Your support helps us to tell the story
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 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 Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Snooker
Rod Lawler won a dramatic 35-minute deciding frame to take his place in today's Sweater Shop International Open final at the expense of the giant-killer Nick Pearce.
Not a ball was potted for 17 minutes before the world No 40 began his final push towards an eventual 6-5 success in a match lasting 4hr 33min.
He fashioned runs of 32 and 25 against Pearce before the former model from Gloucester eventually conceded, needing a handful of snookers.
Lawler, who eliminated Stephen Hendry in the last 32, looked as if he would be the victim of an upset this time, as he trailed 4-2 and 5-3. Pearce, the world No 204 and a 500-1 outsider before the tournament began, began to show signs of nerves for the first time when in sight of victory and finally gave way as Lawler stepped up the pressure.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments