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From 8-year-olds to trans anarchists, gun owners aren’t who you think

The demographics of gun ownership are changing, with a huge uptick in Black and Latino people, women and members of the LGBTQ community. Meanwhile, gun influencers are getting younger and younger. Holly Baxter speaks with the people at the forefront of the change — and considers how high a price people feel they have to pay for freedom

<p>Naomi, Charli, Kennedy and Brooke Thrasher, known online as the Survival Sisters, have been attending shooting ranges since they were four years old</p>

<p>President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson</p>

Livepolitics

House Republicans threaten to tank Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ after marathon Senate vote

Republicans fall into line on the ‘big, beautiful bill’ once again

<p>Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene</p>

Politics

MTG calls pressure to meet Trump’s megabill deadline ‘a s***show’

<p>Donald Trump will be paid $16 million by Paramount to settle a lawsuit over a ‘60 Minutes’ interview.</p>

politics

Paramount agrees to pay Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit CBS News called ‘meritless’

<p>Matt Damon leads Christopher Nolan's new epic 'The Odyssey' as the Greek hero Odysseus</p>

Teaser trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey leaks online after official screenings

<p>Defense lawyers comfort Sean 'Diddy' Combs while discussing how to handle a note sent by jurors on Tuesday </p>

Livediddy on trial

Diddy jury to resume deliberations on RICO charge after reaching verdict on other counts

Explaining the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

<p>Bryan Kohberger is set to plead guilty on Wednesday at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise, Idaho</p>

Livecrime

Bryan Kohberger plea deal: Idaho murder suspect set to appear in court

California fireworks warehouse catches fire and explodes

<p>Democratic New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani</p>

politics

Mamdani hits back at Trump’s deportation threat: ‘We will not accept this intimidation’

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Jonathan Ross remarks on Tom Cruise’s appearance after surgery speculation

<p>The FBI has placed Cindy Rodriguez Singh on the agency's Ten Most Wanted list after she was charged with murdering her six-year-old son</p>

crime

Texas mom accused of son’s murder added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list

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23 greatest movie endings of all time, ranked

<p>Trump and Netanyahu meet at the White House in April this year</p>

middle east

Trump claims Israel has agreed to 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

<p>Jeff Bezos holds Amelia Earhart's aviation glasses while speaking about his flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket into space on 20 July, 2021 in Van Horn, Texas</p>

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Jeff Bezos-backed satellite costing him $100m is lost in space

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Pentagon halts promised weapons shipments to Ukraine

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news

Former Marvel editor-in chief Jim Shooter dies, aged 73

<p>The Dalai Lama presides over an event celebrating his 90th birthday earlier this week</p>

news

Inside Asia's Conclave as the Dalai Lama reveals succession plan

Wimbledon live: Djokovic praises 'miracle pills' for win

Trump Reshapes The World

President Donald Trump talks with reporters on Air Force One after visiting a migrant detention center in Ochopee, Fla., Tuesday, July 1, 2025, as he heads back to Joint Base Andrew, Md

politics

‘We’ll have to arrest him’: Trump threatens jail for Mamdani in NYC and calls Biden a ‘son of a b****’ in wild ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ visit

<p>Investor James Fishback, a former DOGE adviser, has launched the FSD PAC to counter Musk’s ‘antics.’ The PAC takes a swipe at Tesla’s ‘Full Self Driving,’ and stands for ‘Full Support for Donald.’</p>

politics

Trump ally and mega investor launches PAC to go against Musk

<p>A poll has found that more than half of Americans think ICE has gone too far when it comes to arresting migrants. It comes as the Trump administration has promised to deliver the largest deportation operation in America’s history.</p>

politics

More than half of Americans – and 83% of Democrats – say ICE has gone ‘too far’ in arresting migrants: poll

<p>The Environmental Protection Agency is putting its lab rats and zebrafish up for adoption as changes by the Trump administration shutter much of its research</p>

politics

EPA staffers are trying to get people to adopt lab rats as Trump team shuts down research projects

Anthony Hopkins as Dr Hannibal Lecter in ‘The Silence of the Lambs’

POLITICS

Did Trump nab his Hannibal Lecter? At ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Kristi Noem says ICE ‘detained a cannibal’

<p>After Donald Trump offered to teach detained migrants how to run away from alligators, the hosts of Fox & Friends cheerfully repeated his ‘advice’ to ‘not run in a straight line.’</p>

POLITICS

Fox & Friends yuk it up over Trump Alligator Alcatraz ‘advice’

<p>A graphic advertisement for the migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, which MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson visited on Tuesday.</p>

politics

MAGA star skewered for gleefully promoting ‘official Alligator Alcatraz merch’: ‘The banality of evil’

<p>Federal agents guard an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in downtown Los Angeles on Friday June 13 2025</p>

Politics

Workers living in fear of ICE raids in Los Angeles are hiding ‘like Anne Frank’

<p>Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed the FBI was reviewing ‘tens of thousands’ of videos that showed Epstein with underage people</p>

politics

Bondi claims DOJ is reviewing ‘tens of thousands’ of videos of Epstein with children, but no one seems to know what they are

<p>Donald Trump raises his fist after being shot at the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on July 13 last year. Aides thought he had been shot ‘four or five times’ because there was so much blood, according to a new book</p>

politics

Trump was bleeding so much on the hospital bed after attempted assassination that staff thought he had been hit five times

<p>President Donald Trump had ditched his plans to move the FBI out of Washington, D.C., and is instead ready to house them in the former U.S. Agency for International Development headquarters</p>

politics

Trump ditches plans to move FBI out of DC and is instead ready to house them in old USAID headquarters

<p>ICEBlock, an anonymous crowd-sourced app lets users report ICE sightings, rocketed to the top of the App Store after coverage on CNN</p>

POLITICS

Meet ICEblock: The app that lets residents know when immigration agents are in their community

<p>The Justice Department is commanding prosecutors to ‘prioritize and maximally pursue denaturalization proceedings’ as Trump seeks to ramp up immigrant removals from the United States</p>

politics

Trump’s Justice Department wants to denaturalize citizens. Can he do that?

<p>Educators across the U.S. have described their shock and outrage as the Department of Education looks to make good on its promise to slim down, costing billions in funding to local school districts</p>

politics

DOE withholds billions from school for teacher training and afterschool programs in districts as it looks to trim agency

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Runaway pig causes chaos on major road

<p>A rice field in Japan, where shortages are ongoing</p>

Trump claims Japan won’t take American rice despite shortage

<p>People move through Newark Liberty International Airport </p>

Why Americans are flying more than ever

"Andor" Season 2 Launch Event

The Star Wars actor who director James Gunn says would be ‘great’ as Wonder Woman

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<p>Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was blocked from the US Olympic team as a result of World Aquatics rules</p>

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UPenn bans transgender athletes from female sports and revokes some of Lia Thomas’ records in Trump admin deal

<p>A former FBI special agent supervisor hired prostitutes while on assignments, the Justice Department’s watchdog body has claimed</p>

crime

FBI Special Agent supervisor hired prostitutes on assignments, watchdog claims

<p>High bacteria levels have forced beaches in several states to close ahead of the Fourth of July weekend</p>

news

High bacteria levels have forced beaches in these states to close ahead of July 4

<p>Several popular companies are facing boycott calls this month over workers’ rights and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policy changes</p>

business

Here are the companies facing boycotts this month over workers’ rights and DEI policy changes

<p>Sacha Baron Cohen as Mephisto in 'Ironheart'</p>

culture

Marvel fans celebrate ‘amazing’ villain debut after years of waiting

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Post Malone falls off stage while trying to toast fan

<p>John Morrison (left) and Frank Harwood (right) have been identified as the firefighters killed in Sunday's ambush shooting in Idaho.</p>

Crime

Firefighters killed by suspect with ‘Nazi tendencies’ in Idaho ambush are named

<p>A beachgoer discovered about 70 pounds of cocaine inside bizarre bags with Yosemite Sam on them on a Florida beach, authorities said. </p>

CRIME

Mysterious packages featuring picture of Yosemite Sam and containing cocaine washed ashore on Florida beach

<p>Sabine Thrift, 59, faces child neglect charges, while Tamara Stoiber, 37, is charged with child neglect and false imprisonment.</p>

Crime

Two women accused of child neglect after 5-year-olds shut in shed in Florida heat

<p>Luxury jewelry purchases are up among Americans despite a decline in purchases across most other luxury categories</p>

business

Americans are spending less on luxury items but this market still shines

<p>The most beautiful airports in America</p>

TRAVEL

The six most beautiful airports in the world for 2025 have been revealed — and two are in the US

<p>Charles Ernest Lopez, 24, was arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Natanael Reyes, 68 and Guadalupe Flores, 74, in a Houston, Texas park</p>

Crime

Two elderly men were killed in an ambush in the park. Now cops say they have arrested the suspect

Obit Jimmy Swaggart

NEWS

Controversial televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at age 90 two weeks after being rushed to the hospital

<p>Top Democratic donors are concerned after Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani secured the party’s nomination for New York City mayor </p>

politics

‘It’s disgusting’: Top Democratic donors rant about Mamdani’s primary win and what it means for future of party

Crime

Nearly 20 years ago a woman was shot dead as she left the gym. Cops say they just arrested her killer

<p>Beyoncé and Gavin Adcock</p>

Country singer Gavin Adcock issues uncensored warning to Beyoncé after slamming Cowboy Carter

<p>Michigan is reportedly set to announce that all of the lead water pipes have finally been replaced in its southeastern city of Flint, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. The city is the site of one of the nation’s worst water crises, which began more than a decade ago</p>

NEWS

Years after problems with Flint’s water emerged, the town has finally replaced all of its lead pipes

<p>Elon Musk stands next to President Donald Trump with a Tesla car in the background. Musk was once considered the 'First Buddy' as he maintained a seemingly close relationship with Trump throughout his work at the Department of Government Efficiency</p>

politics

Tesla stock drops as Trump and Musk reignite their feud and president suggests deporting tech mogul

<p>Since 2019, AMC has shut down 169 theaters as a cost-cutting measure.</p>

AMC Theaters are bumping up the number of ads before movies

World

Executions, arrests and paranoia: Inside Iran’s crackdown on its own people after Israeli strikes

<p>A man holds portraits of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini </p>

<p>Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert appeared on Prime Time with Alex Stein to discuss whether or not the moon landing was real. </p>

Politics

Boebert questions if US moon landing was real as bizarre ‘tin-foil hat’ interview goes off the rails

<p>Roy Scheider as Martin Brody in ‘Jaws’, which celebrates its 50th anniversary</p>

IN FOCUSMOVIES

Jaws and effect: How Spielberg’s epic changed our relationship with sharks forever

<p>Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said they would have likely cut interest rates had it not been for Trump's tariffs</p>

POLITICS

Interest rates would have been cut, if not for Trump’s tariffs, Fed chair says

<p>Katy Perry tears up on stage during tour amid Orlando Bloom breakup</p>

Katy Perry fights back tears during tour amid Orlando Bloom breakup

<p>Novak Djokovic was grateful for his 'miracle pills' during his win over Alexandre Muller at Wimbledon</p>

wimbledon

Novak Djokovic praises ‘miracle pills’ for easing ‘absolute worst’ feeling during Wimbledon win

<p>Carlos Alcaraz leads the men’s contenders at Wimbledon</p>

wimbledon

Wimbledon 2025: Men’s and Women’s seeds list and tracker

Culture

<p>Emily Bader and Tom Blyth will star in film adaptation</p>

Netflix shares long-awaited announcement on Emily Henry adaptation

<p>Tom Hardy and Al Pacino</p>

Tom Hardy shares hilarious verdict on Al Pacino’s cockney accent

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Billie Joe Armstrong throws Green Day fan off stage for playing Oasis

<p>Liam Gallagher</p>

Liam Gallagher apologises for posting anti-Asian slur ahead of tour

<p>L-R: David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Rick Wright at Live 8 London in Hyde Park, 2 July 2005</p>

How the Pink Floyd reunion topped a miraculous Live 8 line-up

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Bradley Walsh accepts ‘incorrect’ The Chase answer from Jenny Ryan

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A mod ballet: the rousing revival of Pete Townshend’s Quadrophenia

<p>An extreme close-up of Telly and a 12-year-old girl making out, mouths grimly colliding, opens the film</p>

Thirty years later, Kids still has the power to disgust

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Netflix is about to remove ‘greatest’ Original series after nine years

<p>‘The Wire’ character Stringer Bell, played by Idris Elba</p>

Idris Elba shares ‘honest’ confession about The Wire

IndyBest

<p>We considered comfort, portability and more during testing</p>

Best camping chairs 2025, tried and tested in the great outdoors

<p>As an outdoor cooking enthusiast, I’ve tested my fair share of grills</p>

Ninja’s portable grill might be compact, but it can air fry and bake

<p>Podiatrists Dr Fuchs and Bruce Pinker recommend slipping on a pair of shoes with good cushioning, proper arch support and breathable materials </p>

Best shoes for standing all day that are comfortable and supportive

<p>The console will be back in stock – but probably not for long</p>

Walmart+ members get exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 perk today

Lifestyle

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Radio 2’s Sara Cox reveals she tracks her children when they’re apart

Health & Families

I’m a microbiologist. Here’s what I never eat, and why I avoid picnics

Keeping children healthy and active this summer is crucial for their physical and mental wellbeing (Alamy/PA)

Health & Families

10 fun ways to keep kids active and healthy this summer

Chinese Starbucks competitor opens first stores in the US

<p>Bad dreams can impact your sleep</p>

Health & Families

Sleep expert explains how nightmares are taking years off your life

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Judy Murray says ‘feeling trapped’ as a mum led to son Andy’s career

<p>A biologist looks at microplastics found in sea species</p>

Groundbreaking study finds microplastics in human reproductive fluids

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AI is weeding Gen X out of the job market – it’s time to fight back

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Meet the HP Smart Tank series — your next printer for 2025

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Trump plans to sign executive order to end sanctions on Syria

<p>Police rescue man from river in dramatic nighttime body cam video</p>

Watch: Police pull man from Arizona river in dramatic nighttime rescue

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NBA prospect swears after finding out his new home in the draft

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Kari Lake’s embarrassing flub on question on the language of Armenia

Travel

I try United’s business class — here’s what I love and what I don’t

The Independent’s US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill puts United’s Polaris business-class suite to the test on flights between London Heathrow and Newark. The seat can cost up to $11,000 on this route. Ted discovers how much bang you get for this big pile of bucks

<p>Ted’s Polaris experience takes place on a Boeing 767</p>

<p>More than 60 passengers reported illness outbreaks onboard <em>Ventura</em> in 2024</p>

P&O Cruises sued by passengers who fell ill on ‘filthy’ ship

<p>Tourists cool off in the Trocadero Fountain at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris </p>

Eiffel Tower summit closed and parks open overnight in France heatwave

<p>Heathrow hurdle: Holidaymakers wait at check-in at London Heathrow Terminal 3</p>

Time to chuck out check-in for flights

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Who was Jennette McCurdy’s mom? Jennifer Aniston cast in role for TV adaptation of ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died'

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Tony Parker blows Kai Cenat's mind with a 24/7 Nando's restaurant in his home

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'Spend Elon Musk's money' games are everywhere - and the reactions are simply brilliant

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Citizen astronomers see moment star explodes by playing ‘spot the difference’

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Citizen astronomers see moment star explodes by playing ‘spot the difference’

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'Disgusting' image of Trump at Alligator Alcatraz 'sums up MAGA', critics claim

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GTA 6 LIVE: Pre-order speculation swells as Rockstar makes key website update