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…
Summer House star Paige DeSorbo detailed what led to her and Southern Charm star Craig Conover breaking up after three years of dating—and where they stand now. Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover are entering a season of change. The Summer House star recently confirmed she and the Southern Charm star have broken up after three…
Politics in 2025 will be dominated by a single controlling thought: do things start feeling any better? The answer to that will drive much else in the political conversation: the fortunes, mood and demeanour of the government, the revival or otherwise of the Conservatives and the prominence or otherwise of everyone else. 2024 was a…
Kristin Cavallari, who shares three kids with ex-husband Jay Cutler, posted a rare photo of their 9-year-old daughter Saylor, revealing the striking similarities between mom and daughter. Kristin Cavallari has a clone—and no, this is not a conspiracy theory. The Laguna Beach alum shared a rare photo of her 9-year-old daughter Saylor, whom she shares…
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Chinese hackers remotely accessed several U.S. Treasury Department workstations and unclassified documents after compromising a third-party software service provider, the agency said Monday. The department did not provide details on how many workstations had been accessed or what sort of documents the hackers may have obtained, but it said…
Police rushed to Edensor Park after two armed men were seen trying to break into a home alleged to have gang-related affiliations A man has been arrested after an alleged bungled gangland shooting resulted in a high-speed chase through south-west Sydney. Police had attended a home in Edensor Park about 1.30am on Tuesday after two…
There’s praise for Gareth Southgate’s knighthood across the front pages, accompanied by a number of different pictures of him while he was leading England’s men’s footballers. “Arise Sir Gareth,” declare the Daily Express and the Daily Star. “Southgate scores in new year honours,” says the Times. According to the Daily Mirror, he “lifted a nation…
Three months after Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma’s wedding ceremony in Italy, the couple legally tied the knot in second celebration in Sydney, Australia surrounded by family. Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma‘s marriage is aca-official. Three months after have a wedding ceremony in Italy, the Pitch Perfect star and fashion designer legally tied the knot…
By The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials said Monday they will conduct safety inspections of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by the country’s airlines, as they struggle to determine what caused a plane crash that killed 179 people a day earlier. Sunday’s crash, the country’s worst aviation disaster in decades, triggered…
Analysts argue 2024 is minor blip and that lobbying for relaxation of rules could harm industry in long term Affordable new electric family cars – particularly those that are EU-made – have been tough to come by in Europe for the past few years. There were no launches of homegrown electric models for less than…
In 2024 Sophie Ellis-Bextor played more shows than she ever has before – 110. To put this into context, Taylor Swift’s total for the year (albeit on a bigger scale) was 83. The singer is clear as to the reason – the film Saltburn. Or more specifically, the scene in Emerald Fennell’s black comedy about…
People living near the Murray River or adjacent regions urged to take extra precautions to avoid disease transmitted by mosquitoes A potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been found in a person in regional Victoria, the first case in Australia since 2022. Japanese encephalitis, a flavivirus related to dengue and yellow fever, was detected in a…
Two women whose daughters were murdered by their ex-partners have said a “bereaved mother is not to be messed with” after receiving honours for their campaign to strengthen domestic violence laws. Carole Gould and Julie Devey co-founded the group Killed Women after their daughters – Ellie Gould, 17, and Poppy Devey Waterhouse, 24 – were…
Dora Moono Nyambe, who rose to fame on TikTok and even captured the attention of Mr. Beast with her humanitarian efforts in Zambia, has died at 32. Read on to see the tributes that have poured in. The humanitarian community is mourning a devastating loss. Zambian teacher Dora Moono Nyambe, who rose to fame using…
Families of the dead remain at Muan international airport to demand more information, as criticism of airport layout mounts The investigation into Sunday’s plane crash in South Korea, in which all but two of the 181 people aboard died, intensified on Tuesday as authorities came under pressure to explain how the jetliner lost control and…
Senior Labour MP Emily Thornberry and Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, are among a number of politicians named in the New Year Honours list. Thornberry said she was “both honoured and surprised” to have been made a dame. Khan said it was already the “honour of my life to serve the city I love”…
Today show cohosts Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer weighed in with their thoughts when it came to a bedroom practice. The Today show is ready to put this debate to bed. Well, sort of. ICYMI, a few of the morning show’s cohosts including Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, Craig Melvin and Dylan…
Pradeep Dissanayake forced members to give him money and send hourly messages of praise before he sexually abused two girls, court of appeal says A Melbourne skin doctor established a Buddhist-Christian cult and used his “godlike status” to rape his followers’ children while forcing them to give him money and send hourly text messages of…
Myleene Klass has been recognised in this year’s New Year Honours for services to women’s health, miscarriage awareness and to charity. Speaking to the BBC, the musician and TV presenter said she was “utterly shocked and surprised” to be made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). She added that she was…
Hailey Bieber shared a few festive photos of her Christmas celebrations after welcoming her first baby—son Jack, 4 months—with husband Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber doesn’t wanna miss out on this holiday. Indeed, the singer and wife Hailey Bieber appear to be enjoying a cozy holiday season while celebrating their first Christmas with son Jack Bieber,…
Risk of east coast showers to continue on New Year’s Day, BoM says, while parts of NSW and Queensland set to stay dry and Victoria temperatures easing Some Australians will welcome the new year with showers and storms while others will continue sweltering through heatwave conditions. The risk of severe thunderstorms will continue for parts…
A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its worst crisis since Fidel Castro took power. A decade since the United States and Cuba restored diplomatic relations — which many believed would transform the island — Cuba is in its…
‘Providing an opportunity for people to apply for a visa that will probably never come seems both cruel and unnecessary’, review says Wait times for visas to bring parents to Australia are so long that nearly 2,300 applicants died before receiving a visa in the last three years, according to the home affairs department. The…
It’s time to bid farewell to 2024. While some reality stars, like Bravo’s Craig Conover and Paige DeSorbo, said goodbye to old romances this year, others said hello to new ones. Get the full report. Reality check: Relationships have ups and downs, and reality TV couples experienced several highs and lows this year. Take Bachelor…
Former sub-postmasters turned campaigners in the Post Office scandal have said they will fight on after being made OBEs in the New Year Honours list. Lee Castleton, Seema Misra, Chris Head and Jo Hamilton were honoured for services to justice. The group were thrust into the limelight after an ITV drama showed how hundreds of…
Friends last saw missing man Hadi Nazari, 24, descending the Hannels Spur Trail on Thursday The search for a 24-year-old hiker missing in Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day has entered its sixth day, with the man’s sister expressing fears about potential threats to his safety. Hadi Nazari, an experienced hiker whose birthday was on…
Officials said the agent was attacked by a group of migrants at a checkpoint in the northern state of Chihuahua after asking to see their identification papers. At least two migrants were arrested. By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and Annie Correal Reporting from Mexico City A federal immigration agent in Mexico was killed on Monday afternoon…
Sofia Richie, who welcomed baby Eloise with husband Elliot Grainge in May, recently shared the entertaining parenting trick she discovered. Sofia Richie is saying hello to a stylish way of keeping her daughter Eloise occupied. The 26-year-old—who welcomed her first baby with husband Elliot Grainge earlier this year—recently joked about the entertainment hack she discovered for…
From Taylor Swift to Charli XCX, women had a record-breaking year on the British charts, according to new figures from the British Phonographic Institute (BPI). Female pop artists topped the singles chart for an unprecedented 34 weeks – the highest ever figure. Twenty-one of those weeks belonged to Sabrina Carpenter, whose hit singles Espresso, Taste…
Two months after Liam Payne’s fatal fall in Argentina, five people have been charged in connection with his death—three being accused of negligent homicide and two being accused of drug supply. Several people are being held accountable for the death of Liam Payne. Two months after the One Direction alum suffered a fatal fall from the…
Senior ministers urged the then-Prime Minister Tony Blair to delay granting employment rights to eastern and central European workers when the EU expanded in 2004, newly-released files have revealed. In February that year, Foreign Secretary Jack Straw pointed out that Britain was alone amongst the bigger EU members in offering a “concession”. The concession meant…
Gulf province councillor says growing numbers are leaving, in what climate activist describes as a ‘humanitarian crisis’ Two years ago fisher Siri James lived on the southern coast of Papua New Guinea, in a small village near Pariva beach. But as the tides continued to rise, James was forced to move further in from the…
Middle East Crisis The hospital, Kamal Adwan, has been caught in the middle of Israel’s monthslong offensive against Hamas militants in northern Gaza. By Adam Rasgon and Abu Bakr Bashir Reporting from Jerusalem The Israeli military forced patients and staff members to leave one of the last functioning hospitals in northern Gaza on Friday, leaving…
On Christmas Eve, an autonomous spacecraft flew past the Sun, closer than any human-made object before it. Swooping through the atmosphere, Nasa’s Parker Solar Probe was on a mission to discover more about the Sun, including how it affects space weather at Earth. This was a landmark moment for humanity – but one without any…
Trump Transition President-elect Donald J. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canadian exports unless the country stops the flow of migrants and fentanyl to the U.S. By Ian Austen and Lisa Friedman Ian Austen reported from Ottawa, and Lisa Friedman from West Palm Beach, Fla. Two top Canadian ministers met on Friday with members…
Shameless star Emma Kenney celebrated Christmas with Paris Hilton’s brother Conrad Hilton, igniting rumors of a romance between the two. Paris Hilton’s younger brother Conrad Hilton may have a new lady in his life. And not just any lady, as he fueled relationship rumors with Shameless alum Emma Kenney in a new photo taken over…
The warrant was sought over Yoon’s controversial and short-lived decision to impose martial law early in December A South Korean court has approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on 3 December, investigating authorities said. The Corruption Investigation…
Night skies will light up on New Year’s Eve to welcome in 2025. Here’s your guide to child-friendly shows plus what time and where to see the fireworks in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country Night skies across Australia will light up on New Year’s Eve to herald the beginning of 2025. Whether you are…
Olympic gold-medallist Dame Laura Kenny is Britain’s most successful female athlete. She has two young boys but also had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy, and has always wondered if the physical toll of elite sport had damaged her fertility. The BBC News Health team has investigated. Dame Laura, 32, gave her body to cycling…
After Geoffrey Owens shared he was having financial struggles, the Cosby Show alum raised eyebrows by revealing he donated a $25,000 “handout” that he recieved from Nicki Minaj to charity. Geoffrey Owens‘ response to a star’s generous offering is raising eyebrows. After he admitted to experiencing financial hardships back in 2018, the Cosby Show alum—who…
Jimmy Carter dies at 100. By Natasha Frost Jimmy Carter, who from 1977 to 1981 served as the 39th president of the U.S., died yesterday at his home in Plains, Ga. At 100, he was the longest-living president in American history. Here’s our obituary. Carter was a lifelong farmer who worked with his hands building…
Some of the freed Ukrainians had been held since war’s early days, while Russians were captured in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive Russia and Ukraine have carried out a major prisoner exchange, with at least 150 people from each side returning home before New Year’s Eve, in a swap partly brokered by the United Arab Emirates. “The…
Visitors’ books from Downing Street signed by some of the most famous figures in recent history have been made public for the first time. World leaders and members of the Royal Family are among the names in the three red leather, gilt-tooled volumes being released by the National Archives, spanning 1970 to 2003. The names…
From supportive sports bras to compression leggings, these cute workout clothes will actually make you want to hit the gym. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Like everyone else, you’ve probably made a list of all the New Year’s resolutions you want to…
The police are investigating whether President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to lead an insurrection when he declared martial law and plunged the country into crisis. By Qasim Nauman and Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul A court in South Korea cleared the way for the police to detain President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning on Tuesday,…
The Welsh Ambulance Service has declared a critical incident because of increased demand across the 999 service and extensive hospital handover delays. It said more than 340 calls were waiting to be answered across Wales at the time the critical incident was declared on Monday evening. In addition, more than half of the trust’s ambulance…
Singer urged Tony Blair not to appoint African co-chair to commission on aid, UK government papers show The Live Aid campaigner Bob Geldof urged Tony Blair not to appoint an African co-chair to the UK-led organisation working to overhaul international aid to the continent because he thought African leadership was “very weak” on the issue,…
Three weeks before Paige DeSorbo revealed her breakup with Craig Conover, the Southern Charm star shared that marriage and kids were likely in their future, saying, “We’re playing the long game.” It looks like Craig Conover‘s relationship didn’t turn out exactly how he planned. Three weeks before Paige DeSorbo revealed she and the Southern Charm…
Stephen Fowler ATLANTA — Funeral services for former president Jimmy Carter have been released, spanning six days, three cities and multiple stops at places that held significance during his life. Carter died Sunday at the age of 100. In a release from the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, the group tasked with coordinating state funerals,…
Fourth seed Luke Littler is highest-seeded player left in his side of the draw Teenager Luke Littler survived a massive scare but beat Ryan Joyce 4-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the PDC World Darts Championship. The 17-year-old was again, as has been the case throughout the tournament, far from his best, particularly on doubles,…
Kate Beckinsale detailed some of the alleged mistreatment she faced in Hollywood, including a demand to pose for a photo shoot the day after a miscarriage. Kate Beckinsale is getting candid on some of her harder moments in Hollywood. In the wake of Blake Lively‘s legal complaint against her It Ends With Us costar Justin…
Newly released files show proposals to divert £2m – earmarked to prevent conflict in Africa – to fund scheme Tony Blair’s government discussed diverting £2m earmarked to prevent conflict in Africa in order to fund a controversial pilot scheme to process and house asylum-seekers in Tanzania, newly released government files show. Under the scheme, Britain…
By Ana Swanson Reporting from Washington The announcement comes after revelations in recent months that China had penetrated deep into U.S. telecommunications systems, gaining access to the phone conversations and text messages of U.S. officials and others. In a letter informing lawmakers of the episode, the Treasury Department said that it had been notified on…
Auroras May Light Up New Year’s Sky after Solar Outbursts Will still more auroras ring out 2024, a year marked by the celestial displays? By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings The northern lights seen over Lindisfarne Castle in England on October 10, 2024. The sun is bidding farewell to 2024 with a bang—or rather…
By Grant Blankenship PLAINS, Ga. — By late Monday morning, flags were at half-staff in this small downtown and the decorations were coming down—early. “This next week was gonna be our packing up Christmas,” said Jillian Williams, a fixture of the business community in this strip of shops by the railroad tracks where holly boughs…
Kristin Cavallari clarified whether she has beef with the Kardashian-Jenners after calling out Scott Disick for allegedly ending her friendship with Kourtney Kardashian. Kristin Cavallari is sharing her side of the story. After blaming Scott Disick for her alleged falling out with Kourtney Kardashian, Kristin set the record straight on their dynamic, saying she doesn’t “really…
To curb gang killings and a rise in homicides, the measure empowers the military to make arrests and allows the authorities to enter suspects’ homes without warrants and deny them bail. By Frances Robles and Prior Beharry Prior Beharry reported from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The government of Trinidad and Tobago, facing an…
The breach occurred in early December and was made public in a letter penned by the Treasury Department to lawmakers notifying them of the incident. The US agency characterised the breach as a “major incident”, and said it had been working with the FBI and other agencies to investigate the impact. A spokesman for the…
Former England football manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry have both been knighted in a New Year Honours list that also recognises the stars of the Olympic Games. 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson, who receives an MBE, is one of several medallists to be honoured following the summer games in Paris. Mayor of London Sadiq…
Kristin Cavallari shared she’s dating a new man—a retired athlete in his 40s—after her breakup with Mark Estes. Kristin Cavallari has a very big update. The Very Cavallari star—who split with TikToker Mark Estes in September after seven months of dating—shared that she’s dating a new man. As Kristin admitted on the Dec. 30 episode…