FACT FOCUS: Could Canada leave US cities in the dark as part of the trade war? Not likely
The Independentby Melissa Goldin·26 Aug 2026
Social media users are claiming that Canada could plunge the U.S. into darkness if the trade war between the once-friendly neighbors escalates further.
Army plans to build nuclear microreactors at five bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
The Independentby Jennifer McDermott and Matthew Daly·26 Aug 2026
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric...
Pulitzer winning photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy' dies at age 99
The Independentby Kathleen Ronayne and Janie Har·26 Aug 2026
Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava ‘Sal’ Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war...
Passenger on Scotland to Chicago flight says weather turned flight into 20-hour trip
The Independentby Isabel Keane·26 Aug 2026
A passenger aboard a United Airlines flight from Scotland to Chicago says a weather diversion turned the 8-hour flight into a 20-hour travel nightmare, as the airplane bathrooms “filled up,” and...
Maine GOP governor candidate says he wants Trump’s border czar to send ICE to polls
The Independentby Patrick Whittle and Matt Brown·26 Aug 2026
Maine's Republican nominee for governor plans to request that federal law enforcement officers be stationed at polling locations across the state for this fall's midterm elections, according to...
Blanche rips Philadelphia DA who suggested blowing up Trump’s White House ballroom
The Independentby Brendan Rascius·26 Aug 2026
Attorney General Todd Blanche has criticized Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner after he said the White House ballroom, currently under construction, would eventually be blown up.
Where to buy plug-in solar panels as new rules soon take effect
The Independentby Jeff Meyer·26 Aug 2026
Plug-in solar panels can legally go on sale in Great Britain from 27 August, giving households a new way to generate electricity without paying thousands of pounds for a conventional rooftop solar...
Ohio ‘house of horrors’ family was previously investigated by child services
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·26 Aug 2026
The family at the center of a massive child engagement case in Ohio, where 16 kids were rescued from what has been dubbed a “house of horrors,” was previously investigated by child services.
Americans can’t agree on anything. Except how much they loved Dolly Parton
The Independentby Kevin E G Perry·26 Aug 2026
Back in 1977, the legendary music journalist Lester Bangs wrote an obituary for Elvis Presley in which he foresaw the atomization of popular culture and predicted “we will never again agree on...
Humanoid robot shatters another record at China’s ‘Robot Games’
The Independentby Brittney Donovan·26 Aug 2026
A humanoid robot set another new record in the 100-meter sprint on Wednesday before crashing into a barrier in a chaotic finish at China’s so-called robot Olympics.
Nepali man recalls how he clung to mango tree for survival during deadly flash floods
The Independentby Gopal Sharma and Aftab Ahmed·26 Aug 2026
Bibek Kumal, a 24-year-old Nepali labourer, was digging a 1.5-metre (five-foot) deep toilet pit beside a newly constructed house on Wednesday when he heard a distinct hissing sound.
With jails at breaking point, releasing IPP prisoners could make all the difference
The Independentby Editorial·26 Aug 2026
If every cell counts in the present prison crisis – as intense as ever, even if it has slipped from the headlines lately – then it is even more intolerable that the authorities continue to drag...
How to qualify for Kroger’s new $17M prescription drug settlement
The Independentby Erin Keller·26 Aug 2026
Kroger pharmacy customers could qualify for a share of a proposed $17 million settlement over claims the grocery chain overcharged some customers who used insurance to pay for prescriptions.
New study finds Gen Z has the highest credit scores of any age group
The Independentby J.R. Duren·26 Aug 2026
Gen Z have proven themselves the financially-savvy generation once again by improving their credit scores more than all other age groups in the last five years, a new report found.
Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors
The Independentby Dee-Ann Durbin·26 Aug 2026
General Mills said Wednesday it has removed artificial colors from all its U.S. cereals, including Lucky Charms and Trix.
Luke Littler makes progress in bid to reach Players Championship finals
The Independentby Jonathan Veal·26 Aug 2026
Luke Littler made up some more ground in his bid to qualify for the Players Championships finals as he reached the semi-finals of the 28th event.
Customers sample butter by the spoonful at Paris’ new Le Butter Shop
The Independentby Nicolas Garriga and Thomas Adamson·26 Aug 2026
Paris now has its first-ever boutique dedicated exclusively to butter, launched last month within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower.
Trump administration designates Palestine Action a terrorist group
The Independentby George Lithgow·26 Aug 2026
Palestine Action has been designated a terrorist group by the US government, which has announced targeted sanctions against the UK-based direct action group.
Trump goes on mid-day posting spree to brag about himself
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg·26 Aug 2026
With the war he started in Iran approaching the six-month mark and the American economy still beset by rising prices amid the trade wars he has started with almost every major American trading...
Charges dropped against 31-year-old man accused of stalking Sabrina Carpenter
The Independentby Riley Hoffman·26 Aug 2026
Charges have been dismissed against a man accused of stalking Sabrina Carptener by repeatedly showing up at her Los Angeles home after he was found mentally incompetent to stand trial, the City...
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