Why Jane Austen is still relevant in 2025 and beyond
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, while 2025 has given us more than our share of horrors, for Janeites…
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How to create a vertical garden using plastic bottles, cans and other waste materials
Urban living often limits space for greenery, but vertical gardens offer a creative solution. By growing plants upward instead of…
Five Expert-Backed Health Challenges That Aren't Dry January
Your support helps us tell the story. From reproductive rights to climate change and big tech, The Independent is on…
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County has closed
The line at the counter of the Original Saugus Cafe stretched down the block Sunday morning as dozens of diners…
“Epic stretch of rain in Southern California muddies roads, prompts beach advisories.” When will it end?
California's wet winter continued Sunday, with rain heaviest into the evening and more precipitation forecast for Monday before tapering off…
Medical support at public events: why “being there” is not enough | Health and fitness news
Last update:January 5, 2026, 21:24 IST Inadequate medical preparation at public events puts lives at risk. An emergency doctor explains…
The best gardens to see bluebells this winter
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Vital Third Space Coffee Shop to Close Its Inglewood Flagship
Sip & Sonder, one of Los Angeles' top coffee shops that led a revival of similar Black-owned spots across the…
Best Flowers to Plant in January for Early Spring Blooms
Gardening in January may seem counterintuitive, but it's actually a smart way to prepare for a blooming garden in spring.…
Five health challenges that experts say make a difference, and none of them are dry January
Your support helps us tell the story. From reproductive rights to climate change and big tech, The Independent is on…