JWST Sees Hints of an Atmosphere on a Potentially Habitable Exoplanet
Hints of Atmosphere on Earth-Sized Exoplanet Raise Hopes for Life A monumental sign of an atmosphere on TRAPPIST-1e could be the precursor to finally finding a living world around another star By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings This artist’s concept shows the volatile red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1 and its four most closely orbiting planets, […]
How to See Faster-Than-Light Motion
The UniverseFridays How to See Faster-Than-Light Motion Superluminal velocities are common but illusory By Phil Plait edited by Clara Moskowitz The light echo around the star V838 Monocerotis as seen by the Hubble Space Telescope in November 2005. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait When I […]
How Many Planets Orbit Our Nearest Neighboring Star?
New Instrument Checks on Proxima Centauri’s Planets Fresh results from near-infrared instruments foretell a bright future for finding life elsewhere in the Milky Way By Ivan Farkas edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the Proxima Centauri system, with the planets Proxima b and Proxima d—the latter confirmed by the NIRPS planet-hunting instrument. Some […]
Starship’s 10th flight breaks streak of bad luck
Nell Greenfieldboyce SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket racked up some much-needed successes on its 10th test flight, hitting key test objectives and breaking a streak of failures that bedeviled the spaceship this year. The silver and black two-stage rocket, which stands about 400 feet tall, blasted off from the SpaceX facility in south Texas near Boca […]
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Spacecraft After String of Mishaps
SpaceX Successfully Launches Starship Spacecraft after String of Mishaps Overcoming three recent failed tries, Elon Musk’s rocket company successfully flew its reusable jumbo booster and upper-stage Starship spacecraft By Dan Vergano edited by Clara Moskowitz An earlier SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy booster are moved to the launch pad at Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas. […]
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a ‘witch-hunt’ against Bolsonaro
Latest threats heighten fears that the president’s erratic trade strategy risks exacerbating inflation across the US Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that his administration will hit Brazil with a 50% tariff on products sent to the US, tying the move to what he called the “witch-hunt” trial against its former president, Jair Bolsonaro. Posting letters…
Caster Semenya calls for athletes’ rights to be put first as court rules in her favour
ECHR rules South African runner did not have fair trial on need to lower testosterone levels to compete in women’s sport The South African runner Caster Semenya has called for athletes’ rights to be better protected after Europe’s top human rights court ruled that she had not been given a fair trial when she contested…
UK to return some migrants to France within weeks, Starmer says
The UK will begin returning migrants arriving in small boats to France within weeks under a new pilot scheme, Sir Keir Starmer has said. Under the “one in, one out” deal, some arrivals would be returned to France and in exchange the UK would accept an equivalent number of asylum seekers, subject to security checks.…
Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at a Thailand zoo
By The Associated Press CHONBURI, Thailand — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo was overrun with Moo Deng fans on the first of four days…
Moo Deng Celebrates Her First Birthday: Inside the 4-Day Bash
Moo Deng, Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo from that inspired a Saturday Night Live character and thousands of memes, has begun her four-day birthday celebration at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Moo Deng has marked a major milestone. The world-famous pygmy hippo, who became a beloved internet fixture last year and even inspired a Bowen Yang impersonation…
5 things you didn’t know about sea-level rise
It’s indisputable: Around the world, seas are rising at a faster rate than at any time in recorded history. On average, sea levels are up to 9 inches higher than they were in the late 1800s — and climate change is to blame. But there’s more to this story than you might realize. Here are…
Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers to Reduce Airline Accidents?
Can AI Replace Air Traffic Controllers? Tests in London and Singapore could reveal whether AI can improve the safety of air travel By Adrienne Bernhard edited by Mark Fischetti Airbus A340 at Heathrow airport. On January 29 a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines passenger jet near Ronald Reagan Washington…
Woman and three teens arrested over M&S and Co-op cyber-attacks
Four people have been arrested by police investigating the cyber-attacks that have caused havoc at M&S and the Co-op. The National Crime Agency (NCA) says a 20-year-old woman was arrested in Staffordshire, and three males – aged between 17 and 19 – were detained in London and the West Midlands. They were apprehended on suspicion…
Lobbyists linked to Donald Trump paid millions by world’s poorest countries
Somalia, DR Congo and Yemen among states forced to sign deals and barter their minerals for aid or military support Some of the world’s poorest countries have started paying millions to lobbyists linked to Donald Trump to try to offset US cuts to foreign aid, an investigation reveals. Somalia, Haiti and Yemen are among 11…
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A luxury Prime Day deal this rare never happens. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Hellooo, deal hunters! We’ve officially made it to Day Three of Amazon Prime Day 2025—and the Le Creuset deals are seriously heating up.…
Why a new opioid alternative is out of reach for some pain patients
By Sydney Lupkin Jerry Abrams, a 64-year-old marketing strategist in Minneapolis, used to run marathons. But two decades of degenerative spine disease have left him unable to run — and he’s grieving. For Abrams, losing running felt like “the loss of a loved one – that friend who’s been with you every day you needed…
Japan’s New Undersea Earthquake Detection System Will Improve Tsunami Prediction
Japan Wires the Ocean with an Earthquake-Sensing ‘Nervous System’ Japan’s new earthquake-detection network lengthens warning times, and researchers in Wales have harnessed nuclear blast detectors to gauge tsunami risks. But the U.S. lags in monitoring the massive Cascadia megathrust fault By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Aerial view of the devastated along the…
High-risk HIV groups facing record levels of criminalisation as countries bring in draconian laws
Curbs on LGBTQ+ rights and a halt to US funding may reverse decades of progress in fight to end Aids epidemic, warns UNAids People at higher risk of HIV, such as gay men and people who inject drugs, are facing record levels of criminalisation worldwide, according to UNAids. For the first time since the joint…
Kerr County struggled to fund flood warnings. Under Trump, it’s getting even harder
Lauren Sommer Years before the flooding took more than 90 lives in Kerr County, Texas, local officials knew residents faced threats from rapidly rising water. They started planning a flood warning system, one that could alert residents when a flash flood was imminent. Still, like many other communities around the country, Kerr County struggled to…
Chris Mason: Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers don’t fall
Senior government figures believe they are on the cusp of achieving a breakthrough with Emmanuel Macron on a deal that would see France take back at least some of those who have crossed the English Channel on small boats. In return, the UK would take asylum claimants from France who wish to come to the…
Bachelor’s Bekah Martinez Defends Not Shaving for 7 Years
Bekah Martinez, who appeared on season 22 of The Bachelor, spoke out against online criticism she received after posting a picture with her leg hair on display. Bekah Martinez doesn’t need the public’s rose. The former Bachelor contestant, who competed on season 22 of the show back in 2018, has been known to speak up for…
‘One too many’: rapper’s arrest sparks protests against Togo’s ruling dynasty
At least 10 people killed and 100 young people arrested since protests began in west African country in June On the night last month that he and 34 other young people were arrested in the Togolese capital, Lomé, for coordinating an anti-government demonstration, Bertin Bandiangou said gendarmes beat him with ropes and slapped him. The…
Ex-Tory chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK
Former Conservative MP and party chairman Sir Jake Berry has announced he is defecting to Reform UK. Writing in the Sun, Sir Jake said: “Old Westminster politics has failed. But there’s a better way.” He said he was backing Reform UK “because I’ve always believed that change comes with challenging the old order. In shaking…
Kim Zolciak Reveals Every Plastic Surgery She’s Had Done
Kim Zolciak is getting real about her plastic surgery journey. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum’s quest for bodily perfection continued during the premiere of E!’s new series Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind. “I’m here because I’m going through a divorce and I’ve had some weight loss and I am a small-framed person,” the Brovolebrity—who…
New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
Laura Sullivan More cabins and buildings at Camp Mystic — the tragic site of more than two dozen deaths in the Texas flood — were at risk of flooding than what the federal government had previously reported, according to new analysis from NPR, PBS’s FRONTLINE and data scientists. Loading… Maps by First Street, a climate…
‘Science Fair’ of Lost Research Protests Trump Cuts
‘Science Fair’ of Lost Research Protests Trump Cuts A protest at a congressional office building highlighted future research findings that vast cuts to science will erase By Jenna Ahart & Nature magazine Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. | A few dozen scientists protested the cancelling of their research grants by the US government at a ‘science…
Former White House doctor declines to testify in GOP probe of Biden’s mental acuity
Elena Moore Former President Joe Biden’s longtime physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, has said he will not testify as part of a Republican-led congressional investigation into Biden’s health while in office. O’Connor declined to answer questions during a deposition scheduled for Wednesday in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Government, asserting physician-patient privilege as…
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Six crew members have been rescued and at least three others killed after a cargo ship was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis and sank in the Red Sea, a European naval mission says. The Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C was carrying 25 crew when it sustained significant damage and lost all propulsion after being hit by rocket-propelled…
Texas Floods Were a Known Risk, but Little Has Been Done for Protection
Texas Did Little to Brace for Floods despite Knowing Risks Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them By Mike Lee, Thomas Frank, Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Gov. Greg Abbott arrives at a news conference on July 08, 2025 in Hunt,…
Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
Trump inquired where Liberian president Joseph Boakai got his language skills during meeting with African leaders Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making…
Andy Samberg Makes Rare Comment About Wife Joanna Newsom
Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg shared a peek into his romance with musician Joanna Newsom, with whom he tied the knot in 2013 and shares two kids. Andy Samberg is never on a lonely island with Joanna Newsom by his side. The Saturday Night Live alum, who tied the knot with the musician in…
Tracking Coral Reef Health with Bioacoustics
Hear the Sounds of a Sick Coral Reef The underwater world relies on sound signals—so what happens when a noisy reef falls silent? By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Jeffery DelViscio Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. In case you missed it we’re spending this week revisiting some of our favorite…
Joanna Gaines Talks Sending Oldest Daughter Ella Off to College
Fixer Upper‘s Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines unpacked their conflicting emotions of sending daughter Ella Gaines, 18, off to college this year. Joanna Gaines is fixing up her emotions as she prepares for another one of her kids to head off to college. The Fixer Upper star—who shares Drake, 20, Ella, 18, Duke, 17, Emmie, 15, and Crew, 7, with husband Chip…
After Iran’s war with Israel, questions return about Khamenei’s potential successors
Jackie Northam In the aftermath of the 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran, questions have arisen about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is 86 years old and was a potential Israeli target during the conflict, leading to speculation about who might succeed him. There has only been one previous time when…
Seven-year-old Southport survivor fought to save others, mum tells inquiry
A seven-year-old Southport survivor “fought like hell” to save herself and others as the attack took place, her mother has told a public inquiry. The Southport Inquiry heard statements from the families of four girls who survived despite being severely injured during the attacks on 29 July 2024. The mother of one of those girls,…
South Sudan says eight deportees from the US are under government care
Deportees include two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos and Mexico War-torn South Sudan has said it is holding a group of eight men controversially deported from the United States. Only one of them is from South Sudan. The rest comprise two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and…
Baseline knowledge: Where tennis comes from and how the game has changed
By Rachel Treisman If you feel like everyone is talking about tennis, you’re definitely not alone. The sport has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, when millions flocked to their local courts for some socially distanced activity. And for many, it wasn’t just a phase: According to the latest research shared by the United…
Gregg Wallace warned by top barrister not to ‘say women made it up’
Gregg Wallace has been warned by one of the country’s most senior barristers not to say the women coming forward with claims against him are making things up. The comments from Baroness Helena Kennedy, who chairs a watchdog aimed at improving standards of behaviour in the creative industries, come after 50 more people contacted BBC…
Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiry
RCMP arrested and charged four people who were trying to form an ‘anti-government militia’ and capture land Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in the province of Quebec. The scope of material…
Flood Forecasts in Texas and Beyond Could Worsen with Trump NWS Cuts
Flood Forecasts Could Worsen as Trump’s NWS Cuts Take Hold Forecasts and warnings largely worked during the recent flooding catastrophe in Texas. Those systems are expected to degrade as President Donald Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service, satellites and other key services take hold By Scott Waldman, Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Search and…
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Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye. In the audio, which was leaked online in March, Hasina says she authorised her security forces to “use lethal weapons” against protesters and that…
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Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator of an infant’s…
In Kerrville, community rushes in to help after flooding
By Juana Summers , Erika Ryan , Megan Lim , Tyler Bartlam , Courtney Dorning In Kerr County, Texas, people say they’re eager to help their neighbors who have lost everything due to flooding. The community has found a gathering place in a local church. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: When you talk to people here in…
Firefighters from Mexico aid Texas flood search and rescue: ‘There are no borders’
Team of firefighters and first responders volunteer along Guadalupe River after mass flooding in show of solidarity A contingent of firefighters and first responders from Mexico arrived in Texas over the weekend to aid in search and rescue efforts following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River in a show of solidarity with their northern…
King and Macron toast ‘ever closer’ UK-France ties at state banquet
The King said relations between the UK and France are growing “ever closer” as he hosted Emmanuel Macron at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle. The French president spoke of his confidence in ties between the countries as the pair dined alongside members of the Royal Family and some 160 guests, including Sir Mick…
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
By Nina Totenberg , Anuli Ononye The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that had blocked President Trump’s executive order requiring government agencies to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The order was unsigned. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed to the court by President Biden, dissented. Justice Sonia…
WWE Stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch’s Los Angeles Home Burglarized
The Los Angeles home of WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch was reportedly burglarized July 8, just hours after the real-life couple appeared at a Monday Night Raw event. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are wrestling with a scary situation. The WWE Raw superstars’ home in Playa del Rey, Calif., was burglarized in the…
Haiti’s renowned Hotel Oloffson is burned down by gangs
Gothic gingerbread building in Port-au-Prince hosted illustrious parties and guests including Mick Jagger Haiti’s once-illustrious Hotel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread building that inspired books, hosted parties and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, has been burned down by gangs. Hundreds of Haitians and foreigners mourned as the news spread across social media,…
Gregg Wallace sacked from MasterChef as 50 more people make claims
Gregg Wallace has been sacked as MasterChef presenter as a result of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, BBC News understands. It comes as 50 more people have approached the BBC with fresh claims about the TV presenter – including allegations he groped one MasterChef worker and pulled his trousers down in front of another. Wallace…
Cutting-Edge Physics and Chemistry Now Unfold One Attosecond at a Time
Cutting-Edge Physics and Chemistry Unfold One Quintillionth of a Second at a Time An attosecond—or 0.000000000000000001 second—is no time at all for a person. That is not so for electrons, atoms and molecules, and laser-wielding scientists are revealing the action By Ivan Amato & Knowable Magazine Just about anybody who played hide-and-seek as a kid…
Justin Bieber Brings 10-Month-Old Baby Jack Along for Studio Session
Justin Bieber proved that his and Hailey Bieber’s son Jack Blues Bieber may be following in his footsteps with a father-son outing at a recording studio. Justin Bieber’s upcoming project may have a special feature. After The “Yummy” singer and wife Hailey Bieber’s 10-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber recently accompanied his dad to session in the studio. …
With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes
By Betsy Joles ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — High in the Himalayas, the Indus River flows over the Tibetan Plateau before branching into a web of tributaries that stretch through India and Pakistan and converge to empty into the Arabian Sea. For more than six decades, this river network has been divided between the two countries according…
Man kidnapped by Argentina’s military regime as baby is reunited with relatives
Forty-nine-year-old is 140th child found by Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who search for people ‘disappeared’ under 1976-83 dictatorship A man taken from his mother as a newborn by Argentina’s military has been reunited with his relatives after almost 50 years. The man, 49, whose identity was not disclosed for privacy reasons, was identified…
Addiction Risk Shows up in Children’s Brain Scans before Drug Use Starts
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip By Maia Szalavitz edited by Allison Parshall For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the…
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Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94
Norman Tebbit, who served as a cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher’s government, has died aged 94. Throughout the 1980s he worked as the chairman of the Conservative Party and led departments including trade and industry and employment. A loyal ally of Thatcher, Lord Tebbit backed her agenda, bringing in laws designed to curb union power…
Trump says U.S. will resume sending weapons to Ukraine after pausing last week
Joanna Kakissis KYIV, Ukraine — The Pentagon said on Monday that it will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at the request of President Trump, reversing a Pentagon decision a week ago to pause air defense shipments already en route to the Ukrainian military. In a statement, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the weapons would…
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four…
Why Did Texas Flash Flood Waters Rise So Quickly?
Why Did Waters Rise So Quickly in the Texas Flash Floods? Flash floods happen when heavy rains unleash more water than the ground can absorb, causing that water to pile up and flow to low-lying areas By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Two women survey the damage caused by flash flooding on the bank…
Trump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trial
President Lula rejects foreign ‘interference’ as Trump claims far-right former leader victim of ‘witch-hunt’ Donald Trump has issued his strongest defence to date of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, claiming the far-right leader is the victim of a “witch-hunt” in his home country. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, the US…
LeAnn Rimes Details “Craziness” of Affair With Eddie Cibrian
LeAnn Rimes reflected on “all of the craziness” over her affair with now-husband Eddie Cibrian. The pair started dating in 2009 while married to Dean Sheremet and Brandi Glanville, respectively. LeAnn Rimes can’t fight the moonlight, but she can learn more about herself. That’s why the singer said she looked inward at the height of…
NPR reports from Texas’ Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding
By Juana Summers , Megan Lim , Courtney Dorning , Erika Ryan , Tyler Bartlam Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR’s Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: We begin this hour in central Texas, where catastrophic flooding…
JoJo Siwa Looks So Different With Bombshell Blonde Curly Hair
JoJo Siwa ditched her signature long, pin straight hair for a Bette Davis-inspired bob featuring loose curls in honor of her cover of Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes.” JoJo Siwa is channeling Old Hollywood for her latest hair transformation. The “Karma” singer ditched her pin straight hair—which she typically styles in a high ponytail—for a…