Month: July 2025
‘We want closure’: family searches for answers over Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti
Benedict Kuria was ambushed by suspected gang members in March while serving in security mission The relatives of a Kenyan police officer who went missing while working in Haiti have spoken of their anguish and anger at Kenyan authorities over a lack of definitive information about what has happened to him. Benedict Kuria and some…
Record-Breaking Results Bring Fusion Power Closer to Reality
Record-Breaking Results Bring Fusion Power Closer to Reality Breakthroughs from two rival experiments, Germany’s Wendelstein 7-X and the Joint European Torus, suggest the elusive dream of controlled nuclear fusion may be within reach By Tom Metcalfe edited by Lee Billings A view of the Wendelstein 7-X fusion reactor, as seen on September 18, 2015 at…
At least 43 dead in catastrophic Texas flooding and dozens missing from girls camp
By Sergio Martínez-Beltrán , Vanessa Romo , Alana Wise , Chandelis Duster At least 43 people are dead following flooding that slammed Texas Hill Country early Friday morning, Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said Saturday evening. The deceased include 28 adults and 15 children. Of those, the identities of 12 adults and five children are…
Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached
President also says he may visit Xi Jinping or Chinese leader could come to US after Trump last month extended app sale deadline for third time Donald Trump has said he will start talking to China on Monday or Tuesday about a possible TikTok deal. The United States president said the US “pretty much” had…
Search for survivors continues as Texas floods kill 43, including 15 children
Hundreds of rescuers have been deployed to search for survivors in central Texas, after flash floods killed 43 people, including 15 children. “The work continues, and will continue, until everyone is found,” promised Larry Leitha, the sheriff of Kerr County. As the search goes into a second night, county officials said 27 children remained missing…
Pregnant Olivia Culpo, Khloe Kardashian & More Celebrate 4th of July
Pregnant Olivia Culpo, Khloe Kardashian, Megan Markle and more rang in this Fourth of July with backyard parties, parades and cooking. These celebrities traded in their usual glamour for red, white, and blue. After all, stars like Khloe Kardashian and Meghan Markle rang in the Fourth of July in their own unique style, ranging from…
Julian McMahon’s Ex-Wife Brooke Burns Reacts to His Death
After Julian McMahon died July 2 following a private battle with cancer at age 56, his ex-wife Brooke Burns—with whom he shares 25-year-old daughter Madison—paid tribute to the late Charmed actor. Brooke Burns is remembering her ex-husband Julian McMahon. After the news broke that the Charmed star died in his Florida home on July 2…
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Raise U.S. Climate Emissions
Republicans’ Megabill Will Put U.S. Climate Goals Out of Reach Four research firms project that the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act will raise greenhouse gas emissions and likely put U.S. and global climate goals out of reach By Zack Colman & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | The rollbacks in clean energy incentives in Republicans’ budget…
Elon Musk says he is launching new political party
Elon Musk says he is launching a new political party, weeks after a dramatic falling out with US President Donald Trump. The billionaire announced on his social media platform X that he had set up the America Party and billed it as a challenge to the Republican and Democratic two-party system. However, it is unclear…
Mila Kunis and More Stars Who Have Tried Friends With Benefits
With friends like these, who needs a relationship? Bradley Cooper, Mila Kunis, Dyan Cannon, Fran Drescher and more celebrities detail their positions about playing the field. Sometimes life really does imitate art. Such was the case when Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher entirely ignored the core messaging that was at the heart of their separate-but-basically-the-same…
How this long-lost Chinese typewriter from the 1940s changed modern computing
Emily Feng STANFORD, California — Scholars in the U.S., Taiwan and China are buzzing about the discovery of an old typewriter, because the long-lost machine is part of the origin story of modern Chinese computing — and central to ongoing questions about the politics of language. One man succeeded more than any other before him.…
New Interstellar Object Comet 3I/ATLAS—What We Know So Far as It Zips through the Solar System
New Interstellar Object Stuns Scientists as It Zooms through Solar System All eyes are on Comet 3I/ATLAS as astronomers worldwide chase the exotic ice ball through our solar system By Nora Bradford edited by Lee Billings A diagram shows the trajectory of interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS as it passes through the solar system. It will make…
Lula visits former Argentinian president under house arrest in snub to Milei
Brazilian president meets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at her flat in Buenos Aires after regional summit Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has eschewed a one-on-one meeting with the Argentinian president, Javier Milei, during a trip to Buenos Aires, instead opting to visit Milei’s political rival, former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is…
Family and Liverpool players gather for funeral of Diogo Jota and André Silva
Footballers Diogo Jota and André Silva have been honoured by their family, friends and teammates at a joint funeral in Portugal. Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday. Hundreds of locals and supporters gathered at the Igreja Matriz in Gondomar, where the…
Will Trump’s megabill help Democrats win the House?
Domenico Montanaro Democrats feel that President Trump’s massive tax-and-spending bill is giving them an opening — and a message — ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The focus is Medicaid, which provides health insurance for tens of millions of lower-income and elderly Americans, and affordability. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, in an hours-long speech in…
Suriname expected to elect first female president amid discovery of oil reserves
Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, 71, will run unopposed as one of the poorest countries in the region eyes billions of dollars Suriname is expected to elect its first female president this Sunday, the congresswoman and physician Jennifer Geerlings-Simons, 71, who will run unopposed after the ruling party decided not to field a candidate. Geerlings-Simons will succeed current…
Can Life Survive the Death of the Sun?
The UniverseFridays When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant, Will Any Planet Be Safe? The future is bright—too bright—for life as we know it once the sun transforms into a red giant star By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the far-future sun, swollen to become a red giant star, as…
The Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces: Kevin Costner, Madonna and More
For some celebrity couples, more money really does mean more problems. Check out just how much stars like Bills Gates, Lionel Richie and Harrison Ford had to pay out for their pricey divorces. With all due respect to Jennifer Lopez, sometimes, love does cost a thing. While a lot of wedding ceremonies end with a…
Texas floods kill 24 people and leave many missing from girls’ summer camp
A major search and rescue operation is continuing through the night in Texas after flash floods killed at least 24 people and left many girls missing from a Christian summer camp. There was little warning as the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (7.9m) in less than an hour and flooding that followed swept away mobile…
Human Gut Bacteria Can Gather Up PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’
Human Gut Bacteria Can Gather Up PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ When tested on their own and in mice, these bacterial strains from the human microbiome show promise in accumulating PFAS By Nora Bradford edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Gut microbiome bacteria from humans can absorb PFA. Lurking in our nonstick pans, our rain jackets and even…
Oasis kick off their comeback: The best they’ve been since the 90s
Oasis blew off the cobwebs and swept away the doubters as they kicked off their reunion tour in Cardiff. Taking to the stage after a 16-year break, the band sounded refreshed and rejuvenated, tearing into classics like Cigarettes and Alcohol, Live Forever and Slide Away – as 70,000 fans clasped each other and spilled beer…
Julian McMahon, Nip/Tuck Star, Dead at 56
Hollywood is saying goodbye to Julian McMahon. The actor, who was known for roles in TV series including Nip/Tuck, Charmed and FBI: Most Wanted, died July 2 at Florida home, his wife Kelly McMahon confirmed to Deadline. He was 56. “With an open heart,” Kelly said in a statement July 4, “I wish to share…
Adult education programs in limbo as Trump administration withholds grant funds
By Sarah Asch The Trump administration is withholding $715 million for adult funding nationwide. This has left programs that serve over a million students a year scrambling for answers. AILSA CHANG, HOST: More than a million people across the country are enrolled in adult education every year. Many of these programs rely on federal funds…
Allez, allez, allez! Quebec gives go-ahead to cheer ‘go!’ in English at provincial sports games
Province’s language police had a petite contretemps when it challenged Montreal transit agencies use of word on buses Quebec’s mercurial and controversial language police have decided that using the word “go” is a legitimate way to cheer on sports teams in the province, paving the way for excited fans – and Montreal’s transit agency –…
Joey Chestnut Wins 17th Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut claimed his 17th Mustard Yellow Belt title at the 2025 Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after eating 70.5 hot dogs in just 10 minutes. Joey Chestnut is top dog once more. The competitive eater emerged victorious in the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York City after…
Federal judge again halts deportation of eight immigrants to South Sudan
In extraordinary hearing, judge sends case back to judge whose rulings led to initial halt on Trump administration A federal judge has briefly halted the deportations of eight immigrants to war-torn South Sudan, the latest twist in a case that came hours after the supreme court cleared the way for the Trump administration to deport…
Workers Have Died in Extreme Heat as OSHA Has Debated Protections
Workers Have Died in Extreme Heat as OSHA Has Debated Protections The June heat dome contributed to the deaths of at least three people. They have died as federal regulators have weighed whether to finalize the nation’s first heat protection rule for workers By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News A construction worker drinks water during…
Trump says ceasefire deal is near as Israeli strikes kill 138 Palestinians in Gaza
By Anas Baba , Kat Lonsdorf GAZA CITY and WASHINGTON – The Israeli military intensified strikes throughout Gaza on Friday, even as President Trump signaled that talks about a potential 60-day ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas were close. “We’ll see what happens – we are going to know over the next 24 hours,” he…
Hamas says it delivered ‘positive response’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas says it has delivered a “positive response” to mediators on the latest proposal for a new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal put forward by the US. It added in a statement that it was “seriously ready to enter immediately into a round of negotiations”. It has not confirmed if it will accept the…
Climate Change’s Fingerprints Came Early, a Thought Experiment Reveals
Opinion A Thought Experiment Reveals the Fingerprints of Climate Change Came Early Climate change left its signature on the atmosphere early in the industrial revolution, reveals a thought experiment investigation By Ben Santer, Susan Solomon, David W. J. Thompson & Qiang Fu Physicists are fond of Gedankenexperimente—thought experiments that are difficult or impossible to perform…
El Salvador’s president denies that Kilmar Ábrego García was abused in notorious prison
Nayib Bukele disputed claims of Ábrego García’s lawyers that he was tortured and deprived of sleep while in custody The president of El Salvador has denied claims that Kilmar Ábrego García was subjected to beatings and deprivation while he was held in the country before being returned to the US to face human-smuggling charges. Nayib…
Banana Republic’s 4th of July Sale Has Linen Staples up to 70% off RN
The temps are rising, and so are these hot 4th of July deals at Banana Republic Factory you can’t find anywhere else. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Banana Republic Factory is lighting up your summer wardrobe with…
BBC on French beach as police slash migrant ‘taxi-boat’ heading to UK
All those onboard clambered to safety as the boat collapsed in chaotic scenes. The intervention was highly unusual. French police usually follow strict rules that bar them from going into the sea in case they put lives at risk. “Let’s go in,” said one of the gendarmes, pulling off his body armour, and taking out…
What freedom means to NPR readers. And, the secret to a perfect July 4 pasta salad
By Brittney Melton and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress in 1776. It proclaimed the separation of the 13 colonies from Great Britain. In other words, Happy 249th Birthday, America. So much has…
Kyiv hit by barrage of drone strikes as Putin rejects Trump’s truce bid
A pall of acrid smoke hung over Kyiv on Friday morning following a night of intensive Russian strikes that hit almost every district of the capital, according to Ukrainian authorities. The hours of darkness were once again punctuated by the staccato of air defence guns, buzz of drones and large explosions. Ukraine said Russia fired…
17 everyday people share what freedom means to them in today’s America
Suzanne Nuyen On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. The document declared the 13 colonies an independent nation from Great Britain. Though the Revolutionary War would drag on for seven more years, the Fourth of July is celebrated as the birth of the United States. Next year will mark…
UNAids chief ‘shaken and disgusted’ by US cuts that will mean millions more deaths
Winnie Byanyima tells the Guardian she considered resigning when Donald Trump cancelled Pepfar funding The head of the global agency tackling Aids says she expects HIV rates to soar and deaths to multiply in the next four years as a direct impact of the “seismic” US cuts to aid spending. Winnie Byanyima, the executive director…
How Massive Medicaid Cuts Will Harm People’s Health
How Massive Medicaid Cuts Will Harm People’s Health Evidence shows that Medicaid improves people’s health and is particularly vital for babies, older people in need of long-term care and people in rural communities By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young Editor’s Note (7/3/25): The House of Representatives passed the budget bill in a 218–214…
Inside Julia Roberts’ Blissful Family World as a Mom of 3
Movie-superstar status aside, Julia Roberts’ favorite role is wife of Danny Moder and mom to Hazel, Phinnaeus and Henry. Julia Roberts put acting on the back burner the minute she became a mom almost 21 years ago. Of course, even Roberts’ back burner was the stuff Hollywood dreams are made of. But since she and husband…
Countries must protect human right to a stable climate, court rules
Costa Rica-based inter-American court of human rights says states have obligation to respond to climate change There is a human right to a stable climate and states have a duty to protect it, a top court has ruled. Announcing the publication of a crucial advisory opinion on climate change on Thursday, Nancy Hernández López, president…
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from By Nora Bradford edited by Allison Parshall Neural precursor cells (green) are have been difficult to identify in human brians. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For at least six decades,…
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
A former security contractor for Gaza’s controversial new Israel- and US-backed aid distribution sites has told the BBC that he witnessed colleagues opening fire several times on hungry Palestinians who had posed no threat, including with machine guns. On one occasion, he said, a guard had opened fire from a watchtower with a machine gun…
Stephen Baldwin Reacts to Hailey Bieber’s $1 Billion Rhode Deal
Hailey Bieber’s dad Stephen Baldwin revealed his thoughts on the 28-year-old selling her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal. Stephen Baldwin is one proud papa. Hailey Bieber‘s dad recently reacted to the news that she sold her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal. “It took her three…
Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population
Jasmine Garsd President Trump is enacting a mass deportation campaign promised to be the largest in U.S. history. New data is giving a clearer picture of exactly what that looks like: at least 56,000 immigrants are being held in ICE detention. According to the Deportation Data Project, a group that collects immigration numbers, about half…
First Human Genome from Ancient Egypt Sequenced from 4,800-Year-Old Teeth
4,800-Year-Old Teeth Yield First Human Genome from Ancient Egypt Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ancient Egyptian, who lived when the earliest pyramids were built By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine The Ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom (2686–2125 B.C.) produced many lasting…
Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Here’s how it works
Luke Garrett Tipped workers in the U.S. could see significant changes to their taxes after Congress approved President Trump’s legislative agenda on Thursday. This week, the GOP-controlled Senate and House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a massive spending and tax package that creates limited and temporary tax exemptions for tips, among…
Amal Clooney Makes Rare Comment on Parenting With George Clooney
Amal Clooney shared how she and George Clooney make it a point to keep their kids out of the spotlight and what a great partner he has been throughout their marriage. Amal Clooney knows the gravity of having her and George Clooney‘s children grow up in the spotlight. The human rights lawyer, 47, recently shared how…
US supreme court clears way for deportation of migrants to South Sudan
Court halts ruling that allowed migrants to challenge removal to countries where they could be in danger The supreme court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South Sudan, a war-ravaged country where they have no ties. The decision comes after…
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
This video can not be played Watch Diogo Jota’s best career moments The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of…
Why Sarah Jessica Parker Isn’t “Overly Eager” To Be An Empty Nester
Sarah Jessica Parker explained why she isn’t in a hurry to wind down her busy lifestyle with her kids in E! News’ exclusive preview of MSNBC’s The Best People with Nicolle Wallace. Sarah Jessica Parker’s kids are growing up just like that. And the Sex and the City alum—who shares son James Wilkie, 22, and…
A climate ally needs support — but at what cost?
For many years, mangroves were an underappreciated climate ally. Not anymore. For countries looking to meet their promised climate goals, mangroves have become an attractive investment. In just a single square mile, these coastal forests can hold as much climate-warming carbon as the annual emissions of 90,000 cars. One report found that every dollar spent…
How Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts Are Hurting Early-Career Researchers and American Health
U.S. Budget Cuts Are Robbing Early-Career Scientists of Their Future Canceled grants and slashed budgets are disproportionately affecting junior health researchers, dealing a major blow to the future of science and society in the U.S. By Rachel Nuwer edited by Lauren J. Young People rally during a “Kill the Cuts” protest against U.S. President Donald…
How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod
By Fatima Al-Kassab LONDON – When Kneecap performed at Glastonbury music festival this year — a performance that the British Prime Minister opposed before the band even took the stage — bandmember Mo Chara told the crowd, “us three have no right to be on this stage in front of this many people, rapping predominantly…
Tears as fans mourn Liverpool’s Jota at Anfield
Thousands of football fans have made their way to Anfield stadium to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after his death in a car crash in Spain. Jota, 28, was killed when a Lamborghini he was travelling in with his younger brother, Andre Silva, suffered a tyre blow-out, crashed and caught fire…
Paige DeSorbo & Kyle Richards’ Color Wow Pick Is on Early Prime Sale
Plus, shop even more deals on celeb-loved Color Wow hair products during Amazon’s early Prime Day 2025 sale. 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 in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E!…
Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker’s Love Story Will Have Make You Soar
A year ago, Vanessa Hudgens and baseball player husband Cole Tucker officially started something new when they welcomed their son. To celebrate, we’re boppin’ back to the top of their sweet romance. Vanessa Hudgens realized rather quickly that Cole Tucker was exactly who she had been looking for. In fact, as soon the High School…
Review – Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #4 – From the Beginning
Ray: Ram V continues to take us deeper into the mystical side of the DCU than any other writer has in a long time. Mitch Shelley has completed his latest evolution as Resurrection Man, dying peacefully of old age – and as such, has evolved to be immune and above time itself. Now in the…
Reeves’ tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Politics is a uniquely exposing trade. The noble act of volunteering for elected office and then, for a lucky few, assuming the highest political office, comes rightly with scrutiny and difficult questions. And it is unquestionably true that the questions for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves have just got even more difficult after this week’s spectacular…
Federal judge strikes down Trump’s order suspending asylum access at the southern border
Jasmine Garsd A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration cannot deny entry to people crossing the southern border to apply for asylum. The court found that neither the constitution nor federal immigration law allow the president to make that decision. The proclamation to deny entry to asylum seekers at the…
For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’
For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’ Dolphins seem to “feel” their way across the sea with narrow, sweeping beams of sonar By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A pod of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) swimming at the Las Cuevitas dive site in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Join Our Community of…
Early Amazon Prime Day Deals = Insane Beauty Tool Discounts
Score major savings and celebrity-approved glow-up essentials—Amazon’s Early Prime Day deals deliver the beauty tools you love, for less. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Not to be dramatic, but if you’ve been eyeing a celeb-approved beauty tool,…
Kilmar Ábrego García was tortured in Salvadorian prison, court filing alleges
While being held at the so-called Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador, Ábrego García and 20 other men “were forced to kneel from approximately 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM”, according to the court papers filed by his lawyers in the federal district court in Maryland. Guards struck anyone who fell from exhaustion while kneeling,…
CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump’s power
David Folkenflik The announcement Tuesday from Paramount Global, CBS’ parent company, that it had settled President Trump’s private lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview was welcome news for its controlling owner, Shari Redstone. But it represented yet another bitter pill for independent journalism to swallow. The CBS Eye blinked. Disney’s Mouse didn’t roar. The Washington…
When Is Sean “Diddy” Combs Being Sentenced? Everything to Know
After Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, a sentencing date was set for Oct. 3. Sean “Diddy” Combs is awaiting the next step in the judicial process. After a New York jury found the rapper guilty of transportation to engage…
Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Sir Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor “into the next election and for many years after” after she was seen crying during Prime Minister’s Questions. The prime minister had refused to say whether Reeves would remain in her job until the next election in front of MPs in the Commons, during a…
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky This planet triggers flares on its star—spelling its ultimate doom By Jacek Krywko edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier In this artist’s impression, the planet HIP 67522 b sends a wave of energy along magnetic field lines toward the surface of its host star—triggering a massive flare…
Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to bar asylum access at US-Mexico border
President exceeded his authority and his proclamation of an ‘invasion’ at southern border is unlawful, court rules A federal court has ruled that Donald Trump’s proclamation of an “invasion” at the US-Mexico border is unlawful, saying that the president had exceeded his authority in suspending the right to apply for asylum at the southern border.…
DC This Week Roundup – Lost Worlds
Ray: It’s rare for a schedule issue to really screw up a comic’s momentum, but this one might be an exception. The sequel to the excellent Batman ‘89, which gave us the Burtonverse version of Two-Face at long last, has been delayed massively and now tries to wrap up a host of plots in only…
China’s Tianwen-3 Mission Could Beat the U.S. in the Race to Grab Mars Rocks
How China Could Win the Race to Return Rocks from Mars Launching in 2028, China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of competing U.S.-European efforts By Andrew Jones edited by Lee Billings China’s first Mars rover, Zhurong, with its Tianwen-1 landing platform, which…
Skeleton found in pot is first ancient Egyptian to undergo whole genome analysis
Unusual burial of man, thought to have been a potter, in sealed vessel may have helped DNA survive past four millennia A man whose bones were shaped by a lifetime of hard labour more than 4,500 years ago has become the first ancient Egyptian to have his entire genetic code read and analysed by scientists.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Family Reacts to His Sex Trafficking Trial Verdict
After Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two of the five charges in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial, his family members, including mom Janice Combs, reacted to the jury’s verdict. Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ inner circle is looking ahead. After the rap mogul was found guilty on only two out of the five charges…
Sean Combs found guilty on two counts, but acquitted on most serious charges
Anastasia Tsioulcas This report includes mentions of physical and sexual violence. A federal jury in Manhattan has found Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was found not guilty of one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of…
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about the life-changing long-term challenges of recovering after chemotherapy, as she visited a hospital in Essex. Catherine said during treatment “you put on a sort of brave face” but afterwards it can still feel “really difficult”. She told patients at the hospital about life after cancer treatment: “You’re…
China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match
Footage of three-a-side game shows humanoids struggling to kick the ball or stay upright They think it’s all over … for human footballers at least. The pitch wasn’t the only artificial element on display at a football match in China on Saturday. Four teams of humanoid robots took on each other in Beijing, in games…
Get’cha Head in the Game With the High School Musical Cast Now
A lot has changed since High School Musical debuted on Disney Channel in 2006. Head back to East High to find out what Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and more stars are up to now. We’ve got exactly what you’ve been looking for: An update on the cast of Disney’s High School Musical. It’s…
U.S. National Climate Assessments Website Goes Dark
Top Website for Crucial U.S. Climate Information Goes Dark Links to the U.S.’s most comprehensive climate reports—the National Climate Assessments—disappeared from the Internet on Monday, along with the official government website that houses them By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News As night falls on the eastern U. S. Hurricane Ian can be seen moving slowly…
Heathrow shutdown caused by problem found seven years ago
Issues at an electrical substation which caused a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport closing were first detected seven years ago but not fixed, a report has found. The investigation found that National Grid, which owns the substation, had been aware of a fault since 2018. The report details numerous opportunities to rectify issues at…
America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0
Chloe Veltman Parades, pageants, flag-waving and fireworks. These, plus a good dose of history, will all play a role in the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations leading up to and on July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Various national, statewide and local groups are involved in the…
4 Nonfiction Books Scientific American Recommended In June
See The 4 Books Scientific American Loved Reading In June Here’s a collection of exclusive book recommendations, from slithering snakes to a river’s impact, for your summer reading lists, curated by Scientific American By Brianne Kane edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Summer reading is a time-honored tradition. The experience of diving into a captivating thriller or…
Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The extraordinary thing about Tuesday’s welfare reform vote is it felt, albeit perhaps just fleetingly, like the fraught and chaotic parliamentary rows about Brexit. Or even the bumpy moments for Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. It is extraordinary to say that because the parallel seems absurd: those moments in recent years happened to prime ministers…
Travel Like a Bravoleb: Early Prime Day 2025 Deals Up to 70% Off
These Bravoleb-approved travel picks will make packing for your next vacation a breeze — and they’re all majorly on sale! Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Summer is officially here. That means it’s time to start thinking about packing…
Judge blocks Kristi Noem from ending temporary protected status for Haitians
Homeland security secretary attempting to end legal status for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s bid to end temporary deportation protections and work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the program’s scheduled expiration date. Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded Joe Biden’s extension of temporary…
States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS
By Jude Joffe-Block Twenty states, led by California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday after federal health officials shared sensitive data about Medicaid recipients with the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration enforcement. “The Trump Administration has upended longstanding privacy protections with its decision to illegally share sensitive, personal health data with ICE,” said California…
Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay
Cold spell expected to push northwards as storm system that has brought torrential rain in Bolivia and Brazil clears A sharp cold spell affecting the southern half of South America is expected to intensify and push northwards in the coming days as a broad area of high pressure builds over the continent. Over the weekend,…
Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine
Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine To achieve its ambitious plans for missions to the moon and beyond, Russia needs other spacefaring nations as partners. But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find By Eugene Gerden edited by Lee Billings A Russian Soyuz rocket is…
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
The government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels. Ministers had already watered down their plans once by reversing some cuts to universal credit and protecting current claimants of personal independence payment (Pip) from stricter eligibility rules. However, some Labour MPs were…
Sean “Diddy” Combs Jury Reaches Verdict on 4 Out of 5 Charges
The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal case has reached a verdict on four out of five charges but have not reached a consensus on one charge due to “unpersuadable views.” Court will resume July 2. There is a major update in the federal case of Sean “Diddy” Combs. After two days of deliberations, the…
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
By Gabrielle Emanuel Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a pronouncement that stunned the global health world. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — which has vaccinated more than half the world’s children in many of the world’s lowest-income countries — was hosting a major event to solicit donations for its…
Find Fame in ‘FlipToons’
Everyone wants to be the next big breakout cartoon—assemble the best cast of characters and find fame! FlipToons is a deck-building game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 15–30 minutes to play. It retails for $19.95 and will be released at Gen Con 2025, with pre-orders open now that…
Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
Three former senior staff at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven others have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They worked on the senior leadership team at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016 and were bailed after being questioned on Monday. The…
UK court upholds Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex partnerships
Advocates say the move could turn the tide for other British overseas territories battling for LGBTQ+ rights A court in London has upheld a Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex civil partnerships, in a move that campaigners say could turn the tide for other British overseas territories battling for LGBTQ+ rights. On Monday, the privy council,…
Could China’s New Ozempic-like Drugs Beat Out Current Weight-Loss Medications?
Could China’s New GLP-1 Drugs Beat Out Ozempic? GLP-1 drugs currently being tested in China target complications associated with obesity such as heart disease, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine A drug that outperforms placebo in helping people to lose weight is one of a growing number of…
Farewell to USAID: Reflections on the agency that President Trump dismantled
Ari Daniel A storied US agency, one that began under President Kennedy in 1961 with the aim of providing global stability through a wide array of humanitarian aid and development programs, has now formally closed. Since January, the Trump administration has systematically dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID), canceling thousands of contracts and…
Pop Mart CEO & Labubu Maker’s Billion Dollar Net Worth Revealed
The Labubu is the hottest toy of 2025, and the net worth of Wang Ning—the founder of the company Pop Mart, which distributes the toy—is proof. Labubu is securing the bag—in more ways than one. As sales of the toy continue to skyrocket, Mart’s Wang Ning is cashing in on a staggering, 10-digit profit. Ning—who…
Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
There’s a saying that Robert F Kennedy Jr is very fond of. He used it on the day he was confirmed as US health secretary. “A healthy person has a thousand dreams, a sick person only has one,” he said as he stood in the Oval Office. “60% of our population has only one dream…
Archaeologists Recreate Prehistoric Tools to Build a Canoe for 140-Mile Ocean Voyage
Scientists Used Prehistoric Tools to Build a Canoe, Then Paddled Across 140 Miles from Taiwan to Japan Researchers and expert seafarers teamed up to re-create an ocean journey from more than 30,000 years ago By Nora Bradford edited by Andrea Thompson Expert paddlers in the dugout canoe recreating the ancient journey from Taiwan to the…
Twenty bodies discovered in Sinaloa as Mexican cartel violence surges
Grisly finding comes at end of worst month in war between Sinaloa factions as government tries to stop killings Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa, a region gripped by a war between factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel that is reaching new heights of violence. The state prosecutor’s office said…
Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover
The Science of ParentingMondays Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide By Megan Kuhfeld & Simona Beattie edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email…
Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead
“I’ve not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars,” a minister told me with a wry smile. A remark that gets to the heart of this benefits row within the Labour Party: this is a government with a big majority, that has already performed a big U-turn and yet is…
DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department has charged a Pakistani national who allegedly orchestrated a $650 million fraud scheme that primarily targeted an Arizona Medicaid program offering addiction treatment and other services for Native Americans. Court papers say the defendant, Farrukh Ali, conspired with at least 41 substance abuse clinics to bill the state for hundreds…