From reproductive rights to climate change to big technology, The Independent is on the front lines of every story. Whether investigating the finances of Elon Musk’s political action committee supporting Trump or producing our latest documentary, “The Word” (focusing on the struggle for reproductive rights among women in the United States), we know how important … Read more
The former England player appeared on Michael McIntyre’s big show on Saturday night. Michael McIntyre’s Big Show returned on Saturday night (Photo: BBC) On Saturday night, Michael McIntyre’s big performance took an emotional turn as the famous football player fought back tears. This beloved family sitcom returns on February 21, featuring celebrities like Peter Crouch … Read more
When the singer was performing on stage, she noticed that very few women in the audience were being harassed by men. Durandal singer Jasmine Sandellas recently stopped performing at her concert in New Delhi, and there’s a reason behind it. The video went viral on social media, showing just how unsafe the city is for women. What … Read more
February, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati FC defender Nick Haglund (4) (right) heads the ball during the first half of the match against Atlanta United at TQL Stadium. Credit: Karim Elgazar-Imagon ImageKevin Danki’s left-footed goal in the 80th minute and Nick Hagerlund’s header in the 90th minute completely turned the tide, as Cincinnati Football Club … Read more
The Nuggets have once again broken historical precedent and are vying for the championship. They’ve become an exception to the rules. In 2023, they made the playoffs, allowing 113.5 points per 100 possessions—ranking 15th in the NBA for defensive efficiency. That’s the lowest defensive ranking of any championship team in the last 24 years. Since … Read more
UFC Houston is happening tonight (Saturday, February 21, 2026) at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. The event will also be streamed live on Paramount+. The main point is: Shawn Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez in the middleweight division, with Hernandez looking to “torture” Strickland and prepare for his title shot. Kanjat Chimaev . Will Duplesis … Read more
Officials said Friday that Las Vegas police are investigating a possible terrorist attack in Boulder. Details of the investigation are limited, but Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Chief Kevin McMashire said in his State of the Union address that the incident “appears to be a credible counterterrorism threat.” Officials said on Thursday, a car attempted … Read more
The White House stated that countries that have signed trade agreements with President Trump will temporarily face a uniform 10% tariff following a Supreme Court ruling restricting the government’s use of emergency tariff powers under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). After President Trump signed the new order, a White House official said, “The … Read more
Eileen Gu, a Chinese skier born in the United States, commented on the historic gold medal won by American figure skater Alisa Liu in the women’s free skate final at the Cortina Namiland Winter Olympics on Thursday. After Liu Xiang became the first American female figure skater to win an individual Olympic medal in 20 … Read more
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said the mixed DNA found in a lab his department was using at Nancy Guthrie’s home in Arizona presented challenges, and investigators did not consider a new name. “As far as leads are concerned, it’s about work and going out. I think it continues to increase, yes,” Nanos said in … Read more