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 ...

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In an era where data drives decision-making, city and county governments face the challenge of managing complex operations with precision and efficiency. From urban planning and emergency response to ...

Technology is increasingly taking a more critical role in the evolution of urban mobility. Cities worldwide are grappling with congestion, pollution, and inefficient transportation systems. As urban ...

Geocoding is rapidly becoming a critical tool for the insurance industry, enabling more precise risk assessment by pinpointing the exact location of insured properties. As insurers move beyond ...

The laugh-out-loud workplace comedy “30 Rock” (2006–2013) averaged more than seven jokes per minute, using the gamut of gags to get guffaws. Beyond a spectacular cast (Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy ...

Ahead of the November presidential election, just 19% of Americans say democracy in the United States is a good example for other countries to follow, according to a Pew Research Center survey ...

Cognitive dissonance is a psychological term that describes the discomfort you feel when your beliefs don’t line up with your actions. Or it could refer to the tension of holding two conflicting ...

Any time a rebellious cop plays by their own rules, a victim trips while running from a killer, or the hero finds a henchman who wears the exact same size as them, that’s a movie trope. Understanding ...

The publics surveyed are largely skeptical that democracy in the U.S., at least in its current form, is a good example for other countries to follow. A median of four-in-ten across the 34 nations ...