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Mexico sues Google over changing Gulf of Mexico’s name for US users
President Claudia Sheinbaum says lawsuit has been filed after US lawmakers voted on name change Mexico has sued Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America” for Google Maps users in the United States, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Friday. “The lawsuit has already been filed,” Sheinbaum said at her…
Clergy molestation survivors concerned and insulted by election of Pope Leo XIV
Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint Groups supporting clergy-molestation survivors say they are gravely concerned and insulted by the election of Pope Leo XIV after he overcame questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his…
Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?
“A failed free market experiment” – that’s how the home secretary will describe the approach that’s seen vast numbers of people from around the world come to the UK to pour pints in pubs, to cut hair, to care for the most vulnerable, to pick fruit, or to fix our plumbing. Yvette Cooper’s getting ready…
Do We Really Know Less about the Deep Sea Than the Moon or Mars?
We’ve Only Seen 0.001 Percent of Earth’s Seafloor. Here’s What That Really Means A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean? By Gayoung Lee edited by Lee Billings What do we really know about…
Ukraine’s allies push for 30-day ceasefire starting Monday
Joanna Kakissis KYIV – Four European leaders joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv today in pressing Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire – or face more sanctions on Russia. “The ceasefire must be comprehensive: in the air, at sea and on land,” Zelenskyy told reporters. “It is quite possible to…
Miley Cyrus’ Dating History: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nick Jonas & More
Miley Cyrus crossing paths with ex Patrick Schwarzenegger at the 2025 Met Gala was a reminder that she’s packed a lot of love into her life—with boyfriends, girlfriends and her own independence. Miley Cyrus has packed a lot of life into her 32 years. She’s spent some of it single, her comfort being on her…
Stronger Solar Activity Cycles May Be in the Sun’s Forecast
The Sun May Be Entering an Era of Stronger 11-Year Cycles The sun has produced stunning auroras on Earth in recent years as solar activity has peaked—but expect more in coming years By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser Massive solar flares, graceful eruptions of solar material, and an enormous sunspot make up some of…
Inside Sasha Obama’s Private Post-White House World
Sasha Obama and Malia Obama moved into the White House as kids—more than 16 years ago. Now they’re making their way as adults while their parents continue to settle into that post-presidential life. Sasha Obama was 7 years old when she moved into the White House. So no wonder the Internet is still prone to…
Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer
Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana on Thursday, it is understood. The officer had boiling water thrown over them. They were taken to hospital and discharged on the same day, the Ministry of Justice said. The Prison Service said violence in prison “will not be tolerated and…
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started?
The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships In a week in which former allies in a redividing globe separately commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, the sense of a runaway descent towards a third world war draws…
Why some friendships end after kids come into the picture
By Emily Siner After writer Mariah Maddox gave birth four years ago, she was surprised by how lonely she felt. She was the first person among her close friends to have a kid, and her friends without children seemed to be leaving her behind. “I sometimes felt like I wasn’t included in plans,” she says.…
Immigrants set for Libya deportation sat on tarmac for hours, attorney says
Any Trump administration efforts to send non-Libyans to the north African country would violate a prior court order Immigrants in Texas who were told they would be deported to Libya sat on a military airfield tarmac for hours on Wednesday, unsure of what would happen next, an attorney for one of the men has said.…
Miley Cyrus Reunites With Dad Billy Ray Cyrus Amid Rumored Family Feud
Miley Cyrus shut down recent feud rumors by joining her brother Braison Cyrus and dad Billy Ray Cyrus on his farm in Tennessee for a birthday celebration. Miley Cyrus doesn’t seem to be jaded. The “Party in the U.S.A.” singer recently reunited with her dad Billy Ray Cyrus for her brother Braison Cyrus’ 31st birthday,…
VA says its job cuts will limit doctor, nurse resignations
By Katya Mendoza , Quil Lawrence Data that employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs have shared with NPR shows that 11,273 agency employees nationwide have applied for deferred resignation, which the Trump administration is offering as part of its DOGE initiative to cut the VA’s workforce by 15%. The top positions across all networks…
How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues
Not long after greeting crowds from the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sant’Uffizio Palace, where he had been living for the last two months. He was met by a jubilant group of staff and former colleagues, all eager to shake his hand and congratulate him. A…
Climate Change Will Cause a Lifetime of Extreme Heat for Today’s Children
Today’s Children Face a Lifetime of Extreme Heat because of Climate Change Young people today will be exposed to a number of heat waves that no one would have experienced before the burning of fossil fuels started raising global temperatures By Celeste Biever & Nature magazine Many of today’s children will experience an ‘unprecedented life’…
Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws
By Zane Irwin Former corrections officer William Rogers still remembers the exact spot in 2018 where an inmate slashed his head open with a metal lunch tray. “When he hit me in the back of the head, I mean it hurt. But I didn’t know it was split open, right? Because at that point you’re…
The Best Early Memorial Day Sales 2025: Amazon, Michael Kors & More
Shop early Memorial Day deals from Pottery Barn, Old Navy, Target, and Walmart—major savings on home upgrades, summer outfits, and everyday essentials before the rush begins. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Don’t wait for the long weekend—early…
Large Hadron Collider Physicists Turn Lead into Gold—For a Fraction of a Second
Physicists Turn Lead into Gold—For a Fraction of a Second Scientists at Europe’s famous particle collider briefly created gold ions from lead in a modern twist on the alchemical goal By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine LHC experiments don’t create large gold nuggets — but some particles within a beam of lead ions can turn…
US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm
The US has confirmed that a new system for providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza through private companies is being prepared, as Israel’s blockade continues for a third month. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said “distribution centres” protected by security contractors would provide food and other supplies to over a million people initially,…
Simon Mann, mercenary behind failed ‘wonga coup’, dies aged 72
Former SAS officer led a group of 70 who attempted to overthrow Equatorial Guinea’s president Simon Mann, an Eton and Sandhurst-educated ex-SAS officer, who led a botched coup involving Margaret Thatcher’s son to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, has died aged 72. Mann led a group of 70 fellow mercenaries who were arrested in…
Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have been found guilty of the “mindless destruction” of the world famous Sycamore Gap tree, the felling of which sparked international outrage. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was cut down in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of…
Harry Styles Makes Divine Appearance at Pope Leo XIV’s Election
Harry Styles was among the many spectators that gathered in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, assume his new role as leader of the Catholic Church. Harry Styles has been praying ever since New York the Vatican. Among the thousands of spectators who gathered in Vatican City to watch…
Trump Aims to Cut Hospital Disaster Preparedness Program
Trump Aims to Cuts Program Used to Help Hospitals Evacuate During Disasters The Hospital Preparedness Program helps hospitals and emergency managers save lives in wildfires, tornadoes, pandemics and other mass-casualty events. The Trump administration has proposed cutting it By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News The damaged interior of Monette Manor nursing home on Dec. 12,…
Canadian police scale back search for two children missing in woods for six days
Officials say the likelihood Lily and Jack Sullivan are still alive after disappearing in Nova Scotia on 2 May is ‘very low’ Nearly a week after two young children went missing in rural Nova Scotia, Canadian police say they are beginning to scale back search efforts given the “low” odds the children are still alive…
David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service’s new leader
Hansi Lo Wang David Steiner will lead the U.S. Postal Service as the next postmaster general, as the federal mail agency faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration. Amber McReynolds, chair of the USPS Board of Governors, announced the board’s appointment at an open session of a board meeting Friday. She said Steiner is…
FEMA leader is out, amid questions over future of the agency
By Lauren Sommer , Rebecca Hersher The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Cameron Hamilton, has been replaced, according to a statement from the agency. The move comes at a time of turmoil for FEMA, after President Trump has said repeatedly that the country’s primary disaster response agency should be eliminated. Just a…
A gaping hole and a double take: How park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree’s fate
The deliberate felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland angered people around the world. For the man who was first on the scene, it was a moment that changed his life forever. Park ranger Gary Pickles was in shock. Where once had stood arguably England’s favourite tree, there was now…
Congress Counters Trump Threat to Abolish FEMA with Massive Restructuring Plan
Congress Counters Trump with Massive FEMA Restructuring Plan A bipartisan group in Congress is drafting a sweeping bill to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency—in some cases, expanding its work By Thomas Frank & E&E News A member of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team searches the ruins of one of the thousands of…
Shia LaBeouf Details Feud With Alec Baldwin Due to His “Weak Ego”
Transformers alum Shia LaBeouf reflected on a 2013 feud with 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin while the pair worked on a play together after Oscar winner Al Pacino dropped out. Shia LaBeouf is remembering a time when he was filled with fury. The Transformers alum recently reflected on a challenging experience he had with Alec Baldwin,…
Canada medical mystery takes twist as study finds no evidence of brain illness
Researchers link suspected cases in New Brunswick to known diseases, suggesting ‘misdiagnosis and misinformation’ A new peer-reviewed scientific study has found no evidence of a mystery brain disease in the Canadian province of New Brunswick, suggesting instead a troubling combination of “misdiagnosis and misinformation”. The research comes as the Maritime province prepares its own assessment…
Flirting Lessons Author Jasmine Guillory’s Favorite Rom-Com Tropes
Jasmine Guillory, author of Flirting Lessons and The Wedding Date, detailed her writing process and favorite character tropes in an exclusive E! News interview. From slow burns to love triangles and everything in between, author Jasmine Guillory is certainly no stranger to romance tropes. She’s even been known to create some of her own. Indeed,…
What to Know about Kosmos-482, the Soviet Spacecraft Crash-Landing on Earth
This Soviet Spacecraft Will Soon Crash-Land on Earth Kosmos-482, a failed mission to Venus from the former Soviet Union that stalled in Earth orbit in the 1970s, is about to fall back to our planet. Exactly where or when it will strike, however, remains unknown By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser An artist’s concept…
Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church
The fact that the conclave was over quickly suggests that from the outset, a significant number of the voting cardinals felt Robert Prevost was the one amongst them best equipped to take on the challenges a pope faces. In the lead up to the election – during the formal meetings of cardinals, and the informal…
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Kilmar Ábrego García case
Lawyers say they’re ‘still in dark’ about government’s efforts to free the man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador The Trump administration is invoking the “state secrets privilege ” in an apparent attempt to avoid answering a judge’s questions about its erroneous deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García to El Salvador. US district judge Paula…
First Afrikaners granted refugee status due to arrive in U.S.
By Kate Bartlett JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The U.S. government has officially granted 54 Afrikaans South Africans, white descendants of mainly Dutch colonizers, refugee status and they are expected to land in the U.S. on Monday May 12, three sources with knowledge of the matter have told NPR. The sources did not want to be…
HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South
HIV Testing and Prevention Efforts Gutted as Trump Funding Cuts Sweep U.S. South A disruption in federal funds has jeopardized HIV testing and outreach in the U.S. South, and researchers warn of a resurgence of the epidemic in the region By Amy Maxmen & KFF Health News JACKSON, Miss. — Storm clouds hung low above…
ACM Awards 2025 Winners: Complete List
Going into the 2025 ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, Ella Langley led the pack of nominations with seven nods, while Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson followed behind with six each. Can we get a “yee-haw” for these ACM Award winners? The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards brought the best and brightest…
India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states
By Bilal Kuchay , Diaa Hadid Pakistan’s army said it shot down 25 military drones that fanned over population centers — including the city that houses Pakistan’s general army headquarters. By Thursday evening, residents in Indian border towns reported hearing blasts. Authorities announced blackouts along parts of the border, and the Secretary of State Marco…
‘The pope is Peruvian’: elation in country where pontiff served as bishop
Leo XIV celebrated as second Latin American pope having spent many years in Peru’s church The election of Pope Leo XIV has been celebrated across Latin America, where many hailed him as the second pontiff from the region, following his Argentinian predecessor, Francis. The news prompted particular elation in Peru, where he lived and worked…
Constance Marten cross-examined by partner Mark Gordon over baby death
Gordon, who is not legally trained, led the questioning after a judge allowed it. He is now representing himself in the case and is not using barristers. The couple stand accused of manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of their child, Victoria, whose body was found in a Brighton shed in March 2023. They…
Americans are already seeing Trump’s tariffs kick in. They sent in receipts to prove it
Emily Feng Lots of new tariffs have already gone into effect and more are about to come online. There is the tax on auto parts that kicked in this month; duties on steel and aluminum; new levies on small value packages; 10% on most imports; a flat 145% customs fee on anything from China; and potentially even…
Scorpions ‘taking over’ Brazilian cities with reported stings rising 155%
Fast and unplanned growth of cities providing ideal conditions for the creatures to thrive, say researchers Scorpions are “taking over” Brazilian cities, researchers have warned in a paper that said rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown were driving an increase in the number of people being stung. More than 1.1m stings were reported between 2014 and…
Political Attacks on Libraries Endanger Small-Town Democracy
Opinion Political Attacks on Libraries Endanger Small-Town Democracy By Laura Backstrom They once looked forward to bumping into neighbors at the grocery store, catching up with former teachers or sharing a friendly wave. Now, for some people in small towns, those familiar faces trigger avoidance, even dread. After seeing a community pillar post “horrible things”…
Jesse Williams Accuses Ex Aryn Drake-Lee of Violating Custody Order
Jesse Williams—who was granted full custody of his and Aryne Drake-Lee’s kids healthcare—requested to obtain “treatment” without notifying his ex-wife after accusing her of violating a court order. Jesse Williams is continuing his legal battle with his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee. Nearly two months after the Grey’s Anatomy alum was awarded sole custody of their 11-year-old…
How Pregnant Olivia Culpo Became Christian McCaffrey’s Best Teammate
Pregnant Olivia Culpo and NFL running back Christian McCaffrey are officially end game. But in order for the newlyweds to kick off their romance, her friends had to throw a bit of a Hail Mary pass. Sometimes Olivia Culpo quite literally wears her heart on her sleeve. Such is the case whenever the onetime Miss…
IVF Treatment Faces Threats from ‘Fetal Personhood’ Laws That Would Grant Fetuses Legal Rights
The Push to Grant Fetuses and Embryos Legal Rights Is Threatening IVF Treatment In the new book Personhood, historian and law professor Mary Ziegler explores how the push to grant embryos and fetuses full legal rights is reshaping U.S. reproductive health care, research and policy By Lucy Tu edited by Lauren J. Young President Donald…
Trump’s aid cuts blamed as food rations stopped for a million refugees in Uganda
UN World Food Programme says $50m is urgently needed amid fears that Uganda may now begin forced repatriations Food rations for a million people in Uganda have been cut off completely this week amid a funding crisis at the United Nations World Food Programme, raising fears that refugees will now be pushed back into countries…
Second day of conclave begins to elect the next pope
By Daniel Burke , Sarah Ventre VATICAN CITY — The second day of the conclave to elect a new pope began on Thursday, as 133 Catholic cardinals are re-entering the Sistine Chapel, where the secret balloting is held. Wednesday, the first day of the conclave, ended with black smoke streaming from the chimney of the…
Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump unleashed his wave of global tariffs. So have other countries. But it seems the UK has got there first – a significant achievement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government. Those close to the talks…
Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations
Security minister says US delegation wanted classification for PCC and Comando Vermelho to aid immigration policy The Brazilian government has rejected a request by the US state department to designate two major criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, according to Mario Sarrubo, Brazil’s national secretary of public security. Sarrubo said the request was made on Tuesday…
Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England
Interest rates are widely expected to be cut on Thursday, with further falls predicted for later in the year. Analysts say a cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England is highly likely, although no change or a bigger reduction remain possibilities. Such a move would make borrowing money by businesses and individuals…
Xanthorox AI Lets Anyone Become a Cybercriminal
A new AI platform called Xanthorox markets itself as a tool for cybercrime, but its real danger may lie in how easily such systems can be built—and sold—by anyone By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser This article includes a reference to violent sexual assault. Reports of a sophisticated new artificial intelligence platform started…
Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Pitt Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Michael Pitt—who starred on Dawson’s Creek and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire—was arrested in New York on May 2 and is now facing several charges of sex abuse and assault. Michael Pitt is facing legal trouble. The Boardwalk Empire alum was taken into custody in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 2 after being accused of sexual abuse and assault,…
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave
Andrea Hsu In testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now looking to fill critical positions, after agreeing to pay more than 15,000 employees’ salaries and benefits through September in exchange for their resignations. “We are actively looking and recruiting to…
Stronger Flood-Related Building Codes Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments
Stronger Flood Protection Standards Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments The International Code Council has approved stronger building codes to protect hospitals, schools and other structures from flooding By Thomas Frank & E&E News The Barker Reservoir and Buffalo Bayou Dam are shown August 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The city of Houston…
Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told
Two men chopped down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree as a “bit of a laugh” and then feared becoming public enemy number one, prosecutors have told jurors. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was felled in a “moronic mission” in the…
Stay Hydrated With the DREO Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
There are many health benefits to drinking water…not the least of which is staying alive! But you may have heard, not all water is created equal. I was lucky enough to grow up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where the water is good enough to drink straight from the tap. But having lived in…
US planning to deport migrants to Libya despite ‘hellish’ conditions – reports
Libya’s provisional government has denied claims flight could happen as soon as this week The Trump administration is planning to deport a group of migrants to Libya, according to reports, despite the state department’s previous condemnation of the “life-threatening” prison conditions in the country. Libya’s provisional government has denied the reports. Reuters cited three unnamed…
Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom
Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom A new snakebite treatment combines an existing drug with antibodies from a hyperimmune reptile collector, raising both hopes and ethical concerns By Katherine Bourzac & Nature magazine A cocktail containing antibodies and an enzyme inhibitor protects mice against the venom of the king…
Ellen DeGeneres Shares New Look at Hair Transformation After U.K. Move
Ellen DeGeneres offered a new glance at her hair transformation while sharing a look at the activities she’s picked up since she and wife Portia de Rossi moved to England. Ellen DeGeneres‘ darker ‘do is hair to stay. The former talk show host has offered fans a new look at the brunette hair transformation she…
What happens next between India and Pakistan? Four key questions
In a dramatic overnight operation, India said it launched missile and air strikes on nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it called militant positions based on “credible intelligence”. The strikes, lasting just 25 minutes between 01:05 and 01:30 India time (19:35 and 20:00 GMT on Tuesday), sent shockwaves through the region, with…
Here’s the 2025 list of Most Endangered Historic Places in the U.S.
Neda Ulaby The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced Wednesday that the Mystery Castle is one of America’s 11 most endangered historic places in 2025. “Across the United States, compelling, meaningful historic sites are at risk, whether from natural disasters, underutilization, neglect, or lack of awareness,” a statement from the National Trust said. The group…
‘Time Shelter’ by Georgi Gospodinov: A Book Review
Ironically, this review is somewhat untimely. Time Shelter was published in 2022. It won the International Booker Prize in 2023. I’ve had a copy on my shelf for over a year, meaning to pick it up, but somehow never getting around to it. I’m not sure how it is for you other bibliophiles out there,…
What Would Einstein Tell Trump?
Opinion Here’s What Einstein Would Tell Trump Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nationalist administration attacking U.S. science today By Alexander Soifer Albert Einstein. Germany was once a beacon of science. On January 31, 1933, that all changed, when Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. In early April of…
Rubio says Venezuelans sheltering at Argentinian embassy ‘rescued’ by US
Secretary of state says opponents of Maduro have left diplomatic compound in Caracas and are ‘safely on US soil’ Five members of Venezuela’s political opposition have left the Argentinian diplomatic compound in their country’s capital, Caracas, where they had sheltered for more than a year to avoid arrest, and were in the United States on…
Fighting loneliness in rural Maine, one casserole at a time
By Caitlin Shetterly Back in 2023, Karl Schatz and Margaret Hathaway, a husband and wife team, had recently published two volumes of the Maine Community Cookbook when they heard that the U.S. surgeon general, Vivek Murthy, had declared an epidemic of loneliness. Murthy wrote, “It is associated with a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, dementia,…
Met Gala 2025: Luann de Lesseps Reacts to Kim Kardashian Comparisons
After many social media users compared Kim Kardashian’s 2025 Met Gala red carpet fashion to Luann de Lesseps’ cabaret look, the Real Housewives of New York City alum reacted with laughter. It might be time for Luann de Lesseps to invite Kim Kardashian to join her cabaret show. The Real Housewives of New York City…
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
Joe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is “modern-day appeasement” in an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and “anybody that thinks…
What we know about India’s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the 22 April attack which left 25…
Trump EPA Reorganization Signals End to Climate Work
EPA Reorganization Signals End to Climate Work Under President Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to eliminate offices that track greenhouse gas emissions and regulate air pollution By Jean Chemnick & E&E News EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin aims to eliminate the Office of Atmospheric Protection and Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. CLIMATEWIRE |…
What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered
Jaclyn Diaz Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at one of the nation’s busiest airports over the past several days are giving passengers headaches and spurred the U.S. Senate’s top Democrat to call for an investigation into the cause. On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, of New York, said on X that he was…
Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Reacts to Bold Met Gala Looks
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Zaya Wade shared her heartwarming reaction to seeing the couple walk the 2025 Met Gala red carpet together on May 5 wearing bold coordinating looks. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union‘s daughter thinks their 2025 Met Gala looks were a slam dunk. Zaya Wade shared her real-time reaction to her…
Rwandan talks with US over deported migrants are chance to expand its influence
African country looks to position itself as a useful option for countries’ anti-migration policies Talks between Rwanda and the US to host deported migrants are the latest move by the African country to position itself as a useful option for the anti-migration policies of allied governments. Previous high-profile attempts, however, including with the UK, Israel…
Could AI Really Kill Off Humans?
Opinion Could AI Really Kill Off Humans? Many people believe AI will one day cause human extinction. A little math tells us it wouldn’t be that easy By Michael J.D. Vermeer There’s a popular sci-fi cliché that one day artificial intelligence goes rogue and kills every human, wiping out the species. Could this truly happen?…
Hegseth says he’s a change agent at DoD. But details are scarce
Tom Bowman Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced he will trim the number of senior admirals and generals and also transform the Army to focus on homeland defense and deter China. But with both efforts, there’s little detail, only a pledge to remove redundant military structure and streamline leadership through the cuts to the number…
Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’
Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada “is not for sale” as the president raised the prospect of the country becoming the 51st US state while welcoming the prime minister to the White House. Carney won election last month promising to “stand up” to Trump, who has imposed tariffs on some Canadian products and…
Alex Murdaugh’s Son Buster Marries 2 Years After Dad’s Murder Trial
Two years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh in South Carolina, his surviving son Buster Murdaugh married his girlfriend Brooklynn White. Alex Murdaugh’s son is focusing on the love in his life. Two years after the former South Carolina lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life…
Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support
UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled Sudan’s security and defence council has declared that it will break diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates over its alleged backing of the paramilitary Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. During a televised speech on Tuesday, Sudan’s defence minister, Yassin Ibrahim, said…
These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury
These Fish and Flies Are Engineered to Break Down Mercury Bacterial genes protect animals—and their predators—from harmful contamination By Cody Cottier edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Danio rerio, a freshwater zebra fish, is one species scientists have modified to filter mercury from the environment. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For decades mercury has been…
An overlooked climate ally is in deep trouble
Underwater and out of sight, one of humanity’s most effective weapons against climate change is struggling. According to a new study, failure to protect the world’s seagrasses will come at a steep cost — in more ways than one. Protecting the world’s seagrasses could avert climate damages valued at over US$ 200 billion by preventing…
I Ran the NYC Marathon 5 Months Pregnant: These Are My Essentials
From an adjustable running belt to wired headphones, these are the running essentials you’ll want on race day (whether you’re pregnant or not). Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. It was never my intention to run a marathon…
Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown
Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions over suspicions that they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum, Whitehall officials have claimed. The government is…
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports. The UK government said the “landmark” agreement, which took three years to reach, did not include any change in immigration…
Police found a missing woman 60 years after she disappeared. She wants to stay hidden
By Rachel Treisman Six decades after a young mother vanished from her small city in south-central Wisconsin, authorities have found her alive and well living in another state. Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she disappeared from Reedsburg in July 1962, according to a bulletin from the Wisconsin Department of Justice. It says the…
Winter fuel cuts a factor in local elections losses, health secretary says
Restricting winter fuel payments dented Labour’s support at last week’s local elections, the health secretary has acknowledged. Wes Streeting told the BBC many voters “aren’t happy” with the decision, adding it had “come up on the doorstep” during campaigning. But he insisted the move would help the government invest in public services despite “multiple crises…
Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households
Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides funding for home heating and cooling By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News A close-up view of red-brick residential apartment buildings in New York City, showcasing repetitive windows, air conditioning units.…
Inside the World Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Created for Son Archie
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry planted California roots for now 6-year-old Archie Harrison and his sister Lili Diana and are more private than they could’ve been if they had remained working royals. At 6 years old, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is leading a pretty normal life. For your basic celebrity kid, that is. He’s seen three continents…
Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization
Ryan Lucas At her confirmation hearing in January to become attorney general, Pam Bondi vowed to fight violent crime and restore confidence and integrity to the Justice Department. “The partisanship, the weaponization will be gone,” she told lawmakers. “America will have one tier of justice for all.” Like President Trump, Bondi argues that the Justice…
Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks
Loud explosions reported at dawn and plumes of smoke as RSF targets Sudanese government’s seat of power Drones have struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan, officials said, the third straight day the seat of power of the government, which is aligned with the Sudanese army, has come under attack. The…
Rwanda says talks underway with US to host deported migrants
Foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirms talks on agreement that appears to bear hallmarks of policy pushes that failed in UK and Australia Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants. Rwanda’s foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, told state media on Sunday that the talks…
Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Touted by RFK Jr. Work?
Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Work? As the measles outbreak in the U.S. gets bigger, HHS’s secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., touts nonvaccine treatments. But they generally don’t help and can carry dangers By Josh Fischman edited by Dean Visser Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Measles keeps infecting more people across the U.S., with 935…
Pregnant Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Enjoy Date Night Inside Met Gala 2025
After Rihanna announced her pregnancy on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, the “Diamonds” singer reunited with partner A$AP Rocky inside the New York City event for a fashionable date night. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are taking being fashion killas to a whole new level. The “We Found Love” singer and “Fashion Killa” rapper reunited…
Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia
Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row. All four of the capital’s major airports were closed for several hours to ensure safety but later reopened, Russia’s aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said on Telegram. Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on social media at least 19 Ukrainian…
Trump restricts funding for ‘gain-of-function’ research — calling it dangerous
Rob Stein President Trump issued an executive order Monday restricting federal funding for research that involves a controversial field of scientific study known as “gain-of-function” research. The research, which is also known as “dual-use” research, involves experimenting with viruses and other pathogens that have the potential to trigger a pandemic. Those studies could discover how…
Scientists Use Ancient Chinese Poetry to Study Endangered Yangtze Porpoise
Ancient Poems Reveal the History of the Endangered Yangtze Porpoise Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chinese poetry have revealed missing information about the habitat of the world’s only freshwater porpoise By Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson Yangtze finless porpoise. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Around 1745, Chinese emperor…
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
By The Associated Press A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind…
Met Gala 2025: How André Leon Talley Inspired Superfine Theme
Anna Wintour exclusively told Live From E! that the Met Gala 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” pays homage to the late fashion visionary and her friend, André Leon Talley. Anna Wintour is remembering André Leon Talley at the Met Gala 2025. The Vogue editor, who helped plan fashion’s biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum…
Royals watch Red Arrows flypast and have tea with veterans for VE Day anniversary
Four generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and senior royals watched on as a war-time Lancaster bomber led the 23-strong formation, including Typhoons and the Red Arrows, before waving to crowds.…
Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide
Largely expected decision by international court of justice marks second diplomatic victory for Gulf state An attempt by Sudan’s government to make the United Arab Emirates legally accountable for acts of genocide in West Darfur has been rejected by the international court of justice after the judges voted by 14 to 2 to declare they…