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Texas House passes Trump-backed map that could give Republicans five more seats in midterms

<p>Donald Trump’s Attorney General Pam Bondi has struck out of attempts to unseal grand jury transcripts tied to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, with a federal judge telling the Justice Department that the contents ‘pale in comparison’ to materials the agency already has</p>

politics

Judge shoots down Trump DOJ bid to unseal Epstein grand jury notes as ‘diversion’ from releasing real Epstein files

<p>Landon Lumpkin, 16, of Miami, is behind bars after he allegedly shot his younger stepbrother during a heated argument about clothes.</p>

Crime

Teenager arrested after shooting stepbrother during an argument about clothes, police say

<p>Outbreak infected at least 104 people across 14 states, according to officials</p>

NEWS

McDonald’s settles with Colorado resident who claims they contracted E. coli after visiting restaurant

Liveukraine

Kyiv’s allies urge Trump to deploy fighter jets to Romania as security guarantee

APTOPIX Trump Russia Ukraine War

<p>'World’s nicest judge' Frank Caprio, who won over social media with his kindness, has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer</p>

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‘World’s nicest judge’ Frank Caprio, who won over social media with his kindness, dies at 88 after pancreatic cancer battle

<p>National Guard troops deployed to the National Mall have little else to do but stand around and take abuse from protesters and onlookers</p>

AnalysisPolitics

Trump battles sinking public image over DC takeover while National Guard pose with tourists

<p>Los Angeles County rolled out a Smartmatic Voting System for the 2020 election and now federal prosecutors accuse company officials of bribery</p>

Politics

Voting machine company linked to Trump conspiracy used LA funds to create slush fund for bribing officials: prosecutors

<p>Paul and Christy Akeo of Michigan, who were held in a Mexican jail for a month over a timeshare dispute at a Cancun resort, claim the judicial system was weaponized against them</p>

News

Michigan couple held in Mexican jail for a month over a timeshare dispute say the judicial system was weaponized against them

<p>South Carolina lawmaker Nancy Mace claimed she helped secure the 'largest infrastructure grant in [South Carolina] history.' While Mace advocated for the grant, she voted against a federal law that helped support it </p>

Politics

Nancy Mace boasts about securing $195M in infrastructure funds. She voted against the law that made it possible

<p>Maria Soza (pictured) and 8-year-old Donte Glenn were both killed in the drive-by shooting in 2015</p>

CRIME

A mother of three was randomly shot and killed outside her California home. A decade later, the murder suspect has finally been arrested

<p>Stephen Miller, Pete Hegseth, and JD Vance visited National Guard troops at Shake Shack at Union Station in Washington, D.C. </p>

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JD Vance booed in DC as he awkwardly greets National Guard at Union Station Shake Shack

<p>North Carolina has been placed under a state of emergency and more than 2,000 people have been evacuated, as Hurricane Erin continues to track northward and towards the U.S. East Coast</p>

LiveHURRICANE ERIN

Storm strengthens as North Carolina’s Outer Banks conditions ‘deteriorate’

<p>Delta and United airlines are being sued by passengers who paid extra for window seats, but were instead seated next to an empty wall. </p>

Delta and United airlines face class action suits for selling window seats – with no windows

<p>Texas Governor Greg Abbott joined several other GOP-led states requiring the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, setting up a Supreme Court showdown on the separation of church and state</p>

POLITICS

Texas judge blocks Ten Commandments in public schools with ruling that quotes Sonny & Cher, Kurt Vonnegut and Billy Graham

<p>People who use a hearing aid before the age of 70 can dramatically reduce their risk of dementia, new research shows</p>

HEALTH

A hearing aid before the age of 70 can dramatically reduce risk of dementia, new research finds

<p>Banksy-style portraits honoring the man who threw a sandwich at federal agents in Washington, D.C. have appeared throughout the nation's capital</p>

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Federal agents arrested a protester for throwing a sandwich at them. Now artists are turning him into a resistance icon on the walls of DC

<p>Alley Kerr, pictured here in Taiwan, cautions travelers against booking cruises to a popular destination that looks 'samey.'</p>

TRAVEL

I’ve worked on over 100 cruises. This is the popular destination I think is overrated

<p>Fox News host Mark Levin says the president is right to call himself a ‘war hero’ despite never serving in uniform.</p>

politics

Fox News’ Mark Levin defends Trump calling himself a ‘war hero’: ‘Let me educate the truly stupid’

<p>Grace Van Patten plays Amanda Knox in Disney’s new dramatisation</p>

culture

What is fact and what is fiction in The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox?

<p>Overrated?: Daniel Day-Lewis in ‘There Will Be Blood’ and Cillian Murphy in ‘Oppenheimer’</p>

The most overrated films of the 21st century, from Casino Royale to Oppenheimer

<p>Kirsten Dunst wants to star in 'Minecraft 2'</p>

Kirsten Dunst candidly admits she’d star in Minecraft 2 to make lots of money

<p>Bryan Vasquez is autistic and nonverbal, his family says as the search for the missing child continues </p>

Crime

‘We need to find him’: Family claims cops took five hours to respond when they reported their child missing

<p>‘Sasha is like a cat,’ Michelle said about her youngest daughter (left)</p>

Michelle Obama reveals Barack found raising younger daughter more ‘difficult’

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, who is joining the FBI as its new co-deputy director, demanded records from a nonprofit related to minors seeking abortions</p>

Trump’s new co-FBI deputy director demanded abortion patients’ records

The subpoena was part of a lawsuit targeting Planned Parenthood of Great Plains

<p>Guidance could impact estimated 5 million students still learning English</p>

Trump quietly ends guidance for schools to help English-learners

Advocates argue change in policy could make it harder for students to learn English, the administration’s stated goal

<p>President Donald Trump, pictured at a Smithsonian museum 2017, has ordered his administration to review the museums’ exhibitions</p>

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Trump purge of Smithsonian exhibits got underway in April and included removal of Harriet Tubman’s hymn book: report

<p>Lisa Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the central bank’s board</p>

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Trump demands Lisa Cook, first black woman Fed Reserve member, ‘resign, now!!!’ and accuses her of mortgage fraud

DOE could block debt forgiveness if employers betray ‘American values’

<p>The White House now has umbrellas shipped in from Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. The White House showed off the new look as the president’s playlist played over speakers. </p>

POLITICS

Trump blares ‘Whiter Shade of Pale’ and shows off umbrellas flown from Mar-a-Lago in bonkers tour of White House Rose Garden

<p>President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office. Trump has referred to Netanyahu as a ‘war hero.’</p>

politics

Trump who famously evaded the draft during Vietnam describes himself as a war hero: ‘‘I guess I am too’

<p>Several Fox News hosts have taken the bait and raged about Gavin Newsom’s mimicry of Trump’s social media posts, making the governor’s point for him.</p>

Gavin Newsom is expertly trolling Fox News stars by mimicking Trump online — right down to the nicknames

<p>U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said her office would no longer seek to bring felony charges against registered rifle or shotgun owners in D.C.</p>

POLITICS

Jeanine Pirro will let people carry shotguns and rifles in DC – despite Trump’s crackdown – without fear of prosecution

<p>RFK Jr took part in a fitness challenge alongside Pete Hegseth, in a t-shirt and jeans</p>

politics

RFK Jr. finally reveals why he wears jeans to the gym

<p>Immigration authorities are now screening for ‘anti-American’ activity to determine whether immigrants can apply for citizenship or other legal status</p>

politics

Trump team will soon decide what’s ‘anti-American’ when granting citizenship

<p>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer attend a Fourth of July celebration at the White House</p>

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Pete Hegseth is requiring so much security it’s taking officers off of criminal investigations

<p>Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has revived the ‘Russiagate’ saga from 2017 and accused past officials of engaging in ‘treasonous conspiracy’</p>

politics

Tulsi Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials

<p>President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that he’s ended six wars in as many months since his return to the White House </p>

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Has Trump really ended ‘seven’ wars?

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<p>The study found significant differences in fat molecules in women</p>

Alzheimer’s study reveals key difference between men and women

<p>The Australian red-bellied black snake</p>

The animal species that can kill after they’re dead

<p>Lake Tahoe</p>

Person contracts plague after camping trip near popular vacation spot

<p>Liam Gallagher, left, holds the hand aloft of Noel Gallagher from the band Oasis as they perform during their reunion concert on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Cardiff</p>

Noel Gallagher ‘underestimated’ challenges of Oasis reunion tour but says he’s proud of brother Liam

The 2025 Climate 100 List

The Independent announces the return of its acclaimed Climate 100 List

Following on from last year's inaugural Climate 100 List, nominations for its Reader's Choice category are once again open for suggestions of unsung climate heroes from around the world who have made a significant contribution to protecting the environment

<p>Despite more awareness than ever, the climate crisis is worsening and it's never felt more urgent to react to protect areas like the Ecuadorian Amazon Environment</p>

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<p>‘It was mainly the girls making comments about it, which I thought was really interesting,’ Sweeney said about her viral bathwater soap </p>

Sydney Sweeney has sharp rebuttal for critics of her racy side hustles

<p>Stone Bridge High School is the school where two boys were suspended after a Title IX investigation revealed they harassed a transgender student who was in the boys' locker room. Some are now outraged over that move. </p>

politics

Families and MAGA-world outraged after school district suspends boys for bullying transgender student

<p>New Yorkers infected with Legionnaires’ disease due to an outbreak in Harlem are gearing up to sue for the ‘preventable’ situation</p>

NEWS

Lawsuits begin after Legionnaires outbreak tears through New York City: ‘It’s completely preventable’

<p>Disneyland Resorts is ending its Early Theme Park Entry program — which allows hotel guests to enter the park a half-hour earlier than general ticket holders — and replacing it with a complimentary Lightning Lane Multi Pass </p>

Major changes to Disneyland resort hotels as early access perk dropped in favor of Lightning Lane access

Israel says new military offensive to take over Gaza City has begun

<p>A family from Ecuador, including a 6-year-old New York City student, was arrested and detained by ICE during a routine check-in at the agency’s office in downtown Manhattan. The girl and her mother were deported on August 19</p>

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ICE deports 6-year-old girl and her mom to Ecuador as New York officials blast Trump: ‘Where is your humanity?’

<p>Elon Musk is reportedly already giving up on plans to launch his own political party and is instead considering backing Vice President JD Vance in 2028.</p>

politics

Elon Musk is already giving up on plans to start his own party - and instead looks to back Vance in 2028

<p>The standard PS5 will now retail for $549.99</p>

POLITICS

Sony raises the price of PS5 models citing ‘challenging economic environment’ - including Trump’s tariffs

<p>Americans don't always master the art of blending in abroad</p>

The telltale signs a tourist is American, according to Europeans

Locals hit out at overtourism ‘Disneyfication’ of this Paris suburb

<p>Leggings are being usurped by baggy tracksuits and boxy T-shirts</p>

Leggings are officially uncool and I couldn’t be happier

11 best maternity leggings, tested by a pregnant fashion expert

<p>One of the Navy’s autonomous vessels took part in an exercise in South Carolina on April 17. The U.S. Navy has faced several setbacks while working to acquire a new fleet of autonomous vessels.</p>

NEWS

The US Navy is spending millions on testing new drone technology. Setbacks have been significant

<p>‘I just really need a break this year,’ the influencer said</p>

‘Christian Girl Autumn’ influencer Caitlin Covington tearfully announces she won’t make fall content this year

<p>A shark with a striking orange appearance caused by a rare skin condition has been caught off the coast of Costa Rica</p>

news

Extremely rare orange shark discovered in the Caribbean

<p>Dr. Phil McGraw is now being sued by Trinity Broadcasting, which accuses the TV star of “reprehensible conduct” in negotiating a $500 million deal.</p>

NEWS

Dr. Phil sued by Christian broadcaster for ‘reprehensible conduct’ in $500 million deal: ‘Years-long fraudulent scheme’

<p>Ling Long Wei, a former Michigan State University graduate student, is suing the school for $100 million. Wei alleges the school exposed her to hazardous chemicals without training and equipment, and as a result she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer</p>

NEWS

Former MSU student sues college for $100 million over cancer diagnosis

<p>John Crawley, the comedian known as KingBeard X on TikTok, died Monday following hospitalization for troubled breathing </p>

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John Crawley, also known as TikTok star KingBeard X, dies aged 47

<p>Three young children who were looking for food led police to the scene of their parents’ murder-suicide inside a Houston home.</p>

CRIME

Three children – all under the age of three – led cops to scene of parents’ murder-suicide while looking for food

<p>An alligator swan with sharks near the Skull Creek Dockside restaurant on Monday, a viral TikTok shows </p>

Whole lot of nope: Sharks and alligator seen swimming together off dock at South Carolina restaurant

<p>Bam Bam the Dachshund was stolen from a backyard in Chicago in early June</p>

NEWS

Service dog reunited with blind owner two months after being stolen from Chicago backyard

<p>After years of supplying customers with Pepsi products, Costco is switching to Coca Cola </p>

NEWS

Costco members sound off as Pepsi-to-Coke switch begins nationwide

<p>A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a pride flag from El Capitan, and some visitors to the California park face potential prosecution for participating in a demonstration</p>

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Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag from National Park spot

Building explodes after hit-and-run driver strikes gas line in dramatic video

<p>Apple TV+ posted to Instagram a Ted Lasso Season 4 teaser scene filmed at a Kansas City eatery</p>

TRAVEL

Take a Ted Lasso-inspired tour of Kansas City as filming locations for season 4 are revealed

<p>Raphael Graven, aka Jean Pormanove, was found by police on Monday</p>

NEWS

Police investigate death of online star who died during livestream after ‘10 days of torture’

US Navy ship USS New Orleans catches fire while docked in Japan

<p>Jussie Smollett</p>

Jussie Smollett says he felt ‘emasculated’ by public’s reaction to alleged hate crime

<p>‘Jay Leno is a mean asshole,’ O’Donnell wrote on Instagram</p>

Rosie O’Donnell slams Jay Leno over ‘mean’ treatment of Biggest Loser contestants

<p>Tom Cruise hanging from a biplane in ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’</p>

Tom Cruise director says stunt ‘separated the joints’ in actor’s fingers as he clung to biplane

<p>It is tradition for new popes to renovate the papal apartments, which have been the official residence of popes since 1870</p>

VATICAN

Pope Leo to live in Vatican ‘flatshare’ when he moves into papal apartments

<p>The Musical Connections group has brought a sense of community</p>

Health

The 8 benefits of joining a singing group in your 60s

<p>Paul Weller performs at Hard Rock Calling Day 1 at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on June 29, 2013 in London, England</p>

MUSIC

Paul Weller sues accountants ‘after being dropped over Israel Gaza comments’

<p>Jake Paul ahead of his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr</p>

Jake Paul’s shock next opponent revealed as world champion Gervonta Davis

<p>Noel Gallagher performs on the opening night of their Live 25' Tour in Cardiff</p>

MUSIC

Noel Gallagher ‘underestimated’ challenges of Oasis reunion tour but says he’s proud of brother Liam

<p>The train can accommodate 37 passengers</p>

TRAVEL

Inside Thailand’s new luxury train ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai

<p>Kid Rock (left) responded after California Governor Gavin Newsom mocked him online with a Trump-style post</p>

politics

Kid Rock hits back with lewd insult after Newsom mocks him with Trump-style post

<p>Cooper Hoffman was just 10 when his father, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, died aged 46</p>

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s son Cooper admits he’d be ‘terrified’ to have late father ‘judge’ his work

<p>The lodgings at Dishoom's Permit Room feature two bedrooms done out in 1970s-inspired decor, with plush beds, curated artwork and gorgeous fabrics </p>

TRAVEL

I stayed at the new Dishoom Permit Room hotel – it’s a foodie’s dream

<p>The United flight was departing San Francisco and heading to Cancun when the passenger was removed</p>

NEWS

United Airlines flight reportedly delayed after passenger smokes cannabis in plane toilets

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<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite fitness tracker — and it has $100 off now

<p>I tried lip gloss, blush, concealer and more </p>

Il Makiage review: A beauty editor’s picks on the products to buy

<p>I looked out for portable grills that were stable, durable, looked stylish, and performed exceptionally</p>

Best portable grills for 2025, tried and tested

<p>Lengthen, strengthen, volumize and lift with favourites from the likes of Maybelline, Pacifica and Revlon </p>

Best drugstore mascaras 2025, ranked by a beauty editor

Culture

<p>Suranne Jones and Julie Delpy star as beleaguered heads of state in Netflix's 'Hostage'</p>

Chic Suranne Jones thriller Hostage is let down by a wonky storyline

<p>The Maccabees’ Orlando Weeks (front right): ‘Suddenly, there was this event that was a very obviously uncomplicated reason to all be together’</p>

The Maccabees: ‘I feel very sorry for new bands’

Dexter defeats odds to become one of 2025’s highest-rated shows

Suranne Jones shares unique filming ritual on the set of Hostage

University Challenge contestant steals show with blunt responses

Cranberries bandmates say Dolores O’Riordan’s death was biggest shock

Lifestyle

<p>Pancreatic cancer has earned the grim nickname ‘the silent killer’</p>

Health & Families

Researchers find new way to detect early signs of pancreatic cancer

<p>Living with PCOS can be a significant financial, health-care and work-life burden for many women</p>

Health & Families

The underdiagnosed condition putting women’s health at risk

<p>Botulinum toxin acts as a neurotoxin – meaning it impacts nerve function</p>

Health & Families

What is botulism? Serious complication linked to unlicensed injections

Meghan shares one-pan pasta dish as she drops huge hint to fans

<p>The brain gets slower and smaller as we age. Researchers say one diet in particular can help protect it </p>

Health & Families

Food for thought: The best diet for a healthy and active brain

<p>Bacopa is an Ayurvedic herb that’s been used for centuries. Researchers say now that it can reduce inflammation, keep you calm, and even protect the brain</p>

This herb can improve brain function and slash stress

<p>Savour the last of the summer sun with a glass that tastes far pricier than it costs</p>

Best bank holiday wine deals including this £5 gem

Why joining a singing group in later life can give you a whole new lease of life (Alamy/PA)

Health & Families

I joined a singing group for the first time in my 60s – here are the benefits

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The telltale signs a tourist is American, according to Europeans

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Trump's latest 'cruel' order on border of Mexico has everyone saying one thing

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