What Makes Stars Twinkle?
The UniverseFridays What Makes Stars Twinkle? The quirks of light moving through gas are the cause of stellar twinkling, which can be a bane—and sometimes a boon—for astronomers By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait Ah, it’s a lovely night […]
The End of the Universe May Arrive Surprisingly Soon
The Universe May End Sooner Than Scientists Had Expected A new study suggests the universe’s end could occur much sooner than previously thought. But don’t worry, that ultimate cosmic conclusion would still be in the unimaginably distant future By Sharmila Kuthunur & SPACE.com An illustration of the remnants of an ancient, dead planetary system orbiting […]
Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation – report
Aid cuts, conflict, climate and economic shocks contribute to sixth consecutive rise in numbers facing ‘high levels of food insecurity’ Acute food insecurity continues to rise at an alarming rate, with almost 300 million people at risk of death through starvation, new analysis reveals. Escalating conflict and cuts to humanitarian aid along with climate and […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Defeat the ‘River Rats’ with Cooperative Poker
The River Rats hold all the wealth—but can you work together to drive them into debt? River Rats is a cooperative poker-based game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 20–30 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of €15 (about $17USD) for a […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Whisker Wars’
The king has vanished and the noble houses are battling for the throne! Oh, and they’re all animals. Whisker Wars is a card battle game for 2 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 45 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $30 for a […]
Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
From Hechinger Report By Jon Marcus DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Catholic prayer for the faithful echoed off the limestone walls and marble floor of the high-ceilinged chapel. The prayer implored God to comfort the poor and the hungry. The sick and the suffering. The anxious and the afraid. Then it took an unexpected turn. “Lord,…
Ten dead in ‘brutal’ attacks by Isis-linked militants on Mozambique wildlife reserve
Thousands have been displaced and conservation work halted as series of killings jeopardises decades of work in Niassa, one of Africa’s biggest protected areas One of Africa’s largest protected areas has been shaken by a series of attacks by Islamic State-linked extremists, which have left at least 10 people dead. Conservationists in Niassa reserve, Mozambique,…
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science A Google DeepMind system improves chip designs and addresses unsolved math problems but has not been rolled out to researchers outside the company By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine DeepMind says that AlphaEvolve has helped to improve the design of AI chips. Google DeepMind has used…
‘What the Hell Just Happened’ to the UK Eurovision entry?
Oh no, not again. For the third year in a row, the UK has crashed out at Eurovision, taking 19th place out of a possible 26. It feels particularly cruel this time because our contestants, Remember Monday, got a lot of things right with their song, What the Hell Just Happened. Most notably, they could…
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge
At least 22 people have been injured and three remain in a serious condition the after a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge. Footage shows the towering masts of the Cuauhtémoc clipping the bridge as the sailing vessel was passing under the famous structure on Saturday evening. Parts of the…
Aubrey O’Day Reacts to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Kids Supporting Him
Aubrey O’Day shared her thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ supporting him inside the courtroom at his sex trafficking trial. Aubrey O’Day has some thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ kids attending his sex trafficking trial. The 41-year-old, a former member of his past girl group Danity Kane, spoke out after his children—which include Quincy, 33, Justin, 31,…
Paleontologists discover a 500-million-year-old, 3-eyed predator
By Alana Wise The fossilized remains of one Mosura fentoni — nicknamed the “sea moth” — were found in the Burgess Shale of Canadian Rockies, presenting researchers with new insight into animal life in the Cambrian period, according to a paper published this week in the journal Royal Society Open Science. “It gives it almost…
Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge during promotional tour
Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York City A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East…
Real Ice Experiments with Polar Geoengineering to Refreeze Melting Arctic Sea Ice
Polar Geoengineering Experiments Bet Big on Freezing Arctic Ice Refreezing the melting sea ice in the Arctic is more complicated than you would think. The U.K. is funding geoengineering experiments like this one to curb the effects of climate change. By Rachel Feltman, Alec Luhn, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Jeffery DelViscio This story was…
‘Napalm Girl’ may be work of different photographer, World Press Photo says
Photo from Vietnam war is now at centre of controversy after documentary claimed it was taken by someone else The World Press Photo group has suspended the attribution of authorship for one on the most famous press photographs ever taken, after a new documentary challenged 50 years of accepted journalism history. The photo, officially titled…
Dakota Johnson Details Being Cut Off Financially From Dad Don Johnson
Dakota Johnson recalled how she had to forge her own acting career after high school when her dad cut her off as part of an ultimatum. Dakota Johnson was fifty shades of determined to make it on her own when she officially began her acting career. After not getting accepted into the famous Juilliard School…
What Makes Stars Twinkle?
The UniverseFridays What Makes Stars Twinkle? The quirks of light moving through gas are the cause of stellar twinkling, which can be a bane—and sometimes a boon—for astronomers By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait Ah, it’s a lovely night…
Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
Donald Trump says he will be speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Monday about ending the war in Ukraine, saying the call would be about “stopping the ‘bloodbath’”. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said the call would take place at 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT) and he would then…
Latin American leaders spend millions to influence Trump’s White House
El Salvador’s Bukele has scored an Oval Office Trump meeting, nuclear deal and US prison support US government records reveal Latin American leaders have spent millions hiring Washington’s top lobbyists to push for a laundry list of requests – from free-trade deals, security assistance and energy investments – to be heard by the Trump administration,…
How Measles, Polio and Other Eliminated Diseases Could Roar Back If U.S. Vaccination Rates Fall
See the Dramatic Consequences of Vaccination Rates Teetering on a ‘Knife’s Edge’ As U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence of measles, polio, rubella and diphtheria By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser Measles, rubella, polio and…
Why Heather Rae El Moussa Is Sick of Being Compared to Christina Haack
Though Heather Rae El Moussa is so flippin’ sick of the comparisons of her and husband Tarek El Moussa’s ex-wife Christina Haack, the HGTV star told E! News they’ve learned to “laugh it off.” Heather Rae El Moussa would love if fans could stop flipping out over her similarities to husband Tarek El Moussa‘s ex…
Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive
Hamas says its negotiators have opened a new round of talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza, hours after Israel launched a major offensive. Taher al-Nounou, an adviser to the head of Hamas, told the BBC a new round of negotiations had officially begun in Doha on Saturday. There were no preconditions from either…
Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price
Scott Simon There’s a new reason to go through that pile of papers you’ve plunked somewhere. Tests have established that a supposedly “unofficial” copy of the Magna Carta resting in the files of the Harvard Law School library for decades is an original, and, “one of the world’s most valuable documents.” The law school reportedly…
Venezuelans deported by Trump are victims of ‘torture’, lawyers allege
Lawyers hired by Venezuela have been unable to confirm ‘proof of life’ for 252 migrants imprisoned in El Salvador Lawyers for 252 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned in El Salvador for two months have alleged that the migrants are victims of physical and emotional “torture”. A law firm hired by the Venezuelan…
The End of the Universe May Arrive Surprisingly Soon
The Universe May End Sooner Than Scientists Had Expected A new study suggests the universe’s end could occur much sooner than previously thought. But don’t worry, that ultimate cosmic conclusion would still be in the unimaginably distant future By Sharmila Kuthunur & SPACE.com An illustration of the remnants of an ancient, dead planetary system orbiting…
The first time we had ‘one big, beautiful bill’ we called it Reaganomics
Ron Elving Have some sympathy for the headline writers and TV chyron composers trying to describe what’s happening on Capitol Hill right now. Should they just call it the “budget bill” (yawn) or the “mega bill” (one eye opens) or the “gargantuan package deal”? Many simply succumb and adopt President Trump’s phrase “one big, beautiful…
‘Epic Factopia!:’ A Book Review
Factopia is back, and this time it’s EPIC! Epic Factopia is the 8th book in the series of interconnected fact books by Rose Davidson and Andy Smith. I’ve reviewed a number of these before, so you know the drill! The book’s subtitle is “Follow the Trail of 400 Extreme Facts, so we can expect more…
RFK, Jr. Is Completely Wrong about Autism, Say Scientists and Parents
What RFK, Jr. Got Wrong about Autism, according to Scientists A coalition of autism scientists has formed to counter RFK, Jr.’s misrepresentations of science and of autism spectrum disorder By Allison Parshall Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services…
Wisconsin judge’s case is rare but not unprecedented. There’s another near Boston
By Tovia Smith A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant facing misdemeanor battery charges slip out of her courtroom to evade immigration authorities. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan denies any wrongdoing and is asking for her case to be thrown out. Bringing criminal charges in a…
Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law
Administration’s appeal to quickly deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act rejected with two dissenting The supreme court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to remove a temporary block on deportations of Venezuelans under a rarely used 18th-century wartime law. Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men…
Julia Roberts Mourns Death of Beloved Dog Myrtle After 19 Years
Oscar winner Julia Roberts shared a heartwarming message while sharing the passing of her and husband Danny Moder’s dog Myrtle, who lived for 19 years. Julia Roberts has said goodbye to a woman’s best friend. In a touching tribute, the Oscar winner announced the sad news that her beloved dog Myrtle has died after spending…
Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named
Both firefighters worked at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mr Sadler was also part of the London Fire Brigade, Thames Valley Police said. Two more firefighters sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said. The fire was reported at about 18:30 BST on Thursday and rapidly spread through a former aircraft…
First Personalized CRISPR Treatment Gives Baby New Lease on Life
In World First, Baby Receives Personalized CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment A CRISPR treatment seems to have been effective for a baby’s devastating disease, but it is not clear whether such bespoke therapies can be widely applied By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine KJ Muldoon, a baby born with a genetic disease that affected his ability to…
Sun, Sand, and 60% Off? J.Crew Outlet’s Serving Summer Looks for Less
Vacation dresses, swimsuits, and warm-weather staples are all on sale—plus an extra 20% off $125+. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If your summer wardrobe is feeling a little “meh,” J.Crew Outlet just dropped the cure: a sizzling…
Mexican woman charged in US with supplying arms to ‘terrorist’ drug cartel
María Del Rosario Navarro, 39, accused of conspiring to provide material support to Jalisco New Generation cartel A 39-year-old woman has become the first Mexican national to be indicted in the United States on charges of providing material support to a cartel designated as a foreign terrorist organization, according to the US Department of Justice.…
Yuval Raphael, a Hamas attack survivor, is representing Israel at Eurovision
By Itay Stern TEL AVIV, Israel — This week the Eurovision Song Contest is underway in Basel, Switzerland. The world’s largest song competition includes contestants representing 37 countries — including Israel, whose presence is sparking protest because of the war in Gaza. Israel’s representative in the competition, 24-year-old Yuval Raphael, is set to perform a…
Loneliness Is Inflaming Our Bodies—And Our Politics
Opinion Loneliness Is Inflaming Our Bodies—And Our Politics Medical research shows that social isolation is a serious chronic stressor. You can say something similar about its impact on our political system By Kim Samuel Hannah Arendt has been on my mind a lot lately. The 20th-century German-Jewish political philosopher escaped the Nazi Holocaust, and won…
Travis Kelce Makes Cheeky Taylor Swift Remark at Auction
Travis Kelce proved he’s his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s biggest fan as he had a playful response to a personal item she donated to his best friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes’ charity. Travis Kelce doesn’t have a blank space for Taylor Swift memorabilia. That’s because he already owns it. The Kanas City Chiefs tight end supported…
Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
Nearly 100 people, including children, have been killed in a large-scale Israeli ground, air and sea attack launched early Friday in north Gaza, the Hamas-run civil defence and residents have said. The civil defence said at least nine homes and tents housing civilians had been bombed overnight and it had received dozens of calls from…
Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation – report
Aid cuts, conflict, climate and economic shocks contribute to sixth consecutive rise in numbers facing ‘high levels of food insecurity’ Acute food insecurity continues to rise at an alarming rate, with almost 300 million people at risk of death through starvation, new analysis reveals. Escalating conflict and cuts to humanitarian aid along with climate and…
This Strange Mutation Explains the Mystifying Color of Orange Cats
This Strange Mutation Explains the Mystifying Color of Orange Cats Your orange cat may host a never-before-seen genetic pathway for color pigmentation, according to new studies By Gayoung Lee edited by Lauren J. Young Cats are arguably perfect. At least, evidence suggests that felines, which have evolved with minimal variation and maximal efficiency, have reached…
Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Listen to Damian read this article On a warm morning earlier this month, a group of Metropolitan Police diplomatic protection officers sat in an anteroom off the ornate entrance hall in London’s Lancaster House, sipping tea and nibbling chocolate biscuits, while upstairs a core group of European politicians discussed the future of European cooperation. It…
Too Hot in Bed? Shop 10 Cooling Bedding Must-Haves
Hot sleepers, it’s time to chill out. Discover your new favorite cool-down essentials from Slumber Cloud, Bare Home, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Temperature regulation could be one of the reasons you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and getting…
Guyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela
Countries dispute ownership of Essequibo, oil-rich region where Venezuela claims it will hold elections this month Guyanese soldiers have come under attack three times in 24 hours in an oil-rich border region also claimed by neighboring Venezuela, which says it will hold elections there this month. Armed men in civilian clothing carried out three separate…
Two officials fired by Trump return to court to challenge his power
Andrea Hsu Appellate judges in Washington, D.C., will consider a key question on Friday: Does the president have the Constitutional authority to fire board members at agencies created by Congress to be independent of the White House? More specifically: Did President Trump overstep when he removed National Labor Relations Board member Gwynne Wilcox and Merit…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Defeat the ‘River Rats’ with Cooperative Poker
The River Rats hold all the wealth—but can you work together to drive them into debt? River Rats is a cooperative poker-based game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 20–30 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of €15 (about $17USD) for a…
Newly Discovered Fossil Tracks May Rewrite Early History of Reptiles
Newly Discovered Fossil Tracks May Rewrite Early History of Reptiles Fossilized claw tracks discovered in Australia show that the animal group that includes reptiles, mammals and birds formed earlier than expected By Rita Aksenfeld & Nature magazine Illustration of an amniote animal thought to have left fossilized claw prints in Victoria, Australia. Join Our Community…
Lana Condor’s Target Picks Will Instantly Upgrade Your Summer
Lana Condor shares her favorite affordable Target finds for summer. From statement beach towels to her go-to maxi dress, these picks make seasonal upgrades feel playful and on-trend. We interviewed Lana Condor because we think you’ll like her picks. Lana is a paid spokesperson for Target. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and…
MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes
MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the Commons last November – but since then the details have been pored over and dozens of amendments added by both sides. A vote…
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Alina Selyukh Athletic retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to buy Foot Locker, the seller of shoes in many a shopping mall, for about $2.4 billion. Dick’s is the largest sports retail chain in the U.S. It’s been on strong financial footing, but it doesn’t have reach outside the country. Foot Locker, for its part, has…
Judge dismisses trespassing charges against people crossing US-Mexico border
New Mexico judge rules immigrants did not know they were entering US military zone, marking setback for Trump A federal judge in New Mexico on Thursday dismissed trespassing charges against dozens of immigrants caught in a new military zone on the US-Mexico border, marking a setback for Trump administration efforts to raise penalties for unlawful…
Liver King: What to Know About the Man Who Ate Raw Meat for Years
“Liver King” Brian Johnson—the subject of the Netflix documentary Untold: The Liver King—spent years living on a raw meat diet consisting of beef livers and testicles. Find out where he is now. The Liver King is no longer living on just meat. Brian Johnson, a fitness influencer who spent years promoting an “ancestral lifestyle” consisting…
‘Supersonic’ Planes Could Make a Comeback in the U.S. after Decades-Long Ban
Lawmakers Push to Legalize Emissions-Heavy ‘Supersonic’ Planes A bill to repeal the ban on supersonic flights over the U.S. could increase the demand for the gas-guzzling jets from around a dozen to as many as 240 By Corbin Hiar & E&E News The Concorde, seen above as it is returned to the Intrepid Museum last…
Denver air traffic controllers had 2-minute communications outage, FAA official says
Jaclyn Diaz Pilots flying into Denver International Airport on Monday couldn’t communicate with air traffic controllers for about two minutes due to multiple radio transmitter failures, a leading official with the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed to members of Congress on Thursday. Frank McIntosh, the deputy chief operating officer at the FAA, told a House committee…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Whisker Wars’
The king has vanished and the noble houses are battling for the throne! Oh, and they’re all animals. Whisker Wars is a card battle game for 2 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 45 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of $30 for a…
UK economy is growing more than expected – how optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by 0.7% at the start of this year. This was better than expected, but this level of growth is not predicted to last. The numbers matter because a higher growth rate usually means people are getting paid a little bit more, can spend more and more jobs are created. Before the…
Summer House Merch That’ll Help You “Send It” All Season Long
Get ready to send it with these Summer House-themed crewnecks, tote bags, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. There’s no better way to get in the mood for summer than by watching the latest season of Bravo’s hit show Summer House.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for talks with Russia, without Putin
By Joanna Kakissis , Charles Maynes KYIV and MOSCOW — Hopes for substantive talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine faded on Thursday, after days of intense speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin and perhaps even President Trump would attend. Only one leader — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — showed up in Turkey. He last…
Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok live stream
Death of Valeria Márquez, 23, being investigated as femicide, says Jalisco state prosecutor A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok live stream, in an incident that sent shock waves through a country that faces high levels of gender-based violence. The…
Trump’s Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA’s Plans to Find Alien Life
Opinion Federal Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA’s Plans to Find Alien Life By Michael L. Wong An artist’s illustration of a potentially habitable exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star. We’ve never been so close to discovering life beyond Earth. Our generation could be the one that finds it—provided two essential ingredients exist. First, that there’s…
Dozens are killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says
By The Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Multiple airstrikes hit Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis overnight into Thursday, killing more than 50 people in a second consecutive night of heavy bombing. The strikes come as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, visiting Gulf states but not Israel. There had been…
Reeves says UK ‘beginning to turn corner’ as growth beats forecasts
The UK economy is “beginning to turn a corner”, the chancellor has said, after it grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year. Rachel Reeves told the BBC the 0.7% growth in the January-to-March period was “very encouraging”. It was stronger than the 0.6% that analysts had forecast, and was…
Hailey Bieber Shares “Relevant” Note Amid Justin’s Cryptic Behavior
As Justin Bieber continues to spread cryptic messages about love on social media, Hailey Bieber shared a handwritten note reading: “Cry me a river, build me a bridge and get over it.” Hailey Bieber is giving a glimpse into her world 2.0. On May 14, the Rhode Skin founder posted a picture of what appeared…
Trump USDA Restores Climate Information for Farmers after Lawsuit
USDA Reverses Course and Restores Climate Information for Farmers Facing a lawsuit, the Department of Agriculture says it will restore climate-related websites that the agency erased after President Donald Trump took office By Lesley Clark & E&E News Harvesting soybeans in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | The Trump administration has…
Review – Absolute Batman #8: Deep Freeze
Ray: If there’s one thing that sets apart the Absolute Universe from the main one, it’s that the villains here are absolutely terrifying. They’re bigger, more vicious, and far more distanced from reality. That’s never clearer than with Mr. Freeze, who in the main continuity is a gimmick crook driven by love and obsession. In…