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2 days ago
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Why Strictly star Amy Dowden says she is no longer 'emotionally attached' to her body

Donations sustain paywall-free journalism and reporting, while Amy Dowden describes ongoing breast cancer treatment, mastectomies, and an induced menopause.
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1 week ago
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French Senate backs new 15 per passenger cruise ship tax

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free reporting; French Senate backed a cruise ship tax to fund coastal conservation, pending Assembly approval.
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2 days ago

Schools forced to close as teachers and children hit by flu outbreak

Widespread flu surges are forcing UK schools to close or shift to remote learning while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
US politics
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2 days ago

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured in new release of Epstein case files

Images from Jeffrey Epstein's estate show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, renewing scrutiny of his association with Epstein and preceding his attendance at a royal christening.
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2 days ago

UK will have to follow EU and delay ban on sale of petrol cars, experts say

EU pushback and industry pressure threaten to delay the UK's ban on new petrol and diesel cars due to insufficient EV production capacity.
Health
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2 days ago

Experts explain why drinking tea may benefit you more than coffee

Tea consumption is associated with slightly higher bone mineral density in older women, while more than five coffees daily is linked to reduced BMD.
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3 days ago

The impact anxiety is having on school attendances

Nearly half of UK secondary pupils avoided school last year due to anxiety, with exam pressure and public-speaking fears cited as key causes.
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3 days ago

Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

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.
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5 days ago

Thousands of asylum claims unresolved after three years, damning analysis finds

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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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5 days ago

Pedestrian crossings are too slow for elderly people, research warns

Most pedestrian crossings assume a 1.2 m/s walking speed, but the average adult aged 65+ walks 0.77 m/s, leaving typical green-man intervals insufficient.
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1 month ago

Have your say: How can the BBC adapt after Trump and various scandals?

The Independent emphasizes its commitment to accessible investigative journalism while debating the BBC's future amid resignations, controversies, and pressures on public-service broadcasting.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Watch live: Lammy faces PMQs grilling after Reeves hints at tax rises

The Independent solicits donations to fund paywall-free investigative journalism while covering US and UK political developments including reproductive rights, Elon Musk PAC, and PMQs.
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1 month ago
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They wanted him to fail': CBS staff reacts to huge loss' as John Dickerson exits

The Independent depends on donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism across political lines, enabling reporters to investigate and report developing stories.
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1 month ago
UK politics

Rachel Reeves considering 2p increase to income tax'

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering raising the top rate of income tax by 2p while cutting national insurance by 2p ahead of the next Budget.
UK politics
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1 week ago

Police apologise to Jewish community' over Tel Aviv fan ban claim

West Midlands Police apologised after implying some Jewish community members supported excluding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans; senior officers faced parliamentary questioning over the match exclusion decision.
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1 week ago

Dog owners face unlimited fines under new Bill

Dog owners in England and Wales will face unlimited fines for livestock worrying, with llamas and alpacas newly protected under an amended livestock protection bill.
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1 week ago

Who England could face in World Cup draw as possible opponents confirmed

FIFA's 2026 seeding places Spain, Argentina, France and England among the top four seeds and prevents them from meeting before the semi-finals.
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1 week ago

Families demand refund after Christmas drone show flop

A West Sussex Christmas drone show failed as many drones did not take off, leaving spectators disappointed and demanding refunds.
Public health
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1 week ago

Antidepressant shows surprising impact in reducing domestic violence, trial finds

A double-blind trial randomized 630 impulsive men to sertraline or placebo to test whether sertraline reduces violent reoffending.
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1 week ago

All Birmingham bin collections suspended as agency workers walk out

Birmingham suspended all bin collections after agency staff joined refuse workers in a strike amid bullying allegations and escalating pickets.
Music
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2 weeks ago

Ethan Browne, son of musician Jackson Browne, dies aged 52

Ethan Browne, son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found dead at 52 on 25 November 2025; he worked as an actor, model and musician.
#uk-budget
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2 weeks ago

Inquiry into rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel to hear opening statements

A public inquiry examines alleged patient harm by neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel and the response of NHS Tayside and Scottish health systems.
UK politics
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2 weeks ago

A third of all rape charges linked to domestic abuse, new data suggests

The CPS finds overlap between domestic abuse and other serious crimes and launches a five-year strategy to tackle violence against women and girls.
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2 weeks ago

We have to stay calm': What it's really like to answer a call from a missing child

SafeCall will offer free support and safety for children, helping families and young people among the 70,000 who go missing annually.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Pensions could be worth tens of thousands of pounds less if Reeves

Applying national insurance to salary sacrifice schemes could substantially reduce workers' pension savings while most firms would not offset the new employer cost.
Environment
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3 weeks ago

Rare weather phenomenon that led to Beast from the East' returning to UK this winter

Sudden stratospheric warming may reverse the polar vortex and bring significantly colder weather to the UK within roughly two weeks.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits

UK will restrict migrants' access to benefits and long-term residency, raising ILR qualifying period and imposing contribution-based settlement requirements including English, clean record, NI payments.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Nigel Farage showed racist and antisemitic behaviour at school, claim ex-pupils

Former schoolmates allege Nigel Farage used racist and antisemitic insults as a teenager, allegations he emphatically denies.
US politics
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3 weeks ago

AI tools are making repeated factual errors', major new research warns

AI search tools frequently produce inaccurate or risky information while independent, donation-funded journalism sustains on-the-ground reporting without paywalls.
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3 weeks ago

Thousands of young people face homelessness this winter as crisis worsens

Some 23,500 young people aged 16 to 24 in England are expected to face homelessness this winter, with council demand and support failures increasing.
UK news
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3 weeks ago

The areas where housing developments will get a default yes' if based nearby

Government will fast-track housing developments near well-connected train and tram stations, including some green belt areas, to meet a 1.5 million homes target.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

The key points in the Home Secretary's asylum reform plans explained

UK government plans major asylum overhaul inspired by Denmark: temporary refugee status with 30-month reviews, longer path to settlement, and new safe legal routes.
US politics
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3 weeks ago

Three schoolchildren taken to hospital after being poisoned in science lab

Three schoolchildren in Oxfordshire were hospitalized after classmates allegedly added copper sulphate from a lab into their water bottles, causing gastrointestinal symptoms.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Rachel Reeves will announce milkshake tax' in Budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may end dairy exemptions and cut sugar thresholds to impose a milkshake levy to raise revenue; The Independent solicits donations for reporting.
UK politics
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3 weeks ago

Tommy Robinson backs Shabana Mahmood's asylum reforms

Tommy Robinson welcomed sweeping UK asylum reforms inspired by Denmark while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism.
UK news
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3 weeks ago

Inquest opens into death of nine-month-old baby killed in XL bully attack

A nine-month-old, Jonte William Bluck, died after an XL bully dog bite; an inquest opened and adjourned pending police inquiries, with arrests made.
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1 month ago

Justin Baldoni texts detail alleged showdown with angry' Ryan Reynolds

Justin Baldoni alleges an ambush by Ryan Reynolds over a Blake Lively dispute, reporting emotional paralysis after a confrontation at the couple's New York home.
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4 weeks ago

Winter hosepipe bans on the cards as England faces drought

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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
Environment
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1 month ago

Rachel Reeves set to clamp down on high-end bike purchases in Cycle to Work scheme

Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to restrict expensive purchases in the Cycle to Work scheme to stop wealthier commuters exploiting tax breaks.
World news
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1 month ago

British journalist Sami Hamdi on way home to UK after weeks in ICE detention

British commentator Sami Hamdi was detained by US ICE despite a valid visa, endured overcrowded detention, and was allowed to leave voluntarily without deportation.
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1 month ago

How ADHD awareness could lead to a false self-diagnosis

Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Mental health
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1 month ago

Asylum seekers can stay at protest-hit Epping hotel after council fails in legal bid

Asylum seekers will remain housed at The Bell Hotel in Epping after a High Court judge denied the local council's injunction request.
#child-poverty
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1 month ago
UK politics

Keir Starmer hints he could scrap two-child benefit cap in Budget

Keir Starmer hinted he may scrap the two-child benefit cap at the Budget to reduce child poverty, with government measures to be announced soon.
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1 month ago
UK politics

Reeves warned she must end child benefit cap altogether or face rise in poverty

Fully scrapping the two-child benefit cap is essential to prevent rising child poverty, costing about 3.5bn a year amid a 40bn budget shortfall.
UK news
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1 month ago

Offshore workers must lose weight or face losing their jobs under new safety measures

OEUK will impose a 124.7kg maximum clothed weight for offshore workers to be winched by rescue helicopters; employers have a year to support staff.
#uk-weather
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1 month ago

McDonald's staff to be protected from sexual abuse following complaints

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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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1 month ago

Government's potential AI qualification may face teacher shortage challenges'

Planned level-3 data science and AI qualification faces teacher shortages, while quality, free journalism is financed by donations to support reporting.
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1 month ago

Chinese giant Shein bans sex-dolls amid French probe into child-like' listings

Shein permanently banned sex doll sales globally after French authorities found child-like dolls, prompting a prosecutor referral and intensified scrutiny ahead of its Paris store opening.
Environment
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1 month ago

Brazil's Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest

Brazil proposes a Tropical Forests Forever Fund to pay developing countries billions to preserve forests rather than rely on small donations from wealthy nations or philanthropies.
UK news
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1 month ago

Mapped: Where 800,000 pensioners missed out on the winter fuel payment

Over 830,000 eligible UK households did not claim pension credit and missed linked winter fuel payments after the benefit-based restriction was applied.
US politics
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1 month ago

One in four new puppy owners have considered rehoming as pet abandonment soars

Pet abandonment in the UK is surging as new owners experience 'puppy blues'; The Independent relies on donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.
US politics
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1 month ago

New study attempts to settle the debate between home vs office working

Homeworking and hybrid working produce mixed productivity results, offering flexibility but also risks like longer hours and reduced in-person relationships.
Public health
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1 month ago

I'm not eligible for the Covid vaccine and I've caught it three times in six months'

A 27-year-old with severe lung disease contracted Covid three times after losing NHS booster eligibility and urges Covid boosters be prioritized like the flu jab.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Rachel Reeves eyes tax raid on expensive homes' in crunch Budget

Rachel Reeves is considering higher council tax bands targeting owners of expensive homes to raise several billion pounds ahead of the November 26 Budget.
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1 month ago

Rachel Reeves heads to Saudi Arabia on trade deal mission as Autumn Budget looms

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.
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1 month ago

Accidental release of sex offender is sign of broken' justice system, minister says

An accidental release of a convicted migrant sex offender exposed failures in the UK criminal justice and prison-to-immigration transfer processes.
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1 month ago

Home Office could move migrants into pop-up buildings to end hotel crisis

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.
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1 month ago

Virgin to challenge Eurostar's monopoly with Channel Tunnel services

Virgin Trains gained access to Temple Mills depot, allowing plans to launch competing Channel Tunnel passenger services in 2030, ending Eurostar's monopoly.
US politics
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1 month ago

Kitchen utensil recalled over cancer-causing' compound

Waitrose recalled the Oxo Good Grips pasta scoop strainer for unsafe levels of primary aromatic amines; customers should stop use and return it for a refund.
UK politics
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1 month ago

Deprivation statistics show scale of hardship how does your area compare?

Jaywick, near Clacton-on-Sea in Essex, has been named England's most deprived neighbourhood for the fourth consecutive time since 2010.
US politics
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1 month ago

June Lockhart death: Lassie and Lost in Space star dies aged 100

June Lockhart, beloved television actress known for Lassie and Lost in Space, died of natural causes at age 100 in Santa Monica.
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1 month ago

Furious Budget battle inside government as Starmer urged to stop mansion tax plan

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.
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1 month ago

Why a German freight lift has become the viral star of Louvre heist

A Louvre jewellery heist inadvertently boosted German lift maker Bocker Maschinenwerke while The Independent seeks donations to fund ground reporting without paywalls.
World news
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1 month ago

Starmer vows Ukraine allies will take Russian oil and gas off market

Allied nations pledged to remove Russian oil and gas from global markets and increase sanctions and support for Ukraine while the UK accelerates missile production.
World news
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1 month ago

Gaza mother pleads with UK government for evacuation or she will lose UK scholarship

A 34-year-old Gaza student with a University of Bristol scholarship is trapped due to evacuation list delays, risking her place and separation from family.
UK politics
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1 month ago

How much are benefits and pensions increasing in April?

UK CPI at 3.8% prompts above-inflation benefit increases; state pension expected to rise 4.8% in April 2026, raising the full weekly pension to £241.30.
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1 month ago

Detectorist uncovers what could be Wales's biggest treasure hoard

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.
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1 month ago

Police apologise to family of woman found dead at convicted sex offender's home

Avon and Somerset Police apologised after an IOPC inquiry found unacceptable failings in the initial investigation of Kelly Faiers' death at a convicted sex offender's residence.
Environment
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1 month ago

Major energy companies offer free electric blankets to save up to 300 on bills

Octopus Energy and OVO will distribute tens of thousands of free electric blankets to eligible households in 2025 to reduce winter energy costs.
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1 month ago

MPs question why key parts of IT infrastructure is hosted abroad after AWS outage

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. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
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1 month ago

Four million people forced into debt to pay for heating and food, new report finds

Millions of households lack sufficient income to cover essentials, causing debt, arrears, poor mental health, and reliance on emergency assistance.
Cancer
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1 month ago

Tongue cancer made it hard to speak and eat - but a new jab changed my life'

The triple-action therapy amivantamab shows promise shrinking head and neck cancers and improving swallowing, speech and pain in a patient with tongue cancer.
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1 month ago

New qualification to be rolled out alongside A-levels in overhaul of education system

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.
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1 month ago

Richard Gere reflects on filming very raw, sexual' movie with Diane Keaton

Richard Gere recalls co-starring with Diane Keaton in 1977's Looking for Mr. Goodbar, calling it a raw sexual film in which they supported each other.
UK news
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1 month ago

Thousands in legal action against Johnson & Johnson over talcum powder asbestos claim

Thousands in the UK sue Johnson & Johnson alleging asbestos-contaminated talcum powder caused cancers; the company and its subsidiaries face claims while denying asbestos presence.
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2 months ago

Calls for price cap on vet prescriptions as warning issued to pet owners

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story. The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference.
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