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<p>President Trump says that billions of dollars began flowing into the U.S. as his tariffs took effect after midnight on Thursday</p>

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Trump claims ‘billions of dollars’ now flowing into US after president’s new tariffs come into effect

<p>Representative Cory Mills speaks outside of President Donald Trump's hush money trial last year</p>

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Rep. Cory Mills accused of threatening to release videos of ex

<p>Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Putin agree to meet to discuss ceasefire ‘in coming days’</p>

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Trump could meet Putin to discuss ceasefire ‘as soon as next week’

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Trump claims late-night stars Kimmel and Fallon next to be axed because jokes at his expense don't work

<p>Comb’s lawyers say that he hopes to return to the infamous New York location to perform for fans</p>

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Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to relaunch his music career at Madison Square Garden, his attorney says

<p>The top sources included burgers and sandwiches</p>

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Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods

Relatives of late stars wade in on Rod Stewart’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute

<p>South Park mocks Trump and JD Vance in latest episode</p>

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Trump, Vance, Noem, ICE and Charlie Kirk all brutally mocked in South Park's latest offering

South Park fires back at ICE for using an image from their show

<p>NewsNation anchor Chris Cuomo dug in after being duped by a deepfake video of New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussing the ad on Wednesday</p>

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Chris Cuomo trolled for falling for AOC AI video about Sydney Sweeney

<p>Pete Hegseth said he wants to bring back 'tried, true and tough' basic training, like shark attacks </p>

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Pete Hegseth looking to bring back Army’s aggressive ‘Shark Attack’ practice as he slams ‘woke’ training

<p>Ghislaine Maxwell, the disgraced British socialite, was last week transferred from a prison in Florida to another in Texas after sitting for two days of interviews with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche</p>

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Epstein sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell banned from training service puppies at 'Club Fed': report

Pete Davidson reveals fatherhood advice he received from Eddie Murphy

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15 absolutely terrible movies directed by brilliant actors

<p>Sean Hayes on his Tony-winning turn: ‘Nobody would have ever cast me in this role’</p>

Sean Hayes: ‘I love Will & Grace but I was thinking how do I get out?’

United Airlines flights grounded across the US due to ‘tech issue’

<p>Singer Kelly Clarkson has postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas residency dates for August as she opens up about her ex-husband’s health issues</p>

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Kelly Clarkson postpones Las Vegas residency dates

<p>A brush fire burns near homes in Pacific Palisades, California on January 7</p>

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Hundreds more may have died in LA fires than reported, study finds

<p>Autumn Bardisa, 29, of Palm Coast, Florida, was arrested on Wednesday and is in jail on a $70,000 bond after police say she treated thousands of patients without a license. </p>

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Fake Florida nurse accused of treating over 4,000 patients arrested

<p>A new study has found eating a certain amount of french fries a week can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes</p>

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Hold the fries! How your favorite salty side can increase your risk of type 2 diabetes

<p>Dismembered remains found by a hiker in Utah were found to belong to David White, a fisherman who had been missing for nearly three decades, cops say</p>

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Dismembered remains found by hiker in Utah belong to fisherman missing for 28 years, cops confirm

Suspected gunman named as Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford after five shot at Georgia base

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Suspected gunman named as Army Sergeant Quornelius Radford after five shot at Georgia base

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>

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>University of California is first public university to face risk of cancelled funds under Trump administration antisemitism push</p>

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UCLA could be next college to knuckle under to Trump over antisemitism claims with $584m on the line

<p>Vice President JD Vance’s team requested that water levels in an Ohio lake be raised so he would enjoy ‘ideal kayaking conditions’ on a birthday outing, according to a report. </p>

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JD Vance’s team ordered the water levels in Ohio to be raised so he would have ‘ideal kayaking conditions’, report claims

<p>President Donald Trump took a call with his old foe, Andrew Cuomo, as he considers intervening in New York City’s mayoral race to thwart Democratic front-runner Zohran Mamdani, according to a new report</p>

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Trump calls old foe Andrew Cuomo as he considers intervening in NYC mayor’s race to thwart Mamdani: report

<p>President Donald Trump said he could call in the National Guard as he continued to rail against the capital’s crime rate, which he says is “out of control.” </p>

Trump says National Guard coming to DC after ex-DOGE staffer attacked

<p>Significant parts of the Constitution were quietly removed from the Congress website, but have since been restored</p>

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Significant parts of the Constitution were quietly removed from the Congress website

<p>Donald Trump and Laura Loomer pose at LIV golf event in August 2023</p>

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Laura Loomer testified that Bill Maher’s joke about her sleeping with Trump torpedoed her chance at White House job

<p>Last month, President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made cuts to Medicaid and the food assistance program SNAP</p>

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Trump slashed Medicaid — now he’s got another health care crisis looming

<p>The move to cancel $500 million for mRNA vaccine development could have deadly consequences for Americans, according to physicians and infectious disease experts. Doctors told <em>The Independent</em> that the decision creates future health risks</p>

Doctors say ‘troubling’ RFK Jr cuts to mRNA vaccines put US at risk

<p>ICE is urgently looking to launch a mass recruitment campaign that specifically targets Gen Z, veterans and former law enforcement officers in an effort to rapidly hire more than 14,000 people</p>

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ICE wants to target Gen Z in PR blitz including ads on YouTube, HBO and X to fill 14,000 roles

<p>California Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff is facing a federal criminal investigation after being accused of engaging in mortgage fraud</p>

POLITICS

DOJ investigating Sen. Adam Schiff for alleged mortgage fraud, according to Laura Ingraham

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<p>One-time Man of Steel encourages social media followers to join up in video promising ‘great benefits’ and a $50,000 signing-on bonus but is accused of betraying his most celebrated character’s values</p>

Superman actor and MAGA activist has joined ICE

<p>The national median list price in July was recorded at $439,990</p>

House prices are falling in some US cities. Here’s where

<p>People lay flowers at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial after the 80th anniversary ceremony of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, on August 06, 2025 in Hiroshima, Japan</p>

Hiroshima mayor shares sobering message 80 years after bombing

<p>Howard Stern </p>

Why Howard Stern’s radio show could be facing the axe

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<p>Jen Pawol, who worked as an art teacher alongside being an athlete, is set to make history this weekend when she works the bases at the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves games. </p>

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From art teacher to trailblazer: Jen Pawol’s long road to becoming MLB’s first female umpire

<p>A legally blind man in Chicago has been walking up to seven miles a day, handing out flyers looking for his missing service dog, Bam Bam, who was stolen two months ago. </p>

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Blind man walks 7 miles a day handing out flyers to find his stolen service dog: ‘Bam Bam means the world to me’

<p>Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt </p>

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Ruby Franke’s ex files medical malpractice suit against convicted child abuser Jodi Hildebrandt for her ‘therapy’ services

<p>Spending too much time using screens can put the heart health of children and young adults at risk, researchers said Wednesday. The findings were especially true for those who slept fewer hours each night</p>

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Spending too much time on screens could hurt your teen’s heart health

<p>Asher Watkins, 52, originally from Dallas, was out stalking a 1.3-ton Cape buffalo in Limpopo on Sunday when the animal charged aggressively toward him </p>

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Millionaire US businessman gored to death by buffalo during South African hunting trip

<p>Kratom in powder and capsule form. Jordan McKibban, 37, of Washington state, died after he mixed an addictive offshoot of the substance into lemonade in 2022</p>

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Family issues warning as son dies after taking highly addictive over-the-counter supplement: ‘The government doesn’t step in’

<p>Elias Rodriguez is accused of gunning down Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky (pictured) as they left an event at the Jewish museum in May</p>

Crime

Suspect in killings of Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime charges

<p>A well-known local actor, Adam Turck, was shot and killed this week</p>

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Actor shot and killed after intervening in domestic dispute while walking his dog

<p>Kate Merrill, a former anchor at WBZ in Boston, is suing the broadcaster, alleging that she was discriminated against for her gender and race and that her career was ruined as a result</p>

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Ex-Boston news anchor sues station for $4M claiming she was discriminated against for being white

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Wild pigs with ‘bright blue’ flesh are again showing up around California and causing concern

<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>

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This herb can improve brain function, slash stress, and even reduce inflammation

<p>Jussie Smollett in Fox's 'Special Forces: World's Toughest Test'</p>

Controversial actor Jussie Smollett returns to Fox in latest Special Forces cast

<p>Alec Luhn has been rescued after going missing while hiking in Norway</p>

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US journalist who went missing while hiking in Norwegian National Park is found alive

<p>A breaching blue whale. Blue whale songs off the coast of California have reportedly dropped by approximately 40 percent as their primary food source - krill – have become more scarce as a result of rising ocean temperatures</p>

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Blue whales have gone silent. Why that has scientists worried about Earth’s biggest animals ... and the ocean

<p>The New York Times is firing back against a far-right ‘paramilitary group’ that recently lost a defamation lawsuit against the paper.</p>

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A far-right ‘1st Amendment’ group lost its defamation lawsuit. Now the New York Times is suing them back

Level up your business with Intuit QuickBooks’ AI Agents

<p>The new Alaska Airlines Dreamliner paint job</p>

Alaska Airlines to launch flights from Seattle to London and Reykjavik

<p>American Audrey Ann Masur says the Cotswolds has exceeded her expectations. She's pictured here in Bourton-on-the-Water </p>

I’m an American living in the Cotswolds — here’s why it’s a dream

<p>Dogwhistle or simply denim? Sydney Sweeney has found herself at the centre of an online storm</p>

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How Sydney Sweeney became the poster-girl for Trump’s America

<p>Former President of the United States Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama look on during the Women's Singles First Round match between Coco Gauff of the United States and Laura Siegemund of Germany on Day One of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2023</p>

Michelle Obama reveals what initially attracted her to Barack

<p>Illinois Governor JB Pritzker hasn’t ruled out gerrymandering in his state </p>

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Gov. JB Pritzker refuses to rule out gerrymandering in Illinois because GOP has ‘thrown the rule book out’

Newsom threatens ‘fire with fire’ over Texas GOP redistricting push

<p>The incident happened at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris</p>

FRANCE

Outrage as man uses memorial flame at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to light cigarette

<p>Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg</p>

What would it take for you to work for Mark Zuckerberg?

<p>Politicians who frame masculinity as taboo allow its definition to be shaped by people like Andrew Tate</p>

How the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’ turned toxic

<p>Royal New Zealand Air Force personnel during the medical evacuation in Antarctica</p>

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Three evacuated after medical emergency at US Antarctic research base

<p>May cause drowsiness: ‘Raw’, ‘Saw’ and ‘Psycho’</p>

MOVIES

‘I couldn’t take it anymore’: 13 films that made audiences faint and be sick

<p>Cheryl Burke attends the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2025. Broadcasted live on FOX</p>

Cheryl Burke on years of being shamed for her weight: ‘I’m done being judged’

<p>Claire's stores will remain open despite the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in seven years.</p>

Jewelry outlet and mall favorite Claire’s files for bankruptcy. Here’s what it means for stores

Instagram finally adds ‘reposts’ to let people share other accounts’ pictures

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Win one of three camera gear vouchers worth up to $1000

<p>Time in nature is associated with reduced stress levels, improved mood and empathy, and better physical health</p>

Ditch the couch! This is how many minutes busy city dwellers need to spend outside to improve their mental health

What is glioma, a cancer starting in the central nervous system?

<p>Washington Post publisher Will Lewis supposedly asked now-former Post fact-checker Glenn Kessler what the paper should do to appeal to Fox News viewers.</p>

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WaPo publisher asked fact-checker what they should do ‘to appeal more to Fox News viewers’

Culture

Matt and Emma Willis spill on their ‘mortifying’ proposal

Catherine Zeta-Jones declares Wednesday victory over Jenna Ortega

BBC axes critically acclaimed drama after just one series

<p>Sean Hayes plays troubled pianist-raconteur Oscar Levant</p>

Tony-winning Sean Hayes exudes awkward brilliance in Good Night, Oscar

Tim Minchin reveals the work he’s most proud of: ‘I love it’

<p>Oprah Winfrey attending the Essence Festival Of Culture in New Orleans in June 2023</p>

Oprah explains why she picked ‘classic’ drama for book club

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<p>I’ve found the formulas that deliver a natural-looking glow</p>

9 best self-tanners for a natural-looking glow all year round

<p>It’s one of the cheapest prices I’ve seen to date </p>

This Samsung Galaxy ring deal saves you $100 on the wearable

<p>Whether you're training for an ultramarathon or working on your sleep pattern, here I review and compare the best fitness trackers</p>

Best fitness trackers for 2025, according to a running coach

<p>The perfect pickleball shoes are built for sideways movement</p>

The best pickleball shoes for 2025, tested by real players

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Music has a remarkable ability to tap into our memories and emotion (Alamy/PA)

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How music can boost your mood and mind later in life

<p>Obesity has been recognised as a national health priority in England since the 1990s</p>

Health & Families

Expert on the five things she wishes everyone knew about weight loss

<p>Instant noodles are often a go-to snack or meal for students, busy workers and families</p>

Health & Families

Here’s what instant noodles are doing to your health

Late-summer dressing (Alamy/PA)

How to dress for late summer events in unpredictable weather

Choose features that ensure your bathroom will become a haven for wellbeing (Hansgrohe/PA)

The rise of soft elegance and how to update your bathroom scheme

<p>Chris Appleton attends as a guest of Emirates, Official Airline Partner of The Championships, Wimbledon on July 12, 2025</p>

Chris Appleton recalls coming out to former partner and children

These cool hues pair well with neutrals (DFS/PA)

9 must-have brilliant blue homewares and decor

<p>Bake once, enjoy all week – these chocolate and banana oats are a naturally sweet, freezer friendly breakfast</p>

Chocolate and banana baked oats to make and freeze

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