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2026-08-19 · The Independent

Trump hints at bringing Keystone XL oil pipeline project ‘back from the grave’ in AI post

🔮 However, the project was paused under former President Joe Biden, who revoked a permit needed for the pipeline in the U.S. Former President Barack Obama also opposed the project, saying in 2015 that he agreed with the State Department’s determination that the pipeline “would not serve the national interest of the United States.” mixed

2026-08-20 · The Independent

Trump deployed thousands of National Guard in DC - but they aren’t stopping any crime

🔮 Maintaining the National Guard’s deployment in Washington, D.C. will cost an additional $1.4 billion through to the end of Trump’s term, according to information provided to Congress and reviewed by The Washington Post. mixed

2026-08-21 · The Independent

Trump joked Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary: report

🔮 President Donald Trump reportedly joked that his aide Natalie Harp could replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary. assertive

2026-08-21 · The Independent

Trump puts his face on Reflecting Pool water in algae green during latest posting spree

🔮 In a court filing on Tuesday night, though, Pirro’s office left open the possibility that it may try to prosecute Hearn once again. “Should the case be re-presented to a grand jury based on newly discovered evidence, any re-indictment of the case would not constitute harassment,” the filing read. assertive

2026-08-25 · The Independent

How human remains found in Tucson desert complicate the search for Nancy Guthrie

🔮 “Those same reasons explain why there is very low probability those recently discovered remains will turn out to be related to the Nancy Guthrie case,” Bradley Bartos, an assistant professor at the University of Arizona, told the network. assertive

2026-08-26 · The Independent

Restaurant forced to apologize after writing ‘Happy Birthday Wheelchair’ on dessert

🔮 “However, we fully understand how seeing that word written on a plate could be deeply hurtful and upsetting.” assertive

2026-08-27 · The Independent

12-year-old girl hailed as a hero after she tried to save her family in Montana mass shooting that left 8 dead

🔮 Charlotte’s 15-year-old brother, Landon, was described as a “loving, caring young man who was always willing to lend a hand to his family and neighbors. assertive

2026-08-28 · The Independent

News anchor blasts ‘deeply pathetic’ Trump over ‘Lake America’ stunt in Canada fight: ‘You Sad Weirdo’

🔮 “I mean, pathetic in a way that almost kind of gave me the willies,” Hayes blasted. assertive

2026-09-07 · The Independent

Man armed with pistols and brass knuckles lunges at Democrat during event at Ohio county fair

🔮 Dr Acton will always stand up to the chaos, hate and vitriol that pits us against each other.” assertive

2026-09-07 · The Independent

Fire chief reveals dramatic rescue of trapped pilot following Miami plane crash that left 5 dead

🔮 The pilots told firefighters that they would need to “energize” the aircraft to turn off the engine, forcing fire crews to flood the engine in order to disable it. assertive

2026-09-14 · The Independent

Ohio teenager missing for 263 days found at home of former teacher

🔮 Former Franklin County Prosecutor Ron O’Brien told ABC 6 that investigators may examine Binkley and the teenager’s cell phones, with the ex-teacher potentially facing additional charges. mixed

2026-09-15 · The Independent

Barack Obama weighs in on AI dangers after Trump said he should be the only ‘guardrail’

🔮 Barack Obama has weighed in on the dangers of artificial intelligence just a day after President Trump said that he could serve as a “guardrail.” assertive

2026-09-15 · The Independent

Minnesota pastor dies after suffering severe spinal injury while on cruise to celebrate son’s wedding

🔮 Junker died weeks later at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on September 4, after receiving treatment at the Naples hospital, according to his obituary. assertive

2026-09-15 · The Independent

California woman shot dead in street by man who had stalked her for months, authorities say

🔮 In another incident, Rohit deflated the air from Thakur’s vehicle before following her to work so he could extend an offer of help. assertive

2026-09-15 · The Independent

Fashion CEO apologizes after restraining two protestors at New York Fashion Week event

🔮 “The CFDA takes this matter very seriously and, as a result, Mr Kolb will be on leave pending review,” a spokesperson told The New York Times. assertive

2026-09-16 · The Independent

Boy mauled by rabid beaver while swimming in Maryland state park

🔮 And then it started shaking its head, kind of like a dog would do.” assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

JD Vance asked voters for ‘another chance.’ The internet made it a meme

🔮 The Oversight Democrats account on X took a swipe at the Trump administration’s record in its own response to Vance. “Republicans couldn't deliver on lowering costs, draining the swamp, or releasing all the Epstein Files, so they went home early. assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

Powerball player wins $1 billion from $2 ticket with historic jackpot prize

🔮 The sole winner of the huge jackpot will take home the eighth-largest prize in Powerball history, officials at the Illinois Lottery confirmed on September 15 - a month after the draw on August 12. mixed

2026-09-18 · The Independent

That’s So Raven star found with stolen firearm sentenced to federal prison

🔮 Thompson will also serve a 3-year term of supervised release after he leaves prison. assertive

2026-09-18 · The Independent

Elon Musk’s data center sued for $30 million by family of worker killed at site

🔮 “xAI’s continued operation of these turbines is not only illegal, it’s an insult to families living nearby who for months have expressed serious concerns about how air pollution from the company’s personal power plant could impact their health and wellbeing,” SELC Senior Attorney Ben Grillot alleged. assertive

2026-09-22 · The Independent

MAGA Freedom Fest with Kid Rock cancelled after poor VIP ticket sales

🔮 The event, organized by MAGA influencer Eric Deters, was slated to take place on September 26, with reality star Duane “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Chapman also set to appear as a speaker. assertive

2026-09-22 · The Independent

Awkward moment JD Vance calls opponents ‘fart left’ in speech - then backpedals

🔮 “And because we need somebody who will actually fight back against the ‘fart left,’ we need Michael Whatley in the United States Senate,” Vance said on Monday to applause. assertive

2026-09-23 · The Independent

ICE agent who shot DoorDash driver was recruit who wasn’t using bodycam: report

🔮 ICE agents are required to switch on their cameras before enforcement actions take place and may only stop recording them once the incident has concluded. assertive

2026-09-25 · The Independent

Mistress of ex-American Idol contestant tells trial that she believes he killed his wife

🔮 “She was younger, she was a lot more naïve, and she said a lot of things that obviously no one would ever expect would be publicized to the world assertive

2026-09-28 · The Independent

Budget fashion brand to close 120 stores across dozens of states

🔮 A hugely popular budget fashion brand is set to close 120 of its stores across dozens of states amid high inflation and fuel costs. assertive

2026-09-28 · The Independent

Meet Ping Ping and Fu Shuang – the two pandas loaned to the US by China

🔮 In a few days, two pandas - Ping Ping and Fu Shuang - will come to their new home in Zoo Atlanta and meet with the American people.” assertive

2026-09-28 · The Independent

GoFundMe shut down for 81-year-old man working to return lost luggage to fund wife’s cancer bills

🔮 Donald’s daughter, Amy, told GoFundMe that she invented the false identity because she thought her father’s story would resonate with more people if it appeared to come from a stranger. assertive

2026-09-29 · The Independent

Jon Stewart shreds ‘criminally naive’ GOP senator Susan Collins with Charlie Brown meme

🔮 The Democrats will likely need to defeat Collins to retake the Senate, which has put particular focus on the race. assertive

2026-09-29 · The Independent

First pictures of elderly couple accused of taking turns fatally shooting their son-in-law

🔮 McKinsey tried to enter a mental health diversion scheme around the time of his killing, which would have resulted in the charges being dropped if he finished the scheme. assertive

2026-10-01 · The Independent

Trump calls co-pilot who tried to hijack Israel flight ‘a terrorist or a whack job’

🔮 “We have no credible threats to us, right now, that would coordinate with what took place over there.” assertive

2026-10-01 · The Independent

America.gov is filled with stock art of people not in America

🔮 Trump has long criticized the European country’s government, even once suggesting that the U.S. could cancel all trade with Spain. assertive

2026-10-05 · The Independent

Woman charged with murder after girl, 7, stabbed to death by stranger in street

🔮 “To our family, Eddimar will always be a very special girl,” the tribute, translated from Spanish, reads. assertive

2026-10-05 · The Independent

Alexis Wilkins’ journey from country singer and child actress to the future Mrs Kash Patel

🔮 Wilkins, 27, confirmed that they would be tying the knot with a post on X, which she captioned: “Went and got the law involved.” assertive

2026-10-06 · The Independent

Survivor contestant investigated by FBI after disappearing with her teen son: report

🔮 Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, an FBI spokesperson would not comment on whether an investigation was taking place. assertive

2026-10-06 · The Independent

Father-of-four collapses and dies while running first half marathon

🔮 “A fellow runner immediately stepped in to help, and EMTs and medical staff did everything they could, but John could not be revived. “ assertive

2026-10-07 · The Independent

Newsom calls Trump ‘mentally ill’ in 25th Amendment plea after ‘take out’ LA crack

🔮 Newsom’s attack, the latest in the long-running feud between the two politicians, comes after Trump flippantly suggested Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego. assertive

2026-10-07 · The Independent

Trump speaking to Putin about suspected plague death after reports of second case in Russia

🔮 President Donald Trump says he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin after the death of a plague research lab technician in Siberia. assertive

2026-10-07 · The Independent

Search for young father from Maryland who disappeared in Ohio after watching Steelers game

🔮 The force reiterated that Phoenix is not from Cleveland and noted that he could be “traveling on foot.” assertive

2026-10-07 · The Independent

Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to be a ‘presidential retreat’

🔮 The plan would see a portion of the Trump International Golf Club West Palm Beach designated as a U.S. Presidential Golf Course to be used by past, present and future commanders-in-chief. assertive

2026-10-08 · The Independent

Trump tears into ‘Missing In Action’ James Talarico after Texas candidate diagnosed with flu

🔮 Responding to Trump’s post, Talarico wrote on X that he was willing to debate Paxton. assertive

2026-10-10 · The Independent

Miami closes all enclosed slides at major parks after a teen accidentally strangles himself

🔮 Now, District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona has confirmed to CBS News Miami that all of the city’s enclosed slides will close. assertive

2026-10-12 · The Independent

DOJ investigating five TV networks over White House pool coverage

🔮 “This coordinated withdrawal of news coverage is exactly the kind of concerted action a serious antitrust division at the DOJ would examine: whether competing news organizations agreed among themselves to withhold a product the public expects to see,” she wrote on X. However, on Sunday, Jose Zamora, the regional Americas director at the Committee to Protect Journalists, slammed the DOJ’s announcement. assertive

2026-10-12 · The Independent

Man caught on camera poisoning co-worker’s water bottle wants record cleared — for future employment

🔮 Xu is set to appear in Alameda County Superior Court on October 12, over seven years after the two recorded poisonings took place. assertive

2026-10-13 · The Independent

Head of Social Security says the program will be around for another 90 years

🔮 The commissioner of the Social Security Administration says that the program will last for another 90 years. mixed

2026-10-14 · The Independent

Woman stabs her toddler and husband to death at Great Wolf Lodge family water park resort

🔮 According to the criminal complaint, the family checked into the Great Wolf Lodge on September 21 and were set to check out Tuesday. assertive

2026-10-14 · The Independent

A woman went to urgent care for an asthma attack. As sat in a room the staff all left

🔮 Chandler said that she had been given a steroid injection by one worker, who said that they would return shortly. assertive

2026-10-15 · The Independent

Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen after deadly roller coaster accident

🔮 Six Flags Over Georgia is expected to reopen after a 42-year-old teacher died after an incident on the park’s famous Goliath roller coaster. assertive

2026-10-15 · The Independent

‘I’m a frickin’ genius’: Trump claims nobody else could ace simple memory test in foul-mouthed rant

🔮 “Katie Hobbs is someone who could not pass the test,” Trump claimed. assertive

2026-10-16 · The Independent

Texas woman sues taco chain after finding a cow’s tooth in her to-go order

🔮 Vasquez added, “It could choke somebody. assertive

2026-10-19 · The Independent

Trump’s approval rating hits record new low as midterms loom

🔮 Despite Trump’s confidence in his record, the poll found that voters would rather see the next Congress controlled by the Democratic Party. assertive

2026-10-20 · The Independent

Mom of 7 killed on her run after being hit by train - and was baptized just a week earlier

🔮 Alaisha shared a GoFundMe campaign launched to raise money for Thelma’s seven children, including 21 year-old Shaunia, who will step in as head of the household, and three minors, Symphony, Evelyn, and Max. assertive

2026-10-21 · The Independent

Bettors flood market with pick of next press secretary - and it’s an under-the-radar choice

🔮 Bettors have predicted that President Trump's pick for his next White House press secretary could be an under-the-radar choice. mixed

2026-10-21 · The Independent

Police officer accused of taking over dead man’s home and stealing his identity so he could renovate it

🔮 However, despite there being no prior indication that Sguros knew West, the former described himself as the dead man’s friend while speaking to the medical examiner's office - even offering to oversee West’s funeral if his relatives could not be found. assertive

2026-10-22 · The Independent

Trump accuses Democrats of ‘scam’ in Senate race with two Dan Sullivans: ‘It’s confusing’

🔮 That means both Sullivans will appear on the ballot, along with Peltola. assertive

2026-10-22 · The Independent

Trump was in South Carolina to save midterm seat — then he moaned about not winning Nobel Prize

🔮 Trump went on to claim that he was told that he could win the prize in 2026, only for someone else to receive it once again. assertive

2026-10-23 · The Independent

How a wrong turn led a stranger to ‘save 14 from a house fire’

🔮 Larita told the outlet: “If it had been another five minutes, it would’ve been a different situation. assertive

2026-10-25 · The Independent

California father and son charged over illegal gold mining: ‘This is not 1849’

🔮 “Accordingly, they were sentenced to jail time for those decisions and will have to restore what they damaged at their expense.” assertive

2026-10-26 · The Independent

Trump savages ‘total loser’ Bill Maher in 1,300 word rant after Karoline Leavitt appearance

🔮 During his show, Maher said that Trump had the “lowest approval rating of any midterm candidate ever,” poked fun at the president’s comments about Senator Jon Husted’s body and asked Leavitt what Trump could be like during the “lame-duck” phase of his presidency. assertive

2026-10-28 · The Independent

Trump takes credit for Netanyahu election performance after endorsing Israeli prime minister

🔮 However, Trump wrote on Truth Social on Tuesday that his endorsement of Netanyahu turned around the latter’s campaign and may still carry him back to office. “When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN for Netanyahu,” Trump wrote, seemingly crediting the quote to a man named Irving C. Schwartz. assertive

2026-10-28 · The Independent

Ex White House press secretary Zacharia says she was not prepared for ‘hostility’ in viral interview

🔮 The former press secretary was asked by Finnerty if she would ever return to Hannity’s show, after her tense interview with the Fox News host. assertive

2026-10-28 · The Independent

DOGE bro who fired thousands and ended USAID may not have had authority to make changes: report

🔮 A DOGE affiliate who oversaw the firing of thousands of federal employees and ended USAID may not have had the authority to do so, according to a report. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Trump savages ‘total loser’ Bill Maher in 1,300-word rant after Karoline Leavitt appearance

2026-10-29 · The Independent

39 million people have already voted in this year’s midterm as Trump makes final push to save his majority

🔮 Currently, the GOP controls both the House and the Senate, but some polls have shown that the Democratic Party could flip the balance of power in Congress. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Trump warns golf course judge will be held responsible if anyone dies on ‘highly dangerous’ site

🔮 President Donald Trump has warned a federal judge that he will hold her personally responsible if anyone dies on a “highly dangerous” golf course he wants renovated. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Florida dad dies in freak accident drowning while trying to save seagull from his fishing line

🔮 William “Stone” Romberg, a beach hospitality manager who worked in Florida’s panhandle, was killed on Sunday as he swam out to untangle the bird from his lure after casting it near an inlet in the Panama City Beach area. assertive

2026-10-29 · The Independent

Georgia woman accused of walking into auto shop and leaving her baby with employees

🔮 “She came up to me and my coworker, Elijah, with a stroller,” assistant manager Jarayya Mayes told Fox 5 Atlanta. assertive

2026-10-30 · The Independent

Newsom warns Trump about interfering in state’s election ahead of midterms

🔮 Trump has previously stated that he will accept the midterm results, under one condition. assertive

2026-10-30 · The Independent

Family mourns toddler killed by car at local pumpkin patch: ‘She just lit up the room’

🔮 Hinton added: “The fact that I couldn’t wake up this morning to my baby, it really tore me up.” assertive

2026-10-30 · The Independent

Trump’s Air Force One flies dangerous close to White House shocking and scaring visitors

🔮 “Seeing a passenger jet flying low overhead here would be quite a bad sign! assertive

2026-10-30 · The Independent

There are so many karaoke bars in Los Angeles’ Koreatown that an official want to ban new ones

🔮 In her motion, Hutt suggested that the pause would be effective for 45 days but could even be extended for a year. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Pilot’s haunting last words in South Florida plane crash revealed

🔮 All nine people onboard the Learjet 60 died when it nose-dived on Sunday and exploded into a fireball near Cresthaven - around nine miles from President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. “We’re descending 8,000 - mayday, mayday,” the pilot radioed in audio obtained by Sky News. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Trump posts odd Elvis Presley pic and makes wild claims about Vietnam war on eve of midterms

🔮 Days away from the midterm elections, President Trump posted a surreal picture of his face side-by-side with Elvis Presley and claimed he would have won the Vietnam War. assertive

2026-11-02 · The Independent

Mom hit and killed by LAPD cruiser responding to rowdy Halloween party

🔮 Speaking toThe Los Angeles Times, LAPD Lieutenant Elpidio Orozco said the victim’s name will be confirmed once her family have been notified, adding that the police department’s Multidisciplinary Collision Investigation Team is investigating. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

Tech boss’s emotional post about young family goes viral after tragic Florida plane crash

🔮 Robinson went on to share that he would shut off his laptop and stop talking about work whenever he finished for the day and sometimes even left between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. “My family life gives me energy for my work,” he wrote. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

Trump-linked prediction market hits highest odds yet for Democratic midterm sweep

🔮 Numerous polls have predicted grim outcomes for Republican candidates amid public anger over the soaring cost-of-living and the president’s unpopular war in Iran. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

Utah teen who had been missing for 17 months is found safe and a 39-year-old man now faces charges

🔮 Kylie Arellano vanished at the age of 15 in May 2025 from Garden City, Utah. assertive

2026-11-03 · The Independent

US midterm election latest predictions: Democrats’ chances for Senate and House sweep rise

🔮 If borne out, the predictions would represent a major setback for Donald Trump as he enters the final two years of his presidency. assertive

2026-11-04 · The Independent

Crucial part of Florida Learjet found miles from crash site

🔮 The aircraft’s co-pilot was heard in audio reviewed by CNN and Sky News sending out a mayday call before stating that the plane was descending at 20,000 feet per minute. mixed

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