Month: April 2025
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers began reporting problems last weekend, and on Tuesday the retailer confirmed it was facing a “cyber incident”. Now, M&S has entirely paused orders on its website and apps – including for food deliveries…
After deadly Kashmir attack, India reports exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers
Diaa Hadid MUMBAI, India — A day after the United Nations appealed for “maximum restraint” between Pakistan and India, the Indian military reported an exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers on Friday across the de-facto border of the disputed region of Kashmir. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have soared after India blamed Pakistan for…
XG Reveals How Blackpink’s Lisa Reacted to Their Coachella Performance
After performing at Coachella, XG revealed what Blackpink’s Lisa said of their performance—and how much her feedback meant to them—in an exclusive interview with E! News. XG were shooting stars on the Coachella stage. In fact, the girl group—whose name stands for Xtraordinary Girls—made such a splash during the two weekends of the festival that…
Ancient DNA Reveals Phoenicians’ Surprising Ancestry
Ancient DNA Reveals Phoenicians’ Surprising Ancestry Phoenician civilization spread its culture and alphabet across the Mediterranean but not, evidently, its DNA By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine A death mask from the third or second century bc found in the Phoenician trading city of Carthage in what is now Tunisia. Join Our Community of Science…
Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans
Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash flooding After Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstorms, and yellow and orange weather warnings have been…
Ukraine may have to give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia, amid a growing pressure from President Donald Trump to accept territorial concessions. “One of the scenarios is… to give up territory. It’s not fair. But for the peace, temporary…
Dear Life Kit: I’m not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?
By Andee Tagle , Malaka Gharib Dear Life Kit is NPR’s advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more. Send us your anonymous questions. For our next episode, we’re looking for your queries on doubt and decision-making in relationships. These questions were answered by Haley Nahman of the…
Marie Curie’s Mentorship Led to Networks of Support for Female Scientists
Marie Curie’s Mentorship Led to Networks of Support for Female Scientists Author Dava Sobel discusses how she discovered the many forgotten female scientists who were mentored by Marie Curie in early 20th-century Paris By Deborah Unger, Natalia Sánchez Loayza & The Lost Women of Science Initiative In The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow…
Tropical Vacation Essentials: What to Pack to Beat the Summer Heat
From a chic cowboy hat to aluminum-free deodorant, these warm-weather must-haves will keep you cool on your upcoming vacay. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’ve got a tropical vacation coming up, first of all, I’m jealous. And second of all, it’s…
Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle
The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the world Hundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 20,000km (12,400 mile) journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle as part of an ambitious project created by the team behind Little Amal, the giant…
Worst Coral Mass Bleaching on Record Caused By Warming Oceans
84 Percent of Corals Impacted in Mass Bleaching Event The world is experiencing the most intense global coral bleaching event on record, with 84 percent of reefs experiencing heat stress from warming oceans By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Fish swim around a bleached coral. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! All around the…
Trump is jailing immigrant families again. A mother, father and teen tell of ‘anguish on a daily basis’
Family incarceration has been revived after Biden – and Jade, Jason and Gabriela are speaking out about their distressing treatment in Texas When Jade and her family first arrived at the detention facility in Karnes county, Texas, she wasn’t really sure what to think. “I guess I was confused and scared,” said the 13-year-old. Her…
Why Selena Gomez Wasn’t at Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards
Selena Gomez was honored as Woman of the Year during the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala on April 24, but couldn’t attend due to filming in New York. Selena Gomez is feeling the same old love—even if she couldn’t make it to the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music awards ceremony. Though the…
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction – now the movement has gone deeper underground
Listen to Justin read this article Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists are dusting down their placards, digging out their infamous fluorescent orange vests, and charging up their loud hailers — a routine they have gone through many a time before. They expect hundreds of activists to turn out on Saturday in Central London. However, despite…
In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women’s health study
Rob Stein The Trump administration is restoring financial support for a landmark study of women’s health, an official said Thursday, reversing a defunding decision that shocked medical researchers. “These studies represent critical contributions to our better understanding of women’s health,” said a statement from Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human…
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should “stop”. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5,000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!” he said in a post on Truth Social. The overnight strikes killed…
Green groups decry plan to list world’s biggest meatpacking company on NYSE
Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis Environmental groups are outraged that the world’s biggest meatpacking company, JBS, which has long been linked to Amazon’s deforestation, has received approval from US authorities to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The decision, announced…
Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage
Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage Nicknamed the “bone collector,” this newly confirmed caterpillar in Hawaii secretly scrounges off a spider landlord by covering itself with dead insect body parts By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Caterpillars nicknamed the “bone collector” create protective shelling out of dead insect bones and body…
A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive
By Greg Allen MIAMI — Fla. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the defensive over questions about how $10 million in state money came to be used to fund a political campaign. In two terms as governor, DeSantis has enjoyed strong support from the Republican-controlled legislature. But now, Republicans in the state House of Representatives…
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky
By Alana Wise Alongside a crescent moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn will become visible to stargazers just before dawn on Friday morning. According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot…
Tanzania opposition officials arrested as Tundu Lissu refuses to appear in court
Chadema spokesperson says party’s vice-chair John Heche and secretary general John Mnyika held on way to protest over treason charges Tanzania’s main opposition party said on Thursday at least two of its officials had been arrested on their way to a rally to support the leading government opponent Tundu Lissu, who refused to appear at…
Crimea is key to Trump’s peace plan – here’s why Zelensky can’t give it up
Vladimir Putin initially denied having anything to do with Russia’s capture of Crimea in February 2014, when mysterious masked commandos in unidentified green uniforms seized the local parliament and fanned out across the peninsula. Those “little green men” marked the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, which culminated in the 2022 full-scale invasion. The future…
Clinton Kelly and Stacy London Detail Friendship 8 Years After Feud
Years after What Not To Wear’s Clinton Kelly and Stacy London went public with their feud in the late 2010s, they detailed how their show Wear Whatever the F You Want parallels their friendship. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London are done power clashing. In addition to the outdated rules for mixing fabrics, the former What…
Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space
Opinion Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space The Trump administration’s plans to cut NASA’s science missions will destroy the U.S. space legacy By Louis Friedman Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean during the second moonwalk EVA. For more than half a century planetary exploration and space science have been a hallmark of American…
How You Ended for Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg After 5 Seasons
Netflix released season five of You April 24, revealing the fate of Penn Badgley’s serial killer character Joe Goldberg. Find out what happened in the series finale. Warning: This story contains spoilers from the You season five finale. In the end, only a Brontë could take down the literary lover that is Joe Goldberg. Season…
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research Elon Musk funded an XPrize for carbon removal, but his actions in the Trump administration have cut funding for climate research By Corbin Hiar & E&E News Tesla CEO Elon Musk went from an environmental hero to a MAGA hardliner. CLIMATEWIRE | Time magazine…
‘Our daughters will be with us,’ say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are raising money for projects established in their daughters’ memory. Alice Aguiar, 9, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6, died last July while they attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop. Mr Aguiar tells BBC Breakfast he talks to Alice when he’s running alone. “I tell her to keep…
DRC government and M23 make surprise truce to end fighting in east of country
The two sides agree to work towards permanent peace after Qatar-mediated talks and are expected to return to Doha in coming weeks The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwandan-backed M23 group have issued a landmark joint statement saying they have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work…
Decades later, the Microsoft antitrust case casts a shadow over the Google trial
Jaclyn Diaz A legendary legal case looms large over the ongoing, landmark antitrust case involving Google and the U.S. government. A federal judge has ruled that the tech giant operated as a monopoly because it illegally stifled competition in the search engine market. For the next few weeks, the judge is hearing arguments from the…
Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral
Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite his foreign ministry saying earlier it was their “most important aim” in negotiations with the Vatican that he be there in person. The ministry announced on Wednesday that…
Flintoff ‘thought he had died’ in Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff has given his first account of the car crash he was in while filming Top Gear, saying he thought he “was dead” in the immediate aftermath. The England cricketer-turned-TV presenter sustained serious facial and rib injuries when the three-wheeler car he was driving for the BBC motoring programme rolled over in 2022. Speaking…
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
Elissa Nadworny President Trump on Wednesday signed a list of executive actions aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools. Another promises new discipline guidance for K-12 schools, with the goal of “ensuring school discipline policies are based on objective behavior, not DEI,” the White House said in a statement. The collection of orders aim…
Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat
Lion Bite to the Butt May Be First Proof of Human-Animal Gladiatorial Combat The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England By Gayoung Lee edited by Allison Parshall 1st century AD Roman relief portraying gladiators and lions fighting. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! If you’re…
Top Chef Host Kristen Kish’s ‘Favorite’ Kitchen Tool Is Only $22!
With a new memoir and her own line of soju, Kristen Kish is bringing her signature flavor to Bravo and beyond. Shop kitchen essentials inspired by her expert advice. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. When Kristen Kish won Top Chef Season 10,…
The Major NJ Wildfire Shows Unexpected Urban Areas Are at Risk
Why New Jersey Is Actually a Place with Major Wildfire Risk A forest fire that erupted in New Jersey and spread overnight highlights the major wildfire risk faced by the state and other urban areas By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Firefighters try to extinguish a fast-moving brush fire along on November 19, 2024…
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health
By Alejandra Borunda Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people’s lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds. The report comes as the Trump administration is considering rolling back some key air quality regulations. Air…
Colombian ex-minister accuses the country’s president of drug abuse
Gustavo Petro hits back after Álvaro Leyva accused him of going awol during official visit to France A prominent Colombian politician and former minister has accused the country’s president, Gustavo Petro, of being a drug addict who allegedly went awol during an official visit to France. In a damning letter to the South American leader,…
Can You Beat the Odds and “Flip 7”?
On the front of the card box for Flip 7 is the bold statement: “The Greatest Card Game of All Time!” Naturally, that’s going to make any gamer want to put the game to the test. So let’s see how Flip 7 lives up to the promise! Flip 7 is a push your luck card game…
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
By Rachel Treisman The Trump administration says it will soon resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years, raising questions and anxieties for millions of borrowers across the country. The Department of Education announced Monday that its office of Federal Student Aid will resume collections on May 5, meaning it…
US will walk away unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals, says JD Vance
US Vice-President JD Vance said his country would “walk away” unless Ukraine and Russia agree on a deal, echoing recent comments from US officials. His warning came after London talks between officials from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US aimed at securing a ceasefire were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Slither, by Stephen S. Hall, Explores Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes
Misunderstood and Maligned Snakes Are Worthy Of Our Sympathy In a new book called Slither, Stephen S. Hall takes a deep dive into the biology and history of one of the most reviled animals. By Rachel Feltman, Stephen S. Hall, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Naeem Amarsy Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m…
What on Earth is ‘eDNA’?
Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it in an occasional explainer series we’re calling “What on Earth?“ In this installment, we explore eDNA, a wildlife monitoring tool that is changing the way we study the natural world. I keep seeing this thing…
Actress Sophie Nyweide’s Mother Speaks Out After Her Death
Sophie Nyweide’s mother Shelly Gibson spoke out about the former child star’s tragic death at age 21, just over a week after her daughter’s body was found on a riverbank in Vermont. Shelly Gibson is mourning the death of her daughter. Hours after news broke that former actress Sophie Nyweide died April 14 at 24,…
Families of detainees in El Salvador and Venezuela decry Bukele’s prisoner swap offer
Salvadorian president denounced as ‘tyrannical’ as he floats trading 252 prisoners with fellow authoritarian regime The families of prisoners being held by the authoritarian governments of El Salvador and Venezuela have condemned President Nayib Bukele’s offer to swap 252 Venezuelan detainees sent to his jails by the Trump administration for the same number of political…
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs being felt on the UK economy. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn in the year to March, up £20.7bn from the year before. The official figures come…
Magic: The Gathering Fans Harness Prime Number Puzzle as a Game Strategy
Prime Number Mystery Is Key to Magic: The Gathering Card Game Strategy The popular fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering has a new card related to prime numbers. Now fans are trying to use it to tackle one of the biggest problems in mathematics By Manon Bischoff edited by Jeanna Bryner Participants play a Magic:…
Word of the Week: The papal ‘conclave’ is secretive. The word’s origin explains why
By Joe Hernandez The death of Pope Francis on Monday means the Roman Catholic Church will soon begin the process of selecting a new pontiff. That ancient and mysterious undertaking known as the “conclave” invariably draws speculation over who will be chosen to lead the church and its 1.4 billion adherents worldwide. But the hushed…
‘He listened to everyone’: Buenos Aires remembers pope as voice for the poor
Locals hail pontiff’s work in city’s poorest neighbourhoods – but express sadness that he never came back as pope Before he left Argentina and moved to Italy to become pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would visit the country’s villas miserias, not in a car flanked by security guards, but by bus – and this is what…
What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a U.S. Ban
What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a U.S. Ban This week the secretary of health and human services announced plans to remove eight more food dyes from the U.S.’s food system By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser On Tuesday Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced plans to…
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump’s administration after the company’s profits and revenues plunged during the first three months of the year. Sales slumped and the electric carmaker faced a backlash as Musk became a political fixture in the White House. On Tuesday, the firm reported a…
Carlos Santana Hospitalized Ahead of Texas Concert
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana postponed his San Antonio, Texas, concert scheduled for April 22 after he was hospitalized for dehydration, according to his rep. Carlos Santana is on the mend. The guitarist has postponed his April 22 concert in San Antonio, Texas, after being hospitalized hours ahead of the show, his…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Earth: Animal Kingdom’
Expand your options for Earth by introducing animals that will interact with the flora and terrain. Earth: Animal Kingdom is an expansion to Earth, a tableau-building game for 1 to 6 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 45–90 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge of $39CAD (about $29USD) for…
RFK’s plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback
By Carmel Wroth , Yuki Noguchi The Trump administration announced its intention to phase out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in common foods like candy and cereals. At a press conference Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is making the move as a first step to improve…
Brazilian judges accept coup plot charges against more Bolsonaro allies
Panel unanimously accepts charges against six more key allies of ex-president over alleged plan to keep him in office A panel of Brazil’s supreme court justices has unanimously accepted criminal charges against six more key allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election…
Supreme Court leans toward parents who object to LGBTQ books in public schools
Nina Totenberg The conservative Supreme Court majority seemed more than ready Tuesday to tell public school districts that they must allow parents to pull their kids out of certain classes because the course material conflicts with the parents’ religious views. At the center of the case is the school system in Montgomery County, Md., the…
Kylie Kelce Reacts to Jason Kelce Considering Vasectomy After New Baby
Kylie Kelce shared that she’s “glad” her husband Jason Kelce has been openly discussing the idea of getting a vasectomy after welcoming their fourth baby, a daughter named Finnley, in March. Kylie Kelce might be done drafting players to her team. One month after she and her husband Jason Kelce welcomed their fourth baby girl,…
Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
The Bank of England could cut interest rates three more times this year despite the UK grappling with higher-than-expected inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. The organisation predicted UK inflation would be the highest in the world’s advanced economies this year at 3.1%, largely due to higher bills, including for energy and water.…
‘The devil wants this pattern of mass death repeated’: Actors Guild of Nigeria calls for better regulation after two actors die
After two actors died in Owerri, Imo State, AGN head Emeka Rollas drew comparisons to events last year, when popular Nollywood actor Junior Pope drowned The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria has called for mass prayers and increased unionisation after the death of two actors in Owerri, the capital city of Imo State.…
White House looks for new defense secretary. And, remembering Pope Francis’ legacy
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. A U.S. official has informed NPR that the search for a new leader to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is underway. The decision comes as Hegseth is again mired…
How Pope Francis Influenced Global Climate Change Action
Three Ways Pope Francis Influenced Global Climate Action The late Pope Francis supported global climate agreements, advocated for Indigenous people and inspired activism By Celia Deane-Drummond & The Conversation US Pope Francis receives a plant offered by an Amazon native as he celebrates the closing mass of the Synod on Amazonia on October 27, 2019…
After Pope Francis’ death, debates begin over his successor
By Willem Marx As cardinals from around the world start to gather in Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral, conversations are already beginning over his likely successor. It’s difficult to know how the 135 cardinals eligible to vote in the highly secretive elections — known as the conclave — will negotiate to lead the Catholic Church…
Who will be the next Pope? Key candidates in an unpredictable contest
Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world’s 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics. It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process for a host of reasons. The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate…
Your Mom Called—She Wants These $49 Lululemon Aligns for Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mom with the Aligns she’s secretly been eyeing (and maybe a pair for you too). 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 a Lululemon girlie, you know the We Made Too Much section is where the…
House Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García
Four representatives join effort to challenge the Trump administration’s refusal to facilitate the immigrant’s release A delegation of four House Democrats has arrived in El Salvador to push for the release of Kilmar Ábrego García, part of a mission to challenge the Trump administration’s refusal to comply with a supreme court order to facilitate the…
Why Narcissists Emerge as Leaders Even in Childhood
Opinion Why Narcissists Emerge as Leaders Even in Childhood Many children choose to follow peers with more narcissistic tendencies—and self-esteem may be part of the complex power dynamics involved By Eddie Brummelman Narcissistic leaders both fascinate and repel us. They can be charming, act assertively and articulate visions that may inspire confidence, especially in times…
Starmer does not believe trans women are women, No 10 says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer does not believe transgender women are women, his official spokesman has said. In March 2022, when he was leader of the opposition, Sir Keir told the Times that “a woman is a female adult, and in addition to that transwomen are women, and that is not just my view –…
‘I hope I’ll one day be at peace’: civilians seek mental health help in war-ravaged eastern DRC
People traumatised by conflict have queued outside the Saint Vincent de Paul neuropsychiatric hospital in Goma each day since free scheme launched On a sunny morning in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, where fighting between the M23 rebel group and the Congolese army raged earlier this year, men and…
Tina Knowles Reveals Affair With Ex Mathew After Filing for Divorce
In Tina Knowles’ new memoir Matriarch, Beyoncé and Solange’s mother admitted that she had an affair with ex Mathew Knowles after she filed for divorce in 2009. Tina Knowles took one step to the right after telling Mathew Knowles to the left, to the left. In her new memoir Matriarch, out now, Beyoncé and Solange’s…
John Cena Got Hair Transplant After Facing “Bullying” Over Bald Spot
John Cena said he got a hair transplant in November 2024 after being ripped “to shreds” by wrestling fans over his thinning hair: “Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement.” You can’t see John Cena‘s hair right now. That’s because the WWE icon is waiting for it to grow out after undergoing hair…
Trump Cuts Threaten Key NOAA Work to Improve Weather Forecasts and Monitor Toxic Algal Blooms
Proposed Trump Cuts to NOAA Threaten Hurricane Hunters and Toxic Algal Bloom Monitoring The Trump administration has proposed gutting NOAA’s cooperative institutes, which study everything from improving lifesaving weather forecasts to monitoring fish stocks By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Commander Mark Nelson, with NOAA, climbs the steps to one of the hurricane hunter planes…
Public viewing for Pope Francis begins Wednesday ahead of Saturday funeral
Lauren Frayer VATICAN CITY — Rosa del Carmen Esquivel Telles was supposed to meet the pope today. A tourist from Guadalajara, Mexico, Esquivel Telles, 55, got on a waitlist three months ago, for a group audience with Pope Francis. She’d prayed to him after being diagnosed with leukemia in 2017. Now in remission, she’s made…
US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
US stocks and the dollar plunged again as President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on the US central bank boss calling him “a major loser” for not lowering interest rates. In a social media post, Trump called on Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates “pre-emptively” to help boost the economy, saying Powell…
The New Tornado Alley Has Been Hyperactive this Year
The New Tornado Alley Has Been Hyperactive this Year More tornadoes than usual have already struck the U.S. in 2025—and many of them have been touching down farther east than they had in the past By Mark Fischetti edited by Dean Visser EF2 tornado lofting debris from a home in Lockett, Texas. Join Our Community…
Penn Badgley Vows He’ll “Never” Do This in Gossip Girl Universe
Penn Badgley exclusively told E! News that he would “never” participate in a crossover show where his You character Joe Goldberg does the voiceover narration for a Gossip Girl reboot. Spotted: Penn Badgley‘s You character steering clear of the Upper East Side. “There’s the obvious joke that that narrating all of Gossip Girl with Joe’s…
Venezuela accuses El Salvador of human trafficking as prisoners caught in row between authoritarians
Nayib Bukele offered to exchange 252 Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador for 252 prisoners in Venezuela Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has accused El Salvador’s president of being a “tyrannical” human trafficker after Nayib Bukele offered to exchange the 252 Venezuelan migrants deported to his country’s prisons by Donald Trump for the same number of political…
Mahmoud Khalil misses son’s birth after ICE official denies his request to be there
Adrian Florido Immigration authorities denied an urgent request by Mahmoud Khalil to be temporarily released from detention, under monitoring, so he could attend the birth of his first child. His wife, Noor Abdalla, delivered their son on Monday in New York. Khalil, who is being held at a remote Louisiana detention center, instead experienced part…
Who is Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the acting head of the Vatican?
When the world learned of Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, an Irish-American cardinal, little known in the wider world, was the one to break the news. After announcing that the pope had “returned to the home of the Father”, Irish-American Cardinal Kevin Farrell took on one of his biggest roles yet: the “camerlengo”, or…
Earth Month: Reimagining conservation for the benefit of all
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
Hailey Bieber Shares Ovarian Cyst Diagnosis
Hailey Bieber said she has been diagnosed with two ovarian cysts after giving birth to her and husband Justin Bieber’s son Jack Blues Bieber in 2024. Hailey Bieber is getting candid about her health. Less than a year after giving birth to her and husband Justin Bieber‘s son Jack Blues Bieber, the Rhode Skin founder…
Final days of Pope who joined Vatican crowds at Easter despite doctors’ advice
At midday on Monday, church bells across Italy began to toll. Pope Francis was dead. Not even 24 hours had passed since he had made a surprise appearance on the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square, blessing the 35,000 people gathered to celebrate Easter at the Vatican. The Pope was breathing on his own, without oxygen…
Haiti nearing ‘point of no return’ amid gang violence, UN representative warns
María Isabel Salvador tells security council the country could face ‘total chaos’ without necessary international aid Haiti, where rampant gang violence has surged in recent weeks, is approaching a “point of no return” leading to “total chaos”, the UN special representative to the troubled Caribbean nation has warned. “As gang violence continues to spread to…
The boy from Buenos Aires who became leader of the Catholic Church
His ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts. Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern Hemisphere. Not since Syrian-born Gregory III died in 741 had there been a non-European Bishop of Rome. He was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of St Peter – Jesuits were historically…
Quantum Computer Makes Random-Number Breakthrough
Quantum Randomness Could Create a Spoof-Proof Internet Quantinuum’s 56-bit trapped-ion computer has succeeded in demonstrating randomness in quantum circuits to establish secure, private connections By Gayoung Lee & Lee Billings Quantinuum’s vacuum chamber. The allure of quantum computers is, at its heart, quite simple: by leveraging counterintuitive quantum effects, they could perform computational feats utterly…
See Kylie Jenner’s Kids Stormi and Aire’s Sweet Full Circle Moment
Kylie Jenner tested her son Aire Webster’s patience in a viral candy challenge, five years after she did the same with her oldest Stormi Webster. Aire Webster has already mastered the art of patience. Five years after Kylie Jenner put Stormi Webster to the test with the viral fruit snack challenge, she decided it was…
The time NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli came face-to-face with Pope Francis
Sylvia Poggioli Reporting for NPR from Rome, I covered the last three popes. My first encounter with Pope John Paul II was in 1983, when I was a budding radio reporter. It was a ceremonial event welcoming journalists. When he walked by me, I pulled out my microphone, broke the no-question protocol and asked, “When…
Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit
Humans have gathered to feast and enjoy a tipple together for thousands of years, but research suggests chimpanzees may also bond over a boozy treat. Wild chimpanzees in west Africa have been observed sharing fruit containing alcohol – not in quantities to get roaring drunk but, possibly, enough for a fuzzy beer buzz feeling. The…
Indigenous river campaigner from Peru wins prestigious Goldman prize
Mari Luz Canaquiri Murayari led a successful legal battle to protect the Marañon River in the Peruvian Amazon An Indigenous campaigner and women’s leader from the Peruvian Amazon has been awarded the prestigious Goldman prize for environmental activists, after leading a successful legal campaign that led to the river where her people, the Kukama, live…
See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis’ papacy
By Daniel Burke There’s an old saying often attributed to St. Francis of Assisi: preach the Gospel at all times. If necessary, use words. While St. Francis likely never said those words, Pope Francis, who took his papal name from the 13th century saint, seemed to use them as a mission statement. Like all popes,…
Pope Francis Dead at 88
Pope Francis, who was named the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, died following a series of health complications. He was 88. The Catholic Church has lost its leader. Pope Francis (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio) died on April 21 at age 88, the Vatican confirmed. “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis,…
The Real Reason Autism Rates Are Rising
RFK, Jr., Is Wrong about Cause of Rising Autism Rates, Scientists Say Autism rates are rising, but RFK, Jr., is wrong about the reasons. Here’s what the science says By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Research suggests that autism is between 60 and 90 percent heritable. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., head of the Department…
Germany seeks to deport an American and 3 EU citizens after pro-Palestinian protest
By Fatima Al-Kassab LONDON — Berlin’s Immigration Office has told three European Union citizens and one American they are to be deported from Germany this week over alleged actions at protests against Israel’s war in Gaza. Their cases have not yet been heard in court. The four demonstrators — two from Ireland, one from Poland…
El Salvador’s president proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans with Maduro’s ‘political prisoners’
Venezuela’s chief prosecutor hits back at ‘cynical’ offer by ‘neofascist’ Salvadoran leader and demands rights for Venezuelan prisoners El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the US and imprisoned in his country to Venezuela, in exchange for “political prisoners” held by Venezuela. On Sunday, Bukele asked that the Venezuelan president,…
Better Refrigerators, Washing Machines, Furniture and Tires Are Mandated for Europe’s Circular Economy
Europe Targets Clothes, Appliances and Tires in Crackdown on Wasteful Consumerism New European Union regulations will require products that last longer and are easier to recycle By James Fernyhough & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | BRUSSELS — Textiles, furniture, tires and mattresses will be subject to much stricter design standards…
Kristen Stewart Marries Dylan Meyer in Intimate Los Angeles Ceremony
Kristen Stewart married Dylan Meyer during an intimate ceremony in Los Angeles April 20, over three years after the Twilight actress confirmed her engagement to the screenwriter. Hold on tight for this news: Kristen Stewart are Dylan Meyer are married. The Twilight actress and the screenwriter tied the knot during an intimate ceremony at their…
China warns nations against ‘appeasing’ US in trade deals
China has warned countries against appeasing the US in trade talks over President Donald Trump’s tariffs. A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson made the comments in response to reports that Washington plans to put pressure on governments to restrict trade with Beijing in exchange for exemptions to US import taxes. The Trump administration has started talks…
Ukraine and Russia trade blame for breaking ‘Easter truce’
Ukraine and Russia have accused each other of breaching a 30-hour “Easter truce” announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Russian troops had violated the ceasefire “more than 2,000 times” since the start of Sunday. Russia’s defence ministry said it had “repelled” assaults by Ukraine and accused Kyiv of…
US citizen wrongfully arrested by border patrol in Arizona held for nearly 10 days
Official claimed Jose Hermosillo, who was visiting Arizona, was ‘without the proper immigration documents’ Immigration officials detained a US citizen for nearly 10 days in Arizona, according to court records and press reports. As the NPR affiliate Arizona Public Media, first reported, 19-year-old Jose Hermosillo, a New Mexico resident visiting Arizona, was detained by border…
Trump faces bipartisan criticism over Abrego Garcia deportation
Luke Garrett The Trump administration received bipartisan criticism on Sunday for its deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Salvadorian citizen who lived in Maryland and was deported to a prison in El Salvador due to an “administrative error.” Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., called the deportation a “screw up” though he stopped short of pushing…
Why Astronomers Doubt Claims That Planet K2-18 b Finding Means Alien Life
Why Astronomers Are Not Sold on New Alien Life Claims NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope detected an intriguing compound in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18 b, but scientists are divided about what the chemical means By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine Artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b. The announcement has been met with floods…
Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Reacts to Billy Ray Cyrus Romance
Elizabeth Hurley’s son Damian Hurley responded to her and Billy Ray Cyrus’ surprise Easter 2025 kiss photo using no words at all. Elizabeth Hurley‘s son Damian Hurley needed no words to express how he feels about her romance with Billy Ray Cyrus. After the Austin Powers actress and country star shared a PDA-filled photo of themselves…