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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 ...

Donald Trump suggested that high toy prices, caused by his tariffs, are acceptable as children do not need “37 dolls.” His spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, initially defended these remarks by stating ...

The Free Birth Society (FBS) is a multimillion-dollar business that promotes an extreme version of free birth, meaning women giving birth without medical assistance. The Guardian can now reveal that ...

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IHOP is bringing back its Kids Eat Free deal, offering free kids' menu items for children under 12 for nearly three weeks. The deal runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. local time, ending Dec. 21, and is valid ...

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