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Mom sues school after teenage son is suspended for gluing soda cans together to resemble a rifle, suit says

5 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Ariana Baio

Missouri mother says her son’s school violated his First and 14th Amendment rights Ariana BaioA Missouri mother is suing her son’s school district after it suspended the teenager for posting a photo of cans that he arranged to look like an AK-47 on social media.
Trump rehashes third term claims as his store starts selling ‘Trump 2028’ hats

7 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Ariana Baio

While Trump has teased running for a third term, members of his cabinet and GOP leaders have shut down the possibilityAriana Baioin New YorkPresident Donald Trump poked the third-term bear again on Thursday when his personal store began selling “Trump 2028” hats. After teasing the media and public about running for president again in 2028, which the Constitution specifically forbids, Trump’s online store launched the new campaign-style hat for $50.
Trump calls for Rupert Murdoch to fire staff at Fox News and the Wall Street Journal

8 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Ariana Baio

Trump asked Murdoch to ‘start making changes’ at the Wall Street Journal and get rid of a pollster at Fox NewsAriana Baioin New YorkPresident Donald Trump encouraged News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch to “start making changes” at Fox News and the Wall Street Journal in a furious Truth Social post after the news organizations offered negative coverage of the administration.
Department of Transportation scrambles to keep staff who accepted resignations

10 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Ariana Baio

Department of Transportation offered a second round of voluntary deferred resignations at the beginning of the monthAriana Baioin New YorkFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
The best London Marathon 2025 freebies

10 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Sabrina Sahota

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. The free food, drinks and more you can treat yourself to after crossing the finish lineSabrina SahotaConsumer editorIf you’re taking part in the London Marathon this weekend, there’s no doubt you’ve been through a tough training plan to get yourself race-day ready.
Veteran explorer to celebrate 89th birthday with 22-mile charity row

13 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Lynn Rusk

Robin Hanbury-Tenison said he is determined to complete the challenge despite his family’s objections. Lynn RuskA veteran explorer is aiming to celebrate his 89th birthday by rowing 22 miles to help restore Britain’s temperate rainforests. Robin Hanbury-Tenison, 88, from Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, will row along the River Tamar across two days in May.
Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

13 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Albert Toth |Rachel Clun

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 yearsFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing.
Celebrity stalking victims have confidence to report offenders, prosecutor says

16 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Josh Payne

The number of prosecuted stalking offences has more than doubled since 2020. Josh PayneFrom 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 latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
What is Ed Miliband’s ‘postcode pricing’ plan for energy bills and how would it work?

17 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Howard Mustoe

The government is understood to be considering an overhaul of the UK’s energy market, charging those close to cheap power, such as wind turbines, less moneyHoward MustoeEnergy editorThe government is weighing up a change to the way UK households and businesses pay for electricity, where homes in the South of England could pay more than those in Scotland.
The key reasons China holds the edge over the US trade war

18 hours ago | independent.co.uk | Rachel Clun

Despite the slight change in tone from the White House, China says it will not be bullied into a deal Rachel ClunThe Trump administration appears to be softening its rhetoric towards China after Washington and Beijing rapidly escalated a trade war in the past few weeks. Donald Trump said this week they were working on a deal and tariffs would come down, while U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent said there was “an opportunity for a big deal here” as the countries prepare to start negotiations.