Pundit appears to blame Haitian migrant for risking US lives with apparent suicide
The Independentby Rhian Lubin·2 Sept 2026
A MAGA pundit appeared to blame a Haitian immigrant for endangering the lives of Americans on the road when he reportedly took his own life by walking into traffic.
Sonos launches huge new updates as it tries to recover from terrible period
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·2 Sept 2026
Sonos has launched new products and a major new software update as it tries to move on from a crisis that seemed to threaten its very existence.
A 120-foot burst of genius: Jack Kerouac’s 'On the Road' scroll and its wild afterlife
The Independentby Hillel Italie·2 Sept 2026
In the spring of 1951, the muse landed so hard in the caffeinated mind of Jack Kerouac that within three weeks he had hurried out a full-length, single-spaced manuscript — a draft for “On the Road”...
These eBay discount codes will save you up to 10% in September
The Independentby Sabrina Sahota·2 Sept 2026
Today’s top eBay discount codes and deals Whether you're after a new gadget or a pre-loved designer bag, eBay is one of the UK's most popular online marketplaces for a reason.
Kennedy Center disassembles 'Blue' sculpture from its grounds
The Independentby Jesse Bedayn·2 Sept 2026
The Kennedy Center took down a sculpture known as “Blue” Wednesday, the latest change to the cultural and performing arts center that stirred some pushback in President Donald Trump's second term.
The best places to retire that are not in Florida — and the worst
The Independentby Owen Scott·2 Sept 2026
The United States’ best and worst cities to retire to have been revealed in a new study, leaving Florida’s reputation as the best state for retirees under threat.
British woman stabbed to death in Germany pictured as villagers pay tribute
The Independentby James C. Reynolds·2 Sept 2026
The British woman stabbed to death by a stranger in Germany has been pictured for the first time.
Judge lacked authority to void Bowe Bergdahl’s desertion conviction
The Independentby Michael Kunzelman·2 Sept 2026
An appellate court has ruled that a federal judge lacked the authority to overturn former U.S. Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl's military conviction for deserting his post in Afghanistan prior to being...
Scientists find new details on how exactly the Moon was formed
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·2 Sept 2026
New research suggests that we might have missed something very important in our understanding of how the Moon formed.
Trump touts ‘happy construction workers’ as he crows about ‘likely unlawful’ ballroom
The Independentby Andrew Feinberg·2 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump might not “think about Americans’ financial situation” as his approval ratings continue to sag amid his unpopular Iran war and failure to address cost-of-living issues, but...
FTSE 100 falls as higher oil prices add to investor worries
The Independentby Jeremy Cutler·2 Sept 2026
Stocks in London fell on Wednesday as elevated oil prices and bond yields pushed investors to the sidelines, with looming US jobs data adding to the cautious mood.
Times Square stabbing victim Erin Piacenti was new mom just back from maternity leave
The Independentby Owen Scott·2 Sept 2026
The Bank of America vice president fatally stabbed in Times Square was a new mother on her first week back from maternity leave, according to a report.
Voting rights groups will swarm the polls to block ‘intimidation’ from Trump squads
The Independentby Alex Woodward·2 Sept 2026
A coalition of civil rights groups are planning to deploy hundreds of poll watchers in several key states to combat alleged threats of election interference and voter intimidation from Donald...
Ninety percent of Americans believe government corruption is widespread, poll says
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·2 Sept 2026
Nearly 90 percent of U.S. citizens now believe government corruption is widespread in Washington, D.C., according to a new poll.
Michigan’s El-Sayed is following the Mamdani playbook. It’s working
The Independentby John Bowden·2 Sept 2026
Conservatives keep falling for the far-left’s charm offensive. First it was Donald Trump, beaming up at a stoic-looking Zohran Mamdani, then the newly elected mayor of New York City, at a White...
Driscoll offers no reason for his exit as Army secretary but says Wednesday is his last full day
The Independentby Ben Finley·2 Sept 2026
Dan Driscoll has announced that his last full day as U.S. Army secretary is Wednesday, but his social media post offered no explanation for why he is stepping down after 18 months as the service's...
GoPro is turning into a defence and space company
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·2 Sept 2026
GoPro has been bought – and it appears to be turning into something very different. The company is best known for its action cameras, and the dramatic footage of extreme sports and other dramatic...
South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium
The Independentby Michelle Gumede·2 Sept 2026
A low fly past by two Airlink passenger jets before a rugby match at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium which drew safety concerns is being reviewed, South Africa ’s aviation authority said on Wednesday.
Woman charged with allegedly filming jurors in Lindsay Clancy case outside court
The Independentby Erin Keller·2 Sept 2026
A Massachusetts woman pleaded not guilty Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly filming jurors outside the Lindsay Clancy trial, saying she was only trying to get a photo of the alleged...
OpenAI and Anthropic launching more powerful AI systems as the world panics
The Independentby Andrew Griffin·2 Sept 2026
OpenAI and Anthropic are launching new, more powerful AI systems – even as the world panics about artificial intelligence going out of control.
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