Anyone who’s worked in a restaurant knows that the chaos never really stops—it just shifts from the lunch rush to the dinner ...

There’s this meme in which the phrase “TOOL mosh pits” is emblazoned across a photo of men in suits playing chess. Get it?

Whether used to show forced politeness or quiet horror, the meme nails the universal experience of pretending to listen while mentally screaming. Two different screenshots from the same scene are ...

The brainrot meme genre has reached the level of in-house production, meaning countries are creating their own versions of degradation and "rot" of their brain in their native languages.

Spring is officially here, and Rita’s Italian Ice is celebrating the only way it knows how—by giving away a lot of free Italian Ice. On Thursday, March 20, 2025, the frozen treat chain is ...

The memes that have emerged depict ChatGPT and Grok as rivals in a lighthearted AI "war," with internet users comparing their respective abilities, quirks, and unique features. Some memes showcase ...

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 catchy ‘Bacon, egg and cheese’ song by New York rapper Wavyrioo has become a viral trend on TikTok. Here’s everything to know about it. This 2022 song, originally a tribute to the iconic ...

Busy days call for meals that don’t require a long list of steps. Italian meals are often built on a few solid techniques, making them easy to prepare without extra fuss. Having a go-to set of recipes ...

Downstairs, it's Italian food at Pulcinella!, a restaurant mixing a homey, old school feel with young energy and modern style. Upstairs, it's The Original Nite Cap, a bar that hosts a range of ...

Alberto Angela has made a career out of exploring his hometown. Here are his favourite spots to unearth Rome's millennia of secrets, from the Vatican Museums to Ostia Antica. From the 1st-Century ...

While there’s no singular quality that makes a great dinner plate, you know when you have a less-than specimen: It looks cheap, and it chips and scratches easily. Among those that are well made ...