Jury selection in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial begins today
Isabella Gomez Sarmiento Jury selection for the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will begin in New York City today. The media mogul, who’s been in custody since his arrest last September, faces criminal charges for sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transporting to engage in prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty on all charges. The selection […]
Mysterious Glowing Structure Discovered Near Solar System
Giant, Glowing Gas Cloud Discovered Just 300 Light-Years Away An enormous glowing cloud that contains approximately 3,400 solar masses worth of gas has been discovered near the solar system By Keith Cooper & SPACE.com A crescent-shaped gas cloud has been spotted on the edge of the so-called Local Bubble, shown here in this artist’s illustration […]
What Amazon’s Project Kuiper vs. SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Mega Constellation Wars Mean for Earth
What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but experts remain concerned about space debris and astronomy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Test launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper on a United Launch […]
Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th Daily Drops Just Started
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Is There Any Sound in Space?
The UniverseFridays Can There Be Sound in Space? It seems contrary to common knowledge, but sound can travel through some parts of space quite well By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Sound—in the form of shock waves—helps sculpt the beautiful, delicate structures of some supernova remnants, such as those seen here in a Hubble […]
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery’s Kids Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery’s kids Stella Luna and Eli stepped out to support the Grey’s Anatomy alum at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony on April 29. See the rare family outing. Ellen Pompeo‘s kids are all grown up. The Grey’s Anatomy star was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk…
If HPV Infection Increases Heart Disease Risk, Can Vaccination Lower It?
HPV Infection May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease. Could Vaccination Lower It? A vaccine that blocks infection with the human papillomavirus has helped to lower cervical cancer rates. Researchers want to find out if the shot also prevents heart attacks By Liz Szabo edited by Tanya Lewis Human papilloma virus (HPV) illustration. Human papillomavirus…
Why Google’s search engine trial is about AI
Jaclyn Diaz When the U.S. Department of Justice originally brought — and then won — its case against Google, arguing that the tech behemoth monopolized the search engine market, the focus was on, well … search. Back then, in 2020, the government’s antitrust complaint against Google had few mentions of artificial intelligence or AI chatbots.…
Canada election: Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre loses seat he held since 2004
Following election loss to Mark Carney’s Liberals, Poilievre is likely to face questions over his future as party leader Canada’s Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, has lost his own seat in the country’s general election, in a stunning blow for the 45-year-old career politician who until recently had been widely expected to become the country’s next…
Click That Brick! LEGO “Jurassic World” Dinosaur Fossils: Tyrannosaurus rex
With a new Jurassic World movie coming out this summer, it’s no coincidence that LEGO has just released another set in their Jurassic World/Jurassic Park line. And while this set does include adorable Minifigures of Doctors Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler, it stands alongside the other, smaller Dinosaur Fossil sets like the Triceratops Skull and T. rex…
Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing the National Climate Assessment
Trump Dismisses Scientists Writing Key Climate Report President Trump has dismissed hundreds of scientists working on the congressionally mandated National Climate Assessment, raising concerns about whether the void will be filled with pseudoscience By Scott Waldman & E&E News Firefighters watch as flames and smoke move through a valley in the Forest Ranch area of…
Fears for health of Alaa Abd el-Fattah and mother as hunger strikes take toll
Activist jailed in Egypt receives medical treatment and family worry his mother Laila Soueif is ‘dying in slow motion’ The family of the imprisoned British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah say they fear for his health along with that of his mother, Laila Soueif, as both continued their hunger strikes to demand his freedom. Relatives of…
Canada will deal with Trump ‘on our terms’, Carney tells BBC
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said his country deserves respect from the US and will only enter trade and security talks with President Donald Trump “on our terms”. Speaking exclusively to the BBC as the polls were closing, Carney said he would only visit Washington when there was a “serious discussion to be had”…
Golden Bachelor’s Theresa Nist Reacts to Ex Gerry Turner’s New Romance
Nearly one year after Theresa Nist and Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner finalized their divorce, his ex reflected on his new romance with girlfriend Lana. Theresa Nist is glad to see Gerry Turner in paradise. After the Golden Bachelor star debuted his new relationship with a woman named Lana, Theresa, whose divorce from Gerry was…
Appeals court pauses Tufts student’s transfer to Vermont in immigration detention case
By The Associated Press A federal appeals court has paused a judge’s order to bring a Turkish Tufts University student from a Louisiana immigration detention center back to New England this week so it can consider an emergency motion filed by the government. The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in New York, ruled…
Trump made Carney’s turnaround victory possible
Mark Carney and the Liberal Party have claimed a remarkable victory in the Canadian election – and it appears to have come with a big assist from Donald Trump. The US president’s constant badgering of America’s northern neighbour and taunts about making it the 51st US state since his return to office in January coincided…
Sebastian Stan Debuts Shaved Head in Shocking Hair Transformation
Sebastian Stan showed off his newly shaved head at the April 28 premiere of Thunderbolts* in Los Angeles. See his dramatic hair transformation. Marvel at Sebastian Stan‘s new look. The Captain America star unveiled a major hair transformation on April 28, stepping out to the Los Angeles premiere of Thunderbolts*—in which he reprises his MCU role of…
How Trump’s EPA Plans to Undo Climate Rules
How Trump’s EPA Plans to Undo the Scientific Justification for Climate Rules President Trump’s EPA administrator Lee Zeldin seems to be focusing on costs to industry in an effort to dismantle the scientific justification for climate regulations By Jean Chemnick & E&E News The Environmental Protection Agency flag flies outside the EPA headquarters in Washington…
Trump wants to bypass immigration courts. Experts warn it’s a ‘slippery slope.’
Ximena Bustillo President Trump is chipping away at the right to due process within the immigration court system, immigration lawyers and former judges say, in an effort to fast-track deportations. Over the course of his first few months in office, the administration has removed some protections from deportation, cancelled grants that provided legal representation to…
Tuesday briefing: How Trump’s threats to Canada led to a Liberal victory
Good morning. At the beginning of the year, Canada’s Conservatives had a 25-point lead over the Liberal government, and their leader, Pierre Poilievre, looked a dead cert to be the country’s next prime minister. But as the votes cast in yesterday’s election have been counted, the story of the campaign has been confirmed: victory for…
Supermarkets turn down graduates as vacancies drop
Young people have told the BBC they are finding it harder than ever to get a job, with some graduates frustrated at being turned down for roles at supermarkets. The government says getting more young people into work is a priority but UK job vacancies are at their lowest level in nearly four years. The…
90 Day Fiancé’s Gino Palazzolo Regrets Opening Jasmine Pineda Marriage
90 Day Fiancé‘s Gino Palazzolo and Jasmine Pineda stirred controversy over their open marriage. After she and boyfriend Matt Branistareanu had a baby together, Gino expressed regret. Gino Palazzolo thinks his and Jasmine Pineda‘s open marriage was a mistake. The 54-year-old reflected on their relationship on the upcoming 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort Tell-All…
What Amazon’s Project Kuiper vs. SpaceX’s Starlink Satellite Mega Constellation Wars Mean for Earth
What the Amazon vs. SpaceX Satellite Mega Constellation War Means for Earth Amazon has launched its first operational Project Kuiper satellites in its attempt to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink—but experts remain concerned about space debris and astronomy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Test launch for Amazon’s Project Kuiper on a United Launch…
Congress approves a revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump
By Ayana Archie The bill was introduced by Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in January, and approved by the Senate in February. “Today’s bipartisan passage of the Take It Down Act is a powerful statement that we stand united in protecting the dignity, privacy, and safety of our children,” Melania Trump said Monday. “I am thankful…
Trump’s first 100 days supercharged a global ‘freefall of rights’, says Amnesty
World now in era of repressive regimes’ impunity, climate inaction and unchecked corporate power, says report The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency have “supercharged” a global rollback of human rights, pushing the world towards an authoritarian era defined by impunity and unchecked corporate power, Amnesty International warns today. In its annual report on…
Bird-Watching Tips as Migration Season Peaks
Bird Migration Is Peaking in the U.S.—Here’s How to Watch The spectacle of spring bird migration is in full swing, and you can get in on the action By Kate Wong edited by Jeanna Bryner A male Blackburnian warbler (Setophaga fusca) singing a territorial song. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The spring migration of…
Canadians head to polls in election upturned by Trump
Liberals favored to beat Conservatives as US president issues fresh threats to annex Canada Canadians head to the polls in a federal election overshadowed by fury at Donald Trump’s threats to the country’s sovereignty and fears over his escalating trade war. In the final days of a month-long campaign – described by all party leaders…
African diplomats urge UK government to back bill to speed up debt restructurings
Exclusive: Countries are struggling to manage expensive loans, with much of debt transacted through London Diplomats from eight southern and east African countries have signed a letter calling on the UK government to support a private member’s bill that aims to speed up debt restructurings, after economic crises meant countries were unable to pay back…
Eagles’ Saquon Barkley Reacts to Criticism Over Donald Trump Outing
Philadelphia Eagles’ player Saquon Barkley addressed criticism of his spending time with President Donald Trump ahead of the team’s Super Bowl celebration at the White House. Saquon Barkley is intercepting any backlash. The Philadelphia Eagles’ player addressed criticism he received over his recent outing with President Donald Trump—which saw Saquon play golf with Trump on…
Scientific American’s 1925 Coverage of Eclipses, Mediums and Inventions
Solar Shadow Play, Seances for Science, and More from Our 1925 Coverage We present a historical romp through Scientific American—100 years ago. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. I was out of the office taking a little break last week,…
A major power outage is reported in Spain and Portugal, disabling their capitals
By The Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain — A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines. It is rare to have such a widespread outage there. Spanish generator Red Eléctrica said it affected the Iberian peninsula and the incident is…
Putin announces three-day Russian ceasefire in Ukraine next week
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary ceasefire for the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin said the ceasefire would run from the morning of 8 May until 11 May – which coincides with victory celebrations to mark the end of World War Two. In response, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called for an immediate…
Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients, lab-testing by BBC finds
Baby food pouches from six of the UK’s leading brands are failing to meet key nutritional needs of babies and toddlers – with parents being “misled” by their marketing – BBC Panorama has been told. Laboratory testing of 18 pouches made by Ella’s Kitchen, Heinz, Piccolo, Little Freddie, Aldi and Lidl found many to be…
Why GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Are Hard to Make into Pills
Ozempic Shots Have Taken Off. Why Haven’t GLP-1 Pills? Some experts say oral versions of popular weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy could offer people more flexibility and accessibility. What’s keeping the pills from taking off? By Hannah Seo edited by Lauren J. Young Popular weight-loss and type 2 diabetes drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic…
Fears of Boko Haram comeback stir in Nigerian birthplace of Maiduguri
Threat from jihadists had widely been perceived to be extinguished, but recent clashes suggest otherwise On the road running from Maiduguri’s airport to the city, the freshly repainted walls of a girls’ college stood in defiant opposition to a years-long campaign by the jihadists of Boko Haram to make good on their name, which translates…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reveals Daughter Asked Why He Didn’t Like Her
When it comes to repairing the relationships with his kids, Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown has quite the mountain to climb. But he made the first step with daughter Aspyn on the series’ April 27 episode. Now that Kody Brown has officially divided himself from three of his former brides, the Sister Wives star truly feels his…
Supreme Court to hear school disability discrimination case
Nina Totenberg The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case testing the reach of federal laws that promise special help for children with disabilities in public schools. Ava Tharpe is a teenage girl who suffers from serious disabilities caused by a rare form of epilepsy. She needs assistance with everyday tasks like walking and…
Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Slams Ex Kody for Comparing Robyn to Model
On Sister Wives‘ season 19 episode 22, which airs April 27, one of Kody Brown’s exes, Janelle Brown, shared that he had compared his remaining wife Robyn Brown to a “Diesel Jeans model.” Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown is sharing her beef with Kody Brown. During the April 27 episode of the TLC show reality show, the 55-year-old…
Homes destroyed and 1,500 detained in Kashmir as India cracks down following attacks
By Bilal Kuchay , Omkar Khandekar PULWAMA, India — Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir after a militant attack killed 26 people last week, a top police officer told NPR. Several homes linked to alleged militants were also destroyed. India accused Pakistan of having a connection to the attack —…
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk
To Reduce Dementia Risk, Treat High Blood Pressure Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone’s risk of developing dementia By Liz Szabo edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Treating high blood pressure for as little as four years can cut the risk of dementia by 15 percent, according to clinical…
Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder
Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the scene The suspect in a car-ramming attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder, prosecutors have said. More charges…
Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead
A 30-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada. The attack at a festival which celebrated Filipino culture left 11 dead and dozens more injured. Work to identify some victims was continuing on Sunday evening, and…
Child Asthma Will Worsen with Trump’s Pollution Rollbacks and RFK, Jr.’s CDC Cuts
Childhood Asthma Will Worsen with Pollution Rollbacks and CDC Cuts President Trump has ordered agencies to act “urgently” to curb asthma—a goal at odds with moves to roll back air pollution limits and with RFK, Jr., cutting CDC experts By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | When EPA announced its intent to roll back…
‘Prophetic’ letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction
By Rebecca Rosman When first-class passenger Col. Archibald Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, he drafted a letter to a friend. “It is a fine ship,” he wrote, “but I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” Five days later, the “unsinkable” ship struck an iceberg…
HoMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Kids Are Following in Her Footsteps
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle shared royally adorable pics of their red-headed children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet stopping to smell the roses. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s children have inherited not just their dad’s red hair, but also their mom’s love of gardening. The Duchess of Sussex shared new photos of son Prince Archie, 5,…
Myanmar’s army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly
Days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar at the end of March, killing at least 3,700 people, the country’s ruling junta agreed to a halt in its devastating military campaign. It then violated that ceasefire, again and again. I went inside rebel-held territory in the eastern Karenni state for 10 days from mid-April. I witnessed…
US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations
‘The Chinese will see this high tariff level is unsustainable for their business,’ says Scott Bessent The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said “there is a path” to an agreement with China over tariffs after he had interactions with his Chinese counterparts last week in Washington. “I had interaction with my Chinese counterparts, but it…
Ukrainian families divided by Russian occupation hang on and hope to be reunited
Eleanor Beardsley ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — On a recent Saturday morning, several dozen volunteers at a youth center are weaving strips of cloth to make camouflage netting for the Ukrainian army. They are in the capital of Ukraine’s southeastern province of Zaporizhzhia, about two-thirds of which is controlled by Russian forces. The front line is 25…
Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Interim guidance on single-sex spaces is “ill-considered and impractical” and should be withdrawn, the Green Party has said. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer told the BBC the guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination, while Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said there were questions over how it would be enforced. Asked if the…
Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th Daily Drops Just Started
Get ready to jump to hyperspace. Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th launches are here with new collectibles, apparel, and gear dropping every day leading up to the galaxy’s biggest celebration. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. …
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing Baby warty birch caterpillars vibrate when threatened—before swinging away like Spider-Man By Rohini Subrahmanyam edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! When facing an intruder, animals generally tend to fight, flee or simply freeze. But certain baby caterpillars do…
Nine people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd
Man arrested after incident at Filipino Lapu Lapu event, as police say they are confident it was not terrorism Nine people were killed and others injured when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening. Police said they were confident the incident was not an act…
How Plastic, Glass and Paper Move through the Recycling System
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process By Alex Jordan & The Conversation US A truck dumps its contents of recyclable items…
Pope Francis’ tomb adorned with single rose as first images released
Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. A single, white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the name he was known by during his pontificate, below a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight. The late pope was laid to rest at the…
Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators
Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work Meta is facing a second set of lawsuits in Africa over the psychological distress experienced by content moderators employed to take down disturbing social media content including depictions of murders, extreme violence and child sexual abuse.…
Parachute for Target Collection Is Here: Luxurious Linens from $12
Explore Parachute for Target’s collection of plush towels, luxe linens, cozy duvet covers, and soft robes, offering high-quality comfort at affordable prices to elevate your home effortlessly. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If you’re looking to upgrade…
Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it’s destabilized by Trump’s job cuts
By Marisa Peñaloza , Hansi Lo Wang Shirley Hopkins built careers for herself and countless other Black workers through a federal government job. While working in the National Institutes of Health’s human resources office, she became known as the “recruitment lady.” It wasn’t spelled out in her job description, but she made it her personal…
Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them By Dan Vergano Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano In the Trump administration’s…
Tom Holland, Zendaya Make First Joint Appearance Since Getting Engaged
Tom Holland and Zendaya were photographed together for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in early 2025. Zendaya brought a special guest with her to work. The 28-year-old hung out with her fiancé, Tom Holland, on the set of the upcoming third season of Euphoria in Los Angeles April 25. It marked the…
‘Kicking butt’ or ‘going too fast’? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
When Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the help of voters who represented a diverse coalition of backgrounds – truck drivers, veterans, business owners and more. They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump’s enduring appeal. But 100 days after he took office, how…
Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77
Tom Dreisbach The first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, former Secretary Alexis Herman, has died at the age of 77. Former President Bill Clinton nominated Herman to the role, which she held from 1997 to 2001, following a career in social work, civil rights and Democratic politics. “Hillary and I are deeply…
Trump says US ships should have free use of Panama and Suez canals
US president tasks secretary of state Marco Rubio with making ‘immediate’ progress Donald Trump has demanded free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress “immediately”. Trump has for months been calling for the United States to take control of the Panama…
Thousands line streets of Rome as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral
The first South American pontiff passed away on Monday aged 88, marking the end of a 12-year pontificate. As the Italian capital woke up to a hazy morning, teenage pilgrims, nuns and priests of all denominations filed silently down the streets leading to the Vatican. Many of the streets around St Peter’s Basilica were closed…
Fifty years since the sky fell: how the Vietnam war changed Australia
On the anniversary of Liberation Day, members of Australia’s Vietnamese community look back at the sacrifices made in pursuit of ‘a good life’ “It’s like the world collapsed,” says Thi Xa Nguyen, looking back 50 years to the fall of Saigon. She was living in the coastal town of Vũng Tàu where the soldiers of…
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch
Celebrate Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Birthday with Stunning Images Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990 By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings The Tarantula Nebula, located about 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud bordering our Milky Way, is packed with ionized hydrogen gas dotted by supernova…