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Winter fuel payments to be reinstated this year as PM challenged over U-turn
Changes to the winter fuel payment to allow more people to receive it will be in place this year, the chancellor has said. Rachel Reeves said more people would qualify for the allowance “this winter”, however details of the changes and who will be eligible remain unclear. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he…
Is NASA Ready for Death in Space?
Are We Ready for Death in Space? NASA has quietly taken steps to prepare for a death in space. We need to ask how nations will deal with this inevitability now, as more people start traveling off the planet By Peter Cummings In 2012 NASA stealthily slipped a morgue into orbit. No press release. No…
Black Death Plague Bacterium Became Less Fatal thanks to Just One Genetic Tweak
Black Death Plague That Killed Millions Became Less Fatal because of This Genetic Tweak Reducing the copies of one gene in the bubonic plague bacterium, Yersinia pestis, made it less deadly but potentially more transmissible By Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine Scanning electron micrograph of Yersinia pestis, which causes bubonic plague, on proventricular spines of a Xenopsylla…
Inside Angelina Jolie’s Return to Hollywood After Taking Time to Heal
Though Angelina Jolie pressed pause on her acting career, these days she’s celebrating a milestone birthday and a return to that Hollywood life. But she hasn’t ruled out leaving L.A. one day. Angelina Jolie wasn’t exactly dying to become an actress. In fact, the Oscar winner had considered other career paths before entering Hollywood—like funeral…
Police launch probe into patient deaths at NHS hospital after heart operations
Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of patients following heart operations at an NHS hospital, the BBC has learned. Documents seen by us suggest patients suffered avoidable harm – and that in some cases their death certificates failed to disclose that the procedure contributed to their deaths. One woman’s operation at Castle Hill…
UK temporarily spared from Trump’s 50% metal tariffs
The UK has been temporarily spared from US President Donald Trump’s executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%. The order signed by Trump on Tuesday evening raises import taxes for US firms buying from other countries from Wednesday – but the levy remains at 25% for the UK. The order depends…
Kids See a Lot More Misinformation Than We Think
The Science of ParentingMondays Kids See a Lot More Misinformation Than We Think Thanks to faulty artificial intelligence, deepfakes and plain bad actors, children encounter a lot on the Internet that isn’t true. Here’s how to help them spot it By Evan Orticio edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for…
Outrage over arrest of Kenyan software developer as regional repression grows
Rose Njeri charged with breaching cybercrime law over tool for people to show opposition to proposed tax changes A Kenyan software developer and digital activist who was arrested last week after creating a tool for people to express their opposition to a proposed law has been arraigned in court and released on bail, amid public…
Bill Gates vows to give most of $200bn fortune to African health and education
Tech mogul says: “Every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity’ US tech mogul Bill Gates has pledged the majority of his $200bn fortune towards health and education services in Africa. Speaking at an event in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Monday, the 69-year-old said that his pledge would focus on “unleashing the…
Alec Baldwin’s Ideal Father’s Day Plans Are Incredibly Relatable
Alec Baldwin—who shares a daughter with ex Kim Basinger and seven kids with wife Hilaria Baldwin—joked about what his ideal Father’s Day would entail in an exclusive interview with E! News. Alec Baldwin wants to be the boss, baby. That’s why the 30 Rock alum—who is dad to 29-year-old daughter Ireland Baldwin with ex Kim…
Heat Safety Experts behind OSHA Rules Were Laid Off, which Could Make It Easier to Scrap Regulations
Government Layoffs Could Make It Easier to Scrap Heat Safety Rules Government layoffs threaten to make it easier for the Trump administration to ditch draft heat safety regulations By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News Farm workers weed a bell pepper field in the sun as southern California is facing a heatwave, in Camarillo, on July…
IDF says roads to Gaza aid centres are ‘combat zones’ as sites close for day
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial US and Israel-backed aid network which began operating last week, said it was closing its sites for “update, organization and efficiency improvements works”. Overnight on Tuesday, at least 27 Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire close to a distribution centre, according to the Hamas-run Civil Defence Agency. The…
At least 27 Palestinians killed by Israeli fire near aid centre, Gaza authorities say
At least 27 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire as they attempted to collect aid near a distribution site in Gaza, local officials say. Civilians were fired upon by tanks, quadcopter drones, and helicopters near the al-Alam roundabout, about 1km (0.6 miles) from the aid site, a spokesman for Gaza’s Hamas-run Civil Defence agency,…
‘Multiple casualties’ reported after attack on UN aid convoy in Darfur
Trucks carrying food for 2m people in famine-threatened El Fasher targeted in RSF-controlled Al Koma, western Sudan A UN aid convoy carrying critical food supplies to a famine-threatened city in western Sudan has been targeted in an attack that killed five people and injured several others. Trucks belonging to the UN’s food and children’s agencies…
Hailee Steinfeld & Josh Allen’s Star-Studded Wedding Guests Revealed
While Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen tied the knot May 31, Buffalo Bills stars and Larry David were in attendance at the California ceremony. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s nuptials had a pitch-perfect roster. Indeed, as the Sinners actress and Buffalo Bills quarterback said, “I do” at their dreamy California ceremony May 31, Larry David and several…
Ellen Pompeo Detained by TSA, Bomb Squad for This Surprising Reason
Grey’s Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo said she had the bomb squad called on her by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) because she brought sunflower seeds on a flight. Ellen Pompeo may need to get her blood pressure checked after this recent airport experience. The Grey’s Anatomy star revealed that she was recently detained by the Transportation…
Why Miley Cyrus Says She Was the “Misfit” at Met Gala 2025
Miley Cyrus described herself as the “misfit” of the 2025 Met Gala after she said she was seated at a table of “strangers” for the invite-only event. The 2025 Met Gala may not go down as Miley Cyrus’ favorite party in the U.S.A. The “Flowers” singer described herself as a fish out of water at…
Trump is pushing Senate GOP to get his megabill across the finish line
Tamara Keith Congressional Republicans face a high-stakes fight this month to get a massive tax bill containing the bulk of their legislative agenda across the finish line. So President Trump is gearing up for what a senior White House official said will be an “all-out advocacy effort” to push Republican senators to agree to the…
Al-Qaida affiliate attacks Mali army bases as junta struggles to contain jihadist threat
Attack in Timbuktu comes as Islamist group JNIM claims separate assault near border with Burkina Faso An al-Qaida-linked group has launched an assault on a Malian army base in Timbuktu, according to military sources and local officials, a day after it claimed responsibility for another attack near the border with Burkina Faso. “The terrorists arrived…
Britain’s defence review has grand ambition. Now it needs the money
The British defence review was asked to make its recommendations within the budgetary constraints of spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. But it is already clear that to meet its goals of transforming Britain’s armed forces, to make them ready for war, there’ll have to be more money. The review welcomes the government’s “ambition” to…
A runway under construction at Newark’s beleaguered airport reopens early
By Joe Hernandez A runway at Newark Liberty International Airport that had been undergoing renovations for weeks and whose closure contributed to a recent wave of flight delays and cancellations has reopened nearly two weeks ahead of schedule. Officials said the resumption of regular runway operations is expected to ease congestion at the airport, which…
Defence plan will ensure UK is ready for war, minister says
The government will invest billions of pounds to move the UK to “war-fighting readiness” in the face of a new era of threats from nuclear powers like Russia and China, the defence secretary has said. The government has accepted all 62 recommendations set out in a long-awaited Strategic Defence Review (SDR), including building 12 new…
Emilie Kiser’s Brother Breaks Silence After Death of 3-Year-Old Nephew
Emilie Kiser’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to speak out about the death of his 3-year-old nephew Trigg Kiser as he reflected on “how fragile this life is.” Emilie Kiser’s family continues to mourn the death of her son Trigg. The influencer’s brother Nick Espinosa appeared to address his nephew’s passing while reflecting on the fleeting…
Garrett Hedlund Shares Sweet Father’s Day Plans With Son Rhodes
Garrett Hedlund, dad to son Rhodes, revealed how he plans to celebrate with his 4-year-old on the special day, which comes amid the release of his movie Barron’s Cove and filming for Tulsa King. Garrett Hedlund is preparing for an extra special Father’s Day. While the actor is currently filming a new season of Tulsa…
Mount Etna erupts as large plumes rise from volcano
Italy’s Mount Etna has erupted, with large plumes of ash and smoke seen rising from the volcano. Images and video from the island of Sicily showed volcanic material spilling out of the volcano on Monday morning. The full scale of the eruption is currently unclear and disruption appears to be minimal, with flights departing and…
Inquest into notorious apartheid-era killings opens in South Africa
‘We want to correct the historic record’ – families of the Cradock Four, beaten and killed in 1985, seek justice 40 years on An inquest has opened into one of the most notorious killings of South Africa’s apartheid era, with a former general denying he ordered the deaths of four men who became known as…
Seize These Dead Poets Society Secrets With No Regrets
No need to stand on a desk, Captain, but you may feel inspired to salute the memory of the 1989 classic Dead Poets Society. It’s not quite midsummer yet, but a Dead Poets Society rewatch is still a dreamy option for spring. The 1959-set tear-jerker—starring a coterie of up-and-coming heartthrobs as students at the elite, all-boys Welton…
Brazil: outcry after funk singer arrested for allegedly inciting crime in lyrics
Artists and legal experts are outraged over MC Poze do Rodo’s detention over supposed non-violent offences The arrest of a well-known Brazilian funk singer on charges of allegedly inciting crime in his lyrics and an alleged connection to a major criminal gang has sparked outrage among artists, intellectuals and legal experts. MC Poze do Rodo,…
Eight hurt in Colorado fire attack after suspect shouts ‘free Palestine’
Multiple people have been injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities say. Police said eight people – aged 52 to 88 – were injured in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles…
Why Sister Wives’ Janelle Brown Doesn’t Like Kody Brown & Robyn Brown
After Sister Wives‘ Janelle Brown split from ex-husband Kody Brown, she explained why she chooses not to be friends with him and wife Robyn Brown during the latest episode of the TLC show. Janelle Brown is prioritizing her loved ones. The Sister Wives star admitted that she’s not interested in keeping a bond with her…
Oil Industry Asks Trump Administration to Kill Heat Safety Rule
Oil Industry Opposes a Planned Rule to Limit Heat Deaths among Workers Oil industry opposition to a planned OSHA rule to limit heat deaths comes as oil and gas workers face increasingly dangerous conditions By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | The oil and gas industry is pushing the Trump administration to kill a…
UK swings behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara
On visit to Morocco, David Lammy commends Rabat’s plan for limited self-rule in disputed territory The UK has thrown its weight behind Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, marking a shift in Britain’s position on one of Africa’s longest-running territorial disputes. Speaking during a visit to Rabat on Sunday, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, said…
Shooting leaves 1 dead, 11 hurt on a North Carolina street during a house party
By The Associated Press HICKORY, N.C. — Gunfire erupted around a house party in western North Carolina early Sunday and one person was killed and 11 others were hurt, some with gunshot wounds and others with injuries from fleeing the shooting in a usually quiet residential neighborhood, sheriff’s deputies said. Authorities said at least 80…
UK to build up to 12 new attack submarines
The UK will build up to 12 new attack submarines, the prime minister will announce as the government unveils its major defence review on Monday. The review is expected to recommend the armed forces move to “warfighting readiness” to deter growing threats faced by the UK. Sir Keir Starmer will say up to 12 conventionally-armed…
Ukraine drones strike 40 bombers during major attack in Russia
Ukraine says it completed its biggest long-range attack of the war with Russia on Sunday, after using smuggled drones to launch a series of major strikes on 40 Russian warplanes at four military bases. President Volodymyr Zelensky said 117 drones were used in the so-called “Spider’s Web” operation by the SBU security service, striking “34%…
What the First Results from the Global Flourishing Study Tell Us about Age, Employment and Partnership
Global Flourishing Study Reflects Youth Struggles and Ripple Effects of Childhood Challenges Young people are struggling; retirees are happier than employees; people in partnerships are flourishing more than those who are single. Hear the first takeaways from the Global Flourishing Study. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science…
Devin Harjes, Boardwalk Empire Alum, Dead at 41 After Cancer Battle
Boardwalk Empire alum Devin Harjes has died after battling cancer. He was 41. Find out more about the actor’s life and career. The acting community is in mourning. Devin Harjes, who starred on shows such as Boardwalk Empire and Manifest, has died. He was 41. The actor passed away in a New York City hospital…
Thousands evacuated in three Canadian provinces as wildfires continue
Most evacuated residents are from Manitoba, which declared a state of emergency last week More than 25,000 residents in three provinces have been evacuated as dozens of wildfires remain active and affect air quality in parts of Canada and the US, according to officials. Most of the evacuated residents were from Manitoba, which declared a…
Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG Champions League win
Two people have died and hundreds have been arrested across France after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s victory in the Champions League final, according to the French interior ministry. In the south-west town of Dax, a 17-year-old boy died after being stabbed in the chest late on Saturday evening, local media reported. A…
Hailee Steinfeld Marries Josh Allen in Stunning California Wedding
Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen tied the knot in a gorgeous ceremony in California on May 31, with bride wearing a strapless wedding dress. Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen are forever singing in perfect harmony. The Sinners actress and Buffalo Bills quarterback tied the knot in a stunning California ceremony May 31 after two years of dating, multiple…
Recent Canadian wildfires are record-breaking – and will threaten US air quality for days
After historic seasons in last two years, blazes continue trend of warm, dry conditions intensified by climate crisis Enormous early-season wildfires have erupted across the prairie provinces of Canada this week, taxing local emergency response and threatening a long stretch of dangerous air quality across eastern North America. The country’s largest fires – the Bird…
UK to spend £1.5bn on six new weapons factories
The government will spend £1.5bn on at least six new munitions and explosives factories to “better deter our adversaries”, Defence Secretary John Healey has said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said about 1,800 new jobs would be created and the government would support the procurement of up to 7,000 UK-built long-range weapons. The announcement is…
You Need These Summer Shorts in Your Wardrobe ASAP
From classic denim cutoffs to breezy linen styles, these shorts will keep you cool and stylish all summer long. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The best summer shorts beat the heat and bring the style. If your shorts drawer is looking a…
Hamas makes hostage pledge but demands changes to US Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas responded to a US ceasefire proposal by saying it is prepared to release 10 living Israeli hostages and 18 dead hostages in exchange for a number of Palestinian prisoners, while requesting some amendments to the plan. The group repeated its demands for a permanent truce, a complete Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and guarantees for…
Women and girls ‘not safe anywhere’ as Darfur suffers surge in sexual violence
Médecins Sans Frontières report sparks calls for Sudan’s warring parties to be held to account for rapes and attacks As Sudan’s Darfur region has been overrun by militias, women are facing the constant threat of sexual violence, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported. The medical charity said in the South Darfur region alone its workers…
Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘Rewild: South America’
Build biomes and populate them with flora and fauna to rewind a damaged landscape. Rewild: South America is a tile-laying, tableau-building game for 1 to 4 players, ages 10 and up, and takes about 45–60 minutes to play. It’s currently seeking funding on Kickstarter, with a pledge level of 60 Swiss Francs (about $73USD) for…
Meet the BFFs Behind Best-Selling Rom-Com Author Christina Lauren
Christina Lauren is, in fact, two people. Christina Hobs and Lauren Billings detailed their journey as a writer duo in an exclusive E! News interview while revealing their Sonic partnership. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. While Christina…
Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing ‘Deadly Risk’
Lawmakers Form First Extreme Heat Caucus, Citing ‘Deadly Risk’ The House of Representatives’ first caucus to address extreme heat is being launched by a Democrat from the Southwest and a Republican from the Northeast By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News A construction worker in Folsom, Calif., during a July 2024 heatwave that brought daytime highs…
Hegseth says the U.S. will reposition military amid threat from China
Anthony Kuhn SINGAPORE — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave a stark warning Saturday about China’s threat to the status quo in Asia. He said the U.S. is refocusing its strength and policies on deterring China, and coaxed China’s neighbors and U.S. allies to help. The U.S. does not seek conflict, nor intend to “dominate or…
Hegseth warns China poses ‘imminent’ threat to Taiwan
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has warned of China posing an “imminent” threat to Taiwan, while urging Asian countries to boost defence spending and work with the US to deter war. While the US does not “seek to dominate or strangle China”, it would not be pushed out of Asia nor allow its allies…
Checking in On the Love Lives of The Hills Stars
Some of the stars of The Hills nested and never looked back (such as Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag), while others have had rockier roads. And for some, it’s been a little of both. For a show in which relationship drama lurked around every corner, most of the stars of The Hills have had relatively undramatic…
Supreme court allows White House to revoke temporary protected status of many migrants
Ruling reverses hold on Trump administration’s ending humanitarian parole of Venezuelan migrants and others US politics live – latest updates The US supreme court on Friday announced it would allow the Trump administration to revoke the temporary legal status of hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants living in the United States,…
What Causes Glaciers to Collapse like the Event That Buried a Swiss Village?
What Causes Glaciers to Collapse like the Event That Buried a Swiss Village? Climate change and thawing permafrost play a role in destabilizing glaciers By Jen Schwartz edited by Dean Visser The small village of Blatten in the Swiss Alps was largely destroyed by a landslide that occurred as a result of the partial collapse…
Trump to double tariffs on steel imports
President Donald Trump has announced the US will double its current tariff rate on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, starting on Wednesday. Speaking at a rally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Trump said the move would help boost the local steel industry and national supply, while decreasing reliance on China. Trump also said that…
Sahara Dust Clouds Are Heading to Florida and Beyond
Sahara Dust Clouds Are Heading to Florida and Beyond Clouds of dust blown off the Saharan Desert into the southeastern U.S. could affect local weather and make sunrises and sunsets particularly vivid By Meghan Bartels edited by Dean Visser Each year, seasonal winds carry tens of millions of tons of Saharan dust across the Atlantic…
Ultramarathon runner breastfeeds her baby 3 times on her way to a surprise win
By Bill Chappell In the sport of ultrarunning, athletes often defy human limits. But at a recent 100-kilometer race in Wales, one runner took it to another level. As seen in photos that quickly went viral, runner — and new mom — Stephanie Case sat down at three points along the demanding race course to…
In Oval Office farewell, Trump says Elon Musk is ‘not really leaving’
Elon Musk’s time in the Trump administration has come to an end with a news conference in the Oval Office in which he and the US president defended the work of Doge – and vowed it would continue, even without Musk. According to President Trump, Musk is “not really leaving” and will continue to be…
Was Scooter Braun Involved in Taylor Swift’s Masters Deal? The Truth
Taylor Swift bought the masters for her first six albums without any help from Scooter Braun, who previously held the rights before selling them to Shamrock Capital, per a source close to the deal. There’s no invisible string tying Taylor Swift to Scooter Braun. After the “Blank Space” singer bought the master recordings of her…
Todd Chrisley Breaks Silence on Prison Release
Following their presidential pardons from Donald Trump, Chrisley Knows Best star Todd Chrisley spoke out after he and Julie Chrisley were released from prison. Todd Chrisley has spoken out after spending years in prison. After being incarcerated on fraud charges for over two years, the Chrisley Knows Best star and his wife Julie Chrisley walked…
Liverpool crash suspect Paul Doyle accused of using car as weapon, court told
A former Royal Marine who is accused of “deliberately” driving his car into a crowd after Liverpool FC’s trophy parade leaving 79 people injured has appeared in court. Paul Doyle, 53, appeared at both Liverpool Magistrates’ Court and Liverpool Crown Court on Friday where he faced seven charges including wounding with intent, causing grievous bodily…
Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change
By Michael Copley A lawsuit filed in a Washington state court claims oil companies are responsible for the death of a woman in Seattle during a record-breaking heat wave several years ago. The case marks the first time oil companies have been sued over the death of a person in a “climate disaster,” according to…
Secrets From Finding Nemo You Won’t Want to Forget
Just keep swimming as we dive deep into Finding Nemo—Disney’s animated 2003 flick about the titular clownfish and his overprotective father—and catch some sweet secrets about the Oscar-winning film. Sometimes it can be hard to catch a film’s prevailing message. But anyone who dove deep into the premise of 2003’s Finding Nemo—Disney’s animated comedy-drama about…
RFK Jr offers to save Canadian ostriches with suspected bird flu and move them to US
Trump officials offer to move 300 birds to Mehmet Oz’s Florida ranch after Canada’s kill order over avian flu fears What is bird flu, and should you be worried about it? Senior officials in the Trump administration have intervened in attempt to save more than 300 ostriches on a farm in British Columbia which the…
See First Photo of Todd Chrisley Out in Public After Prison Release
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley were seen out in public for the first time since being released from prison after President Donald Trump pardoned them over their 2022 tax fraud convictions. Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley are out and about in Nashville. The couple was each seen in public for the first time since being…
NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies Faces Eviction under Trump Plan
Why Is NASA Shuttering This Iconic Institute in New York City? Since 1966 NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies has been at the forefront of Earth and planetary science from its location in upper Manhattan. Now a Trump administration directive is ejecting its scientists to parts unknown By Christopher Cokinos edited by Lee Billings Photo…
Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes for now, an appeals court has said, a day after a trade ruling found the bulk of his global tariffs to be illegal. A federal appeals court granted a bid from the White House to temporarily suspend the lower court’s order, which ruled that Trump had…
Did Inhaling Xenon Gas Really Help Mount Everest Climbers Reach the Summit in Record Time?
These Climbers Summited Mount Everest in Record Time. Did Inhaling Xenon Help? British climbers recently reached the top of Mount Everest in record time. They inhaled xenon gas before the trip. But was that the decisive factor? By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Part of the Himalayan mountains, Mount Everest is considered the highest…
Father-of-three charged over Liverpool parade crash
A father-of-three and former Royal Marine has been charged following the Liverpool parade crash in which 79 people were injured. Paul Doyle, 53, from Burghill Road in West Derby, was arrested on Monday, when a car ploughed into fans attending Liverpool’s Premier League victory celebration, Merseyside Police confirmed. A nine-year-old was among those injured when…
Mark Consuelos Wants to Date a College Student If He, Kelly Ripa Split
Mark Consuelos playfully told wife Kelly Ripa on Live With Kelly and Mark that, if the pair ended their 30-year marriage, he would date a college student. Will Mark Consuelos be getting a newer, younger cohost? Well, he doesn’t currently have plans to, but during a conversation with wife Kelly Ripa, the Live With Kelly…
The White House is sued over lack of sign language interpreters at press briefings
Kristin Wright The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) has filed a federal lawsuit against the White House over a lack of American Sign Language interpreters at media briefings. The NAD says the White House abruptly stopped providing ASL interpreters during press briefings and other public events when President Trump returned to office for a…
Eight Mexican soldiers killed by improvised explosive device
The use of IEDs in a war between criminal groups in the Michoacán-Jalisco border region has increased drastically Eight Mexican soldiers have died after triggering an improvised explosive device (IED) in the state of Michoacán, underlining the rising use of mines by organised crime factions. The soldiers were on patrol in an armoured vehicle in…
Faisal Islam: Tariff ruling completely changes the global trade war
“Watch the courts” was the whispered message a well-connected diplomat told me in Washington DC last month, amid the previous episode of US tariff chaos. Most eyes were on the high-profile case in California from the Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom – that President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs were illegal. In the event, it was a…
South African woman sentenced to life for selling six-year-old daughter
Racquel Smith and two others convicted over disappearance of Joshlin Smith, who court heard was sold to traditional healer for ‘eyes and skin’ A South African woman has been sentenced to life imprisonment alongside two accomplices for trafficking her then six-year-old daughter, in a case that gripped South Africa and gained international attention after the…
What happens now after Trump suffers major blow to economic policy?
A US federal court has blocked President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, in a major blow to a key component of his economic policies. The Court of International Trade ruled that an emergency law invoked by the White House did not give the president unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The Manhattan-based court…
The $18 Blush That Gives Me the Perfect Summer Flush
This long-lasting liquid blush from Sacheu Beauty survived a full day of summer sweat and still looked flawless. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. The second it hits 80 degrees, I become a sweaty girl, and my makeup simply will not stay on…
Canada wildfires: thousands in Manitoba ordered to evacuate as state of emergency declared
There are more than 130 active wildfires across the country, half of which are considered out of control More than 17,000 people in Canada’s western Manitoba province were being evacuated on Wednesday as the region experienced its worst start to the wildfire season in years. “The Manitoba government has declared a province-wide state of emergency…
Hungary inspires U.S. conservatives. Its leader is seen as running a ‘dictatorship’
By Leila Fadel , Arezou Rezvani , Taylor Haney , Claire Harbage BUDAPEST, Hungary — This capital city doesn’t have the trappings of an autocracy. There are no tanks on the streets or intelligence agents stamping out whispers of dissent. While strolling through the streets it’s easy to be captivated by the blend of architectural…
Elon Musk leaves White House but says Doge will continue
Elon Musk has said he is leaving the Trump administration after helping lead a tumultuous drive to shrink the size of US government that saw thousands of federal jobs axed. In a post on his social media platform X, the world’s richest man thanked Trump for the opportunity to help run the Department of Government…
Namibia pushes for German reparations on first genocide remembrance day
Event commemorates estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed under German colonial rule Namibia has observed its first genocide remembrance day, honouring the estimated 75,000 victims who were massacred by soldiers or forced into concentration camps during German colonial rule. Between 1904 and 1908, an estimated 65,000 Herero people and 10,000 Nama people were killed…
Rubio says U.S. will ‘aggressively’ revoke visas for many Chinese students
Emily Feng In the latest and most drastic move yet to curtail the numbers of international students studying in the U.S. the federal government will “aggressively” revoke visas from Chinese students and enhance scrutiny for future applicants, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. State Department will work with…
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Tate brothers face rape and trafficking charges in U.K.
By Willem Marx LONDON — British prosecutors have confirmed that Andrew and Tristan Tate face 21 criminal charges in total, that include rape, assault and human trafficking. It’s the first time that Britain’s Crown Prosecution has revealed the detailed charges, that it first authorized last year after a police service in Bedfordshire — north of…
Elon Musk’s AI Chatbot Grok Is Reciting Climate Denial Talking Points
Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot Has Started Reciting Climate Denial Talking Points The latest version of Grok, the chatbot created by Elon Musk’s xAI, is promoting fringe climate viewpoints in a way it hasn’t done before, observers say By Scott Waldman & E&E News Elon Musk speaks during a Feb. 11 event with President Donald Trump…
UK prosecutors say 21 charges authorised against Tate brothers
Prosecutors have confirmed for the first time the full list of 21 charges Andrew and Tristan Tate will face when they are returned to the UK, including rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking. The Crown Prosecution Service said that it had authorised the charges against the brothers in 2024, before an extradition warrant was…
Hailey Bieber Sells Rhode to e.l.f. Beauty for $1 Billion
Hailey Bieber officially sold her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty in a $1 billion deal, saying that the decision was made in hopes of “bringing rhode to more spaces, places, and faces globally.” Hailey Bieber is on the rhode to going global. The 28-year-old has officially sold her Rhode Skin company to e.l.f. Beauty…
World faces new danger of ‘economic denial’ in climate fight, Cop30 head says
Exclusive: André Corrêa do Lago says ‘answers have to come from the economy’ as climate policies trigger populist-fuelled backlash The world is facing a new form of climate denial – not the dismissal of climate science, but a concerted attack on the idea that the economy can be reorganised to fight the crisis, the president…
EU says Israeli strikes in Gaza ‘go beyond what is necessary’ to fight Hamas
The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, has said that “Israeli strikes in Gaza go beyond what is necessary to fight Hamas” as the death toll there continues to mount. Kallas also said that the EU did not support a new aid distribution model backed by the US and Israel which bypasses the UN and other…
Pregnant Lauryn Bosstick Sparks Outrage Over Fertility Comments
The Skinny Confidential’s Lauryn Bosstick sparked controversy after insisting that the world needs more positive fertility stories to counteract the “fearful experiences” being shared online. Lauryn Bosstick‘s remarks on fertility are raising eyebrows. After the Skinny Confidential founder, who is pregnant with her and husband Michael Bosstick’s third baby, explained her commitment to sharing her pregnancy stories, fans…
Ministrokes Can Be Just as Dangerous for the Brain as Regular Strokes
Ministrokes Can Be Just as Dangerous for the Brain as Regular Strokes Ministrokes, also known as transient ischemic attacks, can eventually lead to cognitive declines as steep as those that follow a full-on stroke, new research finds By Paula Span & KFF Health News Kristin Kramer woke up early on a Tuesday morning 10 years…
Thames Water hit with biggest ever penalty over sewage and shareholder payouts
Thames Water has been fined £122.7m for breaching rules over sewage spills and shareholder payouts. The penalty is the biggest ever issued by the water industry regulator Ofwat, which said the company had “let down its customers and failed to protect the environment”. The watchdog confirmed the fines would be paid by the company and…
One Big Beautiful Bill Act Called a Clean Energy ‘Nightmare Scenario’
Republican Megabill Called a ‘Nightmare Scenario’ for Clean Energy The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed by the House of Representatives last week, would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerated By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to the media after the…
Kristin Cavallari Got Second Boob Job for This “Crazy” Reason
Kristin Cavallari shared that she decided to get a second boob job after discovering that one of the implants put in during her first surgery had ruptured, saying, “It was f–ked up!” Kristin Cavallari is coming clean about a scary experience. The Laguna Beach alum had to get a second boob job after discovering one…
King exercises discretion in Canadian speech after country’s row with Trump
King Charles III was given a heartfelt standing ovation in Canada’s parliament in Ottawa after a historic speech in support of the country staying “strong and free”. Outside the Senate building later, another voice from the crowd shouted: “Thanks for coming King Charles” in a voice full of emotion – as the King himself had…
Forty-two people killed in central Nigeria in attacks blamed on herders
Attacks in state of Benue latest wave of violence amid conflict between Fulani herders and Indigenous farmers Forty-two people have been killed in four communities in central Nigeria in attacks blamed on itinerant herders, in the latest wave of violence that continues to upend life in the rural region. Reuters reports quote a local official,…
Liverpool driver arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after parade crash
The driver of a car that ploughed into football fans during Liverpool’s Premier League victory parade is being held on suspicion of attempted murder, police have said. Merseyside Police said a Ford Galaxy avoided a roadblock by tailgating an ambulance responding to reports of a member of the public having suffered a heart attack. The…
How Much Money Do AGT Winners Really Make and More Series Secrets
America’s Got Talent premieres May 27 on NBC. Before the competitors perform in front of judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, Mel B and Sofía Vergara, learn more about what it’s like to be on the show. America’s Got Talent fans are buzzing with excitement. Why? Because season 20 premieres on NBC May 27 at 8…
Poorest 750 nations face ‘tidal wave’ of debt repayments to China in 2025, study warns
Vulnerable countries to pay record $22bn this year, mostly relating to loans issued under Xi Jinping’s belt and road initiative The most vulnerable nations on Earth are facing a “tidal wave” of debt repayments as a Chinese lending boom starts to be called in, a new report has warned. The analysis, published on Tuesday by…
Why police released details about Liverpool crash suspect so quickly
After a driver ploughed into crowds during the Liverpool FC victory parade on Monday evening, Merseyside Police said within two hours they had arrested a “53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area”. It was striking how quickly police shared the man’s nationality and ethnicity. The decision shows lessons have already been learned from the…
Patti LuPone Reveals Audra McDonald Is “Not a Friend” Anymore
Patti LuPone revealed she and Audra McDonald are no longer friends, six months after the Company actress was embroiled in a feud with Kecia Lewis for being “racially microaggressive.” Patti LuPone does not want to be in Audra McDonald’s company. Seventeen years after Patti won a Tony for playing the lead role in Broadway’s Gypsy,…
NPR and Colorado public radio stations sue Trump White House
David Folkenflik NPR and three Colorado public radio stations filed suit Tuesday morning in federal court against the Trump White House over the president’s executive order that purportedly bars the use of Congressionally appropriated funds for NPR and PBS. “It is not always obvious when the government has acted with a retaliatory purpose in violation…