Author: NewTrendsTimes
Mira cómo las Kardashian y otras celebridades celebraron la Nochevieja 2024
From Rihanna’s totally relatable at-home festivities to Hailey Bieber’s indulgent In-N-Out meal, this is how celebrities celebrated New Year’s Eve 2024. While 2024 was coming to a close, Hollywood’s biggest stars were busy soaking up every last moment. From star-studded parties to at-home festivities, it’s clear that celebs made their mark on the final 24…
Giant naan breads and taking on the doubters in Bradford
As Bradford begins its year as UK City of Culture, it is not just trying to show a different face to the rest of the country – it’s also hoping to win over doubters in the city. One of the first productions is a radio play written by broadcaster Nick Ahad, and its theme is…
Alleged attack on Virgin Australia flight crew being investigated by Fijian police
Airline sends support staff to Nadi after reports of assault during a night out in the early hours of 1 January Fijian authorities are investigating allegations Virgin Australia crew were assaulted and robbed while celebrating New Year’s Eve, as a union expressed concern for their welfare. The airline has sent support staff to Fiji amid…
Chad Morgan, Australian country music star, dies aged 91
Known for his comedy songs such as The Sheik of Scrubby Creek and his toothy smile, Morgan died on 1 January Australian country music singer Chad Morgan, known as the “Sheik of Scrubby Creek” after one of his most famous songs, has died aged 91. Known for his humorous country songs and toothy smile –…
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
The proportion of patients diagnosed with cancer at an early stage has risen to its highest level on record, NHS figures in England show. Data for the 13 most common cancers show 58.7% of those diagnosed between September 2023 and August 2024 were identified at stages one and two, which increases the chances of survival.…
LeBron James’ Son Bryce James, 17, Gives Huge Basketball Career Update
Bryce James, the 17-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, announced Jan. 1 that he has committed to join the University of Arizona basketball team, extending his family’s impact on the sport. Balling runs in the James family blood. Bryce James, the 17-year-old son of NBA legend LeBron James, rang in the new year with…
‘She was the sweetest person’: first details of New Orleans victims emerge
Victims identified as Nikyra Cheyenne Dedeaux, 18; Reggie Hunter, 37; Tiger Bech, 27; and Nicole Perez, 28 The first details of the victims of the suspected terrorist attack on New Orleans’s nightlife center of Bourbon Street have begun to emerge as the city and the US absorbed the shocking news. A fast-moving vehicle had ploughed…
Frequent Flyer? This Duffel Bag Is My New Favorite Airport Hack
Avoid checked bag fees and overpacking woes with the Terra Thread duffel—a game-changing personal item for airport travel. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Airport travel is rarely smooth sailing, especially during the holidays. Regardless, I had to brave the storm and make…
The endgame in Ukraine: How the war could come to a close in 2025
“I must say that the situation is changing dramatically,” Russia’s president, Vladimir Putin, declared at his end-of-year news conference in December. “There is movement along the entire front line. Every day.” In eastern Ukraine, Moscow’s war machine is gradually churning mile by mile through the wide open fields of the Donbas, enveloping and overwhelming villages…
Jennifer Lopez Comments on Her Relationships Amid Ben Affleck Divorce
Months after Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck broke up, the Unstoppable actress shared insight into her relationships while reflecting on the parallels between her life and her character Judy Robles. It doesn’t cost a thing for Jennifer Lopez to take a look back. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Four months after the “On the…
Three days of heavy snow forecast across UK
Much of the UK could be set for three days of snow as temperatures plunge across the country. A Met Office yellow warning for snow has been issued for all of England and Wales and parts of Scotland this weekend, with icy conditions forecast to continue into Monday. It means there is a risk of…
Centrelink payments increase, higher passport fees and pay rises: all the 1 January changes in Australia in 2025
Bigger Austudy and carer allowance payments, higher Medicare safety net thresholds and mandatory corporate reporting on climate also in 1 Jan changes With the new year come new policies, laws, taxes and reforms. Here’s everything to know about changes on 1 January, 2025 that could affect you. Centrelink payments, including youth allowance, Austudy and carer…
Who has made Troy’s Premier League team of the week?
After every round of Premier League matches this season, BBC football pundit Troy Deeney will give you his team and manager of the week. Here are this week’s choices. Do you agree? Give us your thoughts using the comments form at the bottom of this page. Martin Dubravka (Newcastle): He’s done well since he stepped…
Tesla Cybertruck Explosion Outside Trump Hotel Kills One Person
A Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside of Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas left one person dead and is now being investigated as a possible terrorist attack, according to authorities. Authorities in Las Vegas are investigating a deadly incident along the city’s famed Strip. The Jan. 1 event, which killed one and minorly injured seven bystanders,…
One dead after Tesla Cybertruck catches fire outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas
CEO Elon Musk says explosion that also injured seven ‘likely to be a terrorist attack’ One person died and seven more were injured on Wednesday when a Tesla truck caught fire and exploded outside Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, authorities said. Las Vegas metropolitan police and Clark county fire department officials in Nevada said at…
‘No-one can replace Saka’ – but Nwaneri, 17, gives Arsenal hope
Bukayo Saka sustained a hamstring injury during Arsenal’s win at Crystal Palace on 21 December “No-one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world.” Gabriel Martinelli’s comments about Bukayo Saka are telling as to just how much Arsenal depend on the England winger, how much they will miss him during…
Three-day snow warning issued for parts of England, Scotland and Wales
Rain, sleet, flooding and freezing temperatures could lead to hazardous travel conditions, says Met Office The Met Office has issued a three-day heavy snow warning as thousands of households mop up after torrential new year rain led to flooded properties, travel chaos and power cuts. Temperatures could drop to well below freezing at the weekend…
Justin Bieber Shuts Down Hailey Bieber Divorce Rumors
Justin Bieber shut down rumors of issues in his marriage to Hailey Bieber, setting the record straight with a flirty message on his Instagram Stories. Justin Bieber is putting the breakup rumors to rest. Days after social media users speculated that the musician’s marriage to Hailey Bieber may not be going well, the “Sorry” singer…
Conjoined Twins Abby & Brittany Hensel Explain How They Share Anatomy
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel shared how their anatomy operates with separate organs as well as fused organs they share. Abby Hensel and Brittany Hensel aren’t keeping this information close to their chest. While the conjoined twins have been willing to share insight into their captivating personal lives, like Abby marrying husband Josh Bowling…
Scarlets seal bonus-point win in Dragons derby
Wales international Blair Murray had not played for a month prior to the derby United Rugby Championship Scarlets (24) 32 Tries: Murray 2, Macloed, Mee Cons: Costelow 3 Pens: Costelow, Lloyd Dragons (3) 15 Tries: Basham, Anderson Con: O’Brien Pen: O’Brien Scarlets welcomed the new year with a bonus-point derby win over Dragons in the…
1 dead, 7 injured after Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
By The Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — One person died and seven others were injured Wednesday when a Tesla Cybertruck that appeared to be carrying fireworks caught fire and exploded outside President-elect Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel, authorities said. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police and Clark County Fire Department officials told a news conference that…
Jocelyne Wildenstein, socialite known for extreme cat-like plastic surgery, dies
Known as ‘one of the jet set’s most outrageous characters’, Wildenstein died in Paris hotel aged 84 The Swiss socialite and cosmetic surgery aficionado Jocelyne Wildenstein, sometimes known as “Catwoman” due to her extensive plastic surgery, has died, her partner said on Wednesday. “It is with heavy heart and with great sadness that Mr Lloyd…
Prisons in England and Wales record rapid rise in drones delivering drugs
Prisons will need more money to combat the rapid rise in drones delivering drugs, the head of an influential Commons committee has said, as figures showed the number of aerial incursions predicted to have tripled in two years. A freedom of information request by the Guardian found there were 1,296 drone incidents at prisons in…
How To Transform Dry, Frizzy Hair Into Sleek, Silky Strands
No matter your hair type, these products will infuse your strands with nourishing moisture, shield them from humidity, and repair damage, leaving your hair healthier and more manageable. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Frizz can come for us all, no matter your hair…
One killed as cybertruck explodes at Trump Las Vegas hotel
Police are investigating the explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Police said a cybertruck pulled up in front of the hotel on Wednesday near a glass entrance, then smoke started coming from the vehicle and it exploded. The driver was killed and seven people were injured, police said…
Brittany Mahomes Shares Funny New Year Pic in Final Days of Pregnancy
Brittany Mahomes—who is expecting her third baby with husband Patrick Mahomes “any day now”—revealed her hilarious New Year’s workout routine. Brittany Mahomes is ringing in the new year with a new fitness technique. Indeed, the Sports Illustrated model—who is expecting her third baby with husband Patrick Mahomes—posted an adorable video of her workout with kids…
It’s time to get serious about stamp duty on shares, a terrible advert for London
The number of listed companies fleeing can’t be ignored – cutting or abolishing the tax could revive the capital market Last year was another depressing one for departures from the London stock market. Back in January, it was Flutter heading for the exit. The owner of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet got itself a…
Jocelyn Wildenstein, Known for “Catwoman” Transformation, Dead at 84
Jocelyn Wildenstein, who rose to notoriety for her plastic surgery that resembled a cat, has died, her fiancé Lloyd Klein confirmed. Jocelyn Wildenstein’s family is mourning a tremendous loss. The Swiss socialite—known for her cosmetically enhanced cat-like appearance—has died in France. She was 84. Jocelyn’s cause of death was a pulmonary embolism, her fiancé Lloyd…
At least four killed and four more wounded in Montenegro shooting
Special troops searching for armed man who opened fire in bar and fled scene in western city of Cetinje An armed man killed at least four people and wounded four others on Wednesday in the western Montenegrin city of Cetinje, police and local media said. A statement said the man opened fire in a bar…
MrBeast Engaged to Influencer Thea Booysen
YouTuber MrBeast celebrated New Year’s Day by revealing that he and longtime girlfriend Thea Booysen are engaged after he proposed to her on Christmas Day surrounded by her family. Beast mode has quite literally been engaged for MrBeast’s love life. The YouTuber rang in the New Year by announcing on X (formerly Twitter) that he…
Glenn Maxwell’s mid-air boundary juggle hailed as ‘greatest catch’ in BBL
Veteran leaps metres into outfield to catch ball in one hand before throwing it back into field of play A stunning Glenn Maxwell catch in the outfield, an almost impossible take in mid-air on the wrong side of the boundary rope that he juggled back into play, has been hailed one of the best in…
How Hailey Bieber Celebrated NYE Amid Justin Bieber Divorce Rumors
Days after Hailey Bieber seemingly slammed speculation that she and her husband Justin Bieber could have broken up, the Rhode Beauty founder shared how she celebrated New Year’s Eve. Hailey Bieber knows how to party during the most beautiful time of the year. After all, the Rhode Beauty founder revealed how she rang in the…
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal A woman who went missing 52 years ago has been found alive and well after police released a grainy photograph as part of an appeal, solving one of Britain’s longest-running missing person cases. Sheila Fox, now 68, disappeared from Coventry in 1972 when…
The Sugar Bowl is postponed to Thursday after the deadly attack in New Orleans
By Chandelis Duster The Sugar Bowl that was slated to take place in New Orleans Wednesday night has been postponed after a deadly attack during New Year’s celebrations, according to local officials. The game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs, part of the newly expanded college football playoffs, was originally set to go…
Australian property prices fall for the first time in two years
Australia’s property market has finally come off the boil after a resilient run of growth at a time of high interest rates and inflationary pain. The 0.1% fall in December followed a flat result in November and a gradual slowing in the pace of growth over the course of the year. Sign up for Guardian…
What we know about the New Orleans attacker
Ten people are dead and at least 35 injured after a man drove into a large crowd in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day, authorities have said. Here’s what we know so far. The man who drive the truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning has been identified…
Diplo Admits He’s “Tripping” on LSD During CNN New Year’s Eve Show
Diplo admitted that he was tripping on LSD during a live conversation with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper on their CNN New Year’s Eve special. Diplo ended 2024 on a high—literally. Indeed, the DJ admitted to Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper that he was tripping into the new year. “I’m so curious,” Andy told…
Meghan Markle Rejoins Instagram With New Account on New Year’s
Seven years after Meghan Markle shut down her personal Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts, the Duchess of Sussex rejoined Instagram for the new year. Meghan Markle is making her grand return to social media. Seven years after the Duchess of Sussex bid farewell to her Instagram account following her engagement to Prince Harry, she’s back…
Turnout inequality in UK elections close to tipping point, report warns
IPPR says elections could lose legitimacy because of falling turnout among groups such as renters and non-graduates UK elections are “close to a tipping point” where they lose legitimacy because of plummeting voter turnout among renters and non-graduates, an influential thinktank has said. Analysis by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) found that the…
10 Killed After Truck Driven Into New Year’s Eve Crowd in New Orleans
Ten people have died and more than 30 others were injured after a man drove his pickup truck into a crowd during an early morning New Year’s Day attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street. The city of New Orleans is reeling after a tragedy on New Year’s Day. At least 10 people have died, and…
Twenty missing after falling from boat in rough seas off Libya’s coast
Small vessel tilted after taking in water, according to seven survivors who reached Italian island of Lampedusa Twenty people are missing after falling into the sea from a tilting boat after it started to take in water in rough seas about 20 miles off the coast of Libya, according to survivors. Carrying 27 passengers, the…
Automatic voter registration may be an answer to UK’s troubling turnout gap
Experts say evidence from abroad shows AVR is effective – and it’s one of several proposals to try to boost voting A healthy democracy depends on people participating in it. In the UK, the proportion of people doing so is falling. Voter turnout in general elections stayed above 70% from 1945 through to 1997, hitting…
Andy Cohen Roasts Anderson Cooper’s Sex Life During CNN New Year’s Eve
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper were the chaotic duo we needed to ring in the new year, as they made NSFW jokes during CNN’s New Year’s Eve special. Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper rang in 2025 with the most chaotic energy. The Watch What Happens Live host and Anderson Cooper 360 host welcomed the new…
Israeli strikes kill at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on New Year’s Day
Officials say most of the victims were women and children as Israel’s war against Hamas continues into the new year Israeli strikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on New Year’s Day, mostly women and children, officials said, as the nearly 15-month war ground on into the new year. One strike hit…
Justin Baldoni Accuses Ryan Reynolds of “Aggressively” Berating Him
It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni alleged that Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds gave him an “inappropriate and humiliating” berating in their apartment in front of their “celebrity friends.” Justin Baldoni is calling out Ryan Reynolds. After Blake Lively accused Baldoni—her director and costar on It Ends With Us—of sexual harassment on set, he…
Police seek 19 people after Glasgow football chaos
Police have released images of 19 people they want to speak to about a large-scale disturbance before the Scottish League Cup final in Glasgow. Violence and disorder broke out in the city centre ahead of the match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park on Saturday 15 December. Footage on social media showed large groups…
Ukraine halts supply of Russian gas to Europe
Ukraine ends agreement to allow gas to flow through its pipelines, with European supplies set to be tested as cold weather forecast later this week Ukraine has halted Russian gas supplies to European customers through its pipeline network, almost three years into Moscow’s all-out invasion. The move comes after a prewar transit deal expired during…
New bone test could rewrite British history, say scientists
From the end of the Roman occupation through the Anglo-Saxon and Viking invasions – a new way of testing DNA in ancient bones could force a rethink of key moments in Britain’s early history, say researchers. Scientists could already track big alterations in DNA that occur over thousands or millions of years, helping us learn,…
Nearly Forgotten ‘Phage Therapy’ Fights Antibiotic Resistance
Nearly Forgotten ‘Phage Therapy’ Fights Antibiotic Resistance In a new book, a science journalist recounts the story of a lifesaving treatment for infection that scientists broadly dismissed until recently By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Tanya Lewis Bacteriophages infecting bacterial cells. Imagine that the next time you catch a stomach bug and antibiotics fail to…
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Gives Birth to First Baby With Ken Urker
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her boyfriend Ken Urker welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Aurora Urker, one year after her release from prison. Welcome to motherhood, Gypsy Rose Blanchard. The Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup star and her partner Ken Urker welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Aurora Urker, he shared…
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or the Vikings turned up, researchers have found after studying the genetics of an ancient Roman buried in York. The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons brought an…
Some of These Whales May Live Twice as Long as Scientists Thought
Some of These Whales May Live to 150—Double the Age Previously Thought Bowhead whales were known to live up to 200 years, and a new study finds that southern right whales may live up to age 150 if they aren’t being hunted By Greg Breed, Peter Corkeron & The Conversation US Southern right whale (Eubalaena…
What we know about the New Orleans attack
Ten people are dead and at least 35 injured after a man drove into a large crowd in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day, authorities have said. Here’s what we know so far. At 03:15 on New Year’s day, a man drove a pickup truck at speed into a large crowd…
Thousands throng central Birmingham after New Year’s Eve fireworks hoax
Revellers left disappointed after false reports of display in social media Thousands of people gathered in the centre of Birmingham on New Year’s Eve despite a police warning that the announcement of a fireworks display was a hoax. Police and the city council had urged revellers not to travel after false reports there would be…
Jeff Koons on why he has drawn a red line on AI in art: ‘I don’t want to be lazy’
His hands-off approach to the production of his famous balloon dogs and stainless steel rabbits has been criticised in the past but Jeff Koons, the world’s most expensive artist, has drawn a red-line: “I wouldn’t – for my own base work – be looking at AI to be developing my work.” The potential and the…
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe? By Sarah Scoles edited by Lee Billings & Jeanna Bryner An illustration of the cosmic web, the universe’s large-scale structure of composed of galaxy-rich clumps and filaments alongside giant intergalactic voids mostly bereft of matter. At even larger scales, cosmic structure seems to smooth out…
CCTV shows how burglar carried out £10m jewellery heist
New CCTV footage exclusively obtained by BBC News reveals how a burglar stole more than £10m worth of jewellery and designer handbags from a London mansion. The images show a masked man stuffing handfuls of jewellery into a backpack after creeping into the multi-million pound property. A family spokesperson, who was inside the home when…
21 states are getting minimum wage bumps in 2025
Jaclyn Diaz Minimum-wage workers in 21 states will see a bigger paycheck come the new year. They’re among the many thousands of laws changing as a new year begins. Those wage increases will impact an estimated 9.2 million workers and raise pay by a total of $5.7 billion, according to the Economic Policy Institute, a…
Dobey beats Price to reach semi-finals at Worlds
Chris Dobey is through to the World Championship semi-finals for the first time Chris Dobey came from two sets down to beat former champion Gerwyn Price 5-3 and reach the PDC World Championship semi-finals for the first time. Dobey, who lost in the last eight in the last two years, held firm after a blistering…
Critic wrongly jailed by former president of Philippines hopes to return to politics
Leila de Lima enraged Rodrigo Duterte when she began investigating killings carried out during his ‘war on drugs’ Leila de Lima, one of fiercest critics of the former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs” who was jailed for more than six years on baseless charges, will try to return to politics in 2025.…
US places sanctions on Australian man over alleged global narcotics trafficking role
David Jonathan Thackray, who was jailed in New Zealand in 2014, is one of three Australians now subject to such sanctions An Australian man has been sanctioned by the US treasury department over his alleged involvement in the global narcotics trade. Australian David Jonathan Thackray and New Zealand national Ho Kai Leung were among 12…
‘The scene was just horrific’ – witnesses tell of New Orleans carnage
Ten people have been killed and 35 injured after a man intentionally drove into a crowd in New Orleans and then began firing a weapon, police have said. Police chief Anne Kirkpatrick said the attacker drove a pickup truck along Bourbon Street “very fast… trying to run over as many people as he could” at…
Trump’s killing of Qassem Suleimani led to fall of Assad, says Tugendhat
Ex-security minister says assassination ordered by Trump set off chain of events that led to revolution in Syria Donald Trump’s decision to sanction the assassination of an elite Iranian commander triggered a chain of events that has revealed Iran as a paper tiger and led to the overthrow of Basher al-Assad, a former UK security…
At least 10 killed and 30 injured in New Orleans as car runs into crowd
Vehicle ploughs into people in French Quarter, with witnesses saying driver then exchanged fire with police Ten people have been killed and 30 injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd in New Orleans’ tourist district in the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to officials, with media reporting the driver later fired a…
Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
Yuki Noguchi Nearly 900 people aboard cruise ships were sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December amid an escalation in both the frequency and severity of outbreaks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So far this year, there have been 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, e. coli or…
Madewell End of Season Sale — Up to 60% off, Styles Start at $7
Use promo code LASTCHANCE to save on the styles you’ve been eyeing all year long — cashmere sweaters, jeans, coats, and 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. Now that the holidays are over, the real fun can start.…
Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes
Disposable electronic cigarettes banned on health and environmental grounds, while in Milan a ban on outdoor smoking comes into force Belgium has become the first country in the EU to ban the sale of disposable vapes, in an effort to stop young people from becoming addicted to nicotine and to protect the environment. From 1…
Taylor Swift, Julia Roberts and More Unforgettable Golden Globes Looks
From Julia Roberts’ iconic Armani suit at the 1990 ceremony to Taylor Swift’s dreamy Gucci gown at last year’s event, these are the most unforgettable Golden Globes looks of all time. These fashion moments from The Globes are oh so golden. The annual Golden Globes ceremony is no stranger to iconic red carpet looks. In…
‘Trump is a little guy, Musk is a big guy’: historian predicts trouble for president-elect
Timothy Snyder says world’s richest man is likely to exert uncomfortable influence over White House Allies and aides to Donald Trump should be increasingly concerned by Elon Musk’s proximity to and influence on the US president-elect, the Yale historian and bestselling author Timothy Snyder said. “Trump is a little guy, and Musk is a big…
Life Kit’s guide to a successful Dry January
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. If your New Year’s resolution is to take a break from drinking alcohol, we’ve got some guidance that could help. Life Kit put together some strategies to…
Failings led to death of woman after weight loss surgery, coroner says
Susan Evans was not seen by specialist at Queen Alexandra hospital, Portsmouth, during junior doctors’ strike and contracted sepsis Failings at a hospital contributed to the death of a 55-year-old woman who suffered abdominal sepsis after weight loss surgery at the time of a junior doctors’ strike, a coroner has said. Susan Evans returned to…
Astrologer Aliza Kelly Reveals 2025 Predictions for Each Zodiac Sign
The stars may be aligning in the new year—but that bright spot won’t come until you get grounded first. “This isn’t a year to charge ahead without reflection,” the It’s All Magic author and host of the Horoscope Weekly podcast explained. “We’re being invited to recalibrate our energy and ensure our actions align with our long-term goals.” And…
Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have filed competing lawsuits that ramp up a battle over allegations of what happened on the set of their film, It Ends With Us. Lively filed a lawsuit in New York against the actor and his publicity team on Tuesday, alleging sexual harassment on the set of the film and…
Anger, tears and joy after a heart attack at 22
On 6 January 2024, a then 22-year old Faith Harrison began to have a heart attack while driving home from a hockey match. It lasted for seven hours and resulted in emergency surgery and a diagnosis of heart failure. Twelve months later, now 23, life has completely changed for the fitness coach from Shropshire. “Not…
UK small boat arrivals in 2024 up 25% compared with previous year
A total of 36,816 people made journey last year compared with 29,437 who arrived in 2023, Home Office says The number of people arriving in the UK in 2024 after crossing the Channel in small boats was up by a quarter on the previous year, figures show. A total of 36,816 people made the journey…
Genius Products Under $10 That Will Make Your Life so Much Easier
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Life is hard overall, but there are also little problems that arise throughout the day that can start to add up. Like, what do you do with your cuticles? How do you…
Ukraine halts transit of Russian gas to Europe after a prewar deal expired
By The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine on Wednesday halted Russian gas supplies to European customers that pass through the country, almost three years into Moscow’s all-out invasion of its neighbor, after a prewar transit deal expired at the end of last year. At a summit in Brussels last month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
UK government hires ‘nudge unit’ to help dispel heat pump myths
Behaviour experts say misinformation shared in media and by other stakeholders is impeding uptake Experts from a “nudge unit” have been hired to help ministers fight misinformation about heat pumps to try to encourage take-up of the devices. The appliances run on electricity instead of gas and are regarded as a way of decarbonising homes…
Phew! Turtle doves shoot ban triggers bird species recovery
Western European population has risen 25% with ban and some UK sites have seen promising increases There are signs of hope for the turtle dove, one of the most endangered birds that has been plummeting towards extinction in Britain. After a temporary ban on the annual shoot of the migratory birds as they pass through…
Look up! Here’s what’s to watch for in space in 2025
By Chandelis Duster After a spectacular 2024, which featured a year of wonder in the skies, including a total solar eclipse and rare sightings of the northern lights, 2025 is set to bring even more astronomical events. The year is expected to kick off with a meteor shower and forecast for the potential aurora in…
Ambulance pressures remain as critical incident ends
A critical incident declared by the Welsh ambulance service has been stood down. It comes after its boss urged people to “drink sensibly” at new year to help reduce demand, following a 340-call backlog on Monday. “While the critical incident is behind us, significant pressures remain, and it’s really important that the public play their…
Stoke appoint Robins as manager
Mark Robins has taken charge of 780 matches during his managerial career Stoke City have appointed former Coventry boss Mark Robins as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal. The 55-year-old was sacked by the Sky Blues in October after seven years in charge. He replaces Narcis Pelach after the Potters parted company with the…
Breakaway Moldovan region cuts heating and hot water as Russia stops gas flow
Supply to Transnistria halted as transit deal between Russia and Ukraine expires The breakaway Moldovan region of Transnistria has cut heating and hot water supplies to households after Russia stopped supplying gas via Ukraine. “There is no heating or hot water,” an employee of local energy company Tirasteploenergo said by phone from Tiraspol, Moldova’s main…
Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population
Five entire families can be killed, totalling 30 wolves, in move campaigners say is illegal under EU law Sweden’s wolf hunt starts on Thursday, with the country aiming to halve the population of the endangered predator. The Swedish government has given the green light for five entire wolf families, a total of 30 wolves, to…
Number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats rises to 36,816
Home Office figures released on New Year’s Day show 36,816 people crossed the English Channel in small boats throughout 2024, an increase on the previous year, but not as many as in 2022. The last group, made up of 291 people, arrived on 29 December. The year 2024 was the deadliest on record for the…
Blake Lively sues ‘It Ends With Us’ director Justin Baldoni alleging harassment
By The Associated Press Actor Blake Lively sued “It Ends With Us” director Justin Baldoni and several others tied to the romantic drama on Tuesday, alleging harassment and a coordinated campaign to attack her reputation for coming forward about her treatment on the set. The federal lawsuit was filed in New York just hours after…
Keep Every Last Resolution With These Tips from Robin Arzon
From “exercise snacks” to positive self-talk, head Peleton instructor Robin Arzon broke down all of the must-know tips for sticking to your New Year’s resolutions. Robin Arzon doesn’t want you to drop the ball on your 2025 resolutions. While the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to set new goals, it can also…
A total eclipse of the Moon, Saturn’s rings ‘disappear’, meteors and more: your guide to the southern sky in 2025
These nocturnal events are more spectacular from dark country sky, but they can still be seen from a light-polluted city – and for many, no telescope is needed Total eclipses of the moon are more common than those of the Sun. They can be seen from all the regions on Earth where it is night.…
The Papers: Energy bills ‘to rise further’ and world rings in 2025
“So much for cutting our energy bills!” is the headline on the front of The Daily Mail. It’s one of several papers to highlight increases in fuel costs for households. The Mail says Labour promised to slash prices, but the paper warns that families are now facing three hikes to the energy price cap in…
Future fizzles: the promises and predictions for 2025 in Australia that came true (or didn’t)
From cheaper energy to recyclable packaging and phasing out Australia Post motorbikes – here’s what has and hasn’t been achieved An Australian republic, renewable-powered supermarkets, recyclable packaging and the phasing out of Australia Post motorbikes. These are just some of the promises, targets and predictions that years ago were set for 2025 – which is…
Debut at 18, still playing at 40 – James makes more history
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion LeBron James became the first person in NBA history to play as a teenager and past the age of 40 as the Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who made his NBA debut as an 18-year-old in 2003, turned 40 on 30 December. He scored…
Scott Morrison rings in the New Year with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago resort
Former Australian prime minister posted a photograph with himself, his wife Jenny and Donald and Melania Trump on X Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has spent New Year’s Eve with US president-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. Morrison posted a photo on X featuring himself and his wife, Jenny, alongside Trump and his…
‘Heck of a light show’: spectacular bloom of bioluminescence returns to Tasmania’s coastline
Phenomenon known as ‘sea sparkles’ or ‘red tide’ is caused by masses of noctiluca scintillans, a pink-coloured algae Masses of glittering algae have returned to Tasmania’s coastline in a spectacular bloom of bioluminescence that experts say is the largest seen in years. The phenomenon, known as “sea sparkles” or “red tide”, was caused by masses…
Data extracted from first Jeju Air black box – ministry
Investigators have finished extracting data from one of the black boxes from the fated Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday, South Korea’s transport ministry has said. The data from the cockpit voice recorder will now be converted into an audio file, though authorities said it would take more time to access the data in…
South Korea plane crash investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box
Authorities hope for vital clues as contents of cockpit recorder are converted into audio format Investigators in South Korea have extracted data from one of two “black boxes” retrieved from a Jeju Air plane that crashed shortly after landing on Sunday, killing all but two of the 181 people aboard. The country’s deputy minister for…
The struggle to reunite children with families in war-torn Gaza
They are smiling now as they play together in the sand at al-Mawasi tent camp in southern Gaza, but the children of the Masri family have survived horrific events. “Their lives were in danger, they were exposed to so much killing and destruction,” says their grandmother, Kawther al-Masri. An Israeli bombing six weeks ago struck…
Top Venezuelan pianist urges music world to snub youth orchestra linked to Maduro
Gabriela Montero asks promoters to cut ties with El Sistema on 2025 Europe tour, after alleged theft of election One of Venezuela’s most celebrated musicians, the pianist Gabriela Montero, has called on concert halls and music promoters to cut ties with her country’s world-renowned youth orchestra as a result of Nicolás Maduro’s alleged theft of…
Are Manchester United really in a relegation battle?
Ruben Amorim has won two of his eight Premier League matches in charge of Manchester United Ruben Amorim’s words were scarcely believable. The Portuguese head coach’s side had just been beaten 2-0 by Newcastle United at Old Trafford, leaving the Red Devils in 14th place and seven points above the relegation zone. Asked by BBC…
Former EU environment chief warns against backsliding on climate crisis
Virginijus Sinkevičius, a former environment commissioner, criticises bloc’s decision to delay deforestation law A former EU environment commissioner has warned against backsliding on the protection of nature and the battle against the climate crisis after the bloc decided to delay its landmark deforestation law. Virginijus Sinkevičius, the Lithuanian MEP and a vice-president of the European…
‘I wanted to be a dancer – now I’m a WWE star’
She is watched by millions and has won titles in sold out arenas, but WWE wrestler Isla Dawn has one challenge still to overcome – getting her nephews to cheer her on. “They refuse to watch me,” laughs the wrestler, real name Courtney Stewart. “They’ll watch anyone on it but me! Auntie Coco is my…