Stories for you

  • ScienceAssociated Press

    Does your dog understand when you say 'fetch the ball'? A new study in Hungary says yes

    Many dog owners believe their pets understand and respond not only to commands such as “sit” and “stay,” but also to words referring to their favorite objects. A new study in Hungary has found that beyond being able to respond to commands like “roll over,” dogs can learn to associate words with specific objects — a relationship with language called referential understanding that had been unproven in dogs until now. "When we are talking about objects, objects are external to the dogs, and dogs

    3-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • LifestyleHuffPost

    Tales Of An Aging Drag Queen

    Get ready with a 74-year-old drag performer who's still got it — and won't be retiring anytime soon.

    10-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • NewsThe Independent

    50 Cent reacts to lawsuit naming his ex-girlfriend as Diddy’s ‘sex worker’

    The lawsuit claims Ms Joy was paid a monthly fee for her services

    2-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • BusinessThe Independent

    How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend helped topple the crypto king

    Sam Bankman-Fried is staring down a future of a life behind bars after he was convicted on all charges at his fraud trial. His former girlfriend – and accomplice – Caroline Ellison played a key role in bringing him down. Martha McHardy reports

    8-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • NewsThe Independent

    The end of an era for the French language?

    Nations reviewing their dependence on French reflects the deep divide between Paris and capitals across the Sahel – which could have long-term economic implications

    5-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • PoliticsAssociated Press

    Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

    When No Labels' critics got the loudest, it was Joe Lieberman who came to the group's defense. Despite its benign stated mission, No Labels inflamed many people across politics by working to recruit a third-party presidential candidate that some fear might tilt the 2024 election in Donald Trump's favor. At almost every major turn, Lieberman served as the group's chief public defender.

    5-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!
  • StyleThe Independent

    Euro 2024 kits: Every shirt so far ranked and rated

    A needlessly detailed look at the kits on offer at this summer’s European Championship in Germany

    7-min read
    Thanks for your feedback!