Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

The Trump administration pulled the plug on IRS Direct File, a pilot program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free. But there are still many no-cost filing options available, ...

Okay, so by now, I’m assuming you’ve heard all about sulfates. Some people love ‘em, some people hate ‘em, some people swear they’re awful for their hair and their hair color, and some people say they ...

Music’s biggest night took place on Sunday, making many of your favorite artists Grammy winners. Kendrick Lamar, who made history at the 2025 Grammys for winning all five awards he was nominated for ...

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 ...

A massive surge in billionaire wealth threatens our everyday lives and economy, from the rights of workers to the stability of the social safety net. As elites gather this week in Davos, Switzerland ...

Sorry, Bad Bunny haters: The show will go on. The three-time Grammy-winning rapper, 31, is all set to take the stage as the headliner during this year's Apple Music ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Free File is not Direct File, which the IRS has discontinued for the 2026 tax season. This tax season, according to the IRS, eight private-sector partners are offering guided tax software products ...

The 2026 tax season is upon us. The IRS will begin accepting federal tax returns on Jan. 26 and, for most taxpayers, the last day to file is April 15, 2026. People in areas impacted by FEMA-designated ...

He is the first Spanish-language artist to win the ceremony’s top prize. Kendrick Lamar with SZA took record of the year, and Billie Eilish won song of the year. Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean and Lola Young ...

Does ChatGPT harm critical thinking abilities? A new study from researchers at MIT’s Media Lab has returned some concerning results. The study divided 54 subjects—18 to 39 year-olds from the Boston ...