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How Much Ultraprocessed Food Do You Eat? Blood and Urine Record It
How Much Ultraprocessed Food Do You Eat? Blood and Urine Record It A new study suggests blood and urine samples could provide an objective measure of diets and help unravel their connections to disease By Smriti Mallapaty & Nature magazine Diets rich in industrially manufactured food have been associated with several health conditions. Molecules in…
Electric grills are a climate-friendly option to fossil fuel grills
Jeff Brady PHILADELPHIA – Summer grilling usually starts with filling a propane tank or buying a bag of charcoal briquettes. But some people are ditching these fossil fuels for a more climate-friendly electric grill. Just before dinner recently, Stoio Kachev wheeled his electric grill across his family’s backyard patio to an electrical outlet, plugged it…
Why Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Won’t Shield the U.S. from Nuclear Strikes
Why Some Experts Call Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield a Dangerous Fantasy The White House’s $175-billion plan to protect the U.S. from nuclear annihilation will probably cost much more—and deliver far less—than has been claimed, says nuclear arms expert Jeffrey Lewis By Lee Billings U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the…
How Jennifer Lopez Is Preparing for Big TV Return at AMAs 2025
Jennifer Lopez exclusively told E! News how she’s been preparing to return as the host of the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 26, nearly a decade after she first took on the TV gig. Jennifer Lopez is getting ready to dance again for her next big gig. The “On The Floor”…
In reversal, Trump administration restores classes at the National Fire Academy
Frank Langfitt The Trump administration is restoring in-person training at the National Fire Academy in tiny Emmitsburg, Md., after abruptly pausing it in March. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, which oversees the academy, initially paused on-site classes, saying the government would no longer pay for travel for programs it did not deem “mission critical.” On…
Patients from Nottingham killer’s NHS trust carried out stabbings weeks before attack
Two men with paranoid schizophrenia stabbed members of the public in separate attacks weeks before Valdo Calocane’s killings in Nottingham – and all were under the care of the same NHS trust, the BBC has found. Josef Easom-Cooper and Junior Dietlin injured six men in the stabbings in Nottinghamshire in 2023. Within weeks, Calocane –…
World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming China Top finance officials from the world’s seven wealthiest democracies have set aside stark differences on US tariffs and agreed to counter global “economic imbalances”, a swipe at China’s trade practices. Ahead of the meeting of G7 finance ministers and central…
UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands
Sir Keir Starmer has signed a deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base for £101m a year. The prime minister said the deal was the only way to maintain the base’s long-term future and strengthened the UK’s national security. Under the terms of the agreement Mauritius would…
Justin Baldoni Drops Taylor Swift Subpoena in Blake Lively Legal War
After Justin Baldoni’s legal team withdrew a subpoena issued to Taylor Swift amid his legal battle with Blake Lively, the Gossip Girl alum’s spokesperson reacted to the update. It turns out Taylor Swift will be excluded from this narrative after all. While Justin Baldoni’s attorneys issued a subpoena to the “Look What You Made Me…
The U.K. hands Chagos Islands over to Mauritius but says it will secure a U.S. base
By Fatima Al-Kassab LONDON — The United Kingdom has signed a deal to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, in an agreement Britain says will also ensure the future of a strategically important U.S. military base. The Chagos Islands are an archipelago in the middle of the Indian Ocean. Under the deal,…
A Public Health Researcher and Her Engineer Husband Found How Diseases Can Spread through Air Decades before the COVID Pandemic
Mildred Weeks Wells’s Work on Airborne Transmission Could Have Saved Many Lives—If the Scientific Establishment Listened Mildred Weeks Wells and her husband figured out that disease-causing pathogens can spread through the air like smoke By Carol Sutton Lewis, Luca Evans & The Lost Women of Science Initiative LISTEN TO THE PODCAST If you’re enjoying this…
Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes ‘devastation bill’
Legislation would dismantle regulations in farming, mining and energy, increasing risk of widespread destruction Environmental activists in Brazil have decried a dramatic rollback of environmental safeguards after the senate approved a bill that would dismantle licensing processes and increase the risk of widespread destruction. The upper house passed the so-called “devastation bill” with 54 votes…
Jim Irsay, longtime Colts owner and music memorabilia collector, dies at 65
By Rachel Treisman Jim Irsay — the longtime owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts and a prolific rock-and-roll collector — has died at age 65. He “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon, the Colts said in a statement, extending their sympathies to his three daughters and his entire family. “Jim’s dedication…
Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
Most doctors and teachers in England have been handed a 4% pay rise after the government accepted recommendations from pay review bodies. The awards are higher than the 2.8% it previously budgeted for, with ministers saying most of the remainder will have to come from existing budgets. Education unions have broadly welcomed the decision, while…
Trump Leaves Disaster-Struck States Waiting Weeks for Sign-Off on FEMA Aid
Disaster-Struck States Waiting for Weeks for Trump’s Sign-Off on FEMA Aid States and cities struck by deadly tornadoes and floods are begging the Trump administration for disaster aid By Thomas Frank & E&E News A man is comforted by a family friend while cleaning up the debris of his house on May 18, 2025 in…
Erin Andrews Shares Surrogate Had Miscarriage in Heartbreaking Update
Erin Andrews shared that her surrogate recently experienced a miscarriage amid pregnancy for her and husband Jarret Stoll’s second baby. Erin Andrews is giving a difficult personal update. The ESPN sportscaster, who has been open about her fertility struggles over the years, shared that she and husband Jarret Stoll received sad news amid their journey…
US deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis
World’s youngest country is facing renewed outbreak of tensions that have plagued it for years An attempt by the US to deport South Asian migrants to South Sudan has cast a spotlight on the world’s youngest country, which is experiencing a renewed outbreak of the political tensions that have plagued it over the years. On…
What we know so far about the shooting
A couple who worked for the Israeli Embassy have been shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC. Police say the victims, who have been named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were killed by a man who shouted “free, free Palestine”. The suspect is in custody. Here’s what you need to know…
Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
Eight people apparently deported as their lawyers say they are at ‘risk of harm’ and that there is ‘no clarity’ A federal judge has ruled the US government’s attempt to deport migrants to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated an earlier court order. Brian E Murphy, the US district judge in Massachusetts, made the remark at an…
DC This Week Roundup – Software and Stealth
Ray: The Titans are under attack from all quarters in this issue, as Slade’s new team continues to stalk them and plot a major assault. But complicating things, the Justice League has called them out on the carpet – pointing out that they’ve been acting independently and have potentially put the entire DCU at risk…
Trump tried to shutter Radio Free Europe. The EU threw it a lifeline
David Folkenflik The European Union has stepped in to provide Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty an infusion of millions of dollars to keep functioning as the international broadcaster battles the Trump administration to release funds Congress has already designated for it. “We are grateful for the emergency funding to help keep Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty afloat,”…
Who Won Survivor? Season 48 Winner Revealed
Survivor’s season 48 finale aired May 21 and Kyle Fraser claimed the $1 million prize, beating out Joe Hunter, Eva Erickson, Kamilla Karthigesu and Mitch Guerra. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the season 48 finale of Survivor. Kyle Fraser‘s survival instincts just earned him $1 million. Of the 18 hopeful castaways that came to…
Vitamin D May Slow Cells’ Aging by Protecting DNA
Vitamin D May Slow Cells’ Aging Vitamin D supplements may help prevent the loss of telomeres, DNA sequences that shrink with aging, a large study shows. But the health effects aren’t yet clear By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner A new study suggests vitamin D supplements might slow cellular aging by protecting telomeres. Vitamin…
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
Two Israeli embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC, officials say. The victims, a man and woman, were shot while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, sources told the BBC’s news partner CBS, adding that the incident appears targeted. The shooting happened at 21:05 local time around 3rd…
Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa
US president intoned ‘death, death, death’ as he waved articles purporting to show violence against white minority It was an ambush crafted straight from a reality-TV playbook. The Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, started with exchanges of pleasantries, before Donald Trump said “turn the lights down” and a video was played…
Getting Enough Sleep is Critical for Weight Loss and Maintenance
Sleep Plays an Important Role in Sustainable Weight Loss A sleep medicine specialist explains how restless nights lead to consuming more calories and how you can use sleep as a tool for weight loss By Tammy Worth This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Avadel. A healthy diet and regular exercise…
Proof Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are in “Vacation Mode”
Caitlin Clark detailed what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been up to since the Super Bowl while detailing her hopes that they attend one of her WNBA games this season. Caitlin Clark sees a slam dunk date night in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s future. While the duo have largely stayed out of the spotlight…
Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being ‘persecuted’
US President Donald Trump seemed to ambush his South African counterpart at the White House on Wednesday, confronting him with a video that Trump said supported his claim that white farmers were being “persecuted” in the country. The footage, shown during a news conference with Cyril Ramaphosa, purported to show the gravesites of murdered farmers.…
Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk
By Joe Hernandez Passengers flying on Southwest Airlines will soon be required to keep battery packs and other portable charging devices visible if they’re using them during a flight. The airline announced in an emailed statement on Wednesday that this “first-in-industry” policy will take effect on May 28. It is intended as a safety measure…
Highway to Halloween: The Lowe’s Haunted Haunted Sea Diver Animatronic
We just passed the “Halfway to Halloween” date, which landed midway between April 30th and May 1st. And so it’s about time to start sharing with our readers some of the great ways you’ll be able to decorate for spooky season! You may recall that I reviewed a couple of Lowe’s 12-foot animatronics in 2024:…
EU’s ‘chocolate crisis’ worsened by climate breakdown, researchers warn
Cocoa one of six commodities vulnerable to environmental threats in ‘extremely worrying picture’ for food resilience Climate breakdown and wildlife loss are deepening the EU’s “chocolate crisis”, a report has argued, with cocoa one of six key commodities to come mostly from countries vulnerable to environmental threats. More than two-thirds of the cocoa, coffee, soy,…
News spotlight: Can atolls survive sea-level rise?
Across the Indian and Pacific oceans, tiny atolls — islands formed atop ancient coral reefs — are facing an existential crisis. Unchecked sea-level rise could all but wipe them out in the coming century. Rising seas have already made their mark on these islands, having forced the relocation of some South Pacific villages, and even…
Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn following mounting political pressure in recent weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on the payments, worth up to £300, when eligibility for the pension top-up was tightened last year. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said…
Sleep Aids Can Be Uneven and Expensive, Leaving Anxious Patients Lacking
One Woman’s Pharmaceutical Journey to a Good Night’s Sleep When insomnia took hold of this journalist, she relied on her science reporting to find a medication that (mostly) worked By Rachel Nuwer This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Avadel. I never had issues with sleep until the COVID-19 pandemic. A…
The ‘tush push’ lives on. NFL teams vote to keep the controversial play
By Joe Hernandez The “tush push” is here to stay. An effort to ban the controversial football play failed to get enough votes among the NFL teams gathered in Minneapolis Wednesday, with the Philadelphia Eagles among the first to announce the news with a two-word post to X: “Push On.” pic.twitter.com/bQh1wDWhTN A proposal by the…
Why Kourtney Kardashian Doesn’t Give Her Kids Tylenol, Ibuprofen
Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed some of the ways she goes against what might be considered parenting norms when it comes to her and Travis Barker’s blended family. Kourtney Kardashian isn’t keeping up with the norm. The Kardashians star recently shed light on how she reacts when her children are under the weather. (ICYMI, she is…
South Africa’s Ramaphosa expected to take golf stars to Trump meeting
Ernie Els and Retief Goosen reportedly part of delegation as president seeks to reset ties after white ‘genocide’ claims The South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to take the golfers Ernie Els and Retief Goosen with him to meet Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Wednesday, as the government attempts to reset relations…
These students protested the Gaza war. Trump’s deportation threat didn’t silence them
Adrian Florido When, in early March, one of Mahmoud Khalil’s classmates at Columbia University heard that immigration agents had come for him, she triple-locked her door, terrified she might be next. “I just absolutely broke down, because he has a green card,” she said. As a student with only a temporary visa, she reasoned they’d…
Bills push inflation to highest in more than a year
A rise in the cost of household bills has pushed UK inflation to its highest rate in more than a year, according to official data. Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and higher than economists had expected. Water, gas and electricity prices all went up on 1 April along with a…
‘Then There Was One:’ A Book Review
Who wouldn’t want to read a mash-up of The Hunger Games and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None? As the title suggests, Then There Was One leans heavily on one while borrowing a little from the other. The result? An entertaining mystery and a compulsive Young Adult thriller. The book is set in the…
The Voice Season 27 Winner Revealed
Find out if Team Adam Levine, Team John Legend, Team Kelsea Ballerini or Team Michael Bublé won during The Voice‘s season 27 finale on May 20. If The Voice is your everything, we have news for you. Adam David was announced the winner of season 27 during the NBC singing competition series’ May 20 finale,…
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
Detectives investigating cyber attacks on UK retailers are focussing on a notorious cluster of cyber criminals known to be young English-speakers, some of them teenagers, police have revealed. For weeks speculation has mounted that disruptive attacks on M&S, Co-op, Harrods and some US retailers could be the work of a hacking community called Scattered Spider.…
12,000 chicks found abandoned in postal truck raise concerns about animal shipping
By Lydia Calitri A Delaware animal shelter is working to find new homes for thousands of chicks that were left abandoned in a U.S. Postal Service truck for three days. Delaware’s Department of Agriculture said it received a call earlier this month from USPS saying the Postal Service had an “undeliverable box of baby birds.”…
Apple Settles Claim for Siri Eavesdropping
Is Your Tech Listening? Apple Settles Claim for Siri Eavesdropping By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser The lawsuit, Lopez v. Apple, dates back to July 2019, when the Guardian published the allegations of an anonymous whistleblower—an Apple subcontractor whose job was to listen to Siri recordings to determine if the voice-activated assistant was…
Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last year, ‘frightening’ data shows
The destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level ever recorded in 2024, driven by a surge in fires caused by global heating, according to “frightening” new data. In tropical regions, home to the most biodiverse and carbon-dense forests on the planet, fire became the leading driver of loss for the first time since…
‘A Gentle Rain’: A Relaxing Puzzle Game
Calm your brain at this quiet lake. A Gentle Rain is a tile-laying puzzle game for 1 or more players, ages 8 and up, and takes about 15 minutes to play. It retails for $22.99 and is available directly from Incredible Dream or at your local game store. There is also a Bloom Edition that…
‘Heart Lamp’ wins International Booker, with stories of India’s Muslim women and girls
Andrew Limbong The writer and advocate Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi have won this year’s International Booker Prize for their book Heart Lamp. The book is the first short story collection to win the prize, which awards the best fiction translated into English. “Heart Lamp is something genuinely new for English readers,” wrote Max…
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country’s ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the military escalation in Gaza as “morally unjustifiable”. The move follows warnings of starvation in Gaza after Israel launched a new military operation over the weekend.…
Mexican navy says ship’s pilot in deadly bridge crash was from New York
Officials say ship must be operated by specialized harbor pilot as investigation into crash that killed two continues The Mexican navy has said that the pilot navigating the training ship Cuauhtémoc during its Saturday night crash into the Brooklyn Bridge was New York-based. “The ship must be controlled by a specialized harbor pilot from the…
Why Sarah Silverman Believes Her Grandfather Killed Her Infant Brother
Sarah Silverman shared insight into the circumstances around her infant brother Jeffrey’s unexpected death and how her paternal grandfather Max Silverman was involved. Sarah Silverman is giving a glimpse into her family’s story. Over 50 years after the unexpected death of her older brother Jeffrey Silverman at 3 months old, the comedian said her father…
NOAA Has ‘Ground to a Halt’ as Lutnick Has Left Contracts Unsigned
A NOAA official says that “everything has ground to a halt” at the agency as staffers have waited for Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to review more than 200 agreements By Scott Waldman & E&E News Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in…
Kawaii is Back in Style With These Two Books
I am always on the hunt for fun books to use with my kids in art class, and these two are both enchanting and have tons of practical, easy-to-follow instructions to achieve cuteness. I don’t think Dani Badani (known for her Etsy shop FunUsual Suspects) could have guessed what effect she had on the world when she first…
DOJ charges New Jersey congresswoman with assault over immigration facility tussle
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department has charged Rep. LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside an immigration detention facility last week. The charges were announced on social media by the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, who previously served as a personal attorney for President Trump. According…
Larger, More Dangerous Hail Is Becoming More Common—Here’s Why
Larger, More Dangerous Hail Is Becoming More Common—Here’s Why The largest hail tends to form in “supercell” thunderstorms and seems to be becoming more common as climate change continues By Brian Tang & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Hail the…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Had Pills to “Increase Sperm,” Assistant Says
During Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, his former assistant David James testified that the rapper had “25 to 30” undisclosed pill bottles in his regular travel bag. A member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ inner circle is providing insight into his travel incidentals. Amid the mogul’s trial for racketeering, sex trafficking and coercion, his former assistant…
Mother of jailed British-Egyptian activist resumes full hunger strike
Laila Soueif announces life-endangering action in protest over continued detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah in Cairo The mother of the imprisoned British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah has announced she has resumed a near-total hunger strike, stopping taking the 300-calorie supplements she had been consuming on her partial hunger strike for the past three…
Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
Senior government figures are discussing whether to reverse the controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners within weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on payments worth up to £300 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for the pension top-up last year. Discussions in government have included changing the threshold…
Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as allies demand that Israel end Gaza offensive
Israel went to war after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 armed with an arsenal of weapons mostly paid for, supplied and then resupplied by the United States. Israel, they say, must halt its new offensive, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says will destroy Hamas, rescue the remaining hostages and put all of Gaza…
Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson Share Secret to Their Sex Scenes
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson shared that the secret to feeling comfortable during their sex scenes in the film Die, My Love was taking dance lessons together before shooting began. Jennifer Lawrence had no hard feelings about her sex scenes with Robert Pattinson. The Oscar winner revealed the secret to feeling comfortable with the Twilight…
Trump has imposed a lot of tariffs. But here’s why collecting them can be hard
Emily Feng In a flurry of actions, President Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports coming into the United States, before pausing or retracting many. Still, tariff levels are higher than before Trump took office, as his administration seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing and raise revenue. But collecting on these tariffs is another matter. The…
El Salvador arrest prominent human rights lawyer
Eyder Peralta López has been an outspoken critic of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele. She and her organization have documented human rights abuses in El Salvador — including inhumane conditions in jails and the extended state of emergency, during which the government has suspended many constitutional rights and imprisoned tens of thousands of suspected gang members…
UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves
The UK is now in a better place on trade “than any other country in the world”, the chancellor has claimed. Rachel Reeves said Britain’s economic growth was on course to be upgraded as a result of the country’s recent three trade deals agreed with the US, India and the EU. Reeves suggested the government…
TikToker Mikayla Nogueira Gives Update on Husband Cody After Rehab
TikToker Mikayla Nogueira, who revealed in April that her husband Cody Hawken was in rehab to battle his drug and alcohol addiction, gave an update on how “the light” is returning to his eyes. Get ready with Mikayla Nogueira as she gives a family update. Five weeks after her husband Cody Hawken finished a 45-day…
How Do Doctors Treat ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer like Joe Biden’s?
How Do Doctors Treat ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer like Joe Biden’s? What we know about Joe Biden’s cancer, prognosis and treatment options By Clara Moskowitz edited by Dean Visser President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Former president…
At least 50 migrants sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report finds
Cato analysis goes against Trump administration’s claim that only undocumented people were deported to Cecot At least 50 Venezuelan men sent by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador had entered the United States legally, according to a review by the Cato Institute. The report, published by the libertarian thinktank on Monday, analyzed…
Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides
María José Estupiñán, 22, was killed by a suspect who arrived at her house disguised as a delivery man, police say The murder of a Colombian model and influencer, now being investigated as a possible femicide, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed criticism of the country’s failure to protect women. María José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old…
For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO’s annual assembly. What’s the impact?
By Jonathan Lambert It’s the biggest global health meeting of the year. And the United States won’t be taking a seat at the table. This week, representatives from the 194 countries of the World Health Organization — minus the U.S. — are gathering in Geneva to discuss and vote on policies that will shape global…
Stack Overflow: 6 Books for May
On this roundup list, we celebrate my usual favorites: board books, books in translation, migrant stories, and even an early reader graphic novel that I enjoyed a bit too much. Let’s start with picture books: Micaela Chirif is an award-winning Peruvian author of children’s books and poetry, and I am glad that we are finally…
How Dinosaurs Shaped Fruit Evolution
For Fruit Seeds, Humans Are Modern-Day Dinosaurs By physically engineering their environments, megafauna such as dinosaurs curbed fruit seed sizes—a role that now may be filled by humans By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! What do humans have in common with the dinosaurs that trampled through ancient…
What will a ‘reset’ deal mean for the UK’s economic growth?
There was much fanfare – and then lunch on the Thames – to mark the “reset” of the relationship between the UK and the EU with claims of a “huge” potential boost to growth. The deal does represent a significant breakthrough in deepening ties in the UK’s most important trading relationship and paves the way…
One/Size Powder Melt Is Finally Here & It’s a Glass Skin Must-Have
In an exclusive E! interview, Patrick Starrr shares how the new ONE/SIZE Powder Melt setting spray helps prevent cakey foundation and keeps your makeup looking fresh and radiant all day. We interviewed Patrick Starrr because we think you’ll like his picks. The products featured are from Patrick’s brand ONE/SIZE. Our writers and editors independently determine what…
Mexico mourns two navy cadets killed when ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
América Sánchez and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos died in the wreck that injured 22 other crew members Mexico is grieving two cadets in the country’s navy that were killed on Saturday when the tall training ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died in the wreck…
How treatable is prostate cancer? A doctor reacts to Biden’s diagnosis
By Rachel Treisman Former President Joe Biden’s office announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. But it said the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, “which allows for effective management.” Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. after…
Where does your weather forecast come from?
Rebecca Hersher You’re about to walk your dog, but the sky looks ominous. You pull out your phone, open your favorite weather app, and see that it’s about to pour. You wait for the rain to pass. Or maybe you planned a summer vacation at the beach. A week before you’re supposed to leave, you…
Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC earlier than planned after antisemitism row
Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present the corporation’s coverage of the World…
American Idol Season 23 Winner Revealed
American Idol crowned a season 23 winner May 18, with host Ryan Seacrest announcing the results after finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts performed alongside major celebrities. A new American Idol winner is stepping into the spotlight. Host Ryan Seacrest announced Jamal Roberts as the season 23 champion during the May 18 finale as…
Black Hole Mergers Show Strange Mathematical Link to String Theory
Deep Math from String Theory Appears in Clashing Black Holes Researchers have shown that abstract mathematical functions from the frontiers of theoretical physics have a real-world use in modeling gravitational waves By Ramin Skibba edited by Lee Billings An illustration of two black holes about to merge and emitting copious gravitational waves. And as the…
Dry spring weather to make way for rain in parts of Europe
Polar jet stream to break down areas of high pressure, while cold winds could bring snow to South Africa The extremely dry spring weather in north-western Europe has continued this month, with swathes of the UK, northern France, the Low Countries and Germany receiving just 10% of their normal May rainfall. The summery conditions, caused…
As Oceans Warm, Scientists Fight to Save Lush Kelp Forests
See the Lush Kelp Forests Scientists Are Fighting for as Oceans Warm New research helps the “ocean’s veins” thrive under heat stress By Avery Schuyler Nunn edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! While free diving to photograph kelp forests along the California coastline, I’ve viscerally felt the consequences of finiteness…
Pope Leo, Taking Helm of a Divided Church, Urges Unity
Pope Leo XIV Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated an outdoor Mass formally inaugurating him as the 267th pope of the Roman…
Analysis: Biden’s cancer diagnosis is another formidable challenge
Joe Biden’s half-century in politics has been an exercise in overcoming adversity. From the death of his wife and young daughter in a car accident in 1972, to two early and unsuccessful presidential bids, to the death of his eldest son at just 46, his decades in Washington have been defined by tragedy but often…
Low prices and Trump’s trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink
Kirk Siegler EATON, Wash. – Back in the New Deal era, the Northwest’s mighty rivers were dammed allowing barges to cheaply bring grain from the wheat fields of eastern Washington to the coast for export. Today, at ports along the Snake River, trucks unload grain to five-storey high bins along the banks. Most barges that…
Why Sister Wives’ Madison Brush Wants to Apologize to Robyn’s Kids
Perhaps Sister Wives‘ Madison Brush would agree that love should be multiplied, not divided. On the series’ May 18 episode, she revealed why she’d like to mend the rift with Robyn Brown’s kids. After saying a final farewell to late brother Garrison Brown, Sister Wives star Madison Brush was ready to let go of some…
Campaigners seek help amid search for victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship
Families of the ‘disappeared’ say kidnapped children may be living across Europe Women whose relatives were murdered and disappeared under Argentina’s military dictatorship will meet EU officials in Brussels on Monday to seek support for expanded DNA testing to identify missing children. A delegation from the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, a campaigning group, will…
Nissan open to making cars for Chinese partner in Sunderland, says CEO
Ivan Espinosa says UK plant will not be hit by cost cuts as Japanese firm reveals seven factories to close Nissan’s new chief executive has said the Japanese carmaker would be open to building cars for a Chinese partner at its factory in Sunderland after he confirmed it would not be closed in a round…
Joe Biden Diagnosed With “Aggressive Form” of Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread, his personal office said in a statement May 18. Joe Biden is facing a major health battle. The former President of the United States, 82, was recently diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread…
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday. Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason…
FBI says primary suspect in Calif. fertility clinic bombing likely died in the blast
By Joe Hernandez Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, has been identified as the primary suspect in the fatal explosion outside a California fertility clinic Saturday morning. Investigators also said that they suspect Bartkus was the sole fatality in the Palm Springs blast, which injured four others. “We are working through some other technical means to positively…
Iceland’s Orca Pods Mysteriously Include Baby Pilot Whales
Friend or Food: Why Are Iceland’s Orcas Taking in Pilot Whales? Newborn pilot whales have been spotted mysteriously swimming among pods of orcas. Scientists are trying to puzzle out how the pilot whale calves got there and what happened to them By Marina Wang edited by Andrea Thompson A neonate long-finned pilot whale surfaces in…
Son Heung-min tells South Korean police he is victim of blackmail attempt
Son Heung-min has filed a complaint to South Korean police alleging he was the victim of a blackmail attempt, his agency said, after media reports that a woman had threatened the Tottenham captain with a false pregnancy claim. “The police are currently investigating, so we will let you know the results as soon as they…
A deadly explosion outside a California fertility clinic is investigated as terrorism
By Joe Hernandez A fatal explosion outside a California fertility clinic Saturday morning is being investigated as an act of terrorism, according to an FBI official. One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast that sent debris flying across multiple blocks in all directions, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge…
All of the Celebrity Kids Who Have Competed on American Idol
Though Baylee Littrell, son of Backstreet Boys alum Brian Littrell, was eventually eliminated from the 23rd season of American Idol, he joined a long line of contestants with celebrity parents. Thousands audition, millions vote and on May 18 one contestant will be crowned the country’s next American Idol. But season 23’s top five—Breanna Nix, Jamal…
Bird-Watching Is Better When You Unplug
The Wonders of Bird-Watching without Tech By Derek Lovitch edited by Kate Wong A Boreal Owl emerges from its roost to begin its evening of hunting activities in Northern Minnesota. The Boreal Owl is a tiny but fierce gnome of the deep boreal forest—the belt of cold, wet, largely coniferous forest that encircles the North…
Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital as Hamas offers truce terms
Israeli forces have besieged a hospital in northern Gaza as they continue an offensive to seize territory in the Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry has said. Medical staff and patients at the Indonesian Hospital, in Beit Lahia, came under “heavy fire… preventing the arrival of patients, medical staff, and supplies”, the ministry said on Sunday.…
Losing faith: Rural religious colleges are among the most endangered
From Hechinger Report By Jon Marcus DAVENPORT, Iowa — The Catholic prayer for the faithful echoed off the limestone walls and marble floor of the high-ceilinged chapel. The prayer implored God to comfort the poor and the hungry. The sick and the suffering. The anxious and the afraid. Then it took an unexpected turn. “Lord,…
Ten dead in ‘brutal’ attacks by Isis-linked militants on Mozambique wildlife reserve
Thousands have been displaced and conservation work halted as series of killings jeopardises decades of work in Niassa, one of Africa’s biggest protected areas One of Africa’s largest protected areas has been shaken by a series of attacks by Islamic State-linked extremists, which have left at least 10 people dead. Conservationists in Niassa reserve, Mozambique,…
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science A Google DeepMind system improves chip designs and addresses unsolved math problems but has not been rolled out to researchers outside the company By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine DeepMind says that AlphaEvolve has helped to improve the design of AI chips. Google DeepMind has used…
‘What the Hell Just Happened’ to the UK Eurovision entry?
Oh no, not again. For the third year in a row, the UK has crashed out at Eurovision, taking 19th place out of a possible 26. It feels particularly cruel this time because our contestants, Remember Monday, got a lot of things right with their song, What the Hell Just Happened. Most notably, they could…
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge
At least 22 people have been injured and three remain in a serious condition the after a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge. Footage shows the towering masts of the Cuauhtémoc clipping the bridge as the sailing vessel was passing under the famous structure on Saturday evening. Parts of the…
Aubrey O’Day Reacts to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Kids Supporting Him
Aubrey O’Day shared her thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ supporting him inside the courtroom at his sex trafficking trial. Aubrey O’Day has some thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ kids attending his sex trafficking trial. The 41-year-old, a former member of his past girl group Danity Kane, spoke out after his children—which include Quincy, 33, Justin, 31,…