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Oscars Commentary (Updated: Jan. 5, 2026): Happy New Year! We’re back, and it’s already hot on the awards circuit. As the phase one period for Oscar nominations enters its final, volatile stretch, a ...

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 final batch of power rankings from any season always ends up making me look bad. It is often a reminder that we might think we know how an NFL season will play out, but we really don't. So with ...