TikTok superstar Khaby Lame was detained by ICE before being allowed to leave the U.S.
By Bill Chappell Khaby Lame, famous for his silently hilarious TikTok persona, was detained by immigration officers last week, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Lame, 25, rose to fame while living in Italy, becoming the most-followed personality on TikTok by creating comedy skits and skewering ludicrous “life hacks” promulgated online. He currently has […]
Kickstarter Review: The Qwerkywriter Typewriter Keyboard 10 Year Anniversary Edition
I (not so) fondly remember summer school typing classes, where I had to labor to learn touch typing on an old-fashioned typewriter. No word processor for me; if I made a mistake, it would be Liquid Paper brushed on and waiting for it to dry before I could continue my keystrokes. Despite my irritation at […]
How YouTube Star Derek Muller of Veritasium Is Challenging Scientific Misconceptions and Exposing PFAS Contamination
YouTube Science Star Derek Muller Confronts PFAS “Forever Chemicals”—In His Own Blood By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Derek Muller attends the 2020 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at NASA Ames Research Center on November 3, 2019 in Mountain View, California. If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing […]
Why Do We Launch Space Telescopes?
The UniverseFridays Why Do We Launch Space Telescopes? Telescopes in space give us a view we literally cannot get from the ground By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Astronauts Steven Smith and John Grunsfeld, appear as small figures in this wide-angle photograph from December 1999, taken during a spacewalk to service the Hubble Space […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX City Starbase Faces Opposition from Its Texas Neighbors
SpaceX’s Starbase Is Officially a City. Some Neighbors Aren’t Thrilled Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site turned company town in South Texas, faces local opposition from residents outside the city limits By Paola Rosa-Aquino edited by Lee Billings SpaceX rockets stand near the end of a neighborhood street in the company’s Starbase launch complex in this photograph […]
Invasive Asian Needle Ant’s Sting Is Painful, Can Cause Anaphylaxis
This Ant Has a Sting Worse Than a Fire Ant’s—Here’s How to Avoid It The Asian needle ant looks ordinary, but its sting can be worse than a fire ant’s and can be dangerous for anyone who has experienced anaphylaxis By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson An Asian Needle Ant (Brachyponera chinensis) worker moves…
Majority of Australians think China will be world’s most powerful country by 2035, poll finds
Lowy Institute report shows trust in the US has tumbled to lowest level since thinktank began polling Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A majority of Australians expect China will be the most powerful country in the world by 2035 as trust in the US tumbles, new research has found.…
Taylor Swift Surprises Patients at Florida Children’s Hospital
Taylor Swift stopped by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, on June 12 to surprise the kids and staff, just one day after she and Travis Kelce cozied up at the Stanley Cup Final. Taylor Swift is making wildest dreams come true. The “Fortnight” singer stopped by Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital in Hollywood,…
At least 8 dead in shooting near Israeli and US-supported aid sites in Gaza
By The Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday in a shooting near Israeli- and U.S.-supported food distribution points in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials. Witnesses blamed the Israeli military, which did not immediately comment. Witnesses said Israeli forces opened fire…
UK advises against all travel to Israel
The UK has advised Britons against all travel to Israel amid an escalation in the country’s military activity with Iran. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice, which covers Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories, comes after missiles were launched by both countries in recent days. Israel’s airspace remains closed. The advice warns of a…
China considers lifting sanctions on UK parliamentarians as relations warm
Exclusive: Restrictions to be reviewed as embassy official says ‘UK-China relations are showing a positive momentum’ China is considering lifting the sanctions it imposed on UK parliamentarians in 2021, in the latest sign of warming relations between London and Beijing. The Chinese government is reviewing the sanctions, which it introduced four years ago in response…
Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit
This week’s G7 summit in Canada will be dominated by war – only not one of those that the world leaders had expected. High on the agenda had been Russia’s war against Ukraine and Donald Trump’s tariff war against America’s trading partners. Instead the three-day gathering in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta will inevitably be…
These Moments With Mom Kim Kardashian Prove North Will Rule the World
The ever social media-savvy Kim Kardashian has ensured that her eldest child, North West, is primed for world (or at least TikTok) domination. Should North West stay the course she appears to be on—toward spotlight-stealing stardom, that is—the world best get ready. But mom Kim Kardashian has had a front-row seat to the North show. “She’s…
Death toll from plane crash in India climbs to 270 as search teams find more bodies
By The Associated Press AHMEDABAD, India — Search and recovery teams continued scouring the site of one of India’s worst aviation disasters for a third day after the Air India flight fell from the sky and killed at least 270 people in Gujarat state, officials said Saturday. The London-bound Boeing 787 struck a medical college…
UK sending more RAF jets to Middle East
More RAF jets are being sent to the Middle East amid intense fighting between Israel and Iran, the prime minister has said. Sir Keir Starmer said the military aircraft, including Typhoons and air-to-air refuelers, were being sent “for contingency support across the region”. He said the situation was fast-moving and there were ongoing discussions with…
Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union’s Daughter Kaavia Graduates Kindergarten
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s 6-year-old daughter Kaavia graduated from kindergarten—and she celebrated the academic milestone with the most adorable cap and gown photos. Kaavia Wade is marking a major milestone. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union shared the exciting news that their 6-year-old daughter has graduated from kindergarten. “From brave beginnings to big milestones, Kaav,…
Indonesian police hunt for two Australians after Melbourne man shot and killed in Bali
Search under way for two Australian men after Melbourne man Zivan Radmanovic fatally shot and another man injured at Bali villa Authorities are searching for two Australian men suspected of fatally shooting a Melbourne man and injuring another at a villa on the Indonesian resort island of Bali. Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade…
Military parade marches on DC streets Saturday evening
By Scott Detrow , Kat Lonsdorf Today is the day of the big military parade in Washington. SCOTT DETROW, HOST: The U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary with a rare military parade in – tonight in Washington, D.C. President Trump, who is marking his 79th birthday today, watched a procession of tanks, thousands of troops…
Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones
Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones Evidence from Earth’s deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion By Evan Howell edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier The Andes Mountains formed from the convergence of the Nazca plate and the South American plate. Aracar, seen in a satellite image from…
Bachelorette DeAnna Pappas’ Finances Revealed Amid Divorce Battle
The Bachelorette alum DeAnna Pappas, who starred in the reality series in 2008, revealed how much money she makes as a flight attendant amid her ongoing divorce battle with Stephen Stagliano. DeAnna Pappas is sharing a glimpse into her finances. Seventeen years after she rose to fame as a finalist during Brad Womack’s season of…
Quantum Computers Simulate Particle ‘String Breaking’ in a Physics Breakthrough
Quantum Computers Simulate Particle ‘String Breaking’ in a Physics Breakthrough Physicists are a step closer to using quantum computers for simulations that are beyond the ability of any ordinary computers By Davide Castelvecchi & Nature magazine The Aquila magneto-optical trap in QuEra’s facilities. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Subatomic particles such as quarks can…
Israel says it killed 9 Iranian nuclear scientists, and braces for attacks from Iran
By Rebecca Rosman , Hadeel Al-Shalchi , Jane Arraf , Juliana Kim Israel’s military says it killed nine of Iran’s top nuclear scientists Friday as part of its strikes aimed at crippling the country’s nuclear capabilities. The Israeli military said the scientists had played key roles in advancing Iran’s nuclear program, and called their deaths…
Weather tracker: Europe and China in midst of record-breaking heat
Temperatures over 40C recorded in Portugal and Spain, while China endures heatwave conditions in high 40s Temperature records for early June are being broken across large parts of Europe, with the mercury reaching 40.5C (104.9F) in Mértola, Portugal, on Sunday. On the same day, several weather stations in Spain recorded temperatures in excess of 42C,…
How a Tiny Brain Region Guides Generosity
How a Tiny Brain Region Guides Generosity The decision to help a friend or stranger—and the amount of help that one chooses to give—may be powerfully shaped by the brain’s basolateral amydgala By Tobias Kalenscher edited by Daisy Yuhas Imagine it’s Saturday morning. You’re sipping coffee when your best friend texts, “Any chance you could…
Justin Bieber & More Celebrating Their First Father’s Day in 2025
Justin Bieber has a new family member keeping him and Hailey Bieber company: their baby boy Jack Blues Bieber. Indeed, just a month before Father’s Day last year, the Grammy winner and his wife of six years shared they were expecting their son, whom they welcomed in August. “Giving birth was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Hailey…
Tanks and flyovers: Army celebrates its 250th year, Trump celebrates his 79th
By Alana Wise , Kat Lonsdorf The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th anniversary on Saturday with a massive military parade overtaking the streets and skies of Washington, D.C., and thousands of service members participating in the big-budget spectacle. Also celebrating on Saturday is President Trump, whose 79th birthday corresponds with the Army anniversary, and…
Trump signs executive order to clear way for Nippon-US Steel deal
Companies hail ‘historic partnership’ to bring ‘massive investment’ but details of agreement remain unclear Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national security agreement” submitted by the federal government. Trump’s order did not detail…
Was Iran months away from producing a nuclear bomb?
Israel has struck dozens of targets across Iran, damaging the uranium enrichment plant at Natanz and assassinating top military commanders and nuclear scientists in Tehran. After the first wave of attacks on Thursday night, the Iranian foreign minister condemned what he called Israel’s “reckless” attacks on his country’s “peaceful nuclear facilities”. Iran has since launched…
Brazil to auction oil exploration rights months before hosting Cop30
Sale covering 56,000 square miles set to go ahead despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups The Brazilian government is preparing to stage an oil exploration auction months before it hosts the Cop30 UN climate summit, despite opposition from environmental campaigners and Indigenous communities worried about the environmental and climate impacts of the plans. Brazil’s…
Israel-Iran strikes: A look at the worst-case scenarios
For now the fighting between Israel and Iran seems restricted to the two nations. At the United Nations and elsewhere there have been widespread calls for restraint. But what if they fall on deaf ears? What if the fighting escalates and expands? Here are just a few possible, worst-case scenarios. For all the US denials,…
Trump’s immigration response poses political risks
Domenico Montanaro Political messaging on immigration goes well beyond whether to deport people without legal status. There’s a big difference, for example, in advocating for stronger border security and booting hardened criminals from the country, versus deporting cooks and construction workers — and sending National Guards and even Marines in response to protests (when local…
Dwyane Wade, Daniel Radcliffe & More Detail Need For LGBTQ+ Allyship
Dwyane Wade, Dylan Efron and Daniel Radcliffe are just a few notable LGBTQ+ allies who have expressed their love and support for the queer community. Pride Month isn’t just for the LGBTQ+ community. While the annual celebration recognizes the contributions and advancements of queer folks throughout history, it also serves as a reminder that the…
How Larry Birkhead Protects Daughter Dannielynn From Clout Chasers
Larry Birkhead exclusively told E! News how he makes sure his and Anna Nicole Smith’s 18-year-old daughter Dannielynn Birkhead only keeps “genuine” people in her inner circle, admitting, “It’s hard.” Larry Birkhead is always looking out for his daughter. The photographer got candid about how he makes sure that his and Anna Nicole Smith‘s 18-year-old…
Family of woman who died from Covid after giving birth sues Brazilian state
Exclusive: Lidiane Vieira Frazão, a black woman from Rio, was repeatedly denied appropriate treatment as President Bolsonaro downplayed the pandemic, lawsuit says In the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic, Lidiane Vieira Frazão, 35, was expecting her second child but, even at 40 weeks pregnant, she was unable to obtain a doctor’s note to start…
Israel’s endgame may be regime change in Iran – but it’s a gamble
Beyond Israel’s stated goal of destroying what it calls an existential threat from Iran’s nuclear capabilities with its attacks on Friday, Benjamin Netanyahu has a wider aim – regime change in Tehran. Under this scenario, he might hope that the unprecedented strikes start a chain reaction leading to unrest that topples the Islamic Republic. He…
Air-Conditioning Can Help the Power Grid instead of Overloading It
Air-Conditioning Can Surprisingly Help the Power Grid during Extreme Heat Switching on air-conditioning during extreme heat doesn’t have to make us feel guilty—it can actually boost power grid reliability and help bring more renewable energy online By Johanna Mathieu & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online…
Mahmoud Khalil had hoped to walk free today. A federal judge said no
Adrian Florido Mahmoud Khalil will remain in federal custody after a federal judge accepted the government’s shifting explanations for why it is detaining him at an immigration facility in rural Louisiana. Khalil had hoped to be released Friday after U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ruled in recent days that the government’s original justification for arresting…
Canada and India to share terrorism intelligence despite 2023 murder plot, says report
Accord comes as Mark Carney seeks shift in Ottawa’s relationship with New Delhi after long diplomatic spat Canada and India plan to share intelligence in an effort to combat the rising threat of international crime and extremism, according to a new report from Bloomberg, days before a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. Canadian officials…
Woman Says She Can Vomit 15 Times an Hour Due to Rare Condition
Sharisse Zeroonian has been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome, a rare condition that causes sudden episodes of vomiting, which was also explored on an episode of Grey’s Anatomy. A 29-year-old woman is speaking out about her rare condition that causes excessive vomiting. Sharisse Zeroonian has been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome, a chronic disorder that can…
Israel expands strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities
Geoff Brumfiel As part of a broad strike on Iran, Israel has attacked several of the country’s key nuclear facilities. The first and most visible strike took place in the opening hours of the Israeli air campaign, which began overnight on Thursday. In a statement the Israeli military said that fighter jets had struck Iran’s…
Could Iran Have Been Close to Making a Nuclear Weapon? Uranium Enrichment Explained
Could Iran Have Been Close to Making a Nuclear Weapon? Uranium Enrichment Explained When Israeli aircraft recently struck a uranium-enrichment complex in the nation, Iran could have been days away from achieving “breakout,” the ability to quickly turn “yellowcake” uranium into bomb-grade fuel, with its new high-speed centrifuges By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean…
Who were the Iranian commanders killed in Israel’s attack?
Israel struck dozens of targets, including nuclear facilities, military sites and private residences, across Iran on Friday, killing a number of senior military commanders in what it called “Operation Rising Lion”. The Israeli attacks also targeted a number of other influential figures linked to Iran’s nuclear programmes, including six nuclear scientists, IRGC-affiliated news agency Tasnim…
Kenyan police officer appears in court amid outrage over teacher’s death in custody
James Mukhwana detained over death of Albert Ojwang, who was arrested after criticising police official online A Kenyan police officer has appeared in court in connection with the death of a teacher in police custody in a case that has caused outrage and protests and brought renewed scrutiny on the country’s security forces. Constable James…
‘I just walked out’: The sole survivor of the Air India crash shares his story
By Rachel Treisman The sole survivor of the Air India crash that killed over 240 people also doesn’t know how he made it out alive. But, lying in a hospital bed on Friday morning, Viswashkumar Ramesh did his best to explain. “I can’t believe myself how I came out of it alive, because for a…
Iran is reeling from Israel’s unprecedented attack – and it may only be the start
Israel’s “Operation Rising Lion”, as it calls its attack on Iran, is unprecedented. It is vastly more extensive and ambitious than anything that has come before, including the two missile and drone exchanges it had with Iran last year. For Iran, this is the biggest assault on its territory since the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988.…
Five Climate Issues to Watch When Trump Goes to Canada
Five Climate Issues to Watch When Trump Goes to Canada President Trump will attend the G7 summit on Sunday in a nation he threatened to annex. He will also be an outlier on climate issues By Sara Schonhardt & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | The world’s richest nations are gathering Sunday in the Canadian Rockies for…
How Peter Facinelli & Jennie Garth’s Daughter Saw His Dating Profile
Jennie Garth shared the awkward encounter her and Peter Facinelli’s eldest daughter Luca had when she stumbled into her dad’s profile on the dating app Raya. Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth’s daughter swiped left on this cringe dating app moment. After all, the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum revealed her and the Twilight star’s oldest daughter…
Injured Skin Cells Fire like Neurons to ‘Scream’ for Help
Skin Cells ‘Scream’ for Help When Injured Our skin’s epithelial cells send electrical signals like neurons to cry out for help By Allison Parshall edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Epithelial cells from finger skin stained pink. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Neurons talk to one another using electricity. If you could hear these impulses,…
RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC’s vaccine panel. Here’s what it does and why it matters
Maria Godoy Until this week, it’s likely many people hadn’t heard much about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel. But the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, plays a key role in determining which vaccines children and adults receive, what gets covered by insurance and which shots are made available…
South African woman’s murder prompts anger at country’s high level of femicide
Olorato Mongale, allegedly killed by man she went on date with, is latest victim of violence against women A wave of anger and frustration has gripped South Africa after the murder of 30-year-old Olorato Mongale, allegedly by a man she went on a date with. It is the latest in a series of high-profile cases…
Hossein Salami, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards chief, killed by Israel
Hossein Salami, commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed in Israel’s strikes early on Friday, the most senior Iranian leader to die in the attacks. Salami, who was 65, was known for taking a hardline stance against Iran’s rivals, including Israel and the US. Just last month, he had warned that Tehran…
We Ranked Every Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen Movie
It’s been a New York minute since Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen released a new movie. But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate The Row founders’ birthday by taking a look back at their film oeuvre. Thank goodness Mary-Kate Olsen and and Ashley Olsen had those passports to Paris. Because after opening brick-and-mortar stores for…
US says it was not involved in Israel’s military strikes in Iran
The US has said it is not involved in Israel’s bombardment of Iranian nuclear sites, an escalation that is threatening to send the region deeper into conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a statement soon after the strikes began, saying Israel had taken “unilateral action” and warning Iran to not retaliate against the US.…
The FIFA Club World Cup is here. Here’s what you need to know
By Rafael Nam The Club World Cup men’s soccer tournament is set to kick off at stadiums across the U.S. on Saturday, with some of the world’s top teams competing for a brand new trophy — and a whole lot of cash. The 32-team tournament represents a bold gamble by FIFA to unveil a completely…
BYD launches cheapest UK model in bid to overtake Tesla as biggest electric carmaker
Dolphin Surf will start at £18,650 – among the cheapest new vehicles on sale in Britain Business live – latest updates The Chinese manufacturer BYD has launched its cheapest model in the UK, in the latest stage of its efforts to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest electric carmaker. The Dolphin Surf will start at…
Blockbuster New Vera C. Rubin Observatory Will Change Astronomy Forever
This Revolutionary New Telescope Will Observe the Whole Sky Every Three Days The game-changing Vera C. Rubin Observatory will collect more astronomical data in its first year than all other telescopes combined By Rebecca Boyle edited by Clara Moskowitz View of Rubin Observatory at sunset in May 2024. The 8.4-meter Simonyi Survey Telescope at Rubin…
Friday Deal Alert: Get 35% off the Solawave Skincare Wand
Now’s your chance to try a bestselling red light therapy tool for less! Score this limited-time deal and glow your way to better skin ASAP. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Red light therapy is still the hottest trend in skincare, but if…
Heidi Klum, Seal’s Son Johan Is All Grown Up in Rare Graduation Photo
Heidi Klum and Seal’s 18-year-old son Johan graduated from high school, with the supermodel saying that her “heart is full of joy and pride” over the special milestone. Heidi Klum and Seal‘s son Johan Samuel is in bloom. After all, the 18-year-old is embarking on a new chapter after graduating from high school. “CONGRATULATIONS JOHAN,”…
Trump EPA Announces Climate Regulation Rollback but Faces Legal Hurdles
Inside the EPA’s Attempt to Roll Back Climate Regulation The EPA has contradicted itself—and legal precedent—in its bid to undo Biden-era limits on power-plant climate pollution By Jean Chemnick, Niina H. Farah, Lesley Clark & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | EPA’s proposal to stop regulating power plant climate pollution is built around a bold claim that…
What could have caused Air India plane to crash in 30 seconds?
What exactly happened to Flight AI171 between Ahmedabad and London Gatwick on Thursday afternoon will only be revealed by a detailed investigation, but the moments after take-off can be the most challenging in aviation. Indian investigators will be joined by experts from the US and UK in the coming days, as authorities attempt to establish…
Cuba’s students call for resignations and strikes after brutal internet price hike
Students say rise in prices was trigger but underlying anger was communist government’s increasing reliance on USD Having endured electricity blackouts, water shortages, transport failures and the spiralling cost of food, Cuba’s students appear to have finally lost patience with their government over a ferocious price hike for the country’s faltering internet. Local chapters of…
To save a dying forest, this town dug in
Off Mexico’s Yucatán coast, a road connects a small fishing community’s slender islet to the mainland. On one side of the road sits a healthy mangrove forest teeming with wildlife. On the other side of the road: bare dirt, pocked with patchy stands of mangrove trees. In the 1990s, construction of the road to Isla…
Air India Plane Crash: One Surviving Passenger Reportedly Found Alive
In the hours since an Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12, carrying 242 people, officials have been sharing information on the casualties. More information is emerging about the deadly plane crash in India. In the hours since an Air India flight carrying 242 people bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff in…
Brain Implant Lets Man with ALS Speak and Sing with His ‘Real Voice’
Brain Implant Lets Man with ALS Speak and Sing with His ‘Real Voice’ A new brain-computer interface turns thoughts into singing and expressive speech in real time By Miryam Naddaf & Nature magazine The motor cortex (orange, illustration). Electrodes implanted in this region helped to record the speech-related brain activity of a man who could…
Why there’s an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security
Laurel Wamsley Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of the population, says Jack Smalligan, senior policy fellow at the Urban Institute. But this spring, something different happened, he says: an unexpected surge in the number of people applying for retirement benefits.…