Here’s What’s in ‘Stargate,’ the $500-Billion Trump-Endorsed Plan to Power U.S. AI Tech giants are backing a massive effort, announced by President Trump and dubbed the Stargate Project, to add data centers across the U.S. By Christa Marshall & E&E News A power substation near a the LC1 CloudHQ data center in Ashburn, Virginia, US, […]
After Justin Bieber raised eyebrows for unfollowing wife Hailey Bieber—with whom he shares 5-month-old son Jack Blues—on Instagram, the singer explained what really happened. Justin Bieber is gonna tell you one time—he was hacked. After the “Baby” singer unfollowed wife Hailey Bieber—with whom he shares 5-month-old son Jack Blues—and subsequently stirred drama online for the […]
President-elect Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance came to prominence as the author of the memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Here’s a guide to his roots and the family he built with wife Usha Vance. If you knew anything about JD Vance before Donald Trump picked him to be his running mate in the 2024 presidential election, […]
Timothée Chalamet stepped out with a small accessory that has made several fans joke about whether it actually belongs to his girlfriend Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi Webster. Did Timothée Chalamet raise Stormi Webster‘s closet? Some fans are joking about the idea after seeing the actor, who is dating the 6-year-old’s mom Kylie Jenner, carrying around a […]
South Korea Turmoil South Korea Turmoil South Korea Turmoil President Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor, used to put people in jail. Now, after his formal arrest, he himself is in a cell, alone. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul As president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol lived in a luxurious hilltop mansion, threw parties and had […]
Jenna McLaughlin President Trump fulfilled a campaign promise to Libertarian supporters on his second day back in office by pardoning the former creator and owner of an underground e-commerce website known for drug trafficking. Ross Ulbricht, also known as “Dread Pirate Roberts,” operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road between 2011 and 2013,…
The scale of Australia’s trade with blacklisted companies, revealed in Guardian investigation, prompts anger across the Uyghur community Australia’s new anti-slavery commissioner has called on the government to urgently address the “inadequacy” of its forced labour laws after revelations that it had allowed thousands of imports from Chinese companies blacklisted for their alleged links to…
By Lexie Schapitl , Franco Ordoñez President-elect Trump is expected to sign a flurry of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations on Monday after he is sworn in, reversing many of his predecessors’ policies and reinstating actions from his first term in office. The actions are expected to address a range of issues, including campaign priorities…
By The Associated Press BOSTON — Tens of millions of residents along the East Coast are bracing for several inches of snow Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures that will take hold in much of the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine. Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service…
Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the view from the Oval Office will look very different to the one he encountered in 2017. A pandemic, the war…
Jaclyn Diaz Federal health officials have authorized the marketing and sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, marking the first time the Food and Drug Administration authorized these popular products that go between a user’s gum and upper lip. After “an extensive scientific review,” the FDA said, the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer…
This video can not be played Slot admits Alexander-Arnold ‘not at best’ against ‘outstanding’ Fernandes The power of the Anfield crowd is well documented in football – on so many occasions over the years, Liverpool have been roared to famous victories by their supporters. During Sunday’s 2-2 draw with arch-rivals Manchester United, though, a subdued…
Exactly 10 years after the jihadist gun-attack that killed most of its editorial staff, France’s Charlie Hebdo has put out a special issue to show its cause is still kicking. Things changed for France on 7 January 2015, marking in bloodshed the end of all wilful naivety about the threat of militant Islamism. Brothers Said…
Ali Wong’s look for the 2025 Golden Globes called for a creative solution to provide its finishing touches ahead of her big win for Ali Wong: Single Lady. Ali Wong and her team had to come up with a creative solution to complete her 2025 Golden Globes look. The comedian made a fashion statement at the…
Sister Simona Brambilla was appointed as the prefect of a Vatican office that oversees religious orders, but she may not be alone at the top. By Elisabetta Povoledo Pope Francis on Monday appointed Sister Simona Brambilla to head the Vatican office that oversees religious orders for both men and women — including more than a…
By Bill Chappell Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans to resign on Monday after loud calls from within his own party to step down. Ending weeks of speculation, Trudeau said he will no longer lead his Liberal Party but will remain in office until a successor is selected. “I intend to resign as party…
Ahmed al-Doush has been held for more than four months without charge and has been given no reason for his arrest The family of a British national held in a Saudi jail without charge for more than four months have spoken about his alleged maltreatment, including the refusal of the UK Foreign Office for two…
After Zendaya sparked Tom Holland engagement speculation at the 2025 Golden Globes, the Spider-Man costars are reportedly set to tie the knot. Zendaya and Tom Holland‘s romance has reached new heights: They’re engaged. Nearly four years after the pair—who played fated love interests in the most recent Spider-Man installments—went public with their off-screen romance, they’re soaring…
Treasury Minister Tulip Siddiq has referred herself to the PM’s standards adviser after controversy over her links to her aunt’s political movement in Bangladesh. It comes after the minister was named last month in an investigation into claims her family embezzled infrastructure funding in the country. Siddiq had faced growing calls for an investigation after…
By Chandelis Duster , Ayana Archie There have been hundreds of calls for help on the highways and thousands of stranded cars from Kansas to Virginia since Saturday, including a car pileup in Illinois. In Kansas, where blizzard warnings had been issued across the state over the weekend, at least three people have died in…
Fifty-three-year-old has been under pressure to quit for some time amid economic malaise and political scandal After nearly a decade in power, Justin Trudeau has said he intends to step down as prime minister. The 53-year-old politician, who rose to become prime minister in November 2015 on the promise of hope and revitalisation, has been…
By Dhanika Pineda Actress Demi Moore took home the Golden Globe for best performance by a female actor in a musical or comedy on Sunday night. The win was Moore’s first-ever acting award in her storied career. Moore, 62, won the Globe for her starring role in The Substance. In her acceptance speech, she said…
A former HMP Wandsworth prison officer who was filmed having sex with an inmate has been jailed for 15 months. Linda De Sousa Abreu was identified by senior prison staff after the clip was shared online and quickly went viral. The governor of Wandsworth Prison said Abreu’s actions had taken “less than a day” to…
The leader of the anti-immigration, pro-Russia Freedom Party has been given the chance to try to form a government after months of coalition talks among mainstream parties collapsed. By Christopher F. Schuetze Reporting from Berlin The president of Austria on Monday gave Herbert Kickl, the outspoken leader of the Alpine country’s far-right Freedom Party, the…
Trudeau says he will bring end to his nearly 10-year spell in power once his Liberal party has found a new leader Justin Trudeau has said he will step down as Canada’s prime minister after his party has finds a new leader, a decision that in effect brings an end to nearly a decade in…
Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly engaged after the Euphoria actress debuted a diamond ring at the 2025 Golden Globes. Look back at their relationship timeline. With great romance, comes great love stories. Just ask Spider-Man costars Zendaya and Tom Holland, who are reportedly engaged, with TMZ citing multiple sources close to the couple confirming…
Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment. Venomous snakes bite millions of people each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to…
Scott Horsley U.S. Steel and its would-be Japanese suitor Nippon Steel have gone to court to defend their $15 billion merger, after President Biden on Friday moved to block the deal, citing national security concerns. In a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court in Washington, the companies accuse the president of violating their due process…
Canada’s outgoing PM leaves behind a mixed legacy dotted with progressive wins but was accused of failing to deliver on key issues He swept into parliament at the helm of surprise majority, promising change, hope and “sunny ways” as he charmed Canadians and much of the world with a brand that sought to embrace feminism,…
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Selena Simmons-Duffin How many transgender teens in the U.S. are receiving medical care related to gender transitions? According to a peer-reviewed research letter published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, the answer is very, very few. It’s a key data point as Republican lawmakers in Congress and around the country continue to focus on transgender youth in…
A new study assesses the effects of sugar-laden beverages on global health, with higher rates of consumption found in Latin America and parts of Africa. By Andrew Jacobs Across the world, the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is responsible for about 340,000 deaths each year from Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to a study…
Shogun swept the 2025 Golden Globes in the TV categories, with it being named Best Television Series—Drama and its stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai and Tadanobu Asano winning awards for their acting. Shogun continues to dominate award show season. Just months after it swept the 2024 Emmys with its history-making 18 wins, the FX series…
Scottish Labour leader sets out plan to revive party’s flagging fortunes before Holyrood elections Anas Sarwar has accused the Scottish government of “weakening every institution in Scotland” as he set out plans to revive Labour’s flagging fortunes before the Holyrood elections. The Scottish Labour leader said he would spend much of 2025 reminding the Scottish…
RuPaul has said his heart is “broken” after the death of James Lee Williams, better known as drag queen The Vivienne. “I join the entire Drag Race universe in mourning the loss of The Vivienne, an incredibly talented queen and a lovely human being,” he wrote on Instagram. The Vivienne, who was 32 and won…
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal. By Mark Landler Reporting from London Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Monday fired back at Elon Musk after days of inflammatory social media posts by Mr. Musk, the billionaire owner of X,…
Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning turned the 2025 Golden Globes into an epic sister night out, letting the fun continue at the show’s after parties. Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning’s evening will go down as one of the greats. After the 2025 Golden Globe awards were handed out Jan. 5 and host Nikki Glaser finished…
Minister asks standards adviser to investigate after allegations she lived in homes tied to Hasina government A senior Treasury minister has referred herself to the ministerial standards watchdog after days of allegations that she has lived in multiple properties tied to the ousted Bangladeshi government. Tulip Siddiq, the City and anti-corruption minister, has asked Laurie…
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s honours at Liverpool include the Champions League and Premier League Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk does not believe team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold’s poor performance against Manchester United was because the right-back was impacted by talk about his future. Alexander-Arnold gave the ball away prior to United taking the lead at Anfield on Sunday, and…
Gunmen stormed satirical paper’s Paris offices, killing 11 people, over cartoons of the prophet Muhammad Ten years on from the Islamist terrorist attack on the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo, France will ask: “Are we all still Charlie?” The #JeSuisCharlie hashtag spread around the world in January 2015 after brothers Chérif and Saïd Kouachi stormed the…
The former French president has faced several legal cases since leaving office, but accusations that he received money for his 2007 election from Libyan authorities have been particularly damaging. By Aurelien Breeden Reporting from Paris Former President Nicolas Sarkozy of France on Monday went on trial in Paris over accusations that his 2007 campaign received…
The 2025 Golden Globes proved to be the perfect opportunity for family bonding, with stars from Nikki Glaser to Angelina Jolie bringing along relatives as their plus ones. At the 2025 Golden Globes, stars were keeping it in the family. And Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser set the tone for the Jan. 5 ceremony by…
After winning big at the 2025 Golden Globes, stars—including Zoe Saldaña, Anna Sawai and more—celebrated their night at the show’s most glorious after-parties. For some celebs, the party didn’t stop at the 2025 Golden Globes. In fact, a few of the night’s winners from the annual ceremony—which took place Jan. 5 at the Beverly Hilton…
Austrian president asks anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom FPÖ to begin negotiations with conservative ÖVP Austria’s president has tasked the anti-migration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party (FPÖ) with holding talks to form a ruling coalition, potentially paving the way for the far right to lead the government for the first time since the second world war. After meeting the…
Middle East Crisis Israel says Hamas has not provided any information about the status of those 34 hostages, dampening any notion that the endorsement is a step toward a deal to stop the war. By Isabel Kershner and Abu Bakr Bashir Reporting from Jerusalem and London As Israeli and Hamas officials continued indirect talks on…
A woman has died from injuries sustained after a man drove a car into a German Christmas market last month, bringing the total death toll from the attack to six. The 52-year-old died in hospital two weeks after the car ploughed into the packed market in Magdeburg, prosecutors said. At least 299 people were injured…
Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to more prominently feature Greenland and the Faroe Islands – in what has also been seen as a rebuke…
Opinion The Real Reason People Don’t Trust in Science Has Nothing to Do with Scientists Propaganda works, is the real upshot of a survey showing lingering post-pandemic distrust of science By Dan Vergano edited by Jeanna Bryner Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks as U.S. President Donald…
Novak Djokovic is hoping to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title in Melbourne this month Novak Djokovic says he still experiences “trauma” when he visits Melbourne, three years after he was deported because of Australia’s Covid-19 regulations. Djokovic, who was not vaccinated against the virus, had his visa cancelled by the Australian government on…
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Russia-Ukraine War Ukraine has largely been driven out of Kurakhove, a battered but strategic town in the Donbas, Russia said. Kyiv’s forces were pressing a renewed offensive in southern Russia. By Marc Santora Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Five months after storming across the border into the Kursk region of southern Russia, Ukrainian forces were making…
Beth Rigby, the Sky News political editor, also asks about Elon Musk, and about his attacks on Jess Phillips, the safeguarding minister. Starmer says that he thinks most people are more interested in the NHS “than what’s happening on Twitter”. But he says he does want to address in detail this issue. Let me start…
Selena Gomez—who was nominated for two awards at the 2025 Golden Globes—turned the Jan. 5 ceremony into a dazzling date night with fiancé Benny Blanco. Selena Gomez couldn’t keep her hands to herself at the 2025 Golden Globes. The Only Murders in the Building actress turned the 82nd annual award show Jan. 5—hosted by comedian…
But what’s remarkable from this new year waiting list announcement is just how few levers ministers seem to have to pull. Much of this plan is about building on work that is already under way in England – and there are reasons why these policies have only had limited impact so far. More surgical and…
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. Today is Jan. 6, the day Congress is scheduled to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the Electoral College. The atmosphere is expected to be very different from four…
Serious storms, including Darragh and Bert, caused extensive damage in various parts of the UK, and were followed by wintry and wet weather causing flooding in January. As homeowners and businesses assess the damage, they will find insurance cover and compensation can vary significantly depending on the level of impact and the small print in…
YouTuber Sophia Grace, who rose to fame on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, recently welcomed her second baby, joining her first child, River. Sophia Grace Brownlee is trading pop covers for pacifiers. The YouTuber—who rose to fame rapping Nicki Minaj‘s “Super Bass” alongside her cousin Rosie McClelland on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2011—welcomed her second…
Royal College of Nursing says Labour has a duty to fix health ‘double whammy’ by raising aid and funding for UK nursing The UK cut health aid to some of the world’s vulnerable countries at the same time as recruiting thousands of their nurses, in a “double whammy” for fragile health systems, new analysis has…
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet turned the Golden Globes into an epic date night which included bonding with his A Complete Unknown costars Elle Fanning and Monica Barbaro. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have made their feelings for each other known. In fact, when the couple once again attended the Golden Globes together, they couldn’t help…
Heather Genusa, engaged to Brandon Taylor, calls decision not to place barriers on Bourbon Street ‘a horrible disgrace’ A woman who saw her fiance get run over and killed alongside 13 other victims of the Bourbon Street truck attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans says city officials “need to pay” the consequences after…
The first patient in the UK with advanced bowel cancer to receive a liver transplant after the disease spread to it has said she had been given “a second chance at life”. Bianca Perea, a 32-year-old trainee lawyer from Wigan in Greater Manchester, had the pioneering operation in the summer of 2024. Her liver transplant…
PM also criticises politicians ‘jumping on the bandwagon’ amid row over action on child sexual exploitation Keir Starmer has said the online debate about child sexual exploitation is based on lies, with politicians “jumping on the bandwagon simply to get attention” as he hit back at Elon Musk. Responding to questions about social media posts…
After losing at the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5 to Shogun’s Anna Sawai, Kathy Bates had a hilarious reaction. Kathy Bates’ reaction to her 2025 Golden Globes loss was filled with anything but misery. After Shogun‘s Anna Sawai took home the award in the Best Actress in a Television Series—Drama category during the Jan.…
The prime minister has attacked politicians and activists “spreading lies and misinformation” over grooming gangs. It comes after multi-billionaire Elon Musk accused Sir Keir Starmer of being “complicit in the rape of Britain” during his tenure as director of public prosecutions (DPP) for failing to tackle grooming gangs. Senior Conservatives and Reform UK MPs have…
The appointment of Robert W. McElroy is a signal of the pope’s priorities, two weeks before Donald J. Trump’s term begins. By Elizabeth Dias Pope Francis on Monday named Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, bishop of San Diego, to be the next Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, moving one of his most vocal allies on immigration…
Selena Simmons-Duffin In 2021, the country had one state with a ban on gender-affirming care for youth on the books — Arkansas. In March of the same year, Dr. Rachel Levine won confirmation by the Senate to lead the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps as the assistant secretary for health. She holds the rank…
At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Kieran Culkin shared a special thank you to his ex Emma Stone—who produced his film A Real Pain—while accepting the win for Best Supporting Actor. Kieran Culkin has no bad blood with his ex. The Succession star took home the award for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture,…
Under-fire leader of Liberal party expected to signal intention to step aside after nearly a decade in office Justin Trudeau could announce his resignation as early as Monday, two leading Canadian newspapers have reported, after a snowballing leadership crisis that has caused the prime minister to lose support within his party. The Globe and Mail…
US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of America’s coastline, weeks before Donald Trump takes office. The ban covers the entire Atlantic coast and eastern Gulf of Mexico, as well as the Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington and a section of the Bering…
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