Can Life Survive the Death of the Sun?
The UniverseFridays When the Sun Becomes a Red Giant, Will Any Planet Be Safe? The future is bright—too bright—for life as we know it once the sun transforms into a red giant star By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of the far-future sun, swollen to become a red giant star, as […]
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy
Proof That Adult Brains Make New Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy Adult brains grow new neurons, and scientists have finally pinpointed where they come from By Nora Bradford edited by Allison Parshall Neural precursor cells (green) are have been difficult to identify in human brians. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For at least six decades, […]
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky
Astronomers Found the Most Self-Destructive Planet in the Sky This planet triggers flares on its star—spelling its ultimate doom By Jacek Krywko edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier In this artist’s impression, the planet HIP 67522 b sends a wave of energy along magnetic field lines toward the surface of its host star—triggering a massive flare […]
In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches
Eleanor Beardsley PARIS — A restrictive outdoor smoking ban has come into force in France, a country where café culture, which often includes a glass of wine and a cigarette, is a way of life. As of Sunday, smokers are no longer allowed to light up in public parks, at swimming pools, or at beaches, […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Deep Regrets’
Can you keep your sanity while fishing up increasingly strange things from the ocean? Deep Regrets is a strategic, horror-themed fishing game for 1-5 players, ages 16 and up, and takes about 30-150 minutes to play. The base game, along with the new expansion, Even Deeper Regrets, is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a […]
NASA Begins Mass Firings ahead of Trump Team’s Deadline
NASA Begins Mass Firings ahead of Trump Team’s Deadline Top advisers in NASA’s Office of the Chief Scientist are among the first to go amid a government-wide downsizing effort By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! NASA has abruptly closed its chief-scientist office, along with 2 other offices, firing 23…
German tourists’ ordeal reportedly ending as they are returned from US detention
Jessica Brösche to join Lucas Sielaff, who is reported to have returned to Germany on 6 March A German tourist detained by US immigration authorities is due to be deported back to Germany on Tuesday after spending more than six weeks in detention, including eight days in solitary confinement. Jessica Brösche, a 29-year-old tattoo artist…
Philippines’ Ex-President Duterte Arrested Under I.C.C. Warrant
Philippines’ Ex-President Arrested Rodrigo Duterte, the former Philippine president, was arrested on Tuesday in Manila and was flown to The Hague to face International Criminal Court charges of crimes against humanity. By Sui-Lee Wee and Camille Elemia For years the bodies piled up. Some were shot by vigilantes on motorbikes. Others had bullets in the…
Which States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation
These States Have the Most Climate-Friendly Transportation A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts By Mike Lee & E&E News Downtown historic Bennington, VT lit at night with street lights and shop windows. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | States…
Sierra Leone’s immigration chief fired after footage showed him with fugitive drug lord
President sacks Alusine Kanneh after video of him with Johannes Leijdekkers, one of Europe’s most wanted Sierra Leone’s president has fired the head of the immigration service days after footage was published showing him receiving a birthday gift from a fugitive Dutch drug kingpin. The footage of Alusine Kanneh being handed a present by Johannes…
Paul Adams: It’s Russia that may now be feeling the pressure
As US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says, “the ball is now in Russia’s court.” This is a significant moment. The joint statement from the US and Ukraine, after a long day of talks in Jeddah, contains several key lines, perhaps none more important than this: “The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian…
Bella Hadid Makes Runway Appearance After Stepping Away From Modeling
During Paris Fashion Week, Bella Hadid made a rare modeling appearance in the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show on March 11. When it comes to modeling, this isn’t Bella Hadid‘s first rodeo. The model, 28, returned to the runway for the Saint Laurent Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show at Paris Fashion Week, rocking a lacy…
Ramadan in the West Bank: Displacement and Despair
Middle East Tensions An Israeli military operation has uprooted tens of thousands of Palestinians who can’t break their fast in their own homes and don’t know when, or if, they will ever return. By Fatima AbdulKarim Reporting from Jenin in the West Bank The bustle of Ramadan markets has been reduced to a trickle of…
How JD Vance sees the world – and why that matters
An argument in the White House tore apart the US alliance with Ukraine, shook European leaders and highlighted JD Vance’s key role in forcefully expressing Donald Trump’s foreign policy. The vice-president has come out punching on the global stage – so what is it that drives his worldview? Vance’s first major foreign speech, at the…
Ukraine and U.S. Talks on War Begin as Gulfs Remain
Russia-Ukraine War American and Ukrainian representatives are meeting in Saudi Arabia, but the United States, Ukraine and Russia envisage very different paths to peace. By Andrew E. Kramer and Alan Rappeport Reporting from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Ukrainian and American officials were meeting in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for their first high-level meeting since an Oval…
Trump raises Canadian steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% as trade war escalates
President cites Ontario’s recent imposition of 25% surcharge on electricity exports to US as reason for doubling duties Donald Trump has announced he is doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% as a retaliation for the province of Ontario’s imposition of a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to several US states,…
How COVID Shaped Education and Mental Health Outcomes for Kids
How COVID Shaped a Resilient Generation of Kids COVID’s emotional and educational strain on children still lingers, but educators and mental health specialists say they are far from a “lost generation” By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser As COVID surged and schools across the U.S. shuttered in March 2020, Jamie Wyss, an elementary…
Trump announces double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum
Danielle Kurtzleben The day before steel and aluminum tariffs are set to go into effect, President Trump announced he would specifically set tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum at double the rate of the rest of the world. “I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff, to 50%, on all…
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From matching wallets and satchels for $159, to crossbodies and more must-have styles up to 70% off, this is a sale you don’t want to miss. 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’ve been dreaming of a…
Ukraine Targets Moscow With Large-Scale Drone Attack
Russia-Ukraine War The assault, which the mayor called the largest on Russia’s capital since the war began, was a reminder of Ukraine’s power to strike as its president proposes an air truce. By Marc Santora and Ivan Nechepurenko Marc Santora reported from Kyiv, Ukraine, and Ivan Nechepurenko from Tbilisi, Georgia. Russian officials said Ukraine attacked…
Catch Some Zzzs With These 10 Prime-Only Amazon Sleep Week Steals
This Sleep Week, Prime Members get exclusive deals on the best sleep essentials. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Sleep Week 2025 is finally here, and Amazon’s got the steals you’ve been dreaming of! Think up to 70%…
What to know about this week’s ‘blood worm moon’ total lunar eclipse
By Joe Hernandez Night owls across the U.S. and other parts of the world will be able to see the moon illuminated in a dusty red hue as it passes through the Earth’s shadow later this week during the total lunar eclipse. Depending on your time zone, the celestial transit will occur Thursday evening or…
Athena Lunar Lander Declared Dead on the Moon
Athena Lunar Lander Declared Dead on the Moon For the second time in two years, a commercial lunar lander built and operated by Intuitive Machines has fallen over on the moon By Tariq Malik & SPACE.com The two legs of Intuitive Machines’ private Athena moon lander jut up to the sky, with a half-lit blue…
Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter
Athiak Dau Riak was traditionally married for a record bride price last year, despite her mother’s insistence that she was only 14, which led to threats of reprisals The mother of an alleged child bride has left a safe house in South Sudan to travel to be with her daughter after discovering the teenager is…
Man Utd to build ‘iconic’ £2bn 100,000-capacity stadium to replace Old Trafford
This video can not be played Watch: Man Utd unveil images of new stadium Manchester United have announced plans to build the biggest stadium in the UK – an “iconic” new £2bn 100,000-seater ground close to Old Trafford. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said he wanted to build the “world’s greatest football stadium” which the club…
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence Colombia, whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war on drugs, has urged the UN to remove coca – the main ingredient in cocaine – from a list of harmful substances. Used not…
The Best Bags and Purses To Bring On Vacation
Elevate your vacation style with these stylish and functional bags and purses. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’re packing for a vacation, you’re probably trying put together some easy outfits. But before you stuff your suitcase to the brim, don’t forget…
City crews have begun painting over the ‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural in D.C.
By Ayana Archie Crews in Washington, D.C. have begun painting over the city’s “Black Lives Matter” street mural, a notable symbol of the 2020 protests against the killing of George Floyd, after a Republican bill targeting the mural threatened city funding. The phrase “Black Lives Matter” had been painted in June 2020 on the pavement…
Microplastic Pollution Is Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants
Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows By Joanna Thompson edited by Andrea Thompson Plastic sheeting surrounds young zucchini crops. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule…
North Sea tanker collision – what we know so far
One person is missing and more than 30 people have been rescued after an oil tanker and cargo vessel collided in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. Both ships remained on fire late on Monday evening, and the possible environmental impact is still being assessed. Here is what we know so far.…
Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.
Trump Administration transcript “In first place, the next prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney —” “There’s someone who’s trying to weaken our economy. Yeah, Donald Trump. Donald Trump. He’s attacking Canadian families, workers and businesses, and we cannot let him succeed. The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Canada never, ever…
Fires still burning and one missing after tanker collision
Fires are still burning on an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship carrying highly toxic chemicals that collided in the North Sea on Monday morning. One crew member is still unaccounted for and the search has been called off, HM Coastguard said. The collision involved the US-registered Stena Immaculate – which was…
Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance
People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge Mass prison escapes during the chaos of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured two of its largest cities over the past two months, have caused panic among the…
Canada’s Hudson’s Bay has survived 355 years. Now the store is in crisis
Alina Selyukh Canada’s oldest retailer, Hudson’s Bay department store, cannot pay its debts. The high-end chain, dating back to the 17th-century fur-trade era, has been losing money and shoppers, set back by the pandemic, inflation and lately, trade tensions with the U.S. Now, it’s entered a proceeding similar to bankruptcy protection and expects to close…
News spotlight: A unique poaching crisis takes root in South Africa
When you think of “wildlife trafficking,” you probably think of exotic animal products — ivory, rhino horns, shark fins. You probably don’t think of succulents. Yet these unique plant species have been at the center of a growing poaching problem. An arid region along South Africa’s western coast — the aptly named Succulent Karoo —…
The Best Bath Bombs for Soft Skin & Relaxation
Tired of a typical bubble bath? Then elevate your next relaxing bath with a soothing bath bomb. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. There’s nothing like a warm, relaxing bath. But, if you’re looking to kick it up…
Zelensky Meets With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Russia-Ukraine War The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow and Kyiv. By Tim Balk President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, working to repair his strained relationship with the United…
Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, and Scientists Create Woolly Mice
Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Weakens EPA, and Scientists Engineer Woolly Mice In this week’s news roundup, we dig into measles misinformation, ozone recovery and new findings on using nasal cartilage to treat knee injuries. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m…
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
By Chandelis Duster A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday’s announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country’s seventh president and a slaveholder. It follows a decade-long effort of previous attempts,…
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s ‘reckless’ behaviour led to baby’s death, retrial told
A young baby girl would still be alive today if it were not for the “reckless and ultimately grossly negligent conduct” of her parents, a jury has heard. Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, deny manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child. They are facing a retrial at…
Gene Hackman’s Pal Says He Would’ve Died “Long Ago” Without Wife
After Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe home Feb. 26, a friend of the Unforgiven actor claimed he owed his long life to his wife. Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s loved ones are giving insight into their final years together. After the couple were found…
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more injured in military drone attacks across Africa as the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles continues unchecked on the continent, according to a report. At least 50…
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
Russia-Ukraine War The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region. By Marc Santora Marc Santora reported this article from Kyiv, Ukraine. Over the past three years, he has made repeated visits to the eastern front. Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian…
A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport, injuring 5 passengers
By The Associated Press A single-engine airplane carrying five people crashed and burst into flames Sunday in the parking lot of a retirement community near a small airport in suburban Pennsylvania, and everyone on board survived, officials and witnesses said. The fiery crash happened around 3 p.m. just south of Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township,…
Government vows to clean up England’s largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has pledged to ensure “only rainwater” enters England’s largest lake. On a visit to Windermere in Cumbria he said the government was “committed” to the clean up as part of its Plan for Change scheme, which aims to upgrade crumbling water infrastructure using private investment. Wastewater from water companies and private…
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
Syria After Civil War When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark. By Raja Abdulrahim Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Reporting from Homs, Syria The first ransom demand came in a text message on Sami al-Izoo’s phone…
Sleep Your Way to Perfect Skin With Skincare That Works Overnight
Achieve beauty sleep (literally) with these hydrating and nourishing products that work their magic while you rest. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. We call it beauty sleep for a reason. Yes, sleep is one of the most…
As Trump and DOGE Block Federal Grants, Wildfire Prevention Projects Are at Risk
Wildfire Prevention Projects at Risk as Federal Grants Vanish Efforts to limit wildfires in a conservative swath of northern Colorado are the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s on-and-off federal spending freeze By Corbin Hiar & E&E News A helicopter flies through the Cache La Poudre Canyon as flames score the forest south of the…
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Global Economy Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed. By Joe Orovic Reporting from Split, Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address the inflation that…
Mark Carney to be Canada’s next Prime Minister
By Rebecca Rosman , Jackie Northam Mark Carney, the former central banker-turned-centrist politician, triumphed over Chrystia Freeland in Sunday’s Liberal Party leadership race, paving the way for him to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister. He is expected to be sworn in early this week. Carney, 59, whose resume is filled with decades…
John Green on His New Nonfiction Book Everything Is Tuberculosis
Author John Green on How Tuberculosis Shaped Our Modern World Novelist John Green talks about his new nonfiction book, Everything is Tuberculosis, and the inequities in treatment for the highly infectious disease. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Naeem Amarsy & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. If you’re familiar…
Former Bank of England boss Mark Carney to be next Canada PM
Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister, vowing to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump as he takes charge of the country at a time of deep instability. The former governor of the Canadian and UK central banks beat three rivals in the Liberal…
Hailey Bieber’s Rep Slams Rumor She Mocked Selena Gomez
Hailey Bieber did not like a post making fun of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, despite what a TikToker alleged, the model’s rep said. Hailey Bieber would like very much to be excluded from this narrative—again. Her rep says the model did not, contrary to what an influencer has alleged, like a TikTok post mocking…
Five Years after the COVID Pandemic Began, Fatigue and Frustration Remain
COVID Pandemic Fatigue Has Left the U.S. Vulnerable to New Threats The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation By Meghan Bartels edited by Tanya Lewis People wearing protective masks wait on a subway platform at Grand Central in New York, U.S.,…
Trump rebuffed by Iran’s leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation
Luke Garrett President Trump said he sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week asking that the two leaders “negotiate” over the Islamic republic’s nuclear program. On Saturday, the Iranian leader condemned the effort by unnamed “bullying governments” to make a deal over the program. Trump said the alternative to talks…
Woman kidnapped as a toddler in the US 25 years ago found alive in Mexico
Andrea Michelle Reyes was two when her mother took her from her father in Connecticut and fled the country A woman who was abducted in Connecticut as a toddler has been found alive 25 years later in Mexico. Andrea Michelle Reyes was two years old when she was taken by her mother, Rosa Tenorio, in…
Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada
Trump Administration The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Reporting from Ottawa Amid a generational crisis in Canada’s relationship with the United States, the Liberal Party of Canada on Sunday chose an…
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes
Syria’s interim leader has appealed for unity, as violence and revenge killings continued in areas loyal to ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. Hundreds of people have reportedly fled their homes in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus – strongholds of Assad support. Local residents have described scenes of looting and mass killings,…
Rihanna Shares Photos of Her Sons Moments After They Were Born
Rihanna gave fans a glimpse of her first moments of motherhood with pics of herself with her and A$AP Rocky’s eldest child, RZA, as well as youngest son Riot just after giving birth to them. Rihanna is giving fans a glimpse into the moment she found a new love—actually, make that two. The “Diamonds” singer…
Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking an uproar by comparing French actions during colonial rule in Algeria to a second world war massacre committed by Nazi forces in France.…
More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge
Juliana Kim More than 1,300 people in Syria have been killed — many believed to be civilians — in the span of three days amid intense fighting between forces associated with Syria’s new government and those loyal to the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, according to a human rights group. The conflict is considered the country’s…
Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
Syria After Civil War More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Aleppo, Syria Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, appealed on Sunday for calm and for unity as he moved to reassure the nation after days of…
Leading a Meaningful Life through Storytelling Skills
Opinion Why Great Storytellers Find Life More Meaningful People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others By Ron Shachar edited by Daisy Yuhas Engraving of Scheherazade in Arabian Nights 1892. King Shahryar, betrayed by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and…
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts Rupert Lowe
A senior lawyer appointed by Reform UK to independently investigate allegations against MP Rupert Lowe and his team has denied making comments he has attributed to her. The Great Yarmouth MP was suspended by Reform and referred to the police over accusations he made threats of violence against its chairman. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed…
Read Up on These Suits Secrets While You Binge-Watch
All rise, Suits fans. With spinoff Suits LA officially on trial, E! News’ is testifying about all the legal dramedy’s behind-the-scenes secrets, including how Meghan Markle influenced her character. Well isn’t this a bunch of poppycock. Sorry, sorry, bulls–t. Asked what it was like when his star Meghan Markle first began dating Prince Harry back…