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The Independent is a British national morning newspaper published in London by Independent Print Limited, owned by Alexander Lebedev since 2010. Nicknamed the Indy, it was launched in 1986 and is one of the youngest UK national daily newspapers.

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I’m a games journalist, copywriter, narrative designer, and games presenter featured at Eurogamer, The Guardian, BBC, Variety, Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Tabletop Gaming and more. Written pieces of mine have been …

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Award-winning freelance journalist and copywriter covering travel, lifestyle and business. I have written for National Geographic Traveller, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides, Wanderlust, the i, GQ, Suitcase, US News & World …

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Latest Articles

Tourist pleads guilty after throwing chicken Betty White into an alligator pond

An Australian park guest pled guilty to taking a chicken from its enclosure and tossing it to its death in an alligator-infested pond on January 2024 at the Oakvale Farm and Fauna World at Salt Ash in New South Wales.According to the Australian Associated Press (AAP), the guest – Peter …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Princess Theodora of Greece finally weds American fiancee after postponing twice

Princess Theodora of Greece has finally married her American fiancé, Matthew Kumar, in a royal wedding. After two previous postponements, the 41-year-old tied the knot with the Hollywood lawyer, 34, in a lavish ceremony at the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, the same church where her parents, King Constantine and Queen …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Bridgerton Ball turns into royal flop as attendees demand refunds for $150 tickets

Dozens of Bridgerton fans in Detroit have been left outraged after they arrived at a “Bridgerton Ball experience” to find undercooked food, no dancing – and a lone violinist.Some fans had paid $250 for a “Duke and Duchess” package, including valet service, dinner and music, but the reality was quite …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Mother goes viral after concerned neighbor stops her during morning jog

A mother was stopped by a concerned neighbor during her morning jog and footage of it has gone viral.In a sweet clip shared on TikTok, novice runner Anna Grace Boswell was heading out for a morning jog – preparing for a half-marathon she’d signed up for three weeks prior – …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Coast guard airlifts 8-year-old boy from cruise ship after falling ill on board

The U.S. Coast Guard had to airlift an 8-year-old boy from a cruise ship after he became severely ill. According to a press release, Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay watchstanders were notified of the emergency on Tuesday (24 September) at around 7 a.m. local time when the Royal Princess ship …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Jeremy Allen White seen kissing The Bear co-star weeks after last with Rosalia

Jeremy Allen White was spotted kissing his The Bear co-star weeks after his last outing with Rosalía.White, 33, was first linked to the Spanish pop star, 32, in October 2023 – the pair were last seen in public together in July this year at a pop-up event for The Bear’s …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Lana Del Rey secures marriage license to wed alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene

Lana Del Rey has reportedly secured a marriage license for wedding with alligator tour guide boyfriend Jeremy Dufrene. The artist has known the Louisiana boat captain for years but rumors of their relationship only recently went public.Now, People has confirmed that the 39-year-old “West Coast” singer obtained a marriage license …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Olympian forgot to scan food at Walmart checkout – she was arrested and lost her job

An Olympian was arrested after a debacle at a Walmart self-checkout station.On 28 March, former Olympic athlete Meaggan Pettipiece’s life was turned upside down after scanning her ham and asparagus at a Walmart self-checkout machine in Indiana. After security saw she failed to scan the items – worth $67 – …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Brad Pitt issues warning after imposters arrested for scamming women out of $350,000

Brad Pitt representative issued a warning to fans after five imposters were arrested in Spain after defrauding two women out of $362,000 by posing as the actor. According to a statement released on September 23 by Spain’s Interior Ministry, five people have been arrested and face fraud and money laundering …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

90 Day Fiancé star Big Ed calls off ‘impulsive’ 24-hour engagement a week after

90 Day Fiancé star Big Ed called off 24-hour engagement a week after proposing. After proposing to 29-year-old Porscha Raemond just 24 hours after meeting her at a fan event, the TLC star confirmed that their engagement had ended a week later. In a video posted on his Instagram on …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Tana Mongeau claims she was offered millions to endorse a political candidate

Tana Mongeau recently claimed she was offered millions of dollars to endorse a political candidate. On an episode of her Cancelled podcast host, the influencer revealed she was offered “whatever you want” to promote an unnamed cryptocurrency, and continuing with the topic of endorsements, she added that she was “hypothetically” …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

‘Octomom’ Natalie Suleman announces arrival of first grandchild

“Octomom” Natalie (formerly Nadya) Suleman shared that she had recently become a grandmother. On Instagram, the 49-year-old media personality posted a photo showing a baby girl’s tiny foot peeking from underneath a pink blanket. Without revealing which of her 10 sons the daughter belonged to, Suleman gushed over the latest …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

What is ‘hoa hoa hoa’ season? How ‘Twilight’ soundtrack evokes cold weather nostalgia

With fall having arrived in full force, many social media users have taken to declare that “hoa hoa hoa season” has arrived. Inspired by the aesthetics of the first movie of the Twilight saga and its soundtrack, particularly “Eyes on Fire” by Blue Foundation, scoring sweeping shots of foggy pine …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

September 21st becomes one of the most popular wedding dates thanks to song

More couples than ever are choosing the 21st of September for their wedding date because of the popular Earth Wind & Fire song, “September.” When lead vocalist Maurice White first sang the iconic lyrics, “Do you remember the 21st night of September? Love was changin’ the minds of pretenders while …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

‘Life is fragile and short’: Healthy mother’s shocking near-death experience

A Utah mother has issued a warning to other seemingly healthy women after suffering a heart attack on a treadmill. In May, Justine Carter’s casual treadmill workout resulted in a shocking near-death experience, with the 33-year-old experiencing a heart attack 12 minutes in. At first, she started having shortness of …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Zoo admits that their pandas are actually ‘painted dogs’

A Chinese zoo has admitted that the pandas in their exhibits were, in fact, “painted dogs.” According to the New York Post, visitors at the Shanwei Zoo realized they were being bamboozled when the so-called pandas began panting and barking. Pandas are native to China and an international symbol of …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Who is Olivia Nuzzi? The reporter on leave for ‘personal relationship’ with RFK Jr

New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi was recently put on leave after disclosing her “personal relationship” to former Independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Since joining the magazine’s staff in 2017, the 31-year-old reporter has garnered a reputation for her vivid, incisive features on political figures as well as …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Utah man bought cruise ship on Craigslist – now it’s sinking after $1m restoration

A Utah man spent $1 million renovating a cruise ship he bought off Craigslist – only for it to sink. In an interview with CNN Travel, technology entrepreneur Chris Willson admitted that he and his partner Jin Li spent 15 years renovating a 293-foot vessel called the Aurora after purchasing …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

A vegan Fyre Fest? Vegandale visitors leave New York event ‘cranky and miserable’

Vegandale visitors were left ‘cranky and miserable’ after the festival struggled to keep up with tickets and resources. The popular traveling food and music event, which is expected to attract 100,000 people across North American cities this year, sparked widespread backlash from thousands of attendees who showed up at Citi …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Ina Garten reveals she was separated from her husband for a short period

Ina Garten revealed she had a brief separation period from her husband. In an excerpt from her memoir,Be Ready When Luck Happens, the 76-year-old celebrity chef detailed a difficult time in her marriage in which she “hit the pause button” and separated from her husband Jeffrey. The pair has been …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Gen-Z is willing to pay more for wedding gifts than older generations, study says

Gen-Z is willing to pay more for wedding gifts than older generations. According to a report from Empower, Gen Z-ers - born between 1997 and 2012 - admitted to spending an average of $275 on wedding gifts, unlike their baby boomers counterparts spending an average of $98 per gift. Millennials …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Researchers find TikTok fitness videos cause negative body image issues

A recent study has revealed that TikTok fitness videos may have myriad negative impacts on viewers.According to a recent study by Australia’s Flinders University researchers, “Fitspo” (fitness inspiration) content on TikTok may worsen body image issues. Defined as “images and videos that aim to inspire individuals to live an active …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

12 cinnamon brands to avoid after high lead levels found in spice blends

A third of cinnamon powders and spice blends recently tested contained high levels of lead, a new study has found. According to a recent Consumer Reports investigation, researchers discovered high lead levels in several cinnamon products. Elevated lead levels were reportedly also present in some multispice products. With cinnamon being …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Selena Gomez stuns in black Ralph Lauren gown at the 2024 Emmy Awards

Selena Gomez has rocked a stunning black gown at the 2024 Emmy Awards. While walking the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, the Only Murders in the Building actor stunned in a custom black silk-and-velvet Ralph Lauren …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Ayo Edebiri fangirls over Reba McEntire at the 2024 Emmys

Ayo Edebiri completely fangirled over Reba McEntire at the 2024 Emmys.While walking the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the 28-year-old The Bear star ran into country music legend Reba McEntire ahead of the awards ceremony. …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

It was a family affair as actors bring their parents to the 2024 Emmys

It was a family affair at the 2024 Emmys, as many actors and presenters brought their parents as their date to the awards ceremony.At the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, many nominees, presenters, and attendees brought their parents as …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Saoirse Ronan and husband Jack Lowden make red carpet debut as a married couple

Saoirse Ronan and her husband Jack Lowden have walked their first red carpet together as a married couple. The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on Sunday, September 15, marked the first time the couple have walked a red carpet together since they tied the knot earlier this year. …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

Colin Jost says Staten Island ferry was the ‘dumbest’ purchase he’s ever made

Colin Jost opened up on whether or not he has any regrets about purchasing a ferry with Pete Davidson in 2022. Two years ago, the New York Times revealed that theSaturday Night Live stars purchased a decommissioned ferry for $280,000, to “restore a piece of New York.” While at the …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai’s red handprint at the 2024 Emmys has a deeper meaning

D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai has made an important message at the 2024 Emmys.The Reservation Dogs actor walked the red carpet at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, which took place on Sunday, September 15 in Los Angeles, California. For the occasion, he wore an Emporio Armani tuxedo, Thundercloud jewelry, and a red handprint …
By Olivia Hebert
• The Independent