To do that, JR East partnered with The Pokémon Company and centered the train around Pikachu, the instantly recognizable character from the Pokémon franchise. Pikachu’s familiarity and popularity with ...

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 ...

Scientists have recovered a sample of DNA from a Leonardo da Vinci drawing that could belong to the Renaissance polymath. In April 2024, researchers working with the Leonardo da Vinci DNA Project ...

Cybercriminals have discovered a way to bypass detection engines for malicious QR codes, which are designed to protect email users. Now, they’re spamming inboxes with fraudulent QR codes generated ...

A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion — the second-largest U.S. lottery prize ever. The winner, who has not been publicly identified, bought the ...

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 ...

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has begun installing QR code-based information boards on select highways in and around Bengaluru to aid emergency services and improve commuter ...

Microsoft is previewing a new AI-assisted tool for Visual Studio Code Insiders called the JavaScript/TypeScript Modernizer. It's designed to help developers modernize older JavaScript or TypeScript ...

Like most married couples, Prince William and Kate Middleton have a well-rehearsed secret code that they often use to subtly communicate during public outings. This sweet covert language was spotted ...

Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing could reveal a lucky winner of the eighth-largest jackpot in game history. The Mega Millions jackpot is at an estimated $980 million with a cash value of $445.3 ...

Photoshop and other professional image creation programs are often expensive and complicated. Fortunately, there are many alternatives that cost nothing and are easy to use, making them great for ...