From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

‘I’ve always tried to sprinkle creativity into my life and do artsy things,” watercolorist Phoebe Flanagan said. “But other than here and there a class, there wasn’t anything until 2022. That’s when I ...

Of the more than 200,000 artworks in the National Portrait Gallery’s collection, few depict ordinary people. The British artist Es Devlin is addressing the oversight. In a project set to run through ...

Markdown has emerged as the lingua franca of AI, especially with the proliferation of AI agents. But an Anthropic engineer argues that HTML is a better choice for output. And despite my love of ...

The popular and unique third-party Android homescreen replacement, Niagara Launcher, is today introducing “Theme Studio” as a new way to not only create, but sharing your custom-built themes.

When last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed by Donald Trump on July 4, the conventional wisdom in Washington, D.C., was that it was a one-and-done effort to use the budget-reconciliation ...

In Australia, artificial intelligence is becoming a near-universal feature of education. As of 2025, nearly 80% of university students reported using AI in their studies. Overseas, reports are even ...

Learn how to craft a stunning tissue paper rose with this simple step-by-step guide. Perfect for decorations, gifts, or creative projects at home. DOJ says courts powerless to stop fast Statue of ...

A recently published book pays homage to the design — and the designers — behind extraordinary bar environments. Kara Newman is a cocktails and spirits writer based in New York. In addition to her ...

There’s something special about walking into a neighborhood café where the barista knows your name and local art fills the walls. That’s not just good business; it’s good community-building. As cities ...

FRANKFURT, March 4 (Reuters) - The increasing use of artificial intelligence by firms may be creating some jobs in the euro zone rather than destroying them as many fear, a ‌European Central Bank blog ...

The painted portrait from President Trump’s first term was completed more than four years ago, but never unveiled. Now he wants the National Portrait Gallery to commission a new one. By Zachary Small ...