Q&A on Trump’s Attempt to Deploy National Guard to Portland and Chicago

Donald Trump made crime a centerpiece of his 2024 presidential campaign. But he has surprised even himself, he said at an Oct. 15 press conference, with the intensity of federal efforts he has directed at cities, in what he says is an effort to...

Boulder Bay Apartments in Amarillo under new ownership

On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 3101 BB, LLC officially acquired Boulder Bay Apartments, a 224-unit multifamily community located in southwest Amarillo, with total real property value of $22.4 million. “Boulder Bay Apartments delivers community, tranquility...

Bend FFA chapter earns honors at the 98th National FFA Convention and Expo 

The Bend FFA chapter has been recognized in 2025 National Chapter Award Program from the National FFA Organization. They were given a 2-star ranking - truly a mark of their exceptionalism. Fewer than 10% of chapters nationwide are given a ranking...

Student taps into unique perspectives through immersive study-away program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities student Karen Guise recently had the opportunity to study for a semester at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo through National Student Exchange. Students who attend a school within the National Student Exchange...

Virginia Giuffre Reveals Life Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s World

New revelations are emerging about the Jeffrey Epstein case through excerpts from Virginia Giuffre’s memoir, published by The Guardian. Giuffre, who tragically passed away last April, recounts her recruitment at just 16 from Mar-a-Lago—a...

Suffolk-CBNA Joint Venture Awarded Design-Build Contract for Transformational School Rebuild in St. Croix

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 6, 2025-- The Suffolk-CBNA Joint Venture has been awarded a $789 million contract to lead the design-build reconstruction of four public schools and a curriculum center in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. This...

Prince Andrew scandal proves the Monarchy should be abolished, claims Patrick Harvie

Prince Andrew has been stripped of his dukedom (Image: BBC) The scandal surrounding Prince Andrew proves the need for the Monarchy to be abolished, a former leader of the Scottish Greens has said. Patrick Harvie, a long-standing critic of the...

US Special Operations helicopters near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

The U.S. military’s elite Special Operations aviation unit appears to have flown in Caribbean waters less than 90 miles from the coast of Venezuela in recent days, according to a visual analysis by The Washington Post. The helicopters were engaged...

Prince Andrew told to drop titles in 10-minute call with 'weary' King Charles

King Charles told Andrew to 'do the right thing' in a 10-minute phone call(Image: AFP via Getty Images) The King told Prince Andrew his life as a senior royal was over in a 10-minute phone call. Charles called the meeting following fresh claims...

US special operations helicopters, B-52s near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

An MH-6 helicopter flies over Tampa Bay, Florida, during a capabilities demonstration in 2024. (Demetrius Munnerlyn/Special Operations Command) The U.S. military’s elite Special Operations aviation unit appears to have flown in Caribbean waters...

US helicopters operating near Venezuela expand Caribbean mission

An MH-6 helicopter flies over Tampa Bay, Florida, during a capabilities demonstration in 2024. (Gunnery Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn/U.S. Special Operations Command) The U.S. military’s elite Special Operations aviation unit appears to have flown in...

No Kings protesters recall decades-long fight for civil liberties, voting rights

Protesters at the No Kings march on St. Thomas said Saturday that they are fighting to protect their already limited freedoms, as Virgin Islanders remain under colonial rule without the right to vote for President — and many said they’re concerned...

Jackpot Digital Expands U.S. Footprint with 3-Table Deal at Sevenwinds Casino in Wisconsin

Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF.WT.C) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) ("Jackpot Digital" or the "Company"), the leading provider of dealerless electronic poker tables to the global gaming industry, is...

Virginia Giuffre book claims Prince Andrew ‘felt entitled’ to have sex with her

Your support helps us to tell the story 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 producing our...

Daylight saving time ends next weekend. Here’s what to know about ‘falling back.’

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2. That’s when we “fall back” by moving our clocks back one hour. It marks the return to standard time. It’s a good idea to shift clocks before you go to bed on Saturday night, so you...

Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Timing of Crucial Conservation and Wildfire Efforts

In the United States, the government shutdown is about to stretch into its third week as Republicans and Democrats continue to disagree on a bill to fund government services. With many government programs on hold and at least 600,000 federal...

Legendary broadcast journalist once called 'the most trusted man in America' appears in newly released Epstein flight logs

Newly released flight manifest records from Jeffrey Epstein's private plane include legendary broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite. The revered journalist - often dubbed 'the most trusted man in America' - appeared in documents made public on...

Cloud Carib Expands Footprint with Bermuda Data Center Pod

Cloud Carib, a leading provider of sovereign cloud and managed IT services in the Caribbean and Latin America based in Nassau, Bahamas, has announced its strategic entry into the Bermuda market through an expanded partnership with Brava, the...

This Is Massachusetts' Fave Pizza Topping & I Can't Believe It

Alright, Massachusetts friends and neighbors, I think we can all agree that most people like (if not flat-out LOVE) pizza. Right? However, I also think we can all agree that not everybody likes the same kind of pizza! Some like Chicago Deep Dish,...

What is the Insurrection Act? Does the US president have plenary authority?

When asked whether President Donald Trump would invoke the Insurrection Act, Vice President JD Vance said Trump is "looking at all his options." The decision would allow Trump to deploy the U.S. military domestically for law enforcement purposes...