Month: July 2025
Devil Wears Prada 2 First Look: See Anne Hathaway Return as Andy Sachs
The first look at Anne Hathaway reprising her role as Andy Sachs in The Devil Wears Prada 2 was revealed, and the July 21 photos may hint at what fans can expect from the upcoming 2026 sequel. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making groundbreaking headway. In fact, the first look at Anne Hathaway reprising…
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over ‘inhumane killing’ of Gaza civilians seeking aid
The UK and 27 other countries have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, where they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”. A joint statement says Israel’s aid delivery model is dangerous and condemns what it calls the “drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians” seeking…
Humidity from Corn Sweat Intensifies Extreme Heat Wave in U.S. Midwest
‘Corn Sweat’ Is Making This Heat Wave Even Worse Humid heat is blanketing the eastern U.S. this week, exacerbated by “corn sweat” in the Midwest By Andrea Thompson edited by Meghan Bartels The HeatRisk forecast for July 23, 2025. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Heat and humidity will once again smother the eastern half…
Community bail funds face backlash from GOP lawmakers after a 2020 surge in popularity
Meg Anderson Three years ago, Jessica was struggling with drug addiction and homelessness. “I was stranded in Atlanta, and I got into some trouble,” she says. NPR is not using her last name because she is worried about the stigma of having a criminal record. She was charged with possession of marijuana, identity fraud and…
China starts building world’s biggest hydropower dam
1.2tn yuan project has broken ground in Tibet, premier says, despite fears of downstream nations India and Bangladesh Construction of the world’s biggest hydropower megadam has begun, China’s premier has said, calling it the “project of the century”. The huge structure is being built on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, in Tibetan territory. Li Qiang made…
Tracee Ellis Ross Honors Malcolm-Jamal Warner After His Tragic Death
Following Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s tragic death, his Reed Between the Lines costar Tracee Ellis shared an emotional tribute on Instagram. Tracee Ellis Ross is mourning the tragic loss of a dear friend. Shortly after news broke that The Cosby Show alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner died from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica at age 54, the Black-ish…
Try These Logic Puzzles from the International Logic Olympiad
By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier The competition included three rounds of tests, culminating in the final one at Stanford. There teams of two to four engaged in a battle of wits, solving and competing in mathematical games against the backdrop of the foothills of Palo Alto, Calif. The winners this year…
Venezuela to investigate alleged torture of its citizens in El Salvador jail
Attorney general says detainees from Cecot prison returned under deal with US suffered a range of abuses Venezuela’s attorney general, Tarek Saab, said on Monday that his office would investigate El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, and two other officials for the alleged abuse of Venezuelans detained in the country. More than 250 Venezuelans held in…
Trump’s spy chief claims the Obama administration ‘manufactured’ intel on Russia
Jenna McLaughlin The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, or ODNI, has published the latest in a series of recent Trump administration reports aimed at scrutinizing years-old intelligence community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election in favor of Donald Trump. For years, President Trump has spread disinformation about those conclusions,…
Davy Jones and Tamatoa Join ‘Disney Villainous’ in ‘Treacherous Tides’
Everyone loves heroes. However, heroes would be pretty dull, or not even heroes at all, if it were not for the villains. Some of the greatest villains of all time are the Disney Villains. Seven years ago a new game was released that let players take on the roles of these villains. In Disney Villainous,…
A Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashes into a Dhaka school, killing at least 19
By The Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh — A Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka, shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing at least 19 people including the pilot and injuring more than 100, officials said. According to the military and a fire official, the Chinese-made F-7 BGI aircraft…
How Humility Can Restore Trust in Expertise
How Humility Can Restore Trust in Expertise Acknowledging the limits of one’s own knowledge could be as important a signal of expertise as credentials and confidence By Benjamin Walker & Lauren Keating edited by Daisy Yuhas Whom would you trust more: an expert who seems to have all of the answers or one who admits…
At least 19 dead after air force jet crashes into Bangladesh school
At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka. Footage from Milestone School and College in the northern suburb of Uttara shows a huge fire and thick smoke, after the aircraft slammed into a two-storey building. The armed…
Actor Nick Nolte, 84, Makes Rare Public Appearance in Malibu
Nick Nolte was photographed grabbing dinner with former costars Sean Penn and Josh Brolin at Nobu Malibu. Nick Nolte stepped out for a boys’ night. The Prince of Tides actor made a rare public appearance recently, grabbing dinner with pals Sean Penn and Josh Brolin at Nobu Malibu July 16. For the star-studded outing, Nick showed off his…
Toronto film festival: Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead lineup
The 50th edition of the Canadian film festival will also feature world premieres starring Anya Taylor-Joy, Sydney Sweeney and Matthew McConaughey World premieres starring Angelina Jolie, Saoirse Ronan and Keanu Reeves lead this year’s lineup for the Toronto film festival. The 50th edition of the festival will again feature a string of films hoping to…
Love Island’s Cierra Breaks Silence on Nic & Olandria’s Relationship
Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega revealed how she really feels about Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen’s romance, two weeks after her removal from the villa over the past use of a racial slur. Cierra Ortega is leaving her Love Island USA romance in the past. Two weeks after she was removed from the Peacock reality…
U.S. coffee drinkers and businesses will pay the price for Trump’s Brazil tariffs
Jaclyn Diaz At a small, industrial roastery in Washington, D.C., the nutty, inviting smell of roasting coffee hangs heavy in the air. It’s where Lost Sock Roasters, a local company, roasts and packages its coffee beans — destined for its two cafes, customers’ homes and local bakeries and restaurants. After nearly a decade of running…
Weak password allowed hackers to sink a 158-year-old company
One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP – a Northamptonshire transport company – is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks. Big names such as M&S,…
Ecuador extradites notorious drug kingpin ‘Fito’ to US
Gang leader Adolfo Macías was recaptured in June, more than a year after escaping a high-security prison The Ecuadoran government has extradited the notorious drug trafficker Adolfo Macías to the US, more than a year after he escaped from a high-security prison. The flight transporting Macías, also known as “Fito”, landed in New York state…
Review – Batman: Detective Comics #1099 – Who Wants to Live Forever?
Ray: The search for Elixir has led Batman and Harvey Bullock abroad – where they picked up an unlikely ally in the Penguin. This is a great team-up – you have one hero, one slightly corrupt cop, and one villain with the exact same goal – to get to the heart of this multi-national conspiracy…
Training organisation criticised for using chatbots to run job seeker course
Duke Education says their course uses ‘chat-style delivery’ to deliver classes on writing emails and identifying hazards but does not utilise artificial intelligence Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A training organisation co-run by a vice-president of the Collingwood football club has been criticised for using chatbots to help teach…
Monster Black Hole Merger Is Most Massive Ever Seen
Monster Black Hole Merger Is Most Massive Ever Seen A U.S. gravitational wave detector spotted a collision between fast-spinning “forbidden” black holes that challenge physics models By Jonathan O’Callaghan & Nature magazine Artist’s impression of two black holes merging, which can be detected on Earth through the gravitational waves the collision creates. Physicists have detected…
Hotel protest escalated into ‘mindless thuggery’, police say
Bottles and smoke flares have been thrown towards police vehicles during a protest at a hotel used to house asylum seekers. More than 1,000 people have gathered at the site of the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, after a protest was organised for 18:00 BST. Essex Police said one person had been arrested and was…
Trump threatens to derail Washington Commanders’ new stadium deal over team name
Rob Stein President Trump is threatening to derail a plan to build a new stadium in Washington, D.C., for the Washington Commanders football team unless the team changes its name back to the previous name. “The Washington ‘Whatever’s’ should immediately change their name back to the Washington Redskins Football Team,” Trump wrote on his Truth…
Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Stepson Accidentally Shot and Killed His Son
Dog the Bounty Hunter—real name Duane Chapman—is grieving the loss of his grandson Anthony after his stepson Gregory Zecca fatally shot the 13-year-old, according to TMZ, in an accidental shooting. Duane “Dog” Chapman is mourning the loss of a beloved family member. The Dog the Bounty Hunter star’s stepson Gregory Zecca shot and killed his…
AI Weather Forecasts Missed the Texas Floods, and Trump NOAA Cuts Will Stymie Research
AI Couldn’t Forecast the Texas Floods The Trump administration wants to reduce the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s budget by $2.2 billion, eliminating research that might help advance AI weather models By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News A man looks at a damaged road after severe flash flooding that occurred during the July 4 holiday…
Skai Jackson Shares Rare Insight Into Motherhood With New Pics of Son
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson shared a rare glimpse into her life as a new mom while celebrating her son Kasai—who she shares with ex-boyfriend Deondre Burgin—turning 6 months old. For Skai Jackson, motherhood feels like a party every day. In celebration of her son Kasai turning 6 months old, the Disney Channel alum…
Nearly 100 people killed seeking aid in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials say
By Joe Hernandez , Daniel Estrin , Anas Baba At least 94 Palestinians were killed by Israeli military fire across Gaza on Sunday as they tried to get food aid, according to local health authorities and hospital morgue officials, in one of the deadliest days in recent months for those seeking assistance. The deadliest incident…
New water ombudsman will tackle leaks and overcharging
A new ombudsman will tackle leaky pipes, incorrect bills and other issues people have with water companies, the government has annnounced. The new consumer champion is being launched as part of wider plans to overhaul the industry, due to be announced later, following public outcry over rising bills and an increase in sewage discharges into…
At least 38 dead after tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam
Rescue workers save 12 people with seven still missing after vessel overturns during sudden thunderstorm A tourist boat capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing 38 people and leaving seven others missing. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing the tour of Ha…
‘The Ellyrian Code:’ A Book Review
Academy fantasy is all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why. They offer compelling, coming-of-age stories, filled with personal rivalry and conflict. You can have all the action without needing to write any complex geopolitics. The Ellyrian Code is a new addition to the genre, and, as it has dragons too, it…
Cosmic Explorer, Laser Breakthroughs and the Next Generation of Gravitational-Wave Research
The LIGO Lab Is Pushing the Boundaries of Gravitational-Wave Research After 10 years of gravitational-wave research, the LIGO Lab team at MIT is getting ready for the next generation of detectors. By Rachel Feltman, Naeem Amarsy, Jeffery DelViscio & Alex Sugiura Host Rachel Feltman with Matthew Evans, MIT’s MathWorks professor of physics. Rachel Feltman: For…
Japan’s PM accepts ‘harsh result’ of election as exit polls predict loss of upper house
Ballot heaps pressure on Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government after it lost control of lower house in October Japan’s shaky ruling coalition is likely to lose control of the upper house, exit polls showed after Sunday’s election, potentially heralding political turmoil as a tariff deadline with the US looms. While the ballot does not directly determine…
Israeli forces kill 67 Palestinians seeking aid in northern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
The Israeli military has killed at least 67 people waiting for UN aid lorries in northern Gaza, the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry says. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had “fired warning shots” to remove “an immediate threat”. It disputed the number of reported deaths. Six more people were killed waiting for aid…
Age didn’t kill India’s beloved centenarian marathon runner. A speeding car did.
By Omkar Khandekar , Kusum Arora In London in the winter of 1999, running coach Harmandar Singh took on a new student who was older than his father. Fauja Singh was 89, thin as a reed, and had a scraggy beard that nearly reached his chest. For their first marathon training session that November morning,…
Unpacking the Conspiracy Around Dan Rivera’s Death, the Annabelle Doll
Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera was found dead while on tour with Annabelle. Now, some fans are blaming his untimely death on the allegedly possessed doll, which inspired The Conjuring films. The internet has been conjuring up theories around the sudden death of paranormal investigator Dan Rivera. While on the Devils on the Run Tour featuring…
Sewage discharges to halve by 2030 in ‘water revolution’, minister pledges
The government is preparing a “water revolution” that will halve the number of times sewage is discharged into waterways in England and Wales by 2030, the environment secretary has said. Steve Reed told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg that the water sector was “broken” and the regulator, Ofwat, was “clearly failing”. The “reset” would…
China Powers AI Boom with Undersea Data Centers
China Is Putting Data Centers in the Ocean to Keep Them Cool China is pulling ahead of the rest of the world in sinking data centers that power AI into the ocean as an alternate way to keep them cool By You Xiaoying edited by Andrea Thompson The underwater data center off the coast of…
Japan votes in a key election as Prime Minister Ishiba faces a possible loss
By The Associated Press TOKYO — Japanese were voting Sunday for seats in the smaller of Japan’s two parliamentary houses in a key election with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his ruling coalition facing a possible defeat that could worsen the country’s political instability. Voters were deciding half of the 248 seats in the upper…
Typhoon Wipha hits Hong Kong bringing on highest storm alert
Authorities axe flights and school classes as typhoon closes in, with China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces also on high alert Hong Kong issued its highest tropical cyclone warning as Typhoon Wipha battered the city, with authorities cancelling school classes and grounding hundreds of flights. Wipha was located around 60km south-east of Hong Kong as of…
Julianne Hough’s Revelations: What She’s Said About Love, Loss & More
Julianne Hough is stepping into a new chapter. Celebrate the Dancing With the Stars host’s birthday by reading what she’s shared about her childhood, career, relationships and more. Julianne Hough is letting her hair down. In fact, the Dancing With the Stars host—who celebrates her 37th birthday July 20—has noted how her signature bob is…
‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ – Not Just the Same Old Kong
My only disappointment regarding the recent launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 didn’t have anything to do with the lack of an OLED screen or the Joy-Con 2 construction or even the battery life. Indeed, it wasn’t hardware-related in the slightest. My one knock against the system was that Donkey Kong Bananza, a game that…
Home secretary pledges new power to stop violent attackers
The home secretary says a powerful new crime to target suspects who are found to be preparing mass killings will ensure their plotting is taken as seriously as terrorism. Terror suspects who take steps towards an attack can be jailed for life, even if their plans are not fully formed. Cooper told the BBC that…
Federal opposition flags more ‘sensitive’ approach to foreign students at Australian universities
New Coalition education spokesperson Jonathon Duniam says Peter Dutton policy to slash international enrolments not ‘as constructive as it could have been’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Coalition has walked away from its call for Australia to slash 80,000 international students from higher education institutions, with the opposition’s…
How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Raise Energy Costs, Carbon Emissions
Higher Bills, Hotter Planet: What Trump’s Megabill Means for You Household energy expenses will rise, as will greenhouse gas emissions, as a result of the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | The sweeping budget bill signed by President Donald Trump…
Sophia Bush Reacts to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Invite
Sophia Bush revealed at the Create & Cultivate festival that friend Bozoma Saint John asked her to appear on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but she hilariously missed the text message. Sophia Bush might need a new tagline. The One Tree Hill alum revealed that she received an invite to appear on The Real…
Cuts to public media will smash budgets of some local radio stations
Frank Langfitt DUNMORE, West Virginia — When President Trump pushed to slash federal funding for public media, he said a key reason was because he thinks PBS and NPR are politically biased. But some of those hardest hit by Congress’ decision last week to clawback $1.1 billion in federal funds are small radio operations that…
Charli XCX Marries The 1975’s George Daniel in Town Hall Ceremony
Charli XCX tied the knot with The 1975’s George Daniel during an intimate ceremony at London’s Hackney Town Hall on July 19. Read on for more details from their sweet ceremony. Brat summer looks a little bit different this year. Because instead of hopping from club to club in her lime green accessories, Charli XCX—whose…
Trinidad and Tobago declares second state of emergency, citing gang threat
Police commissioner says there has been intelligence of formation of organised crime syndicate intent on havoc Trinidad and Tobago has declared its second state of emergency this year amid “grave concerns” about a coordinated threat from organised crime gangs inside and outside the country’s prisons. Announcing the decision on Friday, the commissioner of police, Allister…
Dozens killed by Israeli gunfire near aid sites in south Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says
At least 32 Palestinians seeking food have been killed by Israeli gunfire near two aid distribution points close to Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry. Dozens were also injured near the two sites run by the controversial US and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), it said. The…
Three-Person Mitochondrial IVF Leads to Eight Healthy Births
Eight Healthy Children Born Using Three-Person IVF Technique Long-awaited results of a three-person IVF technique suggest that mitochondrial donation can prevent babies from inheriting diseases caused by mutant mitochondria By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine Eight children in the United Kingdom are living healthy lives — potentially due to a ground-breaking but controversial reproductive procedure…
Trump calls for the release of Jeffrey Epstein grand jury testimony
Anastasia Tsioulcas After intense public pressure and criticism from lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum, President Trump has called for a federal judge to release grand jury testimony related to the disgraced late financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was accused of sexually trafficking children. The Department of Justice has also formally asked the federal…
Man whose car struck crowd outside Los Angeles club, injuring 30, was shot, attacked by crowd
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said. The driver was later found to have been shot, according to Los Angeles police,…
HalloweenCostumes.com Reveals Massive Wave of Animatronics for 2025
Earlier this Spring, HalloweenCostumes.com introduced a small selection of new animatronics, with a promise of two additional waves of reveals to come soon after. Well, the tariff situation seemed to have affected their timing, and no additional animatronics were immediately forthcoming. But this week, HalloweenCostumes.com are back with a vengeance, with the debut of their…
Rubio moves to strip US visas from eight Brazilian judges in Bolsonaro battle
Move by Marco Rubio is latest attempt by Trump administration to help former president avoid justice over alleged coup The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has reportedly stripped eight of Brazil’s 11 supreme court judges of their US visas as the White House escalates its campaign to help the country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro…
The Lowdown on Labubu: What to Know About the Viral Toy
Ever heard of Labubu? Scroll through social media and you’ll likely come across unboxing videos or clips of shoppers waiting in long lines to get one. Read about the viral toy and fashion accessory. They may be cute, but don’t let their nine-tooth smiles fool you: Labubus are bringing in serious business. Created by artist Kasing Lung…
Dropout.tv’s Brennan Lee Mulligan Brings Dungeons and Dragons to the Masses
The Surprising Science of Dungeons and Dragons Dropout.tv’s Brennan Lee Mulligan talks about the emotional and cultural importance of Dungeons and Dragons. By Rachel Feltman, Kelso Harper, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Last April I spent a harrowing hour of my life trying to get…
Syrian presidency announces ceasefire after deadly sectarian clashes in south
The Syrian presidency has announced an “immediate ceasefire” in the southern city of Suweida to try to bring an end to a week of sectarian violence that has left hundreds dead. There have been chaotic gun battles on city streets between the local Bedouin tribesmen and the Druze community, with both accused of atrocities. Graphic…
Can You Drink Saturn’s Rings?
The UniverseFridays Can You Drink Saturn’s Rings? It’s certainly possible to consume water sourced from the icy rings of Saturn, but doing so safely may require extra steps By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Saturn’s rings are mostly composed of chunks of water ice—but that doesn’t mean you could easily drink from them. Stay…
These Clueless Secrets Will Leave You Totally Buggin’
E! News not honoring the 30th anniversary of Clueless? The 1995 Alicia Silverstone film we’re majorly, totally, butt-crazy in love with? As if! You’ll want to totally pause and take these facts in. Somehow it’s been three full decades since a total Betty sauntered into our lives, bringing with her an entirely new vernacular, the…
Should you buy it? If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, probably not
By Marielle Segarra , Malaka Gharib Many of us know the old adage to save money: Buy what you need, not what you want. But even when money is tight, it’s a hard rule to follow. It’s OK to buy what you want every now and then, but the key is to be intentional, says…
Malaria ‘back with a vengeance’ in Zimbabwe as number of deaths from the disease triple
Withdrawal of USAID funds threatens decades of progress, say experts, with cuts to research and shortage of mosquito nets putting thousands at risk across the country Zimbabwe’s efforts to control malaria have been dealt a huge blow as experts say the disease has returned “with a vengeance” after US aid cuts, with 115 outbreaks recorded…
Why the Epstein case looms large in MAGA world
When Jack Posobiec walked into the Department of Justice in Washington, DC last February, he thought he would finally get some answers about Jeffrey Epstein. But when he and other MAGA supporters were given essentially just rehashed, already-public material – and when the government put a damper on the release of any new information this…
Trump administration asks court to release some Epstein documents
The US justice department has asked a judge to unseal material related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following intense criticism of the Trump administration’s handling of the case. The request concerns transcripts from the grand jury involved in the government’s 2019 sex trafficking case against Epstein, materials that are typically kept secret and protected by…
Funding cuts will hit rural areas hard. One station manager explains how
By Juana Summers , Tinbete Ermyas , Jordan-Marie Smith NPR’s Juana Summers speaks with Tom Michael, general manager of Boise State Public Radio, about what the cuts to federal public media funding mean for his station. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: Shortly after midnight, the House approved a Trump administration plan to cancel $9 billion in previously…
Wrestler Marcus “Buff” Bagwell Undergoes Leg Amputation
World Championship Wrestling alum Marcus “Buff” Bagwell explained his decision to amputate his right leg above the knee after being injured in a 2020 car wreck, instead of undergoing more surgeries. Marcus “Buff” Bagwell has made a difficult decision on his health. The World Championship Wrestling star revealed that after a “five-year-long journey” of trying…
This Number System Beats Binary, But Most Computers Can’t Use It
This Number System Beats Binary, But Most Computers Can’t Use It Why do computers only work with the numbers 0 and 1? There are machines that process three digits with more efficiency than you might expect By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas The Babylonians used separate combinations of two symbols to represent every single…
Caracas releases 10 Americans as Venezuelans freed from El Salvador jail
Scores of Venezuelans deported by US to El Salvador repatriated as Marco Rubio hails return of Americans Venezuela released 10 jailed Americans on Friday in exchange for getting home scores of migrants deported by the United States to El Salvador months ago under the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The resolution represents a diplomatic achievement for…
Boy, 10, dead as nine in hospital after coach crash
A school’s head teacher says she feels “complete devastation” after one of her pupils was killed in a coach crash. A 10-year-old boy died after a coach returning pupils to Minehead Middle School after a trip to Exmoor Zoo crashed in Somerset on Thursday. Six other children remain in hospital – two at Bristol Children’s…
New U.S. Postal Service head says he doesn’t believe in privatizing the mail agency
Hansi Lo Wang Trump administration talk of transforming the U.S. Postal Service has set off a flurry of concerns about the future of the federal mail agency. The new leader of USPS is now trying to clear the air. “I do not believe that the Postal Service should be privatized or that it should become…
Tests that AIs Often Fail and Humans Ace Could Pave the Way for Artificial General Intelligence
AI’s Achilles Heel—Puzzles Humans Solve in Seconds Often Defy Machines Discover why some puzzles stump supersmart AIs but are easy for humans, what this reveals about the quest for true artificial general intelligence—and why video games are the next frontier By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser There are many ways to test the…
NFL Star Ryan Russell’s Boyfriend Corey O’Brien Shares Dating Update
NFL star Ryan Russell’s boyfriend of six years Corey O’Brien joked that he still doesn’t “know anything about football other than the fact that he tackles me.” Ryan Russell and Corey O’Brien are still total relationship field goals. In fact, Corey recently shared a glimpse into his relationship with the former Dallas Cowboys defensive end…
Trump administration to destroy nearly $10m of contraceptives for women overseas
As part of president’s end to foreign aid, destruction of the long-acting contraceptives will cost US taxpayers $167,000 The Trump administration has decided to destroy $9.7m worth of contraceptives rather than send them abroad to women in need. A state department spokesperson confirmed that the decision had been made – a move that will cost…
Trump threatens to sue over article about Epstein. And, what’s next for public media
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. The House approved a rescission plan last night to claw back $9 billion in previously allocated funds. This plan includes cutting federal support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting,…
Bolsonaro ordered to wear ankle tag over fears he may abscond as coup trial nears end
Guilty verdict widely expected for Brazil’s ex-president accused of plot to seize power after losing 2022 election Federal police have raided Jair Bolsonaro’s Brasília mansion, banned him from communicating with foreign diplomats and ordered him to wear an electronic ankle tag amid fears Brazil’s ex-president may abscond to avoid punishment over an alleged coup attempt.…
Love Is Blind Season 9 Premiere Date Revealed
After the most recent season of Love Is Blind ended in March, the Netflix show has revealed its next premiere date. See every detail about the upcoming season nine. It’s nearly time to get back in the pods. Netflix recently announced its next string of reality show premieres, the ninth installment of Love Is Blind…
Can U.S. Math Research Survive NSF Funding Cuts?
Math Is Quietly in Crisis over NSF Funding Cuts A 72 percent reduction in federal funding is devastating to math research. The American Mathematical Society is offering $1 million in backstop grants—but it’s likely not enough. By Emma R. Hasson edited by Allison Parshall The U.S. National Science Foundation has made devastating cuts to mathematics…
Doctor and husband jailed for selling stolen PPE on eBay
An NHS doctor and her husband have been jailed for 10 months each after selling stolen hospital PPE on eBay during the Covid pandemic. Dr Attiya Sheikh, 46, and 48-year-old Omer Sheikh made almost £8,000 from selling the personal protective equipment as the virus was spreading throughout the UK in 2020. The pair admitted selling…
Ask your kids’ camps these key questions about heat and flood safety, experts say
Julia Simon The deaths of at least 27 children and staff at Camp Mystic in Kerr County, Texas have some parents and guardians questioning the safety of summer camps, especially as global warming increases risks of extreme weather. Part of summer camp’s allure is that children are outside in nature. But that can also raise…
Review – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #41 – Things Get Bizarre
Ray: Mark Waid is a master of DC continuity, so it’s no surprise that he easily shifts between tones and genres when he needs to. Last issue was a great done-in-one kaiju adventure and media satire, but this issue throws us right into a horror movie. Robin is alone on another world, being stalked by…
General Hospital’s Tristan Rogers Diagnosed With Cancer
Tristan Rogers, who has appeared on the daytime soap opera General Hospital as Robert Scorpio in more than 1,400 episodes since 1980, has been diagnosed with cancer, according to his rep. One General Hospital star has received a new medical diagnosis. Tristan Rogers, who made his first of over 1,400 appearances on the soap opera…
New Thermal Hole Opens at Yellowstone National Park
There’s a New Hole in the Ground at Yellowstone National Park The park’s newest hydrothermal feature has an otherworldly milky texture from dissolved silica By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner A new thermal pool in the Porcelain Basin area of Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, shown here, likely formed in a series of…
Serious pollution incidents by water companies up 60% last year
Serious pollution incidents by water companies have risen 60% in a year, according to the Environment Agency. In total there were 2,801 pollution incidents in England in 2024, the highest on record, compared with 2,174 in 2023. Of these, 75 were considered to pose “serious or persistent” harm to fisheries, drinking water and human health…
Restaurant in China criticised for putting baby lion cuddles on menu
Diners jump at chance to snuggle with cubs but wildlife experts accuse firm of ‘exploiting wild animals for selfies’ A restaurant in northern China has been criticised by animal welfare groups for offering an unusual item on the menu: lion cub cuddles. According to a screenshot of a menu circulating on social media, Wanhui –…
Review – Zatanna #6: The Final Curtain
Ray: Jamal Campbell’s solo writer-artist debut has been characterized by brilliant art and a dense but coherent story, but it’s also adding one key thing to Zatanna’s mythos – our first look at her mother Sindella and her role in Zatanna’s upbringing. In most versions, she dies very early and Zatanna’s father plays a much…
British spies and SAS named in Afghan data breach
The identities of more than 100 British officials, including members of the special forces and MI6, were compromised in a data breach that also put thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisal, it can be reported. The latest fallout from the breach was kept secret by an injunction until Thursday, when the order was lifted…
Risk of undersea cable attacks backed by Russia and China likely to rise, report warns
Spate of incidents in Baltic Sea and around Taiwan are harbinger for further disruptive activity, cybersecurity firm says The risk of Russia- and China-backed attacks on undersea cables carrying international internet traffic is likely to rise amid a spate of incidents in the Baltic Sea and around Taiwan, according to a report. Submarine cables account…
Can AI help protect nature?
Despite risks, tool has ‘enormous potential’ for good, a Conservation International expert says. In her own words, Ali Swanson is a “tech skeptic.” Conservation News spoke with Swanson to unpack the perils and promise of integrating AI with conservation. Conservation News: What problems can artificial intelligence solve for conservation? Second, AI can help us both…
Henry Cavill Makes Rare Comment on Baby Girl With Natalie Viscuso
Six months after Henry Cavill welcomed his first baby with girlfriend Natalie Viscuso, the Justice League star spoke out on life in his “forever home” with his family and their two dogs. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Henry Cavill getting candid about fatherhood! The Man of Steel star made a rare comment…
What Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Trump’s Blood Vessel Condition?
What Is the Blood Vessel Disease Trump Is Diagnosed With? After photographs showed President Donald Trump with swollen ankles and bruised hands, the White House revealed he has chronic venous insufficiency—a blood vessel disease that affects circulation in the legs By Meghan Bartels & Lauren J. Young U.S. president Donald Trump meets with French president…
CBS will end ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ next year
Mandalit del Barco While taping his Thursday show, host Stephen Colbert made the surprising announcement that CBS is ending his late night show in May. The live audience at New York’s Ed Sullivan Theater booed when he delivered the news that this would be the show’s final season. “Yeah, I share your feelings,” he told…
Brain Activity Patterns Reveal Why Waking Up from Sleep Can Be So Difficult
Brain Science Reveals Why Waking Up Can Be Such a Struggle Neuroscientists have found that the brain can wake up in different ways, explaining why some mornings feel like a dream and some feel like a disaster By Katie Kavanagh & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! How does your brain wake up…
Review – Batman and Robin: Year One #9 – War at Castle Grimaldi
Ray: I was surprised when this series turned into an ongoing – after all, how much mileage can Waid and Samnee get out of the early days of Dick Grayson’s time as Robin? It turns out the answer is – a lot. A big part of this is that they have some really good villains…
Senate panel approves federal judge nomination for Emil Bove, who defended Trump
Carrie Johnson Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted Thursday to advance the nomination of Emil Bove, President Trump’s former personal attorney, to a lifetime federal judgeship. All the Democrats on the panel walked out and did not vote. Bove’s nomination to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals now moves to the full Senate. Bove…
Scooter Braun Hints at Future With Justin Bieber After $31M Settlement
Scooter Braun said his story with Justin Bieber—who recently agreed to pay the manager $31.5 million in a financial deal—is “not done.” Scooter Braun will never say never to reuniting with Justin Bieber. The record executive—who cut ties professionally with the singer before retiring from artist management altogether in 2024—believes their story isn’t over despite…
Shooting of bear that swam to tiny Canadian island frustrates First Nations
Indigenous groups had offered to rehome grizzly nicknamed Tex who was killed without authorization The journey of Tex, a young grizzly bear that gripped public attention in Canada after swimming to a tiny populated island, came to a violent end this week after he was shot and killed without authorization, despite plans by Indigenous groups…
Child dies and 21 injured after school coach crash
A child has died and two others have been seriously injured after a coach bringing pupils back from an end-of-term school trip overturned and fell 20ft from a road. Avon and Somerset Police declared a major incident after the accident at Cutcombe Hill near Wheddon Cross in Somerset at about 15:00 BST. The coach was…
DC This Week Roundup – Old Enemies, New Threats
Ray: A chaotic battle-filled anniversary issue, as the Titans finally go up against Slade’s gang of enemies. The group includes Vanadia, who has betrayed the team after a misunderstanding, the mind-controlled Killer Frost and Mammoth – and Terra, the team’s original betrayer and Beast Boy’s tragic ex. And then there’s Clock King, the eccentric Bat-rogue…
Tom Cruise & Ana de Armas Make a Splash With Island Getaway
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas vacationed together on a boat in the Spanish island of Menorca amid continued romance rumors. Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas felt the need for a joint vacation. Months after sparking romance rumors, the Top Gun star, and Knives Out actress spent time together on the island of Menorca. …
New Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS’s Biggest Mysteries Explained
7 Big Mysteries about Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Scientists are racing to learn as much as possible about the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS before it fades from view forever By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings The interstellar object 3I/ATLAS appears as a blurry, dust-shrouded dot in this image from the Gemini North telescope. Future observations should…