More than a year and a half after Congress created a federal grant for smaller farming states, Connecticut finalized its $53 million allotment — and eligible farmers will soon get to apply for a ...

August is an exciting time for astronomers, with one of the most impressive solar eclipses we've seen for nearly 30 years on the horizon. The upcoming eclipse on August 12 will be viewable from across ...

William Dellacamera at a press conference at Cecarelli’s Harrison Hill Farm in Northford on July 24, 2026. Dellacamera drove a tractor to Washington D.C. last year to advocate for the disaster relief ...

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 ...

When Dr. Jason Gibson began grading midterm exams for two summer history courses at Alcorn State University, he noticed a pattern that quickly became impossible to ignore. The assignment asked ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Worries about AI one day replacing human workers have intensified recently — and as it turns out, that ...

Notre Dame is preparing for a 2026 season that comes with as much hype as any for the Fighting Irish in the last 20 years, and perhaps longer. The Fighting Irish defense is a large reason for the ...

Deciding where to live rarely comes down to housing prices or job offers alone. For families with kids, the local school system can carry just as much weight. But what makes one state’s public ...

A map of the total solar eclipse in August 2026 ...