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Earth Month: Helping nature help the climate
Editor’s note: April is Earth Month, when we honor humanity’s shared responsibility for nature and the climate. At Conservation International, this responsibility drives us — and in honor of Earth Month, Conservation News is highlighting stories of our impact. We hope that this inspires you to carry the spirit of Earth Month throughout the year.…
Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez Address Blue Origin Space Trip Criticism
After their return from Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission to space, Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez reacted to criticism of their all-female crew’s 11-minute trip to the edge of the cosmos. Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez want others to know that their trip to space was out of this world. After the CBS This Morning host…
Birmingham bin strike to continue as workers ‘overwhelmingly’ reject deal
A strike by bin workers in Birmingham is set to continue after the latest pay offer by the city council was “overwhelmingly” rejected. It follows a month-long stand-off between members of the Unite union and the Labour-run authority as bin bags and fly-tipped rubbish have piled high on streets. Unite said the city council’s “partial”…
Leaked UN experts report raises fresh concerns over UAE’s role in Sudan war
As crucial London peace talks set to begin, report seen by the Guardian raises questions over ‘multiple’ flights into bases in Chad Pressure is mounting on the United Arab Emirates over its presence at a crucial conference in London aimed at stopping the war in Sudan after a leaked confidential UN report raised fresh questions…
In Hawai‘i, new effort to bring invasive species to heel
Off the coast of Hawai‘i, an unwelcome guest crowds the waters, devouring creatures that cross its path. How to stop them? A new effort wants to put them on your feet. Measuring barely a foot long (30 centimeters), lemon yellow with electric-blue stripes, ta’ape doesn’t look like much of a threat, yet it travels in…
What we know about the arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence
By Joe Hernandez Authorities in Pennsylvania have arrested the man they say intentionally set fire to the governor’s residence early Sunday morning while Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family were asleep inside. Prosecutors have charged Cody Balmer, 38, with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and other crimes. He turned himself in to police later on…
Manchester Arena families in ‘disbelief’ bomber was able to attack officers
The families of five people murdered by Hashem Abedi in the Manchester Arena bombing have told the justice secretary of their “absolute disbelief” that he was allowed to attack prison officers in HMP Frankland. Despite being held in a high-security unit, Abedi, 28, attacked three prison officers on Saturday with improvised blades and hot cooking…
France considers response after Algeria expels 12 embassy staff
Move by Algiers follows arrest of Algerian consular official in Paris over alleged involvement in kidnap of influencer France is considering its response after Algeria ordered the expulsion of 12 embassy staff over the arrest of an Algerian consulate official in Paris over alleged involvement in the kidnap of a TikTok influencer. Algiers has given…
Troops arrive at the border to help with enforcement despite fewer migrant crossings
By Carlos Morales PRESIDIO, Texas — Apart from the thrum of traffic, it’s a quiet afternoon in this town of roughly 6,000 along the southwest border where the Trump administration has deployed some 10,000 active-duty soldiers – a move that’s part of the president’s campaign promise to stop irregular crossings into the United States. “I…
How Georgina Chapman Found Love Again With Adrien Brody
Once so broken she wouldn’t step out in public, Harvey Weinstein’s ex Georgina Chapman found her way back to happy (and the red carpet!) thanks to her romance with two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody. Bouncing back after a breakup can be tricky. After a bad breakup? It can feel nearly impossible. And Georgina Chapman knows…
US deports 10 more alleged gang members to El Salvador, says Rubio
Secretary of state says ‘criminals’ were taken to country thanks to alliance between Trump and Nayib Bukele The US has deported another 10 people that it alleges are gang members to El Salvador, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Sunday, a day before that country’s president is due to visit the White House. “Last…
Ecuador’s Noboa re-elected in presidential vote seen as test of his ‘war on drugs’
Noboa placed the armed forces at the centre of his rule, which initially led to a drop in crime but also a surge in reports of rights violations In an election seen as a referendum on his “war on drugs”, Ecuador’s right-wing president, Daniel Noboa, won Sunday’s presidential runoff, defeating leftist candidate Luisa González. With…
Race to keep furnaces burning at British Steel plant
Officials are working to deliver essential raw materials to British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant, the government has said, as it races to keep its blast furnaces burning. An emergency law rushed through Parliament on Saturday gave the government control of the Lincolnshire site to prevent its Chinese owner shutting it down. The government said work was…
What Katy Perry and More Stars Have Said About Going to Space
Olivia Munn isn’t fangirling over the upcoming Blue Origin launch, but here’s what Cameron Diaz, Charlize Theron and more have said about space travel and going where not very many have gone before. Count Olivia Munn among those who are not over the moon about the upcoming star-studded Blue Origin space flight. “What are you…
More than 200 civilians killed as Sudan’s RSF attacks Darfur displacement camps
Relief International medics among dead as paramilitaries step up violence against region’s displaced people Paramilitaries in Sudan have murdered more than 200 civilians in a wave of attacks in displacement camps and around the city of El Fasher, the last big city still in the hands of the Sudanese army in the Darfur region. The…
This Butterfly’s Epic Migration Is Written into Its Chemistry
This Butterfly’s Epic Migration Is Written into Its Chemistry Painted ladies travel the globe every year on massive journeys—including across the Sahara By Jesse Greenspan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Painted ladies are the ultramarathoners of the butterfly world—even more so than monarchs. Scientists have long known about their…
UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign influence rules, the Guardian has learnt. Ministers are considering including parts of the Chinese state accused of interference activities on the enhanced tier of the foreign influence registration…
U.S. Nuclear Talks With Iran Move Forward
Trump Administration In a first meeting, the United States and Iran show signs of pragmatism and limited aims, which would make success more likely. But hard-liners on both sides — and Israel — are bound to balk. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger has covered the vagaries of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program for many years.…
Reynolds refuses to say if British Steel furnaces can keep running
The business secretary has refused to confirm if the government can get the sufficient raw material supplies in time to keep the blast furnaces at British Steel running, after it took control of the Chinese-owned plant. Emergency legislation was rushed through Parliament on Saturday to prevent owners Jingye shutting down its two blast furnaces in…
Weezer’s Scott Shriner Performs at Coachella After Wife’s Arrest
Weezer’s bassist Scott Shriner performed at Coachella on April 12 just four days after wife Jillian Lauren was struck by gunfire in an “officer-involved shooting” and arrested. For Scott Shriner, the show must go on. The Weezer bassist performed at Coachella April 12 just days after the arrest of wife Jillian Lauren, who was struck by gunfire in an “officer-involved shooting” on April 8, according…
A retrial of Sarah Palin’s case against ‘New York Times’ begins Monday
David Folkenflik As another New York City institution once said, it’s deja vu all over again for The New York Times and former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin. Palin has the rare opportunity to retry her defamation case against the Times even though she lost it twice in a 24-hour period in early 2022. Jury…
Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns
Opinion Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns If the Trump administration successfully shutters FEMA, it will bankrupt small towns and force people to move By Jesse M. Keenan & Yuliya Panfil An aerial view of a neighborhood destroyed by the Camp Fire in Paradise, California on Nov. 15, 2018. The Trump administration is…
Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff
Leftwing challenger Luisa González in statistical tie with President Daniel Noboa who champions ‘iron fist’ policy Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote seen as a referendum on a “war on drugs” offensive that has led to numerous human rights violations, as the incumbent Daniel Noboa faces the leftist Luisa González in…
Chris Mason: British Steel law rushed through Parliament but it is just a stop gap
There was a moment where all they could do was wait. Government officials were holed up in a Premier Inn down the road from British Steel’s steelworks in Scunthorpe and parliament’s work to change the law to allow them to take control of the Chinese-owned company was complete. But they couldn’t move yet. All they…
Mexico to send water to Texas farmers as US treaty threat grows
Mexico’s failure to keep up 81-year-old water-sharing treaty has sparked a diplomatic spat with the US Mexico will make an immediate water delivery to Texas farmers to help make up its shortfall under a treaty that has strained US relations and prompted tariff threats by Donald Trump, said Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Friday. Mexico…
Three NASA Climate Satellites Are Dying. There’s No Plan to Replace Them
Three NASA Climate Satellites Are Dying. There’s No Plan to Replace Them Scientists are increasingly concerned about the future of Earth science under President Donald Trump as three key NASA satellites near the end of their missions with no plan for replacement By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News A scientific instrument aboard NASA’s Aqua satellite…
Manchester Arena Bomber’s Brother Is Accused of Attack on Prison Guards
Hashem Abedi allegedly stabbed the officers with homemade weapons inside a high-security prison. By Lizzie Dearden Reporting from London The brother of the terrorist who bombed an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, in 2017 was accused on Saturday of launching a violent attack inside a high-security jail where he was serving time for his…
How Cardi B Really Felt About Daughter Kulture Writing on Her Birkin
Cardi B shared why she “couldn’t even be mad” at her daughter Kulture for doodling on her designer handbag in an exclusive interview with E! News’ The Rundown at the 2025 Revolve Festival. Cardi B learned the hard way to be careful with her handbags. Weeks after sharing that her daughter Kulture doodled on her $60,000…
Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers
Three prison officers have been attacked by Hashem Abedi, one of the men responsible for the Manchester Arena bombing, with counter-terrorism police taking over the investigation. The officers sustained life-threatening injuries on Saturday including burns, scalds and stab wounds in the attack at HMP Frankland in County Durham, the Prison Officers’ Association said. Abedi threw…
Sudan Clinic Workers Killed in Zamzam Camp
Sudan’s Civil War Relief International said nine employees were killed when gunmen stormed the Zamzam camp in El Fasher, in the western Darfur region. By Declan Walsh Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya Sudanese paramilitaries killed the entire staff of the last medical clinic in a famine-stricken camp in the western region of Darfur, Sudan, as part…
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80
Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon, has died at the age of 80. The singer, known to his family and friends…
Prepping for War With Russia on the Ice and Snow
Russia-Ukraine War President Trump may be turning relations with NATO and Russia inside out, but winter war games revealed that two militaries’ cooperation was unchanged. President Trump may be turning relations with NATO and Russia inside out, but winter war games revealed that two militaries’ cooperation was unchanged. American soldiers during an Arctic military exercise…
Trump exempts smartphones and computers from new tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s administration has exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports. US Customs and Border Patrol published a notice late on Friday explaining the goods would be excluded from Trump’s 10% global tariff on most countries and the much larger Chinese import tax. The move…
Inside Eddie Murphy’s Sprawling Family Tree: Get to Know His 10 Kids
While Eddie Murphy has taken on many roles over the course of his career, the one at the center of his world is dad. Learn more about the comedy star’s 10 kids. Dare we say Eddie Murphy has lifted a little cinematic inspiration from his role in 2003’s Daddy Day Care? Because more than two…
This Robot Copies Life—By Decomposing
This Robot Copies Life—By Decomposing A new soft robotic arm and its controller break down naturally By Saugat Bolakhe edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Picture a robot. What do you see? A rugged, steel-clad machine built to transcend living beings’ organic fragility? Unfortunately, this very quality now threatens to…
Kate Spade x Target Is the Collab of Our Dreams: Get a Sneak Peek
From plates to maxi dresses, the Kate Spade x Target limited-time collab is just too good to be true. Shop the collection now. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Excuse me, am I awake or asleep? Because I…
Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’
Discontent with government handling of diplomatic crisis rises as Pete Hegseth says US troops moved to country Panamanian opposition politicians have accused the US of launching a “camouflaged invasion” of the country, amid simmering discontent over the government’s handling of the diplomatic crisis. After a three-day visit by the US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, Donald…
For Taiwan’s Small Exporters, the Uncertainty’s as Bad as the Tariffs
Global Economy The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits. By Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien Photographs by Lam Yik Fei Chris Buckley and Amy Chang Chien spent two days interviewing export firms in Taichung, Taiwan. Since President Trump announced his…
Homeland security apparently used British man’s tattoo to identify alleged gang members
‘Average man from Derbyshire’ shocked to find photo of tattoo celebrating child’s birth was used to deport migrants A British man was shocked to discover that a photo of his tattoo was included in a US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) document used to identify alleged members of a notorious Venezuelan criminal gang, Tren de…
Why is British Steel in trouble and who owns it?
The UK government is poised to take control of a major British Steel plant in Scunthorpe, which is at risk of imminent closure. MPs have been called back from their Easter break to pass an emergency law which would keep the Chinese-owned site operating. British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, employs 2,700 people, about three-quarters…
Coachella 2025: Travis Barker, MGK & More Celebrity Sightings
Coachella 2025 kicked off on April 11, with Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott slated to take the stage. See all the celebrities spotted around the music festival grounds. Feel the beat under your feet—because Coachella 2025 is officially in full swing. With Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott…
Marine Le Pen’s ‘Witch Hunt’ Talk Echoes Trump. Will It Work in France?
Trump Administration news analysis After years trying to moderate her party’s image, the far-right leader, convicted of embezzlement, now voices Trump-like outrage, at some risk. By Roger Cohen Reporting from Paris Since a Paris court barred her from standing for public office, Marine Le Pen has denounced a “witch hunt,” accused “the system” of deploying…
Gazans Face an Excruciating Choice as Israel Orders Them to Evacuate
Middle East Tensions A new declaration targeted eastern Gaza City, including several areas that had been declared evacuation zones. The United Nations said 390,000 people had been displaced in recent weeks. By Adam Rasgon and Iyad Abuheweila Adam Rasgon reported from Jerusalem and Iyad Abuheweila reported from Istanbul, Turkey The Israeli military issued new evacuation…
The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei’s $3 Coachella Must-Have
The Bachelor’s Joey Graziadei shares his festival season must-haves for Coachella and Stagecoach. Get tips to beat the heat, focus on fun, and discover skincare picks from his fiancée Kelsey Anderson. We interviewed Joey Graziadei because we think you’ll like his picks. Joey is a paid spokesperson for PATRÓN. Our writers and editors independently determine what…
PM aims to pass emergency law on Saturday to ‘take control’ of British Steel plant
Parliament will be recalled for a rare Saturday sitting to pass an emergency law aimed at saving British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant from imminent closure. Sir Keir Starmer said the legislation would allow ministers to “take control” of the Lincolnshire site and stop its Chinese owner from closing its blast furnaces. The move opens the door…
Dear Breakthrough Prize Billionaires: Fund the Science You’re Watching Trump Destroy
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Dear Breakthrough Prize Billionaires: Fund the Science You’re Watching Trump Destroy The billionaires behind Facebook and Google can do more than hand out glitzy awards for science. They should fund the research the Trump administration has canned By Megha Satyanarayana Laureates line up onstage during the 11th Breakthrough Prize Ceremony at Barker…
Coup leader favourite in presidential race as Gabon goes to the polls
Self-styled anti-corruption crusader Brice Nguema helped overthrow Bongo family dynasty in August 2023 An estimated 1 million Gabonese citizens head to the polls on Saturday to vote in the country’s first presidential election since an August 2023 coup ended the 55-year Bongo family dynasty. For Brice Nguema, the junta leader turned civilian head of state,…
Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
In response to why Beijing is not backing down to Donald Trump on tariffs, the answer is that it doesn’t have to. China’s leaders would say that they are not inclined to cave in to a bully – something its government has repeatedly labelled the Trump administration as – but it also has a capacity…
Steeling China for a Tariff Fight, Xi Faces His Biggest Test Since Covid
Trump Administration News Analysis Xi Jinping has refused to back down in China’s tariff confrontation with President Trump. But he’ll have to persuade his people that the pain is worth it. By David Pierson Reporting from Hong Kong For the two men at the forefront of a trade war that has begun to rupture ties…
Teddi Mellencamp Shares Mental Health Update Amid Cancer Battle
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Teddi Mellencamp got real about the impact that her ongoing cancer battle has had on her mental health. Teddi Mellencamp is getting real about her mental health. While sharing an update on how she’s feeling amid her increasingly fraught cancer journey, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum—who is mom…
The controversial and obscure law being used against immigrant student protestors
By Jasmine Garsd , Joel Rose Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil who was detained in early March by U.S. immigration officials, is facing possible deportation for actions the government alleges goes against American foreign interests. Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student, is a Green Card holder, married to a U.S. citizen. To justify his deportation, the…
Coachella 2025: How to Watch the Festival Livestream
Coachella 2025 officially kicks off April 11 in Indio, California. See how to watch all of the festival’s biggest acts from Green Day and Lady Gaga to Post Malone and Megan Thee Stallion. The year’s biggest musical festival is nearly here. Coachella officially kicks off tonight, April 11, in Indio, California, and this year is…
UK economy grew more than expected in February
The UK economy grew by more than expected in February, according to the latest official figures. The economy expanded by 0.5%, with the services sector having a strong month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Economists had predicted growth of just 0.1%, but the ONS said several factors contributed to the surprise rise which…
How Trump’s Auto Tariffs Are Landing in an English Car Making Town
Tariffs President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover employs 9,000 people and has suspended exports to the United States, residents are anxious. President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover…
AI Will Drive Doubling of Data Center Energy Demand by 2030
Data Centers Will Use Twice as Much Energy by 2030—Driven by AI Data centers accounted for about 1.5 percent of global electricity consumption in 2024, an amount expected to double by 2030 because of AI use By Sophia Chen & Nature magazine A photo taken on December 23, 2023, shows Tencent’s largest big data center…
Supreme court orders US to help return man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Justices uphold judge’s order and say Trump officials must ‘facilitate’ return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to United States The US supreme court upheld on Thursday a judge’s order requiring Donald Trump’s administration to facilitate the return to the United States of a Salvadoran man who the government has acknowledged was deported in error to El…
After a dramatic week, is Trump any closer to his trade goals?
Donald Trump announced a massive tariff plan last week that would have upended the global economic order as well as long-established trading relationships with America’s allies. But that plan – or at least a significant part of is – is on ice after the president suspended higher tariffs on most countries for 90 days while…
How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia
Russia-Ukraine War The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign. By Andrew Higgins and Tomas Dapkus Reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania, and Warsaw, Poland The job offer, pitched to appeal to a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee without work, promised a…
Why John Stamos’ Wife Caitlin McHugh Is “Hero” of Son Billy’s Birthday
John Stamos shared the sweet reason his wife Caitlin McHugh is the “real hero” of son Billy’s 7th birthday, explaining that she’s the one who did the “real work” when she gave birth on April 10. John Stamos has a full house of people to celebrate. The Full House alum shared a heartwarming message in…
Why Trump Just Axed a Major Climate Program
Why Trump Axed a Bedrock U.S. Climate Program The dismemberment of the U.S. Global Change Research Program was outlined in Project 2025 as a way to elevate the “benefits” of climate change when fighting regulations in court By Scott Waldman & E&E News U.S. President Donald Trump, listens to a question as he visits Chez…
US extradites Canadian citizen to India for alleged role in deadly Mumbai attacks
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, to stand trial for plotting multiday slaughter carried out by 10 Islamist gunmen A Pakistan-born Canadian citizen wanted for his alleged role in the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege has landed in New Delhi after his extradition from the United States. Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, arrived at a military airbase outside the…
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury. Inside they immediately detain two men – who we are later told are Kurdish asylum seekers. Both men are later released. It is the first of six raids that day where police seize thousands of pounds…
Search Ends for Victims in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse That Killed 221
The collapse of the roof at Jet Set, one of Santo Domingo’s most popular nightclubs, killed many prominent Dominicans, including baseball players and politicians. By Hogla Enecia Pérez and Frances Robles Hogla Enecia Pérez reported from the site of the collapse and the Santo Domingo morgue. Kelvin Espinal spent three days this week at the…
After Trump’s Pause on Tariffs, EU Delays Retaliation to Allow Talks
Tariffs The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels E.U. officials announced on Thursday that they would delay their plans for retaliatory tariffs after President Trump’s abrupt decision to hit pause on some of the…
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Just use promo code BREEZY at checkout to save up to 70% off on swim, jeans, and more. Yeah, we can’t believe it, either. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. What time is it? It’s Spring! This means the…
Faisal Islam: Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There were some heroic efforts overnight from Donald Trump and those around him to suggest the past seven days were something other than absolute chaos. By this reading, Trump’s 4D game of chess has left China in check. Certainly the Chinese economy faces a massive hit from punitive tariffs in its biggest market. But even…
Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist’s wife
By Bill Chappell Los Angeles police have booked Jillian Lauren, an author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, on suspicion of attempted murder — after an extraordinary sequence of events that included officers shooting at and wounding Lauren in the yard of her home. Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury when she was shot.…
Why Keri Hilson Regrets Beyoncé Diss Track With Ester Dean
Keri Hilson shared the reason she regrets recording the 2009 remix of her song “Turnin’ Me On,” which included a verse written by Ester Dean that many fans speculated was a Beyoncé diss. Keri Hilson didn’t intend to knock anyone down. The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer got candid about her regret over recording her 2009…
Trump’s Executive Orders on Coal Call for More Mining and Weaker Pollution Limits
Trump Orders Protect Aging, Polluting Coal Plants and Allow More Mining President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that keep aging coal generators running and undermine efforts to rein in pollution, including mercury and arsenic emissions By Peter Behr, Hannah Northey, Sean Reilly & E&E News President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday during an executive…
Tate pointed gun at woman and said to ‘do as I say’, court documents seen by BBC claim
Andrew Tate pointed a gun in a woman’s face and said “you’re going to do as I say or there’ll be hell to pay”, according to one of four UK women suing the influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist. The allegation is described in court documents, seen by the BBC, which also contain detailed accounts of rape,…
E.U. Officials Approve Retaliatory Tariffs Against the U.S.
Tariffs The tariffs were slated to take effect starting on April 15, and to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels The European Union on Wednesday approved its first retaliation measures in response to President Trump’s tariffs, a plan that was thrown into uncertainty just hours later,…
Kourtney Kardashian’s Son Rocky Steals the Show in Kardashians Finale
On the Kardashians season six finale April 10, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s son Rocky, 17 months, interrupted Kris Jenner while she was delivering a heartfelt speech to Kim Kardashian. Blink and you’ll miss this precious moment from Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s son. The couple’s 17-month-old son Rocky Barker adorably stole the show on the…
Trump Freezes Cornell Funding, Compromises U.S. Military Safety
Trump’s Cornell Funding Freeze Could Make U.S. Troops Less Safe Cornell is being slammed with stop-work orders that will seriously impact department of defense research linked to the Air Force and military safety, sources tell Scientific American By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Cornell’s Electron Storage Ring (CESR) is a particle accelerator that is…
Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries. They even derided a report on Tuesday that said the president was considering a 90-day pause – news that triggered a brief stock market surge. But now that…
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president. By Maria Abi-Habib Soon after he took up his post in El Salvador, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson forged an unusually close relationship with the country’s president. President…
Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
By Maddy Lauria Following Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump that November, Trump’s allies and supporters took to right-wing media to accuse Dominion Voting Systems of rigging the vote to help Biden. In his opinion, Judge Eric M. Davis says Dominion “presents clear and convincing evidence” that shows Newsmax broadcast segments with inaccurate information that…
US stocks make historic gains after Trump pauses some tariffs
US shares have rocketed after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend steep tariffs on goods from most countries, and instead impose a 10% import tax rate. The White House said it was backing off on higher levies for trade partners that had agreed to negotiate, although Trump said he would raise tariffs on…
AI Report Highlights Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models
Where AI Is Now: Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models A state of the AI industry report shows that 2024 was a breakthrough year for small, sleek models to rival the behemoths By Nicola Jones & Nature magazine Top AI models’ performance is improving quickly, and the competition between them is growing ever fiercer. The artificial intelligence…
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
Syria After Civil War The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison. The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group…
UK to co-host global conference with aim of resolving Sudan’s civil war
Foreign ministers will gather in London and seek to exert diplomatic pressure demanding a ceasefire The British government is bringing together foreign ministers from nearly 20 countries and organisations in an attempt to establish a group that can drive the warring factions in Sudan closer towards peace. The conference at Lancaster House in London on…
Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off
Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing concerns over the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Governments sell bonds – essentially an IOU – to raise money from financial markets for public spending and in return they pay interest. The US does not normally see high interest rates on…
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Comfy, cool, and made to go with literally everything in your closet. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If you’re stuck in sandal limbo—torn between trendy kitten heels and your beach-ready flip-flops—it might be time to give fisherman…
Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground
Russia-Ukraine War A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever. A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that…
Tributes to ex-London scientist after body found dismembered in Colombia
Tributes have been paid to a “passionate and dedicated” scientist after parts of his dismembered body were found in a suitcase in Colombia. The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo Cuello, said a £9,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of those responsible for the death of the Italian national. In…
Inside King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Epic Love Story
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to celebrate their 20th anniversary April 9 as England’s top-ranked royals. But to reach that point, the duo had to keep calm and carry on through the hate. While much has been made about the PDA his sons Prince William and Prince Harry display with their brides, King…
Surgeons Can Permanently Change Eye Color with Experimental Keratopigmentation Procedure
An Experimental Eye-Color-Changing Surgery Is Gaining Popularity—Here’s What We Know about It By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Lauren J. Young Some people who have always wanted a different eye color, like this vibrant green shade above, are considering a new surgery called cosmetic keratopigmentation to permanently change them. Carol Miranda paid a surgeon in…
Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump
The Global Profile For over 40 years, Capt. Efraín Hallax, 73, has been steering vessels through the canal, and he has seen it all, from a dictator’s fall to the rise of U.S. interest in retaking the waterway. Capt. Efrain Hallax was part of the first batch of Panamanians hired in 1983 to start replacing…
Suicide site exposed by BBC first to be investigated under new Ofcom powers
A pro-suicide forum is under investigation by the UK’s online regulator – its first using new powers under the Online Safety Act. The forum, which Ofcom has not named, is understood to be a site BBC News has been investigating for the last three years, linking it to at least 50 deaths in the UK.…
As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next
US President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has been in place for more than 50 years. His latest round of sweeping tariffs, which came into force shortly after midnight on Wednesday, hits goods from some of America’s biggest trading partners including China and the European Union with dramatic hikes in…
Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
Adrian Florido JENA, La. – A Louisiana immigration judge on Tuesday gave the Trump administration a little more than 24 hours to turn over evidence it says it has against Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student it is trying to deport over his pro-Palestinian activism. Judge Jamee Comans said she will then rule…
NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites
NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites Agency officials said Monday that NOAA would continue to maintain the Joint Polar Satellite System, crucial weather satellites, after a previous memo suggested maintenance would be deferred By Scott Waldman & E&E News Artist’s rendering of NOAA’s JPSS-2. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE…
With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints on Gaza Than Ever
Middle East Tensions news analysis On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition. By Michael D. Shear and Aaron Boxerman Michael Shear and Aaron Boxerman reported from London There was a time, not long ago, when Israel’s resumption…
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Discover must-have jewelry fit for a mermaid. Shop pearls, seashell-shaped charms, and so much more! The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Seashell, pearl, and ocean-inspired pieces are huge right now. Whether you’re hooked on fisherman core and finding ways to incorporate fun, embroidered…
Europe Prepares to Counter Trump’s Tariff Moves. Will Retaliation Work?
Tariffs Europe wants to negotiate, but it is also trying to project strength. As Trump warns nations against retaliation, that strategy could be perilous. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels The European Union is responding to President Trump’s sweeping trade war with a handshake and a punch: It is promising the administration potential wins while…
Singer Robbie Williams Shares Scurvy Diagnosis
Singer Robbie Williams shared that earlier in the year, his mental health struggles and changes in diet as well as an appetite suppression led to being diagnosed with scurvy. Robbie Williams is detailing a recent health scare. The British singer shared that while facing mental health struggles earlier this year, his altered diet ultimately led…
What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
A full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese goods imports from Wednesday 9 April. China has said it will “fight to the end” rather than capitulate to what it sees as US coercion, and has already raised…
China is not backing down from Trump’s tariff war. What next?
The trade war between the world’s two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down – Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax – a sharp escalation between the…
Trump defends new tariffs. And, Supreme Court backs Trump in deportation case
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. President Trump yesterday called for Americans to be “strong, courageous and patient” as his new, steep tariffs against countries around the world play out. Today, market shares in Europe…
Free People Secretly Added Jumpsuits, Matching Sets & More to Sale
Spring is here, so check out these effortlessly cool Free People styles and cult-favorite denim, all under $50. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. My favorite thing in this world is a sale. The thrill, the rush, the hunt,…