In the summer of 1985, my family went to Orlando. We got to visit Disney World, Epcot Center and SeaWorld. SeaWorld was pretty cool because we got to see a show featuring Shamu, their killer whale. We ...

CHICAGO - Even when he was still playing as a PBA import in the 80s, wearing skimpy shorts and tight jerseys, one thing best characterized Norman Black. Selfless. That unique trait still holds true ...

I am back to writing columns again, after an interim resulting from an unfortunate set of circumstances. While visiting an Amish farm near Kalona, Iowa, I did not pay attention to where I was walking.

As we enter the final week of the year, our team at The Pettengill House finds ourselves reflecting on the extraordinary compassion our community has shown this holiday season. This time of year has a ...

Restorers are freeing the impressive marble column in honour of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in the heart of Rome, in welcome news to travellers to the city. The Column of Marcus Aurelius gives ...

A recent report claimed that Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh had grown "tired of" quarterback Lamar Jackson, in part because Jackson had allegedly fallen asleep in team meetings and ...

The end-of-year holidays are a time for reunion and tradition. However, they also involve a significant increase in consumption and waste. During this period, the amount of trash far exceeds the rest ...

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 ...

The GOP supermajority in the Legislature and AG Kris Kobach — who campaigned with a replica machine gun — have adopted the style and priorities of Donald Trump. Britt Wicklund Courtesy photo What is ...

A time and place where children feel safe going to school is long overdue. If we don’t act, gun violence will continue to kill our family, friends, and classmates. My name is Zurich Hanson and I am a ...