"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"More than 250 endangered species, including snakes and lovebirds, have been seized at the UK border in a single month, new figures have revealed. The crackdown was part of an annual international operation to combat illegal wildlife smuggling called Operation Thunder, led by Interpol and the World Customs Organization to smash criminal smuggling networks. In just one month this year, Border Force officers seized more than 2,000 live tarantulas at once, 302 of which were protected endangered species."
The Independent emphasizes on-the-ground reporting across reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech while producing investigations and documentaries. The outlet rejects paywalls and solicits donations to keep journalism accessible and to fund reporters who gather facts and present multiple sides. An international crackdown, Operation Thunder, led to the seizure of more than 250 endangered animals at the UK border in one month. Border Force officers confiscated over 2,000 live tarantulas at once, including 302 protected endangered specimens, with the creatures estimated to be worth 70,000. Officials link the surge in tarantula smuggling to online marketplaces and social media influence.
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