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Rupert Cornwell Award: Deadline nears for £5,000 bursary for aspiring foreign correspondents
The award honours the memory of Rupert Cornwell, one of The Independent’s most distinguished journalists
Your pay, energy bills and savings: How the Budget affects you
Changes announced by Chancellor John Healey in his first Budget will affect your finances directly. Here's how.
Traitors star Joe Lycett hits out at council after he got parking fine while taking son to hospital
Comedian urges local authority to donate ticket revenue from outside Birmingham Children’s Hospital to its NHS trust
Texas homeowners win control of their park, roads and ponds after a decade-long legal battle
In a significant turn of events, residents of La Bota Ranch in Laredo officially gained control over common property areas after a protracted legal battle. This shift follows a jury's March 2022 decision that found developers had breached fiduciary duties, prompting residents to reevaluate governance due to rising association fees. The final handover on August 20, 2026, empowers homeowners over shared facilities, symbolizing a hard-won victory for community representation.
A 3,106-carat diamond pulled from a South African mine became the 530-carat gem in Britain's royal sceptre
Frederick Wells discovered the enormous Cullinan diamond in South Africa in 1905 while working at the Premier Mine. Its exceptional size caught public attention, leading to its purchase by the Transvaal government for King Edward VII. The diamond was carefully cut into several gemstones over eight months, resulting in noteworthy pieces for the British royal collection. Following Edward VII's death, the largest stone was incorporated into the Sovereign's Sceptre.
An Indy charity started in 2016 with $9k raised in 45 mins; 10 yrs on, it reached 175k bouquets
Random Acts of Flowers Indianapolis marked ten years of service, delivering its 175,000th flower arrangement to Eskenazi Health. This charity reuses donated flowers to create arrangements for hospital patients in need. Volunteers collect flowers from various local sources to prevent waste and support emotional well-being. The organization was founded after a successful fundraising effort in 2016. It aims to continue its work through community partnerships and ongoing donations.
There's a cybersecurity stock on Josh Brown's list that's pulling back. How he's trading it
Last night, security play Fortinet (FTNT) disappointed the Street, and its peer group of stocks is paying for it.
Newly identified bird like dinosaur from Cretaceous period may be first dinosaur eating fruit
Scientists have recently uncovered a small dinosaur named Infernogallus jamesi, believed to have predominantly dined on fruit. By examining its skull and jaw muscles, researchers gained insights into its dietary habits. Existing during the Cretaceous period, as flowering plants flourished, this dinosaur displays anatomical traits akin to modern fruit-feeding parrots, deepening our comprehension of the varied lifestyles in the era of dinosaurs.
