How Supermassive Black Holes Can Become Cosmic Nightmares
The UniverseFridays Do We Live in a Haunted Galaxy? Huge eruptions from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole in the distant past may have sterilized much of the inner galaxy By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait Galaxies are spooky […]
Why an interstellar comet has scientists excited
Jaclyn Diaz An ancient comet that entered our solar system this summer is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about distant planetary systems far beyond the reach of any spacecraft, researchers say. The comet is special both because it is interstellar — meaning it came from outside our solar system — and also because […]
Did Astronomers Photograph UFOs Orbiting Earth in the 1950s?
UFOs Are Just One Explanation for Mysterious Patterns in Old Telescope Data New peer-reviewed research reporting strange lights in the pre-space-age sky is sparking curiosity and controversy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings For generations, UFO enthusiasts have longed for claims of aliens visiting Earth to be seriously investigated by scientists. Now they are […]
Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands
For many, Dungeons & Dragons may seem like a insurmountable entry point to the world of RPGs, and, in many ways, especially without at least one seasoned veteran in your group, it isn’t necessarily an incorrect assumption. The all new Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands aims to eliminate that hurdle […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Time Loop Shenanigans in ‘Chronofiends!!’
The research station is stuck in an ever-shrinking time loop—use your time-manipulating powers to accomplish your objectives before time runs out! Chronofiends!! (yes, the exclamation points are part of the title) is a cooperative time-loop game for 1 to 4 players, ages 13 and up, and takes about 90 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking […]
Search for survivors after Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week
Six crew members have been rescued and at least three others killed after a cargo ship was attacked by Yemen’s Houthis and sank in the Red Sea, a European naval mission says. The Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated Eternity C was carrying 25 crew when it sustained significant damage and lost all propulsion after being hit by rocket-propelled…
Texas Floods Were a Known Risk, but Little Has Been Done for Protection
Texas Did Little to Brace for Floods despite Knowing Risks Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them By Mike Lee, Thomas Frank, Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Gov. Greg Abbott arrives at a news conference on July 08, 2025 in Hunt,…
Trump praises English of the leader of Liberia – where English is the official language
Trump inquired where Liberian president Joseph Boakai got his language skills during meeting with African leaders Donald Trump was basking in the praise of a group of African leaders on Wednesday, when the Liberian president took the microphone. “Liberia is a longtime friend of the United States and we believe in your policy of making…
Andy Samberg Makes Rare Comment About Wife Joanna Newsom
Saturday Night Live star Andy Samberg shared a peek into his romance with musician Joanna Newsom, with whom he tied the knot in 2013 and shares two kids. Andy Samberg is never on a lonely island with Joanna Newsom by his side. The Saturday Night Live alum, who tied the knot with the musician in…
Tracking Coral Reef Health with Bioacoustics
Hear the Sounds of a Sick Coral Reef The underwater world relies on sound signals—so what happens when a noisy reef falls silent? By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Jeffery DelViscio Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. In case you missed it we’re spending this week revisiting some of our favorite…
Joanna Gaines Talks Sending Oldest Daughter Ella Off to College
Fixer Upper‘s Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines unpacked their conflicting emotions of sending daughter Ella Gaines, 18, off to college this year. Joanna Gaines is fixing up her emotions as she prepares for another one of her kids to head off to college. The Fixer Upper star—who shares Drake, 20, Ella, 18, Duke, 17, Emmie, 15, and Crew, 7, with husband Chip…
After Iran’s war with Israel, questions return about Khamenei’s potential successors
Jackie Northam In the aftermath of the 12-day war in June between Israel and Iran, questions have arisen about Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is 86 years old and was a potential Israeli target during the conflict, leading to speculation about who might succeed him. There has only been one previous time when…
Seven-year-old Southport survivor fought to save others, mum tells inquiry
A seven-year-old Southport survivor “fought like hell” to save herself and others as the attack took place, her mother has told a public inquiry. The Southport Inquiry heard statements from the families of four girls who survived despite being severely injured during the attacks on 29 July 2024. The mother of one of those girls,…
South Sudan says eight deportees from the US are under government care
Deportees include two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and one each from Vietnam, Laos and Mexico War-torn South Sudan has said it is holding a group of eight men controversially deported from the United States. Only one of them is from South Sudan. The rest comprise two people from Myanmar, two from Cuba, and…
Baseline knowledge: Where tennis comes from and how the game has changed
By Rachel Treisman If you feel like everyone is talking about tennis, you’re definitely not alone. The sport has surged in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, when millions flocked to their local courts for some socially distanced activity. And for many, it wasn’t just a phase: According to the latest research shared by the United…
Gregg Wallace warned by top barrister not to ‘say women made it up’
Gregg Wallace has been warned by one of the country’s most senior barristers not to say the women coming forward with claims against him are making things up. The comments from Baroness Helena Kennedy, who chairs a watchdog aimed at improving standards of behaviour in the creative industries, come after 50 more people contacted BBC…
Canadian police seize largest ever weapons cache in terrorism inquiry
RCMP arrested and charged four people who were trying to form an ‘anti-government militia’ and capture land Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in the province of Quebec. The scope of material…
Flood Forecasts in Texas and Beyond Could Worsen with Trump NWS Cuts
Flood Forecasts Could Worsen as Trump’s NWS Cuts Take Hold Forecasts and warnings largely worked during the recent flooding catastrophe in Texas. Those systems are expected to degrade as President Donald Trump’s cuts to the National Weather Service, satellites and other key services take hold By Scott Waldman, Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Search and…
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Achieve firmer, smoother, and more youthful skin with this anti-aging cream. It helps reduce fine lines and boosts hydration for a radiant complexion. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator…
Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
A deadly crackdown on student-led protests in Bangladesh last year was authorised by then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, according to audio of one of her phone calls verified by BBC Eye. In the audio, which was leaked online in March, Hasina says she authorised her security forces to “use lethal weapons” against protesters and that…
Whiter Teeth for Less? Snag These Prime Day Deals from Crest, Lumineux
Make your smile sparkle. Discover the best Prime Day deals on teeth whitening strips, LED lights, whitening pens, and more. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which…
Gut Microbe Deficiency in U.S. Babies Tied to Asthma, Allergies, Autoimmune Disorders
Most U.S. Babies Are Deficient in Key Gut Microbes Essential for Their Health Babies lacking in key gut bacteria are at greater risk of developing asthma, allergies or eczema By Rachel Nuwer edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Dirty diapers are more than a messy reality of infant care—baby poop can be an indicator of an infant’s…
In Kerrville, community rushes in to help after flooding
By Juana Summers , Erika Ryan , Megan Lim , Tyler Bartlam , Courtney Dorning In Kerr County, Texas, people say they’re eager to help their neighbors who have lost everything due to flooding. The community has found a gathering place in a local church. JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: When you talk to people here in…
Firefighters from Mexico aid Texas flood search and rescue: ‘There are no borders’
Team of firefighters and first responders volunteer along Guadalupe River after mass flooding in show of solidarity A contingent of firefighters and first responders from Mexico arrived in Texas over the weekend to aid in search and rescue efforts following the devastating flooding of the Guadalupe River in a show of solidarity with their northern…
King and Macron toast ‘ever closer’ UK-France ties at state banquet
The King said relations between the UK and France are growing “ever closer” as he hosted Emmanuel Macron at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle. The French president spoke of his confidence in ties between the countries as the pair dined alongside members of the Royal Family and some 160 guests, including Sir Mick…
Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now
By Nina Totenberg , Anuli Ononye The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that had blocked President Trump’s executive order requiring government agencies to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal employees. The order was unsigned. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who was appointed to the court by President Biden, dissented. Justice Sonia…
WWE Stars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch’s Los Angeles Home Burglarized
The Los Angeles home of WWE superstars Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch was reportedly burglarized July 8, just hours after the real-life couple appeared at a Monday Night Raw event. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch are wrestling with a scary situation. The WWE Raw superstars’ home in Playa del Rey, Calif., was burglarized in the…
Haiti’s renowned Hotel Oloffson is burned down by gangs
Gothic gingerbread building in Port-au-Prince hosted illustrious parties and guests including Mick Jagger Haiti’s once-illustrious Hotel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread building that inspired books, hosted parties and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, has been burned down by gangs. Hundreds of Haitians and foreigners mourned as the news spread across social media,…
Gregg Wallace sacked from MasterChef as 50 more people make claims
Gregg Wallace has been sacked as MasterChef presenter as a result of an inquiry into alleged misconduct, BBC News understands. It comes as 50 more people have approached the BBC with fresh claims about the TV presenter – including allegations he groped one MasterChef worker and pulled his trousers down in front of another. Wallace…
Cutting-Edge Physics and Chemistry Now Unfold One Attosecond at a Time
Cutting-Edge Physics and Chemistry Unfold One Quintillionth of a Second at a Time An attosecond—or 0.000000000000000001 second—is no time at all for a person. That is not so for electrons, atoms and molecules, and laser-wielding scientists are revealing the action By Ivan Amato & Knowable Magazine Just about anybody who played hide-and-seek as a kid…
Justin Bieber Brings 10-Month-Old Baby Jack Along for Studio Session
Justin Bieber proved that his and Hailey Bieber’s son Jack Blues Bieber may be following in his footsteps with a father-son outing at a recording studio. Justin Bieber’s upcoming project may have a special feature. After The “Yummy” singer and wife Hailey Bieber’s 10-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber recently accompanied his dad to session in the studio. …
With Indus Waters Treaty in the balance, Pakistan braces for more water woes
By Betsy Joles ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — High in the Himalayas, the Indus River flows over the Tibetan Plateau before branching into a web of tributaries that stretch through India and Pakistan and converge to empty into the Arabian Sea. For more than six decades, this river network has been divided between the two countries according…
Man kidnapped by Argentina’s military regime as baby is reunited with relatives
Forty-nine-year-old is 140th child found by Grandmothers of the Plaza de Mayo, who search for people ‘disappeared’ under 1976-83 dictatorship A man taken from his mother as a newborn by Argentina’s military has been reunited with his relatives after almost 50 years. The man, 49, whose identity was not disclosed for privacy reasons, was identified…
Addiction Risk Shows up in Children’s Brain Scans before Drug Use Starts
Massive Study Flips Our Story of Addiction and the Brain Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip By Maia Szalavitz edited by Allison Parshall For decades, Americans have been told a simple story about addiction: taking drugs damages the brain—and the…
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2025: Dates, Restocks & Deals To Shop Now
Not sure how to navigate the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale? Here’s your guide to the best deals on Dyson, Free People, and more. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Mark your calendars: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially…
Norman Tebbit, key Thatcher ally, dies aged 94
Norman Tebbit, who served as a cabinet minister in Margaret Thatcher’s government, has died aged 94. Throughout the 1980s he worked as the chairman of the Conservative Party and led departments including trade and industry and employment. A loyal ally of Thatcher, Lord Tebbit backed her agenda, bringing in laws designed to curb union power…
Trump says U.S. will resume sending weapons to Ukraine after pausing last week
Joanna Kakissis KYIV, Ukraine — The Pentagon said on Monday that it will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine at the request of President Trump, reversing a Pentagon decision a week ago to pause air defense shipments already en route to the Ukrainian military. In a statement, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the weapons would…
Texas floods death toll climbs to more than 100
The death toll from flash floods that struck central Texas on Friday has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing. Search and rescue teams are wading through mud-piled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region, but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four…
Why Did Texas Flash Flood Waters Rise So Quickly?
Why Did Waters Rise So Quickly in the Texas Flash Floods? Flash floods happen when heavy rains unleash more water than the ground can absorb, causing that water to pile up and flow to low-lying areas By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Two women survey the damage caused by flash flooding on the bank…
Trump says Bolsonaro ‘not guilty of anything’ amid Brazil coup trial
President Lula rejects foreign ‘interference’ as Trump claims far-right former leader victim of ‘witch-hunt’ Donald Trump has issued his strongest defence to date of Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro, claiming the far-right leader is the victim of a “witch-hunt” in his home country. Posting on his social media platform Truth Social on Monday, the US…
LeAnn Rimes Details “Craziness” of Affair With Eddie Cibrian
LeAnn Rimes reflected on “all of the craziness” over her affair with now-husband Eddie Cibrian. The pair started dating in 2009 while married to Dean Sheremet and Brandi Glanville, respectively. LeAnn Rimes can’t fight the moonlight, but she can learn more about herself. That’s why the singer said she looked inward at the height of…
NPR reports from Texas’ Kerr County, which saw the worst flooding
By Juana Summers , Megan Lim , Courtney Dorning , Erika Ryan , Tyler Bartlam Kerr County, Texas, experienced the worst of the flooding and has seen the highest death toll. NPR’s Juana Summers describes the scene where she arrived Monday morning. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: We begin this hour in central Texas, where catastrophic flooding…
JoJo Siwa Looks So Different With Bombshell Blonde Curly Hair
JoJo Siwa ditched her signature long, pin straight hair for a Bette Davis-inspired bob featuring loose curls in honor of her cover of Kim Carnes’ “Bette Davis Eyes.” JoJo Siwa is channeling Old Hollywood for her latest hair transformation. The “Karma” singer ditched her pin straight hair—which she typically styles in a high ponytail—for a…
DHS ends Temporary Protected Status for thousands from Nicaragua and Honduras
Juliana Kim The Trump administration is ending temporary legal protections for tens of thousands of migrants from Honduras and Nicaragua, citing improved conditions in both countries. Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, is a federal program that provides deportation protection and grants work permits to people from certain nations affected by war or natural disasters. Its…
The Benefits of Raising Conscientious Kids
The Science of ParentingMondays The Benefits of Raising Conscientious Kids Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run. Here are some tips to help them learn that trait By Jasmine Mote edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting My preschooler is obsessed with rules—and, more…
Near old Montana mine, special clinic for asbestos-related illness fights to survive
From By Aaron Bolton Dozens of feet of tubing connect Gayla Benefield to her oxygen machine so she can walk from room to room inside her home on the picturesque Kootenai River, surrounded by the Cabinet Mountains. Like many people who live in this remote town about 80 miles from the U.S.-Canada border, the 81-year-old…
DoJ to give up audio tapes of killing and torture of DEA agent Kiki Camarena
Major development in case against Rafael Caro Quintero accused of taking part in Camarena’s 1985 murder in Mexico The US justice department has begun to hand over audio recordings of the 1985 torture and killing of Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) special agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena to a Mexican kingpin’s legal defense team, according to a…
Young campers, teachers and football coach among Texas flood victims
An eight-year-old girl and the director of an all-girls’ summer camp are among the victims of flash floods in Texas that have claimed dozens of lives. Officials say most of the victims have been identified. Authorities have not yet released any names publicly. Here is what we know so far about the victims, many of…
Kansas City Chiefs Owner Mourns Death of Relative in Texas Floods
Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt and his family are mourning the loss of their 9-year-old cousin Janie Hunt, who was killed in the devastating Texas floods that hit Camp Mystic. The Hunt family is expressing their grief. After Texas-based Camp Mystic confirmed 27 campers and counselors have died in the flash floods that hit…
Pulsing Magma in Earth’s Mantle Drives Tectonic Plates Tearing Africa Apart
Magma Pulses Are Tearing Africa Apart Chemical fingerprints from volcanic rock offer hints of what’s happening in the mantle below the area where three rift zones meet in East Africa By Nora Bradford edited by Andrea Thompson Active lava flows spilling out of the Erta Ale volcano in Afar, Ethiopia. Join Our Community of Science…
Rubin Observatory Data Flood Will Let the Universe Alert Astronomers 10 Million Times a Night
Astronomers Brace for 10 Million Alerts a Night from Rubin Observatory Astronomers have never had this much data available this quickly before By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings Made from more than 1,100 images captured by NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the video begins with a close-up of two galaxies then zooms out to…
‘The worst day of my life:’ Texas’ Hill Country reels as deaths rise due to floods
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán KERRVILLE, Texas — Melvin and Melinda Harris were asleep in their grape-color motor home when they heard banging on the door. “Get out! It’s flooding!” Melvin Harris, 65, recalls the neighbors yelling in the early hours of Friday. He’s seen floods before, but this was different. The Guadalupe River had soared so much…
US completes deportation of eight men to South Sudan after legal wrangling
Eight were held for weeks at a US military base in Djibouti while their legal challenge played out in court Eight men deported from the US in May and held under guard for weeks at an American military base in the African nation of Djibouti while their legal challenges played out in court have reached…
Australian woman guilty of murdering relatives with toxic mushroom meal
Australian woman Erin Patterson is guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch, a jury has found. The 50-year-old has also been found guilty of the attempted murder of the sole guest who survived the beef Wellington meal in 2023. Patterson’s much-watched trial in the small Victorian town of Morwell heard evidence suggesting…
Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?
US exports account for third of Vietnam’s GDP and 40% tariff on so-called transshipments – products with Chinese input – means uncertainty for manufacturers As news spread that Vietnam would become just the second nation to reach an initial tariff agreement with Washington, shares in the clothing companies and manufacturers that have a large footprint…
Jennifer Garner, Maria Shriver & More React to Devastating Texas Flood
After a devastating flash flood swept down the Guadalupe River in central Texas, leaving at least 70 dead and many more missing, stars like Khloe Kardashian and Jennifer Garner shared their support. Texas is facing an unimaginable tragedy. After catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on July 4, resulting in at least 70 fatalities, per NBC…
See Earth’s Forests as Never Before in Biomass Satellite’s First Images
See Earth’s Forests as Never Before in Biomass Satellite’s First Images New images from the European Space Agency’s Biomass mission show how the satellite uses advanced radar to map flows of carbon through our planet’s most precious and remote ecosystems By Emma R. Hasson edited by Lee Billings Just two months after its launch, the…
Is the UK really any safer 20 years on from 7/7?
There are extraordinary secret surveillance images – now largely forgotten – that in their own grainy and mysterious way, tell the story of missed opportunities that maybe, just maybe, could have stopped the horrific suicide attacks that took place in London 20 years ago. They are images of the ringleader of the 7/7 bombings –…
Texas officials race to find survivors after devastating floods
By Chandelis Duster Officials in Central Texas are desperately searching for survivors after a flash flood on Friday left at least 78 people dead and dozens unaccounted for, including many children. More than 850 people have been rescued so far — many by helicopters, officials said. Of the dead, 68 of the them were in…
Could AI Make Drone Shows Less Technically Challenging?
AI Could Broaden the Applications of Entertaining Drone Shows AI can allow engineers to focus on artistry over technical details for drone shows By Rachel Feltman, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. This Fourth of July some of the celebrants flocking to their local…
Musk forms new party after split with Trump over tax and spending bill
By The Associated Press BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — Elon Musk said he’s carrying out his threat to form a new political party after his fissure with President Donald Trump, announcing the America Party in response to the president’s sweeping tax cuts law. Musk, once an ever-present ally to Trump as he headed up the slashing…
Rescuers racing to find survivors after ferry bound for Bali carrying 65 people sinks
Thirty-five people have been rescued after ferry travelling from Java sank, killing six, rescue agency says Rescue teams were racing to find dozens of people missing after a ferry sank in rough seas late on Wednesday on its way to the Indonesian resort island Bali, killing six people. The KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which was…
Gaza ceasefire talks begin in Qatar as Netanyahu heads to Washington
Netanyahu said he thinks his meeting with the US president on Monday should help progress efforts to reach a deal for the release of more hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza. He said he had given his negotiators clear instructions to achieve a ceasefire agreement under conditions Israel has accepted. Hamas has said it has…
‘Will AI take my job?’ A trip to a Beijing fortune-telling bar to see what lies ahead
Amy Hawkins visits one of the many bars popping up across Chinese cities offering drinks, snacks and a vision of the future In the age of self-help, self-improvement and self-obsession, there have never been more places to look to for guidance. Where the anxious and the uncertain might have once consulted a search engine for…
Math’s Block-Stacking Problem Has a Preposterous Solution
This Block-Stacking Math Problem Has a Preposterous Solution You Need to See to Believe In principle, this impossible math allows for a glue-free bridge of stacked blocks that can stretch across the Grand Canyon—and into infinity By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Amanda Montañez Here’s a mind-blowing experiment that you can try at home:…