Every dorm room deserves an upgrade with these capable, space-saving smart products I've reviewed for back-to-school plans.

Nintendo's history of reinventing mechanics with each new Zelda game sets the stage for abandoning TotK's best trick in favor ...

This week I review five albums, including Panda Bear & Sonic Boom‘s great second collaboration, plus new ones from Twisted ...

In the age of AI, college remains essential for building judgement, resilience, leadership and lifelong learning.

Can the Trump administration make college cheaper? Will limiting how much students can borrow force schools to lower their prices?  The Department of Education thinks so. It has a new plan to bring ...

Netflix's "The American Experiment" serves as both a crash course in U.S. history and a reflection on the state of American democracy as the nation nears its 250th anniversary. The five-part ...

Martin Sheen voices George Washington in a five-part series timed to America's 250th anniversary that leans on interviews with dozens of politicians and historians. By Angie Han Television Critic ...

Jason Eady just released a record full of original music, but it’s not a record full of traditional Jason Eady country. The singer-songwriter, born in Mississippi but based in Texas for most of his ...

While Roch Cholowsky reclaims his spot at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, the chaos takes a turn thanks to trades in the competitive balance pick round.

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 ...

Watch an exclusive clip of Hillary Clinton in “The American Experiment,” a five-part docuseries about America’s founding premiering June 24 on Netflix. Hillary Clinton is still very unhappy with the ...