The latest roadblock for House Republicans’ ‘big beautiful bill’: Senate Republicans
Deirdre Walsh As House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., feverishly works to finalize the details of a massive package that includes major portions of President Trump’s agenda, many Senate Republicans are dismissing the legislation before it is even finished in the House. “Unfortunately, it’s a sad joke,” Wisconsin GOP Sen. Ron Johnson said Wednesday “Wimpy,” and […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: The Return of ‘Whale Riders’
Whale Riders travel up and down the Ice Coast to trade, and with the coming winter, there’s time for one more trip before everything freezes over. Whale Riders is a resource-management game for 2 to 6 players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 45 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with […]
Gear Review: The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR
One such upgrade you’ll be looking for is in your audio gear. RIG Gaming recently released the M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR microphone, geared towards streamers, content creators, and gamers. They sent me one so I could share my thoughts with our readers. The RIG M2 Pro HD STREAMSTAR is a USB Microphone with built-in Bluetooth, […]
What Is a Galaxy?
The UniverseFridays What Is a Galaxy? Galaxies come in many shapes and sizes, and trying to define them is difficult By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings A view of the spiral galaxy NGC 3982, as seen by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Galaxies come in many different variations, but astronomers classify them into four main […]
The Strange and Surprising History of the Once-Rejected Zero
Zero Is Foundational to Modern Mathematics. But It Was Rejected for Centuries By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas I’m a zero at mental arithmetic. It’s true—I struggle with this skill—but I want to focus on the phrase itself. In our language, we often equate zero with something negative. But zero is the only real […]
I’m Still Here wins Oscar for best international film, becoming first Brazilian film to do so
Brazil’s official entry beats beleaguered French favourite Emilia Pérez to the podium I’m Still Here has won the Oscar for best international film at the Academy Awards, which are currently taking place in Los Angeles. It is the first Brazilian film to win the award. Directed by Walter Salles and starring Fernanda Torres, I’m Still…
Israel’s culture minister calls a Palestinian-Israeli film’s Oscar a ‘sad moment’
By Daniel Estrin , Itay Stern , Nuha Musleh TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel’s culture minister has called the Oscar win of a joint Palestinian-Israeli documentary “a sad moment for the world of cinema.” Palestinian residents whose community’s struggles are depicted in the film called the award a morale boost. The film No Other Land,…
With Cease-Fire Shaky, Israel and Hamas Consider Both Diplomatic and Military Options
Middle East Tensions As the first phase of the truce in Gaza ends, the two sides are continuing negotiations but also preparing for a possible return to war. By Adam Rasgon and Iyad Abuheweila Adam Rasgon reported from Jerusalem, and Iyad Abuheweila from Istanbul. When the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas was announced in…
Best moments from the Oscars: A payback kiss, a surprise win, and a call out to ‘Mommy’
This year’s Oscars had it all – glamour, tears and the Wicked stars defying gravity. Here are some of the top moments from the biggest night in Hollywood. There was an audible gasp from journalists in the winners’ room when Mikey Madison was announced as the best actress winner. Demi Moore was the favourite for…
Oscars: Zoe Saldaña Apologizes to Mexicans Offended by Emilia Pérez
Following the 2025 Oscars, Zoe Saldaña addressed Emilia Pérez backlash while speaking to press at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre, issuing an apology to anyone offended by the film’s portrayal of Mexico. Zoe Saldaña is still proud of Emilia Pérez despite backlash at the 2025 Oscars. Moments after taking home the award for Best Actress in…
Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change
Domenico Montanaro Majorities say the state of the union is not strong, that the country is headed in the wrong direction and President Trump is rushing to make changes without considering their impact, a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds. There are some real warning signs for Trump, particularly with independents, who oppose his cuts to…
Israel Halts Aid to Gaza and Proposes New Cease-Fire Framework
Middle East Tensions Israel has called for Hamas to accept a temporary extension of the existing cease-fire deal, and to release more hostages. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Israel announced on Sunday that it was immediately halting the entry of all goods and humanitarian assistance into Gaza, trying to force Hamas into accepting a…
Private ‘Athena’ Moon Lander and NASA ‘Trailblazer’ Launch to Hunt for Lunar Water
Private ‘Athena’ Moon Lander and NASA ‘Trailblazer’ Launch to Hunt for Lunar Water Intuitive Machines’ Athena lander is planned to touch down near the moon’s south pole on or around March 6 By Josh Dinner & SPACE.com A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, carrying the Intuitive Machines moon lander Athena.…
In pictures: Stars turn on the style on Oscars red carpet
The fashion is almost as important as the films at the Oscars, and Hollywood’s finest walked the red carpet in an array of eyecatching outfits before Sunday’s ceremony in Los Angeles. They included Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, who wore a shade of her character Elphaba’s green in an elaborate velvet ballgown. Erivo missed out on…
Mental health crisis ‘means youth is no longer one of happiest times of life’
UN-commissioned study in UK, US, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand finds satisfaction rises with age For more than half a century, the midlife crisis has been a feature of western society. Fast cars, impulsive decisions, and peak misery between the age of 40 and 50. But all that is changing, according to experts. In…
Angie Stone, soul singer who broke ground in hip-hop, dies at 63
Kristin Wright The music world and saddened fans are mourning the sudden loss of Angie Stone. The Grammy-nominated R&B singer died Saturday morning in a car crash in Montgomery, Ala. She was 63. Stone’s sultry voice resonated with multiple generations. She first entered the music scene professionally in the late 1970s as a member of…
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight M23
Congo-Rwanda Conflict The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse. The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse. Congolese soldiers near the city of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo,…
What Kamala Harris Was Really Doing During Oscars 2025
Former Vice President Kamala Harris enjoyed an Oscars 2025 watch party at home—completed with Doritos—with husband Doug Emhoff on March 2. Kamala Harris is kicking back on Oscars night. Like many Americans across the country, the former Vice President and her husband Doug Emhoff caught the 2025 Academy Awards from home. As seen in a…
This Twist on Einstein’s Greatest Theory Deserves More Attention
Einstein’s General Relativity with a Twist: Teleparallelism A nearly century-old offshoot of Einstein’s general theory of relativity may hold promise for solving the mysteries of dark matter, dark energy and more By Paul M. Sutter edited by Lee Billings Dark matter, dark energy, the Hubble tension: underpinning these theories is Einstein’s general theory of relativity,…
Japan battles largest wildfire in decades
More than a thousand people have been evacuated near forest of Ofunato in northern region of Iwate More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more than three decades. The flames are estimated to have spread over about 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) in the forest of Ofunato in…
Laura Kuenssberg: Zelensky bruised but upbeat after diplomatic whirlwind
“Bruised but motivated,” was how one of Volodymyr Zelensky’s entourage described how they had been feeling, as a small group of journalists crammed into what felt like an even smaller room at Stansted Airport. The British state had done its best to give the Ukrainian president “all bells and whistles” when he arrived in the…
UK prime minister unveils steps toward a Ukraine peace deal, urges US cooperation
Juliana Kim British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday laid out a framework for a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine — one where Europe will lead the charge for securing peace — while still relying heavily on U.S. backing. The proposal is the result of emergency talks held by European leaders in London…
Oscars 2025: Ariana Grande Debuts Most Spellbinding Look Yet
Ariana Grande, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2025 Oscars, stepped out at the Dolby Theatre March 2 in a floating, bubbly blush dress. Ariana Grande is topping off award season with the most popular look of all. Indeed, the Wicked star, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 97th…
‘America is going down’: China can capitalise on damage caused by Trump, former PLA colonel says
Exclusive: Zhou Bo says harm done to US image may make Taiwanese reconsider their attitude towards Beijing but says he sees Trump as overall being ‘rather friendly’ The damage caused by Donald Trump to the United States’ reputation is creating opportunities for China, particularly with regards to Taiwan, according to a retired senior colonel from…
Why Do Songs Get Stuck in Your Head?
Why You Can’t Get That Song Out of Your Head Some songs get stuck in our head more than others, and scientists have uncovered what makes them so irresistible. By Rachel Feltman, Josh Fischman & Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. You know that feeling when you just can’t…
Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump. transcript By Mark Landler and Stephen Castle Reporting from London European leaders raced on Sunday to salvage Ukraine’s ruptured relationship with…
Starmer announces ‘coalition of the willing’ to guarantee Ukraine peace
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a four-point plan to work with Ukraine to end the war and to defend it from Russia. The UK, France and other countries in a “coalition of the willing” would step up their efforts and seek to involve the US in their support for Ukraine, he said. It…
UK, France and Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
By The Associated Press LONDON — Britain, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire plan to present to the United States, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Sunday as he prepared to host a summit of European leaders to discuss ending the war. The summit has been overshadowed by the extraordinary scolding…
Trump Threats and Mexico’s Crackdown Hit Mexican Cartel
Trump Administration Several cartel operatives said that for the first time in years, they genuinely feared arrest or death at the hands of the authorities. Investigators collecting evidence last month at a crime scene in a residential neighborhood of Culiacán, Mexico. By Natalie Kitroeff and Paulina Villegas Photographs by Daniele Volpe Reporting from Culiacán, Mexico…
Do Aliens Know We’re Here?
The UniverseFridays If Aliens Looked at Earth from Far Away, What Might They See? Whether aliens could detect our modern civilization depends on what signs they’re looking for—and, crucially, their distance from us By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings How far out into the cosmos would signs of our civilization reach? The answers might…
UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said the UK and France will work with Ukraine “on a plan to stop the fighting” with Russia – and will then “discuss that plan with the United States”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is attending a summit of European leaders, two days after a fiery exchange with US President…
ATTN: These Coach Bags Belong on the Red Carpet (And in Your Closet)
No nomination needed—these handbags from Coach and Coach Outlet guarantee a Best Dressed win. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Coach has been a red carpet staple for years, dressing celebs in iconic handbags and head-turning accessories. And…
Trump is making Central America become a dumping ground for US immigrants
President bullying countries’ leaders into collaborating with his deportation agenda that critics say violates rights Central America has long been a source of immigrants, and in recent years, it’s also become a major transit route for those from around the world heading to the United States. That shift led to record numbers of immigrants arriving…
Oscars 2005: Leonardo DiCaprio, Gisele Bündchen & More Moments
With the Oscars 2025 just hours away, revisit the 2005 ceremony and all of the former couples including Leonardo DiCaprio and Gisele Bündchen, as well as the mid-aughts movie wins. The Oscars in 2005 were incredible. Truly, in addition to Pixar’s now-classic The Incredibles earning several wins at the 77th Academy Awards, several beloved…
Pro-Ukraine protests across US after Trump-Zelensky clash
Pro-Ukraine protests have taken place across the US after Donald Trump and JD Vance’s angry exchange with Volodymr Zelensky at the White House. Hundreds of people gathered in New York, Los Angeles and Boston to express their support for Ukraine after the furious row in the Oval Office. Protesters holding pro-Ukraine signs also lined a…
Europe Is Left with Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent. By Jeanna Smialek European leaders have dealt with President Trump’s return to office by trying to keep him cooperating on Ukraine while pushing…
Private lunar lander Blue Ghost touches down on the moon
By The Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A private lunar lander carrying a drill, vacuum and other experiments for NASA touched down on the moon Sunday, the latest in a string of companies looking to kickstart business on Earth’s celestial neighbor ahead of astronaut missions. Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander descended from lunar orbit…
Blue Ghost, a Private U.S. Spacecraft, Successfully Lands on the Moon
Blue Ghost, a Private U.S. Spacecraft, Lands on the Moon After its successful lunar touchdown, Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost mission could soon be joined on the moon by two more commercial spacecraft By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser An artist’s impression of Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 lander on the lunar surface. Blue…
Bukavu hospital patients tell of being shot in chaos of Congolese withdrawal
Widespread shooting and looting preceded arrival of M23 rebels, overwhelming city’s poorly resourced facilities Patients at hospitals in the second-largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have described how they sustained serious injuries during the chaotic withdrawal of the Congolese army and its allies in the days before Rwanda-backed M23 rebels marched in.…
Guyana triggers military response after Venezuelan vessel enters its waters
Guyanese president says Venezuelan coastguard patrol approached oil facility in latest incident in longstanding feud between the two nations Guyana’s president has triggered a military response and diplomatic action after a Venezuelan coastguard patrol entered its waters and approached an off-shore oil facility, breaching international maritime agreements. President Irfaan Ali issued a strongly worded statement…
Illegal Migration to the U.S. Now People Are Heading to Canada.
Tariffs The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint. But early data shows people are, instead, starting to flee the United States for Canada. The Canadian government has reinforced border operations to stop migrants going to the United States, a major Trump complaint. But…
The Measles Outbreak in Texas Is Why Vaccines Matter
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays The Measles Outbreak in Texas Is Why Vaccines Matter Opting against vaccines may uphold ideas of personal freedom, but it has doomed the county at the center of the Texas measles outbreak By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Jeanna Bryner Keep in touch with Cross Current: Get email alerts for this weekly column…
Trump signs executive order making English the official language of the U.S.
Elena Moore President Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the U.S., the first such designation in the country’s history. The order, which Trump signed on Saturday, rescinds a policy issued by former President Bill Clinton requiring agencies to provide assistance programs for people with limited English proficiency, according…
Blac Chyna Shares She’s 900 Days Sober
Blac Chyna is celebrating a major milestone in her wellness journey. The Lashed cosmetics founder, whose real name is Angela White, shared she is 900 days sober. Blac Chyna is celebrating a new milestone in her wellness journey. The Lashed cosmetics founder (real name Angela White) shared she has been sober for 900 days, or…
Most Republicans laud Trump after Zelensky showdown, but some express dismay
Most Republicans have backed US President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance following their public row in the Oval Office with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Senator Lindsey Graham suggested Zelensky should resign, adding that Friday’s altercation had imperilled future US military support for Kyiv, but another Republican senator accused Trump of “embracing Putin”. Zelensky was…
Shocked by Trump Meeting, Zelensky and Ukraine Try to Forge a Path Forward
Russia-Ukraine War After President Trump’s rebukes, President Volodymyr Zelensky tried to repair the relationship with his counterpart while also reaching out to European allies. By Marc Santora and Andrew E. Kramer Marc Santora reported from Warsaw, and Andrew E. Kramer from Kyiv, Ukraine. For months leading into the American elections last fall, the prospect of…
ACLU sues to block White House from sending 10 immigrants to Guantánamo
Latest federal lawsuit so far applies only to 10 men detained in the US and facing transfer to the naval base in Cuba Civil rights attorneys sued the Trump administration Saturday to prevent it from transferring 10 undocumented immigrants detained in the US to Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, their second legal challenge in less than a…
Starmer gives Zelensky ‘full backing’ in warm No 10 welcome
Sir Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelensky he has “full backing across the United Kingdom” as the two met in Downing Street. The Ukrainian president told the prime minister he was happy his country had “such friends”, after arriving in the UK in the wake of a White House meeting with US President Donald Trump…
How Bad Air Quality Slows Down Marathon Runners
How Bad Air Quality Slows Down Marathon Runners Even modest amounts of air pollution may affect athletic performance, a new study finds By Claire Maldarelli edited by Tanya Lewis Participants run during the 2014 Beijing International Marathon in heavy smog. Even moderately poor air quality can affect finish times, a new study shows. Ask any…
Kurdish militant group PKK declares ceasefire after decades of conflict with Turkey
By Willem Marx Militants from the Kurdish ethnic group who have fought an insurgency against Turkish authorities for more than four decades have declared a ceasefire, in what may represent a significant political breakthrough for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The announcement came just two days after the leader of the militant PKK group, Abdullah…
‘Trump and Vance were so rude’: Ukrainians react to disastrous meeting
Whether or not President Volodymyr Zelensky was ambushed or should have been more diplomatic in the Oval Office, it was a disastrous visit for Ukraine. For those watching in Kyiv, the future of their country hung in the balance. “It was an emotional conversation, but I understand our president,” Yulia tells me next to Kyiv’s…
Trump’s Dressing Down of Zelensky Plays Into Putin’s War Aims
Russia-Ukraine War News Analysis The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace. By Anton TroianovskiNataliya Vasilyeva and Paul Sonne Anton Troianovski and Paul Sonne reported from Berlin, and Nataliya Vasilyeva from Istanbul. President Trump says he wants a quick cease-fire in…
ICE is making more arrests, but critics say some claims don’t add up
Joel Rose WASHINGTON, D.C. — The first month of the Trump administration’s crackdown yielded a jump in arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. But a closer look at the numbers suggests why the White House has been frustrated with the pace of arrests and deportations. Immigration authorities are making more arrests per day on…
Solar and Wind Energy Are Surging But CO2 Is Still Climbing Because of Natural Gas Use
Solar and Wind Are Surging But CO2 Is Still Climbing—Here’s Why Renewable energy broke records last year, but so did gas generation. That’s a climate problem By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News Wind turbines at dusk in the Palm Springs desert. CLIMATEWIRE | Wind and solar generation eclipsed coal throughout 2024, marking the first time…
Why Abby Lee Miller Doesn’t Regret Creating Dance Moms Rivalries
Yes, Dance Moms and Mad House star Abby Lee Miller told E! News, she very much believes in creating competition among her students. And those that don’t like it can save their tears for their pillows. Abby Lee Miller has no interest in dismantling her beloved pyramid. Because six years after Dance Moms ended its eight-season…
China promises ‘countermeasures’ after Trump threatens additional 10% tariff
US president also says delayed tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will go into effect on 4 March Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 10% tariff on its exports to the US, prompting a promise of “countermeasures” from Beijing and setting the stage for another significant escalation in the two governments’ trade…
In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse
Carrie Johnson This story includes descriptions of sexual abuse. In 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic began its rampage, a recent law school graduate started a new job in Alaska. She hoped the coveted post – as law clerk to a federal judge – would jump-start her career. Instead, it was almost derailed by harassment and…
Jeremy Bowen: Major crisis looms between Europe and US
The relationship between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky was bad enough before the shouting match in the Oval Office. President Trump had already called him a dictator and said Ukraine started the war – which is a lie. Now the US-Ukraine alliance nurtured by Joe Biden is in pieces. The public breakdown also signals a…
Virtual Reality Remote Tasting Might Be Coming Soon
A New Device Lets You Taste Things without Actually Eating Them This tiny instrument lets users taste things—without actually eating them—by releasing a combination of chemicals that reconstruct different tastes. But replicating associated smells and textures will take some time By Gayoung Lee edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! This kind…
How Justin & Hailey Bieber Handle Constant Rumors About Their Marriage
Over the years, Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber—parents to son Jack—have faced rumors about themselves and their relationship, from speculation about his health to the state of their marriage. Even with an army of Beliebers, Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber have faced their doubters too. Over the years, the singer—turning 31 March 1—and the model…
Mexican drug lord pleads not guilty to killing of DEA agent after US extradition
Rafael Caro Quintero arraigned in New York over federal agent’s death after years as one of US’s most wanted men After years as one of US authorities’ most wanted men, the Mexican drug cartel boss Rafael Caro Quintero was brought into a New York courtroom on Friday to answer charges that include orchestrating the 1985…
Chris Mason: Colossal stakes for UK summit on Ukraine
In the immediate hours after those astonishing exchanges between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House, European leaders, one after another, offered their public support for Ukraine. But the prime minister remained silent. Then, as I dashed into the studio for the BBC News at Ten, my phone went. I had been…
Elon Musk Welcomes Baby No. 4 With Shivon Zilis, His 14th Child
Elon Musk has welcomed his fourth baby with tech exec Shivon Zilis, which would be his 14th child after author Ashley St. Clair said she had his 13th baby five months ago. Elon Musk‘s family tree is growing once again. The Tesla CEO confirmed he has welcomed another baby, his fourth with tech exec Shivon…
As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage
Syria After Civil War The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season. The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syria’s economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation…
Interjections Are, Uh, More Important than We Thought
Interjections Are, Uh, More Important than We Thought Utterances like um, wow and mm-hmm aren’t garbage—they keep conversations flowing By Bob Holmes & Knowable Magazine Interjections — one-word utterances that aren’t part of a larger sentence — used to be dismissed as irrelevant linguistic detritus. But some linguists now think they play an essential role in regulating conversations. Listen carefully…