Dead man found stuck in kitchen vent at Atlanta soul food cafe
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández15 Sept 2026
An unidentified man was found dead on Monday morning wedged through a kitchen HVAC vent at Walter’s Soul Food Cafe in southwest Atlanta.
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top 66%Jean Smart makes Emmy history with fifth straight 'Hacks' win
The Independentby Jonathan Landrum Jr15 Sept 2026
Five seasons of “Hacks.” Five Emmy Awards for Jean Smart. Smart completed an undefeated run Monday night, winning lead actress in a comedy series for every season of the acclaimed HBO Max comedy...
Taylor Swift skips the Emmys for Arrowhead, cheering on hubby Travis Kelce alongside Tom Cruise
The Independentby Dave Skretta15 Sept 2026
Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, and sitting alongside Tom Cruise, to watch new husband Travis Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season against...
Trump boasts about turning the White House into a ‘palace’ as he gushes over helipad
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin15 Sept 2026
President Donald Trump has boasted about turning the White House into a “palace” as he gushed over his new helipad right in the backyard.
A 119-year-old amusement park has closed – but is looking for a new buyer
The Independentby Jasmine Fernández15 Sept 2026
New Jersey’s historic Clementon Park and Splash World has permanently closed following the conclusion of its 2026 season on September 7, with ownership now seeking a buyer to take over the...
How eye scans could pick up common signs of atrial fibrillation before diagnosis
The Independentby Storm Newton14 Sept 2026
Eye scans could assist in identifying a widespread heart condition that heightens stroke risks years before diagnosis, a study has found.
Jeremy Clarkson’s openness about prostate cancer has driven more men to get checked
The Independentby Ella Pickover14 Sept 2026
High-profile figures including presenter Jeremy Clarkson and former prime minister Lord Cameron have earned praise for "shining a light" on prostate cancer, helping to persuade more men to evaluate...
Digital ID can be accepted as proof of age for alcohol under new rules
The Independentby Helen Corbett14 Sept 2026
Pubs and retailers will be able to accept digital ID as proof of age to buy alcohol under new rules.
More than a third of small UK firms impacted by hacks – report
The Independentby Holly Williams14 Sept 2026
Nearly two in five small British businesses were hit by a cyber attack in the past year at a cost of nearly £27,000 each, according to new research.
Buckingham Palace guards should swap bearskin caps with fake fur, MPs say
The Independentby David Lynch14 Sept 2026
Ministers have been urged by a cross-party group of parliamentarians to end the use of real bear pelts for the hats worn by guards at Buckingham Palace.
Reading for pleasure comes with multiple health benefits, researchers say
The Independentby Jane Kirby14 Sept 2026
Reading for pleasure offers significant health benefits no matter the material chosen, according to scientists from the University of Cambridge.
Digital ID to be accepted as proof of age in pubs and shops under new laws
The Independentby Helen Corbett14 Sept 2026
Pubs and retail outlets will be permitted to accept digital ID as valid proof of age when purchasing alcohol under new laws.
US watchdog tallies Iran war's hit to weapons stockpiles, military bases and more
The Independentby Ben Finley and Farnoush Amiri14 Sept 2026
A U.S. government watchdog released its first report on the impact of the Iran war on Monday, acknowledging the military's advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the...
Homeland Security may have broken the law to find non-citizen voters: whistleblower
The Independentby Bruce Golding14 Sept 2026
Homeland Security investigators may have violated state laws during a rushed voter-fraud investigation that likely flagged American citizens as suspects, according to a report released Monday.
Mitch McConnell back in Senate for first time since disappearing in June
The Independentby John Bowden14 Sept 2026
Former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill on Monday, his first return to work since the Kentucky senator was hospitalized in June after suffering a fall.
Americans loathe how Trump is handling AI and the numbers keep getting worse
The Independentby Rachel Dobkin14 Sept 2026
A new poll has shown just how much Americans loathe the way President Donald Trump is handling artificial intelligence.
NCA reveals the key factors behind drop in small boat crossings this year
The Independentby Margaret Davis14 Sept 2026
Heightened law enforcement operations and falling demand among migrants were major drivers behind the decline in small boat arrivals to the UK during the first half of this year, according to a new...
Darlene Love, at 85, finally gets the spotlight to herself in a new documentary at TIFF
The Independentby Jake Coyle14 Sept 2026
It’s cosmic justice that Darlene Love, whose career in music so often went uncredited in her youth, still sings so well at age 85.
Energy giants seeking to merge say they'll extend Virginia residents' bill credits and add jobs
The Independentby Sarah Rankin14 Sept 2026
Power companies NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy, which are seeking approval to merge into one behemoth, announced plans Monday to sweeten the deal in Virginia, Dominion's home base, where the...
A third of UK electorate may vote tactically because they are ‘terrified’ of Reform
The Independentby David Maddox14 Sept 2026
A third of British voters are now prepared to vote tactically at the next general election as fear of a Reform UK government continues to fuel British politics.