Negative social ties, like frenemies, could be ageing you

The company we keep could affect our health Rob Wilkinson/Alamy Many of us have people in our lives who bring more angst than joy. But rather than these individuals just dragging us down, they could actually be speeding up the rate at which we age. Psychologists have long known that strong social ties shape our … Read more

Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, “Ovi! Ovi!” He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in NHL history side by side. At this moment, they are tied at 894 goals apiece after Ovechkin scored twice Friday night to match Gretzky’s … Read more

Jonathan Majors ties the knot with Meagan Good just months after engagement

Jonathan Majors, the former Marvel star who was convicted in 2023 of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, is embarking on a new chapter professionally and personally. The “Lovecraft Country” and “Last Black Man in San Francisco” actor quietly tied the knot on Tuesday with actor Meagan Good, he confirmed Wednesday to Sherri Shepherd. Toying with the ring … Read more

Prada severs ties with South Korean actor after dating scandal

Brands including Prada have cut ties with South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun amid controversy over his relationship with actress Kim Sae-ron who was found dead in February. The 37-year-old actor who gained popularity in South Korea and China over his role in hit South Korean drama series “My Love from the Star” and “Queen of Tears” has been accused of … Read more

‘Everyone can pack it up’: The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis ‘ties the knot’ ahead of hometown visits

Your support helps us to tell the story 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 producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more

Shiffrin wins slalom for historic 100th World Cup victory, ties Stenmark’s record for most podiums

Mikaela Shiffrin is 100 per cent the best in skiing’s World Cup history book. Shiffrin’s record-extending 100th career World Cup race win Sunday fulfilled a quest put on hold by a serious crash in November. Back to racing in her favoured slalom event, Shiffrin kept and added to her first-run lead to finish 0.61 seconds ahead … Read more

Champions League round of 16 draw simulated: Arsenal and Liverpool get favourable ties as Barcelona face PSG

The draw for the Champions League round of 16 is now just hours away and the quarter-final and semi-final path will become clearer. Following the conclusion of the knockout phase playoffs, the stage is set as 15 teams aim to dethrone Real Madrid come Saturday, 31 May, 2025 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Feyenoord, … Read more

Sceptres’ Hannah Miller ties PWHL record in win over Sirens

Hannah Miller matched a PWHL record for points in a single game and the Toronto Sceptres beat the New York Sirens 4-1 on Wednesday night in Newark, N.J., for their fifth straight win. Miller had a hand in all four of Toronto’s goals, scoring twice and adding two assists. That four-point performance also gave her 22 points on the season … Read more