Month: June 2025
Machine Gun Kelly’s Rare Update on Co-Parenting Baby With Megan Fox
Three months after Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox welcomed their baby daughter Saga Blade, the rapper gave a rare update on their parenting journey. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are beginning a new chapter of their story. Three months after the rapper (real name Colson Baker) and Transformers actress welcomed their baby girl…
What children in poverty could lose from the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Cory Turner Low-income children and families would be among the groups hit hardest by Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act. While the bill would be a boon to wealthy Americans, it would scale back resources for the nation’s poorest households, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a recent letter to lawmakers. In an…
How Does a Gravitational Slingshot Work?
The UniverseFridays How Does a Gravitational Slingshot Work? Spacecraft can get a significant boost by stealing energy from planets By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings This artist’s concept shows an example of a gravitational assist maneuver, used by spacecraft to travel through the solar system. In this example, the spacecraft flies close by Mars,…
Critic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica
Retired army officer Roberto Samcam was killed in San José by gunmen, the latest of several attacks on Ortega’s critics A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile turned fierce critic of the country’s authoritarian president Daniel Ortega has been shot dead in neighboring Costa Rica. Maj Roberto Samcam, 66, was shot at his apartment building…
Weather tracker: Mexico’s Pacific coast hit by tropical storm and hurricane
Tropical Storm Dalila brings flooding to Acapulco, while Hurricane Erick causes disruption in Oaxaca state While the western Atlantic has experienced a quiet start to the hurricane season, the eastern Pacific has recently become fairly active, producing a tropical storm and a category 4 hurricane within a few days. The first and weaker of these…
Sink Your Teeth into These Jaws Secrets
Jaws is swimming towards a major milestone: its 50th anniversary. Dive into these secrets about the Steven Spielberg-directed film, including facts about the mechanical shark, the casting and more. Even among the, uh, sharkiest film critics, Jaws is considered one of the most revered movies of all time. It was 50 years ago that the…
Ancient Roman masterpieces emerge from a London demolition pit
By Willem Marx Thousands of vibrant fragments, which once adorned a high-status Roman building, offer an unprecedented glimpse into the artistic sophistication and daily life of ancient Londinium, and their rearrangement is showcasing artworks that have remained hidden for over 1,800 years. The discovery, made at “The Liberty” development site in the city’s Southwark neighborhood,…
Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton
Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into RAF Brize Norton and sprayed two military planes with red paint in a security breach. The Ministry of Defence strongly condemned the “vandalism of Royal Air Force assets” and said it was working closely with the police. Footage posted online by Palestine Action on Friday shows two people inside the…
Review – Zatanna #5: Dance of Death
Ray: This series has been one of the best Zatanna comics in a long time, and has added a lot of new elements to Zatanna’s roster for the future. But to resolve this conflict, Zatanna’s going to have to go back to the past. In a flashback segment, we get a much darker version of…
An appeals court backs Trump’s control of the California National Guard for now
By Laura Fitzgerald , Larry Kaplow A California appeals court has ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles — rejecting at least temporarily Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to take back control of the Guard. It was the latest in a series of court rulings since last week…
Leeds maternity units graded ‘inadequate’ after families tell BBC of failings
Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by the healthcare regulator, because their failings posed “a significant risk” to women and babies. Concerns from staff and patients around quality of care and staffing levels were substantiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during unannounced inspections at Leeds Teaching Hospitals…
How Miley Cyrus Feels About Being a “Cougar” in Maxx Morando Romance
Miley Cyrus shared why she doesn’t mind being considered one of the “cougars” when it comes to her relationship with her boyfriend Maxx Morando, who is five years her junior. Miley Cyrus thinks there’s something beautiful about the age difference in her romance. After her sister Brandi Cyrus joked that they are both “cougars” in their…
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes in Texas During Preflight Testing
SpaceX’s Starship Explodes in Texas During Preflight Testing The latest catastrophic explosion of a Starship upper stage is a significant setback for SpaceX By Mike Wall & SPACE.com A view of SpaceX’s Starbase launch complex in South Texas on April 17, 2025. A Starship upper stage test vehicle is visible in the background. Join Our…
Expedition to ‘real home of the pirates of the Caribbean’ hopes to unearth ships and treasure
Exploration of Bahamas seabed will be first time notorious New Providence hideout has been searched Pirates of the Caribbean is a $4.5bn swashbuckling film franchise and Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham are among marauding buccaneers who have captured imaginations over the centuries. But almost nothing is known about the life and times of actual pirates.…
Gaia, Europe’s Galactic Cartographer, Is Gone But Not Forgotten
Gaia’s Long Goodbye Gaia, Europe’s Milky Way–mapping spacecraft, shut down earlier this year. It was arguably the most important—and most overlooked—astronomy project of the 21st century By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser An artist’s impression of our galaxy, the Milky Way, based on data from ESA’s Gaia space telescope. This observatory has probably been…
Ordinary Zambians lose out twice: to global looting and local corruption | Letters
Emmanuel Mwamba and Fiona Mulaisho respond to an editorial on US aid cuts to Zambia and huge sums taken out of the country by multinationals Your editorial (The Guardian view on Zambia’s Trumpian predicament: US aid cuts are dwarfed by a far bigger heist, 10 January) highlights research by Prof Andrew Fischer, and the exploitation…
Survivor’s Scot Pollard Gets Emotional After Heart Transplant
NBA alum Scot Pollard, who competed on Survivor in 2015, shared his journey of getting a heart transplant and meeting his donor’s family. Scot Pollard owes his survival to one special person. The Survivor alum—who competed on the CBS show from 2015 to 2016—shared that he received a heart transplant in February 2024 and was recently…
Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Is this, some will be wondering, 2003 all over again? In 2003 Britain joined the US in a highly controversial military campaign against Iraq in a quest to rid it of its supposed arsenal of “weapons of mass destruction”. These turned out to have all been destroyed years previously. As America’s closest but junior ally,…
Cardboard Crafting with ChompSaw
If you’ve got crafty kids and you’re looking for a fun activity for the summer, here’s a nifty tool to consider: the ChompSaw! Originally funded through Kickstarter back in 2023, the ChompSaw is like a kid-safe table saw for cardboard. My kids were working on some cardboard projects recently so I looked it up again,…
On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
Vanessa Romo For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That’s why she plans to be sewing on Juneteenth. “It’s what I love to do,” she told NPR in a phone interview. Edmunds, who is 99 years old, has been making quilts since she was seven,…
Anna Camp Makes Red Carpet Debut With Girlfriend Jade Whipkey
You actress Anna Camp and girlfriend Jade Whipkey made their red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Bride Hard on June 18. Anna Camp‘s new romance is aca-official. After debuting their relationship on social media last month, the You actress and girlfriend Jade Whipkey made their red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Bride…
When Baboon Dads Stick Around, Their Daughters Live Longer
By Cody Cottier edited by Allison Parshall An adult male and infant baboon in the Amboseli ecosystem, Kenya. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The mammal world is —at least by human standards. In most mammalian species, males saddle the mother with their offspring while they continue to galavant around and sire more. That’s how…
Temperatures pass 32C on hottest day of year as first UK area enters heatwave
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures passing 32C, as part of the country entered a heatwave. A temperature of 32.2C was recorded in Kew, London – higher than the previous record for 2025 of 29.4C in Suffolk on 13 June. Suffolk became the first place in the UK to…
New Rio de Janeiro law requires public hospitals to display anti-abortion signs
Opponents view the controversial act as part of a growing trend across Brazil to further restrict abortion access A new law has just come into force in Rio de Janeiro requiring all public hospitals and clinics run by the municipal government to display anti-abortion signs bearing messages such as: “Did you know that the unborn…
Let Your Reflection Show You These Secrets About Mulan
Not only did 1998’s Mulan earn millions at the box office with its tale based on ancient Chinese legend of the female warrior Hua Mulan, but the Disney flick helped launch Christina Aguilera’s career. Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? For Christina Aguilera, that reflection was her own visage in…
When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone
When Wildfire Smoke Arrived from Canada, Federal Safety Experts Were Gone Health specialists were put on leave, and a report on how to protect 20 million workers from wildfire smoke has stalled By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News Buildings as smoke from Canada wildfires creates haze in Chicago, Illinois, on June 27, 2023. CLIMATEWIRE |…
Two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs won’t be offered on NHS due to cost
Two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs have been deemed far too expensive, for too little benefit, to be offered on the NHS. The medicines are the first to slow the disease, which may give people extra time living independently. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) concluded they were a poor use of taxpayers’ money…
‘Kill Them With Kindness by Will Carver:’ A Book Review
Earlier this year, I reviewed All Better Now, by Neal Shusterman. It’s a book about a deadly pandemic that leaves survivors feeling more empathy towards one another. This review is for Will Carver’s Kill Them With Kindness, a story that centers around a virus that leaves survivors feeling more empathy towards one another. Two books…
Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions
Clare Marie Schneider The first significant heat wave of the summer is expected to hit much of the United States this weekend, impacting regions from the Midwest to the East Coast. Temperatures are forecasted to be well into the 90s, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. So if you’re planning to be outside,…
Woman dies of rabies in Yorkshire after contact with dog in Morocco
Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley, had contact with stray animal while on holiday, UK Health Security Agency says A woman from Yorkshire has died from rabies after contact with a stray dog while on holiday in Morocco, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. Yvonne Ford, from Barnsley in South Yorkshire, was diagnosed in Yorkshire…
Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi
Killing of Canadian national was ‘significant escalation in India’s repression efforts’ but leaders shake hands at G7 Canada’s spy agency has warned that the assassination in British Columbia of a prominent Sikh activist signaled a “significant escalation in India’s repression efforts” and reflects a broader, transnational campaign by the government in New Delhi to threaten…
Review – The New Gods #7: Unlikely Alliances
Ray: When it comes to books starring characters who are more cult fixtures of the DCU, writers can easily shake up the status quo – sometimes permanently. And that seems to be what happened in this issue of New Gods – as the conflict has led to the planet of New Genesis shattering, sending a…
The Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bomb Israel Wants to Destroy Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Facility
Why This Is the Only Bomb That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Bunker—Under 300 Feet of Rock American military engineers designed the GBU-57/B bomb to devastate deeply buried bunkers without radioactive fallout. It’s the only nonnuclear weapon that can reach Iran’s hardest target By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Maxar satellite imagery overview of…
Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, US media says
Donald Trump has approved plans to attack Iran, but has not made a final decision on whether to strike the country, the BBC’s US partner CBS reports. The US president held off on initiating strikes in case Iran agreed to abandon its nuclear programme, a senior intelligence source told CBS. Trump is reportedly considering a…
Hulk Hogan’s Rep Addresses Rumors He’s on His Deathbed
Amid rumors Hulk Hogan is on his deathbed, the wrestling legend’s rep shared an update on his health. Hulk Hogan is still standing. The WWE Hall of Famer was recently hospitalized amid ongoing neck and back issues, though despite speculation, a rep for Hulk—real name Terry Gene Bollea—confirmed to E! News June 18, “no reasons to…
Supreme Court Skrmetti Decision Permits Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Children
How Supreme Court Trans Health Care Ruling Will Affect Kids The Supreme Court has decided to uphold a state ban on gender-affirming care for minors in U.S. v. Skrmetti By Allison Parshall edited by Dean Visser Hundreds of trans people, activists and supporters rally outside of the Supreme Court of the United States in Washington,…
British woman dies from rabies after stray dog contact in Morocco
A British woman has died from rabies after she was “scratched” by a puppy in Morocco, her family said. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. In a social media post, reported by the Press Association, Mrs Ford’s…
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
By Rhitu Chatterjee If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on…
Caitlin Clark Gets Into Altercation With Connecticut Suns Players
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever June 17 game with the Connecticut Sun got heated, with the player finding herself in the middle of on court tensions. The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun are on the rebound after an intense game. During the June 17 face-off between the two teams, tensions mounted after a series of…
Trump’s Iran dilemma exposes bitter split in president’s circle
The dilemma of whether the US should join Israel in attacking Iran, or stay out of the offensive altogether, has exposed divisions among US President Donald Trump’s supporters. The Republican president reportedly is considering helping target the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities, following a meeting with his national security advisers in the White House Situation Room…
Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
Scott Horsley The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of cash in eight years, according to a report released Wednesday by the program’s trustees. Unless Congress acts before then, benefits for more than 60 million retirees and family members will automatically be cut by 23%. The deadline is about nine months earlier…
New charges accuse Bolsonaro of running spy ring from Brazil’s presidential palace
Former president has denied wrongdoing as federal police accuse him of overseeing a spy network targeting rivals Federal police have formally accused Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, of presiding over an illegal spying network which allegedly snooped on political rivals, journalists and environmentalists during his administration. Bolsonaro is already facing the prospect of jail…
Country Singer Conner Smith Cancels Shows After Fatal Car Accident
Country singer Conner Smith, who was set to perform alongside Jelly Roll and Megan Maroney June 21, has opted out of multiple scheduled shows after police said he fatally hit a woman with his car. Conner Smith is putting his guitar down for the time being. One week after the “I Hate Alabama” singer fatally…
‘My baby died after I was ignored’: More families call for NHS maternity inquiry
When Tassie Weaver went into labour at full term, she thought she was hours away from holding her first child. But, by the time she was giving birth, she knew her son had died. Doctors had previously told Tassie to call her local maternity unit immediately when she went into labour, she says, because her…
Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands
Garments thrown out by consumers from Next, George, M&S and others found in or near conservation areas Clothes discarded by UK consumers and shipped to Ghana have been found in a huge rubbish dump in protected wetlands, an investigation has found. Reporters for Unearthed working with Greenpeace Africa found garments from Next in the dump…
Cloudy with a chance of showers? Fed’s economic forecast coming today
Scott Horsley The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday, as policymakers wait to see how President Trump’s tariffs and fighting in the Middle East will affect the U.S. economy. The Fed has been in a holding pattern since December, after cutting rates by a full percentage point last year. Investors who…
Anne Burrell, TV chef who coached the ‘Worst Cooks in America,’ dies at 55
By The Associated Press NEW YORK — TV chef Anne Burrell, who coached culinary fumblers through hundreds of episodes of “Worst Cooks in America,” died Tuesday at her New York home. She was 55. The Food Network, where Burrell began her two-decade television career on “Iron Chef America” and went on to other shows, confirmed…
Steve Rosenberg: Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran’s conflict with Israel
When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, officials in Russia described the current escalation in the Middle East as “alarming” and “dangerous.” Still, Russian media were quick to stress the potential positives for Moscow. Among them: However, the longer Israel’s military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose from current…
Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer
Study suggests role of male parents may be under-appreciated in some primate species But a study suggests that even their little effort might go a long way, with female baboons who experience a stronger relationship with their fathers when young tending to live longer as adults. In the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B,…
Boston Rob’s Daughter Hospitalized for “Severe” Reaction to Plant
“Boston Rob” Mariano’s 14-year-old daughter Carina—who he shares with fellow Survivor alum Amber Mariano—was hospitalized after getting poked by a plant during a family vacation in Mexico. “Boston Rob” Mariano‘s family vacation in Mexico has hit a snag. The Survivor alum shared on June 16 that his and wife Amber Mariano’s 14-year-old daughter Carina “got poked…
‘The Betrayal of Thomas True:’ A Book Review
I originally overlooked The Betrayal of Thomas True because I don’t tend to enjoy gothic novels. Later, I kept seeing it gain excellent reviews and started to feel that I’d missed an opportunity. I was very excited, therefore, when I was contacted out of the blue and asked if I’d like to review Thomas True…
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | Renewable energy doesn’t need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels when it comes to building new…
Scientists Find Universe’s Missing Matter in Intergalactic ‘Cosmic Fog’
Scientists Find Universe’s Missing Matter in Intergalactic ‘Cosmic Fog’ Researchers have used cosmic explosions called fast radio bursts to illuminate the intergalactic medium By Robert Lea & SPACE.com Astronomers have long struggled to see and study the dilute, dark gas and dust between galaxies, depicted in this artist’s concept as blue and purple filaments in…
New protected area a win for Amazonian wildlife, people
In Peru’s far north, rivers converge and shape parallel worlds. Here, along the Colombian border, a rush from the Andes merges with the Algodón, a meandering trickle the color of well-steeped tea. These waters feed floodplains, swamps and forests that support species found nowhere else on Earth. Now, after more than a decade of work led…
As Israel turns its focus to Iran, the death toll mounts in Gaza — and hunger deepens
By Aya Batrawy , Anas Baba , Abu Bakr Bashir GAZA CITY and DUBAI — Israel’s primary focus is now its war with Iran, but Israeli troops are still holding territory deep inside Gaza, and Tuesday marked the deadliest day in recent weeks for Palestinians there trying to reach food distribution sites and trucks. Health…
Miley Cyrus Brings Back Bleached Eyebrows Look
Miley Cyrus switched up her look once again with barely-there bleached brows during her latest outing in Paris as she celebrated the release of her new album and film Something Beautiful. Miley Cyrus‘ lightened brows are something beautiful. While the singer may have left her iconic character Hannah Montana in the past, she’s bringing back…
Former Argentinian president Cristina Fernández allowed to serve corruption sentence at home
Judge rules Cristina Fernández de Kirchner can serve six-year sentence in apartment, citing age and security reasons A federal court in Argentina has granted former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s request to serve a six-year prison sentence for corruption at her home in Buenos Aires. Judges ruled that Fernández, 72, can serve time in the…
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
MPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy. The landslide vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years. Women who terminate their pregnancy outside the rules, for example after 24 weeks,…
R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says
R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose June 13. R. Kelly is receiving medical attention. The “Ignition” singer—who is currently serving a 30-year sentence in a federal North Carolina prison for convictions associated with allegations of racketeering, bribery,…
Deadly clashes over Morales candidacy deepen Bolivia crisis in election run-up
Six killed and hundreds injured in weeks of unrest, as supporters demand former president be allowed to run Fatal clashes between police and supporters of former president Evo Morales have deepened Bolivia’s political and economic crisis, heightening tensions in the Andean country just two months before the presidential election. Six people have been killed and…
What Is Your Cat Trying to Say? These AI Tools Aim to Decipher Meows
What Is Your Cat Trying to Say? These AI Tools Aim to Decipher Meows AI is shedding new light on the 12,000-year conversation between cats and their humans, suggesting that house cats wield a far richer vocabulary than once thought By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Now imagine pointing your phone at that…
Iranians describe fear and sadness over Trump evacuation warning
Many Iranians have reacted with fear and dismay at Donald Trump’s instruction to “immediately evacuate Tehran”. The capital’s almost 10 million residents have now been left to decide whether to shelter in their homes – bracing themselves for what could come next – or attempt to join the heavy traffic leaving the country’s capital. President…
The Taliban has banned a lot of things … but chess?
By Diaa Hadid , Fariba Akbari A former chess coach found out the hard way about the Taliban enforcing its ban on chess. Ahmad Sami Hassanzadeh, 44, was in a park, playing chess in the western city of Herat with friends when they were accosted by members of the Taliban vice squad. “They shouted at…
What are Trump’s options as tensions escalate?
President Trump’s comments on the Israel-Iran conflict have veered from full throated support for Israel’s strikes to strongly distancing himself from them, and back again. His ambiguity has added to the sense of uncertainty as the fighting itself escalates – as has his departure from the G7 in Canada. He simply said he had “big…
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Will Be July 8-11: Best Deals You Can Shop Now
Prime Day has been extended to four days this year! Here’s how to get the best deals, key dates to watch, and shopping tips to help you save big in July. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured…
Lilo & Stitch Actor David H. K. Bell Dead at 57
David H. K. Bell—who appeared in the 2025 live-action version of the movie Lilo & Stitch—has died, according to his family. He was 57. Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss. David H. K. Bell—who appeared in one of Lilo & Stitch‘s most beloved scenes in the 2025 live-action remake—has died, his family confirmed on social…
Lawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting
By Deirdre Walsh , Claudia Grisales Members of Congress are reassessing their own security coverage following the Saturday attacks in Minnesota where a gunman shot two Democratic lawmakers, killing one and wounding the other. Top leaders in Washington condemned the attacks in their immediate wake before turning to assess the security of federal politicians. The…
What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media
The Science of ParentingMondays What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively By Laura Edelson edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting On Friday…
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US, which will bring into force parts of a tariff deal agreed between the two countries last month. Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the move a “very important day”…
Jane Goodall chimpanzee conservation project in Tanzania hit by USAID cuts
US agency had pledged almost $30m over five years to Hope Through Action initiative, which was launched in 2023 USAID has been subjected to swingeing cuts under Donald Trump, with global effects that are still unfolding. Now it has emerged that the agency will withdraw from the Hope Through Action project managed by the Jane…
How Drone Swarms Work—From Iran’s Shahed Attack to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb
How Drone Swarms Work—From Iran’s Shahed Attack to Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb Iranian Shahed drones, Ukrainian quadcopters and the U.S.’s Golden Horde program reveal three paths to massed autonomy, and each rewrites the rules of air defense By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Illustration of Shahed-136 drones. Six hours after Israel’s air strikes in…
Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra Oh Details How Script Demands Caused “Grief”
Grey’s Anatomy‘s Sandra Oh revealed there was a “dedicated” staffer tasked to “deal with me” about script changes during her 10-season run as Cristina Yang. For Sandra Oh, Grey’s Anatomy helped her learn what it takes to be your own person. The actress reflected on her 10-season tenure as Cristina Yang on the long-running ABC medical…
Israel claims control of Iran’s skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back
By Greg Myre , Scott Neuman Israel says it has crippled Iran’s air defenses and that it can now strike targets across the country at will. Although Israel’s own defenses remain largely intact despite nightly barrages launched by Tehran, some missiles are getting through with deadly results. Since Friday, Israel has used U.S.-supplied state-of-the-art F-35…
Ethnicity of grooming gangs ‘shied away from’, Casey report says
The ethnicity of people involved in grooming gangs has been “shied away from” by authorities, according to a new report by Baroness Louise Casey. The finding comes after the peer was tasked with producing an audit on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse in England and Wales. The report said ethnicity data…
Canada’s security operation for G7 summit faces unorthodox threat … bears
Apex predators are one of several large and unpredictable animals concerning officials in foothills of Rockies G7 summit on wildfire watch for Trumpian explosions in Canada Security preparations for G7 summits normally involve the elite close protection afforded to world leaders, and then a series of of concentric defences against street demonstrations and protests. Not…
Who Is on RFK, Jr.’s New Vaccine Panel—And What Will They Do?
Who Is on RFK, Jr.’s New Vaccine Panel—And What Will They Do? Critics fear that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services chief RFK, Jr., known for his antivaccine views, has picked a crucial CDC committee that will be a “disaster for public health” By Heidi Ledford, Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine U.S. Secretary of…
Eric Dane’s Daughter Rescued Him While Swimming Amid ALS Battle
Two months after Eric Dane shared his ALS diagnosis, he detailed the heartbreaking moment his daughter had to rescue him from the ocean, making him realize the severity of his condition. Eric Dane is getting vulnerable about the reality of his ALS diagnosis. Two months after the Grey’s Anatomy star—dad to daughters Billie, 15, and…
Purdue Pharma, Sacklers reach new $7.4 billion opioid settlement
Brian Mann All 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and U.S. territories have approved a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, maker of Oxycontin, over the company’s improper marketing of opioids. The deal was filed with a federal bankruptcy court by Purdue Pharma officials in March after negotiations with state attorneys general…
Where is Israel’s operation heading?
Israel’s military operations were, he announced, “clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom”. Now, as the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, and the range of targets widens, many are asking – what is Israel’s real endgame? Is it simply to end, as Netanyahu also declared on Friday on the first night…
A two-bedroom Bondi Junction unit for $1,100 a week. Is ‘affordable housing’ in Australia really affordable?
Government programs designed to offer rent below market rate for low-to-moderate income households are failing those who most need it, advocates say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A two-bedroom apartment in Bondi Junction that is part of an “affordable” housing scheme run by the NSW government has been listed…
Kody Brown, Robyn Brown Reveal If They’d Ever Go Back to Polygamy
Sister Wives star Kody Brown and his wife Robyn Brown explained why they don’t intend to return to polygamy after the breakdown of Kody’s three other marriages. These days, less is more for Kody Brown. After his divorces from ex-wives Christine Brown, Janelle Brown and Meri Brown, the Sister Wives star revealed he has no…
North Koreans fighting for Russia against Ukraine have grown skilled in drone warfare
By Joanna Kakissis , Volodymyr Solohub SUMY, Ukraine — During more than three years of Russia’s full-scale war on Ukraine, the front line has also served as a kind of vicious, real-time classroom. Both Ukraine and Russia have made, and learned from, mistakes. So, too, has North Korea — which last fall sent 11,000 elite…
Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt
A 57-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Minnesota on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The arrest on Sunday night was the culmination of a huge two-day manhunt following the deaths of Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark. State Governor Tim Walz called it…
Animals Expend 76,000 Gigajoules of Energy Sculpting Our Planet Every Year
See How Animals Sculpt the Planet By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Kenyan termite mound. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Earth’s surface is a work forever in progress. Boulders tumble down mountain slopes raised by colliding tectonic plates. Glaciers grind the boulders into dust. Wind, rain and rivers carry that dust to…
Send in armed UN troops to protect aid convoys or risk ‘dystopia’, says expert
UN rapporteur calls for move as food deliveries are attacked and starvation becomes a weapon of war in Gaza and Sudan UN peacekeepers should be routinely deployed to protect aid convoys from attack in places such as Gaza and Sudan, a senior United Nations expert has proposed. With starvation increasingly used as a weapon of…
Military parade and No Kings protests: a split-screen of a divided America
Frank Langfitt WASHINGTON, D.C., and ANNAPOLIS, Md. — There are events that become a Rorschach test that brings out America’s political and cultural divisions in bold relief. Saturday’s military parade — which celebrated the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary and also fell on President Trump’s birthday — was that kind of moment. As the Trump administration…
Australia to hold talks aimed at entering defence pact with EU
Anthony Albanese confirms country could sign on to deal as he arrives in Calgary for G7 summit Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia is to hold formal negotiations on joining a new defence agreement with the European Union, with the prime minister preparing…
Trump told Israel not to kill Iran’s supreme leader – report
US President Donald Trump rejected a plan by Israel to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, three US officials have told BBC’s US partner CBS News. Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that assassinating Khamenei was “not a good idea”, according to one official. The president has not commented publicly on the…
Djungarian Hamsters Are Unusually Involved Fathers
By Elah Feder edited by Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Parental care is costly. It uses up precious time, energy and resources—and in the animal world, it’s usually the moms who bear the brunt of it. For most mammals, the concept of fatherhood begins and ends at conception.…
Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Insists She’s Not Asexual
Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown shared how sex will play an important part in her next relationship after her breakup with Kody Brown: “I’m a very sexual being.” Janelle Brown is clearing the air about her sex life. Nearly three years after her breakup with Kody Brown, the TLC star set the record straight on speculation…
Mapping Nearby Stars Could Solve a Deep Cosmic Mystery
The UniverseFridays This New Map of Nearby Stars May Solve a Cosmic Mystery A near-complete census of our interstellar neighborhood hopes to answer how stars, brown dwarfs and rogue planets form throughout the universe By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Newborn stars set gas clouds aglow in this mosaic of images from the James…
Food worker with ‘fantasy’ of security career sought in Minnesota political shootings
Brian Mann A nationwide manhunt is in its second day for Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who has been identified by law enforcement agencies in Minnesota as the primary suspect in the targeted shootings early Saturday morning that left Democratic state lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband dead. Authorities said Boelter disguised himself as a law…
Lauren Miller’s Husband Shares Update on Their Newborn After Her Death
Days after his wife Lauren Miller, a Real Housewives of New York City and Salt Lake City executive, died after giving birth to their son Jackson, Kevin Miller shared an update on their newborn. Kevin Miller is sharing an update on his and Lauren Miller’s baby boy. Days after the Real Housewives executive died on…
‘Nowhere feels safe’: Iranians on life under Israeli attacks
“Stuck”. That is the word most people who have spoken to the BBC use to describe life in Iran right now. After three days of Israeli attacks, “everyone is trying to escape” Tehran “one way or another,” one resident told BBC News Persian. On Sunday, long queues formed at petrol stations across the city. Many…
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…