Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.

Mental health evaluation ordered for ex-UGA student’s convicted killer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Jose Ibarra - the man who was convicted of killing a former University of Georgia nursing student and whose trial and conviction set off a national immigration debate during a presidential election year - has...

New book exposes Jill Biden's power grab amid husband's political demise
Fox News' Brooke Singman reports as former Jill Biden aide Anthony Bernal refused to appear at a House hearing investigating former President Biden's decline. Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for Jill Biden, weighs in. NEWYou can now listen...

Bangladesh's LDC graduation: risks & readiness
Bangladesh is at a landmark in the nation’s life—one of jubilation and an invitation to strategic contemplation. Bangladesh. With its anticipated graduation from the United Nations’ List of Least Developed Countries (LDCs) by 2026, the nation is...

‘Married to Medicine’ Star Dr. Heavenly Kimes Enters Politics With Bid for Georgia State Legislature
“Married to Medicine” star Dr. Heavenly Kimes is ready to add another title to her résumé, as the popular reality TV star has announced her run to become Georgia State Representative in the state’s 93rd district. “I’m Dr. Heavenly Kimes. A mother....

Bambara’s reincarnation
The moniker “noise rock” has been applied liberally to the New York-via-Georgia trio Bambara — twin brothers Blaze and Reid Bateh, along with William Brookshire — for nearly two decades of their ascendance. But sanding the burrs off their boots...
Clark Hunt’s 9-year-old relative dies in the Texas floods
Janie Hunt, the 9-year-old cousin of Chiefs owner Clark Hunt, died in the fatal floods in Texas last week. According to the Dallas Morning News, Janie Hunt of Dallas was one of the missing campers from Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country. Her...

Inside Sarina Wiegman’s gameplan to save England from Women’s Euro 2025 embarrassment
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...

My mother saw my potential long before I did
Asmita Adhikari never planned to stand in the spotlight; she used to shy away from it. A trained nurse from Damak, Jhapa, she grew up quietly singing bhajans at home, encouraged by her mother, who saw her potential long before she did. Her...
Georgia Tech Golf Stars Report: Cink Shines, Kuchar Struggles
Stewart Cink narrowly missed clinching his first senior major championship at the U.S. Senior Open, finishing just one stroke behind Padraig Harrington. Cink shot a final round of 68, sharing a competitive day with five lead changes and three...

Dubai’s villa values rise 180% above post-pandemic levels
Dubai’s freehold villas are valued at 180 per cent above post-pandemic levels and apartment valuations are 73 per cent higher since the pandemic as the emirate's property sector continues to boom despite a monthly slowdown in transactions, a new...

Atlanta United coach talks about return of Miguel Almiron and his time at Newcastle United
Miguel Almiron moved from Newcastle United to Atlanta United on 30 January 2025. Almost exactly six years to the day (31 January 2019) when he moved in the opposite direction. Only three weeks earlier, former Scotland international Kenny Miller...

All-Star Byron Buxton’s most important superpower for Twins: Availability
By Dave Campbell The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS — For all the evidence that Byron Buxton has had an All-Star season, the supporting statistics start and end with this simple number: 73. That’s the total of games in which the Minnesota Twins have...

'Married To Medicine's Dr. Heavenly Kimes Is Running For Georgia State Office
Married to Medicine star Dr. Heavenly Kimes is taking on a new role that goes beyond giving patients a healthy smile. The Bravo cosmetic dentist is transitioning from dentistry to politics, announcing her candidacy as a Democrat for Georgia state...

Confederate memorials found across metro Atlanta and Georgia
Here are the most visible places in metro Atlanta that commemorate the Confederacy and its leaders. (And for more information about Confederate and segregation-era politicians honored at the Capitol, click here.) LION OF THE CONFEDERACY (REMOVED...

Does NBA Subsidize WNBA? All Financial Details Revealed After All-Star Weekend Message
The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game had all the makings of a thrilling night—Caitlin Clark’s replacement making headlines, Napheesa Collier steering Team Collier to victory—but none of that was the real story. Before the ball even tipped, players made...

Is Musk’s new party nothing more than a spoiler? That may be what he wants
American history shows that Elon Musk’s new third party is not likely to be viable on its own, but may garner enough support to pose a threat to both Republicans and Democrats by swinging local elections or forcing the major parties to compromise...

Atlanta Bites: New menu items, new restaurants & special event | July 2025
Zaxby's now offering a lemon pepper dry rub. Photo courtesy of Zaxby's ATLANTA - Here is the latest information about Fourth of July dining deals, special foodie events, new menu items, new restaurants, and more in the metro Atlanta area. Special...

Georgia Trend Daily – July 2, 2025
July 2, 2025 Capitol Beat News Dave Williams reports that state energy regulators Tuesday unanimously approved Georgia Power’s plan to freeze customer rates for the next three years. Under an agreement the Atlanta-based utility and the Georgia...

Megan Thee Stallion's Pete & Thomas Foundation to Honor Southern Black Girls Founder LaTosha Brown and 13-Year-Old Mental Health Advocate Mila Henry
Trailblazing Leader and Black Girl Joy Grant Recipient to Be Honored at Star-Studded Event Hosted by Taraji P. Henson in New York City SELMA, Ala., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a powerful demonstration of how investing in Black girls creates a...

Georgia man dies in head-on collision June 29 near Hardeeville
A Georgia man died following a head-on collision June 29 near Hardeeville, according to officials. Mark Lang, 61, of Stone Mountain, Ga., died at the scene from injuries he sustained in the accident, Jasper County Coroner Jeremiah Vaigneur said....