Crowded race to replace Newsom finally has a leader, at least by one measure

[ad_1] 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 latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women […]

Chuck Norris, action star and martial artist, dies at 86

[ad_1] Chuck Norris, the actor and martial artist known for a string of hit action movies and the series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died, according to his family. He was 86. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” a family statement said. “While […]

Pollster: U.S. College Grads Too Paralyzed by TDS to See H-1B Threat

[ad_1] Many white collar American voters are so enraged by their hate for President Donald Trump they do not recognize the growing economic threat of the H-1B visa program, says pollster Brent Buchanan, founder of Cygnal, a polling firm. “College-educated voters are too blinded by their Trump hate to realize what’s happening to them,” he […]

Luke Littler moves to trademark his face

[ad_1] Luke Littler has applied to trademark his own face.  The darts sensation has made the move to prevent AI products using his likeness without his permission. Littler, 19, submitted an application to the Intellectual Property Office, with the move aimed at stopping any unauthorised use of his face and protecting against any copyright breaches. […]

How active have Iran’s proxy groups been since the start of the war?

[ad_1] One of the most notable aspects of the war in Iran so far has been the extent of Tehran’s isolation in the region. This has been exemplified not only by the widening divide between Iran and its Gulf Arab neighbours, but also by the highly variable responses to the conflict by Iran’s proxy groups. […]