The world in 2020: Thrift, hard work, and no smoking
What will our lives be like a decade from now? In the second part of our series, <i>Independent</i> writers glimpse the future
What will our lives be like a decade from now? In the second part of our series, <i>Independent</i> writers glimpse the future
Primary schools in hot spot areas in England will also keep their doors closed
‘It’s trying to destroy a mountain community at the height of the holiday season,’ claims Pitkin County Commissioner Patti Clapper
Brexit marks the end of an era, but it doesn’t have to be the end of the UK’s European story
'Tony is doing very well in the loving home of a foster family in Medina County,’ authorities said
Safety is the primary reason why the status of the fist bump elevated big-time this year
The British-born makeup artist will receive the honour for her services to fashion, beauty and diversity
The prime minister set some traps for the Labour leader, and Starmer may face more issues over our exit from the EU, writes John Rentoul
Prime minister accused of not being ‘honest’ with voters about downsides of his agreement - risking their anger later on
India faces a host of challenges if it is to inoculate the majority of its adult population, as Stuti Mishra reports
Trebek’s final episodes will air in January
It is still possible to contract Covid-19 after getting the first dose of the vaccine
Ivanka represents different future for Republican party than Don Jr and Eric, says expert
Wikipedia, Reddit, Yelp, and many smaller services could struggle as politicians target Facebook, Twitter, and Google
From testing eyesight with a 30-mile drive to drinkers who barricaded themselves in a Liverpool pub, here’s proof perhaps that if you didn’t laugh at some of this year’s rule-breaking you’d probably cry…
Forget air travel – next year is all about embracing the rails, says Helen Coffey
Charli D’Amelio recently encouraged her Instagram followers to stay home
Analysis: President Alberto Fernandez was instrumental in pushing through change in the predominantly Roman Catholic nation, explains Maya Oppenheim
Whether you want to cover up roots or add life into lacklustre tresses, these are the essentials to use to keep hair healthy
The less Trumpist of Georgia’s two Republican senators says he’s a man of his word – but he’s passing up opportunities to defend himself
After a year of disappointment and sadness, the news that New Year’s Eve is all but cancelled is a welcome relief, says Sophie Gallagher
From Netflix to Disney, there are thousands of films and TV series to discover as tougher restrictions are enforced
Josh Hawley joins long-shot GOP challenge to toss out electoral votes as states certify results and find no evidence of fraud
Death penalty opponents are cautiously optimistic they have enough bipartisan support from lawmakers to pass a bill next year ending executions in Virginia
Many of us decided to re-evaluate our relationship to personal possessions during a pandemic-hit 2020 – Britany Robinson talked to three women who took it a step further