The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Coronavirus is likely to become a leading cause of death in the US in 2020, statisticians from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) predicted. While experts can’t officially rank the …
Read More »Pentagon UFO unit to release some findings after ex-officer says ‘vehicle out of the world’ found
A Pentagon UFO unit will make some investigations public, as former aides suggest that “vehicles not built on this land” were placed in storage by the US government. The team will update the United States Senate Intelligence Committee on its investigation of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) every six months, The …
Read More »Trump furious at military ban on Confederate flags, report says
The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, please consider a contribution. Donald Trump was reportedly furious at Defense Secretary Mark Esper’s decision to ban the Confederate flag from flying on U.S. military bases, according to anonymous sources claiming to be …
Read More »Ukraine: Black box transcript confirms illegal interference with plane shot down in Iran in January
KYIV (Reuters) – The transcript of the black boxes of a Ukrainian plane accidentally shot down by Iran on January 8 confirms the fact of illegal interference with the plane, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister wrote on Twitter on Friday. Yevhenii Yenin said Kiev expected an Iranian delegation to visit Ukraine …
Read More »Trump signs orders to lower prescription drug prices
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Friday signed four executive orders aimed at reducing the prices Americans pay for prescription drugs as he faces a tough re-election battle and criticism for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. United States President Donald Trump signs executive orders to cut drug prices …
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