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Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S.
Opinion Strong Support for NASA and Project Artemis Will Advance the U.S. NASA needs clear support from the White House if we want to win the new space race By Matthew Beddingfield Team members at Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, La. load the first core stage onto the Pegasus barge on Tuesday, July 16,…
In Gaza, more Palestinians are killed while waiting for food aid
By Aya Batrawy , Willem Marx At least 325 people in Gaza were killed by Israeli forces while trying to reach food over the past week, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. That figure includes 24 people killed on Saturday in various parts of the territory, according to health officials and morgues reached by NPR. The…
Brazil judge hits back at ‘cowardly and treasonous’ plot behind US sanctions
US put sanctions on Judge Alexandre de Moraes as an apparent move by Trump to help his ally Jair Bolsonaro The supreme court judge presiding over the trial of Brazil’s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, has said a “cowardly and treacherous” plot is afoot to pave the way for another attack on the South American country’s democracy.…
A jury orders Tesla to pay more than $240 million in Autopilot crash
By The Associated Press MIAMI — A Miami jury decided that Elon Musk’s car company Tesla was partly responsible for a deadly crash in Florida involving its Autopilot driver assist technology and must pay the victims more than $240 million in damages. The decision ends a four-year long case remarkable not just in its outcome…
Miniature Neutrino Detector Catches Elusive Particles at Nuclear Reactor
Miniature Neutrino Detector Promises to Test the Laws of Physics A relatively small detector caught neutrinos from a nuclear reactor using a technique known as coherent scattering By Davide Castelvecchi & Nature magazine A nuclear power plant in Liebstadt, Switzerland, hosted the CONUS+ neutrino detector. Physicists have caught neutrinos from a nuclear reactor using a…
Steve Rosenberg: Russia is staying quiet on Trump’s nuclear move
Could this be the first time in history a social media spat triggers nuclear escalation? President Donald Trump, offended by posts by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, says he’s ordered two nuclear submarines to move closer to Russia. So, how will Moscow respond? Are we on a path to a nuclear standoff between America and…
Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested for Alleged Domestic Assault
Sha’Carri Richardson, the Team USA track and field star, was arrested after allegedly assaulting boyfriend Christian Coleman at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport, according to police reports. Sha’Carri Richardson is facing legal trouble. The Olympic track and field star was arrested at the Seattle Tacoma International Airport on July 27, per a police report obtained…
Colombia’s ex-president Álvaro Uribe sentenced to 12 years’ house arrest for witness tampering
It marks the first time in country’s history that an ex-president has been convicted of a crime and sentenced Colombia’s still-powerful former president Álvaro Uribe has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, capping a long and contentious career that defined the country’s politics for a generation. Uribe, aged 73, received the maximum possible…
Anthropic’s Claude 4 Chatbot Suggests It Might Be Conscious
Claude 4 Chatbot Raises Questions about AI Consciousness A conversation with Anthropic’s chatbot raises questions about how AI talks about awareness. By Rachel Feltman, Deni Ellis Béchard, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Today we’re going to talk about an AI chatbot that appears to believe…
Trump moves nuclear submarines after Russian ex-president’s comments
US President Donald Trump says he has ordered two nuclear submarines to “be positioned in the appropriate regions” in response to “highly provocative” comments by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. Trump said he acted “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that. Words are very important, and can often lead…
Stevie Nicks Postpones Tour for 2 Months Due to Shoulder Injury
Stevie Nicks postponed the first two months of her 2025 North American solo tour after sharing that she suffered a “fractured shoulder” and needs time to recover. Stevie Nicks needs to go her own way for a while. The “Edge of Seventeen” singer shared that she’s postponing the first two months of her 2025 North…
Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop
US President Donald Trump said he would fire the head of the agency charged with publishing some of America’s most closely watched economic data, after a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked further alarm about his tariff policies. In a post on social media, Trump – without evidence – accused the commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, of manipulating jobs…
3 big takeaways from the NTSB hearing on the DCA midair collision
By Joe Hernandez Three days of hearings held by federal investigators this week shed new light on the deadly midair collision last January between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter just outside Washington, D.C. Everyone on board both the jet and the helicopter — 67 people — were killed in…
Trump defends firing labor statistics chief by lying about her role in 2024 campaign – as it happened
Speaking to reporters on Friday, Donald Trump defended his decision to fire Erika McEntarfer, the commissioner of labor statistics, and falsely accused her of having released reports just before the 2024 election that overstated the number of new jobs created by the Biden-Harris administration. Asked by a reporter, “Why did you fire the head of…
Why Do Black Holes Spin?
The UniverseFridays The Physics of Spinning Black Holes Explained Scientists are uncovering how spinning black holes launch jets, warp spacetime and shape the cosmos By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An artist’s rendition of a supermassive black hole surrounded by a swirling accretion disk. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this…
Millions denied car finance payouts after Supreme Court ruling
Millions of motorists will not be able to claim compensation for hidden commissions paid on car loans following a Supreme Court ruling. The UK’s highest court sided with finance companies in two out of three crucial test cases focusing on commission payments made by banks and other lenders to car dealers. The decision reversed earlier…
Wildfire Smoke from Canada Reduces Air Quality in U.S. Midwest
Wildfire Smoke from Canada Blankets the U.S. Midwest in Haze of Bad Air Quality Winds from the northwest are blowing cool, dry air—but also wildfire smoke—into the U.S. Midwest from Canada By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson Smoke from wildfires in Canada is drifting across the U.S. Midwest, leading to hazy skies and air…
Kemi Badenoch says she no longer sees herself as Nigerian despite upbringing
Conservative party leader, who grew up in Nigeria and US, says she has not renewed her Nigerian passport in decades Kemi Badenoch has said she no longer considers herself Nigerian and does not possess a Nigerian passport. The Conservative party leader, who was born in London, but grew up in Nigeria and the US and…
Princess Anne’s Son Peter Phillips Is Engaged to Harriet Sperling
Peter Phillips—the 47-year-old son of Princess Anne and equestrian Mark Phillips—announced his engagement to his girlfriend Harriet Sperling after more than a year of dating. Peter Phillips is taking a royally big step in his relationship. The son of Princess Anne and her ex-husband Mark Phillips revealed he’s engaged to his girlfriend Harriet Sperling after…
Confusion and anger in Switzerland – hit by highest tariffs in Europe
39%? For Switzerland, this is a huge shock, and worse than the worst-case scenario – these are the highest tariffs in Europe. Globally, the fourth highest, behind only Syria, Laos, and Myanmar, (although if President Trump follows through on his 50% tariff threat then Brazil will jump to the top of the list). It’s the…
Golden Bachelor’s Mel Owens Clarifies Controversial Age Limit Remarks
Mel Owens is addressing his eyebrow-raising dating parameters. Over a month after the new Golden Bachelor star sparked controversy by saying he wouldn’t date anyone over 60, the former Los Angeles Rams player clarified he is, in fact, open to meeting women from different age brackets. “My reference of dating was 39, 40 years old,”…
U.S. Science Has Weathered Attacks Before and Won
Opinion U.S. Science—and Scientific American—Have Weathered Attacks Before and Won Federal officials seized 3,000 copies of Scientific American in 1950 in a “red scare” era of attacks on science. The move backfired, and offers lessons for today By Dan Vergano Albert Einstein and other scientists, including Hans Bethe standing behind him, in 1946. We’re celebrating…
SpaceX launches international crew to space station on 6-month NASA mission
By Brendan Byrne An international crew of four launched into orbit just before noon Friday from Florida on NASA’s Crew-11, a six-month mission to the International Space Station. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket roared to life on Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39-A, lofting the company’s Dragon capsule and crew on a nine-minute trip from the…
Opposition leaders say ‘democracy in El Salvador has died’ after scrapping of presidential term limits
Legislation allows rightwing president Nayib Bukele to seek unlimited terms, sparking fears of dictatorship Activists and opposition leaders have that warned El Salvador is following Venezuela’s path towards dictatorship after the Central American country’s congress scrapped presidential term limits, paving the way for Nayib Bukele to seek indefinite re-election. “Democracy in El Salvador has died,”…
Wednesday Cast Reveals What Goes Down in the Show’s 18 Group Chats
Wednesday’s Emma Myers and Joy Sunday detailed the cast’s close bond in an exclusive interview with E! News—and what they talk about in their many group chats. Despite their altogether ooky demeanors onscreen, the Wednesday cast have a lot of love to give. In fact, the stars of the Netflix series, including Jenna Ortega, Emma…
Rats, mould and dangerous overcrowding – inside illegal house-shares hiding in plain sight
In the middle of the night, says Maria, groups of people can sometimes be seen moving into houses in her neighbourhood, far more than would seem to fit comfortably in the Victorian terraced homes. Each of these houses has 10 to 15 people living inside, she estimates. Maria, an architect, suspects they are being illegally…
France, U.K., others plan to recognize a Palestinian state. What does that change?
By Scott Neuman France and the United Kingdom are among the latest countries preparing to formally recognize a state of Palestine — a move by two permanent members of the U.N. Security Council that would deepen their split with Israel and the United States over the 22-month war in Gaza. Canada this week also joined…
Trump announces sweeping new levies for scores of countries – as it happened
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday modifying the tariff rates he first announced in April ahead of a Friday deadline for the new rates on imported goods to go into effect. The order states that goods imported from every nation on Earth will be subject to a 10% tariff except for goods from…
Kylie Jenner Gives a Tour of Kris Jenner’s Extravagant Mansion
Kylie Jenner shared pictures of her and mom Kris Jenner’s “sleepover,” which included an inside look at the momager’s California mansion. Kylie Jenner is helping the world keep up with Kris Jenner’s luxe lifestyle. The 27-year-old shared a peek inside her momager’s swanky mansion near Calabasas, Calif., while showcasing what the pair got up to…
Why Do Allergens Make Us Cough and Sneeze?
Allergens May Make Us Cough and Sneeze by Poking Holes in Airway Cells The immune system senses damage to cell membranes caused by pore-forming proteins and mounts a response By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The sneezing, itchy eyes and coughing elicited by some allergens are caused by proteins…
Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report
Warning: this article contains graphic and distressing testimony and images Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions Hundreds of health workers across Tigray have documented mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of women and children…
Trump’s global tariffs ‘victory’ may well come at a high price
In April Donald Trump stunned the world by announcing sweeping new import tariffs – only to put most on hold amid the resulting global financial panic. Four months later, the US president is touting what he claims are a series of victories, having unveiled a handful of deals with trading partners and unilaterally imposed tariffs…
El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection, extends presidential terms
By The Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele approved constitutional changes in the country’s National Assembly on Thursday that will allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend presidential terms to six years. Lawmaker Ana Figueroa from the New Ideas party had proposed the changes to five articles…
Gazan boy first to be treated in UK for war injuries
Majd al-Shaghnobi can’t eat or speak or smile like he used to. But with his injured mouth covered by a surgical mask, his eyes were beaming as he arrived at London’s Heathrow airport on a flight from Cairo, with his mother, brother and little sister. “I’m happy to be in England and to get treatment,”…
Trump’s dream of building a ballroom at the White House is becoming a reality
Tamara Keith The renderings are complete, the architects and contractors have been hired. After at least 15 years of talking about it, President Trump is building a ballroom at the White House. According to the White House, the work will begin this September, with a price tag of $200 million. “President Trump is a builder…
4 Science Book Recommendations We Loved Reading in July
What Books Scientific American Read in July Check out Scientific American’s fiction and nonfiction book recommendations for July By Brianne Kane edited by Andrea Gawrylewski July 2025 has been a sweltering month, but we at Scientific American have still squeezed in some fun in the sun and a hot dog or two, all while choosing…
Rhino horns made radioactive to foil traffickers in South African project
Isotopes can be detected at airports and borders even in large containers and are harmless to the animals A South African university has launched an anti-poaching campaign to inject the horns of rhinoceroses with radioactive isotopes that it says are harmless for the animals but can be detected by customs agents. Under the collaborative project…
MGK Reveals Who Picked His and Megan Fox’s Baby Name
Machine Gun Kelly explained how his and Megan Fox’s daughter’s name Saga Blade Fox-Baker came to be, while revealing the name his eldest daughter Casie was almost given. What’s in a name? Well, for Machine Gun Kelly, it’s victory. Indeed, the 35-year-old rapper revealed that his suggestion for his and Megan Fox’s 4-month-old daughter Saga…
Man, 76, arrested as summer camp children fall ill
A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of administering poison after children fell ill at a summer camp in Leicestershire. Police said an investigation was under way after eight children at the camp at Stathern Lodge were taken to hospital on Sunday. All have since been discharged. Officers had gone to the camp, in…
Lightning Strike Sets New Record for Longest Ever Measured
515-Mile-Long Lightning Megaflash Sets New World Record By Emma R. Hasson edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! When a potentially record-breaking weather event occurs, it gets passed to the committee, where a panel of scientists and other experts assesses whether the event truly represents a new record. If the panel votes…
Khloe Kardashian Details “Draining” Reunion With Ex Lamar Odom
Khloe Kardashian candidly spoke about the moment she reunited with her ex-husband Lamar Odom, nine years after finalizing their divorce, and if she would do it again. For Khloe Kardashian, keeping up with her past came with a cost. Indeed, the Kardashians star recalled the raw feelings that resurfaced when she reunited with her ex-husband Lamar…
Trump announces 90-days extension of prior trade deal with Mexico
Danielle Kurtzleben President Trump says he will delay tariffs on Mexico as trade negotiations continue. The announcement comes as countries around the world scramble to negotiate and understand new tariff rates that are set to go into effect on Friday. Trump said he had a “very successful” conversation Thursday morning with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.…
France under pressure to stop $9.7m of USAID contraceptives being destroyed
US reportedly planning to destroy contraceptives, probably destined for Africa, in France after dismantling USAID The French government has said it is closely monitoring a US plan to destroy millions of dollars of contraceptives stocked in Europe after outrage from French feminists, rights groups and family planning organisations at what they called a wasteful attack…
Dozens killed seeking food in Gaza, hospital says, as US envoy arrives in Israel
More than 50 Palestinians were killed and 400 others injured while waiting for food near a crossing in northern Gaza on Wednesday, a hospital says, as US special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Israel. Footage showed casualties from the incident near the Zikim crossing being taken on carts to al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City. Gaza’s…
YouTube’s Lofi Girl Graduates After Studying for 7 Years
Lofi Girl—whose perpetual studying animation accompanies a long-running YouTube stream titled “lofi hip hop radio – beats to relax/study to”—has finally graduated. This calls for music to celebrate/chill to. Lofi Girl—the animated star of the popular YouTube channel of the same name, which provides users with a 24/7 livestream of lo-fi hip-hop music—has graduated from…
Russia’s Magnitude 8.8 Earthquake Ranks among 10 Strongest
Russia’s 8.8 Earthquake Is One of the Strongest Ever Recorded Russia’s earthquake was estimated at magnitude 8.8, among the strongest since scientists began monitoring By Mark Fischetti Damage from a magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! On July 30, 2025, a magnitude…
Christian refugees caught in crosshairs of U.S. immigration policy
By Ximena Bustillo , Juliana Kim On a Sunday in June, Pastor Ara Torosian gave a message to his congregation in Los Angeles: if detained by immigration officers, “first, call your lawyer and second, call your pastor.” It didn’t take long. By the end of the month, two families reached out to Torosian, one through…
UN holds emergency talks over sky-high accommodation costs at Cop30 in Brazil
Concerns poorer countries could be priced out of negotiations in Belém as room rates soar amid shortage The UN climate bureau has held an urgent meeting about concerns that sky-high rates for accommodation at this year’s Cop30 summit in Brazil could price poorer countries out of the negotiations. Brazil is preparing to host Cop30 this…
Why the Tsunami from Russia’s Earthquake Wasn’t as Large as Feared
Why the Russian Earthquake Didn’t Cause a Huge Tsunami By Robin George Andrews edited by Dean Visser An aerial view of the city of Severo-Kurilsk flooded due to a tsunami triggered by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025. The epicenter was located at a depth of 20.7…
What makes a tsunami — and what to do if one comes
Michal Ruprecht Tsunami alerts lit up Siri Zama’s phone on Tuesday. The 28-year-old high school teacher in Kapolei, Hawaii, fled inland. “It was raining, and the clouds got real dark. It was just a little scary. I was a little worried because everyone from here was stressing,” Zama recalled. Those stress-inducing alerts had been triggered…
Canada follows France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada plans to recognise a Palestinian state in September, becoming the third G7 nation to make such an announcement in recent days. Carney said the move depends on democratic reforms, including the Palestinian Authority holding elections next year without Hamas. His remarks come a day after the UK announced…
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry spotted dining together in Montreal
Restaurant Le Violon confirms former Canadian prime minister and singer visited but saw ‘no signs of PDA’ Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry were seen dining together in Montreal this week. A communications consultant for the restaurant Le Violon confirmed that the former Canadian prime minister and the singer spent about two hours at the fine-dining…
Larissa Santos Lima Reveals New Look After Removing Breast Implants
Larissa Santos Lima is getting something off her chest. The 90 Day Fiancé alum debuted a jaw-dropping transformation after deciding to remove her gigantic breast implants on the July 30 episode of E!’s makeover series Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind—and she couldn’t get enough of her new, more natural look. “This reversal has been one of…
Flight disruption after major UK air traffic outage
Air passengers have suffered significant disruption after an air traffic control outage brought major UK airports to a standstill. Thousands of planes were grounded at airports including Heathrow, Stanstead, Manchester and Edinburgh. More than 120 flights to and from the UK were cancelled, as of 19:30 BST. Air traffic control firm NATS said the issue…
Jimmy Hoffa vanished 50 years ago. The unsolved mystery and his legend endure
Don Gonyea His full name is James Riddle Hoffa. But everyone knew him as Jimmy. A labor leader who thrived in the rough and tumble world of union organizing, of contracts, and picket lines… and of standing up for workers right no matter what. When he disappeared it was front page news. But how many…
Sheinbaum demands return of Mexican citizens held at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
Mexican president said citizens held at controversial Florida immigration jail ‘should be repatriated immediately’ Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has said that the country is demanding the repatriation of at least 30 of its citizens currently being held in the controversial Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz”. The Mexican leader said on Wednesday that…
Heatstroke and Extreme Heat Exposure Leads to Chronic Health Effects on Kidneys, Heart and Brain
Heatstroke and Extreme Heat can Hurt Health in the Long-Term, Too The immediate harms of extreme heat are well documented, but a growing body of research suggests that heatstroke may have long-term health effects throughout the body By Nora Bradford edited by Lauren J. Young Heatstroke can sneak up on anyone, especially when exercising outside.…
Brazil’s president Lula hits back as Trump tariffs threaten US trade showdown
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he won’t be cowed by Trump ahead of 50% tariffs set to hit Brazil on Friday Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has said he does not fear getting on the wrong side of Donald Trump, as South America’s largest economy braces for the introduction of 50% tariffs…
Jinger Duggar’s Husband Jeremy Vuolo Details “Deep Betrayal”
Jinger Duggar’s husband Jeremy Vuolo looked back on a “deep betrayal” they endured shortly after getting married in 2016 and how they overcame the difficult period. Married life hasn’t always been easy for Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo. The couple reflected on a difficult period they faced shortly after exchanging vows in 2016, which led to…
Freed British-Israeli hostage says Starmer ‘risks rewarding terror’ with Palestinian recognition
A British-Israeli woman held hostage by Hamas has said Sir Keir Starmer is “not standing on the right side of history” with his pledge to recognise a Palestinian state. Emily Damari, who was released in January after being held by Hamas for more than 15 months, said the UK prime minister “risks rewarding terror”. Sir…
Where Andes meet Amazon, a new ‘lifeline’ for wildlife
As global temperatures rise, wildlife around the world are on the move, and one of the planet’s most biodiverse countries is no exception. In central Ecuador, where the Andes meet the Amazon, lies a patchwork of protected areas and Indigenous territories. But climate change and persistent deforestation are widening the gaps between them — leaving…
Neurotic Cats, One-Eyed Aliens and Hypnosis for Liars Are among the Historical Gems Reported in Scientific American
Neurotic Cats, One-Eyed Aliens and Hypnosis for Liars Are among the Historical Gems Reported in Scientific American Dive into the quirkiest and most fascinating tales from Scientific American’s 180-year archive By Mark Fischetti We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Scientists are trained to…
A tsunami makes its way across the Pacific, with waves hitting the U.S. West Coast
By Rachel Treisman Much of the West Coast of the U.S. is under tsunami alerts, after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded struck eastern Russia and sent powerful waves into Japan, Hawaii, California and counting. A magnitude 8.8 earthquake hit near Russia’s sparsely populated Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday morning — tying with two other…
Trump keeps pressuring the Fed to cut rates. Here’s why its independence matters
By Scott Neuman President Trump’s tense, televised clash with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has raised concerns about the central bank’s independence ahead of this week’s meeting to consider interest-rate adjustments. While Trump isn’t the first president to pressure the Fed to cut interest rates, experts say his brash and bullying tactics are unprecedented. After…
Trump’s EPA Targets ‘Endangerment Finding’ Underlying Climate Change Policy for Reducing Carbon
Trump’s EPA Is Taking Aim at the Legal Backbone of U.S. Climate Policy The Trump administration is releasing its proposal to undo the “endangerment finding,” the long-standing rationale and legal imperative for regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin testifies…
HSBC boss says Rachel Reeves putting up bank taxes would harm UK growth
Georges Elhedery’s comments come amid speculation the chancellor could make such a move in autumn budget Business live – latest updates The boss of HSBC has joined a growing chorus of bankers cautioning Rachel Reeves against increasing taxes on banks in her autumn budget, warning it risked “eroding” investment and ultimately harming UK growth. Georges…
What do we know so far about the damage?
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s far eastern coast has triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The earthquake, which hit near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula at about 11:25am local time (00:25am BST) on Wednesday, is believed to be one of the most powerful ever recorded. More than two million people have been ordered to evacuate…
Surprising Secrets About Runaway Bride Revealed
Runaway Bride became the long-awaited onscreen reunion for costars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, almost a decade after 1990’s Pretty Woman. But it was almost never made. It was the movie a decade in the making—in more ways than one. Nine years after Pretty Woman made Julia Roberts a superstar and turned Richard Gere into…
Taiwan president scraps Latin America trip amid reports the US opposed stopover in New York
The Taiwanese government insists Lai Ching-te’s visit was delayed due to domestic issues, including natural disasters and tariff negotiations Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te will delay an expected trip to his country’s remaining allies in Latin America, amid conflicting accounts of the reason for the postponement. Lai was expected to travel to the Americas next month,…
RHOD’s D’Andra Simmons Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
Real Housewives of Dallas star D’Andra Simmons announced July 29 that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, explaining that she was undergoing three surgeries that same day. D’Andra Simmons is sharing a difficult medical update. The Real Housewives of Dallas alum said she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be treated at…
The NTSB is set to hold a hearing on the DCA midair collision. Here’s what to know
By Joe Hernandez WASHINGTON — It has been six months since an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in midair near Washington, D.C., killing all 67 people on board both aircraft. The crash has been under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board, which is set to begin a…
Tsunami Warnings Issued After Magnitude 8.7 Earthquake Off the Coast of Russia
Tsunami Warnings Issued after Magnitude-8.7 Earthquake Strikes off Russian Coast Tsunami warnings and advisories were issues around the Pacific Ocean after a magnitude-8.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, the largest earthquake since the 2011 Japan earthquake and resulting tsunami By Andrea Thompson edited by Jeanna Bryner A photo from March 2022 shows an…
UK wants to ‘affect situation on ground’ in Gaza
Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the UK is attempting to “affect the situation on the ground” in Gaza after the government announced it would recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agreed to end the crisis in Gaza. Speaking to the BBC’s Tom Bateman at the UN in New York, Lammy said the…
Trump says his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein was over spa workers at Mar-a-Lago
By Franco Ordoñez , Claudia Grisales President Trump offered new details Tuesday over what led to his falling out with Jeffrey Epstein some two decades ago, telling reporters aboard Air Force One that the rupture had to do with employees who worked at the spa at Mar-a-Lago. Trump has repeatedly said he kicked Epstein out…
UK to recognise Palestinian state unless Israel meets conditions
The UK will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes “substantive steps to end the appalling situation in Gaza”, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The PM said Israel must also meet other conditions, including agreeing to a ceasefire, committing to a long-term sustainable peace that delivers a two-state solution, and allowing the United…
Hurricane Forecasters Keep Access to Threatened Defense Department Satellite Data
Hurricane Forecasters Keep Crucial Satellite Data Online after Threatened Cuts By Andrea Thompson edited by Jeanna Bryner Infrared satellite imagery of Hurricane Otis compared with microwave imagery of the storm in October 2023. In the later view, the center of the storm is more visible and indicates the hurricane was strengthening. Microwave satellite imagery helped…
Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson Reveal Surprises Learned About Each Other
Amid dating rumors, The Naked Gun costars Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson gushed about their “silly” bond in an exclusive interview with E! News. As it turns out, Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson both have a particular set of skills. The Naked Gun costars shared insight into their bond, exclusively telling E! News that they…
Democrat urges hearing into ‘human rights abuses’ at El Salvador megaprison
Delia Ramirez calls for investigation into federal funds paid to El Salvador to detain migrants at secretive Cecot site Congresswoman Delia Ramirez is “urgently” requesting a congressional hearing regarding the use of federal funds to pay El Salvador to detain immigrants inside a secretive terrorism prison, according to a letter she sent to the US…
How a friend’s overdose drove a leading addiction scientist to look for answers
From By Dan Gorenstein , Ryan Levi When 2024’s provisional overdose data came out earlier this year showing a 27% drop in deaths from 2023 rates, Nabarun Dasgupta felt immense relief. This story comes from Tradeoffs. Experts say several factors have likely contributed to the steep decline in drug fatalities between 2024 and 2023, including…
Five women abused as children by Rotherham grooming gangs say police also sexually abused them
Warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual violence Five women who were exploited by grooming gangs in Rotherham as children say they were also abused by police officers in the town at the time. One says she was raped from the age of 12 by a serving South Yorkshire Police (SYP) officer in a marked…
See Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids Meteor Showers This Summer
Summer Meteor Showers, Short Summer Days and Ancient Arthropods Set your alarm on Wednesday to see some of the summer’s stunning meteor showers. By Rachel Feltman & Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. It’s been a while, but we’re finally back with our usual science news…
Hulk Hogan’s Ex Linda Hogan Breaks Silence on His “Shocking” Death
Five days after Hulk Hogan died July 24 at the age of 71, the WWE legend’s ex-wife Linda Hogan—who was married to him for 26 years before their split—made her first public statement about his passing. Linda Hogan is reflecting on her decades-long bond with Hulk Hogan. Four days after the retired wrestling star died…
Canada’s hockey case exposed a toxic culture – yet the accuser ended up on trial
Judge seemed to scrutinize female accuser more harshly than the five hockey players who were charged with sexual assault but ultimately walked free The stunning conclusion to a pivotal sexual assault trial has left some observers in Canada shocked but unsurprised – not only by a judge who seemed to scrutinize the female accuser more…
Chris Mason: Trump visit provides Starmer with invaluable access
Two times around, the US president and the prime minister went, looking down on Donald Trump’s new golf course north of Aberdeen. Finally, they came into land, days of diplomacy garnished with absurdity. Downing Street is reconciled to the Trumpian ways of doing international affairs. If doing a few airborne laps of the president’s new…
You Don’t Remember Being a Baby, but Your Brain Was Making Memories
You Don’t Remember Being a Baby, but Your Brain Was Making Memories Brain scans capture memory formation in babies, raising new questions about why people forget their earliest years By Nick Turk-Browne edited by Daisy Yuhas See the world through the lens of science. Sign up for our free, daily newsletter Today in Science. A…
How Gwyneth Paltrow Reacted to Brad Pitt Marrying Jennifer Aniston
Behind closed doors, Gwyneth Paltrow told friends how she really felt about ex-fiancé Brad Pitt wedding Jennifer Aniston in 2000, according to Amy Odell’s new biography about the Goop founder. Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt eventually became friends again. But that didn’t mean she was perfectly fine when he married Jennifer Aniston in July 2000,…
Gorilla habitats and pristine forest at risk as DRC opens half of country to oil and gas drilling bids
Government launches licensing round for 52 fossil fuel blocks, potentially undermining a flagship conservation initiative and affecting an estimated 39 million people The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is opening crucial gorilla habitats and pristine forests to bids for oil and gas drilling, with plans to carve up more than half the country into…
As Gaza starves, the next generation may also endure the consequences
Juliana Kim The people of Gaza are experiencing a dire hunger crisis — and the consequences could reverberate across generations. Roughly a third of the 2.1 million people in Gaza have gone multiple days in a row without food, and a quarter of the population is experiencing “famine-like conditions,” Ross Smith, the director of emergency…
Why Genetically Optimizing Embryos Is Misleading, Unethical—And Not Even Possible
Opinion The Myth of the Designer Baby—Why ‘Genetic Optimization’ Is More Hype Than Science A genomics firm saying they can help parents with “genetic optimization” of their embryos is tone-deaf Silicon Valley marketing trampling over legitimate science. Parents should be wary By Arthur Caplan & James Tabery An understandable ethics outcry greeted the June announcement…
How Worst Cooks in America Paid Tribute to Anne Burrell After Death
One month after Anne Burrell died by suicide at age 55, the Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America honored its late host with a special tribute during the July 28 premiere of its 29th season. Content warning: This story discusses suicide. Worst Cooks in America is honoring its host. One month after Anne Burrell died by…
London to celebrate victorious Lionesses with open-top bus parade
The England women’s football team will take part in an open-top bus parade in central London on Tuesday after their Euro 2025 victory over Spain. A procession along The Mall will begin at 12:10 before a ceremony at the Queen Victoria Memorial in front of Buckingham Palace. Fans will be able to attend the event…
Immigrants in the US illegally fight the Trump administration’s new no-bail policy
By Tovia Smith A class action lawsuit has been filed challenging the Trump administration’s new policy requiring immigrants illegally in the U.S. who are arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to remain in detention while fighting their deportation. It’s an abrupt reversal of long-standing practice of allowing individuals who are deemed not a flight risk…
Colombia’s former president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness tampering
Ex-leader convicted over efforts to sway testimony in case tied to country’s armed conflict A Colombian court has found the country’s former president Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness tampering. The 73-year-old, who served as president from 2002 to 2010, was convicted on Monday of trying to persuade witnesses to lie for him in a separate…
Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study finds these lifestyle changes help
Jon Hamilton Scientists have unveiled the strongest evidence yet that a combination of diet, exercise and brain training can improve thinking and memory in older Americans. A study of more than 2,100 sedentary people in their 60s and 70s found that those who spent two years on the intensive regimen not only improved their mental…
Lionesses welcomed home by jubilant fans after Euro 2025 win
The England women’s football team were greeted by cheering crowds as they returned home on Monday after their Euro 2025 victory over Spain. Hundreds of fans holding flags and dressed in England kits waited outside Southend Airport to catch a glimpse of the triumphant squad. The Lionesses then travelled by coach to attend a reception…
Scientists Create First Antimatter Qubit
First-Ever Antimatter Qubit Could Help Crack Cosmic Mysteries The first antimatter qubit will help search for differences between matter and antimatter By Clara Moskowitz edited by Jeanna Bryner Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Physicists have created a quantum bit, or qubit, the fundamental storage unit of a quantum computer, out of antimatter for the…
U.S. Swim Team Battling Acute Gastroenteritis at World Championships
The U.S. swim team confirmed that several athletes contracted acute gastroenteritis ahead of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The U.S. swim team is dealing with some uncomfortable delays. Indeed, several athletes did not compete at the start of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after contracting acute gastroenteritis, a spokesperson for the team…
Christopher Nolan criticised for filming in occupied Western Sahara city
Organisers of local film festival warn production of The Odyssey in Dakhla could normalise repression by Morocco The organisers of the Western Sahara international film festival (FiSahara) have criticised Christopher Nolan for shooting part of his adaptation of the Odyssey in a Western Saharan city that has been under Moroccan occupation for 50 years, warning…
Rashawn Slater’s Ex-Wife Reacts to His New $114 Million NFL Contract
After Rashawn Slater, a lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers, signed a lucrative contract extension with the NFL team, one commentator called the timing of his divorce from Stassney Brown “legendary.” One former WAG is tackling some smack talk. Hours after Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Rashawn Slater signed a new contract with the NFL…
Tampa Breaks Heat Record as Heat Dome Bakes Eastern U.S.
Tampa Breaks 100 Degrees F for First Time on Record as Heat Wave Bakes Eastern U.S. Records are starting to fall to the continuing heat dome that is covering much of the eastern U.S. By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson HeatRisk forecast for July 29, 2025. The NWS HeatRisk is an experimental color-numeric-based index…