Month: April 2025
First 100 Days: Congress Acquiesces to Trump But Pressure Tests Ahead
Susan Davis If Trump has adopted the Silicon Valley ethos of “move fast and break things” for his second term, then “move slow and get out of the way” could be the corresponding marching orders on Capitol Hill. President Trump has taken about executive actions in his first 100 days in office — a rapid…
South Africa to review claims past ANC governments impeded apartheid crimes investigations
Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry as victims’ families allege interference from ‘highest levels of government’ South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is setting up an inquiry into whether past ANC governments interfered with the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, amid criticism from the families of victims. A group of 25 relatives and survivors of apartheid-era…
Could a Monster Earthquake Actually Sink Part of California?
Could a Monster Earthquake Actually Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest? A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including massive flooding in California By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Stumps of Sitka spruce, drowned from subsidence during an earthquake at a…
Bill Belichick Defends Girlfriend Jordon Hudson After Tense Interview
Bill Belichick broke his silence after girlfriend Jordon Hudson—who is 49 years younger than him—interrupted his CBS interview and shut down a question about their relationship. Bill Belichick is putting on a defensive front after girlfriend Jordon Hudson‘s controversial CBS Sunday Morning appearance. ICYMI: Hudson—who is almost 50 years younger than the former New England Patriots…
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones. In a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, the King spoke about becoming a cancer “statistic” – referencing the more than 1,000…
The Real Housewives of Miami Season 7 Trailer Is Finally Here
From Larsa Pippen’s breakup to trips around the world and the shocking return of a series alum, The Real Housewives of Miami is back and better than ever in jaw-dropping season seven trailer. The Real Housewives of Miami is proving the wait was definitely worth it. Bravo has finally released the first look at season…
Why Ozempic and Wegovy Might Change Your Favorite Food
Why Ozempic and Wegovy Might Change Some People’s Favorite Foods Some users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have been reporting strange changes in food preferences, such as a new dislike for meats or fried foods, and scientists are beginning to figure out why By Lori Youmshajekian edited by Lauren J. Young For most of her life,…
Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told
Mobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the “iconic” Sycamore Gap tree was felled has been shown to jurors. The tree had stood for more than 100 years in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland before it was felled in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle…
Venezuelan detainees at Texas center spell out SOS with their bodies
Men at Bluebonnet fear deportation to El Salvador under wartime law despite maintaining they do not have gang ties Detainees at the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center in the small city of Anson, Texas, sent the outside world a message this week: SOS. With a Reuters drone flying nearby, 31 men formed the letters in the…
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight
By Michael Copley , Russell Newlove A judge in the United Kingdom has recommended the extradition of a private investigator to the United States whom the Justice Department accuses of leading a hacking operation that targeted American climate activists. The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying and consulting firm that worked for…
These Mean Girls Secrets Totally Are Fetch
On Wednesdays we wear pink and mark Mean Girls‘ anniversary. Because the limit does not exist for how much we love the 2004 comedy, we’re revealing all the secrets hiding in Gretchen Wieners’ hair. We don’t think Gretchen Wieners’ father, the inventor of Toaster Strudel, would be too pleased to hear that it’s been a full…
Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language
Opinion The Science of ParentingMondays Keeping Kids Interested in Science Is a Matter of Language As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part of keeping them engaged in discovery By Ryan F. Lei Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The…
Trump celebrates ‘revolution of common sense’ after 100 days in office
US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a “revolution of common sense”, he told a crowd of supporters in Michigan that he was using his presidency to deliver “profound change”. The Republican…
A man chopped down Los Angeles trees. The crime cut deep in the struggling neighborhood
Vanessa Romo For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods. Groft sometimes hacked away at large, decades-old trees in the middle of the night, others, he wielded his cordless power…
The white Afrikaners lining up to accept Trump’s offer of asylum
Thousands of South Africans are hoping to move to the US to escape crime – and what they say is discrimination against white people Kyle believed God was looking out for him when he survived a violent farm robbery in South Africa eight years ago with only a black eye and broken ribs. The robbers…
Trump congratulates Canada’s Carney as they agree to meet in ‘near future’
US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country’s general election and the two have agreed meet in the near future. The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship after Monday’s vote. Trump’s trade tariffs and repeated…
News spotlight: Got climate anxiety? Write a letter to the future
If you’re feeling a bit of climate doom — and who isn’t these days — a recent column in The Washington Post could offer some relief. Research suggests that writing letters to the future “may be one of the most powerful ways to inspire support for climate action — and among the few to work…
Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agents
Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death Rodney Scott, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has been accused by a former top official of orchestrating a “cover-up” over the death of a man detained while trying…
This Bitcoin Encryption Comes from Renaissance Art and Math
This Cutting-Edge Encryption Originates in Renaissance Art and Math The mathematics underpinning the modern method of elliptic curve cryptography originated with Renaissance architect Filippo Brunelleschi By Richard Jensen edited by Clara Moskowitz An architectural view by Francesco di Giorgio Martini showcases Renaissance perspective drawing. The portly, balding sculptor-turned-architect must have drawn a few curious gazes…
Here are the top 5 immigration changes from Trump’s first 100 days
By NPR Immigration Team President Trump came into office with an overwhelming mandate to overhaul immigration and border security. In 100 days, he has dramatically upended U.S. immigration policy through sweeping executive orders, lawsuits and an aggressive campaign of raids, detentions and deportations. The crackdown has catalyzed fear and confusion across migrant communities, sparked street…
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Blair says current net zero policies ‘doomed to fail’
Sir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail”. In a new report, the former Labour prime minister says voters “feel they’re being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know the impact on…
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery’s Kids Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery’s kids Stella Luna and Eli stepped out to support the Grey’s Anatomy alum at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony on April 29. See the rare family outing. Ellen Pompeo‘s kids are all grown up. The Grey’s Anatomy star was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk…
If HPV Infection Increases Heart Disease Risk, Can Vaccination Lower It?
HPV Infection May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease. Could Vaccination Lower It? A vaccine that blocks infection with the human papillomavirus has helped to lower cervical cancer rates. Researchers want to find out if the shot also prevents heart attacks By Liz Szabo edited by Tanya Lewis Human papilloma virus (HPV) illustration. Human papillomavirus…
Why Google’s search engine trial is about AI
Jaclyn Diaz When the U.S. Department of Justice originally brought — and then won — its case against Google, arguing that the tech behemoth monopolized the search engine market, the focus was on, well … search. Back then, in 2020, the government’s antitrust complaint against Google had few mentions of artificial intelligence or AI chatbots.…
Canada election: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat he held since 2004
Following election loss to Mark Carney’s Liberals, Poilievre is likely to face questions over his future as party leader Canada’s Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, has lost his own seat in the country’s general election, in a stunning blow for the 45-year-old career politician who until recently had been widely expected to become the country’s next…
Click That Brick! LEGO “Jurassic World” Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex
With a new Jurassic World movie coming out this summer, it’s no coincidence that LEGO has just released another set in their Jurassic World/Jurassic Park line. And while this set does include adorable Minifigures of Doctors Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, it stands alongside the other, smaller Dinosaur Fossil sets like the Triceratops Skull and T. rex…
Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing the National Climate Assessment
Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing Key Climate Report President Trump has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about whether the void will be filled with pseudoscience By Scott Waldman & E&E News Firefighters watch as flames and smoke move through a valley in the Forest Ranch area of…
Fears for health of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and mother as hunger strikes take toll
Activist jailed in Egypt receives medical treatment and family worry his mother Laila Soueif is ‘dying in slow motion’ The family of the imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah say they fear for his health along with that of his mother, Laila Soueif, as both continued their hunger strikes to demand his freedom. Relatives of…
Canada will deal with Trump ‘on our terms’, Carney tells BBC
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his country deserves respect from the US and will only enter trade and security talks with President Donald Trump “on our terms”. Speaking exclusively to the BBC as the polls were closing, Carney said he would only visit Washington when there was a “serious discussion to be had”…
Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist Reacts to Ex Gerry Turner’s New Romance
Nearly one year after Theresa Nist and Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner finalized their divorce, his ex reflected on his new romance with girlfriend Lana. Theresa Nist is glad to see Gerry Turner in paradise. After the Golden Bachelor star debuted his new relationship with a woman named Lana, Theresa, whose divorce from Gerry was…
Appeals court pauses Tufts student’s transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case
By The Associated Press A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order to bring a Turkish Tufts University student from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to New England this week so it can consider an emergency motion filed by the government. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, ruled…
Trump made Carney’s turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have claimed a remarkable victory in the Canadian election – and it appears to have come with a big assist from Donald Trump. The US president’s constant badgering of America’s northern neighbour and taunts about making it the 51st US state since his return to office in January coincided…
Sebastian Stan Debuts Shaved Head in Shocking Hair Transformation
Sebastian Stan showed off his newly shaved head at the April 28 premiere of Thunderbolts* in Los Angeles. See his dramatic hair transformation. Marvel at Sebastian Stan‘s new look. The Captain America star unveiled a major hair transformation on April 28, stepping out to the Los Angeles premiere of Thunderbolts*—in which he reprises his MCU role of…
How Trump’s EPA Plans to Undo Climate Rules
How Trump’s EPA Plans to Undo the Scientific Justification for Climate Rules President Trump’s EPA administrator Lee Zeldin seems to be focusing on costs to industry in an effort to dismantle the scientific justification for climate regulations By Jean Chemnick & E&E News The Environmental Protection Agency flag flies outside the EPA headquarters in Washington…
Trump wants to bypass immigration courts. Experts warn it’s a ‘slippery slope.’
Ximena Bustillo President Trump is chipping away at the right to due process within the immigration court system, immigration lawyers and former judges say, in an effort to fast-track deportations. Over the course of his first few months in office, the administration has removed some protections from deportation, cancelled grants that provided legal representation to…
Tuesday briefing: How Trump’s threats to Canada led to a Liberal victory
Good morning. At the beginning of the year, Canada’s Conservatives had a 25-point lead over the Liberal government, and their leader, Pierre Poilievre, looked a dead cert to be the country’s next prime minister. But as the votes cast in yesterday’s election have been counted, the story of the campaign has been confirmed: victory for…
Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop
Young people have told the BBC they are finding it harder than ever to get a job, with some graduates frustrated at being turned down for roles at supermarkets. The government says getting more young people into work is a priority but UK job vacancies are at their lowest level in nearly four years. The…
90 Day Fiancé’s Gino Palazzolo Regrets Opening Jasmine Pineda Marriage
90 Day Fiancé‘s Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda stirred controversy over their open marriage. After she and boyfriend Matt Branistareanu had a baby together, Gino expressed regret. Gino Palazzolo thinks his and Jasmine Pineda‘s open marriage was a mistake. The 54-year-old reflected on their relationship on the upcoming 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort Tell-All…
What Amazon’s Project Kuiper vs. SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Mega Constellation Wars Mean for Earth
What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but experts remain concerned about space debris and astronomy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Test launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper on a United Launch…
Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump
By Ayana Archie The bill was introduced by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in January, and approved by the Senate in February. “Today’s bipartisan passage of the Take It Down Act is a powerful statement that we stand united in protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of our children,” Melania Trump said Monday. “I am thankful…
Trump’s first 100 days supercharged a global ‘freefall of rights’, says Amnesty
World now in era of repressive regimes’ impunity, climate inaction and unchecked corporate power, says report The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency have “supercharged” a global rollback of human rights, pushing the world towards an authoritarian era defined by impunity and unchecked corporate power, Amnesty International warns today. In its annual report on…
Bird-Watching Tips as Migration Season Peaks
Bird Migration Is Peaking in the U.S.—Here’s How to Watch The spectacle of spring bird migration is in full swing, and you can get in on the action By Kate Wong edited by Jeanna Bryner A male Blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca) singing a territorial song. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The spring migration of…
Canadians head to polls in election upturned by Trump
Liberals favored to beat Conservatives as US president issues fresh threats to annex Canada Canadians head to the polls in a federal election overshadowed by fury at Donald Trump’s threats to the country’s sovereignty and fears over his escalating trade war. In the final days of a month-long campaign – described by all party leaders…
African diplomats urge UK government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings
Exclusive: Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London Diplomats from eight southern and east African countries have signed a letter calling on the UK government to support a private member’s bill that aims to speed up debt restructurings, after economic crises meant countries were unable to pay back…
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Reacts to Criticism Over Donald Trump Outing
Philadelphia Eagles’ player Saquon Barkley addressed criticism of his spending time with President Donald Trump ahead of the team’s Super Bowl celebration at the White House. Saquon Barkley is intercepting any backlash. The Philadelphia Eagles’ player addressed criticism he received over his recent outing with President Donald Trump—which saw Saquon play golf with Trump on…
Scientific American’s 1925 Coverage of Eclipses, Mediums and Inventions
Solar Shadow Play, Seances for Science, and More from Our 1925 Coverage We present a historical romp through Scientific American—100 years ago. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. I was out of the office taking a little break last week,…
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, disabling their capitals
By The Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain — A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines. It is rare to have such a widespread outage there. Spanish generator Red Eléctrica said it affected the Iberian peninsula and the incident is…
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire for the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the ceasefire would run from the morning of 8 May until 11 May – which coincides with victory celebrations to mark the end of World War Two. In response, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for an immediate…
Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients, lab-testing by BBC finds
Baby food pouches from six of the UK’s leading brands are failing to meet key nutritional needs of babies and toddlers – with parents being “misled” by their marketing – BBC Panorama has been told. Laboratory testing of 18 pouches made by Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl found many to be…
Why GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Hard to Make into Pills
Ozempic Shots Have Taken Off. Why Haven’t GLP-1 Pills? Some experts say oral versions of popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could offer people more flexibility and accessibility. What’s keeping the pills from taking off? By Hannah Seo edited by Lauren J. Young Popular weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic…
Fears of Boko Haram comeback stir in Nigerian birthplace of Maiduguri
Threat from jihadists had widely been perceived to be extinguished, but recent clashes suggest otherwise On the road running from Maiduguri’s airport to the city, the freshly repainted walls of a girls’ college stood in defiant opposition to a years-long campaign by the jihadists of Boko Haram to make good on their name, which translates…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reveals Daughter Asked Why He Didn’t Like Her
When it comes to repairing the relationships with his kids, Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown has quite the mountain to climb. But he made the first step with daughter Aspyn on the series’ April 27 episode. Now that Kody Brown has officially divided himself from three of his former brides, the Sister Wives star truly feels his…
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
Nina Totenberg The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Ava Tharpe is a teenage girl who suffers from serious disabilities caused by a rare form of epilepsy. She needs assistance with everyday tasks like walking and…
Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Slams Ex Kody for Comparing Robyn to Model
On Sister Wives‘ season 19 episode 22, which airs April 27, one of Kody Brown’s exes, Janelle Brown, shared that he had compared his remaining wife Robyn Brown to a “Diesel Jeans model.” Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown is sharing her beef with Kody Brown. During the April 27 episode of the TLC show reality show, the 55-year-old…
Homes destroyed and 1,500 detained in Kashmir as India cracks down following attacks
By Bilal Kuchay , Omkar Khandekar PULWAMA, India — Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir after a militant attack killed 26 people last week, a top police officer told NPR. Several homes linked to alleged militants were also destroyed. India accused Pakistan of having a connection to the attack —…
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk
To Reduce Dementia Risk, Treat High Blood Pressure Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone’s risk of developing dementia By Liz Szabo edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Treating high blood pressure for as little as four years can cut the risk of dementia by 15 percent, according to clinical…
Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder
Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the scene The suspect in a car-ramming attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder, prosecutors have said. More charges…
Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead
A 30-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada. The attack at a festival which celebrated Filipino culture left 11 dead and dozens more injured. Work to identify some victims was continuing on Sunday evening, and…
Child Asthma Will Worsen with Trump’s Pollution Rollbacks and RFK, Jr.’s CDC Cuts
Childhood Asthma Will Worsen with Pollution Rollbacks and CDC Cuts President Trump has ordered agencies to act “urgently” to curb asthma—a goal at odds with moves to roll back air pollution limits and with RFK, Jr., cutting CDC experts By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | When EPA announced its intent to roll back…
‘Prophetic’ letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction
By Rebecca Rosman When first-class passenger Col. Archibald Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, he drafted a letter to a friend. “It is a fine ship,” he wrote, “but I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” Five days later, the “unsinkable” ship struck an iceberg…
HoMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Kids Are Following in Her Footsteps
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle shared royally adorable pics of their red-headed children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet stopping to smell the roses. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s children have inherited not just their dad’s red hair, but also their mom’s love of gardening. The Duchess of Sussex shared new photos of son Prince Archie, 5,…
Myanmar’s army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly
Days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar at the end of March, killing at least 3,700 people, the country’s ruling junta agreed to a halt in its devastating military campaign. It then violated that ceasefire, again and again. I went inside rebel-held territory in the eastern Karenni state for 10 days from mid-April. I witnessed…
US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations
‘The Chinese will see this high tariff level is unsustainable for their business,’ says Scott Bessent The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said “there is a path” to an agreement with China over tariffs after he had interactions with his Chinese counterparts last week in Washington. “I had interaction with my Chinese counterparts, but it…
Ukrainian families divided by Russian occupation hang on and hope to be reunited
Eleanor Beardsley ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — On a recent Saturday morning, several dozen volunteers at a youth center are weaving strips of cloth to make camouflage netting for the Ukrainian army. They are in the capital of Ukraine’s southeastern province of Zaporizhzhia, about two-thirds of which is controlled by Russian forces. The front line is 25…
Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Interim guidance on single-sex spaces is “ill-considered and impractical” and should be withdrawn, the Green Party has said. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer told the BBC the guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination, while Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said there were questions over how it would be enforced. Asked if the…
Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th Daily Drops Just Started
Get ready to jump to hyperspace. Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th launches are here with new collectibles, apparel, and gear dropping every day leading up to the galaxy’s biggest celebration. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. …
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing Baby warty birch caterpillars vibrate when threatened—before swinging away like Spider-Man By Rohini Subrahmanyam edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! When facing an intruder, animals generally tend to fight, flee or simply freeze. But certain baby caterpillars do…
Nine people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd
Man arrested after incident at Filipino Lapu Lapu event, as police say they are confident it was not terrorism Nine people were killed and others injured when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening. Police said they were confident the incident was not an act…
How Plastic, Glass and Paper Move through the Recycling System
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process By Alex Jordan & The Conversation US A truck dumps its contents of recyclable items…
Pope Francis’ tomb adorned with single rose as first images released
Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. A single, white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the name he was known by during his pontificate, below a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight. The late pope was laid to rest at the…
Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators
Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work Meta is facing a second set of lawsuits in Africa over the psychological distress experienced by content moderators employed to take down disturbing social media content including depictions of murders, extreme violence and child sexual abuse.…
Parachute for Target Collection Is Here: Luxurious Linens from $12
Explore Parachute for Target’s collection of plush towels, luxe linens, cozy duvet covers, and soft robes, offering high-quality comfort at affordable prices to elevate your home effortlessly. 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 you’re looking to upgrade…
Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it’s destabilized by Trump’s job cuts
By Marisa Peñaloza , Hansi Lo Wang Shirley Hopkins built careers for herself and countless other Black workers through a federal government job. While working in the National Institutes of Health’s human resources office, she became known as the “recruitment lady.” It wasn’t spelled out in her job description, but she made it her personal…
Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them By Dan Vergano Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano In the Trump administration’s…
Tom Holland, Zendaya Make First Joint Appearance Since Getting Engaged
Tom Holland and Zendaya were photographed together for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in early 2025. Zendaya brought a special guest with her to work. The 28-year-old hung out with her fiancé, Tom Holland, on the set of the upcoming third season of Euphoria in Los Angeles April 25. It marked the…
‘Kicking butt’ or ‘going too fast’? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
When Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the help of voters who represented a diverse coalition of backgrounds – truck drivers, veterans, business owners and more. They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump’s enduring appeal. But 100 days after he took office, how…
Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77
Tom Dreisbach The first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, former Secretary Alexis Herman, has died at the age of 77. Former President Bill Clinton nominated Herman to the role, which she held from 1997 to 2001, following a career in social work, civil rights and Democratic politics. “Hillary and I are deeply…
Trump says US ships should have free use of Panama and Suez canals
US president tasks secretary of state Marco Rubio with making ‘immediate’ progress Donald Trump has demanded free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress “immediately”. Trump has for months been calling for the United States to take control of the Panama…
Thousands line streets of Rome as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral
The first South American pontiff passed away on Monday aged 88, marking the end of a 12-year pontificate. As the Italian capital woke up to a hazy morning, teenage pilgrims, nuns and priests of all denominations filed silently down the streets leading to the Vatican. Many of the streets around St Peter’s Basilica were closed…
Fifty years since the sky fell: how the Vietnam war changed Australia
On the anniversary of Liberation Day, members of Australia’s Vietnamese community look back at the sacrifices made in pursuit of ‘a good life’ “It’s like the world collapsed,” says Thi Xa Nguyen, looking back 50 years to the fall of Saigon. She was living in the coastal town of Vũng Tàu where the soldiers of…
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch
Celebrate Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Birthday with Stunning Images Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990 By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings The Tarantula Nebula, located about 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud bordering our Milky Way, is packed with ionized hydrogen gas dotted by supernova…
Zelensky and Trump hold ‘very productive’ talks at Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral – their first face-to-face encounter since February’s acrimonious Oval Office showdown. The pair were pictured locked in deep discussion, minutes before the late pontiff’s funeral was due to start. The White House described the 15-minute meeting in…
How to Reduce Wrinkles with Red Light Therapy, According to an Expert
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Iran says 5 people are dead and more than 700 injured in a massive port explosion
By The Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman — A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing five people and injuring more than 700 others. Mehrdad Hasanzadeh, a provincial disaster management official, gave the updated casualty figure in…
Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war
Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products Xi Jinping has announced a plan to counter China’s continuing economic problems and the impact of the US trade war, as reports swirl that it could drop tariffs on some US products, including semiconductors. Friday’s meeting of the politburo…
What to look out for at the funeral
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself. But as a head of state and leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide, it will still be a spectacle of ceremony and tradition. His death has drawn famous figures, politicians, and thousands of followers…
Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up
Ashley Lopez Jessica LaPointe has worked at a Social Security field office in Madison, Wis., for the past 16 years. And she says right now, the work is harder than ever. LaPointe says disruptions prompted by the Trump administration’s efforts to make deep cuts in the federal government workforce have left many remaining Social Security…
Wild NYC Author Ryan Mandelbaum Takes a Wildlife-Filled Walk in Prospect Park
How to Find Hidden Nature in Any Urban Park Near You Take a walk through Prospect Park with Wild NYC writer Ryan Mandelbaum and learn to connect with nature no matter how urban your environment is. By Rachel Feltman, Kylie Murphy, Alex Sugiura, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper & Carin Leong Jeffery DelViscio/Scientific American…
Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts
DoE investigation revives reports that UC Berkeley failed to disclose Chinese funding for a now severed partnership The Trump administration launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, on Friday centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government. The investigation revives criticism from several years ago…
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide aged 41, her family has confirmed. Giuffre was one of the most outspoken accusers of convicted sex offenders Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his former girlfriend. She alleged they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17,…
Is There Any Sound in Space?
The UniverseFridays Can There Be Sound in Space? It seems contrary to common knowledge, but sound can travel through some parts of space quite well By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Sound—in the form of shock waves—helps sculpt the beautiful, delicate structures of some supernova remnants, such as those seen here in a Hubble…
‘Morally repugnant’: Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over ‘slavery-like conditions’
Brazil has been the world’s leading coffee producer due to the forced labour of enslaved Africans and Afro-Brazilians “John” was just days from turning 16 when he was allegedly recruited to work on a Brazilian coffee farm that supplies the global coffeehouse chain Starbucks. Soon after his birthday, he embarked on a 16-hour bus journey…
Would Jessie James Decker Return to Reality TV? She Says…
Jessie James Decker exclusively told E! News she has no plans to return to reality TV after starring in three seasons of the E! reality series Eric & Jessie: Game On alongside husband Eric Decker. Jessie James Decker is happy to keep her family life off-screen. After starring in the E! reality series Eric &…
Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department on Friday rescinded a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations, paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel testimony from reporters in probes targeting leakers. “Federal government employees intentionally leaking sensitive information to the media undermines the ability of the Department of…
Nikki Reed Details Her, Ian Somerhalder’s “Transitional” Move to Farm
Twilight’s Nikki Reed shared insight into why she and Ian Somerhalder haven’t fully closed the door on Hollywood despite leaving Los Angeles for a more peaceful life on a farm in rural California. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed may have traded their suits and red carpet gowns for cowboy boots, but they haven’t thrown them…
Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had “constructive” talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin’s. Yuri Ushakov said the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks was a particular point of discussion. The US has not released details of what was discussed during the…
Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S. By Megha Satyanarayana Keep in touch with Cross Current: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Megha Satyanarayana Nestled in the Heritage…
New senior staff announced as White House looks to ‘right the ship’ at the Pentagon
By Tom Bowman , Quil Lawrence Normally the names of senior staff at the Pentagon don’t make the news, but the precarious position of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth means that every move is drawing scrutiny. NPR reported this week that the White House is looking for possible replacements with Hegseth under fire for putting sensitive…
Brazil’s former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence
Fernando Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was sentenced in 2023 after being convicted for corruption Brazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested early and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption. Collor was convicted of receiving 20m reais ($3.5m) to facilitate contracts between…