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Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended
Lawyers for former bosses of the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have asked for the public inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes to be suspended. Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall said she had received the request from counsel for the management team weeks after a panel of international medical experts blamed…
How a firefighter’s quick action saved his friend’s life
By Autumn Barnes This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. In 2022, Glenna Osborne’s father, Ronald Osborne, passed away. To prepare for his memorial service, the family went through his belongings. In the…
US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts
Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has saved millions of lives from HIV/Aids are pressing the Trump administration to rescue the scheme from crushing cuts to foreign assistance. The state department has said that the two-decade-old President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), which is estimated to have prevented 25m early…
How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War
An attack on a U.N. helicopter has highlighted rising tensions in the world’s youngest country, where a seven-year-old peace deal looks ever more fragile. By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya The world’s youngest nation faces the threat of war yet again. This month, a United Nations helicopter was attacked during an evacuation mission…
Monday briefing: Is Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest a sign of the ICC’s strength or its limitations?
Good morning. Last Tuesday, chaos erupted at Manila’s main airport as authorities arrested the Philippines’ 79-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte, who had arrived from Hong Kong. An arrest warrant issued in secret by the international criminal court (ICC) accused him of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in killings during his brutal “war on…
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
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. Severe weather across the South and Midwest over the weekend caused tornadoes, dust storms, wildfires, and heavy rain, resulting in at least three dozen deaths in the U.S. The…
Amazon Movers & Shakers: Stylish Accessories, Starting at $11
This is the jewelry, socks, sunglasses, underwear, and more, that everyone on Amazon is buying RN. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E! may make…
The Surprising Story Behind Indiana’s 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi
Opinion Indiana’s House of Representatives Once Voted Unanimously to Change the Value of Pi How an incorrect value of pi almost got codified into law By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Long ago, the Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously to change the value of Pi to 3.2. An ancient problem known as “squaring…
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welfare system that is failing the people who use it, the economy and taxpayers. Taking a tough call on fixing it goes against the instincts of much of…
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Syria After Civil War Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said. By Ben Hubbard Syria’s new president has spoken often about the urgency of merging the many armed groups that fought to topple the strongman Bashar al-Assad into a unified national…
Evangelina Rodríguez Led an Extraordinary Life as the Dominican Republic’s First Female Doctor
Evangelina Rodríguez Led an Extraordinary Life as the Dominican Republic’s First Female Doctor Born into poverty and abandoned by her parents, Andrea Evangelina Rodríguez Perozo rises from a life selling sweets in the street to become the first female Dominican doctor in 1911 By Laura Gómez, Lorena Galliot, Samia Bouzid & The Lost Women of…
British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island
Alexandra Clarke, 26, was on a diving excursion near Koh Tao when blaze broke out A British tourist is missing in Thailand after the tour boat she was travelling on caught fire off the island of Koh Tao. Alexandra Clarke, 26, from Lambeth, south London, was onboard the Davy Jones Locker for a diving excursion.…
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First Titanium hearts could serve as a stopgap for people with heart failure who are waiting for a donor organ By Smriti Mallapaty & Nature magazine The BiVACOR is a total heart replacement made of titanium. An Australian man in his forties has become the first…
New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump
Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald Trump Mark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy. Carney is deliberately making his first foreign…
‘I had one child and I lost him’ – North Macedonia mourns nightclub disaster
Marija Taseva was enjoying a night out with her sister at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, on Saturday when disaster struck. They were watching DNK, a popular hip-hop duo in the country, when a fire broke out , which killed at least 59 people and injured 155 others. “Everyone started screaming and shouting…
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Trump Administration Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border. A U.S. Army soldier near the border before a visit by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the White House’s border czar, Tom Homan, in Sunland Park, N.M.,…
Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape
Regulators are being summoned to No 10 on Monday to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the government moves to slash bureaucracy and cut the cost of regulation for business by a quarter. The government will also announce plans to streamline environmental permitting and cut red tape it says blocks new housing and infrastructure, as well…
Children Try to Cheer Pope Francis During His Hospital Stay
Pope Francis The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Gemelli hospital in Rome The Vatican on Sunday released the first photo of Pope Francis since he…
March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men’s with a record 14 teams
Becky Sullivan Move over, Big East and ACC: College basketball has a new heavyweight conference. The Southeastern Conference, normally known for its dominance on the football field, has set a new March Madness record by sending 14 of its 16 teams to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. The SEC also boasts two of…
Rachael Kirkconnell Is Thriving: How She’s Embracing New Beginnings
The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell shares her self-care must-haves, confidence tips, beauty essentials, and fashion favorites as she embraces new beginnings in her golden era. We interviewed Rachael Kirkconnell because we think you’ll like her picks. Rachael is a paid spokesperson for Showpo. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When…
Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.
Emma Bowman Residents in large swaths of the southern U.S. on Sunday took stock of the devastation left in the wake of tornadoes, strong winds and dust storms over the weekend. The severe weather left at least 37 people dead, and destroyed scores of homes. This bout of storms was forecast to clear the East…
Why Pregnant Olivia Culpo Thinks Her Baby Is a Boy
Find out why pregnant Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo is predicting that she and husband Christian McCaffrey will welcome a son. Mother-to-be Olivia Culpo is bumping along and making predictions about the sex of her baby. The 32-year-old, who is expecting her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ star running back, shared…
Tren de Aragua — all you need to know about the Venezuelan gang
By John Otis BOGOTA, Colombia — The Tren de Aragua, the Venezuelan gang that President Trump is targeting in his latest wave of deportations, formed in a Venezuelan prison but has branched out to become a multinational crime organization that has pulled off brazen attacks in places ranging from New York City to Santiago, Chile.…
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
There is an “overdiagnosis” of mental health conditions with “too many people being written off”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Streeting told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the welfare system had to be “sustainable”, as he defended the government’s forthcoming reforms aimed at cutting the benefits bill. Mental health charity Mind has…
Are D-Wave’s Claims of ‘Quantum Advantage’ Just ‘Quantum Hype’?
For Quantum Computing, Pressing the Advantage Is a Risky Proposition D-Wave’s fresh claim that it has achieved “quantum advantage” has sparked criticism of the company—and of the scientific process itself By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser In a paper published in Science, an international team of more than 60 people led by D-Wave scientist…
Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen
Middle East Tensions The Iranian-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump. By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati Ismaeel Naar reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Saeed Al-Batati from Al Mukalla, Yemen. The Houthi militia in Yemen…
Teen Mom’s Kailyn Lowry Shares Bikini Pic After Plastic Surgeries
Teen Mom 2 alum Kailyn Lowry is showcasing her new bikini body in beach pics shared months after undergoing several plastic surgery procedures. As she celebrates her 33rd birthday, Kailyn Lowry is feeling comfortable in her own body. The Teen Mom 2 alum shared images of herself in a bikini on a trip to the Turks…
US deports 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling to halt flights
Trump invoked 1798 law previously used to detain Japanese Americans in second world war to justify deportations The US deported more than 250 mainly Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador despite a US judge’s ruling to halt the flights on Saturday after Donald Trump controversially invoked the Alien Enemies Act, a 1798 law meant…
Hundreds of alleged gang members deported from U.S. despite court order
Luke Garrett The Trump administration deported more than 200 people who it claims are members of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan prison gang, to El Salvador this weekend, multiple members of the administration said on social media on Sunday. It was not immediately clear if the deportations happened before or after a federal judge in…
Rachael Kirkconnell Shares Biggest Lesson From Matt James Breakup
The Bachelor‘s Rachael Kirkconnell revealed what her breakup with Matt James taught her about herself and what she’s looking for in her next partner. Rachael Kirkconnell may not have found her happily ever after with Matt James, but she did walk away wiser and more empowered. Two months after she and the Bachelor alum broke up,…
The 95-Year-Old Japanese Man Who Is the World’s Oldest Speedskater
Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II. Iichi Marumo started competing in his late 80s, after a life spent farming, publishing poetry and volunteering to fly in a kamikaze mission during World War II. Iichi…
Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Food Dye Red No. 3. But He Says the Additive Is Safe
Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet He Says It Is Safe Almost 40 years ago, Joseph Borzelleca published a study on the food coloring Red No. 3. The FDA cited his work when banning the additive in January. But the researcher says the dye is safe By Phil Galewitz…
Death toll from North Macedonia nightclub fire rises to 59
At least 59 people have been killed and more than 155 injured in a nightclub fire in North Macedonia, officials say. The blaze broke out around 02:30 (01:30 GMT) at the Pulse club in Kocani, a town around 100 km (60 miles) east of the capital, Skopje, where 1,500 people were attending a concert by…
Demon-child movie wows China – and smashes global box office records
Virtually unknown in the west, Ne Zha 2 is the world’s highest-grossing animation at £1.6bn – outdoing Inside Out 2 – just weeks after its release Just a few years ago, the biggest star of the Chinese box office was a brave army commander. Last year it was a woman who rediscovers herself through boxing.…
51 dead and more than 100 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
By The Associated Press SKOPJE, North Macedonia — A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia ‘s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 51 people and injuring more than 100, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:35 a.m. during a concert by a local pop group at the Pulse nightclub, Interior…
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers. By Abdi Latif Dahir and Justin Scheck Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Abdi Latif Dahir, Justin Scheck and Kiana Hayeri spent months visiting cities and remote villages in Kenya and Uganda. On any given day in Kenya, dozens,…
Robotics Researcher Creates the Real Cosmo from Netflix’s Movie The Electric State
Robotics Researchers Bring The Electric State’s Cosmo to Life A robotics researcher takes on the Russo brothers’ vision from the new movie The Electric State. By Rachel Feltman, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, this is Rachel Feltman. If you pay any attention to the world of…
‘We are all Natasha’: senator’s sexual harassment claims roil Nigeria
Treatment of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has been suspended from senate, shines light on women’s rights In recent weeks, the two have been at the centre of a political row that has gripped the country, after an interview that Akpoti-Uduaghan gave to the broadcaster Arise TV in late February in which she accused Akpabio of sexual…
How Erin Andrews Got Through Her Toughest Fertility Appointments
Why, yes, Erin Andrews will have fries with that. In a chat with E! News, the sportscaster shared her secret sauce for dealing with disappointment during her decade-long fertility journey. In the throes of her decade-long fertility struggle, safe to say Erin Andrews wasn’t lovin’ her myriad doctor appointments. But the legendary sportscaster did come up…
Moment of pure joy as stranded astronauts meet new crew after SpaceX capsule docks
A SpaceX capsule carrying a new crew has docked at the International Space Station (ISS), paving the way for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to come home. The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight days, but because of technical issues with the experimental spacecraft they arrived on, they have…
Plan to freeze PIP disability benefits may be dropped
Ministers are considering abandoning plans to freeze some disability benefits, the BBC understands. Initial reports had suggested Personal Independence Payments (PIP) would not rise in line with inflation for a year, but many usually loyal Labour MPs have voiced strong opposition in meetings in No10, as well as to party whips and ministers. The eligibility…
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
Trump Administration The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped. By John Eligon Reporting from Johannesburg To hear President Trump and some of his closest supporters tell it, South Africa is a terrible…
Federal judge blocks Trump’s plan to target ‘alien enemies’ for deportation
Ximena Bustillo In his latest move to clamp down on illegal immigration and immigration more broadly, President Trump has filed a presidential action invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, a seldom-used law that gives the president authority to detain or deport nationals of an enemy nation during wartime. It’s only the fourth time in…
Bill Belichick’s GF Jordon Hudson Claps Back at Relationship Critic
Bill Belichick’s girlfriend Jordon Hudson responded publicly to a DM from a person who insulted her relationship with the former New England Patriots head coach. Jordon Hudson is tackling criticism of her romance with Bill Belichick head-on. After a social media user DMed her and asked her if she :realized” that her relationship with the…
Are the Colors in Space ‘Real’?
The UniverseFridays Are the Colors in Astronomical Images ‘Real’? In colorful photographs of galaxies, stars, planets, and more, what you see isn’t necessarily what you get By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings A colorful view of Lynds 483, an hourglass-shaped system of jets and outflows from two central protostars mid-formation. Captured by the James…
‘Trump tariffs are reshaping our politics’: Canadians on their election
Voters reflect on their priorities and mood shifts in their communities before a crucial contest When the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau, resigned in early January, after months of pressure to quit, the approval ratings of the progressive firebrand had dropped from their peak of 65% in September 2016 to 22%. At the end of…
Trump invokes 18th-century wartime act to deport five Venezuelans
Proclamation comes just hours after judge had ruled Alien Enemies Act of 1798 cannot be used Donald Trump has invoked the wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport five Venezuelan nationals from the US. In a presidential proclamation issued on Saturday, the White House said: “Tren de Aragua (TdA) is a designated Foreign Terrorist…
YouTuber P2istheName Found Dead in Mail Room at 26
YouTuber P2istheName, real name Philip Enewally, was found dead in a mail room March 14, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. He was 26. The influencer community is in mourning. YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name is Philip Enewally, has died. He was 26. The influencer was found dead in a mail…
As Trump Stirs Doubt, Europeans Debate Their Own Nuclear Deterrent
Germany’s Politics Talk of replacing the American nuclear umbrella over Europe with the small British and French nuclear armories is in the air, however vague and fanciful. By Steven Erlanger Reporting from Berlin Germany’s next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, set European pigeons flying in circles when he suggested last month that given rising mistrust in President…
How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu
How to Protect Pets and Backyard Chickens from Bird Flu As bird flu outbreaks continue to affect animals, experts answer questions about keeping pets and their owners healthy By Jude Coleman edited by Lauren J. Young With avian influenza blowing up egg prices and killing chickens around the country at an alarming rate, the U.S.…
Aid workers killed in Israeli air strike in Gaza, charity tells BBC
A team of charity workers has been killed in Israeli strikes in northern Gaza, the UK-registered Al Khair Foundation has told the BBC. The charity said eight workers – including volunteers and journalists documenting their activities – were killed when their vehicles were targeted on Saturday in what Hamas described as a “blatant violation” of…
Octomom Natalie “Nadya” Suleman Details Her Relationship With 14 Kids
When Natalie “Nadya” Suleman grew her brood of six by birthing the world’s first surviving set of octuplets in 2009, she became known as “Octomom”. But at home with her 14 children, she’s just Mom. As one might imagine, parenting 14 kids under the age of seven is, in a word, challenging. “That’s euphemistically speaking,”…
These Dogs Can Sniff Out Invasive Species before It’s Too Late
These Dogs Can Sniff Out Invasive Species before It’s Too Late Dogs excel at finding spotted lanternfly eggs in lower-level infestations By Gennaro Tomma edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier One of the dogs trained to track down spotted lanternflies. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! From sniffing out rare species to tracking down poachers, dogs…
‘Sounds like censorship to me.’ O cinema co-founder slams proposed eviction over film
Mandalit del Barco O Cinema South Beach, an independent, non-profit movie theater, has been showing sold-out screenings of the controversial, Oscar-winning film No Other Land. But the Miami Beach’s mayor calls the documentary “anti-semitic” and is now trying to cut off the city’s funding and lease to the cinema, which is operating on city property.…
Slowly, Ukrainian Women Are Beginning to Talk About Sexual Assault in the War
Russia-Ukraine War Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing. Thousands of women may have been raped by Russian soldiers, experts say, but have kept quiet for fear of the stigma. But that is changing. Liudmyla in Ukraine’s…
China criticises Hong Kong firm’s sale of majority stake in Panama ports
Commentary urged CK Hutchison to ‘think twice’ about ‘what position and side they are on’ in sale to US investors China has criticised the sale of the business that controls ports in Panama to US investors, saying the Hong Kong-based parent company should “think twice” and that the $22.8bn deal is “power politics” that is…
Everything You Need to Get Through Mercury Retrograde March 2025
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. We hate to break it to you but Mercury retrograde is back. Sorry! Fortunately, Stephanie Gailing, astrologer and author of the book, The Complete Guide to Living by the Moon, shared with E!…
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, with secretary of state Marco Rubio accusing the envoy of hating the country and President Donald Trump. “South Africa’s ambassador to the United States is…
US rejects ‘impractical’ Hamas demands as Gaza truce hangs in balance
Talks to extend the Gaza ceasefire have failed to reach an agreement, a Palestinian official has told the BBC, as the US accused Hamas of making “entirely impractical” demands at meetings in Qatar. Negotiators have been trying to find a way forward after the first phase of the temporary truce ended on 1 March. The…
Bread Lines and Salty Drinking Water: Israeli Aid Block Sets Gaza Back Again
Middle East Tensions Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure Hamas in truce talks. Shipments surged into Gaza after Israel and Hamas reached a cease-fire, even if they weren’t enough. Then Israel blocked the border again to pressure…
Trump Pentagon Purging Climate Change Measures, Hegseth Says, Raising Military Readiness Concerns
Pentagon Starts Purging Climate Change Measures Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to end the Pentagon’s climate efforts. Some experts say the move could hurt military readiness By Scott Waldman & E&E News Debris litters Tyndall Air Force Base following Hurricane Michael on October 17, 2018 in Panama City, Florida. The base experienced extensive damage from…
A new team and a new attitude, Lewis Hamilton cruises into the 2025 Formula 1 season
By Olivia Hicks The Piazza Castello typically hosts a smattering of tourists in the off-season as winter defrosts into spring. Earlier this month, the historic heart of Milan looked a little different as crimson lined the streets running through the city center in northern Italy. The crowd wasn’t a papal audience or political protest, but…
Weather tracker: Cyclone Jude causes chaos in Mozambique
More than 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, destroying 900 homes and leaving 40,000 people without power Cyclone Jude was the third cyclone to hit Mozambique this season. First spotted as a depression last Friday to the south-west of the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, it intensified over the next few…
Turmoil rocks Columbia University as Trump administration demands changes — or else
Jaclyn Diaz The Trump administration delivered an ultimatum to leaders of Columbia University on Thursday, threatening to end a portion of its federal funding unless the school implements strong controls over an international studies department and makes significant changes to student discipline standards and other university policies. In a letter obtained by NPR dated March…
Ancient DNA Shows Stone Age Europeans Voyaged by Sea to Africa
Ancient DNA Shows Stone Age Europeans Voyaged by Sea to Africa Roughly 8,000-year-old remains unearthed from present-day Tunisia held a surprise: European hunter-gatherer ancestry By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine Stone Age people might have crossed the Mediterranean on wooden canoes, navigating from island to island by sight. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Thousands…
Catholics Around the Globe Heed Francis’ Call to ‘Pray for Me’
Pope Francis The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made the appeal more urgent than ever. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City When Pope Francis first appeared to the world on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he humbly requested that…
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Journey to astounding worlds and be amongst the first to experience the new Universal Epic Universe! UPDATE: This sweepstakes is closed. How would you like a chance to win a trip to Universal Orlando Resort to be amongst the first to experience the new Universal Epic Universe (opening May 22, 2025)? To enter E!’s Universal…
Prospect of Ukraine ceasefire still uncertain despite Trump’s optimism
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Vladimir Putin of trying to “sabotage” diplomatic efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire. In a post on social media, he urged the US to put more pressure on the Russian president, saying only the “strength of America” could end the war. The Ukrainian leader said Putin was “doing everything…
Sudan rejects US request to discuss taking in Palestinians under Trump’s Gaza plan
US and Israel reportedly contacted officials in Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland Sudanese officials say they have rejected a request from the US to discuss taking in Palestinians displaced from Gaza under Donald Trump’s plan to turn the territory into a “Riviera on the Mediterranean”. According to an Associated Press report, the US and Israel contacted…
Life on Earth May Have Been Jump-Started by ‘Microlightning’
Life on Earth May Have Been Jump-Started by ‘Microlightning’ Charged water droplets generate sparks that can forge organic compounds By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier In this landmark experiment, Miller produced several amino acids out of inorganic molecules. (Amino acids combine to form proteins, which in turn combine to form living organisms.) He…
Trump Tariffs Leave No Country Room for Exemptions, U.S. Tells Canada
Tariffs In talks aimed at finding common ground on tariffs, Canadian officials were told April 2 will be a crucial day in setting the Trump tariff doctrine, and any relief could come later. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Reporting from Charlevoix, Quebec Top U.S. representatives told a Canadian delegation on Thursday that there was no way Canada,…
The NWSL is adopting a tool to protect players from online abuse, commissioner says
By Jeffrey Pierre The National Women’s Soccer League has plans to adopt a tool to monitor and protect players from online abuse, NWSL commissioner Jessica Berman told NPR’s All Things Considered. The plans, first reported by NPR, are expected to come during the 2025 season. The NWSL came under scrutiny last November after Orlando Pride…
US had productive talks with Putin over Ukraine war, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has praised talks held with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the US-proposed ceasefire deal in Ukraine as “good and productive”. This comes after Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff met in Moscow on Thursday evening, during which they exchanged information and shared the US’s “cautious optimism” over a peace process, the…
Connie Britton Shares Difficulties Being a Single Mom After Adopting
Actress Connie Britton shared insight into her choice to become a single mom through adoption in 2011, when she welcomed son Eyob to her family. Connie Britton had clear eyes and a full heart when deciding to grow her family. But still, the Friday Night Lights actress admitted she didn’t necessarily know what to expect when…
Chancellor Rachel Reeves insists changes to welfare spending needed
Rachel Reeves has insisted on the need to “get a grip” on the welfare bill, saying the system is not working for the taxpayer or recipients. The chancellor’s comments come amid concerns from Labour MPs about the impact of expected cuts to the welfare budget, as the government attempts to ease worries among backbench MPs.…
Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister amid US trade war
Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor becomes 24th PM and expected to call election soon Mark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England. Less than a week ago, Carney…
Hamas says it’s willing to release the five American hostages in Gaza
Russell Lewis TEL AVIV, Israel — Hamas says it’s willing to release the one living Israeli-American hostage and the bodies of four other dual-national Americans it’s been holding in Gaza since the October 7, 2023 attacks in Israel. Hamas put out a statement on its official Telegram channel, saying it’s willing to release “[E]dan Alexander,…
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Prime Minister at Crucial Moment
Canada’s Politics Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs. By Vjosa Isai Reporting from Toronto Mark Carney, who has never held elected office but has a long résumé in economic policymaking and investing,…
Why Meagan Good Stood by Fiancé Jonathan Majors During His Trial
Jonathan Majors’ fiancée Meagan Good shared insight into why she supported him throughout his legal issues that stemmed following his arrest for assaulting and harassing his ex. Meagan Good was by Jonathan Majors’ side throughout his biggest trials and tribulations. Months after the Creed III actor was arrested for the assault and harassment of his…
If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us
If Life on Mars Ever Existed, This Bizarre Rock May Tell Us The intriguing chemistry of a rock collected by the Perseverance rover could trace to microbial activity—or not By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine The black-ringed ‘leopard spots’ on a Martian rock might be evidence of chemical reactions that could have involved microorganisms. NASA’s…
Putin, in No Hurry for 30-Day Truce, Seeks Ukrainian Concessions
Russia-Ukraine War The remarks by the Russian leader suggested he wanted to draw out negotiations or make a truce impossible. Ukraine’s leader called the response to a cease-fire plan “manipulative.” By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Berlin President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Thursday did not rule out a U.S. and Ukrainian proposal for a…
Senate signal plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ
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. Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown and voting for a bill they hate, as they face a deadline today to pass a budget. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said…
Photographer in coma after Argentina police hit pensioner protest hard
Photographer in coma and scores injured as police use teargas, rubber bullets and water cannon against retirees Argentina’s hardline security minister is facing calls to resign after the violent police response to a protest by pensioners left a photographer in a coma and scores of other people injured. More than 1,000 riot police used teargas,…
A Guide to Teen Mom Alum Kailyn Lowry’s Sprawling Family Tree
From 16 and Pregnant to 33 and a mom of seven, Teen Mom 2 alum Kailyn Lowry has enjoyed growing her large brood. And now, the engaged podcaster told E! News, she’s “definitely done.” Probably. A decade and a half after catapulting to fame on 16 and Pregnant, Kailyn Lowry is 33 and done. As…
Exclusive: Every McDonald’s in Britain warned of crackdown over staff sexual abuse
Every McDonald’s in Britain has been warned its owners could face legal action if they fail to take steps to protect staff from sexual abuse. The equality watchdog has written to all 1,400 branches telling them they must comply with their legal duties, or risk enforcement action, after a BBC investigation uncovered claims of a…
John Feinstein, sports writer and author of ‘A Season on the Brink,’ dies at 69
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — John Feinstein, one of the country’s foremost sports writers and the author of numerous bestselling books, including the groundbreaking “A Season on the Brink” about college basketball coach Bob Knight, died unexpectedly Thursday. Feinstein was 69. He died of natural causes at his brother’s home in McLean, Virginia, according…
Eyeshadow Is Back: Here’s How To Wear It in 2025
From versatile eyeshadow palettes to effortless cream shadow sticks, these must-have picks from Moira Cosmetics, Jason Wu Beauty, and more start at just $8! The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. When it comes to beauty trends, what goes around comes around. In 2016,…
Trump EPA Unveils Aggressive Plans to Dismantle Climate Regulation, Endangerment Finding
Trump EPA Unveils Aggressive Plans to Dismantle Climate Regulation EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin outlined an aggressive plan to dismantle the “holy grail” of climate regulation, the endangerment finding By Jean Chemnick & E&E News Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, talks with reporters after a water policy rule signing ceremony to allow “West…
After al-Assad’s Ouster, Many Syrians Struggle With Returning Home
Syria After Civil War Syria’s interim president has said that millions would return after President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, but many houses and other buildings were destroyed in 13 years of civil war. Syria’s interim president has said that millions would return after President Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, but many houses and other buildings were destroyed in…
Trump orders ideas from Pentagon for ‘unfettered’ access to Panama canal, officials say
Document described as interim national security guidance calls on US military to create options The Trump administration has called on the Pentagon to provide military options to ensure the country has full access to the Panama canal, two US officials told Reuters on Thursday. Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to “take back” the…
NHS England to be brought under government control in major health overhaul
NHS England will be abolished and brought under “democratic control” in an attempt to cut bureaucracy and duplication, Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The organisation, which oversees the country’s health service, will be brought into the Department of Health, and the PM said the move would free up money for frontline services. The government said…
For one former logging company, nature’s green is gold
Editor’s note: In the fight against climate change and wildlife extinction, businesses have to a key role to play. But how? Conservation International’s investment fund, CI Ventures, is helping startup companies fund new business models founded on the protection of nature. Here is one of them. The Amazon rainforest faced another difficult year in 2024,…
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…