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Trump makes unproven claim linking Tylenol to autism, contradicting doctors who say its safe

<p>A technician at Tesla's assembly plant in Fremont, California, says an out-of-control robotic arm left him grievously injured.</p>

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Tesla factory technician sues for $51 million after assembly-line robot knocks him unconscious

<p>Thomas Cooper, five, was killed while he was receiving treatments inside a hyperbaric chamber that exploded at The Oxford Center in Troy, Michigan, on January 31.</p>

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Michigan family files $100M lawsuit after their 5-year-old was killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion

<p>Lawyers for Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal blasted Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit over the publication of an alleged birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein as an ‘an affront to the First Amendment’ </p>

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Wall Street Journal fires back at Trump over Epstein birthday letter lawsuit: ‘The article is true’

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Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC Tuesday night after being pulled over Charlie Kirk comments

<p>Kaylee Rollo, left, and her sister Kerri Rollo, were arrested in Bentonville, Arkansas after they allegedly vandalized a memorial to Charlie Kirk on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse</p>

Charlie Kirk shooting

Sisters accused of vandalizing Charlie Kirk memorial launch GoFundMe after job loss

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 21: Erika Kirk arrives on stage amidst fireworks during the memorial service for her husband, political activist Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on September 10th while speaking at an event during his 'American Comeback Tour' at Utah Valley University

Chrlie Kirk Shooting

Trump ‘open’ to adding a Charlie Kirk national holiday

<p>A top Wall Street hedge fund manager is predicting a massive rally before an even larger stock market crash, similar to the one before the Great Depression.</p>

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Top Wall Street exec warns of 1929-style crash - but only after massive gains in the short term

<p>California will be the first state to ban most law enforcement, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces while conducting official business</p>

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DHS says it will ignore California’s ban on ICE agents wearing masks during immigration efforts

<p>President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post demanding Attorney General Pam Bondi prosecute his political enemies was reportedly a shock to senior officials</p>

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Officials wondered if Trump’s public post to Bondi about targeting enemies was meant to be private: report

<p>Alex O’Keefe, a prominent speechwriter for the Democratic Party, was arrested on a train after a ‘white lady’ complained about how he was sitting</p>

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‘The Bear’ writer arrested after a ‘white lady' complained about his sitting position, he says

<p>A teenage boy has been arrested over a massive cyber attack on the Las Vegas strip that cost casinos at least $100 million, according to authorities </p>

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Teen arrested over massive cyber attack on Las Vegas strip that cost casinos $100M

<p>Travis Jackson (left) is charged with murder in the death of Tanner Staggs (right), who was shot and killed while working at his landscaping job</p>

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Ohio landscaper shot dead in argument over grass cuttings, say cops

The Independent Climate 100 List 2025

Now in its second year, The Independent is proud to publish its list of the world’s leading environmentalists – marking the campaigners, change makers and innovators who are working to stop the damage caused by global warming

<p>The Climate 100 List recognises leading advocates for environmental change</p>

<p>Soda with ice in glasses</p>

‘Heavy soda’ trend sweeps TikTok, sparking health warnings

<p>Tom Homan reportedly accepted $50,000 in cash from FBI agents posing as would-be federal contractors</p>

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White House insists Trump border czar never took $50,000 bribe

<p>Joshua W. Cottrell, 44, has been charged with two counts of murder and one count of tampering with physical evidence </p>

Crime

Tattoo-covered suspect accused of murdering mom and daughter served time for killing man and stuffing body in suitcase

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Fleetwood Mac deny they’re reuniting to play at JK Rowling’s birthday party

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Sales of this humble pantry staple are spiking – and what that means for America’s economy

<p>Genetically modified mice may be able to save a Massachusetts beach town from Lyme disease, which 15 percent of its population has already come into contact with, according to a report.</p>

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How genetically modified mice could save a vacation town from a disease outbreak

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<p>Border Patrol agents surrounded a fruit vendor and arrested him outside an event where California Governor Gavin Newsom was speaking August 14.</p>

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Fruit vendor arrested by border patrol outside Gavin Newsom event speaks out after six weeks in ICE prison

<p>The Trump administration has finally reached an agreement with China on a U.S.-controlled version of ByteDance’s popular social video app TikTok</p>

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TikTok’s algorithm set to move from Chinese control to Big Tech under Trump’s deal to save app

<p>U.S. President Donald Trump says he stopped war between Cambodia and Armenia, which are 4000 miles apart during a speech on Saturday at the American Cornerstone Institute's Fourth Annual Founders Dinner</p>

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Trump claims he ended a war - between countries that are 4,000 miles apart

<p>North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives for a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025</p>

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North Korea’s Kim says he can talk to Trump but only on one condition

<p>‘Screw you dude!’ Bannon rages, after Trump reunites with tech billionaire</p>

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Steve Bannon reiterates calls for Elon Musk to be deported to South Africa - ‘Toss him back’

<p>The Trump administration is carrying out a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the southern Caribbean</p>

Politics

Dominican Republic says it recovered cocaine from speedboat destroyed by US Navy

<p>Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is cracking down on the media following a string of major leaks from the Pentagon</p>

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Pentagon demands journalists pledge not to use unauthorized material

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<p>Prince Harry recently met with King Charles</p>

Bulletin

Charles rejects suggestion Harry could resume some royal duties: report

Bulletin

Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter seen in resurfaced clip from 2022

Children under 5 can get milk for free through childcare providers under a government scheme

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Warning over excessive focus on children’s protein intake

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Filming for new Spider-Man: Brand New Day halted following injury

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<p>Reese Witherspoon attends "The Morning Show" Season 4 New York Premiere at Museum of Modern Art on September 09, 2025 </p>

Reese Witherspoon says she had to ‘rewire’ her brain after leaving abusive relationship

<p>Jessie Cave feels she's been 'canceled' since joining OnlyFans</p>

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Harry Potter star Jessie Cave feels she’s been ‘canceled’ from fandom after joining OnlyFans

<p>The incident happened on River Street in the Mattapan neighborhood on September 13</p>

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Gay couple say they were attacked with baseball bats in Boston

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Mom arrested after her two kids, aged 6 and 3, die in a hot car as she took a nap

<p>In a Facebook post, the Growler Pines Tiger Preserve described Easley as “a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation (Stock image/Knowsley Safari/PA)</p>

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Tiger Trainer - and 'associate' of Joe Exotic - mauled to death by big cat at Oklahoma preserve

<p>The new Apple iPhone 17 on display inside the tech giant’s flagship store on Regent Street</p>

New iPhones are ‘scratch magnets’, owners complain

<p>Cornell Mersiers Jr. was arrested Thursday after he allegedly used fireworks to kill a dog in March.</p>

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Suspect arrested after throwing fireworks from his car to kill a dog

<p>A 4.3-magnitude earthquake shook much of the Bay Area awake early Monday morning, but there were no reports of injuries.</p>

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San Francisco hit by 4.3-magnitude earthquake that shakes sleeping Bay Area residents

<p>Disney Destiny at its float-out ceremony</p>

Travel

I’m a Disney designer – here’s how we build our cruise ships

<p>Sarah, Duchess of York, has been dropped as patron of multiple charities</p>

UK

Sarah Ferguson dropped as charity patron over leaked Epstein emails

<p>Jake Bongiovi, Millie Bobby Brown, Dorothea Hurley, and Jon Bon Jovi</p>

Jon Bon Jovi speaks about becoming a grandfather after son Jake and Millie Bobby Brown adopt baby

<p>Greenland’s ice sheet</p>

New evidence sheds light on puzzling discovery in Greenland’s ice sheet

<p>The group have been camping in woods in the Scottish Borders</p>

World

‘African tribe’ defies eviction notice to leave Scottish woods

<p>First responders and security forces' members gather at the site of an Israeli strike on a vehicle on the Khardali road in south Lebanon's Marjayoun area </p>

Three children among those killed in Israeli drone strike on Lebanon

Leopard Shark trio captured mating in wild for first time

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Russia’s ‘reckless’ aggression condemned by UN Security Council

<p>Angelina Jolie’s comments come a few days after ABC announced it would suspend Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show “indefinitely” after the host’s comments about the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk</p>

Angelina Jolie addresses ‘heavy times’ in the United States

<p>More than 20 million people have watched TikTok videos on anti-inflammatory diets</p>

Health & Families

TikTok diet that promises weight loss is backed by little scientific evidence

<p>James Van der Beek at the 71st Emmy Awards in 2019</p>

James Van Der Beek to skip Dawson’s Creek reunion event due to ‘stomach viruses’

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<p>I consulted dietitians to bring you the best snacks from Trader Joe's</p>

Best Trader Joe’s healthy workout snacks, according to dietitians

<p>“I have seen so many people with mature skin shy away from foundation as they worry it will make them look older,” says the beauty mogul</p>

The beauty product Charlotte Tilbury recommends for mature skin

Is The Ordinary’s $9 hyaluronic acid serum the answer to glowy skin?

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

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model

Culture

<p>Jimmy Kimmel’s show will return to ABC this week after having his show yanked following his comments about Charlie Kirk.</p>

Jimmy Kimmel to return to air Tuesday after outcry over suspension

Steve Coogan on the unusual letter he keeps in his downstairs loo

<p>Charlie Kirk and Kanye West</p>

Charlie Kirk makes cameo in new Kanye West documentary

<p>Whoopi Goldberg addressed Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension during Monday’s episode of ‘The View’</p>

The View slams Kimmel suspension after rumors they were ‘silenced’

<p>‘The Traitors’ host Claudia Winkleman</p>

Celebrity Traitors full lineup and launch date annouced

<p>Stephen Fry in the trailer for 'The Celebrity Traitors'</p>

The first Celebrity Traitors trailer has dropped and its full of drama

Lifestyle

Daniel Lee combined city chic with British country-core (Jeff Moore/PA)

Burberry brings British nostalgia to London Fashion Week with tea-time tartan and trench coats

<p>Hellmann's Mayonnaise </p>

Hellmann’s offers to pay for repairs after customer set fire to cafe

<p>Well Enough by Emilie Lavinia will help you make sense of an industry that’s as confusing as it is compelling</p>

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<p>Evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak</p>

Health & Families

Understanding autism: What parents need to know about cause and risk

<p>A wide range of prescription and over-the-counter drugs are ototoxic</p>

Health & Families

The five common medicines that could be harming your hearing

A National Sleep Foundation study found that working out within four hours before bedtime had no major impact on sleep quality

Health & Families

Microbiologist reveals how often you should be washing your sheets

<p>Red wine offers compelling potential, thanks to a substance called resveratrol</p>

Health & Families

These two popular drinks could help your body fight cancer

<p>Yep dresses over skirts is back – this is how to do it in 2025</p>

The Y2K look you hoped you’d never see again and 5 more Autumn trends

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Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer seen in resurfaced 2022 video

Erika Kirk says she forgives husband’s killer in emotional tribute

<p>Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, said she forgives her husband's killer</p>

Erika Kirk reveals Usha Vance’s advice hours after Charlie’s death

<p>Donald Trump and Elon Musk pictured speaking at a memorial for Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona</p>

Trump and Musk shake hands as pair reunite at Charlie Kirk memorial

Travel

A guide to leaf-peeping in the fall foliage fantasyland of New England

This guide spotlights the must-see routes and stops in the six New England states famed for their fiery displays

<p>New England is a mecca for leaf peeping. Above is Echo Lake in New Hampshire</p>

<p>Larger suites at Anandes in Mykonos, Greece have dipping pools overlooking the town and the sea – these are the best hotels in Mykonos, according to our expert</p>

Best hotels in Mykonos 2025, reviewed

<p>Barcelona’s metro service TMB is celebrating 100 years by opening up its ‘ghost stations’ to the public</p>

Barcelona opens metro ‘ghost stations’ to the public

<p>Stress reduction: Cirque d'Anglade in the Pyrenees makes all the miles worthwhile</p>

‘Flight cancelled’? That shouldn’t be the end of your trip

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Billy Monger among thousands of swimmers in Hyde Park lake festival

Billy Monger among thousands of swimmers in Hyde Park lake festival

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Historians discover evidence that Tutankhamun's mask isn't actually his

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Chamber discovered deep within Great Pyramid of Giza could be 'missing piece of the puzzle'

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Mysterious structures unearthed by archaeologists beside the Great Pyramid of Giza

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Discovery uncovers ancient Egyptian priestess burial chamber untouched in 4,000 years

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Discovery uncovers ancient Egyptian priestess burial chamber untouched in 4,000 years

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What did Jimmy Kimmel say about Charlie Kirk and why was he pulled off air 'indefinitely'?

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Trump may have ended chance to return to UK after making this joke in front of King