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Mia Drennan’s global finance company was founded on credit card debt and the desire to be her own boss. Here she tells Lydia Spencer-Elliott about how she stuck to her guns - and backed herself along the way Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/mia-drennan-female-entrepreneur-billionaire-b2898749.html Author : Lydia Spencer-Elliott Publish date : 2026-02-09 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The American won for the second time in three weeks, denying Hideki Matsuyama and resisting a late charge from Scottie Scheffler Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/golf/chris-gotterup-phoenix-open-leaderboard-scottie-scheffler-matsuyama-b2916400.html Author : Jack Rathborn Publish date : 2026-02-09 02:26:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Puerto Rican superstar could break viewing records when he takes the stage at the Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, with further performances from Green Day and Charlie Puth as the New England Patriots take on the Seattle Seahawks Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/super-bowl-2026-bad-bunny-live-nfl-trump-b2916003.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-02-09 00:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The former Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has become what observers say is a symbol of the 2020 crackdown on press freedoms in Hong Kong Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/hong-kong-china-beijing-communist-party-british-b2916345.html Author : Kanis Leung Publish date : 2026-02-08 22:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

National Pizza Day takes place February 9 each year Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/national-pizza-day-2026-free-discount-deals-b2916281.html Author : Carsen Holaday Publish date : 2026-02-08 19:44:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Vonn ruptured her ACL nine days before the event but decided to still compete in Cortina d’Ampezzo, with the race won by her teammate, reigning world champion Breezy Johnson Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/winter-olympics/lindsey-vonn-crash-winter-olympics-downhill-cortina-b2916178.html Author : Flo Clifford Publish date : 2026-02-08 17:05:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Conservatives have been offered a MAGA-friendly alternative to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/turning-point-halftime-show-kid-rock-b2916233.html Author : Isabel Keane Publish date : 2026-02-08 14:52:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis and one death associated with the infection Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/wet-wipes-recall-burkholderia-stabilis-ukhsa-b2916201.html Author : Rebecca Whittaker Publish date : 2026-02-08 12:23:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The New England Patriots are taking on the Seattle Seahawks in tonight’s NFL final Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/super-bowl-2026-food-chicken-wings-dip-recipe-b2916143.html Author : Chelsea Ritschel Publish date : 2026-02-08 08:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Read our Super Bowl betting tips as six-time winners New England take on the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL’s showpiece event in Santa Clara Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/nfl/super-bowl-lx-prediction-nfl-betting-tips-seahawks-vs-patriots-b2912052.html Author : Chris Wilson Publish date : 2026-02-08 07:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Paddington The Musical has received rave reviews since its opening Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/theatre-dance/paddington-bear-musical-costume-tahra-zafar-b2916027.html Author : Lauren Del Fabbro Publish date : 2026-02-08 00:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Savannah Guthrie released a video directly addressing her mother’s suspected kidnappers on Saturday Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/savannah-guthrie-mother-ransom-return-b2916097.html Author : Graig Graziosi Publish date : 2026-02-08 02:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The Winter Olympics will run until the closing ceremony on February 22 Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/winter-olympics-couples-events-italy-b2915983.html Author : Amber Raiken Publish date : 2026-02-07 18:47:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Henry Arundell, making his first start since the 2023 World Cup, ran in a first-half hat-trick at Allianz Stadium. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/england-wales-six-nations-jamie-george-dewi-lake-b2916064.html Author : Duncan Bech Publish date : 2026-02-07 20:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

At a show in San Francisco to kick off the Super Bowl weekend, Armstrong gave the crowd a potential preview of Sunday’s performance Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/green-day-super-bowl-ice-trump-b2915984.html Author : Rhian Lubin Publish date : 2026-02-07 18:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Olympic spectators can now book a snowmobile ride to the Three Peaks of Lavaredo through Uber Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uber-dolomites-italy-unesco-world-heritage-site-associated-press-b2915962.html Author : Jennifer McDermott Publish date : 2026-02-07 16:10:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

‘Gratitude isn’t just a list, it’s noticing what’s already in front of you’ says confidence expert Jules von Hep Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/health-and-fitness/happiness-hacks-confidence-jules-von-hep-b2902107.html Author : Emilie Lavinia Publish date : 2026-02-07 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Can Gregor Townsend’s side take a step forward in this campaign? Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/italy-scotland-live-score-result-six-nations-b2914906.html Author : Ciara Fearn,Harry Latham-Coyle and Luke Baker Publish date : 2026-02-07 11:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The pop star says she had the idea when Irish actor Domhnall Gleeson joked about wanting to star in one of her music videos Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/taylor-swift-opalite-music-video-graham-norton-b2915819.html Author : Roisin O'Connor Publish date : 2026-02-07 07:11:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Fast food chains are figuring out how to respond to the ‘drastic’ drop in calories being consumed by Americans, Rhian Lubin reports Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/fast-food-glp1-weight-loss-america-diet-b2914077.html Author : Rhian Lubin Publish date : 2026-02-07 06:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The foods make up 60 percent of American adults’ diet Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/ultraprocessed-foods-cardiovascular-disease-risk-b2915601.html Author : Julia Musto Publish date : 2026-02-06 20:03:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

While the crowd cheered for the athletes, jeers and whistles erupted as Vance and his wife appeared Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/olympics/winter-olympics/jd-vance-booed-winter-olympics-opening-ceremony-b2915763.html Author : Daniella Matar and Colleen Barry Publish date : 2026-02-07 00:31:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Bad Bunny is set to headline the prestigious halftime show in Santa Clara, California this weekend Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/super-bowl-2026-best-halftime-shows-kendrick-rihanna-bad-bunny-b2915701.html Author : Roisin O'Connor and Kevin E G Perry Publish date : 2026-02-06 20:55:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

The body of a man believed to be the missing son of U.S. rapper Lil John has been pulled from a Georgia lake, authorities have said. Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/lil-john-son-missing-dead-body-georgia-b2915675.html Author : Mike Bedigan Publish date : 2026-02-06 20:07:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Spoil a special someone with these gorgeous gifts Source link : https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/thoughtful-valentines-gift-edit-b2912383.html Author : Publish date : 2026-02-06 17:16:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.