Month: September 2025
Digital ID cards to be compulsory for all UK adults under government plans
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday. The prime minister believes it would help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state, according to senior figures in government. The practicalities of the scheme will be subject to a consultation, which will…
Nicolas Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence after Libya trial
Former French president found guilty of criminal conspiracy after being accused of pact with Gaddafi regime Europe – live updates The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he would “sleep in jail but with my head held high” after receiving a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy – the first time a former head of…
Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve’s Awe-Inspiring Love Story
When Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after being thrown from a horse in 1995, wife Dana Reeve renewed the Superman star’s will to live. For about 10 minutes, Christopher Reeve wanted to end his life. So when wife Dana Reeve told him to wait and, if he still felt that way in two years, then they’d figure it out,…
Mary Roach’s New Book Replaceable You Explores Challenges in Replacing Body Parts
Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy with Mary Roach Mary Roach unpacks the millennia-long effort to replace failing body parts—and the reasons that modern medicine still struggles to match the original designs. By Rachel Feltman, Jeffery DelViscio & Fonda Mwangi Mary Roach has a new book about body parts. Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science…
‘Film me all you want’ – teenage girls with no fear of police torment one High Street
The teenager’s sense of invincibility is clear. “The police are never ever going to help you,” she says, “you can film me all you want”. She’s refusing to leave a shop caught at the centre of a prolonged campaign of antisocial behaviour – windows smashed, items stolen, fires started, staff threatened and attacked. Muhammad Usman,…
Quebec’s police watchdog to investigate killing of 15-year-old boy by officers
Police opened fire within seconds after responding to a report of masked teens, according to a resident The head of Quebec’s police watchdog said it will investigate the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead by officers, revealing that the only weapon recovered from the scene of the fatal shooting belonged to the…
America’s Got Talent Season 20 Winner Revealed
Jessica Sanchez was named the winner of America’s Got Talent season 20 during the NBC competition series’ Sept. 24 finale, walking away with both the title and the coveted $1 million prize. Warning: This story contains spoilers from the Sept. 24 episode of America’s Got Talent. America’s Got Talent has crowned a new champion. A very…
Former president Peter Mutharika defeats incumbent in Malawi presidential election
Lazarus Chakwera, who presided over a multi-year economic crisis, concedes election after 85-year-old Mutharika wins 56.8% of vote Malawians have voted in an 85-year-old former leader over an incumbent who presided over a multi-year economic crisis, high inflation, essential goods shortages, climate disasters and international aid cuts. Peter Mutharika got 56.8% of the vote compared…
Government considers financial support for Jaguar Land Rover suppliers
The government is looking at ways to financially support the companies in Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) supply chain. JLR halted car production after a cyber-attack at the end of August forced it to shut down its IT networks. Its factories remain suspended until next month at the earliest. Fears are growing that some suppliers, in…
White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down
Tamara Keith If the government shuts down on Oct. 1, the White House said it will look for ways to use the funding dispute to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave. This proposed “reduction in force” — outlined in a memo obtained by NPR on Wednesday…
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Infections Spiking, Leaving Key Carbapenem Antibiotics Useless, CDC Warns
Infections of Drug-Resistant ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Are Surging in Hospitals The infection rate of one type of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales bacteria has risen by more than 460 percent in recent years. Scientists say people receiving treatment in hospitals are at highest risk By Lauren J. Young edited by Tanya Lewis Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The…
What Is Leucovorin, the Unproven Autism Drug Backed by Trump Officials?
Trump Team Backs Unproven Autism Drug, Sparking Scientific Concern The Trump administration is backing leucovorin as a treatment for autism, despite limited evidence. Some doctors and researchers are concerned By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine Globes of folinic acid, also called leucovorin, which Trump team officials have promoted as an intervention for autism. According to…
Inside Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beautiful Love Story
After being friends for years, A$AP Rocky made Rihanna feel like the only girl in the world—and now they’re parents of three children together. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky found love in what’s usually a pretty hopeless place. “People don’t get out of the friend zone very easily with me,” the singer born Robin Fenty told Vogue…
A statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands in D.C. is removed as fast as it appeared
By Rachel Treisman A statue of President Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein appeared briefly on D.C.’s National Mall this week, only to be removed after less than a day. The bronze-painted installation, titled Best Friends Forever, depicts the two men smiling at each other, each with an arm and leg raised as if in…
China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions
China, the world’s biggest source of planet-warming gases, has for the first time committed to an absolute target to cut its emissions. In a video statement to the UN in New York, President Xi Jinping said that China would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 7-10% by 2035, while “striving to do…
Brazil’s president says in UN speech that democracy can prevail over ‘would-be autocrats’
South American leftist Lula takes indirect swipes at Trump in speech and warns that global threat of ‘anti-democratic forces’ persists Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s president, has launched an impassioned defence of his country’s democracy, claiming the recent conviction of his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had shown the world how “would-be autocrats” could be…
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the cruellest and most devastating diseases – Huntington’s – has been successfully treated for the first time, say doctors. The disease runs through families, relentlessly kills brain cells and resembles a combination of dementia, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease. An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease…
Earthquakes Release Energy Mostly Through Heat, Not Ground Shaking
Most of an Earthquake’s Energy Is Released as Heat, Not Shaking Up to 98 percent of the energy of an earthquake goes into flash heating rocks, not shaking the ground, new research shows. The finding could help yield better earthquake forecasts By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The…
Dancing With the Stars Has First Double Elimination of Season 34
Dancing With the Stars said goodbye to not one, but two couples in the first double elimination of season 34. See who went home during week two. Sadly, it was time for two couples to boogie off the dance floor. Dancing With the Stars had its first double eliminations during the Sept. 23 episode with hosts Julianne Hough and…
Ukraine issues a stark warning about a global arms race and AI war
Alex Leff Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned world leaders about the dangers of an artificial intelligence-driven war in a stark address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. “It’s only a matter of time, not much, before drones are fighting drones, attacking critical infrastructure and targeting people all by themselves, fully autonomous and no human…
Renowned ‘sponge city’ architect Kongjian Yu dies in Brazil plane crash
The 62-year-old Chinese landscape architect was killed with three others while filming in the Pantanal wetlands Kongjian Yu, one of the world’s most famous landscape architects, has reportedly been killed in a plane crash in Brazil’sPantanal wetlands while making a film about his work. Yu, 62, was flying to a ranch in Mato Grosso do…
We Can Stop Teen Suicide
The Science of ParentingMondays We Can Stop Teen Suicide By understanding warning signs and talking to your child, parents can help reduce the risk of teen suicide By Nasuh Malas edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting I have a patient named “Alex.” He is 15.…
Urgent review ordered into asylum seeker taxi costs after BBC investigation
The home secretary has ordered an urgent review into the use and cost of taxis to transfer asylum seekers from their hotels to appointments. The move by Shabana Mahmood follows a BBC investigation that found some migrants having to travel long distances on journeys costing hundreds of pounds. One asylum seeker told the BBC he…
New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It’d be part of a trend
Ashley Lopez One of the most closely watched elections this fall is New York City’s mayoral race. But New York voters will also weigh in on a lesser-known proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It’s part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates — adding local races to the ballot…
Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham Shares Why She Cut Contact With Her Parents
Among the truths Teen Mom alum Farrah Abraham shared in A&E’s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes: She no longer speaks to her parents. The mom to Sophia, 16, told E! News why she chose to cut them off. Though Farrah Abraham still has 17 months until daughter Sophia officially becomes an adult, she’s got her…
Colombia’s Petro urges ‘criminal process’ against Trump for Venezuelan strikes
At UN, Gustavo Petro says ‘poor young people’ died in US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats off Caribbean coast Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro addressed the UN general assembly Tuesday to call for a “criminal process” to be opened against counterpart Donald Trump for US strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats in the Caribbean. Petro…
West Africans deported by the US were denied their rights, says lawyer
Men were sent on from Ghana despite ‘risk of torture, persecution or inhumane treatment’ A lawyer for 11 west Africans deported by the US to Ghana said they had been returned to their home countries despite many fearing for their safety. Under Donald Trump’s drive to ramp up expulsions, the US has sent migrants to…
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Show Suspension
Less than a week after Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from his late-night show over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s murder, he returned to TV and reflected on the controversy. Jimmy Kimmel is getting the last word. Less than a week after Jimmy Kimmel Live!Charlie Kirk’s murder, Kimmel returned to the air and got emotional while…
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
By The Associated Press Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer near the site where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood. The campers and counselors were swept to their deaths when fast-rising floodwaters of the Guadalupe River roared through the girls’ summer camp in a low-lying area known as flash flood alley.…
More young people say rising bills now stopping them moving out
Leoni Clancey and her boyfriend had saved for years to be able to move out of their parents’ homes and into their first rental property together. But nine months later all their savings had disappeared on living costs and they both moved back home. The 21-year-old is now sharing a bedroom with her 10-year-old sister.…
The Moon Is Rusting—Thanks to ‘Wind’ Blown from Earth
The Moon Is Rusting—Thanks to ‘Wind’ Blown from Earth Lunar minerals can rust when bombarded with high-energy oxygen particles, experiments show By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine A stream of charged particles that blows from Earth (foreground) to the Moon could account for the rust compounds found in lunar soils. Join Our Community of Science…
Dylan O’Brien Reacts to Rumor He’s “Villain” in Sabrina Carpenter Song
Twinless star Dylan O’Brien shared his thoughts on the rumors that Sabrina Carpenter references him in her new song “Go Go Juice,” as the person who “rhymes with villain.” Dylan O’Brien was ready to go go when it came to discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s new song. The Teen Wolf alum responded to speculation that the Grammy…
Six years ago Trump’s UN audience laughed, this year they were silent
To his supporters, it will be seen as Trumpism unplugged; to his critics, Trumpism unhinged. Over almost an hour, he took aim at his opponents and their ideas, picking them off one by one as he toured the world. He began at home, praising the United States and himself. He said the US was living…
What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?
Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it in an explainer series we’re calling “What on Earth?” In this installment, we explore coral bleaching, a crisis impacting the world’s reefs. I keep seeing headlines about coral reefs dying. What’s happening? Climate change is…
Reese Witherspoon Unveils Star-Studded Guest List for Shine Away Event
Reese Witherspoon exclusively revealed to E! News the celeb-filled speaker list for her company Hello Sunshine’s annual Shine Away event, set for October in Los Angeles. The guest list for Reese Witherspoon’s next event is shining bright with talent. The Oscar winner exclusively unveiled to E! News that her company Hello Sunshine’s third annual Shine…
The Fight to End Childhood RSV in Indian Country
For Indigenous Infants, This Devastating Virus Finally Meets a Formidable Foe American Indian and Alaska Native infants experience the highest rates of RSV-related hospitalization in the U.S., but a breakthrough immunization is helping to close the gap By Suzette Brewer edited by Emily Bazar Ethel Branch, a citizen of the Navajo Nation (whose people are…
Ice targeted me for organizing, says farm worker who left US for Mexico
Alfredo Juarez Zeferino spent a harrowing few months in Ice jail – and, under threat of deportation, chose to leave Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino spends much of his days outdoors, harvesting bananas and hiking vast, bramble-laden trails. But for more than a quarter of 2025, he barely saw the sun. After being arrested by Immigration…
After fireworks caused her dog to panic, a stranger offered them a ride home
By Autumn Barnes This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. In late 2020, Lara Friedman and her partner adopted a 9-week-old Rottweiler puppy. They affectionately named him The Dude. “[It became] immediately clear…
We’ll stop Farage turning UK into Trump’s America, says Davey
Sir Ed Davey has vowed to lead the fight against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, as he accused him of wanting to turn the UK into “Trump’s America” in a speech to the Liberal Democrat conference. Painting a nightmarish vision of what he claimed life would be like under a Farage government, he sought to portray…
Behind the doors of asylum hotels – what I found when I went inside
All names have been changed to protect the identities of hotel residents and staff As I eat a meal cooked on the floor of a shower, I realise nothing has prepared me for what life is like for the residents of an asylum hotel. I have been invited to join Kadir and his family for…
Announcing the #SciAmInTheWild Photography Contest Short List
Announcing the #SciAmInTheWild Photography Contest Short List To celebrate Scientific American’s 180th anniversary, we invited readers to place our magazine covers in the wild. See our staff’s favorite submissions By Sunya Bhutta, Isabella Bruni & Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look…
Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial
By Alina Selyukh , Monica Nickelsburg , Joshua McNichols Amazon and the U.S. government are facing off in a Seattle courtroom over Prime, the company’s lucrative subscription service. The government alleges that the company “tricked” people into paying for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The lawsuit marks one of the biggest federal…
Unification Church leader arrested in South Korea over bribery allegations linked to former first lady
Han Hak-ja, aged 82, is detained after Seoul court hearing over claims she told church officials to bribe wife of then president Yoon Suk Yeol The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church was arrested in South Korea early Tuesday as investigators probe allegations that the church bribed the wife of jailed former president Yoon Suk…
Check In on Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet, Frances Anderson & More
Modern Family debuted 16 years ago. Let this be your family reunion and check in on Sarah Hyland, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofía Vergara, Ariel Winter and more stars. Listen up, fam! Sixteen years ago, on Sept. 23, 2009, Modern Family premiered on ABC. And after watching the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker crew go through life’s ups and downs…
Unease grows at the Justice Department as Trump’s threats get even more blunt
Carrie Johnson President Trump is openly directing the Justice Department to go after his political adversaries, adding to a sense of unease inside the department about job security and ethical obligations. Even in an era of nonstop social media posts, Trump’s weekend update stopped many government attorneys in their tracks. The president said he wanted…
Did Keanu Reeves and Alexandra Grant Get Married? Here’s the Truth
Amid chatter online that Keanu Reeves had married his girlfriend Alexandra Grant, whom he started dating in 2018, his publicist addressed the rumors. It looks like Keanu Reeves isn’t speeding down the aisle just yet. The Matrix actor cleared the air after rumors began swirling that he and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant recently tied the…
‘A heavy burden’: Belém residents evicted in rush for profits from Cop30 rentals
As the Brazilian city prepares to host 50,000 delegates, local people are being pushed from their homes The two-bedroom apartment in Belém became Suelen Freitas’s home in 2020, when she moved her family to the same building as her elderly mother. On the edge of the Amazon rainforest, it was where her story played out…
New rule for GPs after 27-year-old’s cancer missed
GPs in England are being urged to “think again” if they see a sick patient three times and can’t pin down a diagnosis, or find their symptoms are getting worse. The new NHS initiative, called Jess’s Rule, is named after Jessica Brady who contacted her GP on more than 20 occasions after starting to feel…
Tylenol Is Popular and Safe, Yet Nobody Knows How It Works
Nobody Knows How Tylenol Really Works The common pain reliever is safe when used as directed, research shows. But scientists remain puzzled by one aspect: how it reduces pain and fever By Josh Fischman edited by Jeanna Bryner Tylenol is used by millions for pain relief. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! You’re unlikely to…
Mass grave reveals scale of unlawful killings by Egyptian army in Sinai, say campaigners
Human rights group says hundreds of skeletons found exposed or buried just below ground during research into killings of civilians Hundreds of bodies could have been buried at a mass grave discovered in Egypt’s Sinai province by human rights campaigners. Bodies lying on the surface and others buried barely 30cm below were found at a…
Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows
Does Tylenol Use during Pregnancy Cause Autism? What the Research Shows Trump and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. plan to tie Tylenol use during pregnancy and folate deficiencies to rising autism rates—but the evidence is thin By Allison Parshall edited by Tanya Lewis The Trump administration today plans to link rising rates of autism spectrum disorder…
Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air on Tuesday, Disney says
By NPR Staff Less than a week after it was taken off the air under pressure from the Trump administration, Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to late night on Tuesday, ABC parent company Disney confirmed. Disney pulled the comedian’s show last Wednesday after Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission, condemned Kimmel’s comments about…
France formally recognises Palestinian state
France has formally recognised a Palestinian state, becoming the latest in a wave of countries to take the step. Speaking at the UN in New York, President Emmanuel Macron said “the time for peace has come” and that “nothing justifies the ongoing war in Gaza”. France and Saudi Arabia are hosting a one-day summit at…
Kyle Richards’ Daughter Admits to Peeing Herself at Sister’s Wedding
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s daughter Sophia Umansky shared that she accidentally peed herself after leaving her sister Alexia Umansky’s Sept. 6 wedding. In a town full of phonies, Sophia Umansky isn’t afraid to be real—even at her own expense. The 25-year-old daughter of Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky shared how her lightweight undergarments may…
Trump speaks at Kirk memorial. And, several world leaders recognize Palestinian state
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. Trump said the 31-year-old co-founder of Turning Point USA is “a martyr now for American freedom” at the memorial service, less than two weeks after he was killed. Kirk…
Magnitude 4.3 Earthquake Strikes San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Rattled by Predawn Earthquake The San Francisco Bay Area was rattled early this morning by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake along the Hayward fault line By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Sleeping residents of California’s San Francisco Bay Area were rattled awake by a magnitude 4.3 earthquake…
Duchess of York dropped from four charities over Epstein email
The Duchess of York has been removed as patron of four charities after an email from 2011 emerged in which she called sex offender Jeffrey Epstein her “supreme friend”. Julia’s House, a children’s hospice charity serving families in Dorset and Wiltshire, was the first to remove Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of Prince Andrew, saying…
The Denim Trend Your Mom Rocked in the ‘80s Is Making a Chic Comeback
The trending jean has shimmied its way back into our closets, and here’s everything you need to know. The fashion pendulum has swung once again, and this season it brings back a silhouette with timeless appeal: the cigarette jean. Defined by its slim, straight leg and ankle-grazing cut, the style first rose to prominence in…
Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation
Anthony Olubunmi George, who arrived in 1986 and has no criminal convictions, given right to remain A disabled Nigerian man who has lived in the UK for almost 40 years has won an appeal to stay in the country despite the Home Office wanting to deport him. Anthony Olubunmi George, 63, came to the UK…
Ozone Layer Recovery Continues under Montreal Protocol
The Ozone Hole Is Steadily Shrinking because of Global Efforts After nearly 40 years of global efforts, the ozone hole over Antarctica is continuing to heal By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson A 3D rendering of the ozone hole evolution in 2025. Forty years after global policymakers began grappling with the crisis posed by…
Have Mercy & Check Out These 25 Secrets About Full House
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, there’s a reunion happening between Full House castmates. With their close bond, there’s always a hand to hold onto. And that’s just one secret we’re sharing. Have mercy, Full House fans. It’s been more than 30 years since ABC unceremoniously pulled the plug on the TGIF staple—which premiered on…
The evangelical Christian faith on display at Kirk’s memorial shaped his politics
Sarah McCammon Charlie Kirk’s evangelical faith was on display at his memorial service this weekend in Arizona. The service, held on a Sunday morning, felt much like a worship service, complete with prayers, songs and a call from Kirk’s widow to “forgive” Kirk’s alleged killer “because it was what Christ did.” The event opened with…
Gatwick £2.2bn second runway plan approved by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn privately-financed project involves in effect moving the current Northern Runway 12 metres to bring it into regular use, as well as other developments, including extending the size of terminals. Chancellor…
Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption
Dozens of police officers injured as anger erupts over billions allegedly spent on bogus relief projects Tens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets on Sunday to protest against government corruption after it was alleged that taxpayers have lost billions of dollars to bogus flood relief projects. Students, church groups, celebrities, and citizens from…
Brazilians protest in their thousands against granting Bolsonaro amnesty
Huge crowds pack the streets to oppose endeavours to help ex-president escape jail Tens of thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to demand no amnesty be granted to their country’s former president Jair Bolsonaro after he was convicted of plotting a coup. The far-right populist was sentenced to 27 years in prison earlier…
Climate Change Fuels Record Summer Heat, Killing Thousands
The Past Three Summers Were the Three Hottest on Record Climate-fueled heat has caused thousands of excess deaths over the past three summers, which were the three hottest on record By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser The Northern Hemisphere’s summers of 2023, 2024 and 2025 were the three hottest on record, climate agencies in…
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise…
Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels
Jeff Brady The world is producing too much coal, oil and natural gas to meet the targets set 10 years ago under the Paris Agreement, in which countries agreed to limit climate pollution and avoid the worst effects of global warming. A new report, led by the nonprofit research group Stockholm Environment Institute, shows countries…
Millie Bobby Brown Celebrates Her & Jake Bongiovi’s First Anniversary
Millie Bobby Brown celebrated her and husband Jake Bongiovi’s first wedding anniversary with a sweet throwback photo from their big day: “I love being your wife.” A lot can happen in a year for Millie Bobby Brown. The Stranger Things actress celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Jake Bongiovi—son of Jo Bon Jovi and…
Oldest Known Pachycephalosaur Fossil Discovered in Mongolia
Meet the Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Ever Found A newly discovered dinosaur species has been identified from a fossil unearthed in Mongolia that represents the most complete pachycephalosaur specimen yet found By Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson Artist’s reconstruction of the newly discovered pachycephalosaur. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Anyone who has ever flipped…
U.K., Canada and Australia recognize a Palestinian state, despite U.S. opposition
By Chandelis Duster Canada, the U.K., Australia and other countries on Sunday announced they will formally recognize Palestine as a state — a move that has long been opposed by the U.S. and Israel. “We recognized the State of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people. Today we join…
UK rewarding Hamas, says mother of freed British-Israeli hostage
The mother of a freed British-Israeli hostage has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “rewarding” Hamas after the UK government said it would formally recognise a Palestinian state. Mandy Damari, whose kidnapped daughter Emily was held for 15 months, criticised the decision being taken when “the hostages are still not back, the war is not over…
Kenya’s arrest warrant is milestone in Agnes Wanjiru case but lengthy UK process awaits
After 13 years, warrant has been issued for UK suspect, but Robert James Purkiss would need to be extradited to face charges British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru named In the spring of 2012, David Cameron was prime minister and British troops were still fighting in Afghanistan under the stewardship of the then defence…
Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Wilson Says She’s Financially Independent
Vivian Wilson, the daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Wilson, set the record straight around her finances during a panel at the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit: “People have a lot of assumptions.” Vivian Wilson is paving her own path. Indeed, the estranged daughter of Elon Musk cleared up any misconceptions around how much of her…
Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday. In a social media post just after he departed…
Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question – who would lead it?
Earlier this month, a Palestinian diplomat called Husam Zomlot was invited to a discussion at the Chatham House think tank in London. Belgium had just joined the UK, France and other countries in promising to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in New York. And Dr Zomlot was clear that this was a…
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Step Out After King Charles Reunion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a joint appearance at the One805LIVE! concert in California, marking the Duke of Sussex’s first public outing since reuniting with his father King Charles III. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping out for a cause. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the One805LIVE!…
Vaccines Are at Risk, Fired CDC Director Warns Senators
U.S. Vaccine Guidance Is in Chaos, Fired CDC Director Tells Senators Former CDC chief Susan Monarez testified that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., had demanded she rubber-stamp recommendations from his remade vaccine panel By Dan Vergano edited by Lauren J. Young Susan Monarez. At a U.S. Senate hearing on Wednesday,…
Trump says Xi Jinping has agreed to approve TikTok deal, but details unclear
Trump’s statement suggests preliminary agreement between leaders in the first direct contact between them since June Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Xi Jinping had agreed to approve a deal over TikTok. “He approved the TikTok deal,” Trump said about Xi to reporters in the Oval Office, suggesting the leaders signed off on…
How a Contentious CDC Vaccine Meeting Will Affect Public Health
Here’s What Happened at RFK, Jr.’s Overhauled Vaccine Panel Meeting Three vaccines were on the agenda for this week’s meeting of ACIP, the CDC’s key advisory panel on immunization: the combined measles, mumps, rubella and varicella vaccine, the hepatitis B vaccine and COVID vaccines By Meghan Bartels & Andrea Tamayo edited by Lauren J. Young…
China issues warning to Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia
Beijing’s comments come as leading military figures in PNG express concern over a potential defence treaty with Australia China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign a treaty that could restrict or prevent it from cooperating with another country, days after Australia failed to secure a defence pact with the Pacific nation. In a…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Game Plan: All the Details
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding will be meticulously planned and laden with symbolism, obviously. Here’s everything else to know so far about their big day. One day we’re going to look back on this time and realize all the clues were right there. But while we’re still in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s engagement era, only…
Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC
States are there to protect. But so are fathers. Abdel Aziz Majarmeh was standing next to his 13-year-old son, Islam, as he was shot dead by Israeli forces this month at the entrance to Jenin refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank. “My son fell to the ground, and then I heard the sound of…
UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US
By The Associated Press LONDON — The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza. Though the anticipated move is largely symbolic, the U.K. hopes that it could increase diplomatic pressure for an…
Dogs with Large Vocabularies Can Understand Category Words, Not Just Names
Some Dogs Can Learn Categories like Human Toddlers Do These dogs can extend words to new objects based on function the way children do in early language learning By Anirban Mukhopadhyay edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Researchers found that some dogs can learn terms for functional categories, such as ‘pull’ and ‘throw’ toys. Join Our…
Chinese executive jailed for 25 years in US for trafficking fentanyl chemicals
Qingzhou Wang of Amarvel Biotech accused by prosecutors of turning chemical company into ‘pipeline of poison’ A Chinese company executive has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for trafficking in chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl, the US justice department has said. Qingzhou Wang, 37, principal executive of Amarvel Biotech, a company based in Wuhan,…
Olivia Rodrigo’s Boyfriend Louis Partridge Details Private Romance
Olivia Rodrigo’s boyfriend Louis Partridge shared insight into why he and the Grammy winner choose to keep their romance out of the spotlight: “There’s a sanctity to being private.” Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge’s love is anything but embarrassing. Nearly three months after he and the “Traitor” singer made headlines with their joint outing at…
Why Starmer decided the time was right to recognise a Palestinian state
Successive UK governments have said recognition of a Palestinian state should be part of a peace process at a time when it can have maximum impact. In July, amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and under growing pressure from his own MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer decided that time was now. He announced…
Man arrested after drive-by shooting at ABC TV station in Sacramento
By Chandelis Duster A man has been arrested after a drive-by shooting into an ABC affiliate TV station in Sacramento, according to police. Anibal Hernandezsantana, 64 years old, was arrested early Saturday and charged with felonies that include shooting into an occupied building, assault with a deadly weapon and negligent discharge of a firearm, the…
Aftershock of July’s 8.8 Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka. Tsunami Risk Waning
Strong Earthquake Hits Kamchatka. Tsunami Risk Waning A powerful magnitude 7.8 aftershock off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula that arose from July’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake is raising concerns about possible tsunami impacts, although risk appears to be waning By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings A seismic map shows the epicenter and intensity of a major earthquake…
Taylor Swift upcoming ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ to hit movie theatres
By Ava Pukatch The showgirl is headed back to the big screen. Global music icon Taylor Swift is bringing her upcoming 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl to theaters, coinciding with the album’s Oct. 3 release date. “I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct…
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state on Sunday
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The move comes after the prime minister said in July the UK would shift its position in September unless Israel met conditions including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and committing to a long-term sustainable…
Trump says U.S. military fatally struck another alleged drug-smuggling boat
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month. Trump in a social media posting said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking…
Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line
After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. First adopted by the United Nations in 2023, the treaty was officially ratified by the required 60 countries on Friday. This historic agreement will pave the way to protect international waters — Earth’s least-governed ecosystems — which face numerous threats from overfishing, deep sea…
Reese Witherspoon Reflects on Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Reese Witherspoon reflected on gaining back her confidence and self-esteem after leaving an abusive relationship early on in her career: “I had to rewire my brain.” Reese Witherspoon has lived and she’s learned. Indeed, the Morning Show star detailed the aftermath of leaving an abusive relationship when she was “really young,” including the insecurity and…
‘Etymology Nerd’ Adam Aleksic on How Internet Culture Is Transforming the Way We Talk
The Linguistic Science behind Viral Social Media Slang Linguist Adam Aleksic explains how viral slang and algorithm-driven speech aren’t destroying language––they’re accelerating its natural evolution. By Rachel Feltman, Allison Parshall & Jeffery DelViscio This episode was made possible by the support of Yakult and produced independently by Scientific American‘s board of editors. Rachel Feltman: For…
Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports
Heathrow is among several European airports hit by a cyber-attack affecting an electronic check-in and baggage system. The airport said a number of flights were delayed on Saturday as a “technical issue” impacted software provided to several airlines. Brussels Airport said a cyber-attack on Friday night meant passengers were being checked in and boarded manually,…
Eritrean man is second to be deported to France under UK’s ‘one in, one out’ deal
Home Office says man left Heathrow for Paris early on Friday after losing high court attempt to block move An Eritrean man has been deported to France under the UK government’s “one in, one out” deal with the neighbouring country. The man – the second to be deported under the agreement – was on a…
How to Weigh a Black Hole
The UniverseFridays How Do You Weigh a Black Hole? Gauging the mass of a black hole is tricky, but astronomers have devised multiple methods to measure the heft of these galactic gluttons By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings This jagged jumble of pixels may look like a rainbow-colored thunderbolt, but it’s actually a spectrum…
Son of British couple held by Taliban ‘ecstatic’ as they return to UK
The son of an British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months has said he is “overwhelmed” by their release. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, are due to fly to the UK on Saturday after being reunited with their daughter…