You know the feeling. You open a blank document, reread the assignment for the fifth time, and somehow an hour disappears without a single solid paragraph on the page.For many students and ...

Former Washington Mayor Donald Sadler asks the court to toss Ellen Brabo’s First Amendment retaliation claim, arguing her ...

Parents with more than one kid know very well that no two children are the same. This Instagram video is the perfect example of how the first baby is different from the second. In it, the firstborn is ...

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Friday, January 30, 2026 with the theme “We’re not lost …,” read on.

Minnesota Vikings fans have decided in the last few weeks that Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is a realistic trade […] ...

In January, I’ll teach another version of my favorite class, “Creative Critical Writing,” a graduate writing workshop dedicated to exploring diverse techniques for writing about—and with, next to or ...

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 ...

I often think that if I could take my nutrients in pill form, I would have much more time for important tasks like reading and writing. When I do make time for literary pursuits, I frequently find ...