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The health care system announced four transitions within its eastern market, which includes eight hospitals on the Island.

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 ...

Each Halloween brings trendy costumes ripped from the headlines and getups inspired by pop culture’s biggest moments, but pop culture costumes don’t just have to be whatever is trending — there are a ...