Garth Brooks announces ‘Dolly Day’ to keep late singer’s legacy alive
The Independentby Ellie Muir28 Aug 2026
Country star Garth Brooks has shared the sweet way he will continue to honor the late icon Dolly Parton every year.
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top 64%California rapper among three charged in $8.1 million stolen checks scheme
The Independentby Brittney Donovan28 Aug 2026
An aspiring Los Angeles rapper is among three people accused of stealing more than $8.1 million in checks, including Social Security and benefit payments.
How the Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after 2 smuggling busts
The Independentby John Donegan28 Aug 2026
Clownfish clamber around a watery enclosure, a couple of brownbanded bamboo sharks weave between rocks and lines of coral sit in tanks basking under artificial grow lights — all creatures seized...
Brazil’s TV and radio campaign blitz begins, with Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro set for a nasty fight
The Independentby Eleonore Hughes28 Aug 2026
Brazil's top presidential candidates, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, beginning Friday will seek to draw votes through free advertisements on television and radio stations, which...
Jofra Archer says England’s four-man pace attack might keep him playing until 40
The Independentby Rory Dollard28 Aug 2026
Jofra Archer claimed he might play “until I’m 40” thanks to England’s rampant four-man pace attack.
Beverly Hills sues estate of woman found living in human waste
The Independentby Diego Pineda28 Aug 2026
Beverly Hills officials have filed a lawsuit against the estate of a late resident whose condominium was discovered filled with severe hoarding debris and human waste.
Carlos Alcaraz vows not to hold back as he bids to defend his US Open title
The Independentby Andy Sims28 Aug 2026
Carlos Alcaraz insists he will not be holding back as he bids to defend his US Open title. The Spaniard arrived at Flushing Meadows having not played competitive singles since injuring his wrist in...
Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
The Independentby Matthew Perrone28 Aug 2026
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use.
What to know about the backlash against FIFA President Gianni Infantino
The Independentby Graham Dunbar28 Aug 2026
Gianni Infantino, the increasingly embattled FIFA president, was everywhere in the conversations as European soccer leaders gathered this week in Monaco for the Champions League draw.
Controversial far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos is detained by ICE in Louisiana
The Independentby Ariana Baio28 Aug 2026
Milo Yiannopoulos, the controversial far-right political commentator who once worked for Kanye West, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Louisiana.
Virginia family with 4 relatives missing in the Nepal-China floods pleads for more rescue help
The Independentby Sudhin Thanawala28 Aug 2026
Mukti Patel has huddled with family and friends at her parents' Richmond, Virginia, home since her dad, sister and two other relatives went missing in the catastrophic flash floods along the...
Best horse racing bookmakers 2026
The Independentby Jonathan Doidge28 Aug 2026
Many betting sites provide an excellent service for bettors and UK horse racing bookmakers are among the most comprehensive.
Eli Lilly diabetes drug wins FDA approval to lower cardiovascular risks
The Independentby Julia Musto28 Aug 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the diabetes drug Mounjaro to lower the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with Type 2 diabetes.
Abandoned New Orleans landmark is finally getting a new life 21 years after Katrina
The Independentby Jack Brook28 Aug 2026
In the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, Charity Hospital in New Orleans became a scene of heartbreak and heroism, with doctors scrambling to keep patients alive without power or functioning medical...
British Gas is giving away 30 plug-in solar kits – here’s what to know
The Independentby Jeff Meyer28 Aug 2026
British Gas is giving away 30 plug-in solar kits as the technology goes on sale in Britain for the first time.
Weight-loss drugs could help treat other health conditions. Here’s what could be next
The Independentby Patrick Wingrove28 Aug 2026
US regulators on Friday authorized Eli Lilly's Mounjaro to lessen the likelihood of heart attacks and strokes in high-risk type 2 diabetes patients.
Suspect arrested after cops spot him at Panda Express during their lunch break
The Independentby Erin Keller28 Aug 2026
Not even a fortune cookie could have predicted this arrest. A California man who twice escaped police by running onto a freeway was finally taken into custody after he happened to walk into the...
Fox’s Bret Baier fires back after Trump criticizes reporter
The Independentby Graig Graziosi28 Aug 2026
Fox News host Bret Baier pushed back on air after President Donald Trump complained about one of his colleagues' coverage of the Iran war.
Suspect created an elaborate fake NFL career to scam women out of $1 million
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández28 Aug 2026
Federal authorities have charged two men with operating a multi-state romance scheme that defrauded at least 26 women out of approximately $1.3 million, using a fabricated NFL persona to target...
Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot
The Independentby Marcia Dunn28 Aug 2026
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year received the nation’s highest space honor on Friday.