Bank of America executive killed in ‘random’ stabbing spree in Times Square
The Independentby Brittney Donovan1 Sept 2026
A Bank of America executive was killed in a “random and unprovoked” stabbing in New York City’s busy Times Square.
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top 47%Pennsylvania doctors blast the Trump administration over measles deaths controversy
The Independentby Julia Musto1 Sept 2026
Pennsylvania doctors have blasted the Trump administration over its decision to erase two measles deaths reported by the state from the federal record.
NFL analyst Tony Romo apologizes for DUI arrest and pleads no contest
The Independentby Steve Megargee1 Sept 2026
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Tony Romo has issued a public apology after pleading no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated.
Katie Taylor determined to reward sold-out Croke Park with a fight to remember
The Independentby Duncan Bech1 Sept 2026
Katie Taylor is determined to reward a sold-out Croke Park with a fight to remember knowing that only victory over Flora Pili will make the occasion complete.
Iconic Cheltenham Gold Cup racehorse Galopin Des Champs dies aged 10
The Independentby Gideon Brooks1 Sept 2026
The two-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has died following an accident in field, less than a week after connections announced his retirement.
AP Exclusive: Nurse who saved baby from Pakistan hospital fire wishes she could have saved the rest
The Independentby Munir Ahmed1 Sept 2026
Razia Noreen and her colleagues had just checked on the 15 newborns in their care at the hospital nursery in Islamabad and were preparing injections for some of them in an adjacent room when she...
Jonathan Bailey withdraws from Sunday In The Park With George
The Independentby Pierra Willix1 Sept 2026
Jonathan Bailey has withdrawn from the London revival of Sunday In The Park With George following the recent departure of his co-star Ariana Grande.
Ofcom ‘refused commissioner’s requests to see tech companies’ risk assessments’
The Independentby Pol Allingham1 Sept 2026
The Children’s Commissioner for England has threatened to use her statutory powers to access tech companies’ risk assessments after Ofcom refused her request to see them, she told a House of Lords...
Tony Romo pleads no contest to charge of operating while intoxicated and issues statement of apology
The Independentby Steve Megargee1 Sept 2026
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has pleaded no contest to a charge of operating while intoxicated and has issued a statement apologizing for the actions that led to...
Lookfantastic’s beauty advent calendar is worth £665, but it’s a lot cheaper
The Independentby Lucy Smith1 Sept 2026
The Lookfantastic beauty advent calendar 2026 is finally here, with 25 days of beauty treats worth £665 for just £120.
Social Security recipients could get $2,400 boost under ‘Bernie Bump’
The Independentby Erin Keller1 Sept 2026
Millions of Social Security recipients could get an extra $200 a month under a proposal backed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Inmates dead and locked up for years too long: Injustice of IPP jail terms laid bare
The Independentby Amy-Clare Martin and Maryam Zakir-Hussain1 Sept 2026
Almost 700 never-released prisoners trapped on indefinite jail terms have been held for at least a decade longer than their original tariff, stark figures show, as the government lays out plans to...
MAGA lawmaker calls himself ‘backwards and poor’ for opposing data center push
The Independentby Ariana Baio1 Sept 2026
Republican Rep. Tim Burchett, typically a close congressional ally of President Donald Trump, accepted the president’s title of being “backwards and poor” for being apprehensive about tech...
‘Stop trying to be tough’: Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates
The Independentby Rob Gillies1 Sept 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the Trump administration Tuesday to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough,” as he pushed back against a fresh wave of attacks...
Islam Makhachev contender admits he’ll ‘get smashed’ by UFC champion at some point
The Independentby Alex Pattle1 Sept 2026
Carlos Prates has admitted he expects to get “smashed” by Islam Makhachev for periods of their fight, should they clash over the UFC welterweight title – but he believes he will ultimately knock...
Germany blames Russia for explosive drone attack at Leipzig airport
The Independentby Rosie Slater and Harriette Boucher1 Sept 2026
Germany has blamed Russia for an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month after a device was found near a Ukrainian cargo plane.
The verdict is in: America hates Trump’s renaming of Lake Ontario
The Independentby Isabel Keane1 Sept 2026
While President Donald Trump seems to love the renaming of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” the rest of America isn’t as thrilled, a new poll found.
Bastien Tronchon denies Wout van Aert to win chaotic Vuelta a Espana stage 10
The Independentby Flo Clifford1 Sept 2026
Bastien Tronchon of Groupama FDJ-United took a surprise victory on stage 10 of the Vuelta a Espana, winning a chaotic sprint for the line and holding off points classification leader Wout van Aert.
Does Shein’s market slide spell the end of fast fashion?
The Independentby Olivia Petter1 Sept 2026
For a while, it seemed like Shein was set for world domination. The China-founded company heralded a new era for fast fashion, one whereby new items were uploaded within hours, and entire outfits...
FBI eases hiring rules, won’t ban applicants over prostitution or bestiality
The Independentby Graig Graziosi1 Sept 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel has made it easier for people who've previously engaged in prostitution or bestiality to join the bureau's ranks - a change that one former agent called "beyond disturbing."