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Ukraine latest: Kyiv faces power outage after âone of the largestâ Russian attacks
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Ukraine latest: Kyiv faces power outage after âone of the largestâ Russian attacks
Ukraine latest: Kyiv faces power outage after âone of the largestâ Russian attacks
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-trump-putin-drones-latest-today-b2861586.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762675538
34 minutes ago
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SNL skewers Trump over pre-Thanksgiving flight cuts: âYour familyâs not comingâ
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SNL skewers Trump over pre-Thanksgiving flight cuts: âYour familyâs not comingâ
SNL skewers Trump over pre-Thanksgiving flight cuts: âYour familyâs not comingâ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/snl-trump-thanksgiving-flights-shutdown-b2861576.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762667660
about 1 hour ago
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College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
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College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/medina-sacramento-university-of-new-mexico-trump-albuquerque-b2861571.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762665748
about 2 hours ago
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States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools
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States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools
States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/israel-hamas-antidefamation-league-jewish-republicans-b2861572.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762665748
about 2 hours ago
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Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago during shutdown
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Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago during shutdown
Trump attends another extravagant party at Mar-a-Lago during shutdown
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-banquet-mar-a-lago-snap-funding-b2861556.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762663723
about 4 hours ago
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Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
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Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
Scottish Finance Secretary requests urgent meeting with Chancellor before Budget
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/rachel-reeves-chancellor-budget-scottish-labour-b2861549.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762646696
about 8 hours ago
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Pep Guardiola calls for patience at Man City amid latest Rodri injury woes
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Pep Guardiola calls for patience at Man City amid latest Rodri injury woes
Pep Guardiola calls for patience at Man City amid latest Rodri injury woes
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/pep-guardiola-rodri-champions-league-borussia-dortmund-premier-league-b2861540.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762642421
about 10 hours ago
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Trump wants Washington Commandersâ new stadium to be named after him
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Trump wants Washington Commandersâ new stadium to be named after him
Trump wants Washington Commandersâ new stadium to be named after him
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-washington-commanders-stadium-name-b2861504.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762632607
about 12 hours ago
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Trump team is secretly handing out tax breaks to wealthy corporations: report
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Trump team is secretly handing out tax breaks to wealthy corporations: report
Trump team is secretly handing out tax breaks to wealthy corporations: report
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-tax-breaks-wealthy-corporations-b2861479.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762629827
about 13 hours ago
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White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
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White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be 'beautiful'
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-white-house-washington-commanders-west-palm-beach-nfl-b2861495.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762629827
about 13 hours ago
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Veteran, 100, says winning World War II âwasnât worth itâ due to state of Britain
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Veteran, 100, says winning World War II âwasnât worth itâ due to state of Britain
Veteran, 100, says winning World War II âwasnât worth itâ due to state of Britain
https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news/veteran-gmb-war-starmer-britain-video-b2861469.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762625462
about 14 hours ago
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South Park viewership has doubled as creators hammer Trump
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South Park viewership has doubled as creators hammer Trump
South Park viewership has doubled as creators hammer Trump
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/south-park-trump-viewers-episodes-b2861442.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762621730
about 15 hours ago
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Newsom uses AI picture of Trump as Marie-Antoinette to blast his Mar-a-Lago trip
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Newsom uses AI picture of Trump as Marie-Antoinette to blast his Mar-a-Lago trip
Newsom uses AI picture of Trump as Marie-Antoinette to blast his Mar-a-Lago trip
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/gavin-newsom-donald-trump-marie-antoinette-b2861434.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762620319
about 16 hours ago
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Donald Trumpâs press secretary hits out at BBC for being â100% fake newsâ
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Donald Trumpâs press secretary hits out at BBC for being â100% fake newsâ
Donald Trumpâs press secretary hits out at BBC for being â100% fake newsâ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/donald-trump-bbc-speech-karoline-leavitt-fake-news-b2861380.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762619029
about 16 hours ago
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Ghislaine Maxwell letters reveal her life and mindset in her new Texas prison
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Ghislaine Maxwell letters reveal her life and mindset in her new Texas prison
Ghislaine Maxwell letters reveal her life and mindset in her new Texas prison
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ghislaine-maxwell-prison-letter-epstein-b2861430.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762617688
about 17 hours ago
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Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown
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Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown
Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-washington-business-virginia-maryland-b2861391.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762612577
about 18 hours ago
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Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat
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Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat
Trump pardons ex-NYPD cop convicted of helping China stalk an expat
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/michael-mcmahon-china-trump-pardon-b2861376.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762609417
about 19 hours ago
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JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
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JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/jd-vance-hindu-vice-president-christianity-experts-b2861359.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762606436
about 20 hours ago
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Starmer âfacing plots to oust himâ as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs
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Starmer âfacing plots to oust himâ as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs
Starmer âfacing plots to oust himâ as Labour welcomes back rebel MPs
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/labour-starmer-mps-coup-rebels-b2861349.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762604446
about 20 hours ago
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A Russian drone strike at a tower block in eastern Ukraine kills a woman and injures 11 people
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A Russian drone strike at a tower block in eastern Ukraine kills a woman and injures 11 people
A Russian drone strike at a tower block in eastern Ukraine kills a woman and injures 11 people
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/ukraine-kyiv-vladimir-putin-donald-trump-pokrovsk-b2861302.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762593030
about 23 hours ago
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Israel-Premier Tech lose sponsor despite pledge to rebrand away from Israeli identity
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Israel-Premier Tech lose sponsor despite pledge to rebrand away from Israeli identity
Israel-Premier Tech lose sponsor despite pledge to rebrand away from Israeli identity
https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cycling/israel-premier-tech-sponsor-cycling-b2861300.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762592151
about 23 hours ago
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Should you leave chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
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Should you leave chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
Should you leave chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/phone-chargers-plugged-in-vampire-bills-b2861295.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762592151
about 24 hours ago
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The latest hostage remains returned from Gaza are of an Israeli man killed at the start of war
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The latest hostage remains returned from Gaza are of an Israeli man killed at the start of war
The latest hostage remains returned from Gaza are of an Israeli man killed at the start of war
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/gaza-hamas-jerusalem-israeli-benjamin-netanyahu-b2861282.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762588651
1 day ago
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Inside Ukraineâs start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes
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Inside Ukraineâs start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes
Inside Ukraineâs start-up weapons industry rising from the ashes
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/ukraine-weapons-industry-missiles-drones-russia-war-b2860090.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762586439
1 day ago
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People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
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People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/people-ketanji-brown-jackson-trump-massachusetts-oregon-b2861271.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762580233
1 day ago
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Stuart Machin: âWe turned M&S around â Rachel Reevesâs budget may undo our good workâ
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Stuart Machin: âWe turned M&S around â Rachel Reevesâs budget may undo our good workâ
Stuart Machin: âWe turned M&S around â Rachel Reevesâs budget may undo our good workâ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/stuart-machin-budget-marks-spencers-retail-b2860807.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762581969
1 day ago
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Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
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Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-blocked-national-guard-portland-oregon-b2861247.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762575860
1 day ago
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Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
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Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
Trump permanently blocked from sending National Guard to Portland over ICE protests
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/donald-trump-oregon-national-guard-chicago-kristi-noem-b2861244.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762568985
1 day ago
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Trump brings back his favorite insults when fact-checked on his affordability claim
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Trump brings back his favorite insults when fact-checked on his affordability claim
Trump brings back his favorite insults when fact-checked on his affordability claim
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-insult-fake-news-thanksgiving-affordability-b2861237.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762568327
1 day ago
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US boycotting G20, as Trump cites false claims of white genocide of host South Africa
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US boycotting G20, as Trump cites false claims of white genocide of host South Africa
US boycotting G20, as Trump cites false claims of white genocide of host South Africa
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-g20-south-africa-white-genocide-b2861228.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762566977
1 day ago
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Trump officials illegally used furloughed workersâ emails to attack Dems, judge rules
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Trump officials illegally used furloughed workersâ emails to attack Dems, judge rules
Trump officials illegally used furloughed workersâ emails to attack Dems, judge rules
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-federal-workers-shutdown-emails-b2861214.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561862
1 day ago
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Florida sets execution date for man who fatally stabbed woman during home invasion robbery
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Florida sets execution date for man who fatally stabbed woman during home invasion robbery
Florida sets execution date for man who fatally stabbed woman during home invasion robbery
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/florida-ron-desantis-republican-panama-city-b2861201.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561861
1 day ago
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Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged
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Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged
Take some green levies, not VAT, off bills to cut energy costs, Treasury urged
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/government-vat-treasury-green-alliance-budget-b2861220.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762570259
1 day ago
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ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children amid surge in partnerships
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ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children amid surge in partnerships
ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children amid surge in partnerships
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/texas-donald-trump-republican-party-border-patrol-office-of-refugee-resettlement-b2861153.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561863
1 day ago
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Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
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Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/china-donald-trump-beijing-new-york-new-jersey-b2861203.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762568327
1 day ago
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Reeves âtargets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budgetâ
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Reeves âtargets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budgetâ
Reeves âtargets tax raid on employee pension contributions at Budgetâ
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/budget-rachel-reeves-chancellor-tax-pension-b2861194.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561861
1 day ago
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Trump pardons former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion
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Trump pardons former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion
Trump pardons former New York baseball star Darryl Strawberry for tax evasion
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/darryl-strawberry-trump-pardon-mlb-mets-b2861193.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561860
1 day ago
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Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
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Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
Hegseth says he wants the Pentagon to prioritize speed over cost when buying weapons
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/pete-hegseth-pentagon-washington-virginia-moscow-b2861156.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561863
1 day ago
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TikTok star accused of stealing womanâs husband in $3.5m lawsuit
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TikTok star accused of stealing womanâs husband in $3.5m lawsuit
TikTok star accused of stealing womanâs husband in $3.5m lawsuit
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/tiktok-brenay-kennard-husband-lawsuit-b2861151.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561860
1 day ago
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Just one in five voters approve of Reeves breaking manifesto tax pledge at Budget
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Just one in five voters approve of Reeves breaking manifesto tax pledge at Budget
Just one in five voters approve of Reeves breaking manifesto tax pledge at Budget
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/tax-rises-budget-rachel-reeves-polling-b2860737.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762561862
1 day ago
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Trump rants at Americaâs meat producers over prices after failed Argentine beef deal
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Trump rants at Americaâs meat producers over prices after failed Argentine beef deal
Trump rants at Americaâs meat producers over prices after failed Argentine beef deal
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-argentina-beef-deal-meat-industry-b2861149.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762553403
1 day ago
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Tinder will use AI to scan through usersâ photos to understand them better
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Tinder will use AI to scan through usersâ photos to understand them better
Tinder will use AI to scan through usersâ photos to understand them better
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/tinder-ai-artificial-intelligence-match-b2861059.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762542451
1 day ago
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US Army buying 1 million drones in massive expansion as it follows Ukraineâs lead
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US Army buying 1 million drones in massive expansion as it follows Ukraineâs lead
US Army buying 1 million drones in massive expansion as it follows Ukraineâs lead
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-army-drones-ukraine-russia-b2861018.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762543553
1 day ago
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Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
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Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
Denmark's government aims to ban access to social media for children under 15
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/denmark-tiktok-european-union-big-tech-australia-b2861030.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762539803
1 day ago
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IKEA profits plunge more than a quarter after tariff uncertainty
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IKEA profits plunge more than a quarter after tariff uncertainty
IKEA profits plunge more than a quarter after tariff uncertainty
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/ikea-profit-loss-furniture-trump-tariffs-b2861104.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762549038
1 day ago
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Putinâs war forces drinkers to pick up a bottle of Russian wine as prices skyrocket
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Putinâs war forces drinkers to pick up a bottle of Russian wine as prices skyrocket
Putinâs war forces drinkers to pick up a bottle of Russian wine as prices skyrocket
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russian-wine-ukraine-cost-putin-b2860846.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762530576
1 day ago
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Meta earns billions from ads for scams, report claims
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Meta earns billions from ads for scams, report claims
Meta earns billions from ads for scams, report claims
https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/meta-ads-scam-facebook-instagram-zuckerberg-b2860980.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762546771
1 day ago
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Our community is divided over Rachel Reevesâs proposed 3p-per-mile EV tax. While some called it a fair replacement for lost fuel duty, others warned it could risk slowing the transition to electric vehicles
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âIt was inevitableâ: Drivers react to EV pay-per-mile tax reports
https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-car-tax-budget-reeves-evs-b2860712.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762525878-4
1 day ago
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Eli Lillyâs next-gen weight-loss drug offers a new hope
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Eli Lillyâs next-gen weight-loss drug offers a new hope
Eli Lillyâs next-gen weight-loss drug offers a new hope
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/trump-weight-loss-drugs-eli-lilly-b2860852.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762541145
1 day ago
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First atlas of developing brain could provide crucial insights into ADHD
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First atlas of developing brain could provide crucial insights into ADHD
First atlas of developing brain could provide crucial insights into ADHD
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/brain-development-atlas-adhd-autism-schizophrenia-mouse-b2860607.html?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Bluesky#Echobox=1762520678
1 day ago
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