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California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans
From By Laura Fitzgerald SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democrats in California’s state legislature have released a proposal for a new congressional map that could give their party up to five new seats. It’s a major step forward for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plans and the escalating race between the two major parties as they seek to…
No ceasefire, no deal. What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have left Alaska without reaching an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine. After an almost three-hour meeting, the leaders delivered a joint statement to the media before leaving without taking questions. Three BBC correspondents who are in Anchorage for the summit assess what it means…
Patrick Mahomes’ First Reaction to Travis Kelce Dating Taylor Swift
When Travis Kelce told his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes he was dating Taylor Swift, the quarterback admitted he didn’t think it was true. Patrick Mahomes needed a video review before making the final call. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed he was hesitant to believe his teammate Travis Kelce was dating Taylor Swift…
Mali’s junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot
Development comes as the military continues to crack down on dissent after a pro-democracy rally in May Mali’s military rulers say they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country. The security minister, Gen Daouda Aly Mohammedine,…
How Social Media Algorithms Are Changing the Way People Talk
The Internet Is Making Us Fluent in Algospeak By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner Every time a new slang word gets coined on the Internet, linguist Adam Aleksic is thrilled. “It’s definitely good for me in that I stay in business,” says Aleksic, who studies the origins of words and the changes they undergo…
Why Alaska? Why now? What to expect from the summit
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are meeting in Anchorage to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. The venue for the high-profile meeting is Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson – a US military installation on the northern edge of Alaska’s most populated city. The two leaders shook hands on the red…
With new discovery, island nation turns page on a painful legacy
Nathan Conaboy’s day had taken an unexpected turn, and he now found himself in a distant cavern, searching for geckos. He and a band of scientists had set out one morning in August to survey wildlife. When monsoon rains washed out the road they were traveling on, the team decided to make the most of…
Did Kim Cattrall Return for And Just Like That’s Finale? The Truth
Fans speculated ahead of And Just Like That‘s series finale Aug. 14 about whether or not Kim Cattrall would make one final cameo as Samantha Jones. Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the Aug. 14 episode of And Just Like That. And just like that… it’s over. Sex and the City revival And Just Like That aired…
What to know ahead of Trump-Putin summit. And, Texas Democrats could end boycott
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. The meeting…
Sidelined Ukrainians look on with deep scepticism as Trump and Putin meet
Five thousand miles from Alaska, and feeling left out, Ukrainians were bracing themselves on Friday for the outcome of negotiations to which they were not invited. The talks, between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, will begin later in the day with no seat for the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump…
What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
“Putin is supposed to be in jail, and he just comes to Alaska like that.” Hanna Correa is amongst a sea of Alaskans waving Ukrainian flags on the road leading into Anchorage. “When I entered through that parking lot, and I see a lot of Americans, they’re supporting, it made me cry,” she says. Ms…
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here’s what to know
By Tamara Keith , Danielle Kurtzleben , Franco Ordoñez ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today, a momentous summit on American soil with a leader isolated by the West over the invasion of Ukraine. Trump, who pledged a quick end to the war in Ukraine during his…
Inside Jennifer Lawrence’s Mom Life With Son Cy, Husband Cooke Maroney
After an acting break, Jennifer Lawrence returned to the spotlight with a new lease on Hollywood but the same approach to privacy as she and husband Cooke Maroney welcomed their second baby. Art doesn’t necessarily reflect life for Jennifer Lawrence, but playing a new mother going through a raw postpartum experience wasn’t entirely off her…
Weather tracker: Typhoon Podul pounds southern Taiwan
One person dies after storm whips up waves, while temperatures approach 50C as heatwave grips Middle East Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan on Wednesday with wind speeds of up to 110mph (177km/h), equivalent to a category 2 hurricane. Podul had developed a week earlier, near the Northern Mariana Islands, and tracked west across the Philippine…
Crunch time in Alaska: Trump set to meet Putin in push for Ukraine peace
US and Russian officials will converge on the state of Alaska ahead of a highly anticipated Friday meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The pair will meet for the first time in six years, as Trump tries to enact a key campaign pledge to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The US president, who…
Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?
Here’s Why Rabbits Are Sprouting Tentacle Horns Rabbits spotted with hornlike growths on their face in northern Colorado are doing better than they look By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner This eastern cottontail rabbit has growths protruding from its head because it is infected with a papilloma virus. Join Our Community of Science Lovers!…
Trump administration claims powers of D.C. police chief
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as…
NFL’s Jared Goff Reacts to Taylor Swift’s Name-Drop on New Heights
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a heartwarming response to Taylor Swift giving him a shoutout during her appearance on boyfriend and fellow NFL player Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Jared Goff‘s inner circle can’t calm down about his latest shoutout. The Detroit Lions quarterback had the sweetest response to Taylor Swift name-dropping him during…
Ancient manuscripts return to Timbuktu 13 years after jihadist takeover
Malian city welcomes return of hundreds of crates of treasures after more than a decade stored in capital Bamako Political and religious figures in Malian city of Timbuktu have welcomed the return of ancient manuscripts that were removed to the capital, Bamako, more than a decade ago to prevent them from falling into the hands…
Trump Cuts Could End U.S. Exploration of the Outer Solar System
NASA Budget Cuts Could End U.S. Exploration of the Outer Solar System By Hannah Richter edited by Lee Billings A pellet of plutonium 238, illuminated by the glow of its own radioactivity. NASA and other space agencies use this material in radioisotope power sources for interplanetary missions to the solar system’s darkest, most distant destinations.…
Brandon Blackstock’s Seizures Were “Contributing” Factor in Death
One week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death at 48, his death certificate shared he experienced seizures amid his cancer battle. New information about Brandon Blackstock’s tragic passing has come to light. More than one week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband died on Aug. 7 at age 48, his death certificate is sharing more insight…
Thursday briefing: How the colonial legacy has created a toxic beauty industry
These movements urged pride in what had been denigrated for centuries, and their message was not limited to people of African or Caribbean heritage. Calls to embrace natural beauty resonated across Asia and much of the global south, directly challenging the colonial belief that lighter skin conferred greater worth. Yet decades later, that belief seems…
In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
Speculation has swirled over whether the Trump-Putin summit will result in the map of Ukraine being forcibly – and fundamentally – altered. Russia has laid claim to vast parts of Ukraine since 2014, when President Vladimir Putin made his first move. At the time, in the space of a short few months, Moscow carried out…
What Is a Glacial Outburst Flood? Alaska’s Suicide Basin Explained
Why Glacial Lake Outbursts like the One in Alaska May Happen More Often Meltwater from a glacial lake outburst is flooding Juneau, Alaska. Such events are likely to happen more often as climate change destabilizes ice and glacial lakes fill with more meltwater By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson Mendenhall Glacier in the Tongass…
Stranger Things’ Dacre Montgomery Reveals Why He Quit Hollywood
Stranger Things alum Dacre Montgomery explained why he went “off the map” for years after starring as Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series. Dacre Montgomery is getting back to saner things. The Stranger Things star explained the reason he took an extended hiatus from Hollywood after playing Billy Hargrove on the Netflix series, reflecting on…
Taylor Swift Details Moving in With Her Dad After His Heart Surgery
Taylor Swift described caring for her dad Scott Swift after his quintuple bypass surgery earlier this year, describing him as “the loveliest patient ever” amid his recovery. Taylor Swift is sharing how she helped her father through a delicate procedure. The “Shake It Off” singer shared that she moved in with her dad Scott Swift earlier this…
France acknowledges role in repression of Cameroon independence movements
Emmanuel Macron writes to Cameroonian president with findings of joint commission on country’s colonial past France has acknowledged its role in decades of violent repression of independence movements in Cameroon, the latest stage in a slow process of reckoning with its brutal colonial past. In a letter to the Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, dated 30…
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly told the Europeans that his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. He…
Claire’s on brink of collapse putting 2,150 jobs at risk
Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is on the brink of collapse after the retailer said it will appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk. The company has 278 shops in the UK and 28 in Ireland but has been struggling with falling sales and fierce competition. Claire’s said all outlets will…
Diana Ross Cancels Appearance Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances”
Diana Ross has canceled a scheduled appearance as Godmother of the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Diana Ross will no longer be coming out on the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas showcase cruise. While the beloved singer was scheduled to kick-off the three-day voyage on August 20—having been ordained as the…
In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it’s back
By Gabrielle Emanuel In the summer of 1985, images of emaciated children in Ethiopia shocked the world and prompted one of the biggest charity concerts ever: Live Aid. Megastars like Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, Madonna and Queen took to the stage in London and Philadelphia. Tina Turner and Mick Jagger wowed an audience that…
Air Canada cancels flights during peak travel season ahead of flight attendant strike
Canada’s largest airline expects full shutdown as workers protests over claims of ‘poverty wages’ and unpaid labour Canada’s largest airline has started cancelling flights during the peak summer travel season ahead of a strike by more than 10,000 flight attendants over what they say are “poverty wages” and unpaid labour for work when planes aren’t…
Survival rates for most deadly cancers making little progress, experts warn
The number of people surviving cancer has improved hugely in the past 50 years, but experts warn progress has been uneven with some cancers with the worst survival rates falling further behind. For some, including melanoma skin cancer, 10-year survival is now above 90% in England and Wales, while for all cancers half of patients…
What Is the Luhn Algorithm? The Math Behind Secure Credit Card Numbers
Find out how this simple algorithm from the 1960s keeps your wallet safe By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today.…
Reba McEntire Shares Message on Brandon Blackstock’s “Struggle”
Less than a week after Brandon Blackstock’s death at age 48, Reba McEntire reflected on her stepson’s “struggle” in the years leading up to his passing due to his battle with cancer. Reba McEntire is looking back on Brandon Blackstock‘s final days. The Reba alum reflected on her stepson’s challenging yearslong battle with cancer in…
How Zoë Kravitz & Lisa Bonet Almost Lost Snake in Taylor Swift’s House
Zoë Kravitz shared how she and mom Lisa Bonet almost lost their family snake Orpheus inside Taylor Swift’s Los Angeles home amid the wildfires spreading across the city in early 2025. Snakes and stones never broke Taylor Swift‘s bones. That’s why Zoë Kravitz was mortified when her mom Lisa Bonet‘s snake Orpheus got loose in the…
Police get new guidance on releasing suspects’ ethnicity
Police will be encouraged to disclose the ethnicity and nationality of suspects charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations under new guidance, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) says. It is hoped the change will reduce the risk to public safety where there are high levels of misinformation about an incident or in cases of significant…
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
Hansi Lo Wang Less than a week after President Trump said he has ordered a “new” census, the cabinet official who oversees the Census Bureau acknowledged Tuesday that Congress, not the president, has final say over the national head count that’s used to reshape election maps and guide federal funding, NPR has exclusively learned. Speaking…
Cheryl Hines Addresses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Marriage Turmoil Rumors
Cheryl Hines spoke for the first time about recent speculation surrounding her relationship with husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shutting down rumors that they’re experiencing marriage trouble. Cheryl Hines is setting the record straight. The Curb Your Enthusiasm alum shut down rumors that her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been on the rocks since…
Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heatwave with highs of 44C
Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North America Europe live – latest updates After a period of cooler weather, swaths of central and eastern Europe face another heatwave as hot air over south-western Europe pushes north-west. Since late July, large parts of the Iberian peninsula have…
Joe Biden’s Daughter Ashley Biden Files for Divorce After 13 Years
Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley Biden filed for divorce from Howard Krein in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on August 11, over 13 years after the pair tied the knot in Greenville. Ashley Biden and Howard Krein are going their separate ways. Joe Biden’s daughter has filed for divorce from the plastic surgeon on August…
US woman convicted over failed assassination in UK
A US woman who was hired as a killer and tried to shoot a man in the UK at point-blank range has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder. Would-be assassin Aimee Betro, from West Allis in Wisconsin, flew into the country as part of a plot to attack a British family in Birmingham in…
Eight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub
Police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene, where gunmen had arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire Eight people have been killed and two others wounded when a group of gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a crowd outside a nightclub in a town in south-western Ecuador. Law enforcement arrived on the…
Ukraine’s borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say
European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force – two days before a US-Russia summit on Ukraine is due to take place in Alaska. In a statement, European leaders said “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future.” It added the principles of “territorial integrity” must be respected…
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it’s hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
Greg Myre Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s, leaving the country deep in debt. To ease that burden, Russia cut a real estate deal with the U.S. government, selling its colony of Alaska to the Americans. Now, Presidents Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold a summit Friday in Alaska to…
Should You Worry the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S?
How the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S. Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts By Josh Fischman edited by Dean Visser Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can carry chikungunya virus and infect people with a bite Thousands of…
Migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta as officials say enclave ‘overwhelmed’
Seven children reach shore as dozens of people intercepted on risky route, which authorities say is now used more often About 100 people, including several children, risked their lives by trying to swim from Morocco into Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, as the territory’s authorities warned that its overwhelmed reception…
Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out
It’s the bilateral summit every European leader wants to be at. And for good reason. On Friday, Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Territorial concessions are likely to be discussed, and Europe (not least Ukraine) doesn’t want its borders to be redrawn through force.…
Anna Delvey Responds After Her Photoshoot Rabbits Were Dumped in Park
Anna Delvey responded to fans saying she dumped rabbits used in her recent photoshoot in New York’s Prospect Park, explaining that she’d had no knowledge of the plan to release them. Anna Delvey wants to make sure no one hops to any inaccurate conclusions. The fake heiress—who was convicted in 2019 of grand larceny and…
Inside Kylie Jenner’s Lavish Birthday Party With Hailey Bieber & More
Kylie Jenner offered a look into her luxurious 28th birthday party, which included a decadent backyard dinner hosted by her sister Kendall Jenner and pals Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Justine Skye Kylie Jenner was able to rise and shine during her special day. The Kardashians star recently offered a look at her lavish yet cozy 28th…
Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
US President Donald Trump has said he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. “Russia’s occupied a big portion of Ukraine. They occupied prime territory. We’re going to try to get some of that territory back for Ukraine,” he told a news conference…
Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths
Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths Companies are experimenting with deep-sea tech to produce cheaper fresh water By Vanessa Bates Ramirez edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier From Cape Town to Tehran to Lima to Phoenix, dozens of cities across the globe have experienced water shortages recently. And in the next five years the…
Judge denies release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts
By Ryan Lucas , Carrie Johnson A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to release grand jury transcripts from the Justice Department investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell. The department asked the court last month to unseal the grand jury transcripts, which are generally secret,…
Will Taylor Swift Be on Travis Kelce’s Podcast? Easter Eggs Revealed
Taylor Swift fans suspect that the pop superstar’s boyfriend Travis Kelce will help her make an announcement while featuring her on the next episode of his and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Taylor Swift’s new era is loading… Indeed, the pop superstar has fans convinced that her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who she began dating in…
Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies after June campaign shooting
Rightwing presidential hopeful, who had been in hospital in Bogotá since shooting, has died aged 39 Miguel Uribe, the Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who was shot in the head at a campaign event in June, has died, his wife has confirmed. Uribe, an opposition candidate from the rightwing Centro Democrático party, was shot twice…
Chris Hemsworth’s Marvelous Moments with His Kids Prove He’s Superdad
We assembled all the cutest moments Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have enjoyed with their kids India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan. At the center of Chris Hemsworth‘s universe? His family. Who assembled for a special night out earlier this summer at the premiere of his National Geographic docuseries Limitless in London. By Chris’…
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
Meir Simcha agreed to talk, but he wanted to do it somewhere special, because for him, this is a special time. In a place where nation, religion and war are linked inextricably with politics and the possession of land, Simcha chose a patch of shade under a fig tree next to a spring of fresh…
Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests
The two countries’ drink-driving limit is also set to be tightened to be in line with Scotland’s, with penalty points to be introduced for passengers not wearing a seatbelt. The changes are expected to be included in a new road safety strategy set to be published by the government in the autumn, with ministers believing…
Nagasaki’s twin bells ring in unison for first time in 80 years to mark atomic bombing
Mayor of Japanese city used the anniversary of US bombing to urge the world to stop armed conflicts, warning nuclear war was ‘looming’ over everyone Twin cathedral bells rang in unison in Nagasaki for the first time in 80 years on Saturday, commemorating the moment the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb. The…
Sophie Turner Responds to Critics Claiming She Forgot About Her Kids
Sophie Turner clapped back at a social media user who accused the Game of Thrones actress of having “forgotten” about her and ex-husband Joe Jonas’ daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2. Sophie Turner is not letting anyone tell her she’s a bad mom. After the Game of Thrones alum—who shares daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine,…
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
By Chandelis Duster As President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska later this week, European leaders have stressed that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine. Leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, U.K.…
Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council
UN ambassadors have condemned Israel’s plans to “take control” of Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted it was the “best way” to end the war. During a press conference, which Netanyahu said was intended to “puncture the lies”, the Israeli leader said the planned offensive would move “fairly quickly” and would “free Gaza…
Blac Chyna Details Why She Called Off Engagement to Derrick Milano
Black Chyna, real name Angela White, shared insight into why she and Derrick Milano broke off their engagement last month: “I’m going in a different direction than Derrick.” Blac Chyna is sharing insight into her and Derrick Milano’s recent split. Just over a month after the “Seen Her” rapper—who now goes by her real name…
South Korea’s military shrinks by 20% as low birthrate hits recruitment
World’s lowest fertility rate leaves Seoul 50,000 troops short of maintaining defence readiness, report warns South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in the past six years, largely due to a sharp decrease in the population of men of enlistment age for mandatory service in the country with the world’s lowest birthrate, according to a…
Did Disease Defeat Napoleon?
Did Disease Defeat Napoleon? Napoleon’s campaign against the Russian Empire was one of the most costly wars in history. Many soldiers died of diseases. Some of these illnesses are only now being identified By Daniel Lingenhöhl Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Beginning on June 24, 1812, around 600,000 soldiers led by French emperor Napoleon…
Prince Harry considers founding new charity after Sentebale dispute
Duke of Sussex ‘absolutely committed’ to supporting children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana The Duke of Sussex is considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute led to him leaving his Sentebale charity, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry stepped down as patron of the charity in March in support…
Number of arrests at Palestine Action protest rises to more than 500
The number of arrests at Saturday’s demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action has risen to 532. The Metropolitan Police said the majority of arrests – 521 – were for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action at Westminster’s Parliament Square, and one at a Palestine Coalition march. Six arrests were for…
Justin Bieber Shares New Glimpse of Son Jack Ahead of His 1st Birthday
Justin Bieber shared a glimpse into some quality time with his and Hailey Bieber’s 11-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber, just weeks before they celebrate his 1st birthday. Justin Bieber is enjoying some quality time with his son Jack Blues Bieber. The “Daisies” singer shared a glimpse into his sweet bond with his and Hailey Bieber’s…
A writer learns to embrace her imperfect recovery from an eating disorder
By Alicia Garceau When Mallary Tenore Tarpley was 11 years old, her mother died from breast cancer. Her father, who was reeling from his wife’s death and at a loss to guide his daughter through puberty, gave Tarpley a subscription to a teen magazine. Instead of finding helpful advice about her changing body, Tarpley saw…
North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions
Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North South Korea’s military has said North Korea has started dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul made in…
Kourtney Kardashian Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors—Again
Kourtney Kardashian shut down ongoing social media speculation that she is expecting her fifth baby, just weeks after the Kardashians star denied the initial rumors. Kourtney Kardashian is getting déjà vu. Just over three weeks after she clapped back at speculations she may be pregnant after sharing a swimsuit photo while vacationing in Italy, the…
Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Foreign criminals will face immediate deportation after receiving a custodial sentence, under new plans announced by the justice secretary. Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. The decision over whether they go on to serve their sentences abroad would be…
How China Made an Antarctic Station Run on Majority Clean Energy
How China Brought Clean Energy to Antarctica’s Frigid Darkness Solar panels, wind turbines, a hydrogen energy system and lithium-ion batteries are powering China’s newest polar research station By You Xiaoying edited by Andrea Thompson The majority of power at China’s Qinling research station in Antarctica now comes from clean energy. Five years ago electrical engineer…
Police arrest 474 people at Palestine Action ban protest
Police have arrested 474 people at a demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 466 protesters were arrested for supporting the group, five for assaults on police officers, two for public order offences, and one for a racially aggravated offence. Scores of people simultaneously unveiled handwritten signs with…
Grenada government and opposition join forces to drop oath of allegiance to King Charles
Move comes amid calls for reparations for slavery and king’s removal as head of state of Caribbean country The government and opposition in the Caribbean island of Grenada have joined forces to drop the oath of allegiance to the British crown amid growing calls to remove King Charles as the country’s head of state. A…
Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels
Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has rejected the idea that the US might invade Mexico after news reports suggested Donald Trump had authorized the use of military force targeting drug cartels deemed terrorist organizations in Latin American…
Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
US Vice-President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy are hosting a meeting of senior security officials near London to discuss on the war in Ukraine. Earlier on Saturday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and said they agreed it would be a “vital forum to discuss…
Princess Anne Debuts New Hair Look for First Time in 50 Years
Princess Anne debuted a new hairstyle for the first time in five decades in a portrait with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, which was released in honor of her upcoming 75th birthday. Princess Anne is switching up her iconic look. In a royal portrait released ahead of her 75th birthday, King Charles III’…
Where Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle Stands
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s movie It Ends With Us debuted in theaters in August 2024. Months later, the costars began their headline-making legal battle. Revisit the timeline of their lawsuits. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni never thought a movie project would end like this. But by the time It Ends With Us—the film adaptation…
Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears
Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail Each morning, Edite Costa steps out of her bungalow on Brasília’s sun-baked savannah, stands beneath a mango tree and lifts her hands to the sky in prayer. “I ask God to work so that not just Trump but all…
‘People are angry’: Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests
“We are not happy with these men in this hotel because we fear for our children,” Orla Minihane tells me. “If that makes me far-right then so be it.” Orla has lived near Epping since she was a child and describes herself as a “very boring woman who has worked in the City of London…
Physicists Divided on What Quantum Mechanics Says about Reality
Physicists Can’t Agree on What Quantum Mechanics Says about Reality A survey of more than 1,000 physicists finds deep disagreements in what quantum theories mean in the real world By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine But researchers still disagree widely on how best to describe the physical reality that lies behind the mathematics, as a…
Who Bryan Kohberger Planned to Accuse of Committing Idaho Murders
Before Bryan Kohberger pled guilty to the four University of Idaho student murders, he submitted the names of four possible new suspects as part of his defense, according to court docs. Bryan Kohberger was planning to accuse other people of committing his horrific murders. pled guilty to the 2022 killings of University of Idaho students…
Brazil’s president signs environmental ‘devastation bill’ but vetoes key articles
Campaigners had urged Lula to veto the bill entirely, but many have welcomed his alterations Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed into law a controversial bill that scientists and environmentalists had dubbed the “devastation bill”, but vetoed key articles that would have in effect dismantled the country’s environmental licensing system. On Friday,…
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. The spokesperson added that Trump had been invited to Russia for a potential second summit. There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine. The announcement of the meeting came just hours after…
Kris Jenner’s Lavish Birthday Gift to Kylie Jenner Is a Royal Flush
Kylie Jenner gave fans a peek at the poker table she was gifted from mom Kris Jenner for her 28th birthday Aug. 10, complete with custom cards and chips featuring photos of the Kardashians star. Kylie Jenner officially has a full house. As the Kardashians star prepped for her 28th birthday on Aug. 10, Kylie…
Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Israel has strongly rejected criticism from world leaders after its security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. Defence minister Israel Katz said countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions “will not weaken our resolve”. “Our enemies will find us as one strong, united fist that will strike them with great force,”…
Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments
US embassy accused supreme court judge of persecuting ex-president, currently on trial for alleged coup attempt Brazil’s foreign ministry has summoned the US chargé d’affaires after the embassy posted comments about the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. On Thursday, the embassy published a social media…
AI-Designed Hydrogel Inspired by Nature Creates Ultra-Strong Underwater Adhesive
Nature-Inspired Gel Explains Why This Duck Is Stuck Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean. But someday it could be used in surgery or underwater repairs By Andrea Tamayo edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A rubber duck glued to a rock by the sea using one of the researchers’ hydrogels. Join Our…
EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans
By Julia Simon , Jeff Brady The Trump Administration says it will end a $7 billion program to help low-income households and communities get access to affordable solar energy. The move is part of President Trump’s effort to reverse former President Biden’s climate agenda and boost fossil fuels instead. The “Solar for All” program had…
Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption
Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and flooding Large parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings – the most times this warning…
Israel’s plan means more misery for Palestinians and big risk for Netanyahu
News of the Israeli government’s decision to take over Gaza City is being met not surprisingly with despair in Gaza. Gaza City, its capital, is on a countdown to oblivion. Assuming that Hamas does not capitulate in the coming weeks – and there are currently few signs of this happening – then the Israeli military…
Secrets About Freaky Friday Revealed
As hyped as we are that Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting for the Freaky Friday sequel Freakier Friday, could you, like, chill for a sec and look back on the original 2003 film? We definitely can’t chill for a sec over this news. More than two decades after its release, Freaky Friday is…
New research reveals King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada
Experts say finding heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slavery The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste shows that George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, received profits from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations – a finding that experts say heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its…
Courts service ‘covered up’ IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
The body running courts in England and Wales has been accused of a cover-up, after a leaked report found it took several years to react to an IT bug that caused evidence to go missing, be overwritten or appear lost. Sources within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) say that as a result, judges in…
NFL Star Tyreek Hill’s 8-Month-Old Daughter Hospitalized
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s 8-month-old daughter Capri was taken to the hospital after appearing to act differently with her mom Keeta Vaccaro. Tyreek Hill’s daughter Capri is doing well after a health scare. The NFL star’s 8-month-old was taken to the hospital after her mom Keeta Vaccaro contacted the child’s pediatrician Dr. Jared…
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims
Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister, Downing Street has confirmed. The move comes after she was accused of hypocrisy over the way she handled rent increases on a house she owns in east London. There were calls for her to step down from homelessness charities and opposition politicians. In a letter to the prime…
Trump administration doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to $50m
Nicolás Maduro was indicted in 2020 on federal charges of narcoterrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine The Trump administration is doubling to $50m a reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world’s largest narcotraffickers and working with cartels to flood the US with fentanyl-laced cocaine. “Under…
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a new military push in the Gaza Strip have raised warnings from the army leadership, opposition from hostage families and concerns that more Palestinians will be killed, and risk isolating the country even further. As the security cabinet prepared to meet to discuss the proposals, Netanyahu gave an…
Jenny Han Addresses Summer I Turned Pretty 3’s Lack of Taylor Swift
Jenny Han hinted as to why there has only been one Taylor Swift song in season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty so far and shared there may be more to come. Jenny Han wants fans to know that there’s still plenty of blank space for Taylor Swift tracks to fill in season three of The Summer…