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 […]
Did Astronomers Photograph UFOs Orbiting Earth in the 1950s?
UFOs Are Just One Explanation for Mysterious Patterns in Old Telescope Data New peer-reviewed research reporting strange lights in the pre-space-age sky is sparking curiosity and controversy By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings For generations, UFO enthusiasts have longed for claims of aliens visiting Earth to be seriously investigated by scientists. Now they are […]
Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands
For many, Dungeons & Dragons may seem like a insurmountable entry point to the world of RPGs, and, in many ways, especially without at least one seasoned veteran in your group, it isn’t necessarily an incorrect assumption. The all new Dungeons & Dragons – Starter Set: Heroes of The Borderlands aims to eliminate that hurdle […]
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: Time Loop Shenanigans in ‘Chronofiends!!’
The research station is stuck in an ever-shrinking time loop—use your time-manipulating powers to accomplish your objectives before time runs out! Chronofiends!! (yes, the exclamation points are part of the title) is a cooperative time-loop game for 1 to 4 players, ages 13 and up, and takes about 90 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking […]
Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday of complications from cancer treatments, his office said. Grijalva, who was 77, had risen to chair the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and was the top Democrat on the…
Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine, but that “questions” remained about the nature of a truce as he set out a number of tough conditions. The Russian president was responding to a plan for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine agreed to earlier this week after talks…
American Idol Alum Douglas Kiker Dead at 32
Douglas Kiker, a musician known as “The Singing Garbage Man” who appeared on season 18 of American Idol in 2020, has died, according to his family. He was 32. The American Idol community is mourning a tragic loss. Douglas Kiker, a contestant from Greensboro, Ala., who competed on season 18 of the singing competition series,…
Mothers demand justice as London case over Brazil dam collapse concludes
Nineteen people died in the Mariana disaster, prompting a claim of up to £36bn claim against the mining firm BHP With tears in their eyes, mothers of children who died in Brazil’s worst environmental disaster – the 2015 Mariana dam collapse – demanded justice for their loved ones as submissions in their London lawsuit came…
Peace talks are in parallel universe, say Ukraine front-line troops
While Moscow considers a temporary ceasefire, its military machine continues to press its advantage on the front line. Diplomatic negotiations can be slow and difficult. But on the battlefield, they can be measured in lost lives. At a military hospital in eastern Ukraine, the injured arrive by ambulance in waves. Here, there’s an obvious disconnect…
Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted
New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United States Canadians who visit the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with authorities and have their fingerprints taken, as the Trump administration tightens migration rules amid soaring tensions between the North American neighbors.…
Ariana Madix Reveals When She Really Walked Away From Vanderpump Rules
Vanderpump Rules alum Ariana Madix reflected on ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval’s cheating scandal and the moment she decided to leave the Bravo reality series prior to the show’s season 12 recasting. It should come as no SUR-prise that Ariana Madix was less than pumped at the idea of returning to Vanderpump Rules after Scandoval. In fact,…
One in Three U.S. Bird Species Are Struggling and Need Conservation Support
Birds Are in Trouble across the U.S. But It’s Not Too Late to Protect Them In the U.S. 42 species of birds have low and steeply declining populations that put them on the brink of disaster, scientists say By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson An increasingly uncommon Pinyon Jay perches on the top of…
Bumble Bee Foods Is Accused of Tolerating Forced Labor in Supply Chain
In a lawsuit filed in California, the plaintiffs said that Bumble Bee Foods was aware of and benefited from abuse by suppliers. The company declined to comment. By Sui-Lee Wee and Muktita Suhartono On a ship that caught tuna for American consumers, fishermen said they were fed so little that they resorted to eating the…
Trump threatens a 200% tariff on European alcohol
Jaclyn Diaz In an escalation of the ongoing trade war with Europe, President Trump is now threatening a 200% tariff on European alcohol in response to the European Union’s retaliation against U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. The 25% tariff on aluminum and steel went into effect on Wednesday — a move that the EU calls…
EPA targets dozens of regulations. And, ‘stranded’ astronauts may return to Earth
Suzanne Nuyen 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. The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to target more than two dozen rules and policies. The agency is reconsidering rules that limit climate pollution from cars and power plants,…
Europe Expected a Transactional Trump. It Got Something Else.
Tariffs Europe had been banking on a United States that wanted to make a deal on tariffs and trade. With little progress in that direction, it’s reluctantly starting to hit back. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels President Trump is no fan of the European Union. He has repeatedly claimed that the bloc was created…
How to Deep Clean Every Part of Your Bed: Mattress, Pillows & More
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Sleeping is an essential human function, but the quality of slumber we each get largely depends on our bed. It’s our personal sanctuary from the rest of the busy world, and we get to…
Rubio says Trump’s ‘51st state’ plan not on G7 summit agenda in Canada
Secretary of state’s visit has backdrop of trade war between US and allies and Trump’s threats to take over Canada Marco Rubio has said he is not planning to discuss Donald Trump’s threat to “take over Canada” during a visit to Quebec, as Washington’s top diplomat arrives to the backdrop of a raging diplomatic crisis…
What we know about the search for a U.S. student missing in the Dominican Republic
By Ayana Archie A person of interest has been named in the investigation of a missing 20-year-old U.S. college student who disappeared last week in the Dominican Republic while on spring break with friends. The missing woman, Sudiksha Konanki, traveled to Punta Cana with five other people last Monday, according to the Dominican Republic’s national…
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Relies on Critical Minerals That Will Be Difficult to Access
Ukraine Ceasefire Deal Relies on Critical Minerals That Will Be Difficult to Access By Scott L. Montgomery & The Conversation US Granite being mined on February 26, 2025, in the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine. Despite the ongoing war, many mining companies across the country have continued their operations, extracting resources such as titanium, graphite, and…
Trinidad and Tobago calls new UK visa requirement ‘disproportionate move’
Travellers from country now need visas with decision reportedly made in response to rising asylum claims Trinidad and Tobago has described Britain’s new visa requirement for tourists from the twin island state as a disproportionate and disappointing response to the issue of false asylum applications. Trinidad and Tobago nationals previously could visit the UK without…
Europe Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs as Trade Fight Widens
Tariffs The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own tariffs on boats and bourbon — and pledges of more to come. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels European Union leaders have been clear that they want to negotiate with the United States on trade to avoid a full-blown conflict. But…
Kim Kardashian Reveals She Paid for Kris Humphries Engagement Ring
Kim Kardashian alleged ex-husband Kris Humphries forced her to give up the 18-carat engagement ring that she paid for as part of their 2013 divorce settlement. Kim Kardashian is not keeping up with her engagement ring from ex Kris Humphries anymore. The reality star got candid on her short-lived marriage to the former NBA player,…
From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs
The fentanyl dealer from Los Angeles stands to the side watching carefully as a Mexican drugs cartel operative prepares his latest shipment. The synthetic opioid drug is wrapped in foil, sealed in plastic, then dropped with an oily splash into the petrol tank of the trafficker’s nondescript car. Jay, not his real name, had crossed…
Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on nearly $30bn worth of US imports
Canadian government says it will follow ‘dollar-by-dollar’ approach and institute 25% tariffs on US imports Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on nearly $30bn worth of American imports after US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports went into effect on Wednesday. The Canadian government said it will be following a “dollar-by-dollar” approach and institute 25% tariffs on…
Musk Email Reaches Italian Workers. It Did Not Go Well.
Trump Administration Employees at the Aviano Air Base who serve American forces got a familiar demand to list their achievements. Unions say Italy “is not the Wild West like the U.S.” By Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome Italian employees at the Aviano Air Base in northern Italy paused from flipping burgers, unloading trucks and restocking…
Tom Brady Reveals His “True Love” 2 Years after Gisele Bündchen Split
Tom Brady proclaimed his “true love” for football one month after ex-wife Gisele Bündchen welcomed her first child with boyfriend Joaquin Valente. Tom Brady is showing off his love for the game. The retired New England Patriots quarterback shared a photo of himself throwing a football on his Instagram Stories March 11, captioning the action shot…
Fire on tanker out after North Sea collision
A fire on one of two ships involved in a collision in the North Sea has been extinguished. US-registered tanker Stena Immaculate and Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong collided off the East Yorkshire coast on Monday. Erik Hanel, chief executive of Swedish firm Stena Bulk, which co-owns the tanker, said the fire had been “very strong…
An Unexpected Trump Bump for the World’s Centrists
Germany’s Election As President Trump’s “shock and awe” policies radiate around the world, they are galvanizing support for moderate leaders and unifying Europe. By Mark Landler Reporting from London In Britain, a languishing prime minister is suddenly a statesman, while his up-and-coming populist rival has been thrown on his heels. In Canada, the incumbent Liberal…
Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak Emphasizes the Importance of Public Health Infrastructure
On COVID’s Fifth Anniversary, the U.S. Remains Vulnerable to Infectious Disease On COVID’s fifth anniversary, the U.S. is facing an outbreak of tuberculosis in Kansas that makes strong public health systems as important as ever. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Jeffery DelViscio Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. This week…
Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda could keep the world hooked on oil and gas
The US president is making energy deals with Japan and Ukraine, and in Africa has even touted resurrecting coal Donald Trump’s repeated mantra of “drill, baby, drill” demands that more oil and gas be extracted in the United States, but the president has set his sights on an even broader goal: keeping the world hooked…
Universities across the U.S. freeze hiring as federal funding hangs in the balance
By Rachel Treisman Harvard University, the University of Washington and the University of Pittsburgh are among the latest institutions of higher education to announce hiring freezes, citing the uncertainty around federal funding. Leaders at a growing number of universities across the country say they are looking for ways to cut costs and buy time, as…
Biased laws and poverty driving huge rise in female prisoners – report
First such study finds laws on abortion, debt and dress help increase rate of women being jailed twice as fast as for men Poverty, abuse and discriminatory laws are driving a huge rise in the number of women in prison globally, according to a new report. With the rise of the far right and an…
Is the US really heading into a recession?
During his election campaign last year, Donald Trump promised Americans he would usher in a new era of prosperity. Now two months into his presidency, he’s painting a slightly different picture. He has warned that it will be hard to bring down prices and the public should be prepared for a “little disturbance” before he…
How to Help Butterflies That Are Disappearing
How to Help Butterflies That Are Disappearing A new report finds that butterfly populations in the continental U.S. declined by one fifth between 2000 and 2020—but it’s not too late By Eliza Grames & The Conversation US West Coast lady butterflies range across the western U.S., but their numbers have dropped by 80 percent in…
Hair Products That Work While You Sleep: Go From Bedhead to Bombshell
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Do you ever wish you could magically wake up with perfect hair? Well, thanks to the wonders of some overnight products, that dream can become a reality. You can go to bed with unruly locks…
Pakistan Separatists Hijack Train With 400 Onboard and Give Ultimatum
The militants, Baloch ethnic fighters, said they would kill dozens of seized security personnel if the Pakistani government did not agree to a prisoner exchange. By Zia ur-Rehman Reporting from Karachi, Pakistan Separatist militants hijacked a train carrying more than 400 people in an isolated mountainous area of southwestern Pakistan on Tuesday. A militant group…
NASA’s latest space launch: Stranded astronauts and messy politics
Geoff Brumfiel Later today, a SpaceX capsule is scheduled to carry four astronauts to the International Space Station. Their arrival will clear the way for two astronauts that have been labeled as “stranded” to finally return to Earth. The astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, were supposed to spend about a week on the space…
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia proposed by the US, after a day of US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would present the offer to Russia and that “the ball is in their court”. Ukraine’s President Volodomyr Zelensky said it…
The Haircare Duo That Always Gets Me Compliments
Shop the Nous haircare bundle and get ready for compliments on how great you smell, plus how healthy and bouncy your hair looks. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Finding the perfect shampoo and conditioner for your hair type can be an exhausting…
Trump buys a Tesla with Elon Musk in tow, at the White House
Deepa Shivaram President Trump stepped into a car outside the White House on Tuesday afternoon — but not the usual high-security presidential limousine known as “The Beast.” Instead of the presidential motorcade of large, black SUVs lined up on the driveway of the South Lawn, there were five Teslas for Trump to peruse. Trump announced…
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…