The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Rapper Malik B, a longtime member of The Roots, died at 47. The band announced the news Wednesday in an Instagram post. “With sadness and watery eyes, we unfortunately inform …
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Joe Biden urged President Donald Trump on Wednesday to promote on Twitter the dubious claims of Dr. Stella Immanuel, the Houston physician who claims to have effectively treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine, whom the alleged Democratic presidential nominee called a “crazy woman”. “ In a virtual event with …
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