Omaha is considered a blue dot in the red state of Nebraska and now the city will have a new Democratic mayor. John Ewing, Jr., ousted a Republican incumbent and will be the first Black mayor.

Water quality website Safeswim has black-flagged 34 beaches across the region, meaning residents should not swim there at all. The website has also red-flagged a further 28 beaches, meaning ...

From WNBA star Angel Reese to global artist Rihanna, these were the best looks that defined the Met Museum’s chosen theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” ...

oversized black hats, and striking bodysuits. The Independent followed along live to bring you all the very best looks from the red carpet. Here are the best-dressed celebrities at the 2025 Met Gala.

His presence marked a historic moment as he became the first Indian male actor to grace the Met Gala red carpet. SRK's outfit blended classic elegance with contemporary flair. The sleek black suit ...

Marking the opening of The Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ the Met ... the world’s attention on the red carpet. Only a carefully curated list ...

The resurgence of braids is a way for Black people to reclaim and reframe ... Braids themselves are not a monolith—as the red carpet styling exhibits, styles range from cornrows and knotless ...

She was accompanied by husband Doug Emhoff. Walton Goggins pulled off a black and white suit with a long, monochrome kilt on the Met Gala red carpet. It was the 53-year-old's first Met Gala but he ...

For the haute couture occasion, Jennie rocked a pair of black suit pants with a matching off-the-shoulder top that featured a long train in the back. To finish off her ensemble, which perfectly ...

Elsewhere, attendees used the theme to pay homage to individual Black icons. In the first of two red-carpet looks, Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo, one of the Met Gala’s co-chairs ...

The Ferrari badges are still where they are supposed to be, and the yellow brake calipers behind the black Y-spoke alloys ... looks great with a touch of red, and this is the hue that dominates ...