Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 20-26 include Alfonso Ribeiro and Nicole Richie
The Independentby The Associated Press·14 Sept 2026
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 20-26: Sept. 20: Actor Sophia Loren is 92. Bassist Chuck Panozzo (Styx) is 78. Actor Tony Denison (“Major Crimes,” “The Closer”) is 77.
Mahmoud Khalil lawsuit says Columbia failed to protect pro-Palestinian activists
The Independentby Sudhin Thanawala·14 Sept 2026
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil sued Columbia University on Monday, alleging it failed to address harassment against him and other members of a pro-Palestinian campus group and retaliated...
Reform UK ‘trying to distract from sleaze’ with launch of small boats mobile game
The Independentby Athena Stavrou·14 Sept 2026
Reform UK has been accused of trying to “distract” voters from controversy over the party’s financial affairs after it launched a small boats mobile “game”.
Max Verstappen admits he ‘seriously considered’ quitting F1
The Independentby Sam Brookes·14 Sept 2026
Max Verstappen has admitted he came close to stepping away from Formula 1 before extending his deal with Red Bull last month, despite holding discussions with rival teams.
Renowned celebrity fashion designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
The Independentby Mark Kennedy·14 Sept 2026
Bob Mackie, the iconic fashion designer whose visually bold Hollywood creations defined 1970s glamour, dressing Carol Burnett in eccentric costumes and Cher in her most daring outfits, has died at...
Backlash about Sydney Sweeney’s ‘kit off’ stunt isn’t about snobbery and she knows it
The Independentby Charlotte Cripps·14 Sept 2026
Sydney Sweeney isn’t just the star of Euphoria – she’s now the star of a new highly sexualised ad campaign for sports betting app Novig that has officially gone viral.
Supreme Court to decide whether to hear Maine lobsterman’s challenge to GPS boat tracker requirement
The Independentby Patrick Whittle·14 Sept 2026
The Supreme Court will decide later this month whether to hear a lobster fisherman’s challenge to a government requirement that boats use electronic tracking devices.
M&S’s affordable beauty advent calendar has finally been announced
The Independentby Alice Reynolds·14 Sept 2026
As ever, Christmas has come early in the beauty world – all the biggest retailers and brands have unveiled this year’s best beauty advent calendars. But we’ve been waiting for one: M&S.
Relish the island life with a getaway to paradise
The Independentby The Independent·14 Sept 2026
An escape to an island provides something uniquely restorative: a total switch off, sand between your toes and the feeling that the rest of the world is far away.
What are booking points?
The Independentby Chris Wilson·14 Sept 2026
There’s plenty of terminology on betting sites that beginners can’t avoid coming across, from ‘ante-post’ to ‘acca’ or ‘handicap’.
Skoda Epiq review: I’ve driven the cool new electric SUV, but is it epic?
The Independentby Steve Fowler·14 Sept 2026
Calling your new car the Epiq is either a sign of supreme confidence or asking for trouble. Skoda has history here after all, with the Superb – which pretty much was. So how about the Epiq?
Man pleads not guilty in the hanging death of a Mississippi woman
The Independentby Sophie Bates·14 Sept 2026
A man charged with murder in the hanging of a Black woman in Mississippi pleaded not guilty Monday during his first court appearance.
FTSE 100 outperforms as AI worry hits Wall Street
The Independentby Jeremy Cutler·14 Sept 2026
Stock prices in London closed mixed on Monday, with Middle East tensions, AI slowdown fears and caution ahead of a flurry of central bank meetings keeping investors on their toes.
Costco raises price for Kirkland motor oil, sets purchase limit
The Independentby Michelle Chapman·14 Sept 2026
Costco has raised the price of motor oil sold under its exclusive private-label brand as well as limited how much of it customers can buy weekly as oil prices climb yet again.
How a photographer sees images of daily life as a unifying force
The Independentby Vadim Ghirda·14 Sept 2026
Vadim Ghirda is a Bucharest, Romania-based Associated Press photographer who has documented major news, conflict and humanitarian stories for more than 35 years.
New Kia PV7 revealed: 286-mile electric van can carry nine people or three pallets
The Independentby Steve Fowler·14 Sept 2026
Kia’s electric van family is growing, and its newest member is quite a bit bigger. The new Kia PV7 has been revealed at the IAA Transportation show in Hanover, promising more space than the PV5, a...
Former cabinet secretary handed record-breaking £860,000 payout
The Independentby David Lynch·14 Sept 2026
Newly published official accounts show that a senior mandarin forced from his post after 14 months during Sir Keir Starmer’s government received a record compensation payout approaching £860,000.
Trump’s ‘first-look’ at interior of White House ballroom reveals signature detail
The Independentby Joe Sommerlad·14 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has released new detailed renderings of the interior of his controversial White House ballroom, revealing it to be decked out in his beloved gold trim.
6 best dumbphones for reducing screen time in 2026, tried and tested
The Independentby Matt Ng·14 Sept 2026
The best dumbphones are an ideal cure for having a phone permanently glued to your hand. Whether you’re lying in bed, on the toilet or commuting, endlessly scrolling through short-form videos and...
Lindsay Clancy holdout juror was reportedly accused of domestic violence: report
The Independentby Isabel Keane·14 Sept 2026
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial was previously accused of domestic violence, according to a report.
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