Supreme Court temporarily blocks full SNAP benefits even as they’d started to go out
Jennifer Ludden The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily granted the Trump administration’s request to block full SNAP food benefits during the government shutdown, even as residents in some states had already begun receiving them. The Trump administration is appealing a court order to fully restart the country’s largest anti-hunger program. The high court decision late Friday […]
Why Is the Milky Way Warped?
The UniverseFridays Our Milky Way’s Warped Disk Keeps Getting Weirder Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Observations from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission have revealed a giant wave rippling through the […]
After California’s vote to counter Trump, here’s where redistricting stands
Larry Kaplow Loading… California voters this week made the biggest Democratic move yet against President Trump’s effort to reshape voting maps in favor of Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. They overwhelmingly approved a map for congressional districts that could help Democrats win five more seats in the U.S. House. The ballot language itself referred […]
How Supermassive Black Holes Can Become Cosmic Nightmares
The UniverseFridays Do We Live in a Haunted Galaxy? Huge eruptions from the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole in the distant past may have sterilized much of the inner galaxy By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Phil Plait Galaxies are spooky […]
Why an interstellar comet has scientists excited
Jaclyn Diaz An ancient comet that entered our solar system this summer is offering a rare opportunity to learn more about distant planetary systems far beyond the reach of any spacecraft, researchers say. The comet is special both because it is interstellar — meaning it came from outside our solar system — and also because […]
Kourtney Kardashian Subtly Addresses Criticism of Hiding Rocky’s Face
Kourtney Kardashian, who shares son Rocky with Travis Barker, subtly addressed commentary about keeping her 23-month-old’s face off of social media. Kourtney Kardashian is standing her ground when it comes to her youngest son’s privacy. After a debate emerged over the Lemme founder’s decision to hide her and husband Travis Barker‘s toddler Rocky Thirteen Barker‘s…
How Word Choice and Effort Make Apologies Sound Genuine, according to Psychologists
By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. Thank you…
Cuban man deported from US to Eswatini goes on hunger strike in prison
Roberto Mosquera del Peral was sent to African country as part of Trump administration’s immigration crackdown A Cuban man deported by the Trump administration to the southern African country of Eswatini has started a hunger strike against his detention there, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Roberto Mosquera del Peral was among five third-country nationals deported…
Candid cameras catch a glimpse of rare wildlife
A blur of movement. A flash of fur. The glint of eyes in the dark. Deep in the mountains of Palawan, scientists are capturing what few people ever see: the secret lives of the Philippines’ rarest species. The mountains and islands of the Philippine archipelago harbor extraordinary numbers of species found nowhere else on Earth.…
Migrant removed to France returns to UK on small boat
A migrant has returned to the UK on a small boat after being removed to France under the “one in, one out” scheme less than a month ago, BBC News understands. The Guardian newspaper reported that the man claimed to have been been a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smuggling gangs in…
VP Vance tries to progress Gaza ceasefire. And, White House demolition draws critics
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. Vice President JD Vance is in Israel, where he is set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Gaza ceasefire has been in place for almost two weeks.…
‘Apiary: Expanding the Hive’
The bees in space get a few upgrades! Apiary: Expanding the Hive is an expansion for Apiary and requires the base game. (You can read the review of the base game here). It retails for $25 and is available in stores or directly from Stonemaier Games. Apiary: Expanding the Hive was designed by Connie Vogelmann and…
‘Police made it 10 times worse’ – 300 people tell BBC of police misogyny and racism
More than 300 people have contacted the BBC with allegations of racism, corruption and bullying of victims by police after a Panorama undercover investigation. The secret filming over seven months revealed evidence of racism, misogyny and officers revelling in the use of force at one of London’s busiest police stations. One of the main themes…
Why Aluminum in Vaccines Is Safe—And Often Essential
Why Aluminum in Vaccines Is Safe—And Often Essential The FDA wants to reevaluate the use of aluminum adjuvants despite a long record of safe use in vaccines By Humberto Basilio edited by Tanya Lewis Join Our Community of Science Lovers! President Donald Trump said the aluminum in many vaccines is harmful during a wide-ranging press…
The federal government is still shut down. Here’s what that means across the country
By The NPR Network It’s Day 22 of the federal government shutdown, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it. Without a fix, many federal employees will not be getting paid this Friday, the first full paycheck they’ll miss as a result of the shutdown. By law federal workers are…
These Love Is Blind Filming Secrets Will Really Open Your Eyes
Since Love Is Blind premiered on Netflix in 2020, there has been speculation about how the Netflix dating competition show all comes together. Here are all the behind-the-scenes secrets explained. Viewers may be blind to these behind-the-scenes tricks. When Love Is Blind first premiered in 2020, fans tuned in to new episodes to find out which…
Peru’s interim president declares state of emergency after weeks of anti-government protests
Declaration means government can send army to patrol streets, restrict freedom of assembly and curtail other rights Peru’s interim president, Jose Jeri, announced a state of emergency in Lima and the neighbouring port of Callao on Tuesday after weeks of anti-government protests over corruption and organised crime. “The state of emergency approved by the council…
Jill Duggar, Jinger Duggar Reunite With Mom Michelle Duggar & Sisters
Jill Duggar, Jinger Duggar, Jessa Duggar and Joy-Anna Duggar reunited with mom Michelle Duggar, as well as their younger sisters, during a rare family outing in Dallas. See the photo. A family reunion? Count the Duggar sisters in. Two years after releasing their tell-all books Jill Duggar Dillard and Jinger Duggar Vuolo reunited for a rare photo…
Focus of grooming inquiry ‘will not change’, home secretary insists
The focus of the national grooming gangs inquiry “will not change” or be “watered down”, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has insisted. Writing in the Times newspaper, Mahmood said the wait for the appointment of the inquiry’s chairperson will “not be much longer”, adding that the government “must get this right”. Her intervention comes after three…
Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on alleged drug-trafficking submarine
Officials say they have no evidence man had committed a crime, after Trump called people on submarine ‘terrorists’ CIA playing ‘most important part’ in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say Ecuador has released a man who survived a US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking submarine, after finding no evidence that he had committed a…
Trump pick to lead watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages revealed
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump ‘s pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted. Paul Ingrassia, who was nominated to lead the Office of Special Counsel, had been scheduled to have his confirmation hearing this…
Find the Correct Circuit Breaker with the KAIWEETS KT301P
If you have ever had to do some electrical work in your home, you might know how difficult it can be to find the right circuit breaker to shut over power to specific outlets. In the past I have had one of my children stand next to the outlet with a lamp plugged into it…
Retinal Implant Allows People with Blindness to Read Again in Small Trials
Retinal Implant Allows People with Blindness to Read Again in Small Trial An electronic retinal implant has improved vision in people with age-related macular degeneration—but it isn’t a full restoration, and it didn’t improve participants’ quality of life By Liam Drew & Nature magazine An electrical device implanted under the retina helps to restore some…
Why Ashley Tisdale Decided Not to Take Ozempic for Weight Loss
High School Musical alum Ashley Tisdale detailed her decision not to use Ozempic to assist with weight loss after giving birth to her two kids, admitting, “There are days I’ve been tempted.” Ozempic is not what Ashley Tisdale’s been looking for. The High School Musical alum shared her take on the GLP-1 medication—a class of…
Case of a single vote that decided a federal election in Canada sparks uproar
Legal teams are midway through a hearing over whether one vote truly swayed an election in a Montreal suburb The case of a single vote which determined the outcome of a federal election in Canada risks sending the “disastrous message” to voters that “some votes count more than others”, says the lawyer of a former…
‘The Last Book:’ A Book Review
When is a book not a book? When it’s a work of art. The Last Book will take you on a sumptuous philosophical journey deep into the history of mankind. This huge tome is something to behold. It’s a beautiful rumination on what makes us human. Subtitled “The Diary of the Last Earthling (or maybe…
Third survivor quits grooming gang inquiry panel
A third abuse survivor has resigned from their role in the government’s inquiry into grooming gangs. “Elizabeth” – not her real name – joined Fiona Goddard and Ellie Reynolds, who quit the inquiry’s victims and survivors liaison panel on Monday in protest. In her resignation letter, Elizabeth said the process felt like “a cover-up” and…
Study of Ultramarathon Runners Suggests There’s a Fundamental Limit to Human Metabolism
Is There a Fundamental Limit to Human Metabolism? New Research Suggests Yes A new study finds that even elite endurance athletes run up against a hard metabolic ceiling By Jason Dinh edited by Tanya Lewis The research, published today in , showed that ultramarathoners can burn an astounding 11,000 calories per day during competition. But…
Dax Shepard Details “Deep Fear” Before Kristen Bell Relationship
Dax Shepard recalled his long-term relationship with ex-girlfriend Briegh Morrison and how before meeting Kristen Bell he wasn’t sure he would ever find love again. Dax Shepard wasn’t in a good place ahead of his romance with Kristen Bell. The Armchair Expert host recently reminisced with his ex-girlfriend Briegh Morrison about their nine-year romance and how…
Tech CEOs say the era of ‘code by AI’ is here. Some software engineers are skeptical
By Huo Jingnan Tech CEOs are making ambitious claims about AI’s coding capabilities. In March, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said “we’ll be there in three to six months — where AI is writing 90% of the code.” Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg predicted in April that for one project “in the next year probably … maybe…
Scientists say North Atlantic right whale population slowly increasing
Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the most venerable of the leviathans now numbers 384, up eight from past year One of the rarest whales on the planet has continued an encouraging trend of population growth in the wake of new efforts to protect the giant animals, according to scientists who study them. The…
Storytelling Methods Alter How Memories Are Stored in the Brain, Neuroscientists Find
Brains Remember Stories Differently Based on How They Were Told Telling the same story in different ways can change the brain networks that the listener uses to form memories By Allison Parshall edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Tell me about what you had for dinner last night. There are different ways you could fill in…
Why DWTS’s Robert Irwin & Witney Carson’s Friendship Deserves a 10
Before Dancing With the Stars‘ Wicked Night begins, read about a pairing that has become quite popular this season: Robert Irwin and Witney Carson. Robert Irwin and Witney Carson have been changed for good since becoming partners on Dancing With the Stars. And for Wicked night on Oct. 21, the wildlife conservationist and the dance…
Death of British overseas territories citizen prompts calls for reform of UK rules
Family of Robert Baker call for change of healthcare policies that limit NHS access to 10 BOT citizens a year Friends and family of a British overseas territory (BOT) citizen who died after the UK refused him medical assistance have called for reform of “flawed” policies governing healthcare for the territories. Robert Baker, a 63-year-old…
‘Cancer doesn’t care’: Patients pushed past divisive politics to lobby Congress
From By Noam Levey Mary Catherine Johnson is a retired small-business owner from outside Rochester, New York. She voted for Donald Trump three times. Lexy Mealing, who used to work in a physician’s office, is from Long Island, New York. She’s a Democrat. But the two women share a common bond. They both survived breast…
Questions about what Palace knew in Andrew scandal show no sign of going away
Buckingham Palace may have hoped that Prince Andrew giving up his titles might decisively draw a line under the scandals – but the problems for the Palace show no sign of going away. It seemed that it was the public’s outcry that forced the Palace to recognise that something had to be done, before Andrew…
Stack Overflow: Friendly Monsters and Not-So-Wicked Witches
We’re in the depths of spooky season now, so I’ve got one more monster stack for you today! Today’s stack includes a lot of monster books—some friendlier than others—but another big theme that came up as I was going through my stacks was the intersection of religion and other concepts of good and evil. Some…
‘No Kings’ Protesters Reject Political Violence, Survey Shows
U.S. Protesters Increasingly Reject Political Violence, ‘No Kings’ Survey Finds By Dan Vergano edited by Jeanna Bryner Protestors march along Pennsylvania Avenue during the second “No Kings” protest on October 18, 2025 in Washington, DC. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The most recent “No Kings” marches across the U.S. marked a sharp turn away…
Miami Beach puts the art in offshore artificial reef
By Greg Allen MIAMI — In a warehouse, Colin Foord is a doting father overseeing a coral nursery. His charges are a type of soft coral called gorgonians. “They’re a fundamentally important part of the Caribbean and Floridian coral reef habitat,” he says. Foord tends to more than 2,000 tiny soft coral specimens growing in…
Virginia Giuffre would see Prince Andrew giving up titles as a victory, co-author tells BBC
Virginia Giuffre would have viewed Prince Andrew giving up his titles “as a victory”, the ghostwriter of her posthumous memoir told BBC Newsnight. The book, Nobody’s Girl, co-written by Amy Wallace, describes Ms Giuffre’s encounters with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell – and more details of her allegations about…
Anti-malaria funding cuts could lead to ‘deadliest resurgence ever’, study warns
Expected reduction in contributions by wealthy countries likely to cost millions of lives and billions in lost growth Slashed contributions from wealthy countries to an anti-malaria fund could allow a resurgence of the disease, costing millions of lives and billions of pounds by the end of the decade, according to a new analysis. Gareth Jenkins,…
Sofía Vergara Reveals Where Her Modern Family Character Is Today
Sofía Vergara exclusively told E! News where she sees her Modern Family character Gloria Delgado-Pritchett in 2025. Sofía Vergara has a pretty good idea what Gloria’s modern life would look like. Five years after Modern Family finished its 11 seasons on ABC, the actress explained how she envisions her character would be stepping into a new…
Cozy Up in Style: Cute Puffers Under $100 from Quince
No need to spend a fortune to stay warm and look good—Quince has super cute, cozy puffers starting under $100. You’ll never regret owning a puffer jacket, even if you live in a warm climate. Chances are, you don’t live somewhere that’s hot all the time, and even if you do, you might eventually travel…
9th Circuit rules that National Guard can deploy to Portland
By Conrad Wilson , Ravenna Koenig A divided federal appeals court for the 9th Circuit on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order put in place by a federal judge in Portland — removing the legal impediment that was preventing the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. “After considering the record at…
WHO Reports Global Rise in Antibiotic Resistance and Superbug Deaths
Global Superbugs Surge, Chikungunya Hits Long Island, and Satellites Leak Data A new WHO report warns of rising antimicrobial resistance, and researchers uncover satellite data leaks and insect surprises. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Jeffery DelViscio & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Let’s kick off…
Brazil greenlights oil drilling in Amazon as environmentalists raise alarm
Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change Brazil’s Petrobras has been given permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country’s green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva,…
University tuition fees in England to rise with inflation every year from 2026
University tuition fees in England will increase every year in line with inflation from 2026 onwards, the government has announced. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the increase for the next two years, and promised legislation which would make it happen automatically every year after that. Maintenance loans will also increase yearly in line with inflation.…
Cells Have a Crystal Trigger That Makes Them Self-Destruct When Viruses Invade
Cells Have a Crystal Trigger That Makes Them Self-Destruct When Viruses Invade A special class of immune proteins protect us from pathogens but also drive inflammation and cell death By Viviane Callier edited by Tanya Lewis A model showing proteins called death fold domains (green) telling a caspase enzyme (blue) to kill the cell after…
Tensions mount as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in Ivory Coast vote
Protests have been banned and opposition figures sidelined as 83-year-old president ignores calls to step down “This is worth several more terms,” the Ivorian president, Alassane Ouattara, joked while opening a bridge named after him in the country’s commercial capital, Abidjan, in 2023. The appearance in recent years of several new bridges in west Africa’s…
Joe Jonas Shares Dating Update After Sophie Turner Divorce
Joe Jonas revealed how he’s been approaching dating while on tour with the Jonas Brothers two years after his breakup from Sophie Turner, with whom he shares daughters Willa and Delphine. What’s a man gotta do to find a date? Two years after Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner announced their breakup, the singer revealed that he’s been finding…
Trick or Treat? 13 Tabletop Games for Halloween
Halloween falls on a Friday this year: maybe you’re hosting a game night while you wait for trick-or-treaters, or perhaps you can break out a few games after you get back from taking your kids around the neighborhood. Either way, we’re here to help with a list of games to help you add some tricks…
What has caused the outage at more than 1000 companies?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has had a bad day. That’s how the boss of another big US tech firm Cloudflare put it – probably feeling very relieved that today’s outage, hitting over 1,000 companies and affecting millions of internet users, had nothing to do with him. The places hit by the outage vary significantly. It…
Cannabis works better than opioids for back pain, in two European studies
By Will Stone Should I try cannabis for my back pain? It’s a question spine surgeon Richard Price says he gets at least several times a day from patients who come into his clinic. When Price finally dived into the evidence several years ago, he found there were not many high quality studies, even though…
Bolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right
End of almost two decades of leftist rule could revive ‘war on drugs’ in change of approach to coca cultivation Bolivians go to the polls on Sunday in an election that, whatever the result, will mark a complete shift to the right after nearly 20 years under the rule of the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo…
Knock 3 Times to Reveal These Secrets About Now and Then
Make a pact to read every secret about Now and Then in honor of the 1995 coming-of-age classic’s anniversary. Whenever you need a friend, the Christina Ricci- and Thora Birch-led film is here. Knock three times on the ceiling if you are still obsessed with Now and Then. Somehow it’s been three decades since one of…
New V-level courses to be brought in for students after GCSEs
New vocational courses called V-levels will be rolled out for 16-year-olds under government plans to simplify a “confusing landscape” of qualifications in England. They are set to replace Level 3 BTecs and other post-16 technical qualifications. Ministers also plan to reduce the number of teenagers resitting maths and English GCSEs by introducing a new “stepping…
Review – The New Gods #11: Last Stand on Earth
Ray: We’re reaching the last act of Ram V’s epic space-faring reinvention of the New Gods, with the fate of the child Kamal hanging in the balance. The boy was discovered in India, and has been a bargaining chip between the two factions ever since – with some wanting to kill him, some wanting to…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Uses Body Odor to Flirt With Wife Robyn Brown
When Kody Brown sniffed out a chance for romance while he and Robyn were moving on Sister Wives‘ Oct. 19 episode, he went with it. But his bride isn’t convinced his flirtations passed the smell test. Kody Brown raised a bit of a stink on the latest episode of Sister Wives. Working up a sweat…
Trump announces tariffs and an end to U.S. aid to Colombia amid clash over drug trade
By The Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States will slash assistance to Colombia and enact tariffs on its exports because the country’s leader, Gustavo Petro, “does nothing to stop” drug production, President Donald Trump said Sunday, escalating the friction between Washington and one of its closest allies in Latin America. In a…
Rodrigo Paz Pereira wins Bolivia’s presidential runoff marking a new shift to the right
Sunday’s election marked the first time since 2005 that no candidate from Evo Morales’ Mas party was on the ballot Centre-right senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira, 58, won Bolivia’s presidential runoff on Sunday and will be the country’s next president, marking a shift to the right after nearly 20 years of dominance by the leftist Movimiento…
Can Genetic Testing Predict Type 1 Diabetes? Experts Say Earlier Treatment Is Possible
Diagnosing Type 1 Diabetes before Symptoms Strike Genetic screening can mean that people at risk of type 1 diabetes get earlier treatment and better outcomes By Rachel Nuwer edited by Jeanna Bryner This article is part of “Innovations In: Type 1 Diabetes,” an editorially independent special report that was produced with financial support from Vertex.…
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after Gaza strikes
The Israeli military has said it will resume enforcement of the ceasefire in Gaza after launching air strikes on Sunday in response to what it called Hamas’s “blatant violation” of the deal. Strikes began in southern Gaza after the Israeli military said “terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire” toward its troops in Rafah, killing…
DC This Week Roundup – Flying High
Ray: It’s the conclusion to what will hopefully be the first of many DC works by Ryan North, and this quick miniseries showing us Krypto’s early days on Earth is a great story for dog lovers. Our super-pooch has had quite the journey to get here, dealing with temporary owners both good and bad, but…
Nara Smith Reveals Which Names She Almost Gave Baby No. 4
TikToker Nara Smith, who recently welcomed her fourth baby with husband Lucky Blue Smith, revealed what she considered naming their baby girl. Nara Smith‘s baby-naming process wasn’t exactly a piece of cake. In fact, the TikToker—who recently welcomed her fourth baby with husband Lucky Blue Smith—revealed that she considered a few possibilities before landing on…
Giuffre thought she might ‘die a sex slave’ at hands of Epstein and his circle, memoir reveals
Virginia Giuffre says she feared she might “die a sex slave” at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein and his circle, her posthumous memoir reveals. The BBC has obtained a full copy of Nobody’s Girl, written by the prominent accuser of convicted sex offender Epstein ahead of its publication on Tuesday, almost six months after she…