Sundance 2026: Saying goodbye to Park City with killer unicorns and Charli XCX.
PARK CITY, Utah— Sundance is where I get lost. On my first trip to Park City I didn't know anything…
January 2026
The average amount parents spend on vitamins for their children
Your support helps us tell the story. From reproductive rights to climate change and big tech, The Independent is on…
Contributor: The strange bipartisan alliance to cap credit card rates has hit the nail on the head
Behind the credit card, ubiquitous in American economic life for decades, lie a few gigantic financial institutions that wield almost…
Housing costs are crippling many Americans. This is how the two parties propose to solve this problem
WASHINGTON- Donald Trump's promises on affordability in 2024 helped propel him to a second term in the White House. Since…
'After years of waiting, iPhone users deserve nothing less': 5 things Gemini-powered Siri must do to save Apple from AI irrelevance
For years now, Siri has felt like the weak link in Apple's otherwise slick ecosystem. While ChatGPT, Gemini, and even…
A Guide to Date Spots in and around Los Angeles
I would love to take my girlfriend on a romantic date in Los Angeles. There is no special occasion but…
Gold reaches all-time highs above $5,000 an ounce
Gold rose to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Monday, extending a historic rally as investors flocked to…
Capital One buys startup Brex for $5.15 billion in company's latest deal
Brex co-founders Pedro Franceschi and Henrique Dubugras. Brex capital one said on Thursday it was acquiring payments startup Brex for…
How the Targaryens of the 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' relate to each other
This story contains spoilers for ““A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” Episode 2, “Salted Tough Meat.” Could things be looking…
Mixue, the Chinese boba giant lands in Hollywood
The giant Chinese boba has landed in Hollywood. Mixue, the fast-growing mega-chain that has a larger global retail presence than…