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Pete Hegseth orders Navy to strip name of gay rights icon Harvey Milk from ship in time for Pride Month

<p>Fox News hosts, including Greg Gutfeld, have circled the wagons to defend Donald Trump after Democrats began mocking the president over the Wall Street-based ‘TACO’ moniker.</p>

POlitics

Fox News hilariously defends Trump over ‘TACO’ insult: ‘He’s the bravest man in the world!’

<p>Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl celebration</p>

Crime

Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting sparks lawsuit that cites ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd’s 1933 ‘Kansas City Massacre’

<p>An elderly woman from Texas has died after contacting a brain-eating ameba from rinsing her sinuses, the Centers for Disease Control said</p>

News

A woman contracted a fatal brain-eating ameba after rinsing her sinuses. Here’s how to avoid it

Politics

Elon Musk turns on Trump and blasts 'outrageous, pork-filled' spending bill

Kylie Jenner shares honest details about boob job in response to fan plea on TikTok

<p>A mommy influencer has revealed an ingenious parenting hack that helped her screaming toddler redirect their energy into a fun activity</p>

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Parents’ ingenious hack to deal with screaming toddler draws praise on Instagram

Liveboulder attack

Wife and five children of Colorado firebombing suspect reportedly arrested by ICE and set for deportation

LiveDiddy Trial

Statements showing Diddy’s alleged $20,000 blackmail of Cassie read in court

Diddy supporter dragged out of court after profanity-laden outburst

Jonathan Joss, left, and his alleged killer Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja

Crime

‘I shot him’: Suspect in killing of King of Hill actor Jonathan Joss ‘confessed’ when police arrived

<p>Elon Musk and Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 30</p>

Politics

Trump demands Congress back DOGE’s $9.4 billion cuts to USAID and PBS

<p>Harry Nickerson (left) and Diane Peterson (right)</p>

Crime

A teacher was fatally stabbed at school decades ago. Cops say her killer was a student armed with a 'Teacher Dear knife

Italy Etna Volcano

World

Tourists ignored warning signs before Mount Etna eruptions

<p>Conservative political commentator Scott Jennings called for the Free Palestine movement to be dealt with as a domestic terror organization</p>

Politics

CNN’s conservative Scott Jennings calls Free Palestine movement ‘domestic terror organization’

<p>Protesters in New York rally against plans from Mayor Eric Adams to open the notorious city-run jails on Rikers Island to ICE agents. A state judge is putting those plans on hold, for now</p>

ICE wants an office inside NYC’s notorious Rikers Island jail. A judge might end those hopes

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off star makes rare red carpet appearance for first movie in nearly 15 years

<p>Eating two servings of mango a day may help boost metabolic and heart health in postmenopausal women. Researchers said Tuesday that the nutrient-rich fruit could make an impact on chronic disease risk in certain people</p>

Eating mango may support postmenopausal heart and metabolic health

<p>Mariah Hector, 33, was arrested and charged with assaulting a school employee. Police say she attacked officials during a meeting about her daughter’s fighting at school. </p>

Crime

Mom ‘attacks principal and superintendent’ after being called to school to discuss daughter’s fighting

<p>Video and bodycam footage captured the moment three plane crash survivors were rescued off the Florida coast </p>

News

Cops dramatically rescue three men left treading water in darkness after their plane crashed off Florida coast

<p>Arnold and Patrick Schwarzenegger at the premiere of 'The White Lotus' season 3 in Los Angeles, California</p>

Patrick Schwarzenegger tells dad Arnold he ‘hated’ time as governor

<p>Many of Jolie and Pitt’s children have forgone their father’s name, although Shiloh appears to be the first to make the change legally</p>

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter Shiloh’s new name revealed

<p>A Florida<a href="https://www.the-independent.com/topic/florida"> </a>man has sued Universal <a href="https://www.the-independent.com/topic/universal"></a> Orlando Resort for $50,000, claiming that a Harry Potter <a href="https://www.the-independent.com/topic/harry-potter"></a>ride malfunctioned and left him stranded midair for over an hour</p>

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Florida man sues Universal for $50,000 after Harry Potter ride malfunctions - leaving him stranded midair for an hour

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Those close to President Donald Trump has reportedly grown tired of Laura Loomer, a far-right activist who has influence with the president </p>

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Trump insiders are tired of Laura Loomer’s sway - but admit her political influence keeps rising from the dead

<p>The new official portrait of President Donald Trump hangs in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Monday, June 2, 2025, in Washington</p>

Politics

White House shows off Trump portrait with a knock-off Austin Powers twist

<p>Congresswoman Sarah Jacobs holds a sign reading 'save Medicaid' during Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress</p>

POlitics

‘Matter of life and death’: Why Democratic activists see hope for victory in Medicaid budget fight

<p>President Donald Trump has privately complained about some of his Supreme Court picks, particularly Amy Coney Barrett</p>

Politics

Trump privately gripes that his own Supreme Court judge picks aren’t standing behind his agenda: report

<p>President Donald Trump silences his mobile phone which rang two times as he was speaking to reporters after signing executive orders regarding nuclear energy in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)</p>

Politics

Truth is revealed — How Trump posts to his social site a whopping 17 times a day as he governs by social media

<p>Stephen Miller severely criticized ICE leaders during a meeting late last month, calling on them to arrest more illegal immigrants. He also questioned why they were not scouting out Home Depot stores and 7-Elevens for migrants. </p>

Politics

Stephen Miller has set his sights on new targets to find undocumented migrants: Home Depot and 7-Eleven

<p>Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is suing New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Alina Habba for defamation and false arrest after he was charged with trespassing during demonstrations at an ICE facility</p>

POlitics

New Jersey mayor sues Alina Habba for ‘malicious prosecution’ after his arrest outside ICE facility

POLITICS

Trump reveals pet name for Kid Rock while congratulating ‘MAGA’ eatery

<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and dozens of other US politicians have been targeted in a swatting spree </p>

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Swatter admits in court to terrorizing MTG from 6,000 miles away

<p>Former Meet the Press anchor Chuck Todd revealed in a recent interview that his tires were slashed after Donald Trump personally attacked him.</p>

Politics

Chuck Todd says his tires were slashed after Trump called him out: ‘It creates a security problem’

<p>Daily Show host Jon Stewart joked about Elon Musk’s appearance now that he has spent several months working for the Trump Administration. </p>

POlitics

Jon Stewart mocks Elon Musk’s black eye saying it looks like he had a ‘bad night in Nashville bar’

Bulletin

<p>A British Airways Boeing plane at Heathrow airport</p>

Bulletin

Wheelchair user left on a plane for almost two hours after landing The lifestyle change that rivals some drugs for colon cancer treatment

<p>Experts say cancer centres and insurance plans should consider making exercise coaching a new standard of care for colon cancer survivors</p>

Bulletin

The lifestyle change that rivals some drugs for colon cancer treatment

<p>Owen Cooper accepting his award at the 2025 Gotham Awards</p>

Bulletin

Adolescence actor thanks co-star Erin Doherty after beating her to award

<p>Lady’s-slipper orchids growing below a rock</p>

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‘Thrilling moment’ in fight to save rare plant

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<p>Homeowner unimpressed with cop's attempt to get bobcat out of her house with laser pointer</p>

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‘You guys are hilarious’ Homeowner unimpressed with cop’s attempt to get bobcat out of her house with laser pointer

<p>Florian Willet was a right-to-die activist and head of the group Last Resort</p>

World

Euthanasia activist who was arrested over suicide pod death ‘takes his own life’

<p>A Norwegian Cruise Line passenger was knocked into the water when the ship blew away from the pier. </p>

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Norwegian cruise passenger blown into water by strong winds that caused a ship to detach from pier

<p>Marcus Sanders, 27, was arrested on first-degree murder and first-degree assault charges</p>

Crime

Child’s dance recital turns deadly when argument in the crowd erupts in gunfire

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Crimean bridge blown up in massive explosion, say Kyiv’s special forces

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Sabrina Carpenter hints at new music in teaser video clip

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Brooke Shields calls Meghan Markle ‘too precious’ after awkward interaction

<p>International student Diego Dorantes Sanchez went missing while on vacation in Taiwan, friends and family say </p>

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Family offers $50,000 reward for information as University of Oklahoma student vanishes in Taiwan

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Politics

Nick Offerman blasts Michael Flynn’s son for using Parks and Rec clip in homophobic post

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Escaped zebra spotted running around Tennessee

<p>The latest searches for Madeleine McCann are taking place in Portugal</p>

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Madeleine McCann latest: Abandoned house near suspect’s home searched

<p>Aerial view shows the destruction of Blatten village after a massive avalanche triggered by the collapse of the Birch Glacier in Switzerland on 29 May 2025</p>

Glaciers will keep melting for centuries even if warming stops, study warns

<p>Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and other symptoms for Americans living with chronic lower back pain, researchers said this week. More than 16 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic back pain</p>

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Being active in nature can help people with chronic back pain, researchers say

<p>An estimated 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK, and this is projected to rise to 1.4 million in 2040</p>

News

Weight-loss drugs among breakthrough trials offering ‘hope’ for dementia prevention

<p>Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively</p>

Blake Lively withdraws emotional distress claims after Baldoni lawyers seek medical records, reports say

<p>Disney’s latest layoffs reportedly impact corporate financial operations, film, television, marketing, television publicity, casting and development departments.</p>

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Disney hit with another round of layoffs with hundreds losing their jobs

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16 and Pregnant star says ‘life is so cruel’ after death of 16-year-old son

<p>A Palestinian injured by Israeli fire near the aid centre in Rafah is comforted at the Nasser hospital</p>

At least 27 Palestinians killed in third day of Israeli gunfire near Gaza aid center

Inside The Beltway

<p>The broader scientific community has been calling for a reevaluation of infant formula for years</p>

What is Operation Stork Speed? RFK Jr’s plan to take on the baby formula industry

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered a review of the ingredients in infant formula

<p>President Donald Trump furiously denied a claim made by biographer Michael Wolff that he is targeting Harvard because he didn’t get into the Ivy League university.</p>

POlitics

Trump unleashes TruthSocial tirade and blasts 'false' claim he is attacking Harvard because he didn't get in

<p>Since 2000, immigration authorities added more than 1.5 million DNA profiles to a national criminal database. A lawsuit from Georgetown Law and other groups wants to know how they use the data.</p>

Politics

Homeland Security faces lawsuit over ‘massive surveillance dragnet’ collecting immigrant DNA — including from children

<p> Demetric D. Scott (L) admitted he was behind a plot to get Ramón Morales-Reyes (R) deported so that the migrant couldn’t testify against him in a criminal case. The letters threatened to shoot President Donald Trump ‘in his head.’</p>

Crime

Suspect admits to posing as a migrant and sending threats to kill Trump and ICE agents, cops say

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Awkward moment Elon Musk dodges question about Donald Trump during live interview

<p>Senior executives of both Walmart and Target have said they may soon be forced to raise prices</p>

politics

Walmart and Target workers are sharing pics of price increases amid Trump’s trade war

<p>US President Donald Trump holds a chart in the White House Rose Garden as unveils his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on April 2, 2025</p>

politics

Countries given Wednesday deadline for their ‘best offers’ to avoid tariffs: report

<p>Biden welcomes President-elect Donald Trump and Melania Trump to the White House ahead of Trump's inauguration on 20 January 2025</p>

politics

Trump admin launches investigation into Biden’s use of autopen to pardon

Culture

<p>Liam Gallagher on stage at the MTV EMAs in Spain in 2019</p>

Liam Gallagher says ‘no time to get emotional’ at Oasis rehearsals

<p>Former 'Vanderpump Rules' star Ariana Madix returns to host 'Love Island USA' season seven</p>

Ariana Madix: From ‘Scandoval’ to Love Island USA host

<p>Nick Offerman attends a premiere in Los Angeles in April 2024</p>

Parks And Recreation cast ‘heartbroken’ by Jonathan Joss shooting

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Clarkson’s Farm star shares true feelings about Kaleb Cooper

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Glastonbury 2025 set times and clashfinder for each stage

<p>Season seven cast of 'Love Island USA' has been unveiled</p>

Meet the season seven cast of Love Island USA

<p>Ellis Howard portrays Byron from adolescence through to coming out as a trans woman</p>

What It Feels Like for a Girl is a raw, engaging case for optimism

<p>Jonathan Joss, left, and his alleged killer Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja</p>

Suspect named in shooting death of Jonathan Joss: What to know

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Netflix is about to remove ‘most underrated’ film of last five years

<p>Fans prepare to watch the ‘Doctor Who’ finale at the Castle Cinema, London</p>

Cinemas are in crisis – could this be their saviour?

IndyBest

<p>There could also be online stock at some retailers </p>

How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and more

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>

I’m in my 50s, and this tinted moisturizer is perfect for mature skin

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model with hidden gadget

Lifestyle

<p>‘Stay safe out there,’ Turner-Smith’s Instagram Story read</p>

Jodie-Turner Smith’s cryptic post amid Joshua Jackson custody battle

<p>A liquid chemical called methylene blue that is being sold as a health supplement</p>

Health & Families

What is methylene blue? The liquid chemical touted as a brain booster

<p>There are a growing number of treatments for Alzheimer’s </p>

Health & Families

Six crucial facts about Alzheimer’s amid new hope for treatments

Lady Isabella Hervey is happy with ‘simple life’ after end of marriage

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Not Going Out star has operation after ‘pain’ before live BBC audience

<p>There’s much to unpack when understanding why Gen Z women are earning more than men in their early careers </p>

The Gen Z gender pay gap has reversed – so what’s up with boys?

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10 tips for surviving hay fever season – from a lifelong sufferer

<p>Everyone is wearing Bermuda shorts this summer - here’s how to style them</p>

Bermuda shorts are this season’s top trend. Here’s how to style them

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

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<p>MP bravely holds up naked photo of herself in parliament to show dangers of deepfake technology.</p>

Brave MP holds up naked photo of herself in parliament after deepfake

Car flies off road and crashes into veterans hall — again

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Brawling men interrupt Harvard student’s interview on global unity

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Meghan shares pineapple ‘hack’ that had to be cut from Netflix series

Travel

<p>The interior of the most beautiful hotel in the US</p>

This US property makes the list of the world’s most beautiful hotels

<p>Apes Hill blends sustainability with luxury to create far more than just an excellent golf course</p>

Apes Hill, Barbados golf resort hotel review

<p>A British Airways Boeing plane at Heathrow airport</p>

Wheelchair user left on a plane for almost two hours after landing

<p> Disney employees rally outside the main entrance of Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 2024, ahead of a planned strike authorization vote</p>

Hundreds of Disney employees terminated from company after layoffs

<p>Turbulence is a major worry for nervous fliers</p>

The hack for discovering turbulence levels for your next flight

<p>Portable chargers and power banks are usually allowed on flights – but there are restrictions</p>

Can I take my portable charger on a flight?

<p>The epicentre of the earthquake was just outside the Turkish resort town of Marmaris</p>

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