Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record, and that's bad for fish and us
The Independentby Seth Borenstein·24 Aug 2026
The world's oceans simmered to their hottest temperatures on record over the weekend and are likely to warm even further in the next few months, putting stress on life in the water and on land too...
The surprising chemical connection between you and your cat
The Independentby Laura Elin Pigott·24 Aug 2026
Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them – fuelled by brain chemistry.
More than £22,000 raised for family who died in Shoreham sea incident
The Independentby Anahita Hossein-Pour·24 Aug 2026
A public appeal has raised thousands of pounds after members of acamily died following a sea incident that has shaken "our community to its core", the Palestinian Forum in Britain said.
USPS unveils new mail ballot requirements as Supreme Court weighs Trump voting order
The Independentby Nicholas Riccardi·24 Aug 2026
New requirements regarding mail ballots have been introduced by the U.S. Postal Service barely two weeks before some states begin sending them out.
Mike Johnson gives himself promotion and claims White House calls him ‘co-president’
The Independentby Josh Marcus·24 Aug 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson works so closely with the president that the White House refers to him as a co-POTUS, the Louisiana Republican claims.
8-year-old Louisiana girl dies from a rare brain-eating amoeba found in warm freshwater
The Independentby Jack Brook·24 Aug 2026
An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana has died after being infected by an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba that is found in warm freshwater, her family says.
2 children among 4 killed in Gaza a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks
The Independentby Wafaa Shurafa and Sally Abou Aljoud·24 Aug 2026
Palestinian residents of war-battered Gaza fled homes and businesses as Israeli strikes and tank fire killed at least four people Monday, including two children, hospital officials said, a week...
Trump’s Canada tariffs gives Republicans just one more thing to defend
The Independentby Eric Garcia·24 Aug 2026
President Donald Trump took time Monday to threaten a 50 percent tariff on cars and auto parts produced in Canada - and give members of his own party yet another controversial decision to defend on...
I tried a prescription-strength retinoid – it’s a game-changer for signs of ageing
The Independentby Helen Wilson-Beevers·24 Aug 2026
Retinoids are often hailed as the holy grail of anti-ageing skincare. As vitamin A derivatives, they work by speeding up cell turnover to help boost collagen production and improve tone and...
Museum heists getting more violent as thieves are recruited on social media: Europol
The Independentby Julia Payne·24 Aug 2026
Art thieves across Europe are turning to increasingly violent stategies as specialized gangs are replaced by informal opportunists recruited via social media, Europol reported on Monday.
A psychologist at Lindsay Clancy's murder trial says she has bipolar disorder
The Independentby Michael Casey·24 Aug 2026
Lindsay Clancy has bipolar disorder and was experiencing anxiety, depression, insomnia and suicidal thoughts in the weeks before she killed her three children, a forensic psychologist testified...
Burnham says UK in ‘challenging position’ as he declines to rule out tax rises
The Independentby Rich Amofa·24 Aug 2026
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out tax increases in the upcoming Budget, stating he "won’t be unrealistic" about the state of the public finances.
Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti
The Independentby Pierre-Richard Luxama and Evens Sanon·24 Aug 2026
A powerful gang coalition attacked a once peaceful farming community nestled in the hills above Haiti’s capital, killing multiple people, an official told The Associated Press on Monday.
This cheap haircare range revived my dull, dry locks
The Independentby Isabella Howells·24 Aug 2026
While we’re all conscious of shielding our skin from harsh UV rays in the summer, our hair often pulls the short straw when it comes to being protected.
Trump admin reopens border crossing to cattle to try and bring down beef prices
The Independentby John Hanna and Sarah Raza·24 Aug 2026
A border crossing in Arizona reopened to Mexican cattle on Monday as part of an effort by the Trump administration to address record-high beef prices but economists doubt the change will bring...
Florida woman who went missing for two months is found, family says
The Independentby Graig Graziosi·24 Aug 2026
A Florida woman who went missing two months ago after moving to Atlanta to live with a man she met online has been found, her family has announced.
US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
The Independentby Nicholas Riccardi·24 Aug 2026
The U.S. Postal Service has unveiled new requirements for mail ballots less than two weeks before some states begin sending them, but the regulation will take effect only if the Supreme Court...
Ex Pussy Riot member was recruited by Russia’s security service to spy on activists
The Independentby Gergana Krasteva·24 Aug 2026
A former member of Russian protest group Pussy Riot has revealed she was recruited to join Russia’s security service to inform on other activists.
Dr. Oz breaks with Trump by stating MMR shot ‘is not a lethal vaccine’
The Independentby Julia Musto·24 Aug 2026
Trump official Dr. Mehmet Oz has risked the ire of the president by refuting his unsubstantiated claims about the safety of the MMR shot and stating it is “not a lethal vaccine.” The Centers for...
Boy, 5, died after jumping from ‘compromised’ window in 15th-floor flat, coroner says
The Independentby Jordan Reynolds and Helen William·24 Aug 2026
A five-year-old boy died after jumping from a 15th-floor tower block window that was "compromised", a coroner said.
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