Here’s What’s in ‘Stargate,’ the $500-Billion Trump-Endorsed Plan to Power U.S. AI
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, […]
Justin Bieber Addresses Unfollowing Wife Hailey Bieber on Instagram
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 […]
A Guide to JD Vance’s Family: His Wife, Kids, Mamaw and More
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, […]
Why Fans Think Timothée Chalamet’s Latest Accessory is a Nod to Stormi
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 […]
Inside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Life in Jail
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 […]
Trump pardons dark web marketplace creator Ross Ulbricht
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,…
Australia exposed to modern slave labour imports and many businesses ‘ignoring the facts’, commissioner warns
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…
All of the Day 1 executive actions Trump has announced so far
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…
Heavy snow and frigid temps put 70 million in the U.S. under winter storm warnings
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…
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins
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…
Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
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…
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
A group of MPs says compensation is not being paid quickly enough for the victims of the Post Office scandal and is calling for the government to face financial penalties if the process doesn’t speed up. The Business and Trade Select Committee said binding timeframes were needed, with any money arising from missed deadlines going…
Woman dead in scuba accident at popular Queensland swimming spot on New Year’s Day
Emergency services were called to Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast after a woman was pulled unresponsive from the ocean A woman has died in a tragic New Year’s Day scuba diving accident at a popular Gold Coast swimming spot. Emergency services were called to Wave Break Island, in Biggera Waters, at 10.10am on…
Man pushed in front of New York City subway train injured but alive, police say
The incident occurred in the heart of Manhattan and a man has been taken into custody, but charges are yet to be filed A man waiting for the subway in Manhattan was pushed in front of an oncoming train on Tuesday afternoon, but survived with injuries to his leg and head, according to the New…
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
VAT is now being added to private school fees after new rules came into force on 1 January. The government plans to spend the money raised on more teachers for state schools in England. Private schools say they have already seen a drop in secondary school pupil numbers because of higher fees. Value added tax…
See Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian’s Kids Adorably Show Shopping Haul
Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi Webster and Kim Kardashian’s daughter Chicago West teamed up to adorably show off their recent shopping haul from Ulta Beauty, proving they are camera-ready. The next generation of Kardashian-Jenner kids already love the camera. Kylie Jenner let her daughter Stormi Webster and sister Kim Kardashian’s daughter Chicago West, both 6, take…
Police praise mostly well-behaved NYE revellers despite firework-related blazes
Melbourne and Sydney fires brought under control, including in Tempe, and stabbings reported in Guildford and the Mornington Peninsula New Year’s Eve revellers have largely been praised for their behaviour at Australia’s biggest fireworks shows, while officers were kept busy with outbursts of trouble around local fireworks. More than a million people swarmed the main…
30 years ago Tomorrow’s World predicted 2025 – how did it do?
In 1995, the BBC’s Tomorrow’s World programme decided to predict what the world would look like 30 years later, in 2025. The show, which is no longer broadcast, featured one of the most famous scientists of the age, Prof Stephen Hawking, who predicted: “By 2025 we can expect big changes.” So, with the help of…
All the 1 January changes in Australia: Centrelink increases, import bans and pay rises
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changes With the new year comes new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer…
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
Many bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday. Leading campaign groups have said it would result in a “costly start” to 2025. The previous limit of £2 was introduced under the Conservative government to help with the rising cost of living. The Department for Transport…
Ohio police solve 43-year-old murder of woman with help of DNA technology
Debra Lee Miller, 26, was killed in her apartment in 1981 by James Vanest, who was shot dead by police last month The murder of an 18-year-old woman in Ohio 43 years ago has been solved with the help of DNA technology, authorities announced on Monday. Jason Bammann, the Mansfield police chief, said the cold…
Blake Lively Files Formal Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
More than a week after filing a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively has filed a formal lawsuit against the actor, accusing him of mental pain. Blake Lively is taking further steps in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni. More than a week after the It…
Blurred battle lines: How the wars of 2024 brought together rivals – but created new enemies
This has been one of the most eventful years since I began covering global security for the BBC in the aftermath of the 11 September attacks in 2001. The sudden toppling of Syria’s President Assad, North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. British and US missiles sent to Ukraine and fired at Russia, Iranian missiles shipped…
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
Domestic energy prices have risen with little respite expected for billpayers during the rest of the year. The second increase in Ofgem’s price cap this winter takes effect on Wednesday and means someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,738 a year. That is £21 a…
Erik Menendez’s Wife Explains Why She Doesn’t Post About His Brother
Tammi Menendez clarified where she stands on her brother-in-law Lyle Menendez as he and Erik await a decision on whether they’ll be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents. Tammi Menendez has a lot of hopes for the new year when it comes to her husband Erik Menendez‘s quest for freedom after almost 35…
Hospital admissions for lack of vitamins soaring in England, NHS figures show
Admissions for vitamin or iron deficiencies up by more than 10% year on year and as much as tenfold on 1998-99 The number of people admitted to hospital in England because of a lack of vitamins or minerals is soaring, according to analysis of NHS figures. In 2023-24 there were 191,927 admissions where the main…
Justin Baldoni Sues NYT for $250 Million Over Blake Lively Story
Justin Baldoni is responding after Blake Lively filed a legal complaint, accusing the New York Times of orchestrating a “strategic and manipulative” campaign centered on his It Ends With Us costar. Justin Baldoni is taking legal action. Days after his It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively filed a complaint accusing him of sexual harassment…
London welcomes new year with fireworks as weather cancels events across UK
Tens of thousands attend display in capital while much of the country faces issues with heavy rain and high winds The UK has welcomed 2025 with fireworks and celebrations in London, but many events across the country were cancelled due to bad weather. Tens of thousands of people attended the annual event in the capital,…
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
Whether you want to know about some of the coming year’s biggest gigs and festivals, or which books, films and TV shows are coming out, there should be something here for everyone. You can also discover 2025’s key fashion trends, plus which theatre is reimagining Wayne and Coleen Rooney as mythical heroes – and why…
See Pregnant Hailie Jade’s Sweet New Baby Bump Photos
Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade, who announced her pregnancy in October, shared heartwarming new photos of her baby bump and said she and husband Evan McClintock “can’t wait.” Hailie Jade is losing herself in the bliss of pregnancy. The 29-year-old daughter of Eminem and his ex Kim Scott announced in October that her first child with…
Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after second world war
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945 Keir Starmer has promised to rebuild Britain as Labour did after the second world war as he enters a pivotal year for his premiership. The prime minister said in his prerecorded…
Antonio ‘grateful for being alive’ after car accident
Michail Antonio appeared in each of West Ham’s first 14 matches in the Premier League this season West Ham striker Michail Antonio says he is “grateful” to be alive after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. Antonio, 34, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday, more than three weeks after undergoing surgery on a…
‘It seems surreal’ – Wimbledon finalist Dabrowski reveals cancer surgery
Gabriela Dabrowski reached the Wimbledon doubles final just three months after being diagnosed with breast cancer Wimbledon doubles finalist Gabriela Dabrowski has revealed she had breast cancer surgery earlier this year, undergoing further treatment while she challenged for the sport’s biggest prizes. The 32-year-old Canadian, who is a three-time major champion, was diagnosed in April.…
The Best Smelling Body Lotions
Get ready for soft, hydrated skin that smells so good, it might just replace your favorite perfume. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you think you’ve got your beauty and skincare routine on lock, there’s one thing you might be overlooking: soft,…
Woolworths to sell Australia Day holiday merchandise in reversal of 2024 policy
Supermarket chain says it will help customers ‘celebrate the day’ by selling flag-themed items Woolworths says it will mark the Australia Day holiday in-store this year, after it stopped stocking themed merchandise last year amid a “broader discussion” of what 26 January meant to the community. The supermarket chain, which also owns department store Big…
Ecuador confirms incinerated bodies belong to missing ‘Guayaquil Four’ boys
Sixteen air force personnel who apprehended boys being held in custody as inquiry into deaths continues Ecuador’s attorney general’s office has confirmed that incinerated bodies found on Christmas Eve belong to the four children missing since early December, in a case posing a severe challenge to President Daniel Noboa’s “war on drugs”. The four boys…
Liverpool rebuff Real’s Alexander-Arnold approach – Wednesday’s gossip
Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid’s approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Juventus and Napoli want to sign Joshua Zirkzee, while Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are set to stay at Liverpool. Liverpool have turned down an approach from Real Madrid to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, in January. (Athletic – subscription required), external Juventus and Napoli…
Transfer window opens – who could be on the move in January?
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business. But a packed fixture schedule, injuries, keeping up a title charge or fighting to stay up means several Premier League managers have hinted that they will need to go into the market this winter. The January transfer window for English clubs opens on…
Ariana Grande Subtly Nods to Boyfriend Ethan Slater in 2024 Photo Dump
Ariana Grande subtly included a sweet picture with her boyfriend and Wicked costar Ethan Slater in a roundup of some of her year’s most heartwarming moments: “A year full of art and heart.” Ariana Grande is celebrating 2024 with some eternal sunshine. The “One Last Time” singer shared a look back at her monumental year—which…
Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity
By Rachel Treisman Blake Lively’s civil rights complaint against Justin Baldoni isn’t just dominating headlines. It’s also inspiring other actresses to speak out against the toxic masculinity and on-set harassment they say they’ve experienced themselves. In separate social media posts this week, Kate Beckinsale and Abigail Breslin shared their own stories about harassment and retaliation,…
Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
By The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of murder to life in prison without parole on Tuesday, reducing the state’s death row population by more than 10%. Cooper, who was barred from seeking a…
Tina Knowles Defends Social Media Use After Saying Account Was Hacked
Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles admitted to the occasional errant tap, but maintained her account was hacked when it looked as if she liked a post detailing a rape accusation against son-in-law Jay-Z. Tina Knowles takes full responsibility for what she posts on her social media accounts. But Beyoncé‘s mother will let you know if someone…
Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker
Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle A senior Texas Republican congressman has said that the House speaker, Mike Johnson, does not yet have the votes to be re-elected to the speakership ahead of an election to be held later this week. Representative Chip Roy told…
Woman fatally set on fire in New York subway car identified
It took nine days to identify Debrina Kawam, 57, of Toms River, New Jersey, after she burned to death in Brooklyn The woman who was set on fire in a subway car in New York on 22 December, horrifying New Yorkers and renewing a debate over city safety, has been identified as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam,…
Alabama Barker Sets Record Straight on Hospitalization for Nicotine
With reports that Alabama Barker was hospitalized burning up the Internet, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler’s 19-year-old daughter addressed the situation on Instagram. For those still in need of a New Year’s resolution, allow Alabama Barker to make a suggestion. “Let’s please avoid spreading any rumors,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Dec. 31, “and…
Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
Puerto Rico was plunged into darkness early Tuesday morning by a nearly island-wide blackout. The cause of the blackout is under investigation, but preliminary findings pointed to a fault in an underground line, according to Luma Energy, the island’s main power distributor. Fully restoring service could take between 24-48 hours, the company said on X.…
Syria’s U.S.-trained opposition fighters wait to learn of their role in a new Syria
By Jane Arraf AL-TANF GARRISON, Syria — When Salim Turki al-Anteri took his opposition forces into battle against regime troops in southern Syria this month, it was against his own former tank unit. Drawing on his past U.S. military training and his hopes for a united Syria, the commander ordered his forces to fire artillery…
The Most Jaw-Dropping Pop Culture Moments of 2024 Revealed
Among the stories that had everyone talking in 2024: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber giving us a new somebody to love, the U.S. gymnasts sticking the landing and Taylor Swift capping off her Eras era. Do you see how 2024 is behaving? Not very demure, not very mindful. Because the past 12 months have been…
California will require insurers to offer home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Opponents say rule could hike premiums by 40% and does not require new policies to be written at fast enough pace Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in recent years as wildfires became more destructive will have to again provide policies in fire-prone areas if they want to…
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to “earn additional billions on our blood” and had given the EU a year to prepare. The EU…
Blackout in Puerto Rico after power grid collapses, leaving 1.3m in the dark
Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power Puerto Rico is experiencing a widespread power outage after the power grid collapsed, affecting nearly the entire island. Nearly 1.3 million people are without power. Luma Energy, the private energy company primarily supplying power to the…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Shares Peak at his & Wife Sam’s Steamy Vacation
Aaron Taylor-Johnson shared a glimpse into his tropical vacation in the Maldives with his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson. Aaron Taylor-Johnson was Kraven some alone time with his wife. So, it only makes sense that the Kraven the Hunter star and Sam Taylor-Johnson enjoyed a romantic getaway at a beautiful resort in the Maldives. Alongside a series…
Thousands to count down to 2025 in online worlds
How’s this for a New Year’s Eve party? Fireworks, unlimited free drinks, and it’s open all night long. But first, you’ll need to grab some key items on a quest through the fantasy world of Azeroth. Thousands around the world will spend their New Year’s Eve inside World of Warcraft, just one of the hugely…
Amanda Bynes Makes Rare Public Appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas Show
Nickelodeon alum Amanda Bynes, who has remained mostly out of the public eye in recent years, made a rare appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency, making it her second public outing this month. Amanda Bynes thinks that 50 Cent is the man. The Nickelodeon alum, 38, recently attended the “P.I.M.P.” rapper’s Las Vegas residency…
‘Humble & popular but no plan B’ – The inside story of Rooney at Plymouth
Wayne Rooney won four of his 23 Championship matches in charge of Plymouth Former England and Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has left Championship side Plymouth Argyle after seven months in charge, with the club bottom of the table and four points from safety. It brings the 39-year-old’s fourth managerial role to an end, after…
Special forces troops face prosecution over alleged war crimes in Syria
MoD reveals incidents involving 10 soldiers are under investigation after trying to keep figures secret Nine special forces troops are facing prosecution over alleged war crimes committed in Syria, the government has revealed, with another member of the armed forces under investigation over their actions in Afghanistan. The Ministry of Defence has said the prosecuting…
UK special forces face possible Syria war crimes charges
Nine members of UK special forces could face prosecution over alleged war crimes linked to at least two separate incidents in Syria, according to Ministry of Defence (MoD) data seen by the BBC. The data, which was originally obtained via a Freedom of Information request by The Times newspaper, shows that two cases are being…
Inside Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Exhaustingly Long Divorce Battle
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have settled their divorce after eight-plus years of legal wrangling, but the rosy glow that surrounded “Brangelina” was extinguished almost instantaneously. Just in time for 2025, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie can finally turn the page. On at least one thing. While inquiring minds had long since turned their attention…
Israelis free to play at World Indoor Bowls Championships after U-turn
Israeli players will now be free to compete at next month’s World Indoor Bowls Championships in Norfolk after tournament organisers revoked a ban. Three Israelis had been expected to play at the tournament in Hopton-on-Sea – with Daniel Alomin due to feature in the singles and Amnon Amar and Itai Rigbi in the pairs –…
Burglar who stole £10m worth of jewellery from London mansion broke in through bathroom window
Police say ‘lone wolf’ in one of Britain’s biggest burglaries escaped with his haul in a rucksack on his back The burglar who stole £10m worth of jewellery in one of Britain’s biggest ever heists broke into a London mansion through a bathroom window and escaped with his haul in a rucksack on his back.…
Star Wars actor Angus MacInnes dies aged 77
Star Wars and River City actor Angus MacInnes has died at the age of 77. The Canadian was best known for playing Y-wing fighter gold leader Jon “Dutch” Vander in Episode IV: A New Hope, but also had roles in Rogue One and Hollywood blockbusters including Hellboy and Captain Phillips. He later appeared as Sonny…
Police identify woman set on fire in deadly New York City attack
Police in New York City have named the woman who was set on fire and burned to death on a subway train in Brooklyn. Authorities on Tuesday identified Debrina Kawam, 61, of New Jersey as the victim of the seemingly random 22 December attack that burned her body beyond recognition. Sebastian Zapeta, 33, is accused…
Abigail Breslin Slams “Crucifying” of Women Amid Blake Lively’s Suit
Abigail Breslin shared an emotional essay about her experience navigating toxic masculinity in Hollywood amid Blake Lively’s legal complaints against It Ends With Us costar Justin Baldoni. Abigail Breslin is sharing her experience. Following Blake Lively’s allegations against Justin Baldoni, the Little Miss Sunshine star reflected on her own experience with toxic masculinity in the film industry.…
Northern lights may brighten some New Year’s skies over the U.S.
By Chandelis Duster Fireworks may not be the only thing lighting up the skies as the clock strikes midnight ringing in the new year. The northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, are forecast to be visible across parts of North America starting Tuesday night, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather…
Great Guinness heist: thieves stole truck carrying 35,000 pints
Revealed: lorry with 400 kegs of the Irish stout onboard disappeared from Northamptonshire depot, sources say In the days leading up to Christmas, stout-lovers were left reeling from a nationwide shortage of Guinness so severe that some pubs were forced to ration pints of the “black stuff” as taps began to run dry. Supermarkets remain…
Sephora Sale: $148 in Kiehl’s for $54, $8 Fenty Lipstick & More
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Tarte, Charlotte Tilbury, Glossier, Peter Thomas Roth, and Pat McGrath are all on sale at Sephora! Don’t miss these must-have makeup, skincare, and hair care deals! Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. The…
Israel’s hospital attacks have put Gaza healthcare on brink of collapse, says UN
Assaults on medical facilities could amount to war crimes in certain circumstances, human rights office report says Israel’s pattern of sustained attacks on Gaza’s hospitals and medical workers has brought the coastal strip’s healthcare system to the brink of “total collapse”, according to a report by the UN’s human rights office. The UN high commissioner…
Johnnie Walker: Radio’s rock ‘n’ roll pirate
Johnnie Walker’s long radio career was shaped by his early years as a pirate broadcaster in the 1960s, bobbing around on the ocean on Radio Caroline. Even 50 years later, his wife Tiggy would refer to him as “the pirate”. It remained more than apt, given that his subsequent time on mainstream radio was marked…
India mourns former PM Manmohan Singh with Delhi state funeral
People line streets to pay tribute to man who steered India through some of its most turbulent economic times India bade farewell to former prime minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of the country’s economic transformation, with a state funeral in New Delhi, complete with full honours and a 21-gun salute. Sikh priests chanted hymns as…
UK weather warnings dampen New Year celebrations
New Year’s Eve events across the UK have been cancelled as the country braces for high winds, heavy rain and snow. Most parts of the UK are covered by at least one Met Office weather warning until Wednesday. Transport delays are “likely” as strong winds may reach speeds of up to 70mph in parts of…