The Independent uses reporters all over the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider making a contribution. Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he “never heard of” the former senior administration official who endorsed Joe Biden and called the president “terrible.” Miles Taylor, former chief of …

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a statewide need to ensure the availability of vital resources to fight fires across the state, amplified by the effects of the historic West Coast heat wave and persistent high winds. “We use every available resource to keep communities safe because California is burning across …

Last week, Texas hit the grim milestone of 10,000 COVID-19 deaths. That is, it did when you went through local news stores and the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported a similar figure until Monday at 5 p.m. That small, seemingly modest inconsistency …

Our squishy, ​​salty brains are capable of doing incredible things – from commanding us to walk to solving complex questions about our world. Scientists and authors of science-fiction have longed to understand (and even) master our brains, but so far they are an incredibly complex utility to crack. Intriguing is …

The Joe Judge Era is just beginning, but one Hall of Famer predicts an ugly end. Judge’s first Giants padded practice included players and assistant coaches running as punishment for miscues that would lead to penalties in games. It’s a rare sight in the NFL, and Shannon Sharpe does not …