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Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom 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 producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.The…

Shaare Zion (pictured in 1995) started as a small congregation in the 1940s. It is the largest Syrian synagogue in New York, and sits on a busy street in the neighborhood of Gravesend in Brooklyn. Bebeto Matthews/AP hide caption toggle caption Bebeto Matthews/AP Two and a half weeks before the start of the Jewish New Year, Congregation Shaare Zion in Brooklyn sent out a letter to its congregants with an unprecedented request. It said that in order to secure seats for High Holidays services — the holiest days of the Jewish year — you must show proof of voter registration.…

OpenAI is planning to build five new data centers in the United States as part of the Stargate initiative, the company announced on Tuesday. The sites, which are being developed in partnership with Oracle and SoftBank, bring Stargate’s current planned capacity to nearly 7 gigawatts—roughly the same amount of power as seven large-scale nuclear reactors.“AI is different from the internet in a lot of ways, but one of them is just how much infrastructure it takes,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said during a press briefing in Abilene, Texas, on Tuesday. He argued that the US “cannot fall behind on this”…

Getty ImagesFinding the right period product for you can be a difficult taskFor many of us, our first lessons about periods were brief and practical, often limited to learning how to use pads or tampons.Alongside these traditional options, there’s now a wider range of products available, including reusable options such as menstrual cups, period pants and washable pads.Making the choice about which one is best for you can be overwhelming. You might wonder how these products work and whether they’re foolproof enough to put the fear of bleeding through your clothes at bay. Dr Tempest, a consultant gynaecologist at the…

In a shocking decision, Apple TV+ has postponed the premiere of the Jessica Chastain drama series “The Savant,” offering another chilling example of how business giants are running scared of the Trump administration, and bowing to pressure before it even exists. The series had been scheduled to premiere Sept. 26. “After careful consideration, we have made the decision to postpone ‘The Savant,’” an Apple TV+ spokesperson said in a statement to Variety. “We appreciate your understanding and look forward to releasing the series at a future date.” Based on Cosmopolitan’s 2019 article “Is It Possible to Stop a Mass Shooting Before It…

Marshawn Lynch has transitioned well from his NFL career to a career in acting, and he’s set to act in another project soon. Per Deadline’s Matt Grobar, the former running back will star in a half-hour private eye comedy from Max Searle, creator of “Dave,” owned by Amazon MGM Studios. According to Grobar, Lynch will play a retired athlete who becomes a Las Vegas private investigator after taking a different route than a typical former athlete. The show will be produced by Luke Dillon and Luke Maxwell of 3 Arts Entertainment, Will Arnett and Marc Forman of Electric Avenue and…

Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Most paleobiologists believe humanity truly began around 2 million years ago with a species known as Homo habilis. Part of this evolutionary demarcation stems from the theory that the early hominins were some of the first primates to consistently shift from the role of “prey” to that of “predator.” But according to an analysis of tiny injuries on two fossilized H. habilis jaw fragments, some researchers now believe our ancestors required a bit more time to ascend the food chain. The evidence is explored in a…

New research ranks the 100 most populous U.S. cities by the abundance—and affordability—of their vegan and vegetarian offerings.

Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to the airwaves after Disney lifted its indefinite suspension of the US late-night show, but two of the largest affiliate owners – Sinclair Broadcasting Group and Nexstar Media Group – will not air the long-running programme.Disney owns the broadcaster ABC, home of Jimmy Kimmel Live!. On Monday evening, Disney announced that the show would return following discussions with Kimmel’s team and network representatives. However, two of the major affiliate operators have not reversed course.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listKeeping the show off those affiliate TV stations significantly cuts into Kimmel’s reach. Nexstar and…

The Lake House on Canandaigua as seen from Canandaigua Lake in fall The Lake House on Canandaigua The transition from summer to fall can be a rough awakening, but planning an autumnal getaway may help soothe those end of summer vacation blues.If you’re in the mood for fall foliage, cozy afternoons enjoying chowder by the lake and evenings stargazing with s’mores in hand, head to the Finger Lakes, where The Lake House on Canandaigua offers a nice respite to take advantage of all the cooler months have to offer. Located directly on the lake, the 124-key property has an abundance…