President Donald Trump’s administration is trying to merge the government’s wildland firefighting efforts into a single agency, a move some former federal officials warn could increase the ...

An ingredient in a popular drink sold at supermarkets may elevate the risk of blood cancers, a new study has revealed. US researchers have found that taurine, an amino acid often added to energy ...

School districts in the Metroplex are warning parents about viral social media videos showing students how to set their laptops on fire. The trend is being seen in classrooms across the country ...

BOISE, Idaho — Despite rising temperatures, officials warn that conditions on the Boise River remain dangerous for recreational floating. Water managers continue to monitor snowpack, runoff ...

The national organization representing retired Forest Service employees is pushing back against a newly proposed federal wildfire agency that would take firefighting away from the forest agency.

WEST MILTON — Police are urging people to be cautious after reports of “motion picture money” being used to purchase items at a garage sale. West Milton Police posted on social media ...

BOULDER, Colo. — The Boulder Valley School District said six school-issued laptops were intentionally set on fire in recent weeks, a series of incidents officials believe are tied to a viral ...

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 ...

Experts warn of escalating cyber warfare, urging caution with unsolicited messages and emphasizing the need for updated security measures. Attack. The document is said to mimic official Indian ...

Virologists around the world are raising warning flags about the spread of the avian flu virus H5N1, which affects birds, animals and humans. The bird flu, which has decimated poultry in the ...

The CEOs of Walmart and Target are warning that store shelves could be empty in weeks unless trade policy changes soon. According to an April 26, 2025, report by Axios, the CEOs said in a private ...

Executives from three of America’s biggest retail chains warned US President Donald Trump that things could get ugly if his aggressive economic agenda proceeds as planned, according to a new ...