The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump has announced that he will not be launching the ceremonial first pitch for the New York Yankees next month after all, blaming his busy schedule, despite having spent …
Read More »The stolen teddy bear from a woman contained a recording of her dying mother. Now celebrities are trying to help her get it back.
But for the 28-year-old Vancouver resident, the bear was not just a forgotten object. He carried a message: the final voice of his dying mother recording it. Last week, in the midst of a hectic movement, the bear, packed in a bag with other valuables, was stolen from outside the …
Read More »China’s soybean imports from Brazil hit record in June
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s soybean imports in June from top supplier Brazil soared to a record high, according to customs data released Sunday, fueled by rising demand for soybeans as China’s herd of pigs recovers after fatal outbreaks of African swine fever. FILE PHOTO: Imported soybeans are transported to a …
Read More »Seattle protests: Nurse hit with pepper spray while trying to help a man run over by police
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Police fired a stream of what appeared to be pepper spray directly into a nurse’s face while trying to help someone who had been pushed by police in Seattle amid …
Read More »Ted Yoho resigns from Christian group board following AOC confrontation
Republican Representative Ted Yoho has resigned from the board of a Christian organization working to end hunger after his “verbal attack” on Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in which he allegedly called her “f *** ing b ** * h “. The bipartisan group, called Bread for the World, said in a …
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