The Celebrity MasterChef recipes you’ll actually want to cook at home
The Independentby Hannah Twiggs·1 Sept 2026
Celebrity MasterChef is ostensibly a test of whether famous people can cook. Two heats into this year’s series, it has proved almost as useful at establishing what they cook when nobody is...
When should you get your flu shot? Here’s what the experts say
The Independentby Julia Musto·1 Sept 2026
With the arrival of fall, it’s time for Americans to think about flu shots. The flu kills around 45,000 people each year in the United States.
Starbucks barista sues following wild melee over ‘restrictive’ bathroom policy
The Independentby Justin Rohrlich·1 Sept 2026
A part-time barista at a Los Angeles Starbucks was violently assaulted after telling a guest they couldn’t use the restroom without first making a purchase, according to court filings reviewed by...
Net worths of Americans from Gen Z to Silent Generation — are you ahead or behind?
The Independentby J.R. Duren·1 Sept 2026
Ever wonder what your net worth is? In a technical sense, it’s the sum of an individual’s financial account balances, the value of their vehicles and real estate minus the sum of their debt, such...
What is the ‘Cat in the Hat’ viral trend that is landing teens in trouble?
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin·1 Sept 2026
A viral social media trend has landed teens in trouble with police in at least two states as authorities warn students about threats to school safety.
Delta axes one of its longest flights from US Northeast to a tropical paradise
The Independentby Erin Keller·1 Sept 2026
Aloha, Delta’s Boston-to-Honolulu route. Delta Air Lines is pulling the plug on its Boston-to-Honolulu nonstop route, once the longest domestic flight in the U.S., just weeks after announcing plans...
Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports
The Independentby Fatima Hussein·1 Sept 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he's urging some of his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration's playbook of using tariffs and other measures to crack down on trade...
Canada’s PM tells Trump ‘stop doing memes’ after trade war taunts hit new low
The Independentby Rob Gillies·1 Sept 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged the Trump administration Tuesday to "stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough" after a fresh round of verbal attacks by...
Maia Bouchier inspires England to record ODI run chase in win over Ireland
The Independentby Press Association Sport Staff·1 Sept 2026
Maia Bouchier’s sparkling century helped new-look England cruise to a record one-day international target of 282 and a six-wicket win over Ireland at Grace Road.
AOC fires back at Trump over data centers and says to put one in Mar-a-Lago
The Independentby Josh Marcus·1 Sept 2026
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a cheeky response on Monday when asked about President Trump’s recent comments that opponents of data centers want to be “backwards and poor.” “I mean...
Not every small solar kit is actually ‘plug-in solar’ – here’s how to tell
The Independentby Jeff Meyer·1 Sept 2026
Plug-in solar panels are now legal in Great Britain, opening the door to a new generation of compact solar systems that can be connected to a suitable household socket.
DHS head Markwayne Mullin claims Democrats and ‘fear-mongering’ make ICE look bad
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández·1 Sept 2026
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has accused Democrats of using rhetoric to unfairly demonize Immigration and Customs Enforcement and undermine President Donald Trump’s...
Minnesota State Fair removes ‘8647’ artwork protesting Trump after threats
The Independentby Graig Graziosi·1 Sept 2026
A piece of art protesting President Donald Trump using the numbers “8647” was removed from the Minnesota State Fair after the artist allegedly received death threats.
MAGA Hercules star Kevin Sorbo says he left California for Florida for three reasons
The Independentby Carsen Holaday·1 Sept 2026
Kevin Sorbo does not regret leaving California. After the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys actor, 67, traded Hollywood for the Sunshine State seven years ago, the MAGA supporter told Fox News in an...
UK to almost triple funding to tackle DR Congo’s deadly Ebola outbreak
The Independentby Liz Cookman·1 Sept 2026
The UK is almost tripling its funding to tackle the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), announcing a further £51.8 million as the virus continues to spread rapidly.
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid another shutdown during campaign season
The Independentby Kevin Freking·1 Sept 2026
Members of the House voted have passed a short-term funding measure to keep the federal government open into early December and prevent a shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
Reading Festival-goers leave thousands of tents and piles of rubbish behind
The Independentby Rebecca Whittaker·1 Sept 2026
Photos taken hours after revellers left this year’s Reading Festival reveal thousands of tents and piles of rubbish were left behind on the site.
Newborn baby girl found in Sheffield house died from stab wounds, police say
The Independentby Katie Dickinson·1 Sept 2026
A newborn baby who was found dead in a Sheffield property died from stab wounds, police said. A murder investigation was launched after the baby girl was found dead in the Wincobank area of...
The Oscar statuette is Hollywood's ultimate recognition, full of lore, mysteries and rules
The Independentby Lindsey Bahr·1 Sept 2026
I’d like to thank the Academy for the Oscar. Yes, the awards might have been a mere afterthought in Louis B.
Andy Burnham is right to end the scandal of indefinite sentencing
The Independentby Editorial·1 Sept 2026
One of the early policies mentioned by Andy Burnham in his first statement to the House of Commons was his determination to end indefinite sentences.
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