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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,…
Gaza aid contractor tells BBC he saw colleagues fire on hungry Palestinians
A former security contractor for Gaza’s controversial new Israel- and US-backed aid distribution sites has told the BBC that he witnessed colleagues opening fire several times on hungry Palestinians who had posed no threat, including with machine guns. On one occasion, he said, a guard had opened fire from a watchtower with a machine gun…
Stephen Baldwin Reacts to Hailey Bieber’s $1 Billion Rhode Deal
Hailey Bieber’s dad Stephen Baldwin revealed his thoughts on the 28-year-old selling her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal. Stephen Baldwin is one proud papa. Hailey Bieber‘s dad recently reacted to the news that she sold her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal. “It took her three…
Immigrants with no criminal convictions represent sharpest growth in ICE detention population
Jasmine Garsd President Trump is enacting a mass deportation campaign promised to be the largest in U.S. history. New data is giving a clearer picture of exactly what that looks like: at least 56,000 immigrants are being held in ICE detention. According to the Deportation Data Project, a group that collects immigration numbers, about half…
First Human Genome from Ancient Egypt Sequenced from 4,800-Year-Old Teeth
4,800-Year-Old Teeth Yield First Human Genome from Ancient Egypt Forty years after the first effort to extract mummy DNA, researchers have finally generated a full genome sequence from an ancient Egyptian, who lived when the earliest pyramids were built By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine The Ancient Egyptian Old Kingdom (2686–2125 B.C.) produced many lasting…
Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill.’ Here’s how it works
Luke Garrett Tipped workers in the U.S. could see significant changes to their taxes after Congress approved President Trump’s legislative agenda on Thursday. This week, the GOP-controlled Senate and House narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act — a massive spending and tax package that creates limited and temporary tax exemptions for tips, among…
Amal Clooney Makes Rare Comment on Parenting With George Clooney
Amal Clooney shared how she and George Clooney make it a point to keep their kids out of the spotlight and what a great partner he has been throughout their marriage. Amal Clooney knows the gravity of having her and George Clooney‘s children grow up in the spotlight. The human rights lawyer, 47, recently shared how…
US supreme court clears way for deportation of migrants to South Sudan
Court halts ruling that allowed migrants to challenge removal to countries where they could be in danger The supreme court on Thursday cleared the way for the deportation of several immigrants who were put on a flight in May bound for South Sudan, a war-ravaged country where they have no ties. The decision comes after…
Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock
This video can not be played Watch Diogo Jota’s best career moments The death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota in a car crash aged 28 has left the football world in shock. Jota and his brother, Andre Silva, both died after the Lamborghini they were travelling in crashed in the Spanish province of…
Why Sarah Jessica Parker Isn’t “Overly Eager” To Be An Empty Nester
Sarah Jessica Parker explained why she isn’t in a hurry to wind down her busy lifestyle with her kids in E! News’ exclusive preview of MSNBC’s The Best People with Nicolle Wallace. Sarah Jessica Parker’s kids are growing up just like that. And the Sex and the City alum—who shares son James Wilkie, 22, and…
A climate ally needs support — but at what cost?
For many years, mangroves were an underappreciated climate ally. Not anymore. For countries looking to meet their promised climate goals, mangroves have become an attractive investment. In just a single square mile, these coastal forests can hold as much climate-warming carbon as the annual emissions of 90,000 cars. One report found that every dollar spent…
How Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts Are Hurting Early-Career Researchers and American Health
U.S. Budget Cuts Are Robbing Early-Career Scientists of Their Future Canceled grants and slashed budgets are disproportionately affecting junior health researchers, dealing a major blow to the future of science and society in the U.S. By Rachel Nuwer edited by Lauren J. Young People rally during a “Kill the Cuts” protest against U.S. President Donald…
How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod
By Fatima Al-Kassab LONDON – When Kneecap performed at Glastonbury music festival this year — a performance that the British Prime Minister opposed before the band even took the stage — bandmember Mo Chara told the crowd, “us three have no right to be on this stage in front of this many people, rapping predominantly…
Tears as fans mourn Liverpool’s Jota at Anfield
Thousands of football fans have made their way to Anfield stadium to pay their respects to the Liverpool forward Diogo Jota after his death in a car crash in Spain. Jota, 28, was killed when a Lamborghini he was travelling in with his younger brother, Andre Silva, suffered a tyre blow-out, crashed and caught fire…
Paige DeSorbo & Kyle Richards’ Color Wow Pick Is on Early Prime Sale
Plus, shop even more deals on celeb-loved Color Wow hair products during Amazon’s early Prime Day 2025 sale. 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!…
Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker’s Love Story Will Have Make You Soar
A year ago, Vanessa Hudgens and baseball player husband Cole Tucker officially started something new when they welcomed their son. To celebrate, we’re boppin’ back to the top of their sweet romance. Vanessa Hudgens realized rather quickly that Cole Tucker was exactly who she had been looking for. In fact, as soon the High School…
Review – Resurrection Man: Quantum Karma #4 – From the Beginning
Ray: Ram V continues to take us deeper into the mystical side of the DCU than any other writer has in a long time. Mitch Shelley has completed his latest evolution as Resurrection Man, dying peacefully of old age – and as such, has evolved to be immune and above time itself. Now in the…
Reeves’ tears raise big questions at top of Labour
Politics is a uniquely exposing trade. The noble act of volunteering for elected office and then, for a lucky few, assuming the highest political office, comes rightly with scrutiny and difficult questions. And it is unquestionably true that the questions for the Chancellor Rachel Reeves have just got even more difficult after this week’s spectacular…
Federal judge strikes down Trump’s order suspending asylum access at the southern border
Jasmine Garsd A federal judge in Washington, D.C. ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration cannot deny entry to people crossing the southern border to apply for asylum. The court found that neither the constitution nor federal immigration law allow the president to make that decision. The proclamation to deny entry to asylum seekers at the…
For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’
For Dolphins, Echolocation May Be More Like ‘Touching’ Than ‘Seeing’ Dolphins seem to “feel” their way across the sea with narrow, sweeping beams of sonar By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A pod of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) swimming at the Las Cuevitas dive site in the Revillagigedo Archipelago. Join Our Community of…
Early Amazon Prime Day Deals = Insane Beauty Tool Discounts
Score major savings and celebrity-approved glow-up essentials—Amazon’s Early Prime Day deals deliver the beauty tools you love, for less. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Not to be dramatic, but if you’ve been eyeing a celeb-approved beauty tool,…
Kilmar Ábrego García was tortured in Salvadorian prison, court filing alleges
While being held at the so-called Terrorism Confinement Center (Cecot) in El Salvador, Ábrego García and 20 other men “were forced to kneel from approximately 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM”, according to the court papers filed by his lawyers in the federal district court in Maryland. Guards struck anyone who fell from exhaustion while kneeling,…
CBS is the latest news giant to bend to Trump’s power
David Folkenflik The announcement Tuesday from Paramount Global, CBS’ parent company, that it had settled President Trump’s private lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview was welcome news for its controlling owner, Shari Redstone. But it represented yet another bitter pill for independent journalism to swallow. The CBS Eye blinked. Disney’s Mouse didn’t roar. The Washington…
When Is Sean “Diddy” Combs Being Sentenced? Everything to Know
After Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted him on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, a sentencing date was set for Oct. 3. Sean “Diddy” Combs is awaiting the next step in the judicial process. After a New York jury found the rapper guilty of transportation to engage…
Rachel Reeves doing excellent job, PM tells BBC after Commons tears
Sir Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves to remain chancellor “into the next election and for many years after” after she was seen crying during Prime Minister’s Questions. The prime minister had refused to say whether Reeves would remain in her job until the next election in front of MPs in the Commons, during a…
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…
Judge blocks Trump’s attempt to bar asylum access at US-Mexico border
President exceeded his authority and his proclamation of an ‘invasion’ at southern border is unlawful, court rules A federal court has ruled that Donald Trump’s proclamation of an “invasion” at the US-Mexico border is unlawful, saying that the president had exceeded his authority in suspending the right to apply for asylum at the southern border.…
DC This Week Roundup – Lost Worlds
Ray: It’s rare for a schedule issue to really screw up a comic’s momentum, but this one might be an exception. The sequel to the excellent Batman ‘89, which gave us the Burtonverse version of Two-Face at long last, has been delayed massively and now tries to wrap up a host of plots in only…
China’s Tianwen-3 Mission Could Beat the U.S. in the Race to Grab Mars Rocks
How China Could Win the Race to Return Rocks from Mars Launching in 2028, China’s Tianwen-3 Mars sample return mission could bring Red Planet rocks back to Earth as early as 2031—years ahead of competing U.S.-European efforts By Andrew Jones edited by Lee Billings China’s first Mars rover, Zhurong, with its Tianwen-1 landing platform, which…
Skeleton found in pot is first ancient Egyptian to undergo whole genome analysis
Unusual burial of man, thought to have been a potter, in sealed vessel may have helped DNA survive past four millennia A man whose bones were shaped by a lifetime of hard labour more than 4,500 years ago has become the first ancient Egyptian to have his entire genetic code read and analysed by scientists.…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Family Reacts to His Sex Trafficking Trial Verdict
After Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two of the five charges in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial, his family members, including mom Janice Combs, reacted to the jury’s verdict. Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ inner circle is looking ahead. After the rap mogul was found guilty on only two out of the five charges…
Sean Combs found guilty on two counts, but acquitted on most serious charges
Anastasia Tsioulcas This report includes mentions of physical and sexual violence. A federal jury in Manhattan has found Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was found not guilty of one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of…
Catherine talks candidly of ‘life-changing’ cancer treatment
The Princess of Wales has spoken candidly about the life-changing long-term challenges of recovering after chemotherapy, as she visited a hospital in Essex. Catherine said during treatment “you put on a sort of brave face” but afterwards it can still feel “really difficult”. She told patients at the hospital about life after cancer treatment: “You’re…
China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match
Footage of three-a-side game shows humanoids struggling to kick the ball or stay upright They think it’s all over … for human footballers at least. The pitch wasn’t the only artificial element on display at a football match in China on Saturday. Four teams of humanoid robots took on each other in Beijing, in games…
Get’cha Head in the Game With the High School Musical Cast Now
A lot has changed since High School Musical debuted on Disney Channel in 2006. Head back to East High to find out what Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale and more stars are up to now. We’ve got exactly what you’ve been looking for: An update on the cast of Disney’s High School Musical. It’s…
U.S. National Climate Assessments Website Goes Dark
Top Website for Crucial U.S. Climate Information Goes Dark Links to the U.S.’s most comprehensive climate reports—the National Climate Assessments—disappeared from the Internet on Monday, along with the official government website that houses them By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News As night falls on the eastern U. S. Hurricane Ian can be seen moving slowly…
Heathrow shutdown caused by problem found seven years ago
Issues at an electrical substation which caused a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport closing were first detected seven years ago but not fixed, a report has found. The investigation found that National Grid, which owns the substation, had been aware of a fault since 2018. The report details numerous opportunities to rectify issues at…
America has a major birthday coming up — here’s what to expect for the big 2-5-0
Chloe Veltman Parades, pageants, flag-waving and fireworks. These, plus a good dose of history, will all play a role in the United States Semiquincentennial celebrations leading up to and on July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Various national, statewide and local groups are involved in the…
4 Nonfiction Books Scientific American Recommended In June
See The 4 Books Scientific American Loved Reading In June Here’s a collection of exclusive book recommendations, from slithering snakes to a river’s impact, for your summer reading lists, curated by Scientific American By Brianne Kane edited by Andrea Gawrylewski Summer reading is a time-honored tradition. The experience of diving into a captivating thriller or…
Slow-motion humiliation for Starmer as he loses control of Commons
The extraordinary thing about Tuesday’s welfare reform vote is it felt, albeit perhaps just fleetingly, like the fraught and chaotic parliamentary rows about Brexit. Or even the bumpy moments for Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. It is extraordinary to say that because the parallel seems absurd: those moments in recent years happened to prime ministers…
Travel Like a Bravoleb: Early Prime Day 2025 Deals Up to 70% Off
These Bravoleb-approved travel picks will make packing for your next vacation a breeze — and they’re all majorly 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. Summer is officially here. That means it’s time to start thinking about packing…
Judge blocks Kristi Noem from ending temporary protected status for Haitians
Homeland security secretary attempting to end legal status for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s bid to end temporary deportation protections and work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian immigrants before the program’s scheduled expiration date. Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded Joe Biden’s extension of temporary…
States sue Trump administration for sharing health data with DHS
By Jude Joffe-Block Twenty states, led by California, sued the Trump administration Tuesday after federal health officials shared sensitive data about Medicaid recipients with the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees immigration enforcement. “The Trump Administration has upended longstanding privacy protections with its decision to illegally share sensitive, personal health data with ICE,” said California…
Weather tracker: Temperatures plunge in Chile, Argentina and Uruguay
Cold spell expected to push northwards as storm system that has brought torrential rain in Bolivia and Brazil clears A sharp cold spell affecting the southern half of South America is expected to intensify and push northwards in the coming days as a broad area of high pressure builds over the continent. Over the weekend,…
Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine
Russia’s Space Program Is Another Casualty of the War in Ukraine To achieve its ambitious plans for missions to the moon and beyond, Russia needs other spacefaring nations as partners. But the war in Ukraine is making that help increasingly hard to find By Eugene Gerden edited by Lee Billings A Russian Soyuz rocket is…
Government wins welfare bill vote after big concessions to rebels
The government has won a vote on its benefits bill by 75 votes, but only after offering last-minute concessions to Labour rebels. Ministers had already watered down their plans once by reversing some cuts to universal credit and protecting current claimants of personal independence payment (Pip) from stricter eligibility rules. However, some Labour MPs were…
Sean “Diddy” Combs Jury Reaches Verdict on 4 Out of 5 Charges
The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal case has reached a verdict on four out of five charges but have not reached a consensus on one charge due to “unpersuadable views.” Court will resume July 2. There is a major update in the federal case of Sean “Diddy” Combs. After two days of deliberations, the…
RFK Jr. singled out one study to cut funds for global vaccines. Is that study valid?
By Gabrielle Emanuel Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a pronouncement that stunned the global health world. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — which has vaccinated more than half the world’s children in many of the world’s lowest-income countries — was hosting a major event to solicit donations for its…
Find Fame in ‘FlipToons’
Everyone wants to be the next big breakout cartoon—assemble the best cast of characters and find fame! FlipToons is a deck-building game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 15–30 minutes to play. It retails for $19.95 and will be released at Gen Con 2025, with pre-orders open now that…
Three former bosses of Lucy Letby arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
Three former senior staff at the hospital where nurse Lucy Letby murdered seven babies and attempted to kill seven others have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. They worked on the senior leadership team at the Countess of Chester Hospital between 2015 and 2016 and were bailed after being questioned on Monday. The…
UK court upholds Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex partnerships
Advocates say the move could turn the tide for other British overseas territories battling for LGBTQ+ rights A court in London has upheld a Cayman Islands law legalising same-sex civil partnerships, in a move that campaigners say could turn the tide for other British overseas territories battling for LGBTQ+ rights. On Monday, the privy council,…
Could China’s New Ozempic-like Drugs Beat Out Current Weight-Loss Medications?
Could China’s New GLP-1 Drugs Beat Out Ozempic? GLP-1 drugs currently being tested in China target complications associated with obesity such as heart disease, fatty liver disease and type 2 diabetes By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine A drug that outperforms placebo in helping people to lose weight is one of a growing number of…
Farewell to USAID: Reflections on the agency that President Trump dismantled
Ari Daniel A storied US agency, one that began under President Kennedy in 1961 with the aim of providing global stability through a wide array of humanitarian aid and development programs, has now formally closed. Since January, the Trump administration has systematically dismantled the US Agency for International Development (USAID), canceling thousands of contracts and…
Pop Mart CEO & Labubu Maker’s Billion Dollar Net Worth Revealed
The Labubu is the hottest toy of 2025, and the net worth of Wang Ning—the founder of the company Pop Mart, which distributes the toy—is proof. Labubu is securing the bag—in more ways than one. As sales of the toy continue to skyrocket, Mart’s Wang Ning is cashing in on a staggering, 10-digit profit. Ning—who…
Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
There’s a saying that Robert F Kennedy Jr is very fond of. He used it on the day he was confirmed as US health secretary. “A healthy person has a thousand dreams, a sick person only has one,” he said as he stood in the Oval Office. “60% of our population has only one dream…
Archaeologists Recreate Prehistoric Tools to Build a Canoe for 140-Mile Ocean Voyage
Scientists Used Prehistoric Tools to Build a Canoe, Then Paddled Across 140 Miles from Taiwan to Japan Researchers and expert seafarers teamed up to re-create an ocean journey from more than 30,000 years ago By Nora Bradford edited by Andrea Thompson Expert paddlers in the dugout canoe recreating the ancient journey from Taiwan to the…
Twenty bodies discovered in Sinaloa as Mexican cartel violence surges
Grisly finding comes at end of worst month in war between Sinaloa factions as government tries to stop killings Mexican authorities have found 20 bodies in the state of Sinaloa, a region gripped by a war between factions of the Sinaloa drug cartel that is reaching new heights of violence. The state prosecutor’s office said…
Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover
The Science of ParentingMondays Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide By Megan Kuhfeld & Simona Beattie edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email…
Chris Mason: Labour still has a big persuasion job ahead
“I’ve not had as much quality time with my colleagues since the Brexit wars,” a minister told me with a wry smile. A remark that gets to the heart of this benefits row within the Labour Party: this is a government with a big majority, that has already performed a big U-turn and yet is…
DOJ announces a record-breaking takedown of health care fraud schemes
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department has charged a Pakistani national who allegedly orchestrated a $650 million fraud scheme that primarily targeted an Arizona Medicaid program offering addiction treatment and other services for Native Americans. Court papers say the defendant, Farrukh Ali, conspired with at least 41 substance abuse clinics to bill the state for hundreds…
23 Bravoleb-Approved Early Amazon Prime Deals from Ariana Madix & More
Amazon’s Early Prime Day deals are here—shop the finds Bravo stars like Kyle Richards, Kandi Burruss, Ariana Madix, Paige DeSorbo, Gia Giudice, Madison LeCroy, and more are loving. 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…
White House says Canadian PM ‘caved’ to Trump demand to scrap tech tax
Trump officials hail U-turn as Mark Carney says decision to rescind digital services tax means revival of trade talks The United States has said that Canada’s prime minister Mark Carney “caved” to demands from the White House after his government abruptly scrapped their digital services tax on US technology companies, which was set to go…
World’s Oldest Rocks Confirmed in Canada
Rocks in Canada Are Confirmed as World’s Oldest In 2008 scientists reported that rocks in Canada were the world’s oldest. New data appear to confirm this contested claim By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine An artistic impression of Earth during the Hadean eon, when the planet formed its first solid crust—most of which later sank…
The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams
Russell Lewis The WNBA juggernaut is not slowing down. The women’s basketball league announced Monday it’s adding three new teams for a record 18 franchises: Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit joins in 2029 and Philadelphia will tip off in 2030. The WNBA has 15 existing squads — including the Golden State Valkyries, which…
Early Prime Day Home Deals: Save on Ninja, Dyson, KitchenAid, & More
Snag the best early Prime Day 2025 deals now on top home and kitchen picks, including must-see Ninja gadgets, a Dyson vacuum, cooling summer bedding, and so much more. 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…
Why Did the Company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline Sue Greenpeace?
Talking to the Host of Drilled about the Legal Battles around Standing Rock Energy Transfer, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, sued the nonprofit Greenpeace over alleged conspiracy—the host of Drilled explains why By Rachel Feltman, Alex Sugiura, Jeffery DelViscio & Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. In…
Chile communist Jeannette Jara to lead beleaguered ruling coalition at election
Former labor minister, 61, won primary for leftwing parties with over 60% of vote ahead of November election The Chilean communist Jeannette Jara, the country’s former labor minister, has won the primary election for leftwing parties with surprising ease, beating out a more moderate rival to clinch over 60% of the vote. The decisive upset…
Israeli strike on Gaza seafront cafe kills at least 20 Palestinians, witnesses and rescuers say
At least 20 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air strike that hit a popular seafront cafe frequently used by activists, journalists, and local residents in western Gaza on Monday, according to medics and eyewitnesses. Rescue teams evacuated 20 bodies and dozens wounded from Al-Baqa Cafeteria, an outdoor venue which consisted of tents along the…
Two firefighters shot dead in Idaho ambush, police say
Two US firefighters have been fatally shot and a third wounded after a man intentionally started a fire and began shooting at first responders in a “total ambush” which lasted several hours, authorities said. The gunman, who investigators said acted alone, began shooting after crews responded to a fire at Canfield Mountain, just north of…
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,…
Heat Domes Are Hotter and Lingering Longer—Because of the Arctic
Heat Domes Are Hotter and Lingering Longer—Because of the Arctic A rapidly warming Arctic is driving long-lasting summer extremes, such as this month’s sweltering temperatures, new research suggests By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News The sun rises over Manhattan on June 24, 2025 in New York City as the first heat wave of the year…
Seoul wrestles with how to handle invasion of ‘lovebugs’
Swarms in South Korean capital trigger heated debate over pest control as experts say rising temperatures partly to blame Seoul residents are grappling with an invasion of so-called “lovebugs” that have swarmed hiking trails and urban areas across the South Korean capital, with experts debating how to handle the infestations that are surging as the…
A Gigantic Megacomet Is Erupting as It Zooms through the Solar System
Astronomers Spy Jets Spewing from Megacomet Zooming through the Solar System Recent observations have revealed carbon monoxide venting from the largest comet ever seen, providing clues about its origins in the mysterious depths of the outer solar system By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings In this artist’s impression, a comet erupts with jets of…
‘Heinous direct assault’ on firefighters kills at least 2 in northern Idaho
Russell Lewis The Kootenai County, Idaho Sheriff’s department has lifted a shelter in place order for Coeur d’Alene that was issued this afternoon in response to an active shooter in a recreation area. A press release from the department issued around 8pm local time Sunday says, “This evening, members of the SWAT team located a…
US must rule out more strikes before new talks, Iranian minister tells BBC
The US must rule out any further strikes on Iran if it wants to resume diplomatic talks, Tehran’s deputy foreign minister has told the BBC. Majid Takht-Ravanchi says the Trump administration has told Iran through mediators it wants to return to negotiations, but had “not made their position clear” on the “very important question” of…
Protesters in Bangkok demand resignation of prime minister over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has angered Thai nationalists, who accuse the Thai leader of kowtowing to Cambodia Thousands of protesters have gathered in Bangkok to demand the resignation of Thailand’s prime minister over a leaked phone call with a former Cambodian leader. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has faced growing pressure over her handling of a border dispute with neighbouring…
Ava Phillippe Makes Red Carpet Debut With Boyfriend Dakota Brubaker
Ava Phillippe, whose parents are Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillipe, made her red carpet debut with boyfriend Dakota Brubaker at the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project 2025 Block Party June 28. Ava Phillippe and Dakota Brubaker are red carpet official. The daughter of Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe stepped out on the red carpet ahead…
‘It’s not Chinese assistance’: Australia accuses China of taking undue credit for aid projects in the Pacific
Minister Pat Conroy says Chinese ‘branding’ of multilateral development projects to bolster its influence in the region is a consistent frustration Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast China is bolstering its geo-political influence in the Pacific by “branding” Asian Development Bank projects – funded…
Beyoncé Avoids Falling From Flying Car Due to Prop Malfunction
Beyoncé nearly suffered a scary fall after a prop flying car malfunctioned during the first of two Cowboy Carter shows at Houston’s NRG Stadium on June 28. Beyoncé wasn’t crying any alligator tears—despite her recent onstage mishap. During the first of two Cowboy Carter shows at Houston’s NRG Stadium on June 28, the “Texas Hold…
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection next year after Trump attacks
Deirdre Walsh Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina announced on Sunday that he would not seek reelection next year. Tillis was one of the most high-profile Republicans to say he could not support President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Republicans’ massive tax and spending bill, in its current form. Trump on social media had attacked…
‘Mariupol is diseased’: Residents deny Russia’s stories about occupied city
“What they’re showing on Russian TV are fairy tales for fools. Most of Mariupol still lies in ruins,” says John, a Ukrainian living in Russian-occupied Mariupol. We’ve changed his name as he fears reprisal from Russian authorities. “They are repairing the facades of the buildings on the main streets, where they bring cameras to shoot.…
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…
Jamaica’s film industry gets boost from government funding and co-production initiative
Black River film festival invited US, European and African producers and directors to explore partnerships with local film-makers A film festival has brought US, European and African producers and directors to Jamaica to explore collaborations with local film-makers, who are set to benefit from several million US dollars-worth of government investment to boost the domestic…
Inside Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sánchez’s Pajama-Themed Wedding Celebration
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice weeklong wedding celebrations concluded with a star-studded pajama party. See how Kim Kardashian, Oprah, Leonardo DiCaprio and more dressed for the occasion. Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez aren’t done partying yet. After the Amazon founder and his partner of six years officially tied the knot during a lavish wedding…
Glastonbury Festival ‘appalled’ by punk duo Bob Vylan’s IDF chants
Glastonbury Festival organisers said they are “appalled” by comments made by punk duo Bob Vylan that called for “death” to the Israeli military during a performance on Saturday. Rapper Bobby Vylan led chants of “free, free Palestine” and “death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces]”. The festival said the statements “very much crossed a…
Creating Bird Flu Vaccines for Humans at a Biosecure Laboratory
This is How We Fight Bird Flu If H5N1 Becomes the Next Human Pandemic This San Antonio, Tex., lab takes biosecurity seriously. Suit up with its scientists and go behind the scenes of the science of vaccine creation. By Naeem Amarsy, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Rachel Feltman Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s…
Alone in Tehran, a young Iranian turns to ChatGPT and video games for comfort
By Jane Arraf AMMAN, Jordan — Roxana, a young shop manager living alone in Tehran, was panicking during the war with Israel. Her family lives outside the Iranian capital. Her boyfriend was on an Iranian base doing compulsory military service; unreachable and potentially in danger. Even her psychotherapist had fled the bombing in Tehran. So…
‘We’ll keep fighting’: search persists for priest thought to be murdered on Pinochet torture ship
No trace has ever been found of Michael Woodward, but almost two years since Chile assumed responsibility for finding victims, cautious progress is being made In the weak winter sunshine forensic investigators in white suits cast long shadows as they stepped between gravestones at Playa Ancha cemetery in the Chilean coastal city of Valparaíso. No…
Trump calls for Gaza deal, slams Netanyahu trial
By The Associated Press TEL AVIV, Israel — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday pleaded for progress in ceasefire talks in the war in Gaza, calling for a deal that would halt the fighting in the 20-monthlong conflict as the sides appeared to be inching closer to an agreement. An Israeli official said plans were…
Review – New History of the DC Universe #1: At the Beginning
Ray: Uniting one of the top DC writers of all time with two of its most long-running artists, this book takes on an incredibly ambitious goal – retelling the entire history of the DCU according to the new all-encompassing timeline. The framing device finds Barry Allen, now retired as the Flash ever since he lost…
Makeup Artist Kristofer Buckle Reveals Plastic Surgery Transformation
Celebrity makeup artist Kristofer Buckle shared insight into his recovery days after undergoing several cosmetic procedures, noting that he didn’t experience pain “at any point.” Kristofer Buckle is unpacking his plastic surgery journey. The celebrity makeup artist—whose clients include Khloe Kardashian, Blake Lively and Mariah Carey—shared an update with his social media followers four days…
Food retailers pushed to make healthy options more appealing
Food businesses must make it easier for customers to buy healthy food, under new government plans announced on Sunday. Supermarkets and food manufacturers in England will partner with the government to tackle obesity rates by encouraging people to make their weekly shop healthier. Ministers say it will be up to food retailers to decide how…
Could the Solar System Lose a Planet to a Passing Star?
The UniverseFridays How a Passing Star Could Oust Planets from the Solar System Close stellar encounters could change the structure of our planetary system, potentially dooming Earth or other worlds to oblivion By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings This artist’s concept depicts one of the solar system’s inner planets slamming into Earth after being…
‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding stirs controversy in Venice
By The Associated Press VENICE, Italy — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice’s central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos, his bride and their much-awaited wedding extravaganza, which reached its third and final day amid celebrity-crowded parties and the outcries of tired residents. On Friday, the world’s fourth-richest man and his…
‘We won’t let them get away with this’: activists to sue Tanzania’s government over ‘sexual torture’
Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire vow to hold authorities accountable as repression intensifies before October elections Two east African activists say they plan to sue Tanzania’s government for illegal detention and torture over their treatment during a visit in support of an opposition politician in May. Boniface Mwangi, from Kenya, and Agather Atuhaire, a Ugandan,…
Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride event in defiance of Hungary’s ban
By The Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary — Around 100,000 people defied a government ban and police orders on Saturday to march in what organizers called the largest LGBTQ+ Pride event in Hungary’s history in an open rebuke of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. Marchers gambled with potential police intervention and heavy fines to participate in…
US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence More than half a million Haitians are facing the prospect of deportation from the US after the Trump administration announced that the Caribbean country’s citizens would no longer be afforded shelter under a government program created to protect the victims of…
Southern Europe swelters as heatwave spreads
Health and fire warnings have been issued in countries across southern Europe, with temperatures expected to exceed 40C in some places over the weekend. Italy, Greece, France, Spain and Portugal are among the countries affected – with the Spanish city of Seville forecast to hit 42C on Sunday. Hot air from North Africa, which is…
Liam Payne’s Sisters React to Late Singer’s Building the Band Trailer
Liam Payne’s sisters Ruth Gibbins and Nicola Payne reacted to the Building the Band trailer, with the Netflix series marking the late singer’s final TV appearance filmed two months before his death. Liam Payne’s sisters will always be his biggest supporters. Eight months after the One Direction alum was found dead after falling from the…
Review – Justice League Unlimited #8: Time’s End
Ray: It’s the final chapter of “We Are Yesterday”, a cosmic epic that saw the Legion of Doom of the past make their way to the present, courtesy of a Gorilla Grodd upgraded with Martian Manhunter’s psychic abilities. The last chapter saw both sides bring their big guns – the heroes recruited allies from across…