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 ...

Half a century on, Britain braces for temperatures up to 40C as global heating brings yet more extreme weather The summer of 1976 is seared into national memory as one of record heat. Harvests failed, ...

On the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea, ancient Greeks gnawed on dried sap from the mastic tree to treat stomach upset. Greek philosopher and physician Hippocrates even used the resin as an herbal ...

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Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life? Isn’t it ...

On Wednesday, Record Store Day revealed their annual release list, featuring over 350 titles. It showcases a variety of gems, from Bruce Springsteen’s 2024 set at the Sea.Hear.Now festival to Olivia ...

The 1976 touring schedule was highlighted by some important firsts and some very memorable endings. New bands, new sales plateaus and new frontmen certainly provided their share of bright spots, but ...

Journal Editorial Report: What will happen in 2026 by Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley, Jason Riley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images/Hans Pennink/AP/Zuma Press Fifty years ago ...

Like many vintage baseball card sets, 1976 Topps only gets better with age. On the occasion of its 50th anniversary here are five of the greatest things about this classic set. The year 1976 was no ...

We’ve all heard the myth that swallowed gum stays in your body for seven years. While that’s not true, it’s still generally not great to swallow it, since our digestive system can’t break it down. But ...

Swallowing a piece of gum is usually harmless. While your digestive system can't break down the gum's chewy base, the common belief that swallowed gum stays in your system for seven years is just a ...

Even if you’re diligent about caring for your teeth, you might be overlooking your gums. By Jancee Dunn For years, I have brushed my teeth with a little too much gusto — as if I were scrubbing ...