An author who spent seven days writing her new novel in a public space said it was "an amazing experience, but the hardest thing I've ever had to do". Kathryn Croft wrote for eight hours a day in a ...

Readers express concerns over former President Trump's rhetoric and actions regarding the military, political opponents, and ...

Reading is one of the most productive and enjoyable ways you can pass the time. It has so many benefits, from expanding your knowledge to lowering stress levels and strengthening your brain's function ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom just signed new laws to restrict ICE at schools and hospitals. A similar California law shielding courthouses from immigration enforcement shows the new measures may be difficult to ...

Starting in the school year 2024–25, W. T. Woodson High School will be officially known as the Carter G. Woodson High School, named in honor of the distinguished Black author, educator and journalist ...

I first heard the word solastalgia in a workshop with author Paul Bogard. He was referring to the loss of the night sky, its dilution at the mercy of street lights, flood lights, billboards, and a ...

How far would you travel for a friend? For author and friendship expert Shari Leid, it's to at least all 50 states. Since January, Shari has made it her mission to visit 50 women in 50 states. Some of ...

In 1984, the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap satirized heavy metal bands. Now the characters are back for a sequel, Spinal Tap II. Reiner says "they have grown neither emotionally or musically." ...

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 ...