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Trump’s Gaza plan is a significant step – but faces fundamental obstacles
US President Donald Trump said his plan for ending the war in Gaza was potentially one of the greatest days in the history of civilisation, and one that could bring “eternal peace in the Middle East”. The hyperbole was characteristic. However, his 20-point proposal, announced at the White House on Monday as Trump met the…
This Guide to Robert Irwin’s Family Will Make You Say Crikey
As Robert Irwin, son of Terri Irwin and the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, competes on Dancing With the Stars season 34, get to know his family—including Mirrorball champ sister Bindi Irwin. For Robert Irwin, competing on Dancing With the Stars has been one wild experience. After two weeks at the top of the leaderboard, the…
5 takeaways from the U.S. ceasefire proposal for Israel and Hamas
By Daniel Estrin , Emily Feng TEL AVIV — The leaders of the U.S. and Israel say they have agreed to a broad plan that could end Israel’s war in Gaza. But substantial uncertainties remain about when Israeli military forces would withdraw from most of the Gaza Strip, exactly how a transitional body would govern…
West Africans deported from US to Ghana ‘dumped without documents in Togo’
Men removed from US by Ice say they were held near Accra then taken over border and left without passports or ID West Africans deported by the US to Ghana are now fending for themselves in Togo after being dumped in the country without documents, according to lawyers and deportees. The latest chapter in Donald…
Wildfire in Namibia is contained, says PM, after criticism of response
A third of Etosha national park has been burned despite efforts of volunteers, who say troops were sent in too late Wildfires that raged through one of Africa’s largest national parks have been brought under control, Namibia’s government has said, amid criticisms over the response mechanism and limited resources. The fire broke out in Etosha…
Michelle Pfeiffer Shares She’s a Grandmother
Michelle Pfeiffer—who shares kids Claudia, 32, and John, 31, with David E. Kelley—shared that one of her children welcomed a baby in 2024, making the Hairspray actress a first-time grandmother. Michelle Pfeiffer was a smooth rider into the newest phase of her life. The Grease 2 actress, 67, revealed that she recently became a first-time…
YouTube agrees to pay Trump $24 million to settle lawsuit over Jan. 6 suspension
Bobby Allyn YouTube will pay $24.5 million to President Trump to resolve a 2021 lawsuit that claimed he was the victim of censorship when the site suspended his account following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol by Trump’s supporters, according to federal court papers filed on Monday. YouTube parent company Google will…
Trump and Netanyahu agree new Gaza peace plan
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu say they have agreed a new peace plan for Gaza, warning Hamas to accept it. The plan proposes an immediate end to military operations, with Hamas releasing 20 living Israeli hostages and the remains of the more than two dozen hostages who are believed to…
Madagascar’s president dissolves government amid youth-led protests
Demonstrations over water and power cuts inspired by ‘gen-Z’ protests elsewhere have left at least 22 dead, says UN Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has dissolved the government after youth-led protests over water and power cuts in which the UN says at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured. Inspired by the…
Investigators search for motive in deadly Michigan church attack
Investigators in Michigan have interviewed more than 100 people as they work to establish why a gunman drove his vehicle into a church, opened fire and then set the building ablaze. In a Monday news conference, the state’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer called for patience as the FBI works to determine a motive for the attack…
Inside Bad Bunny’s Meteoric Rise to Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner
If Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl Haltime Show headlining gig feels inevitable, it’s because the Puerto Rican artist never doubted that staying true to himself would take him wherever he wanted to go. What else did Bad Bunny have left to accomplish this year? He already floored 600,000 fans with his sold-out, 31-show summer residency…
The Comfiest Way To Look Cute This Fall? Matching Loungewear Sets
With Prime Big Deal Days coming up, these affordable matching sets are bound to go fast. So, consider this your sign to snag a few before they disappear. Confession: my fall closet is basically a shrine to matching loungewear sets. They’re the ultimate style cheat—pajama-level comfy, yet somehow polished enough for coffee runs, errands, or…
Weaver Ants Form Complex Chains to Pull More Than 100 Times Their Weight
Weaver Ants Form Complex Chains to Pull More Than 100 Times Their Weight When more humans are added to a team, each member accomplishes less work—but teams of weaver ants do better and better as more join By Rohini Subrahmanyam edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Weaver ants’ feet have…
3 things to know about Trump’s plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis
By Kat Lonsdorf President Trump says he has ordered the deployment of troops to Portland, Ore., and that he’s authorized them to use “full force” to curb protests outside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities. It’s the latest instance of Trump deploying the military to various cities that he says are plagued with crime, with…
Stephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats
Exclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources say Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff, has played a leading role in directing US strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug boats, according to three people familiar with the situation. At times, his role has superseded that of Marco…
Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises
Rachel Reeves has said the government is facing difficult choices, as she promised she would not take risks with the public finances. In her speech at Labour’s annual party conference in Liverpool, the chancellor pledged to keep “taxes, inflation and interest rates as low as possible”. But hinting at further tax rises in November’s Budget,…
‘You’ll never need to work again’: Criminals offer reporter money to hack BBC
Like many things in the shadowy world of cyber-crime, an insider threat is something very few people have experience of. Even fewer people want to talk about it. But I was given a unique and worrying experience of how hackers can leverage insiders when I myself was recently propositioned by a criminal gang. “If you…
Why Kody Brown Is Worried About Sex Life With Robyn Brown
In the Sister Wives season 20 premiere, Kody Brown shared how he and wife Robyn Brown are navigating their unexpectedly monogamous relationship following his previous separations from his exes. Kody Brown is still getting used to having one wife. The Sister Wives star recently detailed the struggles of having Robyn Brown as his sole partner…
Moldova’s pro-EU party wins clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups
By The Associated Press CHISINAU, Moldova — Moldova’s pro-Western governing party won a clear parliamentary majority, defeating pro-Russian groups in an election that was widely viewed as a stark choice between East and West. With nearly all polling station reports counted on Monday, electoral data showed the pro-EU Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS,…
Migrants to face tougher conditions for settled status, home secretary to announce
Migrants will have to prove they are contributing to society to earn the right to remain in the UK, the home secretary is set to announce. In her Labour conference speech, Shabana Mahmood will outline a series of new conditions migrants have to meet to qualify for indefinite leave to remain. Under the proposals, legal…
Sister Wives’ Madison Brush Cries About Estrangement From Dad Kody Bro
After Sister Wives star Madison Brush confirmed she is no longer speaking with dad Kody Brown, she broke down in tears over their predicament during the show’s season 20 premiere. Madison Brush‘s lack of relationship with dad Kody Brown isn’t for lack of trying. Nearly a year after the Sister Wives star—also daughter to mom…
‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida
The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean Florida already claims to be the world capital of golf, shark bites and lightning strikes. Now a remarkable discovery following a devastating hurricane has enhanced its position as a global leader in another distinctive field: ancient…
Zoey Deutch Is Engaged to Jimmy Tatro
Lea Thompson’s daughter Zoey Deutch shared that she’s been secretly engaged to Home Economics actor Jimmy Tatro for three months. Zoey Deutch doesn’t need a set-up—she’s already found the one. The Set It Up actress revealed that she’s been secretly engaged to boyfriend Jimmy Tatro since June 2025. “Three months engaged to the love of my…
Taking Tylenol While Pregnant Is Safer Than Untreated Fevers, Doctors Say
Why It’s Dangerous to Avoid Tylenol While Pregnant Untreated fevers during pregnancy can cause more harm than taking acetaminophen will By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Untreated fevers during pregnancy are dangerous. Researchers are concerned about what will happen should pregnant women follow US President Donald Trump’s advice to avoid the painkiller Tylenol — also…
Suspect held in waterfront bar shooting that left 3 dead in North Carolina
Chris Arnold Three people were killed and five wounded in Southport, N.C., on Saturday night when police say a gunman attacked a bar from the water, driving his boat up alongside an open-air dock-front bar and opening fire. Nigel Edge was arrested Saturday on charges including first-degree murder in what police are calling a premeditated…
Leaders of Mexican megachurch led a sprawling sex-trafficking enterprise, US prosecutors allege
The family behind La Luz del Mundo Church allegedly facilitated sexual abuse of children and women for decades Since its inception nearly 100 years ago, La Luz del Mundo Church has been a family affair even as it spread from Mexico to the US and around the world. Eusebio “Aaron” Joaquín Gonzalez, who founded the…
Keir Starmer calls Reform migrant policy ‘racist’ and ‘immoral’
Sir Keir Starmer has labelled Reform UK’s policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as “racist” and “immoral”. The policy, which could effectively lead to hundreds of thousands of people who are here legally being deported from the UK, was announced by party leader Nigel Farage last week. Sir Keir added he did not think…
Palestinian death toll tops 66,000 as Netanyahu prepares to meet Trump
By The Associated Press Israeli security forces meanwhile shot dead the alleged attacker in a car-ramming incident in which a man was seriously injured at a road junction near Nablus in the West Bank. The attack was praised by Hamas. Violence has surged in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, which alongside Gaza and east Jerusalem was…
US on watch as impending Tropical Storm Imelda threatens south-east
Weather system expected to become tropical storm as Hurricane Humberto weakens but still remains category 4 A weather system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Imelda later on Sunday before approaching the coast of South Carolina as a hurricane in the coming days was causing disruption in the Bahamas and nearby islands. Meanwhile, Hurricane…
Pumpkin Spice Obsessed? Must-Have Laneige, Disney, Elemis Finds + More
Get ready to pumpkin spice everything from your beauty routine to your home with all the cozy, spicy fall goodies you didn’t know you needed! If you’re reading this, congrats, you’ve officially been pumpkin spice-pilled. Once unfairly labeled “basic,” pumpkin spice is now recognized for what it truly is: a cozy, comforting fall classic with…
Zelensky condemns ‘vile’ Russian strikes lasting 12 hours
A massive Russian aerial bombardment that lasted more than 12 hours has killed at least four people and injured 70 others in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the deaths all occurred in the capital, Kyiv, where many of the projectiles were aimed, and the victims included a 12-year-old girl. Russia launched nearly 600 drones…
The Voice Secrets Revealed: Prize Money, Song Choice, Chairs & More
The Voice, now in its 28th season, finds ways to keep the competition fresh while sticking to its tried-and-true formula. But find out what has always made the show tick behind the scenes. The Voice coaches stocked up on secret weapons heading into the show’s 28th season. Michael Bublé came to play sporting a pair…
DACA has bipartisan support in Congress. Still, Republicans are following Trump’s lead
Ximena Bustillo Congressional Republicans are waiting on President Trump to signal he is ready to negotiate a permanent solution for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. Over the last decade, DACA has received varying degrees of support from Republican lawmakers. The program, created in 2012 to protect children who arrived…
Tom Holland Speaks Out After Sustaining Head Injury on Spider-Man Set
One week after suffering a concussion on the set of Marvel’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Tom Holland gave an update on his health. Tom Holland is swinging back to health. One week after suffering a mild concussion on the Glasgow, Scotland, set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day—the fourth installment of his Spider-Man franchise—the 29-year-old shared…
Canada postal workers strike after government orders end to door-to-door delivery
Union says it’s ‘outraged and appalled’ by government’s order of sweeping changes to the national service Postal workers in Canada have gone on strike after the government warned of an “existential crisis” and ordered sweeping changes to the national service – including an end to door-to-door delivery within the decade. The union representing Canada Post…
Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson “Banged Up” After Car Wreck
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Alana Thompson is at home and resting after getting “T-boned” by another car, according to her mom June “Mama June” Shannon. Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson is on the mend. The Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star is recovering after her car was “T-boned on the driver’s side” while…
Government to guarantee £1.5bn loan to Jaguar Land Rover after cyber shutdown
The government will underwrite a £1.5bn loan guarantee to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in a bid to support its suppliers as a cyber attack continues to halt production at the car maker. Business Secretary Peter Kyle said the loan, from a commercial bank, would protect jobs in the West Midlands, Merseyside and across the UK.…
Assata Shakur, an icon of Black liberation who was exiled to Cuba, dies aged 78
Shakur spent decades exiled after she was convicted of killing a state trooper in 1977 and escaped from prison On 25 September, Assata Shakur, a former member of the Black Liberation Army, died aged 78 in Havana, Cuba, according to Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Cuban officials cited the reason for her death as old…
Lab-Grown Organoids Could Transform Female Reproductive Medicine
Lab-Made Mini Organs Could Transform Female Reproductive Medicine Artificial tissues that mimic the placenta, endometrium, ovary and vagina could point to treatments for common conditions such as preeclampsia and endometriosis By Cassandra Willyard & Nature magazine Cell clusters that resemble the uterine lining grow with support cells in a synthetic hydrogel. “We must do a…
Trump says he’ll send troops to Portland, Ore., to handle ‘domestic terrorists’
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his controversial deployments to more American cities. He made the announcement on social media, writing that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide…
Jayson Tatum Teases Return to the NBA After Achilles Tear
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum detailed his emotional recovery from an Achilles tear to E! News in an interview and shared when he hopes to return to the NBA. Jayson Tatum is eyeing a comeback to the court. But the NBA star won’t take his place in the Boston Celtics’ starting five until he is good…
PM takes aim at ‘toxic’ Reform as he arrives for Labour conference
The prime minister has warned Reform UK “will tear this country apart” ahead of the Labour party conference. Arriving in Liverpool on Saturday, Sir Keir Starmer said Reform’s plans to abolish indefinite leave to remain (ILR) for legal migrants was one of “the most shocking things” Nigel Farage’s party had said. Sir Keir said the…
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday-Inspired Style Will Give You Full Body Chills
Not only has Jenna Ortega been killing it as Wednesday‘s titular Wednesday Addams (the second season of Netflix’s series dropped this August), she’s been sporting some truly to-die-for fashions. It’s creepy and it’s kooky; mysterious and spooky. But we’d argue that Jenna Ortega‘s Wednesday-inspired fashions aren’t even close to all together ooky. Take the strapless…
NIH Funds New Autism Studies on Genes and Environment as Trump Focuses on Tylenol
NIH Funds New Autism Studies on Genes and Environment as Trump Focuses on Tylenol The National Institutes of Health is investing $50 million into research on genetic and environmental factors underlying autism—news that was eclipsed by President Donald Trump’s recent controversial claims about acetaminophen By Helen Pearson & Nature magazine Confocal light micrograph of a…
‘A donkey cart out of El Fasher costs more than a new car’: how 500 days under siege is tearing the city apart
The ongoing attacks on North Darfur’s capital has left its people facing starvation, blockade and bombardment, with scant hope of relief Special report: ‘We will never, ever escape’: inside the ever-tightening siege of the Sudanese city of El Fasher For 17 months, since May 2024, El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, has been trapped in one…
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba
By The Associated Press Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said. Shakur, who was born Joanne Deborah Chesimard, died…
Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files
Billionaire Elon Musk and Prince Andrew are named in new files released by Congressional Democrats that relate to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein. The files turned over to the House Oversight Committee by the Jeffrey Epstein Estate appear to show that Musk had been invited to Epstein’s island in December 2014.…
World must deny Israel ‘tools of genocide’, says growing alliance of activist states
New York meeting of Hague Group warns of shared responsibility to prevent genocide and proposes steps to isolate Israel The international community has a legal and moral duty to deny Israel “the tools of genocide”, the Malaysian foreign minister, Mohamad Hasan, said at a meeting in New York of the Hague Group, the growing alliance…
Travis Kelce Speaks Out After Heated Exchanges With Andy Reid
Travis Kelce addressed his relationship with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after the two appeared to have a heated exchange during the team’s Sept. 21 game against the New York Giants. Don’t call Travis Kelce an anti-hero. Despite having what appeared to be a heated exchange with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy…
Why Eliza Dushku Missed Bring It On Reunion
Eliza Dushku shared she missed the 25-year Bring It On reunion with former costars Gabrielle Union and Kirsten Dunst due to her new job as a behavioral therapist. Eliza Dushku‘s former costars are cheering her on in her new career. After the Bring It On alum missed out on the movie’s 25-year reunion Sept. 21, where former…
Why is the government introducing digital IDs?
The government has announced plans to introduce a digital ID system across the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will ensure the country’s “borders are more secure”. The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work. The government says the scheme will…
Smallmouth Bass Evolve to Evade Electric Culling in Adirondack Lake
Evolution Shocks Scientists in an Electric Battle against Invasive Bass Scientists electrically culled invasive fish in a 20-year battle—but the fish fought back with rapid evolution By Martin J. Kernan edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! A group of Cornell University scientists have been outmaneuvered by a formidable (and genetically…
At U.N., amid jeers and cheers, Netanyahu says Israel ‘must finish the job’ in Gaza
By The Associated Press UNITED NATIONS — Encircled by critics and protesters at the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told fellow world leaders on Friday that his nation “must finish the job” against Hamas in Gaza, giving a defiant speech despite growing international isolation over his refusal to end the devastating war. “Western…
Dakota Johnson Turns Heads With Completely Sheer Gucci Gown
Dakoka Johnson embraced her risqué fashion run, this time donning a jaw-dropping blue Gucci gown at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival. Dakota Johnson’s latest look is a little material-less. The Splitsville actress nearly bared it all in one of her most revealing looks to date while appearing at the 2025 Zurich Film Festival Sept. 25. Leaving…
Drug traffickers livestream torture and killing of young Argentinian women and girl
Brenda del Castillo, Morena Verdi and Lara Gutiérrez were lured with a promise of a $300 payment for a ‘sex party’ ‘The gangs never used to kill children, now they do’: how cocaine created Argentina’s first narcocity The murder of two young Argentinian women and a girl whose torture by suspected drug traffickers was livestreamed…
Chris Mason: Starmer’s irritation with Burnham shows as he seeks to tackle critics
The prime minister will address a conference of centre-left leaders from around the world on Friday and argue it is time to “look ourselves in the mirror and recognise where we’ve allowed our parties to shy away from people’s concerns.” A key theme of the Global Progressive Action Conference is about how the Labour Party…
DWTS’ Corey Feldman Addresses Jenna Johnson Feud Rumors
Corey Feldman set the record straight amid rumors that he and his Dancing With the Stars partner Jenna Johnson were feuding before their elimination from season 34. Win or lose, Corey Feldman is standing by his Dancing With the Stars partner Jenna Johnson. The Stand By Me alum expressed his gratitude for the ballroom dancer after…
Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns
Sir Keir Starmer has publicly acknowledged “where some on the left went wrong” on immigration, saying that his party needs to tackle “every aspect of the problem”. Writing in the Telegraph, the prime minister said that Labour was being forced to counter the “rise of the populist right”, noting the increasing popularity of Reform UK…
WWI-Era Shipwrecks in Mallows Bay Form Ecological Sanctuary
Life Thrives on Maryland’s ‘Ghost Fleet’ of WWI-Era Shipwrecks Nearly 100 years ago dozens of ships were abandoned in a shallow bay in the Potomac River. Today plants and animals are thriving on the skeletons of these vessels By Andrea Tamayo edited by Andrea Thompson Wrecks near the coast in Mallows Bay are becoming islands,…
Doug Ford to ban speed cameras in Ontario in populist appeal to suburban voters
Canada premier’s move prompts criticism from road safety activists and is likely to cue new showdown with Toronto Doug Ford has announced plans to ban speed cameras in Ontario, describing the devices as an out-of-control “tax grab” in his latest populist appeal to suburban voters. The move prompted criticism from road safety activists and is…
PM compares Burnham’s economic proposals to Truss ‘disaster’
The prime minister has refused to be drawn on the leadership ambitions of Andy Burnham but drew a comparison between the Manchester mayor’s economic proposals and the policies of Liz Truss. Sir Keir Starmer’s comments come after Burnham told the Daily Telegraph he had been been contacted by Labour MPs over the summer urging him…
What Police Seized From Home Allegedly Tied to D4vd Amid Death Investi
After Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were found in an abandoned Tesla registered to musician D4vd, police searched the Hollywood Hills home he had allegedly been staying at. New details have emerged during the investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Following the Sept. 8 discovery of the 15-year-old’s body in the front trunk of…
How Ed Sheeran Found Out About Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
A month after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement, Taylor’s longtime collaborator and pal Ed Sheeran shared how he found out about the proposal. Sometimes stars really are just like us. After all, Ed Sheeran admitted he heard about pal Taylor Swift and her fiancé Travis Kelce’s engagement in the same way as…
Digital ID cards to be compulsory for all UK adults under government plans
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce plans for a compulsory UK-wide digital ID scheme in a speech on Friday. The prime minister believes it would help crack down on illegal working and modernise the state, according to senior figures in government. The practicalities of the scheme will be subject to a consultation, which will…
Nicolas Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence after Libya trial
Former French president found guilty of criminal conspiracy after being accused of pact with Gaddafi regime Europe – live updates The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy said he would “sleep in jail but with my head held high” after receiving a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy – the first time a former head of…
Christopher Reeve and Dana Reeve’s Awe-Inspiring Love Story
When Christopher Reeve was paralyzed after being thrown from a horse in 1995, wife Dana Reeve renewed the Superman star’s will to live. For about 10 minutes, Christopher Reeve wanted to end his life. So when wife Dana Reeve told him to wait and, if he still felt that way in two years, then they’d figure it out,…
‘Film me all you want’ – teenage girls with no fear of police torment one High Street
The teenager’s sense of invincibility is clear. “The police are never ever going to help you,” she says, “you can film me all you want”. She’s refusing to leave a shop caught at the centre of a prolonged campaign of antisocial behaviour – windows smashed, items stolen, fires started, staff threatened and attacked. Muhammad Usman,…
Quebec’s police watchdog to investigate killing of 15-year-old boy by officers
Police opened fire within seconds after responding to a report of masked teens, according to a resident The head of Quebec’s police watchdog said it will investigate the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead by officers, revealing that the only weapon recovered from the scene of the fatal shooting belonged to the…
America’s Got Talent Season 20 Winner Revealed
Jessica Sanchez was named the winner of America’s Got Talent season 20 during the NBC competition series’ Sept. 24 finale, walking away with both the title and the coveted $1 million prize. Warning: This story contains spoilers from the Sept. 24 episode of America’s Got Talent. America’s Got Talent has crowned a new champion. A very…
Government considers financial support for Jaguar Land Rover suppliers
The government is looking at ways to financially support the companies in Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) supply chain. JLR halted car production after a cyber-attack at the end of August forced it to shut down its IT networks. Its factories remain suspended until next month at the earliest. Fears are growing that some suppliers, in…
White House threatens layoffs — not furloughs — if the government shuts down
Tamara Keith If the government shuts down on Oct. 1, the White House said it will look for ways to use the funding dispute to permanently eliminate some federal workers, rather than just temporarily send them home on unpaid leave. This proposed “reduction in force” — outlined in a memo obtained by NPR on Wednesday…
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Infections Spiking, Leaving Key Carbapenem Antibiotics Useless, CDC Warns
Infections of Drug-Resistant ‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Are Surging in Hospitals The infection rate of one type of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales bacteria has risen by more than 460 percent in recent years. Scientists say people receiving treatment in hospitals are at highest risk By Lauren J. Young edited by Tanya Lewis Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The…
What Is Leucovorin, the Unproven Autism Drug Backed by Trump Officials?
Trump Team Backs Unproven Autism Drug, Sparking Scientific Concern The Trump administration is backing leucovorin as a treatment for autism, despite limited evidence. Some doctors and researchers are concerned By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine Globes of folinic acid, also called leucovorin, which Trump team officials have promoted as an intervention for autism. According to…
Inside Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s Beautiful Love Story
After being friends for years, A$AP Rocky made Rihanna feel like the only girl in the world—and now they’re parents of three children together. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky found love in what’s usually a pretty hopeless place. “People don’t get out of the friend zone very easily with me,” the singer born Robin Fenty told Vogue…
A statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands in D.C. is removed as fast as it appeared
By Rachel Treisman A statue of President Trump holding hands with Jeffrey Epstein appeared briefly on D.C.’s National Mall this week, only to be removed after less than a day. The bronze-painted installation, titled Best Friends Forever, depicts the two men smiling at each other, each with an arm and leg raised as if in…
China makes landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions
China, the world’s biggest source of planet-warming gases, has for the first time committed to an absolute target to cut its emissions. In a video statement to the UN in New York, President Xi Jinping said that China would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 7-10% by 2035, while “striving to do…
Brazil’s president says in UN speech that democracy can prevail over ‘would-be autocrats’
South American leftist Lula takes indirect swipes at Trump in speech and warns that global threat of ‘anti-democratic forces’ persists Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s president, has launched an impassioned defence of his country’s democracy, claiming the recent conviction of his far-right predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had shown the world how “would-be autocrats” could be…
Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
One of the cruellest and most devastating diseases – Huntington’s – has been successfully treated for the first time, say doctors. The disease runs through families, relentlessly kills brain cells and resembles a combination of dementia, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease. An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease…
Earthquakes Release Energy Mostly Through Heat, Not Ground Shaking
Most of an Earthquake’s Energy Is Released as Heat, Not Shaking Up to 98 percent of the energy of an earthquake goes into flash heating rocks, not shaking the ground, new research shows. The finding could help yield better earthquake forecasts By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The…
Dancing With the Stars Has First Double Elimination of Season 34
Dancing With the Stars said goodbye to not one, but two couples in the first double elimination of season 34. See who went home during week two. Sadly, it was time for two couples to boogie off the dance floor. Dancing With the Stars had its first double eliminations during the Sept. 23 episode with hosts Julianne Hough and…
Ukraine issues a stark warning about a global arms race and AI war
Alex Leff Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned world leaders about the dangers of an artificial intelligence-driven war in a stark address to the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday. “It’s only a matter of time, not much, before drones are fighting drones, attacking critical infrastructure and targeting people all by themselves, fully autonomous and no human…
Renowned ‘sponge city’ architect Kongjian Yu dies in Brazil plane crash
The 62-year-old Chinese landscape architect was killed with three others while filming in the Pantanal wetlands Kongjian Yu, one of the world’s most famous landscape architects, has reportedly been killed in a plane crash in Brazil’sPantanal wetlands while making a film about his work. Yu, 62, was flying to a ranch in Mato Grosso do…
We Can Stop Teen Suicide
The Science of ParentingMondays We Can Stop Teen Suicide By understanding warning signs and talking to your child, parents can help reduce the risk of teen suicide By Nasuh Malas edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting I have a patient named “Alex.” He is 15.…
Urgent review ordered into asylum seeker taxi costs after BBC investigation
The home secretary has ordered an urgent review into the use and cost of taxis to transfer asylum seekers from their hotels to appointments. The move by Shabana Mahmood follows a BBC investigation that found some migrants having to travel long distances on journeys costing hundreds of pounds. One asylum seeker told the BBC he…
New York City may move its mayoral elections to even years. It’d be part of a trend
Ashley Lopez One of the most closely watched elections this fall is New York City’s mayoral race. But New York voters will also weigh in on a lesser-known proposal that could move future city elections to even-numbered years. It’s part of a growing trend to consolidate election dates — adding local races to the ballot…
Teen Mom’s Farrah Abraham Shares Why She Cut Contact With Her Parents
Among the truths Teen Mom alum Farrah Abraham shared in A&E’s Secrets of Celebrity Sex Tapes: She no longer speaks to her parents. The mom to Sophia, 16, told E! News why she chose to cut them off. Though Farrah Abraham still has 17 months until daughter Sophia officially becomes an adult, she’s got her…
West Africans deported by the US were denied their rights, says lawyer
Men were sent on from Ghana despite ‘risk of torture, persecution or inhumane treatment’ A lawyer for 11 west Africans deported by the US to Ghana said they had been returned to their home countries despite many fearing for their safety. Under Donald Trump’s drive to ramp up expulsions, the US has sent migrants to…
Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Silence on Show Suspension
Less than a week after Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from his late-night show over comments made about Charlie Kirk’s murder, he returned to TV and reflected on the controversy. Jimmy Kimmel is getting the last word. Less than a week after Jimmy Kimmel Live!Charlie Kirk’s murder, Kimmel returned to the air and got emotional while…
Camp Mystic plans to reopen in Texas next summer, a year after floods killed 27
By The Associated Press Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer near the site where 27 girls and counselors died in a July flood. The campers and counselors were swept to their deaths when fast-rising floodwaters of the Guadalupe River roared through the girls’ summer camp in a low-lying area known as flash flood alley.…
More young people say rising bills now stopping them moving out
Leoni Clancey and her boyfriend had saved for years to be able to move out of their parents’ homes and into their first rental property together. But nine months later all their savings had disappeared on living costs and they both moved back home. The 21-year-old is now sharing a bedroom with her 10-year-old sister.…
Dylan O’Brien Reacts to Rumor He’s “Villain” in Sabrina Carpenter Song
Twinless star Dylan O’Brien shared his thoughts on the rumors that Sabrina Carpenter references him in her new song “Go Go Juice,” as the person who “rhymes with villain.” Dylan O’Brien was ready to go go when it came to discussing Sabrina Carpenter’s new song. The Teen Wolf alum responded to speculation that the Grammy…
Six years ago Trump’s UN audience laughed, this year they were silent
To his supporters, it will be seen as Trumpism unplugged; to his critics, Trumpism unhinged. Over almost an hour, he took aim at his opponents and their ideas, picking them off one by one as he toured the world. He began at home, praising the United States and himself. He said the US was living…
What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?
Editor’s note: From “blue carbon” to “ecosystem services,” environmental jargon is everywhere. Conservation International looks to make sense of it in an explainer series we’re calling “What on Earth?” In this installment, we explore coral bleaching, a crisis impacting the world’s reefs. I keep seeing headlines about coral reefs dying. What’s happening? Climate change is…
Reese Witherspoon Unveils Star-Studded Guest List for Shine Away Event
Reese Witherspoon exclusively revealed to E! News the celeb-filled speaker list for her company Hello Sunshine’s annual Shine Away event, set for October in Los Angeles. The guest list for Reese Witherspoon’s next event is shining bright with talent. The Oscar winner exclusively unveiled to E! News that her company Hello Sunshine’s third annual Shine…
The Fight to End Childhood RSV in Indian Country
For Indigenous Infants, This Devastating Virus Finally Meets a Formidable Foe American Indian and Alaska Native infants experience the highest rates of RSV-related hospitalization in the U.S., but a breakthrough immunization is helping to close the gap By Suzette Brewer edited by Emily Bazar Ethel Branch, a citizen of the Navajo Nation (whose people are…
Ice targeted me for organizing, says farm worker who left US for Mexico
Alfredo Juarez Zeferino spent a harrowing few months in Ice jail – and, under threat of deportation, chose to leave Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino spends much of his days outdoors, harvesting bananas and hiking vast, bramble-laden trails. But for more than a quarter of 2025, he barely saw the sun. After being arrested by Immigration…
We’ll stop Farage turning UK into Trump’s America, says Davey
Sir Ed Davey has vowed to lead the fight against Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, as he accused him of wanting to turn the UK into “Trump’s America” in a speech to the Liberal Democrat conference. Painting a nightmarish vision of what he claimed life would be like under a Farage government, he sought to portray…
Behind the doors of asylum hotels – what I found when I went inside
All names have been changed to protect the identities of hotel residents and staff As I eat a meal cooked on the floor of a shower, I realise nothing has prepared me for what life is like for the residents of an asylum hotel. I have been invited to join Kadir and his family for…
Announcing the #SciAmInTheWild Photography Contest Short List
Announcing the #SciAmInTheWild Photography Contest Short List To celebrate Scientific American’s 180th anniversary, we invited readers to place our magazine covers in the wild. See our staff’s favorite submissions By Sunya Bhutta, Isabella Bruni & Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look…
Did Amazon trick people into paying for Prime? Federal case goes to trial
By Alina Selyukh , Monica Nickelsburg , Joshua McNichols Amazon and the U.S. government are facing off in a Seattle courtroom over Prime, the company’s lucrative subscription service. The government alleges that the company “tricked” people into paying for Prime memberships that were purposefully hard to cancel. The lawsuit marks one of the biggest federal…