Dear Eric: I have a loving and attentive husband, two adult children who stay in touch, lots of relatives (many of whom live near me and with whom I have monthly contact.) I am in my late 70s and know ...

During his campaign, Adams pitched himself as a “blue-collar mayor” who could relate to the city’s working class and work with the business sector Adams begins a new year and kicks off his ...

Dear Eric: A couple of months ago, at a party hosted by a friend – let’s call him Jaxsen – I met this guy. We talked briefly, and he seemed nice, but I didn’t ask for his number because I didn’t know ...

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 ...

Editor's note: Eric Dane died on Feb. 19, 2026, after battling ALS, a progressive neurological disease. He shared the news of his diagnosis in April 2025 and became a public advocate for research and ...