The term 'parasocial' has been named the word of the year for 2025 - but what does it actually mean? Here's everything you ...

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 ...

Lily Allen's new album West End Girl has ignited a storm across both the music and celebrity worlds, as David Harbour reportedly fumes over its graphic lyrics and brutal honesty about their failed ...

Lily Allen has dropped a huge hint that she has mended her relationship with David Harbour as she insisted she doesn't want 'revenge' on him in a new interview. The singer, 40, whose new album is ...

Fashion fans know by now that when it comes to past relationships, revenge isn't best served cold or sweet - it's served chic, with a showstopping outfit that gets everybody talking. The latest to ...

For decades, Democrats have abided by norms Republicans systematically discarded. They have no choice now but to fight back with all the resources they can marshal. The air is thick with talk of ...

The moment that sparked Marvin Hagler’s boxing career says a lot about the legendary middleweight. There’s a reason why when Dustin Poirier arrived at UFC 318 for the final fight of his career, he did ...

ON TRUMP, COMEY, LAWFARE, AND ‘REVENGE.’ There’s something interesting going on in the argument over the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. The first thing to say is that even though Comey ...

Most presidential hopefuls make hokey promises to fix the economy, heal divisions or restore America’s promise. Donald Trump offered something different. “For those who have been wronged and betrayed, ...

Welcome to the 35th Songs of the Week of 2025. This week Andy Von Pip, Caleb Campbell, Dom Gourlay, Matt the Raven, Nick Roseblade, Issa Nasatir, and Scotty Dransfield helped me decide what should ...

Action on the pitch Sunday night at Snapdragon Stadium. (Photo courtesy Wave FC) The Houston Dash spoiled the party and gained revenge for a defeat that it suffered to Wave FC earlier this season when ...

Someone’s been blocking a resident’s assigned parking spot for over three days, leaving her with nowhere to park and now it’s time for the tow truck to step in. With clear warnings ignored and the tow ...