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Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Slams Ex Kody for Comparing Robyn to Model
On Sister Wives‘ season 19 episode 22, which airs April 27, one of Kody Brown’s exes, Janelle Brown, shared that he had compared his remaining wife Robyn Brown to a “Diesel Jeans model.” Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown is sharing her beef with Kody Brown. During the April 27 episode of the TLC show reality show, the 55-year-old…
Homes destroyed and 1,500 detained in Kashmir as India cracks down following attacks
By Bilal Kuchay , Omkar Khandekar PULWAMA, India — Indian authorities have detained at least 1,500 people in India-administered Kashmir after a militant attack killed 26 people last week, a top police officer told NPR. Several homes linked to alleged militants were also destroyed. India accused Pakistan of having a connection to the attack —…
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk
To Reduce Dementia Risk, Treat High Blood Pressure Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone’s risk of developing dementia By Liz Szabo edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Treating high blood pressure for as little as four years can cut the risk of dementia by 15 percent, according to clinical…
Suspect in Vancouver ramming attack charged with eight counts of murder
Prosecutors say more charges are possible against Kai-Ji Adam Lo, who was arrested at the scene The suspect in a car-ramming attack that killed 11 people and injured dozens at a Filipino heritage festival in the Canadian city of Vancouver has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder, prosecutors have said. More charges…
Suspect charged after Vancouver car ramming leaves 11 dead
A 30-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of second degree murder after a car was driven into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver, Canada. The attack at a festival which celebrated Filipino culture left 11 dead and dozens more injured. Work to identify some victims was continuing on Sunday evening, and…
Child Asthma Will Worsen with Trump’s Pollution Rollbacks and RFK, Jr.’s CDC Cuts
Childhood Asthma Will Worsen with Pollution Rollbacks and CDC Cuts President Trump has ordered agencies to act “urgently” to curb asthma—a goal at odds with moves to roll back air pollution limits and with RFK, Jr., cutting CDC experts By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | When EPA announced its intent to roll back…
‘Prophetic’ letter written by Titanic survivor sells for nearly $400,000 at auction
By Rebecca Rosman When first-class passenger Col. Archibald Gracie boarded the Titanic in Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, he drafted a letter to a friend. “It is a fine ship,” he wrote, “but I shall await my journey’s end before I pass judgment on her.” Five days later, the “unsinkable” ship struck an iceberg…
HoMeghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Kids Are Following in Her Footsteps
Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle shared royally adorable pics of their red-headed children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet stopping to smell the roses. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s children have inherited not just their dad’s red hair, but also their mom’s love of gardening. The Duchess of Sussex shared new photos of son Prince Archie, 5,…
Myanmar’s army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly
Days after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar at the end of March, killing at least 3,700 people, the country’s ruling junta agreed to a halt in its devastating military campaign. It then violated that ceasefire, again and again. I went inside rebel-held territory in the eastern Karenni state for 10 days from mid-April. I witnessed…
US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations
‘The Chinese will see this high tariff level is unsustainable for their business,’ says Scott Bessent The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said “there is a path” to an agreement with China over tariffs after he had interactions with his Chinese counterparts last week in Washington. “I had interaction with my Chinese counterparts, but it…
Ukrainian families divided by Russian occupation hang on and hope to be reunited
Eleanor Beardsley ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine — On a recent Saturday morning, several dozen volunteers at a youth center are weaving strips of cloth to make camouflage netting for the Ukrainian army. They are in the capital of Ukraine’s southeastern province of Zaporizhzhia, about two-thirds of which is controlled by Russian forces. The front line is 25…
Greens call for single-sex guidance to be withdrawn
Interim guidance on single-sex spaces is “ill-considered and impractical” and should be withdrawn, the Green Party has said. Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer told the BBC the guidance puts trans people at risk of discrimination, while Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey said there were questions over how it would be enforced. Asked if the…
Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th Daily Drops Just Started
Get ready to jump to hyperspace. Disney Store’s Star Wars May the 4th launches are here with new collectibles, apparel, and gear dropping every day leading up to the galaxy’s biggest celebration. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. …
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing
Fight, Flee or Freeze? This Tiny Caterpillar Does a Secret Fourth Thing Baby warty birch caterpillars vibrate when threatened—before swinging away like Spider-Man By Rohini Subrahmanyam edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! When facing an intruder, animals generally tend to fight, flee or simply freeze. But certain baby caterpillars do…
Nine people killed as car ploughs into Vancouver festival crowd
Man arrested after incident at Filipino Lapu Lapu event, as police say they are confident it was not terrorism Nine people were killed and others injured when a driver ploughed a car into a crowd at a street festival in Vancouver on Saturday evening. Police said they were confident the incident was not an act…
How Plastic, Glass and Paper Move through the Recycling System
What Happens to the Plastic in Your Recycling Bin? Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that material and ways engineering is trying to improve the process By Alex Jordan & The Conversation US A truck dumps its contents of recyclable items…
Pope Francis’ tomb adorned with single rose as first images released
Images of Pope Francis’ tomb at the Santa Maria Maggiore church in Rome have been released. A single, white rose was pictured lying on the stone tomb that bears the name he was known by during his pontificate, below a crucifix illuminated by a single spotlight. The late pope was laid to rest at the…
Meta faces Ghana lawsuits over impact of extreme content on moderators
Workers at contractor in Accra say they have suffered from depression and anxiety as a result of their work Meta is facing a second set of lawsuits in Africa over the psychological distress experienced by content moderators employed to take down disturbing social media content including depictions of murders, extreme violence and child sexual abuse.…
Parachute for Target Collection Is Here: Luxurious Linens from $12
Explore Parachute for Target’s collection of plush towels, luxe linens, cozy duvet covers, and soft robes, offering high-quality comfort at affordable prices to elevate your home effortlessly. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If you’re looking to upgrade…
Federal work shaped a Black middle class. Now it’s destabilized by Trump’s job cuts
By Marisa Peñaloza , Hansi Lo Wang Shirley Hopkins built careers for herself and countless other Black workers through a federal government job. While working in the National Institutes of Health’s human resources office, she became known as the “recruitment lady.” It wasn’t spelled out in her job description, but she made it her personal…
Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays Firing Science Advisors Will Leave the U.S. Senseless From public health to space exploration, advisory panels have helped U.S. agencies make smarter decisions. The Trump administration wants to kill them By Dan Vergano Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano In the Trump administration’s…
Tom Holland, Zendaya Make First Joint Appearance Since Getting Engaged
Tom Holland and Zendaya were photographed together for the first time since their engagement was confirmed in early 2025. Zendaya brought a special guest with her to work. The 28-year-old hung out with her fiancé, Tom Holland, on the set of the upcoming third season of Euphoria in Los Angeles April 25. It marked the…
‘Kicking butt’ or ‘going too fast’? Trump voters reflect on 100 days
When Donald Trump made a historic return to power earlier this year, it was with the help of voters who represented a diverse coalition of backgrounds – truck drivers, veterans, business owners and more. They represented a wide range of perspectives that helped explain Trump’s enduring appeal. But 100 days after he took office, how…
Alexis Herman, the first Black secretary of labor in U.S. history, dies at age 77
Tom Dreisbach The first Black leader of the U.S. Department of Labor, former Secretary Alexis Herman, has died at the age of 77. Former President Bill Clinton nominated Herman to the role, which she held from 1997 to 2001, following a career in social work, civil rights and Democratic politics. “Hillary and I are deeply…
Trump says US ships should have free use of Panama and Suez canals
US president tasks secretary of state Marco Rubio with making ‘immediate’ progress Donald Trump has demanded free transit for American commercial and military ships through the Panama and Suez canals, tasking his secretary of state with making progress “immediately”. Trump has for months been calling for the United States to take control of the Panama…
Thousands line streets of Rome as Pope Francis laid to rest after Vatican funeral
The first South American pontiff passed away on Monday aged 88, marking the end of a 12-year pontificate. As the Italian capital woke up to a hazy morning, teenage pilgrims, nuns and priests of all denominations filed silently down the streets leading to the Vatican. Many of the streets around St Peter’s Basilica were closed…
Fifty years since the sky fell: how the Vietnam war changed Australia
On the anniversary of Liberation Day, members of Australia’s Vietnamese community look back at the sacrifices made in pursuit of ‘a good life’ “It’s like the world collapsed,” says Thi Xa Nguyen, looking back 50 years to the fall of Saigon. She was living in the coastal town of Vũng Tàu where the soldiers of…
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope Marks 35 Years from Launch
Celebrate Hubble Space Telescope’s 35th Birthday with Stunning Images Happy anniversary to the Hubble Space Telescope, which launched on April 24, 1990 By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings The Tarantula Nebula, located about 161,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud bordering our Milky Way, is packed with ionized hydrogen gas dotted by supernova…
Zelensky and Trump hold ‘very productive’ talks at Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump met at the Vatican ahead of Pope Francis’s funeral – their first face-to-face encounter since February’s acrimonious Oval Office showdown. The pair were pictured locked in deep discussion, minutes before the late pontiff’s funeral was due to start. The White House described the 15-minute meeting in…
How to Reduce Wrinkles with Red Light Therapy, According to an Expert
We interviewed Dr. Samantha Ellis because we think you’ll like her picks at these prices. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, not E!. Prices are accurate as of publish time. If you’re like me, you may have started to notice more…
Iran says 5 people are dead and more than 700 injured in a massive port explosion
By The Associated Press MUSCAT, Oman — A massive explosion and fire rocked a port Saturday in southern Iran purportedly linked to a shipment of a chemical ingredient used to make missile propellant, killing five people and injuring more than 700 others. Mehrdad Hasanzadeh, a provincial disaster management official, gave the updated casualty figure in…
Xi announces plan for Chinese economy to counter impact of US trade war
Beijing will ‘strengthen bottom-line thinking’ as reports say it could drop tariffs on some US products Xi Jinping has announced a plan to counter China’s continuing economic problems and the impact of the US trade war, as reports swirl that it could drop tariffs on some US products, including semiconductors. Friday’s meeting of the politburo…
What to look out for at the funeral
The funeral of Pope Francis will be simpler than those of previous popes, following instructions he set out himself. But as a head of state and leader of more than a billion Catholics worldwide, it will still be a spectacle of ceremony and tradition. His death has drawn famous figures, politicians, and thousands of followers…
Employee cuts at Social Security are leaving remaining workers struggling to keep up
Ashley Lopez Jessica LaPointe has worked at a Social Security field office in Madison, Wis., for the past 16 years. And she says right now, the work is harder than ever. LaPointe says disruptions prompted by the Trump administration’s efforts to make deep cuts in the federal government workforce have left many remaining Social Security…
Wild NYC Author Ryan Mandelbaum Takes a Wildlife-Filled Walk in Prospect Park
How to Find Hidden Nature in Any Urban Park Near You Take a walk through Prospect Park with Wild NYC writer Ryan Mandelbaum and learn to connect with nature no matter how urban your environment is. By Rachel Feltman, Kylie Murphy, Alex Sugiura, Jeffery DelViscio, Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper & Carin Leong Jeffery DelViscio/Scientific American…
Trump administration investigating California university over foreign gifts
DoE investigation revives reports that UC Berkeley failed to disclose Chinese funding for a now severed partnership The Trump administration launched an investigation into the University of California, Berkeley, on Friday centered on foreign funding, making it the latest university to be targeted by the federal government. The investigation revives criticism from several years ago…
Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein accuser, dies by suicide
Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein of sexual abuse, has died by suicide aged 41, her family has confirmed. Giuffre was one of the most outspoken accusers of convicted sex offenders Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, his former girlfriend. She alleged they trafficked her to the Duke of York when she was 17,…
Is There Any Sound in Space?
The UniverseFridays Can There Be Sound in Space? It seems contrary to common knowledge, but sound can travel through some parts of space quite well By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Sound—in the form of shock waves—helps sculpt the beautiful, delicate structures of some supernova remnants, such as those seen here in a Hubble…
‘Morally repugnant’: Brazilian workers sue coffee supplier to Starbucks over ‘slavery-like conditions’
Brazil has been the world’s leading coffee producer due to the forced labour of enslaved Africans and Afro-Brazilians “John” was just days from turning 16 when he was allegedly recruited to work on a Brazilian coffee farm that supplies the global coffeehouse chain Starbucks. Soon after his birthday, he embarked on a 16-hour bus journey…
Would Jessie James Decker Return to Reality TV? She Says…
Jessie James Decker exclusively told E! News she has no plans to return to reality TV after starring in three seasons of the E! reality series Eric & Jessie: Game On alongside husband Eric Decker. Jessie James Decker is happy to keep her family life off-screen. After starring in the E! reality series Eric &…
Justice Department revokes Biden-era protections for reporters in leak investigations
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department on Friday rescinded a Biden-era policy that provided protections to journalists in leak investigations, paving the way for authorities to once again use subpoenas and compel testimony from reporters in probes targeting leakers. “Federal government employees intentionally leaking sensitive information to the media undermines the ability of the Department of…
Nikki Reed Details Her, Ian Somerhalder’s “Transitional” Move to Farm
Twilight’s Nikki Reed shared insight into why she and Ian Somerhalder haven’t fully closed the door on Hollywood despite leaving Los Angeles for a more peaceful life on a farm in rural California. Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed may have traded their suits and red carpet gowns for cowboy boots, but they haven’t thrown them…
Putin and Trump envoy had constructive meeting, Russian aide says
US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin had “constructive” talks in Moscow on Friday lasting three hours, according to an aide of Putin’s. Yuri Ushakov said the possibility of Russia and Ukraine resuming direct talks was a particular point of discussion. The US has not released details of what was discussed during the…
Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Science Isn’t about Domination. It’s about Democracy Science is key to diplomacy, unity and democracy. What the Trump administration is trying to do to it will weaken the U.S. By Megha Satyanarayana Keep in touch with Cross Current: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Megha Satyanarayana Nestled in the Heritage…
New senior staff announced as White House looks to ‘right the ship’ at the Pentagon
By Tom Bowman , Quil Lawrence Normally the names of senior staff at the Pentagon don’t make the news, but the precarious position of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth means that every move is drawing scrutiny. NPR reported this week that the White House is looking for possible replacements with Hegseth under fire for putting sensitive…
Brazil’s former president arrested and ordered to begin prison sentence
Fernando Collor, who led the country from 1990 to 1992, was sentenced in 2023 after being convicted for corruption Brazil’s former president, Fernando Collor, has been arrested early and ordered to begin serving a prison sentence stemming from his 2023 conviction for corruption. Collor was convicted of receiving 20m reais ($3.5m) to facilitate contracts between…
M&S stops online orders and issues refunds after cyber attack
Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it has stopped taking online orders as the company struggles to recover from a cyber attack. Customers began reporting problems last weekend, and on Tuesday the retailer confirmed it was facing a “cyber incident”. Now, M&S has entirely paused orders on its website and apps – including for food deliveries…
After deadly Kashmir attack, India reports exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers
Diaa Hadid MUMBAI, India — A day after the United Nations appealed for “maximum restraint” between Pakistan and India, the Indian military reported an exchange of fire with Pakistani soldiers on Friday across the de-facto border of the disputed region of Kashmir. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have soared after India blamed Pakistan for…
XG Reveals How Blackpink’s Lisa Reacted to Their Coachella Performance
After performing at Coachella, XG revealed what Blackpink’s Lisa said of their performance—and how much her feedback meant to them—in an exclusive interview with E! News. XG were shooting stars on the Coachella stage. In fact, the girl group—whose name stands for Xtraordinary Girls—made such a splash during the two weekends of the festival that…
Ancient DNA Reveals Phoenicians’ Surprising Ancestry
Ancient DNA Reveals Phoenicians’ Surprising Ancestry Phoenician civilization spread its culture and alphabet across the Mediterranean but not, evidently, its DNA By Ewen Callaway & Nature magazine A death mask from the third or second century bc found in the Phoenician trading city of Carthage in what is now Tunisia. Join Our Community of Science…
Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans
Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash flooding After Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstorms, and yellow and orange weather warnings have been…
Ukraine may have to give up land for peace, Kyiv Mayor Klitschko says
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, has told the BBC that Ukraine may have to give up land as part of a peace deal with Russia, amid a growing pressure from President Donald Trump to accept territorial concessions. “One of the scenarios is… to give up territory. It’s not fair. But for the peace, temporary…
Dear Life Kit: I’m not sure about her sexuality. Should I try to kiss her anyway?
By Andee Tagle , Malaka Gharib Dear Life Kit is NPR’s advice column, where experts answer tricky questions about relationships, social etiquette, work culture and more. Send us your anonymous questions. For our next episode, we’re looking for your queries on doubt and decision-making in relationships. These questions were answered by Haley Nahman of the…
Marie Curie’s Mentorship Led to Networks of Support for Female Scientists
Marie Curie’s Mentorship Led to Networks of Support for Female Scientists Author Dava Sobel discusses how she discovered the many forgotten female scientists who were mentored by Marie Curie in early 20th-century Paris By Deborah Unger, Natalia Sánchez Loayza & The Lost Women of Science Initiative In The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow…
Tropical Vacation Essentials: What to Pack to Beat the Summer Heat
From a chic cowboy hat to aluminum-free deodorant, these warm-weather must-haves will keep you cool on your upcoming vacay. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’ve got a tropical vacation coming up, first of all, I’m jealous. And second of all, it’s…
Lifesize herd of puppet animals begins climate action journey from Africa to Arctic Circle
The Herds project from the team behind Little Amal will travel 20,000km taking its message on environmental crisis across the world Hundreds of life-size animal puppets have begun a 20,000km (12,400 mile) journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle as part of an ambitious project created by the team behind Little Amal, the giant…
Worst Coral Mass Bleaching on Record Caused By Warming Oceans
84 Percent of Corals Impacted in Mass Bleaching Event The world is experiencing the most intense global coral bleaching event on record, with 84 percent of reefs experiencing heat stress from warming oceans By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Fish swim around a bleached coral. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! All around the…
Trump is jailing immigrant families again. A mother, father and teen tell of ‘anguish on a daily basis’
Family incarceration has been revived after Biden – and Jade, Jason and Gabriela are speaking out about their distressing treatment in Texas When Jade and her family first arrived at the detention facility in Karnes county, Texas, she wasn’t really sure what to think. “I guess I was confused and scared,” said the 13-year-old. Her…
Why Selena Gomez Wasn’t at Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards
Selena Gomez was honored as Woman of the Year during the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music gala on April 24, but couldn’t attend due to filming in New York. Selena Gomez is feeling the same old love—even if she couldn’t make it to the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music awards ceremony. Though the…
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction – now the movement has gone deeper underground
Listen to Justin read this article Just Stop Oil (JSO) activists are dusting down their placards, digging out their infamous fluorescent orange vests, and charging up their loud hailers — a routine they have gone through many a time before. They expect hundreds of activists to turn out on Saturday in Central London. However, despite…
In a reversal, the Trump administration restores funding for women’s health study
Rob Stein The Trump administration is restoring financial support for a landmark study of women’s health, an official said Thursday, reversing a defunding decision that shocked medical researchers. “These studies represent critical contributions to our better understanding of women’s health,” said a statement from Andrew Nixon, a spokesman for the Department of Health and Human…
Trump says he is ‘not happy’ with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should “stop”. “Not necessary, and very bad timing. Vladimir, STOP! 5,000 soldiers a week are dying. Let’s get the Peace Deal DONE!” he said in a post on Truth Social. The overnight strikes killed…
Green groups decry plan to list world’s biggest meatpacking company on NYSE
Critics fear decision to list Brazil-based firm JBS, long linked to Amazon’s deforestation, will add to the climate crisis Environmental groups are outraged that the world’s biggest meatpacking company, JBS, which has long been linked to Amazon’s deforestation, has received approval from US authorities to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The decision, announced…
Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage
Carnivorous ‘Bone Collector’ Caterpillars Wear Corpses as Camouflage Nicknamed the “bone collector,” this newly confirmed caterpillar in Hawaii secretly scrounges off a spider landlord by covering itself with dead insect body parts By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Caterpillars nicknamed the “bone collector” create protective shelling out of dead insect bones and body…
A developing political scandal in Florida has Gov. Ron DeSantis on the defensive
By Greg Allen MIAMI — Fla. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the defensive over questions about how $10 million in state money came to be used to fund a political campaign. In two terms as governor, DeSantis has enjoyed strong support from the Republican-controlled legislature. But now, Republicans in the state House of Representatives…
Mercury, Venus and Saturn to delight stargazers in a parade across the sky
By Alana Wise Alongside a crescent moon, Mercury, Venus and Saturn will become visible to stargazers just before dawn on Friday morning. According to NASA, the planetary phenomenon will be clearest about 45 minutes before sunrise, low in the eastern sky and appearing near the moon. Venus and Saturn will be the easiest to spot…
Tanzania opposition officials arrested as Tundu Lissu refuses to appear in court
Chadema spokesperson says party’s vice-chair John Heche and secretary general John Mnyika held on way to protest over treason charges Tanzania’s main opposition party said on Thursday at least two of its officials had been arrested on their way to a rally to support the leading government opponent Tundu Lissu, who refused to appear at…
Crimea is key to Trump’s peace plan – here’s why Zelensky can’t give it up
Vladimir Putin initially denied having anything to do with Russia’s capture of Crimea in February 2014, when mysterious masked commandos in unidentified green uniforms seized the local parliament and fanned out across the peninsula. Those “little green men” marked the start of Russia’s war on Ukraine, which culminated in the 2022 full-scale invasion. The future…
Clinton Kelly and Stacy London Detail Friendship 8 Years After Feud
Years after What Not To Wear’s Clinton Kelly and Stacy London went public with their feud in the late 2010s, they detailed how their show Wear Whatever the F You Want parallels their friendship. Clinton Kelly and Stacy London are done power clashing. In addition to the outdated rules for mixing fabrics, the former What…
Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space
Opinion Slashing NASA’s Programs Will Squander America’s Place in Space The Trump administration’s plans to cut NASA’s science missions will destroy the U.S. space legacy By Louis Friedman Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean during the second moonwalk EVA. For more than half a century planetary exploration and space science have been a hallmark of American…
How You Ended for Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg After 5 Seasons
Netflix released season five of You April 24, revealing the fate of Penn Badgley’s serial killer character Joe Goldberg. Find out what happened in the series finale. Warning: This story contains spoilers from the You season five finale. In the end, only a Brontë could take down the literary lover that is Joe Goldberg. Season…
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research
Musk Funded the Carbon-Removal XPrize but Is Now Slashing Climate Research Elon Musk funded an XPrize for carbon removal, but his actions in the Trump administration have cut funding for climate research By Corbin Hiar & E&E News Tesla CEO Elon Musk went from an environmental hero to a MAGA hardliner. CLIMATEWIRE | Time magazine…
‘Our daughters will be with us,’ say dads of Southport victims running London Marathon
David Stancombe and Sergio Aguiar are raising money for projects established in their daughters’ memory. Alice Aguiar, 9, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Bebe King, 6, died last July while they attended a Taylor Swift-themed dance workshop. Mr Aguiar tells BBC Breakfast he talks to Alice when he’s running alone. “I tell her to keep…
DRC government and M23 make surprise truce to end fighting in east of country
The two sides agree to work towards permanent peace after Qatar-mediated talks and are expected to return to Doha in coming weeks The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government and the Rwandan-backed M23 group have issued a landmark joint statement saying they have agreed to halt fighting in the east of the country while they work…
Decades later, the Microsoft antitrust case casts a shadow over the Google trial
Jaclyn Diaz A legendary legal case looms large over the ongoing, landmark antitrust case involving Google and the U.S. government. A federal judge has ruled that the tech giant operated as a monopoly because it illegally stifled competition in the search engine market. For the next few weeks, the judge is hearing arguments from the…
Taiwan president will not attend Pope Francis’s funeral
Taiwan to send former vice-president despite Vatican being one of country’s few diplomatic allies Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite his foreign ministry saying earlier it was their “most important aim” in negotiations with the Vatican that he be there in person. The ministry announced on Wednesday that…
Flintoff ‘thought he had died’ in Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff has given his first account of the car crash he was in while filming Top Gear, saying he thought he “was dead” in the immediate aftermath. The England cricketer-turned-TV presenter sustained serious facial and rib injuries when the three-wheeler car he was driving for the BBC motoring programme rolled over in 2022. Speaking…
Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
Elissa Nadworny President Trump on Wednesday signed a list of executive actions aimed at both higher education and K-12 schools. Another promises new discipline guidance for K-12 schools, with the goal of “ensuring school discipline policies are based on objective behavior, not DEI,” the White House said in a statement. The collection of orders aim…
Roman Gladiator Remains Show First Proof of Human-Animal Combat
Lion Bite to the Butt May Be First Proof of Human-Animal Gladiatorial Combat The first physical evidence of Roman gladiators fighting animals has been found in skeletal remains from England By Gayoung Lee edited by Allison Parshall 1st century AD Roman relief portraying gladiators and lions fighting. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! If you’re…
Top Chef Host Kristen Kish’s ‘Favorite’ Kitchen Tool Is Only $22!
With a new memoir and her own line of soju, Kristen Kish is bringing her signature flavor to Bravo and beyond. Shop kitchen essentials inspired by her expert advice. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. When Kristen Kish won Top Chef Season 10,…
The Major NJ Wildfire Shows Unexpected Urban Areas Are at Risk
Why New Jersey Is Actually a Place with Major Wildfire Risk A forest fire that erupted in New Jersey and spread overnight highlights the major wildfire risk faced by the state and other urban areas By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Firefighters try to extinguish a fast-moving brush fire along on November 19, 2024…
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health
By Alejandra Borunda Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people’s lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds. The report comes as the Trump administration is considering rolling back some key air quality regulations. Air…
Colombian ex-minister accuses the country’s president of drug abuse
Gustavo Petro hits back after Álvaro Leyva accused him of going awol during official visit to France A prominent Colombian politician and former minister has accused the country’s president, Gustavo Petro, of being a drug addict who allegedly went awol during an official visit to France. In a damning letter to the South American leader,…
Can You Beat the Odds and “Flip 7”?
On the front of the card box for Flip 7 is the bold statement: “The Greatest Card Game of All Time!” Naturally, that’s going to make any gamer want to put the game to the test. So let’s see how Flip 7 lives up to the promise! Flip 7 is a push your luck card game…
What to know as the government begins collections on defaulted student debt
By Rachel Treisman The Trump administration says it will soon resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years, raising questions and anxieties for millions of borrowers across the country. The Department of Education announced Monday that its office of Federal Student Aid will resume collections on May 5, meaning it…
US will walk away unless Ukraine and Russia agree to proposals, says JD Vance
US Vice-President JD Vance said his country would “walk away” unless Ukraine and Russia agree on a deal, echoing recent comments from US officials. His warning came after London talks between officials from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US aimed at securing a ceasefire were downgraded after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Slither, by Stephen S. Hall, Explores Our Fear and Fascination around Snakes
Misunderstood and Maligned Snakes Are Worthy Of Our Sympathy In a new book called Slither, Stephen S. Hall takes a deep dive into the biology and history of one of the most reviled animals. By Rachel Feltman, Stephen S. Hall, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Naeem Amarsy Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m…
What on Earth is ‘eDNA’?
Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it in an occasional explainer series we’re calling “What on Earth?“ In this installment, we explore eDNA, a wildlife monitoring tool that is changing the way we study the natural world. I keep seeing this thing…
Actress Sophie Nyweide’s Mother Speaks Out After Her Death
Sophie Nyweide’s mother Shelly Gibson spoke out about the former child star’s tragic death at age 21, just over a week after her daughter’s body was found on a riverbank in Vermont. Shelly Gibson is mourning the death of her daughter. Hours after news broke that former actress Sophie Nyweide died April 14 at 24,…
Families of detainees in El Salvador and Venezuela decry Bukele’s prisoner swap offer
Salvadorian president denounced as ‘tyrannical’ as he floats trading 252 prisoners with fellow authoritarian regime The families of prisoners being held by the authoritarian governments of El Salvador and Venezuela have condemned President Nayib Bukele’s offer to swap 252 Venezuelan detainees sent to his jails by the Trump administration for the same number of political…
Pressure builds on UK finances as Reeves pushes for US trade deal
The government borrowed more than expected last year, placing more pressure on the public finances ahead of the full impact of US tariffs being felt on the UK economy. Borrowing, the difference between spending and income from taxes, was £151.9bn in the year to March, up £20.7bn from the year before. The official figures come…
Magic: The Gathering Fans Harness Prime Number Puzzle as a Game Strategy
Prime Number Mystery Is Key to Magic: The Gathering Card Game Strategy The popular fantasy card game Magic: The Gathering has a new card related to prime numbers. Now fans are trying to use it to tackle one of the biggest problems in mathematics By Manon Bischoff edited by Jeanna Bryner Participants play a Magic:…
Word of the Week: The papal ‘conclave’ is secretive. The word’s origin explains why
By Joe Hernandez The death of Pope Francis on Monday means the Roman Catholic Church will soon begin the process of selecting a new pontiff. That ancient and mysterious undertaking known as the “conclave” invariably draws speculation over who will be chosen to lead the church and its 1.4 billion adherents worldwide. But the hushed…
‘He listened to everyone’: Buenos Aires remembers pope as voice for the poor
Locals hail pontiff’s work in city’s poorest neighbourhoods – but express sadness that he never came back as pope Before he left Argentina and moved to Italy to become pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio would visit the country’s villas miserias, not in a car flanked by security guards, but by bus – and this is what…
What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a U.S. Ban
What We Know about Artificial Food Dyes and Health as RFK, Jr., Declares a U.S. Ban This week the secretary of health and human services announced plans to remove eight more food dyes from the U.S.’s food system By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser On Tuesday Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced plans to…
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump’s administration after the company’s profits and revenues plunged during the first three months of the year. Sales slumped and the electric carmaker faced a backlash as Musk became a political fixture in the White House. On Tuesday, the firm reported a…
Carlos Santana Hospitalized Ahead of Texas Concert
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Carlos Santana postponed his San Antonio, Texas, concert scheduled for April 22 after he was hospitalized for dehydration, according to his rep. Carlos Santana is on the mend. The guitarist has postponed his April 22 concert in San Antonio, Texas, after being hospitalized hours ahead of the show, his…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Earth: Animal Kingdom’
Expand your options for Earth by introducing animals that will interact with the flora and terrain. Earth: Animal Kingdom is an expansion to Earth, a tableau-building game for 1 to 6 players, ages 14 and up, and takes about 45–90 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge of $39CAD (about $29USD) for…
RFK’s plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback
By Carmel Wroth , Yuki Noguchi The Trump administration announced its intention to phase out synthetic dyes used to enhance color in common foods like candy and cereals. At a press conference Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said his agency is making the move as a first step to improve…
Brazilian judges accept coup plot charges against more Bolsonaro allies
Panel unanimously accepts charges against six more key allies of ex-president over alleged plan to keep him in office A panel of Brazil’s supreme court justices has unanimously accepted criminal charges against six more key allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election…