Why joining the local library is the best thing you can do in 2026 … from the Independent Lydia Spencer-Elliott
Library use in the UK is dwindling with less than a third of the population using a library service in the last year. But with…
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Irish newcomers Cardinals on faith, family and the scars of British violence: ‘It’s shocking to think that could have gone on in your city’ … from the Independent Roisin O’Connor
The Cork-formed band are preparing to release their brilliant debut album, ‘Masquerade’. Frontman Euan Manning and his brother, accordionist Finn, speak to Roisin O’Connor about…
How did The Lord of the Rings end up so beloved by the right wing? … from the Independent Xan Brooks
Elon Musk, JD Vance and Giorgia Meloni have all described JRR Tolkien’s fantasy novels as fundamental to their respective world views – but it’d be…
My husband of six months blindsided me with a divorce – here are the signs I missed … from the Independent Eve Simmons
When her husband walked away just six months into marriage, Eve Simmons went looking for answers – and found that ‘blindsiding’ breakups are a familiar…
Why TikTok is obsessed with brothy rice – and the centuries-old dishes behind the trend … from the Independent Hannah Twiggs
From Filipino arroz caldo and Vietnamese rice-and-soup bowls to Thai khao tom and Spanish arroz caldoso, ‘brothy rice’ is TikTok’s latest comfort-food fixation. But this…
India, Malaysia and France threaten action against X over offensive AI images … from the Independent Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
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2026 College Football Transfer Portal Tracker: Texas Tech, Indiana Land Standout QBs … from Fox sports
The college football transfer portal doesn’t technically open until Jan. 2, but players are announcing their intentions to enter the portal. Read More
2025 College Football Playoff Buzz: U-of-M Hires Whittingham’s Son; Sorsby Joins TTU … from Fox sports
Here’s the latest on what’s happening around college football during the postseason. Read More
2025 NFL Power Rankings: How the 14 Playoff Teams Stack Up … from Fox sports
Ralph Vacchiano sorts out the NFL’s hierarchy heading into the 2026 postseason. Read More
2025 NFL Wild Card Odds: Lines, Spreads for all 6 Games … from Fox sports
Check out the odds for each of the six wild-card matchups, as well as what to know. Read More
4 Takeaways From the Ravens’ Win Over the Steelers … from Fox sports
The Ravens are AFC North champions after a vintage Lamar Jackson touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. Read More
Ravens vs. Steelers Week 18 Highlights: Wild 4Q Helps Pittsburgh Win AFC North … from Fox sports
With the AFC North and a playoff spot on the line, the drama and stakes couldn’t be higher for a season-ending matchup between rivals. Follow…
MTG warns Trump after Venezuela strikes: ‘This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end’ … from the Independent Mike Bedigan
‘Regime change, funding foreign wars, and American’s tax dollars being consistently funneled to foreign causes… is what has most Americans enraged,’ Greene wrote in a…
Why has Trump attacked Venezuela? What we know so far as Maduro captured … from the Independent Shaheena Uddin,Namita Singh and Rebecca Whittaker
Tensions are ramping up after Trump captured Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro amid a large-scale strike on Caracas Read More