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What do Kamala Harris’s favourite music and films tell us about her?

<p>Many will be scrutinising Harris’s artistic predilections in search of what they might tell us about a future presidency</p>

<p>Has reading has gone out of fashion?</p>

Features

Adults have stopped reading – no one cares and I hate it

<p>Miley Cyrus, Elon Musk and Matt Damon have all appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe</p>

Features

Marvel’s 15 weirdest celebrity cameos – from Elon Musk to Miley Cyrus

<p>In the pink: Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine in ‘I Saw the TV Glow’</p>

Reviews

I Saw the TV Glow is queer, cool and incredibly powerful filmmaking

<p>Bad habit: starting our day by scrolling social media can leave us stressed out and distracted </p>

Lifestyle

I’m addicted to scrolling on my phone as soon as I wake up – help!

News

Amanda Abbington says her family received rape and death threats

Strictly star says online abuse in aftermath of her depature has been ‘brutal, relentless and unforgiving’

<p>Drake’s Island, off the coast of Devon</p>

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Six-acre UK island with private beach goes up for sale

Europe

Russia to punish soldiers using personal phones on Ukraine frontline

<p>Two young men died following the crash on the M3 slip road in Sunbury in Surrey</p>

Crime

Double murder investigation after two men die in e-bike crash

<p>Nvidia: the chip maker was once the world’s most valuable company, but was heavily sold in the Wall Street rout </p>

Business

Could the AI bubble be about to burst?

<p>A general view of HMP Wormwood Scrubs (Andrew Matthews/PA)</p>

UK Politics

Shock figures lay bare the crisis facing Britain’s overcrowded prisons

<p>Insurance premiums have soared in the wake of the building safety scandal which emerged following the Grenfell Tower fire</p>

Home News

Leaseholders sue over mystery insurance fees taken by freeholders

<p>A demonstration was held outside a police station (Joe Giddens/PA)</p>

Crime

Manhunt launched after dog walker found with serious head injury

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<p>Liddell’s untold story is not just one of glory, but one of sacrifice</p>

In Focus

The tragic and untold story of ‘Chariots of Fire’ runner Eric Liddell

It is 100 years since Eric Liddell won gold in the Paris 1924 Games, but it was the athlete’s little-known life after the historic win that really intrigued biographer Duncan Hamilton. In a journey that took him from Canada to a prison camp in China, he discovered that Liddell’s most astonishing feat was yet to come

In Focus

The tragic and untold story of ‘Chariots of Fire’ runner Eric Liddell

It is 100 years since Eric Liddell won gold in the Paris 1924 Games, but it was the athlete’s little-known life after the historic win that really intrigued biographer Duncan Hamilton. In a journey that took him from Canada to a prison camp in China, he discovered that Liddell’s most astonishing feat was yet to come

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<p>Sisters Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman were murdered in London in 2020 </p>

Home News

Mina Smallman: ‘What happened to my daughters could happen again’

<p>The fact that Barack Obama hasn’t rushed to endorse Kamala Harris has fuelled rift rumours </p>

Inside Story

What Barack Obama really thinks of Kamala Harris (and why the silence)

<p>Donald Trump holds a campaign rally in Las Vegas on June 9. Now, Democrats have created a task force to go against a think-tank’s conservative road map if he returns to the White House</p>

US politics

What is Project 2025? The dystopian manifesto for Trump’s second term

<p>It feels like a deliberate attempt to ‘skirt-wash’ some pretty toxic behaviour and anti-woman rhetoric behind the scenes </p>

In Focus

Inside Trump’s harem of ‘handmaidens’ and their ‘war on women’

In Focus

Inside Trump’s harem of ‘handmaidens’ and their ‘war on women’

<p>Older women are revered in French society – what’s not to like? </p>

Lifestyle

I’m American and midlife women like me are flocking to live in France

<p>Discus thrower Jade Lally, whose best mark this year is the furthest by a British woman since the early 1980s, will not be part of Team GB </p>

In Focus

The single decision that has dashed the dreams of British Olympic hopefuls

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Saint Vincent: The great escape

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Master the art of adventure in the Dominican Republic

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Women in charge: female drivers’ EV FAQs answered

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Why every new parent needs an iL Tutto glider nursery chair

World news

<p>Old people are more likely to get shingles (Alamy/PA)</p>

Health

NHS shingles vaccine could halt dementia – how does it work?

<p>Soldiers carry the coffin of former Ukrainian nationalist lawmaker Iryna Farion during a funeral ceremony in Lviv</p>

Europe

Romania says more debris from the war has landed on its territory

<p>A Southwest Airlines jetliner waits on a runway for departure from Denver International Airport</p>

News & Advice

Southwest Airlines ends 50-year tradition as it announces major change

Independent TV

<p>Simon Calder explains your rights if your flight is cancelled by global IT outage.</p>

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Simon Calder explains your rights if flight is cancelled by IT outage

Culture

Lemoncello perform ‘Old Friend’ in Music Box session

Lifestyle

How to spend your summer in Scotland

<p>Simon Calder chats travel with Ben Parker and Annabel Grossman</p>

Lifestyle

Simon Calder looks back on 30 years of travel with The Independent

Never just a beach

<p>It’s beaches are undeniably stunning, but there’s more to St.Kitts than its captivating coastline </p>

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St. Kitts Beyond the Beach: venture deeper with our island guide

<p>Dive into the vibrant islands of Grenada and discover a real feast for the senses </p>

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Spice up your life: enjoy relaxation, romance and adventure in Grenada

<p>Enjoy mountain views from the beach, or beach views from the mountains on an unforgetttable visit to Saint Lucia </p>

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Mountains to the Beach: how to enjoy seven days in Saint Lucia

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Culture

<p>Comic genius: Lisa Kudrow in ‘Time Bandits’, ‘The Comeback’, ‘Friends’, ‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ and ‘The Opposite of Sex’ </p>

Features

How did we miss Lisa Kudrow’s comic genius all this time?

<p>Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan: ‘I was too wild and there were things going on that were just not good if I wanted to have a future as a musician’ </p>

Interview

Deep Purple: ‘Everyone’s seen Spinal Tap, that’s pretty much it’

<p>Films to be watched behind a cushion: (clockwise, from top left) ‘The Shining’, ‘The Ring’, ‘Get Out’, ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘The Birds’</p>

Features

I watched my first horror film aged 12 and haven’t been the same since

<p>‘I think ‘Oliver!’ is more than a classic musical. It’s part of our DNA, embedded in British culture’ </p>

Features

Matthew Bourne: Why aren’t there more gay love stories in ballet?

Lifestyle

<p>Cyclists on the Superhighway in London </p>

Lifestyle

I bike to work and I’m sick of reckless cyclists ruining it for us all

<p>Some of millennials’ favourite emojis have been scorned by Generation Z</p>

Lifestyle

The thumbs up emoji isn’t passive-aggressive, Gen Z

<p>Sandwich Sandwich offers quality, locally sourced ingredients, with some sarnies weighing in at one kilo</p>

Features

Is this shop offering one-kilo sandwiches the new Pret?

<p>It has become commonplace for women to check in with each other after a night out</p>

Lifestyle

Please don’t ask me to message that I’ve got home safe – it’s sexist

Lifestyle

Amir Khan expresses disgust at ‘disgraceful’ Manchester Airport video

‘It’s like it’s almost normal to bully and openly be racist towards Muslims,’ wrote Makhdoom while Khan called for officers to be sacked

Lifestyle

Amir Khan expresses disgust at ‘disgraceful’ Manchester Airport video

‘It’s like it’s almost normal to bully and openly be racist towards Muslims,’ wrote Makhdoom while Khan called for officers to be sacked

Lifestyle

Carol Kirkwood had to ‘find herself’ before moving on from divorce

Lifestyle

Spencer Matthews feels ‘shame’ over ‘shocking’ drinking habits

Lifestyle

ITV Sports presenter Laura Woods expecting baby with Love Island star

Lifestyle

Jessie J says OCD and ADHD diagnosis made her ‘re-think whole life’

Lifestyle

Jessie J says OCD and ADHD diagnosis made her ‘re-think whole life’

Lifestyle

Sinitta says ex-partner Simon Cowell is now ‘like a sibling’

Lifestyle

Angelina and Brad’s daughter confirms she’s dropping dad’s name

Fitness & Wellbeing

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This Myprotein energy gel will help fuel your next long distance run

<p>Sweat-wicking, high-performance clothing will keep you comfortable during an intense workout </p>

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What to wear during Hyrox training and competitions

<p>Yoga is proven to boost your overall physical health and mental well-being </p>

Sports & Fitness

What are the benefits of yoga? Plus the equipment and kit you need

<p>Rowing is one of the eight functional fitness workouts in a Hyrox race </p>

Sports & Fitness

Hyrox vs CrossFit: Which is the best workout?

Beauty

<p>Can you use hyaluronic acid, niacinamide or salicylic acid with retinol? We asked the experts </p>

Skincare

Retinol benefits and how to use it in your skincare routine

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Skincare

What is hyaluronic acid? Benefits and how to use

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Household Appliances

Best portable air conditioners 2024, tried and tested ACs

Move these handy portable ACs between rooms to circulate a deliciously icy breeze

Household Appliances

Best portable air conditioners 2024, tried and tested ACs

Move these handy portable ACs between rooms to circulate a deliciously icy breeze

<p>The England player is this year’s cover star </p>

Video Games & Consoles

EA FC 25 has been announced: Pre-order bonuses, trailer and more

Tech

AirTag-like trackers for Android phones are finally here

<p>The inflatable design can fit between four to five people </p>

Garden Furniture

Aldi’s £35 10ft swimming pool is perfect for the heatwave

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Food & Drink

15 best probiotics to help improve gut health

Food & Drink

15 best probiotics to help improve gut health

<p>From small and quiet to big and mighty, we put these damp-busters to the test</p>

Household Appliances

Best dehumidifiers to help tackle damp and mould at home

<p>We looked for stability, space-saving capabilities, comfort and a realistic cycling experience when testing these exercise bikes </p>

Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best exercise bikes 2024, tried and tested

<p>Whether you’re looking for a bed for back pain or side sleeping, our tried and tested guide is on hand to help </p>

Mattresses

Best mattress 2024: Memory foam, pocket-sprung and hybrids reviewed

Searching for the best mattress? Our experts have tried and tested the top options for back, side and front sleepers from the likes of Simba, Emma, Dormeo and more