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 […]
Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate
Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture of exiled opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia, who insists he beat president Nicolás Maduro at the polls. Police published on social media a photo of the previously…
Ariana Grande Reveals Why She’s Keeping Glinda’s Voice After Wicked
Ariana Grande, who is Golden Globe-nominated for her role in Wicked, explained that some of the voice alterations she made for the film are likely to stay. Ariana Grande’s voice might actually be changed for good. The Wicked star—who is nominated for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion…
Pregnant Kylie Kelce Slams Critics Asking Who “the F–k” She Is
Kylie Kelce, who is pregnant with baby No. 4 with husband Jason Kelce, clapped back at critics that asked who “the f–k” she is in the wittiest of ways. Kylie Kelce is reminding her haters that Google is free. The 32-year-old—who is married to former Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce—didn’t hold back when sharing…
‘Cannot stress enough how proud I am’: how Greater Manchester came together to tackle floods
Emergency services turn focus to recovery efforts after major incident declared on New Year’s Day stood down “Some people say the way your year starts is how the year is going to be, so I’m expecting some adventures. I’ll be like Indiana Jones,” said Alina Abroutkouki. The 40-year-old interior designer spent the first night of…
Kanye West Shares Rare Photo With Wife Bianca Censori
Kanye West gave fans a rare look at life with wife Bianca Censori, sharing several photos of the two posing together. Kanye and Bianca have been married since December 2022. Kanye West and Bianca Censori are looking stronger than ever. The “Heartless” singer shared several rare photos of the pair to his Instagram Story Jan. 2, giving fans a glimpse…
Biggest trackway of dinosaur footprints found in Oxfordshire quarry
Cetiosauruses and a megalosaurus are thought to have left prints at trackway dating to nearly 166m years ago Gary Johnson was clearing clay with a digger at the Oxfordshire quarry where he works when he hit an unexpected bump in the limestone surface. “I thought, it’s just an abnormality in the ground,” he said. “But…
Cybertruck driver had likely self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, sheriff says
By NPR Washington Desk Authorities have identified the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas as 37-year-old Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger. In a news briefing Thursday afternoon, police say they still don’t have 100 percent confirmation because he was “burned beyond recognition” in the Jan. 1…
Ex-chief prosecutor rejects Musk’s calls for new child abuse inquiry
Nazir Afzal and police whistleblower Maggie Oliver say previous lengthy inquiries were not acted upon A former chief prosecutor and a police whistleblower who uncovered a notorious paedophile gang have hit back at demands from senior Conservatives and the billionaire Elon Musk for a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation. Nazir Afzal, the ex-chief prosecutor…
Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show
The Duchess of Sussex has announced a new show on Netflix – which the streaming service describes as a lifestyle show that blends “practical how-to’s and candid conversation”. With Love, Meghan premieres on 15 January and includes eight 30-minute episodes featuring appearances from celebrities such as actress Mindy Kaling and former Suits star Abigail Spencer.…
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
The man who rented a Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas was an active-duty US special forces soldier, officials have confirmed. Las Vegas police have identified Matthew Alan Livelsberger, 37, as the man who rented the vehicle and drove it from Colorado to Las Vegas. Officials said they are fairly…
Vanessa Bryant Proves Daughter Capri Is Kobe Bryant’s Twin in New Pics
Vanessa Bryant shared new clips of her holiday with her and Kobe Bryant’s daughters. See how much their youngest, Capri, resembles her late father. Kobe Bryant’s daughters are growing so fast. Vanessa Bryant shared a peek into her holiday with her and the late NBA star’s daughters Natalia Bryant, 21, Bianka Bryant, 8, and Capri…
Ukrainian soldiers and shopkeepers hold on as Russia’s siege of Pokrovsk tightens
Brian Mann POKROVSK, Ukraine — In the final hours of 2024, the embattled Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk suddenly went dark. Its electric grid, long battered by Russian drones and artillery, failed on Monday for what the city’s military administration said would be the last time. “The past year has been extremely difficult,” local officials said…
Moldovan region Transnistria shuts down its industries after loss of Russian gas
Breakaway territory of 450,000 people suffers painful and immediate hit as Ukraine ends transit agreement The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria region has forced the closure of all industrial companies except food producers. The mainly Russian-speaking territory of about 450,000 people, which split from Moldova in the 1990s as the Soviet…
20 councillors in Nottinghamshire quit Labour over Starmer leadership
Party loses overall control of Broxtowe borough council over claims Labour has abandoned traditional values Twenty councillors at a local authority in Nottinghamshire have quit Labour, saying the party has “abandoned traditional Labour values” under Keir Starmer’s leadership. The move means Labour has lost overall control of Broxtowe borough council, which it gained in 2023,…
Jinger Duggar Shares Daughter’s Relatable Reaction to Their Big Family
Jinger Duggar, who rose to fame with 19 Kids and Counting, shared a sweet question her eldest daughter asked that demonstrates how confusing it is to keep track of all their family members. Jinger Duggar‘s eldest child can’t keep track of all their family members either. The sixth-eldest of Michelle Duggar and Jim Bob Duggar‘s 19 kids…
Embankment of 18th-century canal in Cheshire collapses after flooding
Engineers assess damage as heavy rains cause first major breach of Bridgewater canal since 1970s Engineers are assessing the scale of damage to a canal built more than 250 years ago after flood waters caused a dramatic collapse of part of its elevated embankment in Cheshire. The Bridgewater canal, which was previously used to transport…
Ward wants Red Roses to emulate Lionesses in 2025
Abbie Ward made her senior England debut in 2015 Bristol Bears lock Abbie Ward is full of optimism for 2025 and hopes England can create a legacy by winning the World Cup on home soil. Success on the European stage is becoming a common trend, with England winning the last six editions of the Six…
Tom Brady Calls His Kids the “Loves of His Life” in New Year’s Message
Tom Brady rang in 2025 with a touching tribute to his kids Jack, whose mom is Bridget Moynahan, as well Benjamin and Vivian, whom he shares with Gisele Bündchen. Tom Brady is kicking off 2025 with quite the starting lineup. The former New England Patriots quarterback started the new year by spending time with his…
FBI now says the suspect in the deadly New Orleans truck attack acted alone
By Chandelis Duster , Emma Bowman Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the driver of the pickup truck who plowed into a crowd in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing at least 14 people and injuring dozens, acted alone and there is no other threat around the Bourbon Street area, the FBI said Thursday. “We do not assess…
Boy of eight survives five days in lion-inhabited game park
An eight-year-old boy has been found alive after surviving five days in a game park inhabited by lions and elephants in northern Zimbabwe, according to a member of parliament. The ordeal began when Tinotenda Pudu wandered 23 km (14 miles) from home into the “perilous” Matusadona Game Park, said Mashonaland West MP Mutsa Murombedzi on X.…
Jennifer Aniston Reveals Wellness Plan That Helps Her Stay Balanced
Jennifer Aniston recently shared her updated focuses for her health and fitness routine, including what she is prioritizing as she approaches her 56th birthday in February. Jennifer Aniston has a friendly approach to her healthy habits. As the Friends actress approaches her 56th birthday next month, she recently divulged that her wellness routine hasn’t changed…
Meghan Markle Is Whipping Up Her Own Netflix Show: All the Details
Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle revealed her new cooking series With Love Meghan, teasing her best tips and tricks with an astounding lineup of friends to join her as special guests. Meghan Markle is cooking up something new. After ringing in the new year with a grand return to social media, the Duchess of Sussex…
Removal of waste from site of 1984 Bhopal disaster dismissed as ‘farce’
Indian government accused of PR stunt after moving 337 tonnes of toxic waste that had been held in containers Forty years after one of world’s deadliest industrial disasters struck the Indian city of Bhopal, a cleanup operation has finally begun to remove hundreds of tonnes of toxic waste from the site. However, local campaigners have…
Ex-Traitors player: ‘Beware those who talk too much’
A contestant from last year’s series of The Traitors has revealed her tips on how to spot potential “traitors” as the third series kicked off with some major plot twists. In the BBC hit reality tv show those contestants chosen as “traitors” must secretly “murder” their fellow players, called the “faithfuls”, who aim to detect…
The Dartmouth men’s basketball team ends its attempt to unionize
Leila Fadel NPR’s Leila Fadel asks the president of the local chapter of the Service Employees International Union about why the team is dropping an effort to unionize. LEILA FADEL, HOST: They’d hoped to be the first group of college athletes to negotiate a contract with their school. The Dartmouth men’s basketball team voted to…
Badenoch calls for national inquiry into ‘rape gangs’
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has called for a full national public inquiry into the UK’s “rape gangs scandal”. It comes after Home Office minister Jess Phillips rejected Oldham Council’s request for a government-led inquiry into historical child sexual exploitation – saying the council should lead it instead. Her decision, taken in October, was reported by…
Kourtney Kardashian & Travis Barker Kick-Off the New Year With PDA
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are continuing to put their love on display in 2025 as they celebrated the new year with some of their signature PDA. New year, same PDA from the Barkers. Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker rang in 2025 with a kiss. The Kardashians star shared a glimpse of her and her…
Dress codes for high-end restaurants may not be as strict as you think they are
By Hosts Many restaurants — even the high-end ones — are ditching dress codes for diners. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Maybe this has happened to you. You go out to eat at a restaurant you haven’t tried before. But you’re not sure about the vibe, so you don’t know what to wear. So you worry, will…
‘Safe zone’ among areas targeted as Israeli airstrikes kill at least 43 in Gaza
Director general of Gaza police among 11 reportedly killed in al-Mawasi encampment, designated a civilian safe zone Israeli airstrikes killed at least 43 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including 11 people in the sprawling al-Mawasi tent encampment designated as a humanitarian safe zone for civilians. Among those killed in the al-Mawasi strike was…
An ‘Arctic outbreak’ will send a chill through much of the U.S. Here’s how to prepare
By Rachel Treisman The new year is bringing a cold front with it, as multiple blasts of Arctic air are poised to hit much of the United States in the first half of January. “As we round out 2024 and head into 2025, above normal warmth across the eastern half of the U.S. will be…
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Winter Sale: 40% off, Plus 20% with $9 Finds
Upgrade your wardrobe for the new year with these top-rated and bestseller styles — that are also on sale. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Whenever a new year starts, I reassess my closet — what works, what…
Agnes Keleti, oldest living Olympic gold medallist, dies at 103
Hungarian gymnast survived persecution of Jews in second world war and won five golds across two Games The world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist, the Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, who escaped the Holocaust with false identity papers and the Soviet Union’s brutal clampdown on her home country by emigrating to Israel, has died aged 103.…
New Syrian government’s school curriculum changes spark concern
There is concern growing in Syria that the new Islamist-led authorities have already decided on changes to the school curriculum, without the input of the rest of society. The Facebook page of the transitional government’s education ministry has posted the new curriculum for all age groups, which will take on a more Islamic slant, as…
Division titles, wildcards & showdown on NFL final weekend
Lamar Jackson has a divisional title and MVP to play for, while it is winner takes all in Detroit There is still plenty to be decided on the final weekend of the NFL regular season, including the final two play-off places, a couple of division titles and an all-important top seed. The Detroit Lions and…
Tom Holland’s Dietary Confession May Shock Your Senses
Tom Holland revealed the secrets to adjusting his health and wellness routines to prepare for different roles, including how he trained to join the Avengers as Spider-Man. Tom Holland revealed how he maintains his superhero physique. Indeed, the Spider-Man actor shared insight into his health and fitness journey and how his eyebrow-raising diet factors…
Italy presses Iran for immediate release of journalist held in Tehran
Foreign ministry summons ambassador as Cecilia Sala reportedly tells family she sleeps on floor of prison cell Italy’s foreign ministry summoned the Iranian ambassador on Wednesday and urged the immediate release of an Italian journalist held in solitary confinement in Tehran. Cecilia Sala, a 29-year-old freelance journalist for Il Foglio newspaper and a podcaster, reportedly…
¿Conservar o eliminar? La vida en la capital australiana de los cocodrilos
It’s dawn on Darwin Harbour and government ranger Kelly Ewin – whose job is to catch and remove crocodiles – is balancing precariously on a floating trap. Heavy rain clouds from the storm that has recently passed are overhead. The engine of the boat has been cut so now it’s mostly silent – that is,…
Millie Bobby Brown Claps Back at Critics After Sharing New Photo
While Millie Bobby Brown may be best known for her role as Eleven on Stranger Things, she is no longer a child. Find out what she said after several users criticized her current appearance. Millie Bobby Brown wants to remind people she’s no longer eleven. Years old, that is. After the actress, who was that…
Rosita Missoni, Italian fashion designer, dies aged 93
Knitwear designer was regarded as fashion royalty for bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous knitwear brand, has died aged 93. Internationally admired for her colourful fashion house, which she established with her husband, Ottavio, in 1953, Missoni came to be regarded as fashion…
Twenty councillors quit Labour in Starmer protest
Twenty councillors have quit Labour in protest at the party’s direction under Sir Keir Starmer. The councillors – from Broxtowe Borough Council in Nottinghamshire – claimed the party had “abandoned traditional Labour values” and criticised policies such as cutting the winter fuel allowance for some pensioners. Council leader Milan Radulovic, who had been a party…
Christina Aguilera Shares Must-See Message After Criticism
Christina Aguilera shared a message for the critics going into the new year, after much chatter about her appearance. Here’s what she’s saying to the haters. Christina Aguilera knows she’s beautiful in every single way. The Grammy winner celebrated the end of her busy 2024 with an inspiring video montage. After a year of constant…
Peter Dutton would need to cap partner visas to make his migration cuts, expert warns
Former immigration official Abul Rizvi believes the current planning level for partner visas is acting as an ‘illegal’ de facto cap The Coalition’s proposed cuts to Australia’s permanent migration would require Peter Dutton to legislate to allow a cap on partner visas, a migration expert has warned. Abul Rizvi, a former deputy secretary of immigration,…
Man dies after car hit pedestrians on Christmas Day
A man who was hurt when a car hit pedestrians in London’s West End on Christmas Day has died. Aidan Chapman, 25, died in hospital on New Year’s Eve from the injuries he sustained, the Met Police said. He was one of four pedestrians hit by a car which was travelling on the wrong side…
Australian airlines more delayed than foreign competitors, but government decides not to nudge laws
Experts say lack of competition in Australia’s airline market is a likely factor behind prevalence of delays More than one in four flights operated by major Australian airlines in 2024 arrived at their destinations late, with local punctuality rates lagging significantly behind average carriers in comparable countries. Experts say a lack of competition in Australia’s…
Jeremy Renner Reflects on Gruesome Snowplow Accident 2 Years Later
Avengers star Jeremy Renner looked back on his January 2023 snowplow accident as he marked the second anniversary of the ordeal, thanking those who helped him throughout his recovery. Jeremy Renner is marking a very special occasion: his “ReBirthday.” That’s how the Avengers star referred to the anniversary of his New Year’s Day 2023 snowplow…
‘He’d be worshipped at Real’ – should Alexander-Arnold leave Liverpool?
Trent Alexander-Arnold What next for Trent Alexander-Arnold? It’s the question that has been asked all season – and now the Liverpool right-back is officially allowed to talk to clubs from abroad, the noise will only get louder. The 26-year-old is, as most football fans will surely know by now, out of contract this summer and…
Japan urges Australians to head off the beaten track as record numbers flood tourist hotspots
About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November this year, nearly 200,000 more than the previous record in 2019 Japan’s tourism board has urged holidaymakers to swap Tokyo and Kyoto for towns in Tohoku and Kanazawa as Australian tourists flood Japan’s cities in record numbers. About 807,800 Australians visited Japan between January and November…
Travis Kelce Reacts to Caitlin Clark’s Mom Turning Into a Swiftie
In a conversation with Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce on their podcast, WNBA star Caitlin Clark revealed that even her mom could not resist staying in Taylor Swift’s lavender haze. Calling all Swifties, Caitlin Clark has recruited a new member. Indeed, after attending Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour at Lucas Oil Stadium last year, the…
GB out of United Cup after Boulter loses to Swiatek
Katie Boulter is ranked 24th in the world after the best season of her career in 2024 Katie Boulter fell agonisingly short of a stunning win over five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek as Great Britain’s hopes of reaching the United Cup semi-finals were ended by Poland. Boulter, 28, needed victory to send the best-of-three…
UK electricity cleanest ever in 2024, with record 58% from low-carbon sources
UK has more than halved amount of electricity generated from fossil fuels but gas still had largest share at 28% The UK’s electricity was the cleanest it has ever been in 2024, with wind and solar generation hitting all-time highs, according to a report. The analysis by Carbon Brief found that in the past decade…
Socialite Jocelyn Wildenstein’s Cause of Death Revealed
After Jocelyn Wildenstein’s longtime partner Lloyd Klein confirmed her death at age 84, he shared more insight into the hours before her passing. More details about Jocelyn Wildenstein’s death have come to light. The Swiss socialite, who was known for her cosmetically enhanced cat-like look, died hours before her New Year’s celebration, her longtime partner Lloyd Klein…
Elon Musk’s calls for Tommy Robinson release anger Labour MPs
Billionaire ally of Donald Trump also accuses Keir Starmer on X of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham Elon Musk has caused anger by calling for the release of Tommy Robinson and accusing Keir Starmer of failing to prosecute child rapists in Oldham in Greater Manchester. The billionaire ally of Donald Trump pinned a…
Isla Fisher Shares Rare Look at Her Life After Sacha Baron Cohen Split
Nearly eight months after Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced their divorce following 13 years of marriage, the Confessions of a Shopaholic star shared a rare message. Isla Fisher is grateful for a fresh start. Just eight months after the Confessions of a Shopaholic star and Sacha Baron Cohen shared they were divorcing following…
Winkleman: ‘New twists have turned The Traitors on its head’
This article includes some discussion of the first episode of The Traitors, including format changes, but does not contain major spoilers such as who the new traitors are or who gets murdered or banished. The Traitors has returned to our screens, with its usual combination of murders, missions and midnight meetings. The number of contestants…
Details on the deadly attack in New Orleans. And, Amazon workers return to the office
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. A pickup truck plowed into a crowd on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street early on New Year’s Day, killing at least 15 people and injuring dozens more. The driver, identified…
Biden to honor Liz Cheney, Bennie Thompson with top civilian award
Tamara Keith President Biden will award the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., and Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., who led the congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6 , 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. The Presidential Citizens Medal honors Americans who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or…
German officials call for clampdown on illegal ‘firework bombs’ after five deaths
Explosives brought in from Poland and the Czech Republic are combined with household items for a bigger bang German officials have called for a clampdown on illegally imported and homemade “firework bombs” after pyrotechnics for personal use killed at least five people across the country on New Year’s Eve. The use of personal firecrackers is…
Rapper Coi Leray Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Trippie Redd
Rapper Coi Leray recently announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first baby with boyfriend Trippie Redd. Coi Leray is gearing up for motherhood. The “TWINNEM” rapper announced that she is pregnant and set to welcome her first child with her boyfriend, fellow rapper Trippie Redd. Coi kicked off the new year with a…
Suspected people smugglers face phone and travel ban
Suspected people smugglers will face travel bans, social media blackouts and phone restrictions under new laws aimed at tackling organised immigration crime, the government has announced. Ministers plan to introduce “interim” Serious Crime Prevention Orders (SCPOs) designed to place immediate restrictions on suspects’ activity while a full order is considered by the courts. It comes…
Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect’s Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage
Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect’s Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage Artificial versions of nanoscale soccer-ball-like structures called brochosomes might be used to make new forms of military camouflage, self-cleaning surfaces or hydrogen fuel By Ivan Amato edited by Gary Stix Brochosomes “Our group first became intrigued by brochosomes around 2015, drawn…