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Teachers and doctors in England given 4% pay rise
Most doctors and teachers in England have been handed a 4% pay rise after the government accepted recommendations from pay review bodies. The awards are higher than the 2.8% it previously budgeted for, with ministers saying most of the remainder will have to come from existing budgets. Education unions have broadly welcomed the decision, while…
Trump Leaves Disaster-Struck States Waiting Weeks for Sign-Off on FEMA Aid
Disaster-Struck States Waiting for Weeks for Trump’s Sign-Off on FEMA Aid States and cities struck by deadly tornadoes and floods are begging the Trump administration for disaster aid By Thomas Frank & E&E News A man is comforted by a family friend while cleaning up the debris of his house on May 18, 2025 in…
Erin Andrews Shares Surrogate Had Miscarriage in Heartbreaking Update
Erin Andrews shared that her surrogate recently experienced a miscarriage amid pregnancy for her and husband Jarret Stoll’s second baby. Erin Andrews is giving a difficult personal update. The ESPN sportscaster, who has been open about her fertility struggles over the years, shared that she and husband Jarret Stoll received sad news amid their journey…
US deportations cast spotlight on South Sudan’s deepening political crisis
World’s youngest country is facing renewed outbreak of tensions that have plagued it for years An attempt by the US to deport South Asian migrants to South Sudan has cast a spotlight on the world’s youngest country, which is experiencing a renewed outbreak of the political tensions that have plagued it over the years. On…
What we know so far about the shooting
A couple who worked for the Israeli Embassy have been shot dead outside a Jewish museum in Washington DC. Police say the victims, who have been named as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, were killed by a man who shouted “free, free Palestine”. The suspect is in custody. Here’s what you need to know…
Judge rules White House violated order by deporting migrants to South Sudan
Eight people apparently deported as their lawyers say they are at ‘risk of harm’ and that there is ‘no clarity’ A federal judge has ruled the US government’s attempt to deport migrants to South Sudan “unquestionably” violated an earlier court order. Brian E Murphy, the US district judge in Massachusetts, made the remark at an…
Trump tried to shutter Radio Free Europe. The EU threw it a lifeline
David Folkenflik The European Union has stepped in to provide Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty an infusion of millions of dollars to keep functioning as the international broadcaster battles the Trump administration to release funds Congress has already designated for it. “We are grateful for the emergency funding to help keep Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty afloat,”…
Two Israeli embassy staff shot dead in Washington DC
Two Israeli embassy staff were killed outside a Jewish museum in downtown Washington DC, officials say. The victims, a man and woman, were shot while exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, sources told the BBC’s news partner CBS, adding that the incident appears targeted. The shooting happened at 21:05 local time around 3rd…
Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims ignore the reality of life and crime in South Africa
US president intoned ‘death, death, death’ as he waved articles purporting to show violence against white minority It was an ambush crafted straight from a reality-TV playbook. The Oval Office meeting with South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, started with exchanges of pleasantries, before Donald Trump said “turn the lights down” and a video was played…
Proof Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Are in “Vacation Mode”
Caitlin Clark detailed what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been up to since the Super Bowl while detailing her hopes that they attend one of her WNBA games this season. Caitlin Clark sees a slam dunk date night in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s future. While the duo have largely stayed out of the spotlight…
Trump ambushes S African leader with claim of Afrikaners being ‘persecuted’
US President Donald Trump seemed to ambush his South African counterpart at the White House on Wednesday, confronting him with a video that Trump said supported his claim that white farmers were being “persecuted” in the country. The footage, shown during a news conference with Cyril Ramaphosa, purported to show the gravesites of murdered farmers.…
News spotlight: Can atolls survive sea-level rise?
Across the Indian and Pacific oceans, tiny atolls — islands formed atop ancient coral reefs — are facing an existential crisis. Unchecked sea-level rise could all but wipe them out in the coming century. Rising seas have already made their mark on these islands, having forced the relocation of some South Pacific villages, and even…
Starmer announces U-turn on winter fuel payment cuts
Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to ease cuts to winter fuel payments, in a U-turn following mounting political pressure in recent weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on the payments, worth up to £300, when eligibility for the pension top-up was tightened last year. Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, Sir Keir said…
Why Kourtney Kardashian Doesn’t Give Her Kids Tylenol, Ibuprofen
Kourtney Kardashian recently revealed some of the ways she goes against what might be considered parenting norms when it comes to her and Travis Barker’s blended family. Kourtney Kardashian isn’t keeping up with the norm. The Kardashians star recently shed light on how she reacts when her children are under the weather. (ICYMI, she is…
Bills push inflation to highest in more than a year
A rise in the cost of household bills has pushed UK inflation to its highest rate in more than a year, according to official data. Inflation was 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and higher than economists had expected. Water, gas and electricity prices all went up on 1 April along with a…
The Voice Season 27 Winner Revealed
Find out if Team Adam Levine, Team John Legend, Team Kelsea Ballerini or Team Michael Bublé won during The Voice‘s season 27 finale on May 20. If The Voice is your everything, we have news for you. Adam David was announced the winner of season 27 during the NBC singing competition series’ May 20 finale,…
Police investigation into UK retail hacks focuses on English-speaking youths
Detectives investigating cyber attacks on UK retailers are focussing on a notorious cluster of cyber criminals known to be young English-speakers, some of them teenagers, police have revealed. For weeks speculation has mounted that disruptive attacks on M&S, Co-op, Harrods and some US retailers could be the work of a hacking community called Scattered Spider.…
Fires drove record loss of world’s forests last year, ‘frightening’ data shows
The destruction of the world’s forests reached the highest level ever recorded in 2024, driven by a surge in fires caused by global heating, according to “frightening” new data. In tropical regions, home to the most biodiverse and carbon-dense forests on the planet, fire became the leading driver of loss for the first time since…
UK steps up action against Israel over Gaza offensive
The UK has suspended talks on a trade deal with Israel, summoned the country’s ambassador and imposed fresh sanctions on West Bank settlers, as Foreign Secretary David Lammy described the military escalation in Gaza as “morally unjustifiable”. The move follows warnings of starvation in Gaza after Israel launched a new military operation over the weekend.…
Mexican navy says ship’s pilot in deadly bridge crash was from New York
Officials say ship must be operated by specialized harbor pilot as investigation into crash that killed two continues The Mexican navy has said that the pilot navigating the training ship Cuauhtémoc during its Saturday night crash into the Brooklyn Bridge was New York-based. “The ship must be controlled by a specialized harbor pilot from the…
Why Sarah Silverman Believes Her Grandfather Killed Her Infant Brother
Sarah Silverman shared insight into the circumstances around her infant brother Jeffrey’s unexpected death and how her paternal grandfather Max Silverman was involved. Sarah Silverman is giving a glimpse into her family’s story. Over 50 years after the unexpected death of her older brother Jeffrey Silverman at 3 months old, the comedian said her father…
NOAA Has ‘Ground to a Halt’ as Lutnick Has Left Contracts Unsigned
A NOAA official says that “everything has ground to a halt” at the agency as staffers have waited for Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to review more than 200 agreements By Scott Waldman & E&E News Howard Lutnick, US commerce secretary, during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in…
DOJ charges New Jersey congresswoman with assault over immigration facility tussle
Ryan Lucas The Justice Department has charged Rep. LaMonica McIver, a New Jersey Democrat, for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside an immigration detention facility last week. The charges were announced on social media by the interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, Alina Habba, who previously served as a personal attorney for President Trump. According…
Larger, More Dangerous Hail Is Becoming More Common—Here’s Why
Larger, More Dangerous Hail Is Becoming More Common—Here’s Why The largest hail tends to form in “supercell” thunderstorms and seems to be becoming more common as climate change continues By Brian Tang & The Conversation US The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Hail the…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Had Pills to “Increase Sperm,” Assistant Says
During Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial, his former assistant David James testified that the rapper had “25 to 30” undisclosed pill bottles in his regular travel bag. A member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ inner circle is providing insight into his travel incidentals. Amid the mogul’s trial for racketeering, sex trafficking and coercion, his former assistant…
Ministers consider easing winter fuel payment cuts
Senior government figures are discussing whether to reverse the controversial decision to cut winter fuel payments for millions of pensioners within weeks. More than nine million pensioners lost out on payments worth up to £300 after Chancellor Rachel Reeves restricted eligibility for the pension top-up last year. Discussions in government have included changing the threshold…
Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as allies demand that Israel end Gaza offensive
Israel went to war after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023 armed with an arsenal of weapons mostly paid for, supplied and then resupplied by the United States. Israel, they say, must halt its new offensive, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says will destroy Hamas, rescue the remaining hostages and put all of Gaza…
Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson Share Secret to Their Sex Scenes
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson shared that the secret to feeling comfortable during their sex scenes in the film Die, My Love was taking dance lessons together before shooting began. Jennifer Lawrence had no hard feelings about her sex scenes with Robert Pattinson. The Oscar winner revealed the secret to feeling comfortable with the Twilight…
Trump has imposed a lot of tariffs. But here’s why collecting them can be hard
Emily Feng In a flurry of actions, President Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs on imports coming into the United States, before pausing or retracting many. Still, tariff levels are higher than before Trump took office, as his administration seeks to boost U.S. manufacturing and raise revenue. But collecting on these tariffs is another matter. The…
UK now best placed country on trade – Reeves
The UK is now in a better place on trade “than any other country in the world”, the chancellor has claimed. Rachel Reeves said Britain’s economic growth was on course to be upgraded as a result of the country’s recent three trade deals agreed with the US, India and the EU. Reeves suggested the government…
TikToker Mikayla Nogueira Gives Update on Husband Cody After Rehab
TikToker Mikayla Nogueira, who revealed in April that her husband Cody Hawken was in rehab to battle his drug and alcohol addiction, gave an update on how “the light” is returning to his eyes. Get ready with Mikayla Nogueira as she gives a family update. Five weeks after her husband Cody Hawken finished a 45-day…
How Do Doctors Treat ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer like Joe Biden’s?
How Do Doctors Treat ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer like Joe Biden’s? What we know about Joe Biden’s cancer, prognosis and treatment options By Clara Moskowitz edited by Dean Visser President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Former president…
At least 50 migrants sent to El Salvador prison entered US legally, report finds
Cato analysis goes against Trump administration’s claim that only undocumented people were deported to Cecot At least 50 Venezuelan men sent by the Trump administration to a prison in El Salvador had entered the United States legally, according to a review by the Cato Institute. The report, published by the libertarian thinktank on Monday, analyzed…
Murder of Colombian model sparks outrage over rising femicides
María José Estupiñán, 22, was killed by a suspect who arrived at her house disguised as a delivery man, police say The murder of a Colombian model and influencer, now being investigated as a possible femicide, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed criticism of the country’s failure to protect women. María José Estupiñán, a 22-year-old…
How Dinosaurs Shaped Fruit Evolution
For Fruit Seeds, Humans Are Modern-Day Dinosaurs By physically engineering their environments, megafauna such as dinosaurs curbed fruit seed sizes—a role that now may be filled by humans By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! What do humans have in common with the dinosaurs that trampled through ancient…
What will a ‘reset’ deal mean for the UK’s economic growth?
There was much fanfare – and then lunch on the Thames – to mark the “reset” of the relationship between the UK and the EU with claims of a “huge” potential boost to growth. The deal does represent a significant breakthrough in deepening ties in the UK’s most important trading relationship and paves the way…
One/Size Powder Melt Is Finally Here & It’s a Glass Skin Must-Have
In an exclusive E! interview, Patrick Starrr shares how the new ONE/SIZE Powder Melt setting spray helps prevent cakey foundation and keeps your makeup looking fresh and radiant all day. We interviewed Patrick Starrr because we think you’ll like his picks. The products featured are from Patrick’s brand ONE/SIZE. Our writers and editors independently determine what…
Mexico mourns two navy cadets killed when ship crashed into Brooklyn Bridge
América Sánchez and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos died in the wreck that injured 22 other crew members Mexico is grieving two cadets in the country’s navy that were killed on Saturday when the tall training ship Cuauhtémoc crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge. América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died in the wreck…
How treatable is prostate cancer? A doctor reacts to Biden’s diagnosis
By Rachel Treisman Former President Joe Biden’s office announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. But it said the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive, “which allows for effective management.” Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the U.S. after…
Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC earlier than planned after antisemitism row
Gary Lineker is set to leave the BBC, with an announcement expected on Monday. Speculation is mounting the 64-year-old will step down after he presents his final Match of the Day next weekend. It is understood that Lineker, listed as the highest-paid BBC presenter, will also no longer present the corporation’s coverage of the World…
American Idol Season 23 Winner Revealed
American Idol crowned a season 23 winner May 18, with host Ryan Seacrest announcing the results after finalists John Foster, Breanna Nix and Jamal Roberts performed alongside major celebrities. A new American Idol winner is stepping into the spotlight. Host Ryan Seacrest announced Jamal Roberts as the season 23 champion during the May 18 finale as…
Dry spring weather to make way for rain in parts of Europe
Polar jet stream to break down areas of high pressure, while cold winds could bring snow to South Africa The extremely dry spring weather in north-western Europe has continued this month, with swathes of the UK, northern France, the Low Countries and Germany receiving just 10% of their normal May rainfall. The summery conditions, caused…
As Oceans Warm, Scientists Fight to Save Lush Kelp Forests
See the Lush Kelp Forests Scientists Are Fighting for as Oceans Warm New research helps the “ocean’s veins” thrive under heat stress By Avery Schuyler Nunn edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! While free diving to photograph kelp forests along the California coastline, I’ve viscerally felt the consequences of finiteness…
Pope Leo, Taking Helm of a Divided Church, Urges Unity
Pope Leo XIV Presiding over a Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Leo was inaugurated as the first American pope, in a ceremony filled with ancient and symbolic rituals. By Jason Horowitz Reporting from Vatican City Leo XIV on Sunday celebrated an outdoor Mass formally inaugurating him as the 267th pope of the Roman…
Analysis: Biden’s cancer diagnosis is another formidable challenge
Joe Biden’s half-century in politics has been an exercise in overcoming adversity. From the death of his wife and young daughter in a car accident in 1972, to two early and unsuccessful presidential bids, to the death of his eldest son at just 46, his decades in Washington have been defined by tragedy but often…
Low prices and Trump’s trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink
Kirk Siegler EATON, Wash. – Back in the New Deal era, the Northwest’s mighty rivers were dammed allowing barges to cheaply bring grain from the wheat fields of eastern Washington to the coast for export. Today, at ports along the Snake River, trucks unload grain to five-storey high bins along the banks. Most barges that…
Why Sister Wives’ Madison Brush Wants to Apologize to Robyn’s Kids
Perhaps Sister Wives‘ Madison Brush would agree that love should be multiplied, not divided. On the series’ May 18 episode, she revealed why she’d like to mend the rift with Robyn Brown’s kids. After saying a final farewell to late brother Garrison Brown, Sister Wives star Madison Brush was ready to let go of some…
Campaigners seek help amid search for victims of Argentina’s military dictatorship
Families of the ‘disappeared’ say kidnapped children may be living across Europe Women whose relatives were murdered and disappeared under Argentina’s military dictatorship will meet EU officials in Brussels on Monday to seek support for expanded DNA testing to identify missing children. A delegation from the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo, a campaigning group, will…
Joe Biden Diagnosed With “Aggressive Form” of Prostate Cancer
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread, his personal office said in a statement May 18. Joe Biden is facing a major health battle. The former President of the United States, 82, was recently diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer that has spread…
Joe Biden diagnosed with ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, a statement from his office said on Sunday. Biden, 82, was diagnosed on Friday after he saw a doctor last week for urinary symptoms. The cancer is a more aggressive form of the disease, characterised by a Gleason…
A deadly explosion outside a California fertility clinic is investigated as terrorism
By Joe Hernandez A fatal explosion outside a California fertility clinic Saturday morning is being investigated as an act of terrorism, according to an FBI official. One person was killed and four were injured in the weekend blast that sent debris flying across multiple blocks in all directions, said Akil Davis, assistant director in charge…
Israeli forces besiege Gaza hospital as Hamas offers truce terms
Israeli forces have besieged a hospital in northern Gaza as they continue an offensive to seize territory in the Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry has said. Medical staff and patients at the Indonesian Hospital, in Beit Lahia, came under “heavy fire… preventing the arrival of patients, medical staff, and supplies”, the ministry said on Sunday.…
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science
New Google AI Chatbot Tackles Complex Math and Science A Google DeepMind system improves chip designs and addresses unsolved math problems but has not been rolled out to researchers outside the company By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine DeepMind says that AlphaEvolve has helped to improve the design of AI chips. Google DeepMind has used…
‘What the Hell Just Happened’ to the UK Eurovision entry?
Oh no, not again. For the third year in a row, the UK has crashed out at Eurovision, taking 19th place out of a possible 26. It feels particularly cruel this time because our contestants, Remember Monday, got a lot of things right with their song, What the Hell Just Happened. Most notably, they could…
Mexican Navy ship crashes into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge
At least 22 people have been injured and three remain in a serious condition the after a Mexican Navy training ship crashed into New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge. Footage shows the towering masts of the Cuauhtémoc clipping the bridge as the sailing vessel was passing under the famous structure on Saturday evening. Parts of the…
Aubrey O’Day Reacts to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Kids Supporting Him
Aubrey O’Day shared her thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ supporting him inside the courtroom at his sex trafficking trial. Aubrey O’Day has some thoughts on Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ kids attending his sex trafficking trial. The 41-year-old, a former member of his past girl group Danity Kane, spoke out after his children—which include Quincy, 33, Justin, 31,…
Mexican navy ship hits Brooklyn Bridge during promotional tour
Three of the ship’s masts could be seen snapping and partially collapsing after they brushed the bridge in New York City A Mexican navy sailing ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday during a promotional tour in New York City, the top of its mast brushing the iconic span as it sailed through the East…
‘Napalm Girl’ may be work of different photographer, World Press Photo says
Photo from Vietnam war is now at centre of controversy after documentary claimed it was taken by someone else The World Press Photo group has suspended the attribution of authorship for one on the most famous press photographs ever taken, after a new documentary challenged 50 years of accepted journalism history. The photo, officially titled…
Dakota Johnson Details Being Cut Off Financially From Dad Don Johnson
Dakota Johnson recalled how she had to forge her own acting career after high school when her dad cut her off as part of an ultimatum. Dakota Johnson was fifty shades of determined to make it on her own when she officially began her acting career. After not getting accepted into the famous Juilliard School…
Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
Donald Trump says he will be speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Monday about ending the war in Ukraine, saying the call would be about “stopping the ‘bloodbath’”. In a post on Truth Social, the US president said the call would take place at 10:00 EDT (14:00 GMT) and he would then…
Latin American leaders spend millions to influence Trump’s White House
El Salvador’s Bukele has scored an Oval Office Trump meeting, nuclear deal and US prison support US government records reveal Latin American leaders have spent millions hiring Washington’s top lobbyists to push for a laundry list of requests – from free-trade deals, security assistance and energy investments – to be heard by the Trump administration,…
How Measles, Polio and Other Eliminated Diseases Could Roar Back If U.S. Vaccination Rates Fall
See the Dramatic Consequences of Vaccination Rates Teetering on a ‘Knife’s Edge’ As U.S. childhood vaccination rates sway on a “knife’s edge,” new 25-year projections reveal how slight changes in national immunization could improve—or drastically reverse—the prevalence of measles, polio, rubella and diphtheria By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser Measles, rubella, polio and…
Why Heather Rae El Moussa Is Sick of Being Compared to Christina Haack
Though Heather Rae El Moussa is so flippin’ sick of the comparisons of her and husband Tarek El Moussa’s ex-wife Christina Haack, the HGTV star told E! News they’ve learned to “laugh it off.” Heather Rae El Moussa would love if fans could stop flipping out over her similarities to husband Tarek El Moussa‘s ex…
Hamas says new Gaza talks have begun, hours after Israel launched major offensive
Hamas says its negotiators have opened a new round of talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza, hours after Israel launched a major offensive. Taher al-Nounou, an adviser to the head of Hamas, told the BBC a new round of negotiations had officially begun in Doha on Saturday. There were no preconditions from either…
Opinion: A wealth of wisdom for a bargain price
Scott Simon There’s a new reason to go through that pile of papers you’ve plunked somewhere. Tests have established that a supposedly “unofficial” copy of the Magna Carta resting in the files of the Harvard Law School library for decades is an original, and, “one of the world’s most valuable documents.” The law school reportedly…
Venezuelans deported by Trump are victims of ‘torture’, lawyers allege
Lawyers hired by Venezuela have been unable to confirm ‘proof of life’ for 252 migrants imprisoned in El Salvador Lawyers for 252 Venezuelans deported by the Trump administration and imprisoned in El Salvador for two months have alleged that the migrants are victims of physical and emotional “torture”. A law firm hired by the Venezuelan…
‘Epic Factopia!:’ A Book Review
Factopia is back, and this time it’s EPIC! Epic Factopia is the 8th book in the series of interconnected fact books by Rose Davidson and Andy Smith. I’ve reviewed a number of these before, so you know the drill! The book’s subtitle is “Follow the Trail of 400 Extreme Facts, so we can expect more…
RFK, Jr. Is Completely Wrong about Autism, Say Scientists and Parents
What RFK, Jr. Got Wrong about Autism, according to Scientists A coalition of autism scientists has formed to counter RFK, Jr.’s misrepresentations of science and of autism spectrum disorder By Allison Parshall Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a news conference at the Department of Health and Human Services…
Wisconsin judge’s case is rare but not unprecedented. There’s another near Boston
By Tovia Smith A Wisconsin judge pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges that she helped an undocumented immigrant facing misdemeanor battery charges slip out of her courtroom to evade immigration authorities. Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan denies any wrongdoing and is asking for her case to be thrown out. Bringing criminal charges in a…
Supreme court blocks Trump bid to resume deportations under 1798 law
Administration’s appeal to quickly deport Venezuelans under Alien Enemies Act rejected with two dissenting The supreme court has rejected the Trump administration’s request to remove a temporary block on deportations of Venezuelans under a rarely used 18th-century wartime law. Over two dissenting votes, the justices acted on an emergency appeal from lawyers for Venezuelan men…
Two firefighters and man killed in business park blaze named
Both firefighters worked at Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Mr Sadler was also part of the London Fire Brigade, Thames Valley Police said. Two more firefighters sustained serious injuries and remain in hospital, Oxfordshire County Council said. The fire was reported at about 18:30 BST on Thursday and rapidly spread through a former aircraft…
First Personalized CRISPR Treatment Gives Baby New Lease on Life
In World First, Baby Receives Personalized CRISPR Gene-Editing Treatment A CRISPR treatment seems to have been effective for a baby’s devastating disease, but it is not clear whether such bespoke therapies can be widely applied By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine KJ Muldoon, a baby born with a genetic disease that affected his ability to…
Sun, Sand, and 60% Off? J.Crew Outlet’s Serving Summer Looks for Less
Vacation dresses, swimsuits, and warm-weather staples are all on sale—plus an extra 20% off $125+. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. If your summer wardrobe is feeling a little “meh,” J.Crew Outlet just dropped the cure: a sizzling…
Mexican woman charged in US with supplying arms to ‘terrorist’ drug cartel
María Del Rosario Navarro, 39, accused of conspiring to provide material support to Jalisco New Generation cartel A 39-year-old woman has become the first Mexican national to be indicted in the United States on charges of providing material support to a cartel designated as a foreign terrorist organization, according to the US Department of Justice.…
Loneliness Is Inflaming Our Bodies—And Our Politics
Opinion Loneliness Is Inflaming Our Bodies—And Our Politics Medical research shows that social isolation is a serious chronic stressor. You can say something similar about its impact on our political system By Kim Samuel Hannah Arendt has been on my mind a lot lately. The 20th-century German-Jewish political philosopher escaped the Nazi Holocaust, and won…
Travis Kelce Makes Cheeky Taylor Swift Remark at Auction
Travis Kelce proved he’s his girlfriend Taylor Swift’s biggest fan as he had a playful response to a personal item she donated to his best friend and teammate Patrick Mahomes’ charity. Travis Kelce doesn’t have a blank space for Taylor Swift memorabilia. That’s because he already owns it. The Kanas City Chiefs tight end supported…
Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers say
Nearly 100 people, including children, have been killed in a large-scale Israeli ground, air and sea attack launched early Friday in north Gaza, the Hamas-run civil defence and residents have said. The civil defence said at least nine homes and tents housing civilians had been bombed overnight and it had received dozens of calls from…
Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
Listen to Damian read this article On a warm morning earlier this month, a group of Metropolitan Police diplomatic protection officers sat in an anteroom off the ornate entrance hall in London’s Lancaster House, sipping tea and nibbling chocolate biscuits, while upstairs a core group of European politicians discussed the future of European cooperation. It…
Too Hot in Bed? Shop 10 Cooling Bedding Must-Haves
Hot sleepers, it’s time to chill out. Discover your new favorite cool-down essentials from Slumber Cloud, Bare Home, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Temperature regulation could be one of the reasons you’re having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and getting…
Guyana soldiers attacked three times in 24 hours amid tensions with Venezuela
Countries dispute ownership of Essequibo, oil-rich region where Venezuela claims it will hold elections this month Guyanese soldiers have come under attack three times in 24 hours in an oil-rich border region also claimed by neighboring Venezuela, which says it will hold elections there this month. Armed men in civilian clothing carried out three separate…
Lana Condor’s Target Picks Will Instantly Upgrade Your Summer
Lana Condor shares her favorite affordable Target finds for summer. From statement beach towels to her go-to maxi dress, these picks make seasonal upgrades feel playful and on-trend. We interviewed Lana Condor because we think you’ll like her picks. Lana is a paid spokesperson for Target. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and…
MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes
MPs will debate a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales for the first time since significant changes were made to it. The bill passed the first stage of the Commons last November – but since then the details have been pored over and dozens of amendments added by both sides. A vote…
Dick’s Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker for $2.4 billion
Alina Selyukh Athletic retailer Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to buy Foot Locker, the seller of shoes in many a shopping mall, for about $2.4 billion. Dick’s is the largest sports retail chain in the U.S. It’s been on strong financial footing, but it doesn’t have reach outside the country. Foot Locker, for its part, has…
Judge dismisses trespassing charges against people crossing US-Mexico border
New Mexico judge rules immigrants did not know they were entering US military zone, marking setback for Trump A federal judge in New Mexico on Thursday dismissed trespassing charges against dozens of immigrants caught in a new military zone on the US-Mexico border, marking a setback for Trump administration efforts to raise penalties for unlawful…
Liver King: What to Know About the Man Who Ate Raw Meat for Years
“Liver King” Brian Johnson—the subject of the Netflix documentary Untold: The Liver King—spent years living on a raw meat diet consisting of beef livers and testicles. Find out where he is now. The Liver King is no longer living on just meat. Brian Johnson, a fitness influencer who spent years promoting an “ancestral lifestyle” consisting…
‘Supersonic’ Planes Could Make a Comeback in the U.S. after Decades-Long Ban
Lawmakers Push to Legalize Emissions-Heavy ‘Supersonic’ Planes A bill to repeal the ban on supersonic flights over the U.S. could increase the demand for the gas-guzzling jets from around a dozen to as many as 240 By Corbin Hiar & E&E News The Concorde, seen above as it is returned to the Intrepid Museum last…
UK economy is growing more than expected – how optimistic should you be?
The UK economy grew by 0.7% at the start of this year. This was better than expected, but this level of growth is not predicted to last. The numbers matter because a higher growth rate usually means people are getting paid a little bit more, can spend more and more jobs are created. Before the…
Summer House Merch That’ll Help You “Send It” All Season Long
Get ready to send it with these Summer House-themed crewnecks, tote bags, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. There’s no better way to get in the mood for summer than by watching the latest season of Bravo’s hit show Summer House.…
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy arrives in Turkey for talks with Russia, without Putin
By Joanna Kakissis , Charles Maynes KYIV and MOSCOW — Hopes for substantive talks in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine faded on Thursday, after days of intense speculation that Russian President Vladimir Putin and perhaps even President Trump would attend. Only one leader — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — showed up in Turkey. He last…
Mexican beauty influencer shot dead during TikTok live stream
Death of Valeria Márquez, 23, being investigated as femicide, says Jalisco state prosecutor A young Mexican social media influencer, known for her videos about beauty and makeup, was brazenly shot to death during a TikTok live stream, in an incident that sent shock waves through a country that faces high levels of gender-based violence. The…
Trump’s Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA’s Plans to Find Alien Life
Opinion Federal Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA’s Plans to Find Alien Life By Michael L. Wong An artist’s illustration of a potentially habitable exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf star. We’ve never been so close to discovering life beyond Earth. Our generation could be the one that finds it—provided two essential ingredients exist. First, that there’s…
Dozens are killed in overnight airstrikes on southern Gaza city, hospital says
By The Associated Press KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Multiple airstrikes hit Gaza’s southern city of Khan Younis overnight into Thursday, killing more than 50 people in a second consecutive night of heavy bombing. The strikes come as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, visiting Gulf states but not Israel. There had been…
Reeves says UK ‘beginning to turn corner’ as growth beats forecasts
The UK economy is “beginning to turn a corner”, the chancellor has said, after it grew by more than expected in the first three months of the year. Rachel Reeves told the BBC the 0.7% growth in the January-to-March period was “very encouraging”. It was stronger than the 0.6% that analysts had forecast, and was…
Trump USDA Restores Climate Information for Farmers after Lawsuit
USDA Reverses Course and Restores Climate Information for Farmers Facing a lawsuit, the Department of Agriculture says it will restore climate-related websites that the agency erased after President Donald Trump took office By Lesley Clark & E&E News Harvesting soybeans in Jarrettsville, Maryland. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | The Trump administration has…
Major Canada wildfire kills two and forces 1,000 people to evacuate homes
Manitoba experiences unusually hot conditions after authorities warned this fire season could be devastating A major wildfire burning in central Canada has killed two people and forced 1,000 more to evacuate their homes, kicking off a fire season authorities warn could prove devastating. Canadian federal police confirmed on Wednesday that two people died in the…
Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images show
Israel is preparing a series of sites in Gaza that could be used as distribution centres for humanitarian aid in a controversial new plan, satellite images show. The Israeli government suspended food and medicine deliveries into Gaza in March. Ministers said the move, which has been condemned by UN, European and Middle Eastern leaders, was…
The Influencer-Approved Eyeshadow Hack That Works for All Eyelids
Beauty and lifestyle influencer Kat James shares her eyeshadow tips and tricks for all ages. Plus, shop affordable makeup picks starting at $6. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. In case you haven’t heard, eyeshadow has made a major comeback in 2025. However,…
Halle Bailey Requests Sole Custody of Son After DDG’s Alleged Attacks
Halle Bailey was granted sole physical and legal custody of her and ex DDG’s son Halo until June 4 after filing for a restraining order against the rapper, according to docs obtained by E! News. Warning: This story discusses allegations of domestic violence and emotional abuse. Halle Bailey has taken steps to protect her son…
Putin not on Kremlin list of officials attending Ukraine peace talks in Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin is not among the names listed by the Kremlin as due to attend peace talks on the war in Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday, despite calls from Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky for him to attend. Russia’s delegation will instead be headed by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, according to the Kremlin statement. Zelensky…
Strange Formations on Venus Hint at Ongoing Geological Activity
By Elise Cutts edited by Lee Billings “Venus works differently than the Earth but not as different as what was originally assumed,” says the study’s co-lead author Anna Gülcher of the University of Bern in Switzerland. “We should think of tectonics as not just a black-and-white picture.” If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our…