"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. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground."
"Asda has issued a product recall for two children's toys which may contain traces of asbestos. The supermarket is recalling two kinds of Stretcherz figurines toys which stretch up to three times their usual size that contain a sand-like material inside, which testing has shown could contain trace levels of asbestos. Asda said it was asking customers to return the items, which were sold over a two-year period, due to an abundance of caution."
The Independent says donations fund on-the-ground journalists covering reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, and enables investigations into items like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and documentary production. The outlet emphasizes trust across the political spectrum and maintains free access without paywalls, relying on contributions from those who can afford to support journalism. Asda has recalled two Stretcherz children's toys—Stretch Squad and Slammerz—sold between January 2024 and February 2026 after testing found a sand-like interior that could contain trace asbestos. Customers are urged to return the toys to stores for a full refund; no reports of harm have been reported.
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