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What are tariffs, who pays them, and could they hurt US consumers?
Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs on goods entering the US from Canada, Mexico and China. The US president signed an executive order putting a 25% tariff – or tax on imports – on all goods coming from Canada and Mexico, to get both countries to crack down on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. Goods…
Trump aid spending freeze halts leading malaria vaccine programme
Global collaboration with US researchers likely to be set back by years, including on spread of drug-resistant HIV A flagship programme to create malaria vaccines has been halted by the Trump administration, in just one example of a rippling disruption to health research around the globe since the new US president took power. The USAid…
These Most Shocking Grammys Moments Will Leave You Speechless
Ahead of the 67th Grammy Awards held at Crypto.com Arena Feb. 2, hosted by Trevor Noah, it’s time to look back at the wild moments from past shows that are still memorable today. It’s time for music’s biggest night. And while the Grammys—hosted by Trevor Noah for the fifth consecutive time—hands out its awards annually,…
How world responds to Trump’s tariffs is what matters next
It was not a bluff, the tariffs are here – and this is just the opening salvo from the Oval Office. The world trading system has not been here before. A slide towards a wider trade conflict is very much on the cards, as President Trump prepares similar tariffs firstly against Europe, and then at…
NASA’s Latest Asteroid Sample Hints at Life’s Extraterrestrial Origins
Asteroid Bennu Is Packed with Life’s Building Blocks, New Studies Confirm Material retrieved from the asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft shows that all the basic building blocks of life were astonishingly widespread in the early solar system By Mike Zeitz edited by Lee Billings A view of the OSIRIS-REx sample canister, containing material from…
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
Stampede at Festival in India Stampede at Festival in India Stampede at Festival in India The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies. The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that…
D.C. crash investigators focus on altitude and vision quality of helicopter crew
Emma Bowman Three days after the midair collision of an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger plane near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, air safety investigators said on Saturday that they are still working to fill in some key details that could point to the cause of the crash. They are looking into whether…
Trump airstrikes target ‘senior IS attack planner’ in Somalia
The US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, indicated multiple jihadists were killed and no civilians were harmed The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) operatives in Somalia, the first attacks in the country during Donald Trump’s second term as president. The strikes were carried out against IS-Somalia in the Golis Mountains, in…
Trump Funding Freeze Could Set Disaster Recovery Back ‘for Years’
Trump Funding Freeze Could Set Disaster Recovery Back ‘for Years’ President Donald Trump’s sudden move to freeze federal grants is hitting states where people are struggling to recover from wildfires and hurricanes By Thomas Frank, Anne C. Mulkern, Andres Picon & E&E News A person assesses damages of his house after Hurricane Helene made landfall…
Karla Sofía Gascón Once Called Costar Selena Gomez a “Rich Rat”
Karla Sofía Gascón allegedly insulted her Emilia Pérez costar Selena Gomez while commenting on a post that debunked feud rumors between the singer and Hailey Bieber. Another past controversial social media message allegedly posted by Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón has been unearthed ahead of the 2025 ceremony. According to an image of a Twitter exchange published…
Trump imposes tariffs but Canada and Mexico hit back
US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on all goods imported from America’s three largest trading partners, China, Mexico and Canada. Trump said the US would impose tariffs beginning on Tuesday of 25% on Canada and Mexico, and 10% on China. Canadian energy faces a lower 10% tariff. He had threatened to impose…
Latin America Gets Into Deal-Making Mode for Rubio’s Visit
Trump Administration Trump Administration Trump Administration After a barrage of threats from President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now tasked with trying to reap cooperation from Latin America. By Maria Abi-HabibAnnie CorrealEmiliano Rodríguez MegaJames Wagner and David Bolaños Maria Abi-Habib, Annie Correal, Emiliano Rodríguez Mega and James Wagner reported from Mexico City, and…
Teddy Swims Shares Parenting Advice From Thomas Rhett
Best New Artist Grammy nominee Teddy Swims exclusively told E! News what parenting advice his pal Thomas Rhett gave him ahead of the birth of his first baby. Prepare to lose control when you see Teddy Swims at the 2025 Grammy Awards. The singer, who is nominated for Best New Artist at the Feb. 2…
Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took control of Goma, a…
AI-generated child sex abuse images targeted with new laws
Four new laws will tackle the threat of child sexual abuse images generated by artificial intelligence (AI), the government has announced. The Home Office says that, to better protect children, the UK will be the first country in the world to make it illegal to possess, create or distribute AI tools designed to create child…
At least 770 killed in Goma, east DRC in fighting with Rwanda-backed M23
Rebels had captured the city in January in major escalation of 10-year-old conflict At least 773 people were killed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo’s largest city of Goma and its vicinity this week amid fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels who captured the city in a major escalation of a decade-long conflict, Congolese authorities have…
Three Israeli hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners released
Three Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza were released from captivity on Saturday, in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners held by Israel. Yarden Bibas, 34, Ofer Kalderon, 53, and Keith Siegel, 65, were handed over to the Red Cross – the latest hostages to be released as part of a ceasefire deal struck…
Why Teen Mom’s Leah Messer Is Ready to Embrace Life as a “Cat Lady”
More than two years after Leah Messer split with fiancé Jaylan Mobley, the Teen Mom star says her life is just, uh, purr-fect as is. As she told E! News, “I think everything will fall into place.” With all due respect to The Beatles and their impossibly catchy hit, Leah Messer would quibble with the…
As Trump vows to embrace fossil fuels, U.S. climate policy won’t change quickly
Jeff Brady President Trump wants to redirect the federal government away from former President Joe Biden’s climate agenda and toward an even deeper embrace of fossil fuels. “We will drill, baby, drill,” Trump said to cheers from supporters at his inauguration speech on Jan. 20. His burst of climate and energy executive orders was quickly…
Life After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took…
Inside the Fabulous World of Kylie Jenner’s Kids Stormi and Aire
Life for Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi Webster and son Aire Webster—shared with ex Travis Scott—could almost be mistaken for normal, minus the designer labels, private jets and tricked-out birthdays. There’s nothing all that unusual about a celebrity alighting from a private jet, snug in a furry full-length coat. It’s a little less common when that scene-stealer is…
How Many Planets Are in the Solar System?
The UniverseFridays How Many Planets Are in the Solar System? The number of planets that orbit the sun depends on what you mean by “planet,” and that’s not so easy to define By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings All eight of the solar system’s “major” planets appear in this illustration, but the actual number…
Canada will bring ‘forceful but reasonable’ retaliation to Trump tariffs, Trudeau says
White House has claimed goods shipped from Canada and Mexico to the US would face a 25% levy starting Saturday Justin Trudeau says Canada will bring a “forceful but reasonable” retaliation to any tariffs imposed by the US as his country braces for the economic fallout of a trade war. “I won’t sugarcoat it –…
Medical jet with six on board crashes into Philadelphia neighbourhood
A small medical transport plane crashed into several buildings in north-east Philadelphia on Friday evening, setting homes and vehicles ablaze and injuring people on the ground. The plane had been on a medical transport mission, carrying a child patient and her mother, and four crew members. “We know that there will be loss,” Pennsylvania Gov…
Moo Deng, the Toddler Hippopotamus, Still Has Star Power
Thailand Dispatch The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm? Thailand Dispatch The pygmy hippopotamus, now 6 months old, is Thailand’s biggest celebrity, and the crowds keep flocking. What explains her charm? Moo Deng walking around her enclosure with her mother, Jona, in…
Plane Crashes in Pennsylvania 2 Days After American Airlines Collision
Two days after an American Airlines flight crashed in Washington, D.C., an air ambulance carrying six passengers—including a pediatric patient—crashed down in Northeast Philadelphia. Another plane crash has tragically occurred on U.S. soil. An air ambulance crashed down in Philadelphia around 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 soon after departing to head to the Springfield-Branson National…
Belgium Forms a Government After 7 Months of Squabbling
The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole. By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels Belgium reached an agreement to form a coalition government on Friday, the nation’s monarchy announced, ending seven months of partisan squabbling over deeply…
Rubio to visit Central America with migration and Panama canal on agenda
US secretary of state to visit region amid concern over Trump threat to ‘take back’ canal and tensions over China Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, will travel to Central America this week on a five-country tour that will focus on limiting migration to the United States, curbing Chinese influence in the region and…
A 2nd U.S. judge says Trump administration must pause its federal spending freeze
By NPR Washington Desk A judge with the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze payments for grants and other programs. The Friday ruling stems from a lawsuit filed earlier this week by Democratic attorneys general in 22 states and…
Who Is Trump’s Acting FAA Chief, Chris Rocheleau?
Who Is Trump’s Pick for Acting FAA Chief, Chris Rocheleau? Chris Rocheleau, Trump’s pick for acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration, has been a longtime agency official and has acknowledged the need to address global warming By Mike Lee & E&E News President Donald Trump on Thursday named Chris Rocheleau (right) as acting head…
Helicopter black box recovered from Washington DC plane crash site
Officials have recovered the cockpit voice recorder – also known as the black box – from the helicopter involved in the plane crash that killed 67 people at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday. Emergency responders are planning to ramp up operations over the weekend to recover the debris from the site. There were…
Will Asteroid 2024 YR24 Strike Earth in 2032?
Newfound Asteroid May Hit Earth in 2032, Scientists Say The possibility of the asteroid 2024 YR4 impacting our planet might not be ruled out until 2028, raising the prospect we’ll need to prepare for the worst By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings An illustration of an asteroid approaching Earth. In late December astronomers using…
Alix Earle Has a Winning Recipe for Your Post-Super Bowl Hangover
Ahead of Super Bowl 2025, Alix Earle teamed up with Carl’s Jr. for Hangover Burger Monday to help football fans fight off those post-party blues. Dreading that post-Super Bowl hangover? Allow Alix Earle to assist. To help football fans recover from the big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, the TikToker…
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about diversity schemes and the Washington plane crash
In a news conference on Thursday, Trump said that under Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden candidates with “severe intellectual and psychiatric disabilities” could be hired as air traffic controllers (ATCs). He suggested, without offering any evidence, that this could be to blame for the crash. When challenged by reporters about why he thought this,…
Hamas Names 3 Hostages It Says Will Be Freed This Weekend
Middle East Tensions Keith Siegel, an American-Israeli, will be released along with Yarden Bibas and Ofer Kalderon in exchange for about 90 Palestinians being held in Israeli prisons, the group said. By Aaron Boxerman Reporting from Jerusalem Hamas on Friday announced the names of three hostages — including an American citizen — whom it said…
Trump to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China
US neighbors hit with 25% tariff and China with 10% as Trudeau pledges ‘forceful but reasonable’ response Donald Trump has vowed to impose sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting this weekend, potentially setting the stage for a damaging trade war between the US and three of its biggest trading partners. Trump also threatened…
‘I curse this war’: hunger and fear in Goma after rebel takeover
M23 rebel group swept into Congolese city after a rapid advance in recent weeks People living in Goma on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern border with Rwanda have spoken of their fear and acute hunger after the M23 rebel group swept into the city earlier this week. “We are very afraid. This situation…
Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón Apologizes for Past Offensive Tweets
Emilia Pérez Karla Sofía Gascón is expressing her remorse. The Emilia PérezGeorge Floyd and diversity at the Oscars that recently resurfaced. “I want to acknowledge the conversation around my past social media posts that have caused hurt,” Gasón shared in a statement to NBC News via a Netflix spokesperson Jan. 30. “As someone in a…
How the World Is Reeling From Trump’s Aid Freeze
Trump Administration Trump Administration Trump Administration President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader. President Trump’s order to halt most foreign aid has intensified humanitarian crises and raised questions about the United States’ reliability as a global leader. Delivering…
Investigation into the fatal plane-helicopter crash. And, future of nuclear testing
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. Federal investigators have retrieved the cockpit voice and flight data recorders from the American Airlines jet that collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night. The…
Prince Andrew’s Newsnight interview was ‘ill advised’, aide told alleged spy
A senior aide to Prince Andrew privately admitted to an alleged Chinese spy that the duke’s BBC Newsnight interview had been “ill advised”, court documents show. Files disclosed to the BBC and other media outlets reveal how the prince’s aide Dominic Hampshire thanked Yang Tengbo for standing by the embattled duke in the months after…
Here’s How Quickly Could Polio Return to the U.S. without Vaccines
Polio Vaccines Saved America from the Disease. What Happens if We Lose Them? Polio, a disease that can cause lifelong paralysis, has been eliminated from the U.S. Experts fear a resurgence if lifesaving vaccines are revoked under the new administration By Tara Haelle edited by Lauren J. Young A healthcare worker gives an oral vaccine…
Family Guy Secrets That Are Anything but Shallow and Pedantic
Twenty-six years ago, Seth MacFarlane‘s Family Guy debuted on FOX and viewers met the Griffin family. Learn about the show’s history and how Mila Kunis, Alex Borstein and Seth Green got their roles. Citizens of Quahog, raise a glass of Pawtucket Patriot Ale. Because Family Guy is celebrating its 26th anniversary. On Jan. 31, 1999—after…
Editor’s note: Reporting the midair collision will focus on facts and people’s stories
Russell Lewis It’s been nearly 60 hours since an American Airlines regional jet and U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided in mid-air as the jet attempted to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 people on both aircraft are believed to have died. In the past day we’ve learned information that helps our…
Sara Sharif family court judges named after appeal
Three judges who oversaw Family Court hearings involving Sara Sharif in the years before she was murdered can be named for the first time following a legal appeal. Sara’s father Urfan Sharif, 43, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, have been jailed for life for her murder in Woking, Surrey in 2023. Following their convictions, the…
Kremlin Chokes YouTube Service, but Russians Find Ways Around It
The Kremlin is trying to cripple YouTube in Russia, internet experts say, pushing some people to state-controlled domestic alternatives. But many Russians have found workarounds. By Paul Sonne Reporting from Berlin He blocked Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. He signed a censorship law that led TikTok to disable its functions. President Vladimir V. Putin has clamped…
Weather tracker: Elvis shakes Madagascar after Europe’s triple threat
Low pressure strengthens to tropical cyclone status in Indian Ocean, while European windstorm season rages on A compact and stationary area of low pressure brought a sustained period of heavy rain to southern parts of Madagascar this week, with weather stations at Taolagnaro and Toliara recording five-day rainfall totals of 178mm and 196mm respectively, with…
Black boxes found as officials examine staffing shortage in DC plane crash
The black boxes for a commercial flight that crashed into a military helicopter in Washington DC have been located, as questions mount about staffing and other close calls at the airport where the plane was landing. Normally two people manage air traffic control for helicopters and airplanes flying in the area – one of the…
Kyiv’s Mayor Feuds With President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War The mayor, Vitali Klitschko, who has had a tense relationship with President Volodymyr Zelensky, accused him of trying to usurp the powers of elected officials in the capital. By Maria Varenikova Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Internal political tensions in Ukraine have been rising in anticipation of a cease-fire that…
How Plane Accidents, like the DC Crash, Are Investigated
How Plane Accidents, like the DC Crash, Are Investigated The accident that resulted in a commercial airplane crashing into the Potomac yesterday will require air safety investigators to dig deep By Gary Stix edited by Dean Visser Emergency response units inspect airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport. A video camera…
Biggest US trading allies brace for a ‘game of chicken’ with Trump’s tariffs
Canada and Mexico draw plans to mitigate effect of duties Trump has threatened, possibly sparking a trade war America’s biggest trading partners are bracing for Donald Trump to impose sweeping tariffs on their exports after the US president repeated his threat to hit Canada and Mexico with new duties. Officials in Ottawa and Mexico City…
British-Egyptian dissident mulls giving up citizenship over failure to be released
Alaa Abd el-Fattah’s family reveal letters showing his despair after initial hopes David Lammy could get him freed from Cairo jail Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the British-Egyptian political dissident held in a Cairo jail for more than five years, has reached such a state of despair over the UK’s inability to secure his release that he…
Antidepressants harder to quit than heroin? Fact-checking RFK Jr.
By Brian Mann , Katia Riddle During his Senate confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suggested antidepressant drugs may be as addictive as heroin — a claim contradicted by research. Kennedy’s comment at Wednesday’s hearing was one of a number of controversial claims he has made about…
Syria’s New President Pledges Unity in First Address
Syria’s Civil War Syria’s Civil War Syria’s Civil War President Ahmed al-Shara vowed to be inclusive, but the way crucial decisions have been made has left some Syrians wary. By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria The newly appointed president of Syria, Ahmed al-Shara, pledged in a speech on Thursday to create an inclusive transitional…
Eight Israeli and Thai hostages released from Gaza
Eight more hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have been released amid chaotic scenes as part of the ceasefire deal with Israel. Three Israelis and five Thai nationals were handed over to the Red Cross by Hamas before being transferred to Israeli forces and taken to Israel. A total of 110 Palestinians were later released…
What we know about the midair crash near Washington, D.C.
By Jaclyn Diaz , Rachel Treisman , Scott Neuman , Russell Lewis Follow the latest coverage of the crash . Authorities believe there will likely be no survivors in the midair crash involving an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night in the skies above the nation’s capital. As of Thursday…
Europe’s Extremely Large Telescope Faces a New Dire Threat
World’s Largest Telescope Faces a New Dire Threat: Light Pollution from Renewable Energy Observatories in Chile’s Atacama Desert, including the world’s largest optical telescope, could be blinded by light pollution and other unwanted side effects from the proposed construction of a renewable energy megaproject By Katherine Helen Laliotis Europe’s Extremely Large Telescope, as seen at…
DRC leader calls for military recruits as Rwandan-backed rebels advance
President Tshisekedi vows ‘a vigorous and coordinated response’ to the M23 group Rwandan-backed rebels have pushed south and consolidated gains in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as international calls for restraint appeared to have little impact on the ground. Local sources told Agence France-Presse that fighters from the M23 group had seized two districts…
Rachael Kirkconnell Confronted Matt James Over Girl During First Split
The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell revealed the difficult details of her first breakup from Matt James in 2021, which came after racially insensitive photos of her resurfaced online. Rachael Kirkconnell is remembering the red flags during her relationship with Matt James. Nearly two weeks after the couple—who found love on season 25 of The Bachelor…
US and Russian figure skaters were on board crashed plane
A number of figure skaters – including six people associated with the Figure Skating Club of Boston – were among the passengers on board an aeroplane that hit a helicopter above Washington DC on Wednesday evening. The group from Boston include two former Russian world champions who are now coaches – Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim…
Pause on U.S. Funding Spreads Fear of H.I.V. Spike Across Africa
Trump Administration Trump Administration Trump Administration Patients and health care advocates said the abrupt decision to halt U.S. funding for a lifesaving H.I.V. program led to widespread confusion. The backtracking didn’t help. By John Eligon Reporting from Johannesburg As he does every three months, Sibusiso traveled on Wednesday morning to a clinic in the capital…
What Trump’s First Days Say about Science in the New Administration
Opinion What Trump’s First Days Say about Science in the New Administration By Michael S. Lubell & Philip Rubin edited by Daniel Vergano US President Donald Trump holds an executive order announcing the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, he just signed during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January…
Syria’s Ahmed al-Shara Named as President During Transitional Period
Syria’s Civil War Syria’s Civil War Syria’s Civil War The new leadership of the country said the rebel coalition leader, Ahmed al-Shara, would serve as president during a transitional period. By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria The rebel coalition that seized control of Syria last month appointed its leader, Ahmed al-Shara, as president of…
Romantic Jewelry Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Celebrate romantic love with the perfect jewelry gift. Shop pieces from our favorite jewelry brands, including Sterling Forever, Joey Baby, Eklexic, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Jewelry is a classic Valentine’s Day gift. If your special person wears it at…
Trump’s US aid freeze will drive migration from Latin America, experts warn
Abrupt decision to pause all foreign aid could exacerbate violence in region already struggling with organized crime The Trump administration’s abrupt decision to immediately pause all US foreign aid programmes could exacerbate violence in Latin America, driving more migration from a region already struggling with the rise of organised crime, experts have warned. The world’s…
How quickly could Rachel Reeves’ new plans boost growth?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday that “economic growth is the number one mission of this government” as she unveiled a series of proposals to boost the UK’s economy. But how quickly could the government get growth from the plans she announced? Critics have argued some of the projects – such as expanding Heathrow –…
American Airlines plane, Blackhawk helicopter collide midair near D.C.-area airport
Joel Rose A commercial airplane collided in midair with a Blackhawk helicopter as the jet was approaching a runway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, according to federal aviation officials. The accident happened as the jet, operated by regional carrier PSA Airlines on behalf of American Airlines, was attempting to land just…
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants over atrocities in Darfur
Karim Khan says civilians being targeted and communities destroyed in western region of Sudan The prosecutor for the international criminal court has said he is seeking arrest warrants for people accused of atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region, where the US and others have determined that a paramilitary group and its allies have perpetrated genocide. Karim…
Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón Denies Breaking Oscars Rule
Emilia Pérez’s Karla Sofía Gascón addressed accusations she violated Oscars rules by bad-mouthing fellow nominee Fernanda Torres, clarifying that the I’m Still Here star “has been a wonderful ally.” Karla Sofía Gascón is still here for her fellow Oscar nominee Fernanda Torres. The Emilia Pérez star denied speaking ill of the I’m Still Here performer—who she’s…
DeepSeek’s A.I. Chatbot Awkwardly Navigates China’s Censors
Asked about sensitive topics, the bot would begin to answer, then stop and delete its own work. It refused to answer questions like: “Who is Xi Jinping?” By Vivian Wang Vivian Wang, reporting from behind the Great Firewall, had an intriguing conversation with DeepSeek’s chatbot. As the world scrambles to understand DeepSeek — its sophistication,…
Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival: Many Feared Dead
Stampede at Festival in India People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said. By Hari Kumar and Anupreeta Das Hari Kumar reported from Prayagraj, India, and Anupreeta Das from New Delhi. At least 30 people were killed…
King involved in name change of Agincourt submarine that sparked ‘woke’ row
King Charles was involved in a decision to change the name of a new royal submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, a move that was branded “woke nonsense” by former defence secretary Grant Shapps, the BBC has been told. The name change was announced this week, and followed reports of concern within the Ministry…
Lammy tells Rwanda it is putting $1bn in aid ‘under threat’ in DRC invasion
UK foreign secretary issues direct warning during phone call with Rwandan president after escalation of conflict Rwanda has put $1bn of global aid under threat by taking part in the invasion of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the UK foreign secretary, David Lammy, has said. He made the direct warning in a phone call…
Italy sends 49 refugees to Albania in bid to resume disputed scheme
Latest push to process migrants in Balkan country despite court challenge comes amid increase in boat arrivals Italy has transported 49 people to Albania, in the latest push by Giorgia Meloni’s government to enforce a legally disputed plan to have asylum claims processed in the Balkan country as part of a hardline policy critics have…
TikToker Mikayla Nogueira Shares Side Effect of 60-Lb. Weight Loss
Beauty TikToker Mikayla Nogueira responded to fan speculation over why she hasn’t been wearing her wedding ring in her recent videos and detailed her weight loss journey. Mikayla Nogueira is clearing up the rumors. The TikToker, who wed Cody Hawken in 2023, responded to speculation after fans noticed that she wasn’t wearing her engagement ring…
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway as part of push for economic growth
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed a third runway at London’s Heathrow Airport as part of a fresh plan to get the UK’s sluggish economy growing. She said Heathrow expansion, which has been delayed for decades over environmental concerns, would “make Britain the world’s best connected place to do business”. In a wide-ranging speech to business…
He Survived 15 Months of War in Gaza, Then Died as Cease-Fire Neared
Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions Fighting claimed lives until the final moments before the truce between Israel and Hamas took effect. For some, an unexpected delay of a few hours proved deadly. By Bilal Shbair and Erika Solomon Bilal Shbair reported from Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. After more…
Two ways Trump aims to reshape government. And, how U.S. children are doing in school
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 is working to dramatically reshape the federal government, as shown by two actions this week. He has issued a sweeping memo to pause trillions of dollars in…
All That You Wanted to Know About She’s All That
It’s been 26 years since She’s All That debuted. Celebrate the anniversary by learning what went down behind the scenes of the star-studded Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook teen drama. This movie was all that. Case in point: She’s All That had Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook and all the elements of…
Chris Mason: Labour must make economic growth ideas work this time
Labour were talking about economic growth for months before the general election and they have been talking about it for months afterwards as well. The thing is, there hasn’t been any, or next to none of it. This is a problem, for the daily lives of millions of us, and the government’s prospects and popularity,…
Inside Colombia’s Crisis Over Trump’s Deportations
Trump Administration Trump Administration Trump Administration When Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused military planes carrying deportees, infuriating President Trump, he revealed how heated the question of deportations has become. When Colombia’s president, Gustavo Petro, refused military planes carrying deportees, infuriating President Trump, he revealed how heated the question of deportations has become. President Gustavo Petro…
Giorgia Meloni says she is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan warlord
Rome prosecutor launches investigation into controversial release of Osama Najim, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes Giorgia Meloni has said she is under investigation in connection with Italy’s unexpected release and repatriation last week of a Libyan general who is wanted for war crimes by the international criminal court. The Italian…
Reeves set to welcome Heathrow expansion as growth plans outlined
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to welcome Heathrow’s expansion on Wednesday, the BBC understands, as she reveals Labour’s latest plans for growth. A move to encourage in principle a planning application for a third runway at the airport will mark the first stage of the process and come as part of a major speech setting…
Fighting between DRC army and M23 rebels rages in eastern city of Goma
At least 100 people killed and 1,000 wounded in three days of heavy fighting in North Kivu Dead bodies lay on the streets and explosions and gunfire echoed across the largest city in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday, as fighting continued to rage between the army and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. Residents…
U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam
Large swaths of land in Southeast Asia are littered with unexploded bombs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam War. By Sui-Lee Wee and Anton L. Delgado The Vietnam War ended half a century ago, but American weapons from that era continue to kill people to this day. Unexploded bombs rained down by American troops…
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? Add These Gentle Products to Your Routine
Stop stripping stressed skin with harsh products—try these gentle picks from Bubble Skincare to The Outset. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. We’ve all tried a product that left our skin feeling stripped and irritated during our quest for glass skin. It’s a…
Justin Baldoni Made Comment on Blake Lively’s Boobs in 2 AM Voice Memo
Justin Baldoni made a comment to Blake Lively about having a “baby on your boob” in a voice memo he allegedly sent to the actress during the making of It Ends With Us. Justin Baldoni commented on Blake Lively‘s breastfeeding during the making of It Ends With Us, according to a leaked voice memo. In an…
Chastened by Past Wars, Kremlin Tries to Elevate Its Veterans
Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russia-Ukraine War Russians who fought in Chechnya and Afghanistan came home to silence and stigma. There’s a very public push to make things different this time. By Valerie Hopkins and Alina Lobzina Valerie Hopkins reported from Moscow and Alina Lobzina from London. When Ilya Rusinov returned to the Russian work force…
How Trump’s Order to Rename Gulf of Mexico and Denali Works
Can Trump Just Order New Names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains how maps’ place names, such as the Gulf of Mexico and Denali, are decided By Innisfree McKinnon & The Conversation US Morning light on Mt. Denali in Denali National Park. The following essay is reprinted with permission from The…
After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris
Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls. By Aryn Baker For the past three months, Ahmad Mehdi has been living in half a home. In October,…
Charities reeling from USAid freeze warn of ‘life or death’ effects
Abrupt order has done ‘serious damage’, say experts, with supply chains halted, HIV clinics struggling to source drugs and refugee camps facing loss of vital services Clinics in Uganda are scrambling to find new sources for vital HIV drugs, aid workers in Bangladesh fear refugee camp infrastructure will crumble, and mobile health units may have…
Expressive Faces Make People More Likable
Opinion Expressive Faces Make People More Likable Facial expressions do far more than just broadcast emotions By Eithne Kavanagh, Jamie Whitehouse & Bridget Waller edited by Daisy Yuhas A skilled card player—eyes hidden by dark shades and features kept as still as possible—looks at their hand. Any small giveaway that they’re bluffing or holding great…
Woman arrested for second time over girls’ school crash deaths
The driver of a car that crashed into a school tea party, killing two eight-year-old girls, has been rearrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Claire Freemantle, 48, previously expressed her “deepest sorrow” and said she had “no recollection of what took place” after the deaths of Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau in…
Allison Holker Details “Being Taken Advantage of” as a Teenager
Allison Holker recently reflected on her childhood struggles, detailing her experiences in her memoir. Allison Holker is reflecting on a painful past experience. The widow of Stephen “tWitch” Boss—who died by suicide in December 2022—is opening up about her personal life in her upcoming memoir This Far. In addition to detailing her late husband’s private…
DeepSeek a wake-up call for US tech firms, Trump says
US President Donald Trump has called the rise of Chinese company DeepSeek “a wake-up call” for the US tech industry, after the emergence of its artificial intelligence (AI) model triggered shockwaves on Wall Street. Shares in major tech firms such as Nvidia fell sharply, with the chip giant losing almost $600bn (£482bn) in market value.…
One of Europe’s most-wanted drug traffickers living in Sierra Leone, say Dutch prosecutors
Jos Leijdekkers, reportedly the son-in-law of African country’s president, was sentenced to 24 years in prison One of Europe’s most wanted men, the Dutch crime boss Jos Leijdekkers, is hiding out in Sierra Leone, Dutch prosecutors have said. The statement came after Dutch media published footage that appeared to show the violent drug trafficker at…
Uber Drivers Helped Evacuate L.A. during Wildfires—But Were Left Unprotected
Uber Drivers Helped Evacuate L.A.—But Were Left Unprotected Drivers for ride-hailing apps helped evacuate people during the recent wildfires in the Los Angeles area. But by classifying such workers as contractors, California’s Proposition 22 excludes them from state rules that require companies to protect employees from workplace exposure to smoke By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E…
Bachelor Grant Ellis Teases “Tough” Final Rose Ceremony
As The Bachelor’s Grant Ellis embarks on his journey to find true love, the reality star exclusively told E! News his final decision was far from easy. This story contains spoilers from the Jan. 27 episode of The Bachelor. There’s no easy way to say goodbye—just ask Grant Ellis. And the Bachelor star had to do…
China’s Tibet Dam Project Has Its Neighbors Worried
The hydropower dam, in quake-prone Tibet, is set to be the world’s biggest. But China has said little about the project, which could affect nearby countries. By Tiffany MayIsabelle Qian and Suhasini Raj Step aside, Three Gorges Dam. China’s latest colossal infrastructure project, if completed, will be the world’s largest hydropower dam, high up in…
Home secretary to reject call to widen extremism definition
The government is set to reject internal advice to widen the definition of extremism to include potentially violent environmentalists, the far left, conspiracy theorists and men prejudiced against women. The BBC has been told Home Secretary Yvette Cooper does not agree with the central findings of a rapid “sprint” report she commissioned last year, and…