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…
Sixty-year-old Chinese grandmother Su Min had no intention of becoming a feminist icon. She was only trying to escape her abusive husband when she hit the road in 2020 in her white Volkswagen hatchback with a rooftop tent and her pension. “I felt like I could finally catch my breath,” she says, recalling the moment…
Company’s own inquiry found money laundering and children performing sexualized acts for digital currency TikTok has long been aware that its video livestream feature has been misused to harm children, according to newly revealed details in a lawsuit brought against the social media company by the state of Utah. Those harms include child sexual exploitation…
Parts of the UK are bracing for considerable disruption as heavy snow and freezing rain hit the country, with amber weather warnings now in force. Areas of northern England, the Midlands and Wales are forecast to be among the worst hit as wintry weather pushes northwards throughout the night, possibly bringing 20-40cm (7.8-15.7in) of snow…
With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions Donald Trump’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on high alert, as the president-elect once described himself as “the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House”. Emma Brown,…
Manchester United have not won any of their past eight league away games against Liverpool – drawing four and losing four Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim says his players are “too anxious, too afraid” and that his team’s poor form has taken its toll on him. United head to leaders Liverpool on Sunday (16:30 GMT)…
BoM issues heatwave warning for SA, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania, with temperatures set to reach the 40s in some parts of the country on Sunday All eyes are on a bushfire in Victoria that has been raging for weeks as southern Australia swelters through a three-day heatwave. Hot conditions are expected to continue on Sunday…
Liverpool offer Trent Alexander-Arnold £78m contract, Paris St-Germain want Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, Napoli negotiating loan move for Federico Chiesa. Liverpool have offered England right-back and Real Madrid target Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, a five-year contract worth £78m. (Mirror), external Paris St-Germain are set for talks with Aston Villa over a cash-plus-player swap deal involving France…
Angelina Jolie brought along her and ex-husband Brad Pitt’s eldest daughter Zahara as her date to the Palm Springs International Film Festival four days after the former couple settled their divorce. Angelina Jolie made the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival a family affair. The Oscar winner brought along her and ex-husband Brad Pitt‘s eldest daughter…
When Bournemouth stunned Manchester United at Old Trafford last month, their fans were singing about European qualification. The Cherries have never played continental football, but the dream has every chance of becoming a reality as they continued their impressive form with victory against Everton on Saturday. The win extended their unbeaten run in the Premier…
Less than half of Americans planned to get Covid vaccine in 2024, and slightly more than half planned to get flu shot The amount of acute respiratory illness causing Americans to seek healthcare is at a high level, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In an update issued on Friday, the…
Tom Willis scored two tries in Saracens’ win Gallagher Premiership Saracens (22) 35 Tries: Willis 2, Burke 2, Cinti Cons: Lozowski 2 Pens: Daly, Lozowski Bristol (7) 26 Tries: Randall, Ravouvou, Thacker, Heenan Cons: Worsley, Byrne 2 Saracens responded admirably to their thumping festive defeat by Bath as they held off a Bristol fightback to…
Callout ends in tragedy after an as yet unnamed person fell on Thursday and their body was recovered by a rescue team A man has died after falling 70 metres from a mountain ridge in the Lake District. Keswick Mountain Rescue said its first callout of the year ended in tragedy after the man fell…
This video can not be played Happy with win but Man City still struggling – Guardiola Consecutive wins for the first time since October. Scoring four goals in a Premier League for the first time since August. Erling Haaland’s first league double since September. Has Saturday’s 4-1 demolition of West Ham marked the return of…
Unions concerned about potential rise in violence, drug abuse and the threat of riots at low-security facilities in England and Wales The government is considering relaxing the restrictions on inmates who can be sent to open prisons, despite warnings that the move could increase violence, drug abuse and the potential for riots. Under an unannounced…
Jessica Alba shared new family pics with husband Cash Warren days after sparking rumors of marital strife. Jessica Alba‘s latest family photos are as sweet as honey. The Sin City actress shared snaps of herself with husband Cash Warren and their three kids enjoying a fun day out with friends at Universal Studios Hollywood. Jessica posted…
By Eric Deggans , Eleana Tworek NPR’s Eric Deggans asks Sonia Rao of The Washington Post about labor protections for people on reality television shows. ERIC DEGGANS, HOST: Reality TV has given us some of pop culture’s most viral moments. (SOUNDBITE OF MONTAGE) NENE LEAKES: I was shocked, honey. I was in tears almost. And…
Chancellor Karl Nehammer to step down after failure to form government without far-right Freedom party Talks between the two biggest centrist parties in Austria on forming a coalition government without the far-right Freedom Party (FPO) have collapsed, Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Saturday, adding that he would step down in the coming days. The announcement…
A referee has spoken of his pride at becoming the first openly gay referee to officiate a PDC World Darts Championship final. Huw Ware, from Cardiff, took charge of the second half of the match as Luke Littler demolished Michael Van Gerwen to become the youngest ever PDC World Championship winner. Huw hopes his success…
By Mansee Khurana The first weekend of 2025 will have the coldest air of the season, according to the National Weather Service. The first significant winter storm of the year will impact 62 million people starting Saturday afternoon and continuing into Monday. Heavy snow, ice, rain and severe thunderstorms will be unleashed from the Plains…
The PM’s ‘milestones’ include 92% of patients waiting no more than 18 weeks – but not one of the 124 trusts is hitting the mark Every acute hospital trust in England is failing to hit Keir Starmer’s key target to treat 92% of patients within 18 weeks, analysis of NHS figures reveals. The new data…
Prince William is mourning the death of Edward “Ed” Pettifer, son of his former nanny, Alexandra Pettifer, also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke, who was killed in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. The deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans hit close to home for Prince William and Prince Harry. London’s Metropolitan Police has…
David Folkenflik A Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist for the Washington Post has resigned after its editorial page editor rejected a cartoon she created to mock media and tech titans abasing themselves before President-elect Donald Trump. Among the corporate chiefs depicted by Ann Telnaes was Amazon founder and Post owner Jeff Bezos. The episode follows Bezos’ decision…
Treasury has estimated how much industries including telecommunications, social media and banks will likely need to fork out Digital platforms and banks could incur more than $100m of costs to comply with new requirements to crack down on scams, according to modelling by the Treasury. Treasury’s impact analysis found that banks – especially small and…
The US Department of State has notified Congress of a planned $8bn (£6.4bn) arms sale to Israel, an American official has confirmed to the BBC. The weapons consignment, which needs approval from House and Senate committees, includes missiles, shells and other munitions. The move comes just over a fortnight before President Joe Biden leaves office.…
Jimmy Carter’s long public goodbye began on Saturday in south Georgia, where the 39th US president’s life began more than 100 years ago. A motorcade with Carter’s flag-draped casket is heading to his hometown of Plains and past his boyhood home on the way to Atlanta. The procession began at the Phoebe Sumter medical center…
Alexander Isak has scored 12 goals in his past 12 Premier League appearances There have been a number of contributing factors in Newcastle’s recent surge up the Premier League table, but the scintillating form of star striker Alexander Isak has certainly played a major role. The Sweden international scored his 13th league goal of the…
Husband of actor Aubrey Plaza was known for writing and directing Life After Beth and co-writing I Heart Huckabees Independent director and screenwriter Jeff Baena – who was known for quirky hits such as Life After Beth and was the husband of that film’s star, Aubrey Plaza – has died, according to reports. Baena was…
Marcus Fakana from north London was convicted of having sex with British girl, now 18, when they were on holiday Protesters have marched through central London calling for the release of a teenager in prison in Dubai for having sex with a 17-year-old British girl. Marcus Fakana, from Tottenham in north London, was jailed last…
Ange Postecoglou’s team had 57% of possession but lost again What are Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham Hotspur? The Premier League’s entertainers? A gung-ho side too leaky at the back to achieve success? Both of the above? Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat by Newcastle leaves Spurs in the bottom half of the Premier League, some 21 points off…
Met Office warns of up to 40cm snowfall in northern England and Pennines overnight as temperatures drop to -8.6C Further weather warnings have been issued for England, Scotland and Wales amid heavy snow and freezing rain that has been forecast this weekend. A new yellow weather warning has been issued for rain, affecting Wales, north-west…
Pulitzer prize winner Ann Telnaes drew a cartoon of the paper’s owner kneeling before Donald Trump The Washington Post’s Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ann Telnaes has resigned from her position at the newspaper after its refusal to publish a satirical cartoon depicting the outlet’s owner Jeff Bezos – along with other media and technology barons…
Supporters of an 18-year-old Briton jailed for having sex with a 17-year-old British girl in Dubai have staged a protest in central London. Marcus Fakana from Tottenham is serving a one-year prison sentence after being convicted of having sex with the girl, who has now turned 18, when they were both on holiday. The girl’s…
The US president-elect’s policy on the conflict may prove decisive, but appeasing both sides will be a challenge A new year in Ukraine began in much the same way as the old one finished: with deadly Russian drone attacks across the country. In Kyiv, one person was killed and at least six others were injured…
Labour pledged during the election campaign to use vacant rooms and buildings on crown court sites to fast-track rape cases and reduce the numbers awaiting trial. In its manifesto, Labour said specifically it would “fast-track rape cases through specialist courts at every crown court location in England and Wales”, suggesting it was an urgent priority…
Crowds gather outside South Korean presidential residence where suspended leader is protected by security officers Thousands of rival South Korean protesters have rallied in the capital a day after a failed attempt to arrest the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, for imposing a short-lived martial law decree that led to his impeachment. The country…
By Eric Deggans , Eleana Tworek , D. Parvaz A Pew Research poll taken during the 2024 presidential campaigns showed that 20% of Americans now get their news from social media influencers on various apps. Given the growing role of influencers in the democratic process, it seems we should seriously consider a few things: Should…
This video can not be played Luke Littler: I’ll never say I’m the best Newly crowned world champion Luke Littler says he will never describe himself as the best darts player in the world. Littler, 17, became the youngest ever winner of the PDC World Darts Championship with a 7-3 victory over Michael van Gerwen…
Councils have received extra support to get homeless people off the streets amid cold weather warnings across the country Rough sleepers across the UK have been offered emergency shelter amid freezing temperatures. Councils have used the severe weather emergency protocol (Swep) to provide a bed for the night for rough sleepers as much of the…
Director Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, died on Jan. 3 at the age of 47, Los Angeles medical examiner records confirm. The Hollywood community has lost a beloved member. Director Jeff Baena, the husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, died on Jan. 3 at the age of 47, according to Los Angeles medical examiner…
Tributes have been paid to a 13-year-old boy who died after a quad bike crash near Newry. Tiarnán Trainor was injured in the incident on Low Road just outside Killeavy on Thursday. He was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast but later died from his injuries. St Paul’s High School in Bessbrook described…
Home Office is issuing digital visas without completing necessary checks, Freedom of Information quest reveals The government is pressing ahead with a digital visa scheme to prove the residency rights of millions of people from outside the EU without having completed the necessary checks, campaigners are warning. The Home Office said in response to a…
We interviewed Lisa Greenfield because we think you’ll like her picks. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. So long Sagittarius season, we’re now in Capricorn territory, December 20 to January 19. And there’s good news and bad news…
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those who will receive America’s highest civilian honour from outgoing President Joe Biden. The Presidential Medal of Freedom will be awarded to 19 people this year, spanning cultural icons, politicians and campaigners. The have been chosen because are they are “good…
Fashionistas are forking out a fortune as the humble anti-perspirant goes high end Once humble, bought for a quid and used with little pleasure, deodorant has done an about-face. Where it used to be a simple case of misting armpits with Lynx or spritzing with Sure, in recent times the world of deodorant has evolved…
Much of the UK is being hit with cold weather. Here are some tips for coping with low temperatures. Babies and children under five are more at risk in cold weather. The NHS advises that babies and children should wear several layers of clothes to keep warm, external. Importantly, babies do not need hot rooms…
By Emma Bowman , Jaclyn Diaz Intentional vehicular attacks on crowds of people, like the one that killed 14 revelers in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, are not new. They have been carried out for decades. Although in recent years, they have increasingly been used by terrorist groups and individuals. “Terrorism has changed,” said Devorah…
Emmy-winning Netflix hit Baby Reindeer—inspired by Scottish comedian Richard Gadd’s real life experience with a stalker—has three 2025 Golden Globe nominations ahead of the Jan. 5 ceremony. For Scottish comedian Richard Gadd, it was inevitable that he’d tell his own personal horror story on stage, when he was ready. But he couldn’t have foreseen that a scripted…
First commercial flights since overthrow of Assad regime to begin from Tuesday, aviation chief says Syria’s main airport in Damascus is to resume international flights after commercial trips were halted following the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. “We announce we will start receiving international flights to and from Damascus International airport from [Tuesday],” the state…
See how people across the globe celebrated. In Photos and Video See how people across the globe celebrated. In Photos and Video Fireworks burst over the Quadriga at the Brandenburg Gate during New Year’s Day celebrations in Berlin.Ebrahim Noroozi/Associated Press By The New York Times In plazas and parks and bars and homes across the…
Second rock from Sun visible with naked eye in clear skies in areas with low light pollution Stargazers have been treated to seeing the planet Venus as it made an appearance next to the moon. The second rock from the Sun could be seen on Friday night with the naked eye in areas with clear…
There’s an empty calendar spread out before us. What meaning will we give to it? By Melissa Kirsch Four days into the year and it’s all possibility right now. You have an idea of how things will go — what you’re looking forward to, what’s going to be challenging — but you’re working off archival…
Zendaya, who is nominated for a 2025 Golden Globe for her performance in Challengers, and Tom Holland’s romance keeps swinging to new heights since they fell in love making Marvel’s Spider-Man movies. Zendaya has said that having a significant other in show business wasn’t a must for her. But it doesn’t hurt, either. “It’s definitely helpful,”…
By Jonathan Lambert Historically, bat migration has been a bit of a black box. While scientists have learned lots about how birds migrate, the handful of bat species that make long-distance journeys have been tougher to study. “They’re fast and they move at night,” says Edward Hurme, a biologist at the Max Planck Institute for…
Syria’s Civil War Tensions are high on Syria’s border with Lebanon. The ouster of President Bashar al-Assad led to worry that violence could spill over into neighboring countries. By Aaron Boxerman Syria’s main international airport in Damascus will reopen next week, the new government said on Saturday, as it tries to re-establish a sense of…
Redundancies follow Labour abandonment of previous government’s plan to send asylum seekers to east Africa Hundreds of guards employed to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda have been told their jobs are being cut, the Guardian has learned. About 280 Home Office contractors were informed on Friday that their roles were being made redundant because Labour…
Germany’s Political Turmoil Russia and other hostile states have become increasingly brazen in adopting “gray zone” attacks against Europe and the United States, leaving defense officials with a dilemma: How to respond? By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes writes about global conflicts and diplomacy. When mysterious drones began appearing over oil rigs and wind farms off…
Wicked missed out on music nominations at the 2025 Golden Globes—hosted by Nikki Glaser on Jan. 5—because it was adapted from the 2003 Broadway musical without new songs written for the screen. Despite defying gravity with its 2025 Golden Globe nominations, Wicked didn’t make it into two specific categories. The film—based on the hit Broadway musical—nabbed four nominations, but…
Jane Weitzmann admits she has an obsession – and it’s all down to a Jaguar Mark X. Bought in the 1980s, the classic car has led her to buy “just” the 49 more, and they are all stored at her home in the village of South Littleton, Worcestershire. Ms Weitzmann’s collection includes BMWs, Ferraris, Lamborghinis,…
By Marielle Segarra , Malaka Gharib If you want to get a better handle on your spending in 2025, Life Kit’s experts are here to help. They share five financial habits to leave behind in 2024 — so you can save money and have a more prosperous new year. This section comes from a story published…
Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande channeled Elphaba and Glinda with their couture for months, and we refuse to limit our sartorial expectations for the 2025 Golden Globes on Jan. 5. No one mourns the wicked, but countless people appreciate some tie-in fashion. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo took a page from Margot Robbie‘s Barbie playbook…