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South Korea plane crash kills 179 with investigation into cause under way
All passengers and most of the crew onboard a Jeju Air flight have died after the plane crash-landed at an airport in South Korea on Sunday. A total of 179 of the 181 people travelling on the Boeing 737-800 were killed, with just two survivors – both cabin staff – pulled from the burning wreckage.…
Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
By The Associated Press Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days. “We can say with complete clarity that the plane was shot down by Russia. (…) We are not…
Genetic Testing Is a Gift. But It Shouldn’t be a Present
Opinion Genetic Testing Is a Gift. But It Shouldn’t be a Present Think twice before giving direct-to-consumer genetic testing kits to friends and loved ones By Adina Wise edited by Daniel Vergano When the results came in, she opened them eagerly and was immediately confronted, not with information about her heritage, but with an offer:…
Anger and Agony in South Korea After Jeju Air Passenger Jet Crashes, Killing 179
South Korea Plane Crash Supported by A Jeju Air passenger jet carrying 181 people from Bangkok sped off the runway and burst into flames. Two crew were rescued in what was the country’s worst air disaster in decades. By Choe Sang-HunJohn Yoon and Jin Yu Young Choe Sang-Hun and Jin Yu Young reported from Seoul,…
Kim Kardashian’s 4 Kids Are All Grown Up in Stunning Christmas Photos
Kim Kardashian shared rare pics of herself and all four of her and ex Kanye West’s children—North West, 11, Saint West, 9, Chicago West, 6, and Psalm West, 5—standing in front of a Christmas tree. Kim Kardashian and her family are sleighing the holiday season. The SKIMS founder shared rare photos of herself with all…
Almost one in five children live in conflict zones, says Unicef
UN humanitarian body warns that dramatic increase in harm to children should not become the ‘new normal’ Nearly one in five of the world’s children live in areas affected by conflicts, with more than 473 million children suffering from the worst levels of violence since the second world war, according to figures published by the…
Mysterious Constant That Makes Mathematicians Despair
Mysterious Constant That Makes Mathematicians Despair The proof that the Apéry constant is irrational remains one of the most bizarre events in the history of mathematics By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas Mathematicians attended Roger Apéry’s lecture at a French National Center for Scientific Research conference in June 1978 with a great deal of…
Earth Life Found inside Ryugu Asteroid Samples
Scientists Discover Earth Life inside an Asteroid Sample Material from asteroid Ryugu riddled with earthly microbes provides a cautionary tale for scientists seeking signs of alien life By Sharmila Kuthunur edited by Lee Billings An artist’s concept of microbes floating in deep space. In November 2022 Matthew Genge was peering through a scanning electron microscope…
Inside the Love Lives of Jeremy Allen White and More The Bear Stars
When The Bear stars aren’t busy cooking up stellar performances on the show, the actors are saying “yes, chef” to love. Read on for more about Will Poulter, Jeremy Allen White and more’s love lives. These chefs are cooking up a whole lotta love. The cast of The Bear know how to put together a…
Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Could Reveal Stegosaurus Secrets
Most Expensive Dinosaur Fossil Ever Could Reveal Stegosaurus Secrets The huge Stegosaurus fossil Apex, bought at auction for $44.6 million, has debuted on loan at the American Museum of Natural History By Zane Wolf edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A new stegosaurus fossil named Apex which was bought by billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin is unveiled…
Lululemon End of Year Scores: $49 Align Leggings & $24 Best-Sellers
Don’t miss the lululemon End of Year Scores event with $59 Align leggings, belt bags, hoodies, and shorts. Best-sellers start at $24, making this the perfect chance to refresh your activewear for 2025 Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn…
Trump’s Pick for NIH Director Could Harm Science and People’s Health
Opinion Trump’s Pick for NIH Director Could Harm Science and People’s Health With a possible bird flu outbreak looming, Donald Trump’s choice of Jay Bhattacharya, a scientist critical of COVID policies, for the NIH is the wrong move for science and public health By Steven M. Albert edited by Tanya Lewis Jay Bhattacharya speaks during…
The Most Harrowing Details From Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Criminal Case
Sean “Diddy” Combs is due to go to trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in May 2025. He has pleaded not guilty on all counts amid a pile-up of shocking allegations. Federal prosecutors maintain there’s no way out for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Apart from the accusations detailed against him in numerous lawsuits, the Bad…
Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters
Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters President Biden strengthened the U.S.’s commitment to slash climate pollution under the Paris Agreement knowing that President-elect Donald Trump could abandon it, but states and cities could still use it as a guide By Sara Schonhardt, Zack Colman & E&E News President Joe Biden…
Pottery Barn End of Season Sale: $1.99 Mugs, $8.99 Vases & More
Don’t miss Pottery Barn’s End of Season Sale with up to 75% off holiday decor, tableware, and more. Shop major deals on the Lilly Pulitzer and Monique Lhuillier collections while supplies last! Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more.…
The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy Is Why Insurance Needs to Change Now
Opinion The UnitedHealthcare Tragedy Is Why Insurance Needs to Change Now I am a trauma surgeon and gunshot survivor who has experienced byzantine health insurance coverage firsthand. I understand why people are furious By Joseph V. Sakran edited by Megha Satyanarayana When I was 17 I was nearly killed when a fight broke out after…
This Year’s Nobel Prizes Are a Warning about AI
Opinion This Year’s Nobel Prizes Are a Warning about AI Unless we pursue AI carefully, the Nobel committee will one day give a Peace Prize to the people cleaning up its terrible consequences, just as it did with nuclear physics By Y Cooper A man wheels his bicycle thorough Hiroshima, Japan, days after the city…
RHOSLC Star Bronwyn Newport’s Mom Diagnosed With Brain Tumor
Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Bronwyn Newport spent Christmas in the hospital with her mom, who underwent emergency surgery for a tumor in the back of her skull. Bronwyn Newport is keeping family close after a heartbreaking diagnosis. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star spent Christmas in the hospital after doctors…
Los esfuerzos de conservación salvan a pandas, lobos y panteras de la extinción
Conservation Efforts Are Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the animals making a comeback and the conservationists working hard to help. By Ashleigh Papp, Rachel Feltman, Jeffery DelViscio & Madison Goldberg Rachel Feltman: If I asked you to guess how…
Kylie Jenner’s Custom Christmas Gift for Mom Kris Jenner Revealed
In keeping with Kardashian standards, Kylie Jenner spared no expense in picking out mom Kris Jenner’s Christmas present this year and got a rave review from Khloe Kardashian. Why carry photos of your kids in your wallet when you can tote them on the outside of your bag? Such was the question that apparently occurred…
How Do We Name the Stars?
The UniverseFridays What’s in a (Star’s) Name? With billions of stars in the Milky Way, some nomenclature standardization is necessary By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings A close-up photograph of the star Betelgeuse as it appears in an antique German sky atlas. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column…
Jessica Simpson, Khloe Kardashian & More Who’ve Weighed In on Ozempic
Oh, oh, oh, with Khloe Kardashian now chiming in, it seems everyone in Hollywood—including Jessica Simpson, Sophie Turner, Kelly Clarkson and more stars—have sounded off on the Ozempic trend. One hot topic everyone in Hollywood still seems to be talking about that isn’t Traylor? Oh-oh-oh Ozempic. Originally marketed for treating Type 2 diabetes, Ozempic—the trade…
The Human Brainwaves Centennial Exposes a Darker Science History
Opinion The Forgotten History of the Discovery of Human Brainwaves The centennial of the discovery of brain waves in humans exposes a chilling tale involving Nazis, war between Russia and Ukraine, suicide and the vicissitudes of history By R. Douglas Fields edited by Daniel Vergano This year is the centennial of the discovery of human…
Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Says She “Bounced” From Relationship
Grimes spoke out against Azaelia Banks’ claim that Elon Musk “dumped” her, insisting instead that she “bounced” from the relationship. Grimes is correcting the record on her breakup from Elon Musk. The singer—who is locked in a custody battle over son X Æ A-Xii, 4, daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, 3, and son Techno Mechanicus, 2, with the Tesla…
The Winter Solstice Is Here. How Dark Days Affect the Human Body
Our Bodies Are So Ready to Celebrate the Rebirth of the Sun The winter solstice is the culmination of a period every year when each cell in our body literally craves more light By Gary Stix edited by Dean Visser Winter solstice in snowy forest. These changes relate to circadian rhythms. The word circadian derives…
To Infinity and Beyond: Tim Allen Teases Details Behind Toy Story 5
Toy Story star Tim Allen shared new details about the upcoming fifth installment in the franchise, which is set to hit theatres in 2026. Tim Allen is paging Star Command one more time. Nearly three decades after first bringing Buzz Lightyear to life in 1995’s Toy Story, the actor offered details about his first voice…
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent?
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent? Learn which molecules are responsible for giving Christmas trees their distinct, crisp-yet-spicy scent By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Nothing smells quite like a Christmas tree—but where does that magical woodsy-yet-cozy aroma come from? You can thank a ubiquitous…
Emma Roberts Shares Rare Photos of Lookalike Son on His 4th Birthday
Emma Roberts marked her and Garrett Hedlund’s son Rhodes birthday with a sweet series of photos. See the cute pics. Emma Roberts is celebrating another year around the sun for her baby boy. The American Horror Story: Delicate actress marked her and Garrett Hedlund’s son Rhodes 4th birthday with a series of sweet pictures. Showcasing…
Tech Stereotypes Discourage Girls from Computing and Engineering as Early as Age 6
Opinion Why Six-Year-Olds Think Computing and Engineering Are ‘for Boys’ Early cultural exposure can influence kids’ ideas about gender and STEM in significant ways By David Miller edited by Daisy Yuhas Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos—men dominate the tech industry. In 2021 men made up 75 percent of employed computer scientists and…
Why Billie Lourd Is “Griefful” on Anniversary of Carrie Fisher Death
On the eighth anniversary of Carrie Fisher’s death, her daughter Billie Lourd got candid about how the Star Wars actress inspires her to take nothing for granted. The holidays are always a bittersweet time for Billie Lourd. Nearly a decade after her mother Carrie Fisher passed away at 60, the Scream Queens star—who shares son Kingston,…
Bird Flu Has Spread Out of Control after Mistakes by U.S. Government and Industry
How the U.S. Lost Control of Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic As the bird flu virus moved into cows and people, sluggish federal action, deference to industry and neglect for worker safety put the country at risk By Amy Maxmen & KFF Health News Cows are milked at the Cornell Teaching Dairy…
Nick Cannon Shares How He Spent Christmas 2024 With His Kids
Nick Cannon—who is dad to 12 kids—dressed up as Santa Claus while celebrating Christmas with Abby De La Rosa and their three children: twins Zion and Zillion, 3, as well as daughter Beautiful, 2. As dad to 12 kids, Nick Cannon is busy spreading holiday cheer. In fact, the Masked Singer host played the part of…
Ancient Moon Melt Event May Explain 150-Million-Year Gap in Age Estimates
Ancient Moon Melt Event May Explain 150-Million-Year Gap in Age Estimates The moon may have melted 4.35 billion years ago—explaining a lunar age mystery By Payal Dhar edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The moon is Earth’s closest neighbor in space and the only extraterrestrial body humans have visited. Yet…
Rapper OG Maco Dead at 32
OG Maco’s family shared Dec. 27 that the Georgia rapper has died, two weeks after being hospitalized. After holding out hope he might recover, OG Maco‘s family had to say goodbye. The “U Guessed It” rapper, born Benedict Ihesiba Jr., has died, according to a statement posted to his Instagram account Dec. 27. He was 32.…
Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast
Run, Lucy, Run! Human Ancestors Could Jog but Not Very Far or Fast Three-dimensional models of Australopithecus afarensis hint at the muscular adaptations that made modern humans better runners By Gemma Conroy & Nature magazine A sculptor’s rendering of the hominid Australopithecus afarensis is displayed as part of an exhibition that includes the 3.2 million year old…
Paul Bamba, Boxing Champion Managed by Ne-Yo, Dead at 35
Ne-Yo said he’s “heartbroken” by the death of Paul Bamba—a professional boxer he manages—at age 35: “He was a fierce yet confident competitor with an unrelenting ambition to achieve greatness.” The boxing world has lost a champion. Paul Bamba, one of the first boxers to sign with Ne-Yo‘s management company, died at age 35. “It…
How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action
Opinion How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action Feminism gives us the analysis, tools and movement to create a better climate future for everyone. It’s time to embrace it By Laura Turquet, Silke Staab & Brianna Howell edited by Megha Satyanarayana This year is projected to be the hottest on record. The latest United Nations…
11 Stylish Work Bags for the Office
From backpacks to totes, these work bags are equal parts fashionable and functional. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you go into the office for work, you probably carry around a bunch of essentials to get you through your day. That could…
Reviewing the Climate, Health and Tech Stories We Covered in 2024
The Climate, Health and Tech Stories We’re Following in 2025 We’re closing out the year with a roundup of the science stories that stood out to our editors in 2024. By Rachel Feltman, Andrea Thompson, Tanya Lewis, Ben Guarino & Fonda Mwangi Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman.…
Double Down on the Cast of Las Vegas Then and Now
It’s been 21(!) years since NBC rolled the dice on Las Vegas and viewers were rewarded with five seasons of drama, beautiful people, celeb cameos galore and high-stakes shenanigans. It’s been a lucky 21 years since NBC took a gamble on Las Vegas. The soapy prime-time drama starred Josh Duhamel as Danny, a former Marine…
The World’s Smallest Pasta Is Not Very Tasty
Chemists Seeking Better Bandages Make World’s Smallest Pasta Researchers seeking better bandages are creating extremely thin fibers of starch By Ben Guarino edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A bowl of plain noodles (a strand of the world’s tiniest pasta, not pictured, is invisible). Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The skinniest pasta yet made—let’s call…
Stassi Schroeder Accidentally Stabbed in the Face by Daughter, 3
Stassi Schroeder’s husband Beau Clark shared a hilarious video of their 3-year-old daughter Hartford whacking her mom in the face with a broom during a very spirited Wicked sing-along. Stassi Schroeder may be pumping the brakes on her family sing-alongs after a recent accident. The Vanderpump Rules alum was left with a busted lip after…
Americans Are Moody, and Pollsters Should Pay Attention
Opinion Americans Are Moody, and Pollsters Should Pay Attention The full potential of public opinion polling lies in its ability to illuminate deeper societal trends beyond electoral forecasts By Jennifer Benz In April 2021 the first media poll to measure a possible 2024 electoral match-up between President Joe Biden and former president Trump was commissioned…
Why Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Are Sparking Engagement Rumors
Dua Lipa, who is dating Fantastic Beasts actor Callum Turner, raised eyebrows after she was seen wearing a large diamond ring over Christmas. Fans think Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are more than good. In fact, the “Levitating” singer is sparking engagement rumors with the Fantastic Beasts star after she was seen rocking some new…
How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes
How Climate Change Could Trigger Earthquakes Climate change may influence seismic activity as melting glaciers reduce pressure on quake-prone faults By Evan Howell edited by Andrea Thompson North Crestone Creek valley, a U-shaped valley carved by ancient glaciers in Colorado. Southern Colorado’s Sangre De Cristo Mountains jut up abruptly from the flat expanse of the…
Greg Gumbel, Legendary Sports Broadcaster, Dead at 78
Greg Gumbel, longtime CBS Sports broadcaster and older brother of former Today co-anchor Bryant Gumble, has died at the age of 78, his family confirmed Dec. 27. The CBS Sports family is mourning the loss of one of their greatest anchors. Legendary broadcaster Greg Gumbel died Dec. 27 at the age of 78, his family…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Attempts a Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Flyby
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Preps for Record-Breaking Christmas Eve Flyby The Parker Solar Probe will swoop just 6.1 million kilometers above the sun’s surface on Christmas Eve. Scientists are thrilled at what we might learn By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings A solar prominence begins to break apart as it towers over the surface…
Comedian Hannah Berner Addresses Her NSFW Blake Lively Joke
Hannah Berner set the record straight on her controversial Blake Lively joke, noting she filmed Netflix’s roast special before the actress’ complaint against It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni. Hannah Berner is hoping any controversy she kicked up ends with her explanation. Netflix‘s end of year special Torching 2024: A Roast of the Year premiered…
Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches
Untangling Why Red Wine Causes Headaches Opt for lighter, cheaper wine to dodge headaches this holiday season By Andrew Waterhouse, Apramita Devi & The Conversation US Some people get headaches after drinking red wine. The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Medical accounts of red…
Julianne Hough Reacts to Ex Brooks Laich’s Engagement
Julianne Hough had nothing but love for her ex-husband Brooks Laich and his fiancée Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir after the couple got engaged on Dec. 16. Julianne Hough is dancing with joy for her ex Brooks Laich. The Dancing With the Stars host had nothing but kind words for the former hockey player—who she was married…
How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality
How Rare ‘Alice in Wonderland Syndrome’ Warps Reality Researchers are learning what causes Alice in Wonderland syndrome, a rare neurological condition that can appear to warp bodies, time and reality itself By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner An illustration by John Tenniel depicts a scene in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When Lene was a…
See Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s Steamy Holiday Kiss
Selena Gomez and fiancé Benny Blanco turned up the heat while celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah. See the couple’s steamy new PDA pic. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco‘s holiday season has officially been sealed with a kiss. The recently engaged couple rung in Christmas and Hanukkah 2024 with an adorable PDA pic that fans will surely…
A Little Math Can Streamline Holiday Cookie Making
Opinion A Little Math Can Streamline Holiday Cookie Making Making cookies is time- and labor-intensive. Here’s how a little math can make it easier and less wasteful this holiday season By Clara Eugenia Garza-Hume A cookie cutter that creates a tessellation can save time and use up more dough. When our children were little, we…
All the Iconic Kardashian-Jenner Clapbacks That Shut Down the Internet
The Kardashian-Jenners have proven over the years that they are queens of clapbacks. Check out some of their fiercest responses to trolls over the years. The Kardashian-Jenner krew has no problem keeping ahead of the haters. Sisters Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner—not to mention mom Kris Jenner—have all dealt with their fair share of critics over the…
Why People Get More Colds in Winter
Why People Get More Colds in Winter A mixture of colder temperatures, lower humidity and more time spent indoors could explain the uptick in cold viruses during the winter holidays By Libby Richards & The Conversation US Respiratory viruses rise in the wintertime, but not because people are outside in the cold. The following essay…
Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of Curiosity
Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of Curiosity Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer.” By Gary Stix edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The website Wikipedia describes curiosity as a “quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as…
The Bachelorette’s Andi Dorfman Hospitalized Days After Giving Birth
After The Bachelorette alum Andi Dorfman suffered postpartum complications after giving birth to her first baby, a daughter, she was hospitalized and underwent surgery. Andi Dorfman is on the mend after suffering postpartum complications following the birth of her first baby. Less than a week after welcoming her and husband Blaine Hart‘s daughter Harper Bell…
Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Tanaka Expecting First Baby
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has announced he is set to become a dad, months after his marriage to wife Mamiko Tanaka was made public. Shohei Ohtani just scored a home run with this announcement. The Dodgers pitcher shared Dec. 27 that he is set to become a dad. Alongside a pic of his dog Decoy…
WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost
WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost Infants who experienced rationing had a meaningfully lower risk of diabetes and hypertension decades later By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For several years after World War II ended, the British government continued to ration certain foodstuffs,…
The 74 Most Popular Amazon Products E! Shoppers Bought in 2024
. 2024 has been a year of must-have , and we’re rounding up the most popular products couldn’t stop to their carts. Whether it’s a , a cozy , or a , these items have been dominating the shopping scene. And yes, some are even , making them even more irresistible. It’s not just about…
All of You Will Love Chrissy Teigen and John Legend’s Family Photos
As John Legend celebrates another year around the sun, relive the sweet family moments he’s shared with wife Chrissy Teigen and their kids Luna, Miles, Esti and Wren. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are showing the world what family means to them. Indeed, in the more than a decade since tying the knot in Lake…
Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed?
Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed? A planned octopus farm is facing opposition. Here’s why By Rachel Blaser & The Conversation US Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) in mid-water, Hawaii. The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. We named him Squirt – not because he…
Why Probability Probably Doesn’t Exist (but It’s Useful to Act like It Does)
Probability Probably Doesn’t Exist All of statistics and much of science depends on probability—an astonishing achievement, considering no one’s really sure what it is By David Spiegelhalter & Nature magazine Life is uncertain. None of us know what is going to happen. We know little of what has happened in the past, or is happening…
How Much Money Influencers Are Really Paid for Social Media Posts
Influencers can make an entire annual salary in just one month in ad revenue from videos. Here’s how much social media stars get paid. Becoming an influencer just makes cents—and lots of dollars, apparently. While the most well-known influencers like Alix Earle, Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae have parlayed their social media stardom into fashion…
Inside Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Big Year Since Her Release From Prison
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who’s expecting a baby girl with boyfriend Ken Urker, is making up for lost time since serving 7 years in prison for her role in mom Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard’s murder. Gypsy Rose Blanchard wasted no time getting on with the rest of her life after spending seven years of it behind…
An Earth-Rocking Cosmic Explosion Turns 20
The UniverseFridays An Earth-Rocking Cosmic Explosion Turns 20 Twenty years ago today a magnetar’s epic tantrum made our planet ring like a bell from tens of thousands of light-years away By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings An illustration of a magnetar producing a superflare. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this…
The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions
Opinion The U.S. Drone Panic Mirrors UFO Overreactions We need less uproar over everyday drones and more critical attention about ones near airports and other restricted airspace By Sean Kirkpatrick edited by Daniel Vergano December’s spate of drone sightings seen in New Jersey and spreading nationwide, sure looks familiar. As does its associated media frenzy—culminating…
Olivia Hussey, Star of Romeo and Juliet, Dead at 73
Olivia Hussey, the female lead of the 1968 movie Romeo and Juliet and also known for roles in Jesus of Nazareth and Black Christmas, has died. The actress was 73. Hollywood is mourning one of their own. Olivia Hussey Eisley, star of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has died. She was 73. “It is…
Behati Prinsloo Shares Rare Photos of Her and Adam Levine’s Kids
Behati Prinsloo posted rare photos from her and Adam Levine’s holiday break with their kids in December 2024. Adam Levine and wife Behati Prinsloo are making and sharing festive family memories. The Victoria’s Secret model posted several photos of the pair and their kids over their holiday break Dec. 27. The 36-year-old—who shares with Adam…
How to Tactfully Ask Your Child’s Friend’s Parents if They Have Guns at Home
How to Tactfully Ask Your Child’s Friend’s Parents if They Have Guns at Home A gun safety check of where your child is going for a playdate or sleepover may save lives By Sara Novak edited by Gary Stix A child opens a gun safe. It’s a conversation that Marian Betz admits can feel awkward…
How the Duck Stamp Became One of the Most Successful Conservation Tools in U.S. History
How the Duck Stamp Became One of the Most Successful Conservation Tools in U.S. History Inside the fiercely competitive Federal Duck Stamp Contest, part of the wildly successful conservation program that has preserved millions of acres of waterfowl habitat By Daniel T. Ksepka edited by Kate Wong The 1997 Duck Stamp featured a painting of…
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Go Out With Jack Antonoff, Margaret Qualley
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were photographed out on a double date with her longtime friend and collaborator Jack Antonoff and his wife, actress Margaret Qualley. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are having an enchanted holiday break with good friends. The pair was spotted out on a double date at BondST restaurant in New York…
People Living in Las Vegas’s Tunnels Urged to Get Medical Treatment
People Living in Las Vegas’s Tunnels Urged to Get Medical Treatment Street medicine providers and homeless outreach workers who travel into Las Vegas’s drainage tunnels have noticed an uptick in the number of people living underground, and it can be difficult to persuade them to come aboveground for medicine and treatment By Angela Hart &…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says U.S. could hit debt limit in weeks
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation from hitting the debt ceiling, as early as Jan. 14, in a letter sent to congressional leaders Friday afternoon. “Treasury expects to hit the statutory debt…
The FDA is Changing What Foods can be Called “Healthy”
December 26, 2024 6 min read The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’ Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things By Reyna Gobel edited by Josh Fischman Fruit without added sugar will be classified…
Tina Knowles Reacts to Trolls Who Criticized Beyoncé’s Halftime Show
Tina Knowles is speaking out in defense of daughter Beyoncé after the Grammy winner faced some criticism over her NFL halftime show during the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans’ Christmas Day game. When it comes to the trolls, Tina Knowles has Beyoncé‘s back. After the Grammy winner faced some criticism over her NFL halftime show during…
Y2K seems like a joke now, but in 1999 people were really freaking out
By Jack Mitchell Mike Cupo, a systems operator for Public Service Electric and Gas Company, uses a special red phone to talk via radio to PSE&G staffers in the field, during a simulated Y2K drill at company headquarters in Newark, N.J., on April 9, 1999. Power plant operators across the country held drills to make…
WHO chief ‘escaped death narrowly’ in Yemen airport attack
The director general of the World Health Organization (WHO) has said he and his colleagues “escaped death narrowly” while being caught up in an Israeli air strike on an airport in Yemen. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recounted feeling “completely exposed” during the attack, which killed at least six, in an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today…
UN authorises new mission against al-Shabaab in Somalia
Resolution allows deployment of 12,626 personnel – but it is unclear if Ethiopia will stay part of peacekeeping force amid territory dispute The UN has authorised a new African peacekeeping mission to continue its fight against Somalia’s al-Shabaab, the insurgent group affiliated with al-Qaida, but there are doubts about whether troops from neighbouring Ethiopia will…
Elon Musk Doubles Down on Support for German Far-Right AfD
Supported by The world’s richest man, a key adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, ridicules critics over his backing of the German extremist party AfD, as Germany prepares for elections. By Christopher F. Schuetze Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and a close adviser to President-elect Donald J. Trump, shocked many in Germany last week…
S Korean president accused of ordering use of guns to stop martial law vote
Prosecutors allege that South Korea’s suspended president told the military to use guns while attempting to remove lawmakers from parliament as they were voting down his martial law decree. On 3 December, Yoon Suk Yeol authorised soldiers to “break down the doors and drag them [politicians] out, even if it means firing the guns”, according…
Ukrainian Aid Workers Risk Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety
Russia-Ukraine War The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes. The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes. Vasyl Pipa speeding…
Magnus Carlsen quits chess championship after refusing to change out of jeans
By Scott Neuman Magnus Carlsen of Norway competes against Daniil Dubov of Russia during the 82nd Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on Jan. 16, 2020. Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Magnus Carlsen, the world’s top chess player, has quit the World Rapid Chess Championship being held in New York after refusing to change out of…
Beaches, beer and a rare suspended lake … why can’t Nigeria attract more tourists?
Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changes At the top of the Ado-Awaye hills lies a lake suspended 433 metres above sea level. Local people say the lake is named Iyake (Yoruba for “crying woman”) after…
UK flights continue to face disruption due to fog
Heavy fog has continued to cause delays and cancellations at some of the UK’s busiest airports, with the majority of flights at Gatwick and Stansted affected on Saturday afternoon and delays predicted into the evening. A number of other delays were reported at Manchester airport on Saturday afternoon, with dozens of flights delayed at Heathrow…
Putin apologises over plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
In his first comments on the Christmas Day crash, Putin said the “tragic incident” had occurred when Russian air defence systems were repelling Ukrainian drones. Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelensky said Russia must “stop spreading disinformation” about the strike. The plane is believed to have come under fire from Russian air defence as it tried to…
Kazakhstan plane crash survivors say they heard bangs before aircraft went down, Putin issues statement
Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett has the latest on the aftermath of the Kazakhstan plane crash on ‘Special Report.’ Crew members and survivors of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day say they heard at least one loud bang before the aircraft crashed in a ball of fire, heightening speculation that a Russian…
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed plane
By The Associated Press An official Kremlin statement issued on Saturday said that air defense systems were firing near Grozny airport as the airliner “repeatedly” attempted to land there on Wednesday. It did not explicitly say one of these hit the plane. The readout said Russia has launched a criminal probe into the incident, and…
In Bomb-Scarred Cities, Risking Life and Limb to Get Civilians to Safety
Russia-Ukraine War The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes. The danger and hardship gets worse by the day for civilians in eastern Ukraine. Still, they resist leaving the places that have become their homes. Vasyl Pipa speeding…
Still haven’t filed your taxes? Here’s what you need to know
So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 100 million income tax returns for 2022. That means tens of millions of households have yet to file their returns. If yours is among them, here are some last-minute tax-filing tips to keep in mind as the Tuesday, April 18 deadline approaches. Not everyone…
Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
In his first comments on the Christmas Day crash, Putin said the “tragic incident” had occurred when Russian air defence systems were actively repelling Ukrainian drones. Ukraine’s President Volodymr Zelensky said Russia must “stop spreading disinformation” about the strike. The plane reportedly came under fire from Russian air defence systems as it tried to land…
SEE IT: China stuns with maiden flight of sixth-generation aircraft
China appears to have conducted the maiden flight of its new sixth-generation fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the ever-evolving landscape of fighter jets. Video and photos from social media showed the previously unseen aircraft conducting a daytime test flight, alongside a two-seat Chengdu J-20S fighter, which served as a chase plane. The planes…
Delta apologizes — again — after another stowaway boards a flight without ticket
By Rebecca Rosman Delta Air Lines is investigating how an unticketed passenger boarded a flight from Seattle to Honolulu on Christmas Eve — it’s the airline’s second stowaway incident in less than a month. The passenger, whose identity has not been released, was discovered as Delta Air Lines flight 487 taxied from the gate. They…
More than 150,000 people arrived in UK in small boats in last seven years
Labour blames ‘appalling legacy’ left by Tories after milestone for number of arrivals was reached on Boxing Day Labour has blamed the Tories for leaving an “appalling legacy of border security” after figures showed more than 150,000 people have arrived in the UK in small boats since 2018. The milestone was reached after Home Office…
Cyclone on French Archipelago Exposes Resentments Over Immigrants
In the ruins left by Cyclone Chido, people from Mayotte, off the eastern coast of Africa, are calling to deport the undocumented immigrants who had settled there from neighboring islands. By John Eligon and Julie Bourdin Photographs by Sergey Ponomarev Reporting from Mamoudzou, Mayotte After a vicious cyclone this month razed slums housing many undocumented…
Squid Game 2 reviews range from sensational to letdown
Season two of Squid Game has received reviews as mixed as a Christmas selection box, with TV critics calling it everything from “sensational” to “a letdown”. The Guardian said that after a pretty slow start, the returning series eventually turns into “TV that will make you uncomfortably bloodthirsty indeed”. While the Times described it as…
Syria’s U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition faces an uncertain future after Assad’s ouster
By Fatma Tanis ISTANBUL – In the aftermath of Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, Syria remains territorially fractured as the rebels who defeated Assad work to consolidate power. The country’s uncertain future has raised questions about the fate of the U.S.-backed Kurdish coalition known as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). This week, Syria’s new leadership took steps…
Sydney to Hobart yacht race: LawConnect wins back-to-back line honours in event marred by two deaths
A “sombre” LawConnect has delayed celebrations after claiming back-to-back line honour wins in a Sydney to Hobart race marred by the death of two sailors. The Christian Beck-skippered supermaxi was first across the River Derwent finish line at 2.35am on Saturday in a time of one day, 13 hours, 35 minutes and 13 seconds. The…
Trucks Carrying Aid Finally Reach Sudan’s War-Torn Capital Region
Sudan’s Civil War After 20 months of war, and three months of negotiations with the warring sides, a bit of relief arrives for some of the hundreds of thousands of people facing famine. By Eve Sampson and Abdalrahman Altayeb Abdalrahman Altayeb reported from Port Sudan, Sudan. The largest convoy of food and medical aid to…
What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash
On 25 December, 38 people died when an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, which had been due to land in Russia, crash-landed in Kazakhstan. The circumstances around the crash remain unclear, but limited evidence so far suggests it may have been damaged by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system as it tried to land in Chechnya.…