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First independently developed jet breaks the sound barrier over the California desert
A sleek white aircraft has become the first independently developed jet to break the sound barrierABC News - 1d -
Trump’s inspector general purge declaws a government watchdog
Congress must hold the president accountable for these personnel decisions and take steps to maintain inspectors generals' abilities to monitor the government’s honesty and efficiency.The Hill - 4h -
Trump Paralyzes Independent Rights Watchdog, Firing Members Selected by Democrats
The move removed three of the four sitting members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, leaving it unable to act as the Trump administration begins reshaping intelligence agencies.The New York Times - 2d -
Schiff: Trump broke law with watchdog firings
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday accused President Trump of breaking the law by ousting more than a dozen internal government watchdogs. “As someone who introduced the Protecting Our Democracy ...The Hill - 3d -
‘SNL’ Cold Open spoofs signing of Declaration of Independence with Hamilton, Trump
“Saturday Night Live’s” Cold Open spoofed the signing of the Declaration of Independence, except the scene featured President Trump. The scene began with John Hancock signing the declaration. ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump fires independent watchdogs at multiple federal agencies
President Trump is facing mounting criticism after firing 18 inspectors general from federal agencies that were tasked with monitoring fraud, waste and abuse. This comes after the confirmation of ...NBC News - 4d -
Trump fires at least a dozen government watchdogs
Democrats described Trump's late-night firing of the federal agency inspectors general as an 'attack on Democracy'.BBC News - 4d -
Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies
Inspectors general at state, defense and transportation departments removed in apparent violation of federal law. Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple US government agencies on ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Independent secures funding from Bill Gates’ foundation
It has given British media group more than $700,000 to fund journalism in ‘under reported’ parts of the worldFinancial Times - Jan. 19 -
AD: Irish prefer independence over vying for bye
Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua said the school prefers to remain independent even though the Irish are ineligible for byes under the current CFP model.ESPN - Jan. 18 -
Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for opting out of Independence Bowl
The Sun Belt has fined Marshall $100,000 for opting out of the Independence Bowl last monthABC News - Jan. 17 -
Detroit mayor calls for unity in independent run for governor
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime member of the Democratic Party, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his run for Michigan governor as an independent.NBC News - Jan. 17 -
GDC reveals finalists for the 27th Independent Games Festival
The Independent Games Festival revealed the nominees for its upcoming awards event, with Consume Me and Despelote leading in nominations.VentureBeat - Jan. 17 -
Sun Belt fines Marshall $100,000 for not playing in Independence Bowl
Marshall backed out of the game because so many players entered the transfer portal after coach Charles Huff's departure.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 17 -
Japanese TV network to open independent probe into alleged sexual misconduct by host
Japan's Fuji Television said it will open an investigation into a high-profile sex scandal linked to one of the country's top celebritiesABC News - Jan. 17 -
Garland stresses importance of 'independent Justice Department' in farewell speech
Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered his farewell address to the Department of Justice and emphasized the importance of the department's independence and reflected on his years of service.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Can the Only Grocery Store in a Rural Michigan Town Stay Independent?
The owners of Honor Family Market are ready to retire. A buyer would face the tight margins of a small business and competition against the giant chains and discount stores.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Schiff supports 'independent commission review' of California wildfires
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said he supports an “independent commission review” of the wildfires scorching large parts of Los Angeles. Schiff joined ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday to discuss the ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog
Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocksFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
Trump's Talk of Buying Greenland Energizes Island's Independence Movement
Many in the sprawling Danish territory don’t want to sell to the U.S., but they are open to the idea of a closer relationship.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 11 -
UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says
Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Newsom calls for independent investigation of LA Department of Water and Power
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called for an independent investigation of the Los Angeles Department Water and Power on Friday amid reported water supply issues during this week's wildfires. In ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier
Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic islandFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘The independence movement has proven itself resilient’
The former Scottish first minister on SNP scandals, falling out with Alex Salmond — and why pressure for a new referendum will returnFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
‘No one will stop our people’: Bougainville president defiant in push for independence
Ishmael Toroama tells the Guardian sovereignty from Papua New Guinea is a ‘matter of time’ as long-running process enters next phase . Ishmael Toroama’s life has been dominated by a single ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Independent streak helped build Notre Dame into football’s historic and modern behemoth
Back in the 1920s, the Fighting Irish made what might have been their biggest push to join what would become the Big Ten but the athletic director at Michigan blocked it. Ever since, Notre Dame has ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9 -
Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
The Long Wave: Andrée Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence
Politicised by her child’s death, Blouin traded ideas with Lumumba and Nkrumah in the fight for freedom. Plus, Detroit’s Black-led tech boom. Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Over the festive ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars
Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASAFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
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Myanmar to release prisoners to mark Independence Day
Myanmar’s military government will release more than 6,000 prisoners and has reduced other inmates’ sentences as part of a mass amnesty to mark the 77th anniversary of independence from BritainABC News - Jan. 4 -
Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters
Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
How Three Small Independent Coffee Shops Started Their Businesses
The owners began their businesses with no college degrees and 100 percent grit. A visit from the TikTok food critic Keith Lee also helped.The New York Times - Jan. 3
