Arab Gulf countries, battered economically and physically by the war with Iran, were keen to put on a united front at a key regional meeting on April 28, 2026. Gathering in the Saudi city Jeddah, ...

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 ...

Penn State's annual Blue-White event was more of a spring practice than a scrimmage due to weather. New head coach Matt Campbell and his staff showcased a team with over 50 new players. Quarterback ...

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Péter Magyar compares media coverage to Nazi-era Germany and aims to ‘restore its public service character’ Hungary’s prime minister-elect has vowed to suspend state media news coverage, describing it ...

The company behind many of the slot-style gambling machines in Missouri convenience stores will suspend the operation of the machines effective Friday, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway ...

JEFFERSON CITY — A Senate committee conducted a busy hearing Wednesday over a House bill that aims to establish a Video Lottery Terminal system in Missouri. The bill would call for the removal of ...

It’s the same name on the ballot as in 2022, but the outcome will be anything but, Republicans promised at a unity breakfast Wednesday in Naperville. Former state Sen. Darren Bailey handily won his ...

Freeland and Hudsonville Unity Christian faced off in the Division 2 boys basketball state championship on Saturday, March 14. EAST LANSING — After a lid seemingly settled over both Breslin Center ...

EAST LANSING - Scott Soodsma looked down his bench in the third quarter. He saw his starting forward sitting next to him in foul trouble and his starting guard in crutches with his ankle wrapped in ...

Two programs separated by 125 miles but united by identical 25-3 records will meet tonight at Michigan State’s Breslin Center with the MHSAA Division 2 state championship on the line. For Freeland ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Unity Christian head coach Scott Soodsma has been around the block a few times. With 700+ wins and multiple championships, he's seen some great basketball players. But after ...