Isabel Keane is a dynamic trends and breaking-news reporter at The Independent, currently based in New York, where she covers major U.S. stories for a UK audience—ranging from high-profile criminal trials to international incidents and cultural flashpoints. Prior to her current role she gained experience in local and national U.S. news outlets, making her well-versed in both American media and global angles. With her finger on the pulse of fast-moving, headline-making narratives, she brings timely and sharp reporting into the newsroom.