TikTok agrees to $400m settlement with DOJ over children’s privacy
The Independentby Barbara Ortutay·3d ago
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, concluding a 2024 lawsuit that accused the social media platform of violating federal children's privacy...
Lindsay Clancy’s defense rests as murder trial nears end
The Independentby Leah Willingham and Michael Casey·3d ago
The defense rested its case Friday in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after presenting further testimony about her mental state before she strangled her three young children.
More US troops report sexual assaults as rates fall, Pentagon finds
The Independentby Ben Finley and Konstantin Toropin·3d ago
A Pentagon report released on Friday shows an increase in U.S. service members reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
The Independentby Dorany Pineda and Wufei Yu·3d ago
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.
‘It’s stuff that you dream of’: IndyCar drivers hail historic DC race
The Independentby Noah Trister·3d ago
Even for experienced IndyCar drivers, competing on a circuit set against the backdrop of the U.S. Capitol proves remarkable.
F1 Dutch GP LIVE: Sprint qualifying stream, updates and times
The Independentby Kieran Jackson·3d ago
Formula 1 returns after the summer break with the Dutch Grand Prix and the fifth sprint weekend of the 2026 season.
Young children and pregnant women told not to eat runny eggs over salmonella outbreak
The Independentby Albert Toth·3d ago
Vulnerable people in the UK have been warned not to eat runny eggs due to a developing salmonella outbreak.
Jannik Sinner ruled out of US Open
The Independentby Jamie Braidwood·3d ago
World No 1 and Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has been ruled out of the US Open due to a knee injury.
How to help your child make friends at a new school
The Independentby Cheyanne Mumphrey·3d ago
Entering a new school brings a host of uncertainties for young students: Will they recognize any classmates? Who will join them at the lunch table? Who will share their time during recess?
Andy Burnham ‘plots bid for Britain to host World Cup’ as he eyes tourism boost
The Independentby Bryony Gooch·3d ago
Andy Burnham is exploring a bid for the UK to host the men’s World Cup alongside plans for a Northern Olympics, according to reports.
School supply cost is up 8% from last year – and parents are feeling the pinch
The Independentby J.R. Duren·3d ago
Wallets are wailing as back-to-school spending has parents paying nearly $175 more this year than last, a new study revealed.
Prince Harry and celebrities must pay £9.5m to Daily Mail over failed court bid
The Independentby Amy-Clare Martin·3d ago
Prince Harry and six other prominent public figures have been ordered to pay £9.5 million in an initial payment to the publisher of the Daily Mail after accusing them of unlawful information...
Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest
The Independentby Chinedu Asadu·3d ago
The Ebola outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed in Congo has not peaked yet and could be three times the current known size, according to data from authorities and Africa’s top public...
Labour spends £40m on assisting migrants return home with £3k-per-person incentive
The Independentby Alex Ross and Athena Stavrou·3d ago
Labour has spent almost £40m on a scheme that pays migrants to return to their home country, The Independent can reveal.
Millions of people worldwide will contract measles in 2026. Here’s why
The Independentby Kathryn H. Jacobsen·3d ago
The World Health Organization estimates that in 2026 nearly 11 million people will contract the virus that causes measles.
Tyson Fury casts doubt over Anthony Joshua fight with venue yet to be agreed
The Independentby David Charlesworth·3d ago
Tyson Fury has cast doubt on his long-awaited heavyweight showdown against Anthony Joshua going ahead.
Salmonella outbreak: How to check if your eggs are safe
The Independentby Ella Pickover·3d ago
One person has died and hundreds have been taken ill following an outbreak of food poisoning across the country.
Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal signing today, Iraola frustrated by Liverpool business
The Independentby Miguel Delaney,Richard Jolly and Jamie Braidwood·3d ago
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola admits he is short of wingers for the start of the Premier League but hopes to rectify it before the close of the transfer window.
Chaos across Northeast as possible tornado hits beach and floods swallow cars
The Independentby Paul Farrell·3d ago
Heavy rain and strong winds pounded the Northeast U.S. on Thursday as severe storms tore through a Long Island beach, stranded dozens of motorists in New Jersey, and knocked out power in parts of...
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
The Independentby Geoff Mulvihill and Mikella Schuettler·3d ago
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and...
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