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 […]
Lammy challenges Trump’s rhetoric days before White House return
When David Lammy is asked about the new government’s relations with the incoming US administration, he likes to talk about the dinner he and the prime minister had with Donald Trump in New York last September. “We had a very good meal,” the foreign secretary said on Thursday. “We had a long time to discuss…
Michael J. Fox Shares Photos From Presidential Medal of Freedom Event
After Michael J. Fox, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, he shared a glimpse at the ceremony on social media. Michael J. Fox is using his latest honor to speak up for all those battling Parkinson’s disease. After the Back to the Future star, who…
Uruguay’s popular former president José Mujica reveals he is dying of cancer
‘My cycle is over,’ says leftwinger, 89, who lives humbly and oversaw one of healthiest and most liberal democracies José Mujica, the former guerrilla who became Uruguay’s president and a global progressive icon, has announced that the cancer in his oesophagus has spread to his liver, and that he has chosen to forgo further treatment.…
The Fate of NASA’s Mars Sample Return Program May Be Decided in 2026
NASA’s Mars Sample Return Program Faces Stark Choices NASA sees two paths for saving its beleaguered plan to retrieve materials from the Red Planet but won’t choose between them until 2026 By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover appears in this selfie it snapped in January 2023 alongside several sample tubes…
US seizure of Greenland is ‘not going to happen’, says David Lammy
UK foreign secretary plays down idea of Trump taking control, in speech exposing differences with president-elect The UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has said a US military seizure of Greenland is not going to happen, as he played down Donald Trump’s threats to seize the territory from Denmark. “No Nato countries have gone to war…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows delayed again
Video game giant Ubisoft has announced a further delay to its upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The long-running series is one of the French publisher’s flagship franchises, with recent instalment, Valhalla, reportedly making more than $1bn. Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in 16th Century Japan, was due to be released last November before an initial delay to…
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Mom Breaks Silence on Allison Holker’s Claims
Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mother Connie Alexander called out Allison Holker’s “misleading” allegations about the late DJ’s drug use. Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ mom is letting her opinion be known. Amid the growing noise over Allison Holker’s recent interview—in which she made claims about her late husband’s drug use and that he made allusions in a journal…
Guantánamo Bay Explained: The Costs, the Captives and Why It’s Still Open
Trump Investigations Just 15 men remain at the prison, down from hundreds when it opened 23 years ago. But the costly operation could go on for years. By Carol Rosenberg Carol Rosenberg has been covering the prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, since the first detainees were brought there on Jan. 11, 2002. She first reported…
The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals – what has happened so far?
In October 2022, child protection expert Prof Alexis Jay finished a seven-year inquiry into the countless ways children had been sexually abused in England and Wales. She had presided over hundreds of days of evidence in which victims described their treatment and those who had the duty to protect them answered for their failings. Her…
Best Flannel Sheet Deals From Brooklinen, Lands’ End, Amazon & More
Keep your bed warm and toasty in the cold with these budget-friendly picks. 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 love to snuggle into a warm and toasty bed, especially in the winter, then a flannel sheet…
Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Prize–Winning Work on mRNA Was Long Ignored—And Led to COVID Vaccines
Katalin Karikó’s Nobel Prize–Winning Work on mRNA Was Long Ignored—And Led to COVID Vaccines Despite decades of doubt and dismissal, biochemist Katalin Karikó never gave up on the research that gave us mRNA COVID vaccines in record time By Katie Hafner, Deborah Unger, Gabriela Saldivia & The Lost Women of Science Initiative Katalin Karikó, a…
Italian mayor pledges to stop sale of Neapolitan islet to speculators
Bacoli mayor says his administration will purchase Punta Pennata and turn it into an ‘open-air museum’ An Italian mayor has vowed to do everything in his power to stop Punta Pennata – a slice of island paradise close to the heart of Naples, from where a fleet departed to rescue survivors of the AD79 eruption…
House Passes Bill to Sanction I.C.C. Officials for Israeli Prosecutions
Middle East Crisis The action put the measure on track for likely enactment given strong support for it among Republicans, who now control the Senate, and President-elect Donald J. Trump. By Karoun Demirjian Reporting from Washington The House on Thursday passed legislation that would impose sanctions on officials at the International Criminal Court, making a…
Jamie Lee Curtis Donates $1 Million to L.A. Fire Relief Efforts
Amid blazing wildfires in Los Angeles, which have destroyed homes belonging to Anna Faris, Billy Crystal and more, Jamie Lee Curtis and her family have donated $1 million to the relief efforts. Jamie Lee Curtis is giving back to her city. The Freaky Friday actress—who resides in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles where…
The ‘9/11 mastermind’ is set to plead guilty. Why is the US trying to stop him?
The accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks is scheduled to plead guilty on Friday, more than 23 years after the world was rocked by the killing of almost 3,000 people in the US. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, often referred to as KSM, is due to deliver his pleas at a war court on the Guantanamo…
Giorgia Meloni hopes to attend Trump’s inauguration after receiving invite
Italy’s prime minister confirms she is on guest list for 20 January event and ‘will happily go’ if her agenda allows Giorgia Meloni has confirmed she has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president and “will happily go” if her agenda permits, ending weeks of speculation over whether the Italian prime minister…
Man told he can’t recover £598m of Bitcoin from tip
A judge has thrown out a man’s attempt to sue a council to recover from a rubbish tip a Bitcoin hard drive that is now worth about £598m. James Howells had argued that his former partner had mistakenly dumped the hard drive containing a Bitcoin wallet in 2013, and he wanted to access the site…
France Indicts Founder of Notorious Website Used in Pelicot Rape Case
France Rape Trial The site, coco.fr, was shut down in June after being linked to more than 23,000 sexual abuse and other cases in France alone, including the rape trial that shocked the country last year. By Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic Reported from Paris The founder of the website used by Dominique Pelicot…
Will Rogers’ Historic Home Destroyed in Devastating Palisades Fire
Actor Will Rogers’ historic home, along with other historic buildings in the Will Rogers State Historic Park, was destroyed amid the raging Los Angeles wildfires. The historic home of late actor Will Rogers was lost in the Los Angeles fires. As the fire in the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood—one of several wildfires engulfing Southern California—spread…
Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, other celebrities share LA fire experiences, resources
Andrew Limbong Actor Jamie Lee Curtis opened her appearance on The Tonight Show last night speaking about the devastating fires in California. “It’s just a catastrophe,” she said. “Obviously there have been horrific fires in many places. This is where I live.” The fires have spread across tens of thousands of acres, destroying homes, businesses,…
Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found
Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from Northern Ireland was found three weeks after he went missing. John George from Belfast, a father of two children, was in…
Winter pressures ‘as bad as strain of pandemic’
The pressures in A&E are as bad as they were in the pandemic, NHS bosses say. With flu cases continuing to rise and the cold weather, NHS England medical director Prof Sir Stephen Powis said hospitals were under “exceptional pressure” and facing “mammoth demand”. He said some staff were saying the strain being placed on…
How Travis Kelce’s ex Kayla Nicole Really Feels About Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole spoke about the impact his relationship with Taylor Swift has had on her and revealed her feelings on the singer. Kayla Nicole is trying to shake off the Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift chatter. On the second episode of Fox’s Special Forces: The World’s Toughest Test, Jan. 8 the sports…
Greenland’s prime minister calls for calm after Trump comments
Pro-independence Múte Egede says Greenland must stay unified after becoming centre of US-Denmark spat Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity, urging citizens not to panic, after being thrown into a geopolitical battle between the US and Denmark by Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the territory. Múte Egede said he understood people may…
Why Michelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
For former president Jimmy Carter’s funeral, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well other former presidents, were joined by their spouses while Barack Obama attended solo. Michelle Obama is sending her condolences to late president Jimmy Carter from afar. After the former president died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, President…
Peter Dutton’s pledge to exclude CFMEU from Queensland road projects could be illegal, experts say
Law professor says prohibiting companies from tendering because of union relationships would be ‘tantamount to a secondary boycott’ A pledge to “exclude” the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union from Queensland road projects by state and federal LNP leaders has been criticised as illegal by industrial relations experts. On Thursday, the opposition leader, Peter Dutton,…
Lily Allen to take podcast break over mental health
Lily Allen has said she is taking a break from her podcast for “a few weeks” because her mental health is “spiralling” and she is not “in a good place”. Speaking on the latest episode of Miss Me?, the BBC Sounds show she hosts with Miquita Oliver, the pop star-turned-actor said she had been going…
What rising borrowing costs could mean for Labour’s economic plan
Nothing has been more important to the Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer than economic credibility. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has set out clear fiscal rules, such as getting debt falling as a share of national income by the end of this parliament, and she has made sticking to these rules a crucial test of the…
Australia weather: rainy week forecast for Sydney and Brisbane – but BoM says summer isn’t over yet
Showers are expected to continue for Sydney and Brisbane throughout much of the coming week, but summer isn’t over yet, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. This week, south-east Queensland and eastern New South Wales were “tipping towards those wetter conditions”, Bradbury said on Thursday. “Our seven-day forecast for Sydney, for example, does suggest a…
Jimmy Carter’s Funeral: Donald Trump & More Leaders Attend Service
Nearly two weeks after former U.S. President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100, public figures including President-Elect Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama, gathered to honor him. Jimmy Carter‘s loved ones and fellow public figures are paying their respects to the former president. Nearly two weeks after Carter passed away at the…
Campbell “Pookie” Puckett Undergoes Surgery to Remove Pre-Cancer
Two months after welcoming their daughter Paloma, Jett Puckett revealed that his wife Campbell “Pookie” Puckett underwent surgery amid a pre-cancer health scare. Campbell “Pookie” Puckett is sharing insight into her unexpected health scare. The TikToker and her husband Jett Puckett—who tied the knot in 2018—shared that Campbell is in recovery from surgery just two…
With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’
Russia-Ukraine War In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said ‘a new chapter’ would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation. By John Ismay Reporting from Ramstein Air Base in Germany President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday implored representatives from roughly 50 nations to…
Here’s what’s behind Russia cutting off its last gas line to Europe
By Charles Maynes MOSCOW — On the morning of Jan. 1, Russia pumped its last cubic meters of natural gas directly to Europe, ending decades of trade that had benefited all sides — and heated homes — through some of the darkest winters of the Cold War and well into the 21st century. Russia’s invasion…
Politics content to be pushed to Instagram and Threads users
The firm says its part of its reorientation towards “free expression” – a move that saw it ditch fact checkers on Tuesday. The change will be introduced in the US this week before being expanded globally next week. Users will not be able to turn off unsolicited political posts but can choose between three settings…
Greens attack Woodside proposal to bury CO2 from WA gas project under pristine reef
Party labels plan for offshore carbon capture and storage near Scott Reef ‘nothing but greenwashing’ and calls on Albanese government to extend public consultation Woodside Energy has proposed burying 4m tonnes of CO2 a year from its multibillion-dollar Browse project in undersea storage off the coast of Western Australia. The federal environment department published the…
‘Traitors’ Season 3: Shop Official Merch Now
There’s no better way to celebrate the reality series heading into its third season than with some must-have ‘The Traitors’ tops, hoodies, hats, totes, and so much more! The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The Traitors are back, and the drama is about…
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
Government borrowing costs have been steadily rising in recent months, and have now hit their highest levels for several years. Why is this happening and how does it affect you? A bond is a bit like an IOU that can be traded in the financial markets. Governments generally spend more than they raise in tax…
A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts
By Mara Hoplamazian Much of the southern U.S. is bracing for significant snowfall and frigid temperatures this week. Weather warnings and watches extend throughout the region, including northern Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Georgia, where several inches of snow could fall. The second major winter storm of 2025 is expected to bring snow and freezing…
Lego links up with TV hit Bluey for toy sets to be launched this year
Partnership ‘a long time coming’ and is latest expansion of Australian-made animated series The global hit children’s TV show Bluey is to make its Lego debut with the first sets due to hit shelves later this year. The world of Bluey, which has proved such a small-screen hit a film is to be made for…
Jessica Alba Compared Her & Cash Warren to “Roommates” Before Breakup
Jessica Alba gave a candid look into her marriage to Cash Warren—including how they’d become more like roommates—less than a year before their separation. Jessica Alba was honest about the realities of marriage ahead of her breakup with Cash Warren. Following the news that the pair are separated with a divorce on the horizon, an…
Average renter would take 8.3 years to save enough for a house deposit, new Victorian analysis shows
Exclusive: PBO report based on wage growth, house prices and rent rises says nearly a decade needed if 20% of gross income is put aside It could take almost a decade for the average Victorian renter who puts aside 20% of their gross income to save enough money for a home deposit in 2035, according…
Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn’t always happen
Jonaki Mehta Kellen Hedler, 11, is outgoing and gregarious. He dances on a hip-hop team, and he enjoys all kinds of sports. Adaline Whitmer, 7, is bubbly, yet shy. She’s starting to come out of her shell since she began cheerleading at a local gym. Both Kellen and Adaline attend public elementary schools in Oklahoma.…
How Elon Musk seized on baseless memo claim to fuel wave of misinformation
Elon Musk’s online attacks on former Labour Prime Minister Gordon Brown over grooming gangs draw on a baseless claim about a Home Office memo supposedly issued 17 years ago, research by BBC Verify has established. A wave of social media posts – including some amplified by Mr Musk – allege that a 2008 Home Office…
What’s next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
By Bill Chappell Canada is entering a major transition in its national politics after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed he will resign. Questions about his political future had been raging for weeks, but his exit raises even more issues. After losing support within his own party and at the polls, Trudeau said on Monday that…
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse
The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as an alternative to jail after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on…
Truss issues legal threat to PM over claim she crashed economy
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has sent a legal “cease and desist” letter to Sir Keir Starmer demanding he stop saying she “crashed the economy”. Her lawyers argue the claim made repeatedly by Sir Keir is “false and defamatory” and harmed her politically in the run-up to losing her South West Norfolk seat in the…
Elon Musk Is Trying to Break Germany’s Quarantine on the Far-Right AfD
news analysis Political leaders have shunned the Alternative for Germany. But on his social media platform X, Mr. Musk is pitching the party as mainstream. By Jim Tankersley Reporting from Berlin Elon Musk is not just dabbling in German politics. He is attempting to break a political blockade that has kept the nation’s most prominent…
Lily Allen Says She’s Not “Good” Amid David Harbour Breakup Rumors
Amid rumors that Lily Allen and Stranger Things’ David Harbour have separated after four years of marriage, the “Littlest Things” singer got candid about her mental health. Lily Allen is opening up about a rough patch. Amid rumors that the “Littlest Things” singer has split from her husband David Harbour after four years of marriage,…
Prince William Praises “Remarkable” Kate Middleton in B-Day Message
Prince William made rare personal comments about his wife Kate Middleton in honor of her 43rd birthday. See the sweet tribute to the Princess of Wales. Prince William penned a birthday message fit for a princess. In honor of Kate Middleton’s 43rd birthday Jan. 9, the Prince of Wales dedicated a rare and personal tribute…
Lloyds to let customers use Halifax and BoS branches, raising job cut fears
Account holders at the group’s three brands will be able to use any of their locations, but unions fear site closures Lloyds Banking Group will allow customers to use any of its Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Lloyds branches as part of a shake-up that has sparked fears of job cuts and site closures, weeks…
Russia says it is keeping close eye on Trump’s claim to Greenland
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is closely monitoring the situation, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take Greenland from Denmark. Peskov said the Arctic was in Russia’s “sphere of national and strategic interests and it is interested in peace and stability there”. Trump’s remarks on Greenland –…
Wildfires upend lives in Southern California. And, Jimmy Carter’s state funeral
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Nearly 30,000 acres continue to burn early today across Los Angeles County. At least five people have died and the fires have destroyed whole neighborhoods. Every school in Los…
Bad Sleep Leaves the Brain More Vulnerable to Intrusive Thoughts
Here’s Why Bad Sleep and Toxic Thoughts Go Hand-in-Hand Findings reveal the memory-related brain processes that generate unwanted thoughts when people are sleep deprived By Rachel Nuwer edited by Gary Stix Imagine you are attending a friend’s housewarming party, and—in front of everyone—you spill a glass of red wine on their brand-new white couch. You…
Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Middle East Crisis Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war. By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to choose a new…
White powder sent to Belgian PM’s office identified as poison strychnine
Aide of Alexander De Croo hospitalised after opening letter containing potentially fatal poison A white powder in a letter that hospitalised an aide to Belgium’s prime minister, Alexander De Croo, has been identified as strychnine, a poison that can be fatal. The Brussels prosecutor’s office revealed on Wednesday the nature of the substance that was…
U.S. Efforts to Cut Emissions Stalled in 2024 as Power Demand Surged
After staying flat for nearly two decades, electricity use is starting to rise again, and the boom in wind and solar power hasn’t kept pace. By Brad Plumer America’s efforts to cut its climate change pollution stalled in 2024, with greenhouse gas emissions dropping just a fraction, 0.2 percent, compared to the year before, according…
What’s the latest on the LA fires, and what caused them?
Out-of-control wildfires are ripping across parts of Los Angeles, leading to at least five deaths, burning down hundreds of buildings, and prompting more than 130,000 people to flee their homes in America’s second-largest city. Despite the efforts of firefighters, the biggest blazes remain totally uncontained – with weather conditions and the underlying impact of climate…
Looking to have fun without alcohol? This guy has ideas that may help
Allison Aubrey If you’re looking for inspiration to stick with your Dry January commitment, you may want to check out booze-free gatherings happening all over the country. A Mindful Drinking Fest returns to Washington, D.C., this weekend. There’s Mocktails & Mingle in Chicago, a Dry Vibes celebration in Kansas City, a Mocktail Fest in Miami,…
Kurdish general urges Trump to leave US troops in north-east Syria
Exclusive: SDF leader says removal of 2,000-strong force would leave door open for Islamic State resurgence The leader of the Kurdish forces that control north-eastern Syria has called on Donald Trump to maintain a US military presence in the region, warning that a retreat would risk a resurgence of Islamic State in the country. Gen…
I Ditched My $200 Cream for This $18 Moisturizer—and Never Looked Back
Yep, 100,000+ rave reviews prove you don’t need to spend $200 for hydration miracles. E! may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Learn more. Between harsh winter winds, holiday jet-setting, and sleepless nights, my skin was suffering. Dry patches on my chin, redness on my cheeks, and that dreaded burning sensation when…