Many of us are terrified of spiders, clowns or the dark. And no one would bat an eye if you said you were scared of heights or snakes. But while these phobias are all very common, there are others ...

It’s harder than ever to rank among the nation’s 400 richest people. Few things could make the average billionaire feel poor—The Forbes 400 list is one of them. There are now a record 900 billionaires ...

Hilary Duff is making music again. Atlantic Records announced on Tuesday that it has signed the 37-year-old actress and pop singer, whose last album, Breathe In. Breathe Out., was released in 2015.

When Mercedes-Benz Chief Executive Ola Källenius took a prototype sports car for a spin in February, he was delighted with the roar. “This might be the best V8 we’ve ever made,” he exclaimed.

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 ...

(TNND) — Imports hit an early peak this year ahead of expected sharp drops in shipments under the weight of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a new Global Port Tracker report from the ...

MOSCOW: The Russian government is considering raising the rate of value-added tax to keep the budget deficit in check and maintain reserves, four sources told Reuters, despite public assurances from ...

Cabinet expects to make a final decision later this week, on whether New Zealand will formally recognise a Palestinian state. Australia, the UK and Canada have all formally announced their recognition ...

Everyone knows about the coffee, the beer, and the strip clubs, but Portland’s reputation as a vinyl haven is still something of a local secret. This city continues to be paradise for record ...

A weak set of TV speakers can completely kill the atmosphere of a movie night. You’re in the middle of an action scene, and instead of feeling the room shake, the sound comes out flat and tinny. Yes, ...