The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Donald Trump defended his controversial drug push that he says can treat the coronavirus, saying “many” doctors and medical workers agree. “I was not making recommendations,” the president said during …
Read More »Portland beats the feds with $ 500 fines for fences outside embattled courthouse
The city of Portland, Oregon, is fining the federal government $ 500 for every 15 minutes it maintains unauthorized fences outside of federal court that has faced nightly attacks amid ongoing protests and riots. City Commissioner Chloe Eudaly said in a statement Tuesday that the fence is obstructing the street …
Read More »Joe Biden campaign instructs staff to REMOVE TikTok from phones
Joe Biden campaign directs staff to REMOVE TikTok from their phones for security and privacy concerns about Chinese video-sharing app The campaign’s top lawyer sent a memo to staff to remove TikTok on Monday. He cited security and privacy concerns about the Chinese-owned service TikTok faces regulatory challenges worldwide and …
Read More »Clippers’ Montrezl Harrell has yet to return to Orlando, unlikely to face the Lakers
Montrezl Harrell has yet to return to the NBA bubble in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to miss the LA Clippers’ restart game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, a source confirmed to ESPN. The Clippers will already be without reign, the sixth man of the year, Lou Williams, …
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Korn has paid off his teasing word of the weekend, releasing a remake of Charlie Daniels Band’s “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” with Yelawolf joining in on the fun. “I’ve always said that, but country music is one of the darkest,” says singer Jonathan Davis. “Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, …
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