The Independent
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Burglary charge could send man linked to Navajo elder's disappearance back to federal prison
The last person known to have seen a Navajo elder alive has been arrested in an unrelated incident, raising questions about whether he will be sent back to federal prison
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Officers recount finding Lindsay Clancy’s children in basement
Along with firefighters and paramedics, two officers gave jurors a firsthand account Thursday of the chaotic aftermath of the deaths
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Gaza latest: Trump claims ‘historic’ deal reached for complete disarmament of Hamas
Senior Hamas official says the group will only disarm if Israel fulfils its commitments
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South Korea’s Kospi index jumps more than 13% on a surge of chipmaking stocks
South Korea’s Kospi index has jumped more than 13%, tracking Wall Street gains, as artificial intelligence-related stocks bounced back after losses this week
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Citizen accused of giving customs agents a code that erased his phone
Samuel Tunick of Atlanta was charged with obstruction after allegedly having his phone wiped when federal authorities seized it
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Polls close in Greater Manchester mayoral by-election to succeed Andy Burnham
The contest was triggered by Mr Burnham’s election to Parliament last month
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When will Manchester mayoral election results be announced and is there an exit poll?
The election was called after prime minister Andy Burnham stood down to run as Makerfield MP
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Cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems investigated as officials warn about Iranian hackers
Authorities say cyberattacks targeted over 30 water systems in Minnesota earlier this week
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Satellite company told by Trump team to go dark over Middle East during Iran war
The Trump administration has reportedly leaned on private companies and governments alike to restrict image access during the war
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Trump proposal would impose $100K fee on foreign students working after graduation
Optional Practical Training visas give foreign-born recent graduates a one-to-three-year extension to work in the US in a job related to their area of study
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Probe cites history of overweight flights, inadequate oversight in crash that killed 10 off Alaska
Federal investigators report that a commuter plane crash off Alaska last year, which killed all 10 people on board, involved an operator with a history of overweight flights
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Burnham told Trump the UK will be ‘pragmatic’ about North Sea oil and gas
Despite vowing to stick to Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises, Burnham appears to have left the door open for further drilling in the North Sea
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TSA finds stolen Civil War-era cannonballs in a passenger's suitcase at an Alabama airport
Law enforcement officials say a set of stolen Civil War-era cannonballs was discovered in a passenger’s suitcase during a routine security screening at an Alabama airport
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Ovarian cancer patient becomes world’s first person to receive ‘landmark’ treatment
Tracy Tomlinson, 58, was given the drug at the Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester as part of a clinical trial evaluating a new type of treatment for several types of cancer
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LinkedIn’s newest feature: A ‘Seems Like AI Slop’ button
LinkedIn is also removing its ‘enhance with AI’ option for users and replacing it with an option for proofreading that does not significantly re-write posts
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Trump’s DOJ turns to a court that hasn’t been used in 30 years to deport a woman
Afghan national Nazira Haji Zada, 47, is the first person to face civil immigration charges in the Alien Terrorist Removal Court
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Federal government to turn a Kentucky uranium plant into an AI data center and gas power complex
The U.S. Department of Energy is harnessing the artificial intelligence boom in its bid to convert another Cold War-era uranium enrichment site
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Attorney for Nolan Wells' family says experts to review a boat distress call from day he disappeared
The family of Nolan Wells has hired audio engineers to review a distress call made from a boat on the day of his disappearance
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Dozens of Yorkies and huskies push SoCal animal shelter to record levels
While the organization's leaders are happy to help dogs in a precarious position, the shelters themselves are overflowing
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US cites 'unauthorized travel' to end DACA status for a mother of 3 deported to Mexico
A woman deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to remain in the U.S. since she was a child has filed suit against the federal government
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Ships stranded by Strait of Hormuz closure may cause ‘superspreader’ event
Scientists say no other shipping disruption has left so many ships idle in modern history — opening the door for potential environmental risks
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UN condemns detention of UK prisoners trapped on IPP terms as ‘psychological torture’
The UN’s Human Rights Council lashed out at the UK government for ‘inhumane treatment’ of IPP prisoners
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Climate change made deadly France and Spain wildfires far more likely, study finds
Human-caused global warming made the hot, dry and windy conditions that fuelled the fires at least twice as likely in south-western France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain
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Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate
Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France
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Mackenzie Shirilla argues trial for killing two friends violated her rights
The filing criticizes Shirilla’s original legal team for omitting key evidence, including medical records showing a condition that could cause sudden loss of consciousness
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English mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area
‘I know what it’s like to be ignored by politicians in Westminster – I’m not going to make that same mistake now I’m PM,’ says Burnham as he unveils another new policy
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Trump’s ‘Freedom Haulers’ event revealed something unsettling about the president
Trump struggled to speak off-script and his transportation secretary jumped in to praise him. It was an uncomfortable dynamic that speaks to what’s happening behind the scenes, writes Holly Baxter
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Migrants cross into Spain’s Ceuta enclave from Morocco, in photos
Thousands of migrants have crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local officials to urge Madrid to declare a national emergency and deploy the army as attempts to reach the territory surge.
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What British food items are at risk due to extreme drought conditions
Farmers and food supply experts have warned of supermarket shortages as British farmers tackle extreme drought conditions
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Mysterious blue sea creatures linked to venomous jellyfish wash up on UK beach
Blue by-the-wind sailors fascinate beachgoers
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Argentina’s Milei empowers government to ban foreigners for hate speech
Milei’s administration framed the decree as a direct response to weeks of criticism from celebrities, rival fans, and social media users
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What to know before drinking tap water in Philadelphia
As an interdisciplinary scientist and engineer, I study drinking water infrastructure and how science gets translated into policy and decision-making
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Trump rises above ground at the White House despite ongoing legal challenge
While battling legal challenges, the administration has continued to push forward with construction on the $400 million White House ballroom
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Limited-edition Trump passports to roll out across US due to ‘overwhelming demand’
The department’s 27 passport agencies nationwide will start offering the special travel documents next month
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How Canada geese became one of wildlife management’s biggest challenges
Canada geese may be a nuisance, but their management requires collaboration between community members and wildlife managers
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RFK Jr launches new cooking show with sauerkraut-inspired recipes
RFK Jr. said he used to carry sauerkraut with him but ‘got too many complaints’
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Jaguar Land Rover to cut hundreds of jobs as part of major transformation plan
It comes as the group continues its recovery from a major cyber attack which caused it to halt production last year
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Your next DoorDash order might be coming from the sky
DoorDash already offers drone delivery in select markets, including Christiansburg, Virginia, and parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth area through partnerships with Wing and Flytrex
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New citizenship approvals in Chicago could drop by more than 80% after ICE blitz
Trump administration has worked to raise barriers to new citizenship approvals while pursuing aggressive immigration operations in cities like Chicago
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Father arrested after 2-year-old daughter dies from swallowing kratom pills: police
Kratom, which is sold over the counter, is used for its ‘stimulant, analgesic, and opioid-like effects,’ police say
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National Guard officer forged records and stole public money to facilitate secret second marriage
A National Guard officer has pleaded guilty to leading a double life, marrying a woman he met in Mongolia while still married in the U.S. Prosecutors allege Maj. Collin Welch used a government travel card and forged documents to facilitate his actions
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Biohacker Bryan Johnson posts girlfriend’s intense ‘menstrual cycle’ regimen
‘Women are not well understood medically,’ Johnson told The Independent. ‘Kate will provide the most comprehensive data set on a female menstrual cycle in history’
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Heavy rains lead to water rescues, grist mill destruction in upstate New York
Cleanup efforts are underway in parts of upstate New York following two days of heavy rains that led to flash flooding, water rescues and the destruction of a centuries-old grist mill
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Parents demand answers after 19 cadets at military-run academy fall ill
‘I started feeling lightheaded and dizzy,’ one cadet told local news
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Trump-appointed judge joins ruling against immigrant detention policy
This ruling further deepens a growing divide among federal appeals courts regarding the administration's mandatory detention policy
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Death toll in China landslide climbs to 51 as land search ends, 10 remain missing
The death toll from a landslide in southwestern China has risen to 51
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Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
Mandela Barnes has dropped out of Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor
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MP Diane Abbott readmitted to Labour after year-long suspension
Fellow Labour MP Joani Reid was also readmitted to the party on Thursday evening
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Syria’s first disability football tournament takes the field, in photos
Players warmed up and prayed under a full moon in Damascus before the final of Syria’s first football tournament for people with disabilities. The Damascus Governorate Club defeated the Omayya Club to win the title.
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Authorities burn cocaine worth $336 million in country’s largest drug bust
The massive haul, Liberia's biggest drug bust in history, amounted to nearly 4 metric tons (8,818 pounds)
