead months after she quit as Trump was sworn in

<p>Bailey Lewis (left) allegedly opened fire on a Kansas City home where Traelynn Sibley (right) was at for a sleepover on August 9 </p>

Crime

A teenage sleepover became a bloodbath after 16-year-old shot and killed while ‘fixing her friend’s hair’

<p>Malle was previously an editor at ‘Vogue’</p>

News

Chloe Malle, daughter of actress and longtime staffer, picked by Anna Wintour to lead Vogue: report

<p>Zohran Mamdani’s rise to political prominence has made some moderate Democrats fearful that he could create more division in the party going into the 2026 midterms</p>

Democrats fear a Mamdani win in 2025 could be costly in 2026 midterms

<p>A bruise on the hand of President Donald Trump visible during a meeting in the Oval Office on Monday August 25 2025</p>

Politics

Gavin Newsom continues to troll Trump by blasting ‘I’m a Survivor’ in post about president’s health

<p>An ICE lockup in Pennsylvania has serious sex abuse issues, according to an gut wrenching lawsuit that echoes previous allegations.</p>

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Prison chaplain at ICE facility in Pennsylvania accused of sexually abusing immigration detainee

<p>Moretz first publicly came out as gay in November 2024</p>

Chloë Grace Moretz marries partner of 7 years Kate Harrison

<p>A San Francisco Bay Area city plans to spend nearly $400,000 to get rid of the geese </p>

News

This Bay Area city has a major geese poop problem that’s costing them nearly $400K

<p>Laken Snelling, a 21-year-old woman arrested over the death of an infant in Lexington, Kentucky</p>

Crime

University of Kentucky ‘cheer’ team member accused of killing her infant

<p>A man snatches Kamil Majchrzak’s hat intended for a young fan at the US Open 2025</p>

Tennis

Millionaire CEO snatches hat given to boy at US Open by tennis star Kamil Majchrzak

News

Cracker Barrel is launching new menu items as it continues to reel from logo backlash

<p>Marcus Ragland has been identified by friends and family as one of two people killed in a tragic ATV accident </p>

News

‘They keep asking for momma’: Mom and dad killed as their seven kids are hurt in horrific ATV crash

<p>Jason Aldean performing at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas, in May 2024. He has now revealed the mental toll a 2017 mass shooting took on him. </p>

Jason Aldean reveals he had a ‘breakdown’ after mass shooting at Las Vegas music festival

<p>Florida officials covered up the ‘Black history matters’ mural in St. Petersburg as part of the Trump administration’s effort to get rid of ‘distractions’ </p>

Politics

Two Florida pastors arrested after praying on top of ‘Black History Matters’ mural to stop crews from removing it

<p>Disney World’s iconic Cinderella Castle, the heart of the theme park, will undergo a royal makeover, returning to its fairy tale roots, the company said</p>

News

Disney World’s Cinderella castle is getting a makeover - here’s what it will look like

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks during a visit to a steel fabrication facility in La Crosse, Wisconsin, which should benefit from tariffs on imported steel</p>

Politics

Dumbbells, bulldozers and flatware: Some US companies are begging Trump to add their products to his tariff lists

<p>A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from fast-tracked deportation proceedings that have sparked chaotic scenes of arrests inside immigration courts across the country.</p>

Politics

Judge blasts Trump team’s ‘startling’ attempt to rapidly deport immigrants

Politics

Epstein, America’s health and government shutdown: Congress to return with a full plate of Trump’s agenda

<p>Eswatini activists are challenging the country’s secretive agreement with the Trump administration to accept third-country deportees, which they argue is unconstitutional. The small African nation has reportedly sought $500 million in exchange.</p>

Politics

Tiny African country detaining five deported US migrants asked Trump team for $500 million: report

<p>Families with sick children dependent on Medicaid, and who live hours away from the specialist hospitals where their kids get treatment, say they seriously fear for the future. </p>

Politics

Trump’s bill is a ‘death warrant’ say parents of sick rural kids whose treatment is tied up in Medicaid red tape

<p>A federal judge ordered the government to deplane dozens of unaccompanied children that the Trump administration had planned to imminently deport Sunday after the children’s attorneys argued their removals to Guatemala would subject them to ‘irreparable harm.’ </p>

Politics

Trump team had children sitting on planes ready for deportation - until a judge stepped in

<p>Trump is calling on drugmakers to ‘justify’ the success of Operation Warp Speed after a wave of resignations under Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr following new restrictions on COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.</p>

Politics

Trump casts doubt on his own COVID vaccines program after RFK Jr threatens restrictions

<p>Donald Trump, who last month was spotted on the West Wing roof, reportedly has further plans to renovate the White House and parts of Washington, D.C. </p>

Politics

From Potomac golf course to government paint jobs: Inside Trump’s renovation plans for White House and DC

<p>People charged with offenses at the January 6 Capitol riot, who were subsequently pardoned by President Donald Trump, are now seeking compensation</p>

Politics

Jan 6 rioters now want compensation after being pardoned by Trump

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<p>Kim Novak had a secret relationship with Sammy Davis Jr during the Jim Crow era</p>

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Kim Novak ‘concerned’ about biopic depicting her interracial romance

<p>Onions have been found to be bad for the health of house cats</p>

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Onions found to be terrible for the health of this pet

<p>Netflix phased out its DVD-by-mail service in 2023</p>

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NYC politician calls on Netflix to bring back obsolete service

The 2025 Climate 100 List

The Independent announces the return of its acclaimed Climate 100 List

Back for its second year, our inaugural Climate 100 List will be published in September, aptly during the United Nations' Summit of the Future in New York, part of the 16th annual Climate Week NYC

<p>Despite more awareness than ever, the climate crisis is worsening and it's never felt more urgent to react to protect areas like the Ecuadorian Amazon Environment</p>

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Putin says he and Trump came to ‘understanding’ about how to end Ukraine war at Alaska summit

<p>Vladimir Putin arrives for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China</p>

<p>Indiana Walmart brawl</p>

Crime

Walmart employee beaten by group of women as brawl breaks out in checkout aisle

<p>Gordon Ramsay has undergone surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma</p>

Gordon Ramsay reveals skin cancer scare after undergoing treatment

<p>Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson at the Venice premiere of 'The Smashing Machine'</p>

News

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson fans react to actor’s slimmed-down appearance while promoting serious new role

<p>Gadsden County Sheriff's Office say Pritchard was shot Sunday while inside a vehicle</p>

Crime

Florida State linebacker in ‘critical but stable’ condition after being shot

<p>Afghans amidst the rubble of a collapsed house after a deadly earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan </p>

World

Devastating Afghanistan earthquake kills more than 800 people and injures another 2,500

<p>Good Samaritans rescue ride-share driver from sinking car</p>

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Good Samaritans save ride-share driver from sinking car during storm

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New crisis for aviation industry as trainer shortage hits air traffic controllers

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Disgraced therapist Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece says new doc will clear up ‘confusion’ around Ruby Franke’s abuse

<p>The child died on Sunday after playing a prank on a Houston resident the evening before, police say </p>

Crime

Boy, 11, shot dead after ‘ding dong ditch’ prank goes horribly wrong

<p>Robin Wright at the 2025 Monte-Carlo Television Festival </p>

News

Robin Wright says there is a ‘freedom of self’ in UK after leaving US

<p>Attendees gather at the Burning Man festival in 2023. Police are investigating a homicide at this year's event</p>

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Homicide investigation at Burning Man after man found dead

<p>Remains of a pre-Hispanic burial that was found during an excavation</p>

World

2,300-year-old burial of dozen humans with hands tied behind back unearthed in Peru

Ethan Hawke says he’s relieved he didn’t land iconic Leonardo DiCaprio role

<p>Eating potassium-packed bananas can help lower blood pressure </p>

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These foods can help maintain a healthy blood pressure

<p>82nd Golden Globes - Arrivals</p>

World

Zoe Kravitz says ‘wild’ homophobia in Friends should stay in the 1990s

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<p>The sale ends at midnight </p>

The viral Stanley Quencher cups have 40% off in Labor Day sale

<p>The Breville bambino plus is perfect for those wanting a simplified coffee machine</p>

I’ve used Breville’s bambino plus for a year — here’s my review

<p>I tested the L’Or barista coffee and espresso system for taste, quality and price</p>

L’Or’s coffee maker is affordable — but is it worth buying?

<p>Growth factors are fast becoming the next buzz-worthy skincare ingredient</p>

The Ordinary’s anti-aging serum delivered results in very little time

Culture

<p>Will Smith performing during his 'Based On A True Story' Summer Tour at Festhalle Frankfurt in Germany. He is now responding to claims about using AI.</p>

Will Smith responds to ‘embarrassing’ video accusations with AI cats

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Task is a sophisticated thriller from Mare of Easttown creator

<p>Jessi Hildebrant appears in the new ID docuseries ‘Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence’</p>

Jodi Hildebrandt’s niece felt ‘full body terror’ after speaking out

<p>Kim Novak was one of Hollywood’s biggest stars during the Golden Age of cinema</p>

Vertigo star Kim Novak reveals mother tried to kill her as a child

<p>Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’</p>

Dwayne Johnson could be headed for Oscar with The Smashing Machine

<p>Woody Allen and President Donald Trump</p>

Woody Allen praises Donald Trump’s acting skills, wants to direct him

Lifestyle

<p>A Costco Wholesale warehouse sign is seen outside of a store in Silver Spring, Maryland, on August 5, 2023</p>

Costco set to enforce new rule starting September 1

<p>Alzheimer’s is linked to the buildup of two harmful proteins: amyloid-beta and tau</p>

Health & Families

The mineral that could protect against Alzheimer’s disease

<p>A wide range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs are ototoxic</p>

Health & Families

Five common medicines that could be harming your hearing

<p>The drink is made with ingredients including orange juice, coconut water and salt</p>

Health & Families

What is a cortisol cocktail? The latest wellness trend

<p>A trio of red meats are cause for concern this holiday weekend</p>

Health & Families

Three common red meats to be cautious of this Labor Day

<p>Keeping stress levels as low as possible can help keep your heart healthy</p>

Health & Families

Stress impacts your heart health. Here’s how to reduce it

<p>Emma Heming Willis and Bruce Willis</p>

Bruce Willis’s wife hits back at criticism over latest decision

<p>Depression can strike at any age. Here’s some things to look out for in your loved ones</p>

Health & Families

These are the signs of depression in older people

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Good Samaritans save ride-share driver from sinking car during storm

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Oregon Ducks mascot trips and loses his head before running off field

US Open tennis fan goes viral for snatching player’s cap from child

Putin and Modi hold hands as leaders gather for China summit

Travel

Best under-the-radar beaches in the US for 2025 coastal vacations

From a paradise island in Florida to California sands covered in gems, these are shore bets for bustle-free beach breaks

<p>Keewaydin Island makes our list of top under-the-radar U.S beaches</p>

<p>The Pacific country’s vineyards, tree churches and private lakes are the ‘perfect’ setting for the pair to exchange rings, said Tourism New Zealand </p>

New Zealand make ‘official petition’ to host Taylor Swift’s wedding

<p>Park guests will be suspended in gondola-style seating</p>

New $25 million simulator ride opens at Niagara Falls

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This Scottish sculpture park will now be open year-round

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