Big Ten calls on NCAA to stop tampering investigations, revamp rules
The Big Ten sent a letter to the NCAA this week asking the organization to stop “investigations and infraction proceedings”…
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I'll never go back to just using TV speakers after upgrading to a Sonos home theater system, and this official deal is a great time to see the difference for yourself.
Sonos is synonymous with home theater and wireless multi-room audio, and has long been known for making some of the…
New Heritage Boutique Hotel Old Vine opens in Damascus Old Town
This five-star hotel in Damascus' old town has transformed a group of restored Ottoman-era residences into a 25-room heritage destination.…
In Bangladesh, the art of Tangail sari weaving hangs by a thread
Despite having recently been officially recognized by UNESCO, the centuries-old art of weaving Tangail sari is in grave danger, threatened…
FTSE 100 falls as Iran war allays inflation fears
Your support helps us tell the story. From reproductive rights to climate change and big tech, The Independent is on…
Spotify doubles its $11 billion payment to the music industry
In the early 2010s, the music industry was at a low point. Piracy was rampant. Sales of compact discs were…
How the winner of the Oscar for best film is chosen
Best Picture is the only Oscar category decided by preferential voting. Our reporter Marc Tracy explains how it works.
Letters to the editor: Historical context is necessary to understand the situation in Iran
to the editor: Thanks, columnist LZ Granderson, for the history lesson on Iran (“Reliving a colonial and exploitative history in…
US responsible for missile attack on Iranian school due to 'targeting error': report
People and rescue forces work after a US attack on a school in Minab, Iran, on February 28, 2026. –…
FBI increases reward to $1 million for fugitive California murder suspect
A $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man suspected in a 2019…