The Independent – A leftist slightly backward looking UK newspaper.
‘Revolving door’ between ICE and private prison companies is boosting Trump’s deportation plans
1 August 2025 @ 11:27 pm
Federal ethics rules largely prohibit government employees from working on contracts with their former employers. David Venturella, a former executive at GEO Group, was granted a waiver from those rules
Jeannie Seely, soulful country singer behind hits like 'Don't Touch Me,' dies at 85
1 August 2025 @ 11:17 pm
Jeannie Seely, the soulful country music singer known for hits like “Don’t Touch Me,” has died at 85
It’s been a sticky and sweaty summer. Here are the states which had record-high humidity in July
1 August 2025 @ 11:10 pm
August will bring some cooling in the first few days before the heat returns
Stevie Nicks postpones tour after fracturing shoulder
1 August 2025 @ 11:09 pm
Shows planned for August and September have been rescheduled
Mothers can now access breastfeeding support helpline 24 hours a day thanks to government extension
1 August 2025 @ 11:01 pm
The National Breastfeeding Helpline provides free, evidence-based information for mothers
Four shot dead at Montana bar as suspected gunman remains on run
1 August 2025 @ 10:57 pm
Police are still searching for suspect Michael Brown, 45, of Anaconda, whom they call ‘armed and extremely dangerous’
Tennessee death row inmate with pacemaker can be executed despite likelihood heart device will prolong suffering: court
1 August 2025 @ 10:34 pm
Defenders say Tennessee inmate is intellectually disabled and wouldn’t be on death row under modern legal standards
Woman faces more than $20,000 in medical bills after wild bat flies into her mouth
1 August 2025 @ 10:32 pm
‘It’s actually a pretty funny story — if it weren’t for the horrible medical bill that came with it,’ Erica Kahn says
Tesla must pay $329 million for a deadly crash involving Autopilot, jury says
1 August 2025 @ 10:32 pm
A Miami jury ordered Elon Musk’s car company on Friday to pay $329 million to victims of a deadly crash involving its Autopilot driver assist technology, opening the door to other costly lawsuits and striking a blow to Tesla’s reputation for safety
Freeze-dried fruit sold in 42 states recalled over Listeria fears
1 August 2025 @ 10:20 pm
The recalled fruit was sold at Sam’s Club stores in 42 states