independent

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The big baby news arrives for the “White Lotus” star a year after the death of husband Jeff Baena, an independent filmmaker who directed Plaza in “The Little Hours.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Our internal review and the independent directors’ investigation are being conducted in line with our commitment to ensuring our technology is handled with the highest level of ethical and legal scrutiny.”

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Preston Tucker’s 1948 Tucker 48 featured innovations like a padded dashboard, four-wheel independent suspension, and a “frunk,” with 47 of 51 vehicles surviving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

He says "a big splash of fame" highlighting how the area was mainly made up of independent shops had drawn people to Cardigan.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Massachusetts Board of Education bans disproportionate punishment. But it still happens. Even in private, independent schools like Middlefield Prep.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes