The Independent

1233 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Wildfire Smoke Blanketing US · President Trump threatens additional tariffs on Canada, blaming the nation for wildfire smoke affecting US air quality.
• Paul Pelosi Charged with Hit-and-Run After California Crash · Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charges after striking a parked car in Yountville.
• Georgia Teen Attempts Suicide After Discovering False-Positive HIV Result on Portal · A Georgia teen attempted suicide after finding a false-positive HIV diagnosis on a patient portal due to clinic negligence.
• Taylor Farms Recalls Mexican Iceberg Lettuce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell · Taylor Farms has pulled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after the FDA linked it to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting multiple states via Taco Bell restaurants.
• Body of Tondra Madruga Recovered After San Francisco Bay Boat Capsizing · The body of Tondra Madruga was recovered two days after the Volare cabin cruiser capsized in San Francisco Bay with 20 people aboard.
• Majority of Americans Unlikely to Vote for MAGA Candidates Amid Economic Pessimism · New poll shows 57% of Americans are unlikely to support MAGA candidates due to economic concerns.
• World Cup Boosts U.S. Beer Sales 14% in Host Cities but Long-Term Decline Persists · World Cup lifted beer sales in U.S. host cities 14% yet consumption has fallen for a decade amid health and economic concerns.
• Trump Endorses Darline Graham Nordone for South Carolina Senate Seat · President Donald Trump endorsed Darline Graham Nordone to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by her late brother Lindsey Graham in South Carolina.
• ICE Officer with Violent History and Mental Health Issues Faces Scrutiny After Fatal Shooting · An ICE officer with a history of violence and mental health issues is under investigation after fatally shooting a Colombian immigrant in Maine.
• Century-Old Pipe Bursts Flooding Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles · A century-old water main burst on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, flooding streets and stranding vehicles with no injuries reported.
• Cyclospora Outbreak at Taco Bell Traced to Mexican Lettuce Supplier · A cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell iceberg lettuce from Mexico has prompted removal of the ingredient as past E. coli incidents at McDonald's, Wendy's, Chipotle, and Jack in the Box are recalled.
• Protesters Clash with Police as US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta Arrives on Super Yacht in Venice · Hundreds of demonstrators confronted riot police during the arrival of US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's super yacht in Venice.
• ICE Shooting in Maine Threatens Susan Collins' Senate Bid and GOP Control · An ICE agent killing in Maine has intensified attacks on Senator Susan Collins, jeopardizing her Senate seat and the Republican majority.
• San Francisco Mayor Urges Stricter Self-Driving Car Rules After July 4 Gridlock · San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie asked California officials for tighter autonomous vehicle regulations after Waymo robotaxis caused holiday traffic chaos.
• Trump Administration Removes 1,662 Energy Saver Web Pages Amid Heatwaves and Appliance Rule Rollbacks · The Department of Energy deleted over 1,600 pages with tips on cutting energy bills and staying cool during heatwaves shortly after proposing to end appliance efficiency standards.
• Trump Seeks Vandal-Proof Material for Reflecting Pool After Damage Dispute · President Trump seeks vandal-proof material for the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool as repairs continue amid vandalism claims and botched job allegations.
• U.S. Ambassador Tilman Fertitta Faces Protests in Venice on Yacht Diplomacy Tour · U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta encountered protests in Venice aboard his luxury yacht during a coastal diplomacy tour marking America's 250th anniversary.
• Buc-ee’s First Wisconsin Store Delayed to Early 2028 Over Sewer Project · Buc-ee’s Oak Creek location opening pushed from early 2027 to early 2028 with no official reason given.
• DHS Secretary Mullin Vows to Prosecute Illegal Voters After Trump Revives Election Claims · Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pledges aggressive pursuit of voter fraud and threatened state officials over data sharing.
• Maryland Soldier John Pumphrey Identified After 246 Years via DNA · DNA testing and genealogy finally identify Pvt. John Pumphrey, a Maryland teen who died at the 1780 Battle of Camden.
• ICE Arrests Hit Record High of 1,400+ Per Day in July · ICE averaged over 1,400 daily arrests in early July, surpassing previous records.
• Legal Challenges Likely to Derail Trump Administration's Endangered Species Act Rule Repeal · Professor Patrick Parenteau argues the Trump administration's attempt to rescind the ESA harm rule faces significant legal hurdles.
• Declassified Docs Show Russia Tried to Boost Trump in 2020, Contradicting His Claims · White House documents reveal Russia sought to aid Trump's 2020 campaign, a fact Trump has long denied.
• Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Off Mexico's Chiapas Coast Triggers Tsunami Warning · A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Mexico's Chiapas coast triggered a tsunami warning and shook Guatemala and El Salvador.
• Coca-Cola Pauses Fairlife U.S. Production Following Cyberattack · Coca-Cola temporarily suspended Fairlife U.S. production after a third-party cyberattack compromised business systems.
• Texas Floods Continue with Evacuations and Cleanup Efforts Amid Deadly Storms · Texas faces ongoing flash flood threats while cleanup begins after deadly storms killed two people.
• Brazil Launches Shark Conservation Efforts in Ilha Grande Bay · Brazilian scientists and local leaders protect pregnant blacktip sharks in Ilha Grande Bay to combat overfishing and promote ecotourism.
• Trump Accuses China of Election Hacking as Rational Power Grab · Trump frames China election interference as a pretext to consolidate power before midterms
• Obama Criticizes JD Vance for Ignoring Wife's Immigrant Background · Former President Obama rebukes Vice President Vance for nativist immigration rhetoric given his wife's immigrant heritage.
• Cat Fridge Survives 40 Days in Colorado Wilderness Before Reunion · A cat named Fridge survived 40 days alone in the Colorado wilderness before being found and returned to her owner.