Daylight Saving Time and Early School Start Times Cost The Economy Billions
Daylight Saving Time and Early School Start Times Cost The Economy Billions The current system of daylight saving time and early school start times wastes billions while causing more car accidents, workplace injuries and health issues By Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse & The Conversation US Daylight saving time kicks in on March 9, 2025. Along with the […]
How to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse on March 13
The UniverseFridays How to Watch the Total Lunar Eclipse on March 13 The March 13–14 lunar eclipse will be an all-night affair you won’t want to miss By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings A time lapse image of a total lunar eclipse’s progression. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly […]
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ends with another explosion
By The Associated Press Nearly two months after an explosion sent flaming debris raining down on the Turks and Caicos, SpaceX launched another mammoth Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost contact minutes into the test flight as the spacecraft came tumbling down and broke apart. This time, wreckage from the latest explosion was seen streaming […]
How Early Could Life Have Emerged in the Universe?
Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big Bang New simulations suggest that habitable worlds could have begun forming only 200 million years after the big bang By Conor Feehly edited by Lee Billings An artist’s impression of some of the universe’s first stars, thought to have formed about 100 million years after […]
Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump’s speech to Congress
By Elena Moore , Deirdre Walsh NPR is bringing you the latest from President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. For more updates, get our or listen to The NPR Politics Podcast. Texas Democratic Rep. Al Green was removed from the House chamber after heckling President Trump during his first address to a joint session of […]
A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025
These nocturnal events are more spectacular from dark country sky, but they can still be seen from a light-polluted city – and for many, no telescope is needed Total eclipses of the moon are more common than those of the Sun. They can be seen from all the regions on Earth where it is night.…
The Papers: Energy bills ‘to rise further’ and world rings in 2025
“So much for cutting our energy bills!” is the headline on the front of The Daily Mail. It’s one of several papers to highlight increases in fuel costs for households. The Mail says Labour promised to slash prices, but the paper warns that families are now facing three hikes to the energy price cap in…
Future fizzles: the promises and predictions for 2025 in Australia that came true (or didn’t)
From cheaper energy to recyclable packaging and phasing out Australia Post motorbikes – here’s what has and hasn’t been achieved An Australian republic, renewable-powered supermarkets, recyclable packaging and the phasing out of Australia Post motorbikes. These are just some of the promises, targets and predictions that years ago were set for 2025 – which is…
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in 2003, turned 40 on 30 December. He scored…
Scott Morrison rings in the New Year with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort
Former Australian prime minister posted a photograph with himself, his wife Jenny and Donald and Melania Trump on X Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has spent New Year’s Eve with US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Morrison posted a photo on X featuring himself and his wife, Jenny, alongside Trump and his…
‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline
Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae Masses of glittering algae have returned to Tasmania’s coastline in a spectacular bloom of bioluminescence that experts say is the largest seen in years. The phenomenon, known as “sea sparkles” or “red tide”, was caused by masses…
Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box – ministry
Investigators have finished extracting data from one of the black boxes from the fated Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, South Korea’s transport ministry has said. The data from the cockpit voice recorder will now be converted into an audio file, though authorities said it would take more time to access the data in…
South Korea plane crash investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box
Authorities hope for vital clues as contents of cockpit recorder are converted into audio format Investigators in South Korea have extracted data from one of two “black boxes” retrieved from a Jeju Air plane that crashed shortly after landing on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people aboard. The country’s deputy minister for…
The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza
They are smiling now as they play together in the sand at al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza, but the children of the Masri family have survived horrific events. “Their lives were in danger, they were exposed to so much killing and destruction,” says their grandmother, Kawther al-Masri. An Israeli bombing six weeks ago struck…
Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro
Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election One of Venezuela’s most celebrated musicians, the pianist Gabriela Montero, has called on concert halls and music promoters to cut ties with her country’s world-renowned youth orchestra as a result of Nicolás Maduro’s alleged theft of…
Are Manchester United really in a relegation battle?
Ruben Amorim has won two of his eight Premier League matches in charge of Manchester United Ruben Amorim’s words were scarcely believable. The Portuguese head coach’s side had just been beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United at Old Trafford, leaving the Red Devils in 14th place and seven points above the relegation zone. Asked by BBC…
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis
Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law A former EU environment commissioner has warned against backsliding on the protection of nature and the battle against the climate crisis after the bloc decided to delay its landmark deforestation law. Virginijus Sinkevičius, the Lithuanian MEP and a vice-president of the European…
‘I wanted to be a dancer – now I’m a WWE star’
She is watched by millions and has won titles in sold out arenas, but WWE wrestler Isla Dawn has one challenge still to overcome – getting her nephews to cheer her on. “They refuse to watch me,” laughs the wrestler, real name Courtney Stewart. “They’ll watch anyone on it but me! Auntie Coco is my…
Adrian was ‘gutted’ to be underpaid by the Commonwealth Bank. He hopes new laws will protect workers
Criminal penalties for employers who deliberately underpay workers have come into effect, including up to 10 years in prison and fines of up to $7.8m Commonwealth Bank call centre worker Adrian Thoen was devastated when he found out he was among thousands of workers at the nation’s biggest bank being underpaid to the tune of…
Ross Kemp returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary
Actor Ross Kemp is to return to Albert Square as EastEnders prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary. His character Grant Mitchell first appeared in the TV soap almost 35 years ago, and was last seen on screen in 2016. In a statement, Kemp said he was “delighted to be returning” to the BBC programme. “EastEnders…
North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences on last day in office
Roy Cooper’s historic clemency action comes a week after Biden’s resentencings shielded dozens from execution The governor of North Carolina has granted commutations to 15 people on death row on his final day in office, changing their sentences to life without the possibility of parole. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, announced his clemency action on New…
‘We’re all considering death all the time’: Willem Dafoe on new vampire film
When I meet Willem Dafoe on Zoom to discuss his latest movie Nosferatu, we get on to mortality fast. The four-time Oscar-nominated actor is talking to me for Radio 4’s Today programme about Robert Eggers’ remake of the 1922 silent film of the same name, which was an unauthorised adapatation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Nosferatu…
Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
A group of MPs says compensation is not being paid quickly enough for the victims of the Post Office scandal and is calling for the government to face financial penalties if the process doesn’t speed up. The Business and Trade Select Committee said binding timeframes were needed, with any money arising from missed deadlines going…
Woman dead in scuba accident at popular Queensland swimming spot on New Year’s Day
Emergency services were called to Wave Break Island on the Gold Coast after a woman was pulled unresponsive from the ocean A woman has died in a tragic New Year’s Day scuba diving accident at a popular Gold Coast swimming spot. Emergency services were called to Wave Break Island, in Biggera Waters, at 10.10am on…
Man pushed in front of New York City subway train injured but alive, police say
The incident occurred in the heart of Manhattan and a man has been taken into custody, but charges are yet to be filed A man waiting for the subway in Manhattan was pushed in front of an oncoming train on Tuesday afternoon, but survived with injuries to his leg and head, according to the New…
Why is VAT being added to private school fees?
VAT is now being added to private school fees after new rules came into force on 1 January. The government plans to spend the money raised on more teachers for state schools in England. Private schools say they have already seen a drop in secondary school pupil numbers because of higher fees. Value added tax…
See Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian’s Kids Adorably Show Shopping Haul
Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi Webster and Kim Kardashian’s daughter Chicago West teamed up to adorably show off their recent shopping haul from Ulta Beauty, proving they are camera-ready. The next generation of Kardashian-Jenner kids already love the camera. Kylie Jenner let her daughter Stormi Webster and sister Kim Kardashian’s daughter Chicago West, both 6, take…
Police praise mostly well-behaved NYE revellers despite firework-related blazes
Melbourne and Sydney fires brought under control, including in Tempe, and stabbings reported in Guildford and the Mornington Peninsula New Year’s Eve revellers have largely been praised for their behaviour at Australia’s biggest fireworks shows, while officers were kept busy with outbursts of trouble around local fireworks. More than a million people swarmed the main…
30 years ago Tomorrow’s World predicted 2025 – how did it do?
In 1995, the BBC’s Tomorrow’s World programme decided to predict what the world would look like 30 years later, in 2025. The show, which is no longer broadcast, featured one of the most famous scientists of the age, Prof Stephen Hawking, who predicted: “By 2025 we can expect big changes.” So, with the help of…
All the 1 January changes in Australia: Centrelink increases, import bans and pay rises
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changes With the new year comes new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer…
Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
Many bus passengers in England will face an increase in single fares from £2 to £3 from Wednesday. Leading campaign groups have said it would result in a “costly start” to 2025. The previous limit of £2 was introduced under the Conservative government to help with the rising cost of living. The Department for Transport…
Ohio police solve 43-year-old murder of woman with help of DNA technology
Debra Lee Miller, 26, was killed in her apartment in 1981 by James Vanest, who was shot dead by police last month The murder of an 18-year-old woman in Ohio 43 years ago has been solved with the help of DNA technology, authorities announced on Monday. Jason Bammann, the Mansfield police chief, said the cold…
Blake Lively Files Formal Lawsuit Against Justin Baldoni
More than a week after filing a legal complaint against her It Ends With Us costar and director Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively has filed a formal lawsuit against the actor, accusing him of mental pain. Blake Lively is taking further steps in her legal battle against Justin Baldoni. More than a week after the It…
Blurred battle lines: How the wars of 2024 brought together rivals – but created new enemies
This has been one of the most eventful years since I began covering global security for the BBC in the aftermath of the 11 September attacks in 2001. The sudden toppling of Syria’s President Assad, North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia. British and US missiles sent to Ukraine and fired at Russia, Iranian missiles shipped…
Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
Domestic energy prices have risen with little respite expected for billpayers during the rest of the year. The second increase in Ofgem’s price cap this winter takes effect on Wednesday and means someone paying by direct debit and using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £1,738 a year. That is £21 a…
Erik Menendez’s Wife Explains Why She Doesn’t Post About His Brother
Tammi Menendez clarified where she stands on her brother-in-law Lyle Menendez as he and Erik await a decision on whether they’ll be resentenced for the 1989 murder of their parents. Tammi Menendez has a lot of hopes for the new year when it comes to her husband Erik Menendez‘s quest for freedom after almost 35…
Hospital admissions for lack of vitamins soaring in England, NHS figures show
Admissions for vitamin or iron deficiencies up by more than 10% year on year and as much as tenfold on 1998-99 The number of people admitted to hospital in England because of a lack of vitamins or minerals is soaring, according to analysis of NHS figures. In 2023-24 there were 191,927 admissions where the main…
Justin Baldoni Sues NYT for $250 Million Over Blake Lively Story
Justin Baldoni is responding after Blake Lively filed a legal complaint, accusing the New York Times of orchestrating a “strategic and manipulative” campaign centered on his It Ends With Us costar. Justin Baldoni is taking legal action. Days after his It Ends With Us costar Blake Lively filed a complaint accusing him of sexual harassment…
London welcomes new year with fireworks as weather cancels events across UK
Tens of thousands attend display in capital while much of the country faces issues with heavy rain and high winds The UK has welcomed 2025 with fireworks and celebrations in London, but many events across the country were cancelled due to bad weather. Tens of thousands of people attended the annual event in the capital,…
All the music, TV, film, art and more to get excited about in 2025
Whether you want to know about some of the coming year’s biggest gigs and festivals, or which books, films and TV shows are coming out, there should be something here for everyone. You can also discover 2025’s key fashion trends, plus which theatre is reimagining Wayne and Coleen Rooney as mythical heroes – and why…
See Pregnant Hailie Jade’s Sweet New Baby Bump Photos
Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade, who announced her pregnancy in October, shared heartwarming new photos of her baby bump and said she and husband Evan McClintock “can’t wait.” Hailie Jade is losing herself in the bliss of pregnancy. The 29-year-old daughter of Eminem and his ex Kim Scott announced in October that her first child with…
Keir Starmer vows to rebuild Britain as Labour did after second world war
PM says in his new year message that 2025 will be a year of rebuilding, comparing the task to that Attlee faced in 1945 Keir Starmer has promised to rebuild Britain as Labour did after the second world war as he enters a pivotal year for his premiership. The prime minister said in his prerecorded…
Antonio ‘grateful for being alive’ after car accident
Michail Antonio appeared in each of West Ham’s first 14 matches in the Premier League this season West Ham striker Michail Antonio says he is “grateful” to be alive after sustaining a broken leg in a car accident. Antonio, 34, was discharged from hospital on Tuesday, more than three weeks after undergoing surgery on a…
‘It seems surreal’ – Wimbledon finalist Dabrowski reveals cancer surgery
Gabriela Dabrowski reached the Wimbledon doubles final just three months after being diagnosed with breast cancer Wimbledon doubles finalist Gabriela Dabrowski has revealed she had breast cancer surgery earlier this year, undergoing further treatment while she challenged for the sport’s biggest prizes. The 32-year-old Canadian, who is a three-time major champion, was diagnosed in April.…
The Best Smelling Body Lotions
Get ready for soft, hydrated skin that smells so good, it might just replace your favorite perfume. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you think you’ve got your beauty and skincare routine on lock, there’s one thing you might be overlooking: soft,…
Woolworths to sell Australia Day holiday merchandise in reversal of 2024 policy
Supermarket chain says it will help customers ‘celebrate the day’ by selling flag-themed items Woolworths says it will mark the Australia Day holiday in-store this year, after it stopped stocking themed merchandise last year amid a “broader discussion” of what 26 January meant to the community. The supermarket chain, which also owns department store Big…
Ecuador confirms incinerated bodies belong to missing ‘Guayaquil Four’ boys
Sixteen air force personnel who apprehended boys being held in custody as inquiry into deaths continues Ecuador’s attorney general’s office has confirmed that incinerated bodies found on Christmas Eve belong to the four children missing since early December, in a case posing a severe challenge to President Daniel Noboa’s “war on drugs”. The four boys…
Liverpool rebuff Real’s Alexander-Arnold approach – Wednesday’s gossip
Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid’s approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Juventus and Napoli want to sign Joshua Zirkzee, while Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are set to stay at Liverpool. Liverpool have turned down an approach from Real Madrid to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, in January. (Athletic – subscription required), external Juventus and Napoli…
Transfer window opens – who could be on the move in January?
The January transfer window is a notoriously tricky time to do business. But a packed fixture schedule, injuries, keeping up a title charge or fighting to stay up means several Premier League managers have hinted that they will need to go into the market this winter. The January transfer window for English clubs opens on…
Ariana Grande Subtly Nods to Boyfriend Ethan Slater in 2024 Photo Dump
Ariana Grande subtly included a sweet picture with her boyfriend and Wicked costar Ethan Slater in a roundup of some of her year’s most heartwarming moments: “A year full of art and heart.” Ariana Grande is celebrating 2024 with some eternal sunshine. The “One Last Time” singer shared a look back at her monumental year—which…
Blake Lively inspires more actresses to speak out against Hollywood toxicity
By Rachel Treisman Blake Lively’s civil rights complaint against Justin Baldoni isn’t just dominating headlines. It’s also inspiring other actresses to speak out against the toxic masculinity and on-set harassment they say they’ve experienced themselves. In separate social media posts this week, Kate Beckinsale and Abigail Breslin shared their own stories about harassment and retaliation,…
Outgoing North Carolina governor commutes 15 death row sentences
By The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — In one of his final acts in office, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commuted the death sentences of 15 men convicted of murder to life in prison without parole on Tuesday, reducing the state’s death row population by more than 10%. Cooper, who was barred from seeking a…
Tina Knowles Defends Social Media Use After Saying Account Was Hacked
Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles admitted to the occasional errant tap, but maintained her account was hacked when it looked as if she liked a post detailing a rape accusation against son-in-law Jay-Z. Tina Knowles takes full responsibility for what she posts on her social media accounts. But Beyoncé‘s mother will let you know if someone…
Republican support wavers for Mike Johnson’s re-election as House speaker
Despite Donald Trump’s endorsement, Johnson is facing criticism for his handling of the government budget battle A senior Texas Republican congressman has said that the House speaker, Mike Johnson, does not yet have the votes to be re-elected to the speakership ahead of an election to be held later this week. Representative Chip Roy told…
Woman fatally set on fire in New York subway car identified
It took nine days to identify Debrina Kawam, 57, of Toms River, New Jersey, after she burned to death in Brooklyn The woman who was set on fire in a subway car in New York on 22 December, horrifying New Yorkers and renewing a debate over city safety, has been identified as 57-year-old Debrina Kawam,…
Alabama Barker Sets Record Straight on Hospitalization for Nicotine
With reports that Alabama Barker was hospitalized burning up the Internet, Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler’s 19-year-old daughter addressed the situation on Instagram. For those still in need of a New Year’s resolution, allow Alabama Barker to make a suggestion. “Let’s please avoid spreading any rumors,” she wrote on her Instagram Story Dec. 31, “and…
Puerto Rico may enter new year in darkness after sudden blackout
Puerto Rico was plunged into darkness early Tuesday morning by a nearly island-wide blackout. The cause of the blackout is under investigation, but preliminary findings pointed to a fault in an underground line, according to Luma Energy, the island’s main power distributor. Fully restoring service could take between 24-48 hours, the company said on X.…
Syria’s U.S.-trained opposition fighters wait to learn of their role in a new Syria
By Jane Arraf AL-TANF GARRISON, Syria — When Salim Turki al-Anteri took his opposition forces into battle against regime troops in southern Syria this month, it was against his own former tank unit. Drawing on his past U.S. military training and his hopes for a united Syria, the commander ordered his forces to fire artillery…
The Most Jaw-Dropping Pop Culture Moments of 2024 Revealed
Among the stories that had everyone talking in 2024: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber giving us a new somebody to love, the U.S. gymnasts sticking the landing and Taylor Swift capping off her Eras era. Do you see how 2024 is behaving? Not very demure, not very mindful. Because the past 12 months have been…
California will require insurers to offer home coverage in wildfire-prone areas
Opponents say rule could hike premiums by 40% and does not require new policies to be written at fast enough pace Insurance companies that stopped providing home coverage to hundreds of thousands of Californians in recent years as wildfires became more destructive will have to again provide policies in fire-prone areas if they want to…
Ukraine to end transit of Russian gas into Europe
Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine are to end on Wednesday, when a five-year deal between Ukraine’s gas transit operator Naftogaz and Russia’s Gazprom expires. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his country would not allow Russia to “earn additional billions on our blood” and had given the EU a year to prepare. The EU…
Blackout in Puerto Rico after power grid collapses, leaving 1.3m in the dark
Nearly entire island without electricity as Luma Energy estimates it will take at least 24 hours to restore power Puerto Rico is experiencing a widespread power outage after the power grid collapsed, affecting nearly the entire island. Nearly 1.3 million people are without power. Luma Energy, the private energy company primarily supplying power to the…
Aaron Taylor-Johnson Shares Peak at his & Wife Sam’s Steamy Vacation
Aaron Taylor-Johnson shared a glimpse into his tropical vacation in the Maldives with his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson. Aaron Taylor-Johnson was Kraven some alone time with his wife. So, it only makes sense that the Kraven the Hunter star and Sam Taylor-Johnson enjoyed a romantic getaway at a beautiful resort in the Maldives. Alongside a series…
Thousands to count down to 2025 in online worlds
How’s this for a New Year’s Eve party? Fireworks, unlimited free drinks, and it’s open all night long. But first, you’ll need to grab some key items on a quest through the fantasy world of Azeroth. Thousands around the world will spend their New Year’s Eve inside World of Warcraft, just one of the hugely…
Amanda Bynes Makes Rare Public Appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas Show
Nickelodeon alum Amanda Bynes, who has remained mostly out of the public eye in recent years, made a rare appearance at 50 Cent’s Las Vegas residency, making it her second public outing this month. Amanda Bynes thinks that 50 Cent is the man. The Nickelodeon alum, 38, recently attended the “P.I.M.P.” rapper’s Las Vegas residency…