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As Trump targets elite schools, Harvard’s president says they should ‘stand firm’
By Steve Inskeep , Obed Manuel , Reena Advani With elite U.S. universities in President Trump’s crosshairs, the leader of Harvard University says institutions need to double down on their “commitment to the good of the nation” and be firm in what they stand for. The Trump administration, acting on its claims that Harvard has…
Ministers considering scrapping two-child benefit cap
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the government is looking at scrapping the two-child benefit cap but warned it would “cost a lot of money”. Speaking to the BBC, the minister said the policy – which prevents most families from claiming means-tested benefits for any third or additional children born after April 2017 – had…
Uganda accused of ‘state bigotry’ and attacks on LGBTQ+ people
Report from Human Rights Watch criticises Museveni regime for arbitrary arrests and detentions, violence and extortion since draconian new law enacted The Ugandan authorities have “unleashed abuse”, perpetrating widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people in the two years since the world’s harshest anti-gay laws were enacted, according to a new report by Human Rights…
Benson Boone Details Surprising Tom Holland Friendship at AMAs 2025
On the red carpet at the American Music Awards 2025, Benson Boone exclusively told E! News about his friendship with Tom Holland and if he’d sing at the actor’s wedding to Zendaya. For Benson Boone, his budding friendship with Tom Holland is a beautiful thing. The “Slow It Down” singer gave insight into his new…
Crown questions to fore as king visits Canada amid tensions with Trump
Charles to open parliament in show of support at a crucial time – but that has not quieted a chorus of critical voices The decision by King Charles to formally open Canada’s parliament on Tuesday reflects his role as a “steadfast defender” of the country amid threats to its sovereignty, says prime minister Mark Carney.…
27 hospitalized, including 4 children, after car plows into Liverpool FC parade
Vanessa Romo Twenty-seven people were taken to nearby hospitals after a car plowed into a crowd of soccer fans at a victory parade in Liverpool Monday evening. The Northwest Ambulance Service said two patients, including a child, “have sustained injuries deemed to be serious.” Three other children are among those who were hospitalized. Another 20…
Liverpool FC parade: What we know so far
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car hit a number of pedestrians in Liverpool city centre during the Premier League victory parade. Eyewitnesses and videos shared on social media have shown the vehicle driving through a crowd as people scatter. Details are still emerging but here is what we know so far. A…
‘It missed us by inches’: Witnesses describe car driving into crowds at Liverpool FC parade
Witnesses have described the “horrendous” moment a car “rammed” into crowds of people who were attending Liverpool FC’s victory parade following their Premier League win. Merseyside Police said a number of pedestrians were hit by the vehicle in Water Street, Liverpool just after 18:00 BST. A 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area was…
Pregnant Olivia Culpo Gives Painful Update on Her “Growing” Baby Bump
Olivia Culpo gave an honest look at the ups and downs of pregnancy as she and husband Christian McCaffrey prepare to welcome their first baby. Olivia Culpo knows pregnancy isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. The 33-year-old, who is expecting her first baby with husband Christian McCaffrey, shared an honest look at the side effects of…
How to Help Kids Navigate Our Dangerous World—With Science
Opinion The Science of ParentingMondays Scientific Strategies to Help Kids Meet the Challenges of a Cruel World Research has shown ways parents can help children cope with the stressors of modern life By Clara Moskowitz Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting Between climate change, economic anxiety and political turmoil,…
King Charles is heading to Canada – but it’s more than just a royal visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will arrive in Canada later, for a two-day visit seen as bringing a message of support for the country in the face of threats and taunts from US President Donald Trump. Prime Minister Mark Carney, who recently won a general election on a wave of anti-Trump sentiment, invited the…
The Applause for Jaws, Despite Flaws
Opinion The Applause for Jaws, Despite Flaws Fifty years ago, the movie Jaws scared beachgoers and demonized sharks. Now, however, sharks, the public and our beaches are all evolving to a better understanding By Chris Pepin-Neff The motion picture Jaws deserves another round of applause on its 50th birthday, despite its flaws. Released on June…
Banana Republic Outlet’s Memorial Day Sale Has Finds Starting at $8
Peep these champagne styles on a beer budget that we’ve found at Banana Republic Factory’s Memorial Day 2025 sale. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. This might just be the Memorial Day sale of the season: Banana Republic…
Nearly extinct ‘forgotten antelope’ photographed for first time in DRC
Upemba lechwe considered one of world’s rarest large mammals with fewer than 100 thought to remain A photograph of Africa’s “forgotten antelope” has been published for the first time as the elusive creature dives towards extinction. Fewer than 100 Upemba lechwe are thought to remain, with an aerial survey in the Kamalondo depression of the…
25 Spooky Secrets About Casper Revealed
Celebrate the flick’s 30th anniversary with these Casper fun facts, from on-set crushes to that last-minute tweak to the film’s ending that resulted in us being able to keep Devon Sawa in our hearts. There’s no unfinished business when it comes to our enduring love for Casper. Released in May 1995 months before Halloween, no…
New Class of Drugs Blocks Wakefulness Chemical and Offers Relief from Insomnia
Sleep Better with New Drugs, Select Cannabinoids and Wearable Devices Drugs that target wakefulness, molecules in cannabis and wearable devices that modulate brain activity could help people with insomnia By Rachel Nuwer This Nature Outlook is editorially independent, produced with financial support from Avadel. Miranda cannot remember a time in her life when she did…
A small Montana town grapples with the fallouts from federal worker cuts
From By Katheryn Houghton HAMILTON, Mont. — Scientists are often careful to take off their work badges when they leave the campus of one of the nation’s top biomedical research facilities, here in southwestern Montana’s Bitterroot Valley. It’s a reflection of the long-standing tension caused by Rocky Mountain Laboratories’ improbable location in this conservative, blue-collar…
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 54, officials say
At least 54 Palestinians have been killed in two separate Israeli air strikes overnight, including a strike on a school sheltering displaced families in central Gaza, two hospital directors have told the BBC. Fahmi Al-Jargawi School in Gaza City had been housing hundreds of displaced people from the town of Beit Lahia, currently under intense…
Malawi battles mpox as cases of the infectious disease surge in Africa
Medicine shortages plus limited testing and hospital capacity exacerbated by withdrawal of USAID as outbreak gathers pace across countries in the region Malawi’s ministry of health has announced three new cases of mpox in the capital, Lilongwe, bringing the number of confirmed cases to 11 since the country’s first was reported in April. Malawi is…
Why Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Feels He’s Been Villainized
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown, who is currently married to Robyn Brown and has exes Christine Brown, Janelle Brown and Meri Brown, said he’s the “villain” in latest tell-all. If Kody Brown’s life was a movie, it would be, he says, Batman Returns. But, unlike the people of Gotham turning on him as they did Batman…
‘I am Roman,’ Pope Leo says, as he becomes the bishop of Rome
Clare Marie Schneider Pope Leo XIV declared himself a Roman on Sunday, in a ceremonial step to formalizing his role as bishop of Rome. The bishop of Rome is one of many titles held by the pope. On his way to the St. John Lateran Basilica for the final steps to take on the role…
New Zealand will not be ‘guilt-tripped’ over environment, resources minister says
New Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic images” of mining and its effects on the environment put forward by his critics, as he embarks on a major mining push. Jones, a member of the minor populist coalition party New Zealand First, wants to double mineral exports to…
Trump calls Putin ‘crazy’ after largest Russian attack on Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, following Moscow’s largest aerial attack yet on Ukraine. In a rare rebuke, Trump said: “What the hell happened to him? He’s killing a lot of people.” He later called Putin “absolutely crazy”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said Washington’s…
‘Situation is dire’ – BBC returns to Gaza baby left hungry by Israeli blockade
There is no excitement as the camera passes. The children barely glance. What can surprise a child who lives among the dead, the dying, the waiting to die? Hunger has worn them down. They wait in queues for scant rations or for none at all. They have grown used to my colleague and his camera, filming…
Saturn Has 274 Known Moons—Thanks in Large Part to This Astronomer
How One Astronomer Helped to Discover Nearly 200 Moons of Saturn Scientific American spoke with the astronomer who has contributed to the discovery of two thirds of Saturn’s known moons By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings A mere decade ago, astronomers knew of just 62 moons around Saturn. Today the ringed planet boasts a…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Florida Date Is Donna Kelce-Approved
Travis Kelce’s mom Donna Kelce showed support for the couple after they were photographed on a date in West Palm Beach, Florida. Donna Kelce could not help but be enchanted by Travis Kelce‘s latest date night with Taylor Swift. The Kansas City Chiefs star tight end’s mom showed subtle support for the couple by liking…
North Korea detains three over warship launch accident, state media reports
Kim Jong-Un vowed to punish those found responsible for ‘criminal’ damage to new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer North Korea has detained three people over an accident that occurred during the launch of a new warship this past week, state media reported early on Sunday. Pyongyang has said that “a serious accident occurred” at Wednesday’s launch ceremony…
Brazilian tribe sues New York Times for allegedly portraying members as porn addicts
Defamation suit claims Marubo people were depicted as tech-addled and porn-obsessed after introduction of internet An Indigenous tribe from the Brazilian Amazon has sued the New York Times, saying the newspaper’s reporting on the tribe’s first exposure to the internet led to its members being widely portrayed as technology-addled and addicted to pornography. The Marubo…
Sara Foster, Erin Foster Share Beauty Secret They’ll Pass to Daughters
Sara Foster and Erin Foster revealed their best beauty secret—and biggest beauty regrets—while detailing their IPSY partnership in an exclusive E! News interview. Some beauty secrets stand the test of time. That’s why when it comes to the tips Sara Foster and Erin Foster plan on passing down to their daughters, they’re including a tried-and-true…
Rayner refuses to confirm if two-child benefit cap will be abolished
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has refused to confirm whether the government is planning to scrap the two-child benefit cap. On Sunday, the Observer reported that Sir Keir Starmer had privately backed abolishing the limit and requested the Treasury find the £3.5bn to do so. The policy prevents most families from claiming means-tested benefits for…
The world witnessed George Floyd’s murder. 5 years later, what has changed?
Michel Martin By now we all know what happened. A Black man named George Floyd was accused of using a counterfeit $20 bill to buy cigarettes at a convenience store in Minneapolis. Police were called, and a white officer named Derek Chauvin killed Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nine and a half minutes…
Farage commits to reinstating winter fuel payment
Reform UK has said it will fully reinstate winter fuel payments to pensioners and scrap the two-child benefit cap, if the party gets into government. The commitments – to be unveiled at a press conference next week – come after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer faced pressure from Labour MPs to change his approach to…
Sebastião Salgado, photographer known for Amazon rainforest images, dies aged 81
Brazilian photographer’s work highlighted injustice and introduced rainforest to the world ‘I photographed the world’: the career of Sebastião Salgado – in pictures The Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado, who is best known for his dramatic black-and-white photographs that highlighted injustice and introduced the Amazon rainforest the world, has died. He was 81. His death was…
Britney Spears Breaks Silence About Smoking Cigarette on Plane
Britney Spears set the record straight in response to reports that alleged she had lit and smoked a cigarette on board a flight. Britney Spears is speaking out after sparking a plane incident sparked a media frenzy. The 43-year-old set the record straight in response to reports that alleged she lit and smoked a cigarette…
Judge orders the Trump administration to return a Guatemalan man to the U.S.
By The Associated Press A federal judge ordered the Trump administration late Friday to facilitate the return of a Guatemalan man it deported to Mexico in spite of his fears of being harmed there. The man, who is gay, was protected from being returned to his home country under a U.S. immigration judge’s order at…
South Western becomes first rail company renationalised by Labour
South Western Railway (SWR) has been renationalised, making it the first train company to transfer to public ownership under Labour. The first nationalised service will leave at 05:36 from Woking to Surbiton though it will be partially covered by a rail replacement bus service. The government has hailed the move as a “new dawn for…
Israeli strike kills nine of Gaza doctor’s children, hospital says
An Israeli air strike on Gaza hit the home of a doctor and killed nine of her 10 children, the hospital where she works in the city of Khan Younis says. Nasser hospital said one of Dr Alaa al-Najjar’s children and her husband were injured, but survived. Graeme Groom, a British surgeon working in the…
Anthropologie’s Insane Memorial Day Sale: Get an Extra 40% Off
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Perks Members get an extra 40% off sale items now, but the thing is that anyone can become a Perks Member for free. So dresses, rompers, bag charms and so much more…
By the numbers: A look at international students at Harvard and across the U.S.
Jaclyn Diaz “Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard.” That’s what the nation’s oldest and wealthiest private university in the U.S. said in its lawsuit against the Trump administration, which sought to prevent the elite institution from enrolling thousands of international students. A judge quickly blocked the Trump administration’s effort on Friday, and issued…
Murder arrest as mum and three children die in fire
A mother and her three children have been killed in a house fire in Brent, north-west London. The emergency services were called at about 01:20 BST to the blaze in Tillett Close, Stonebridge, where they found the victims – a 43-year-old woman, a 15-year-old girl and two boys aged eight and four. Two terraced three-storey…
Trump administration trying to dismiss MS-13 leader’s charges to deport him
Exclusive: Critics and defendant’s legal team accuse US president of trying to do favor for Salvadorian leader Donald Trump’s administration is attempting to dismiss criminal charges against a top MS-13 leader in order to deport him to El Salvador, according to newly unsealed court records – igniting accusations from critics and the defendant’s legal team…
Mental health A&E centres to open across England
Specialist mental health crisis centres will be opened across England over the next decade in an attempt to reduce crowding in accident and emergency departments (A&E), the NHS has confirmed. Ten hospital trusts have been piloting new assessment centres to deal with people experiencing a mental health crisis. The aim is to get these patients…
EU calls for ‘respect’ after Trump threatens 50% tariffs
The European Union’s trade chief said the 27-member bloc is committed to securing a trade deal with the US based on “respect” not “threats”. It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 50% tariff on all goods sent to the United States from the EU. “The EU’s fully engaged, committed to securing…
Love Is Blind’s Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton Break Up After 4 Years
Love Is Blind season three couple Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton broke up after nearly four years of marriage, sharing on May 23, “We’ve been separated for some time now.” Colleen Reed and Matt Bolton will be dancing through life apart. The Love Is Blind couple revealed they have broken up and have actually been…
Court halts Trump administration’s effort to send eight men to South Sudan
The group is in temporary custody of homeland security in Djibouti following challenges in court US politics live – latest updates Eight men the Trump administration attempted to send to South Sudan are in temporary custody in Djibouti after a federal court ruling halted their removal, officials confirmed on Thursday. The Trump administration had attempted…
Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup
By Tom Bowman , Franco Ordoñez President Trump has ordered massive cuts to the White House National Security Council, sending dozens of policy experts packing on Friday, one of the officials who was let go told NPR. The official said that the dismissals were abrupt. Staffers were notified at 4:30 p.m. and asked to leave…
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Twins Celebrate High School Graduation Amid Trial
Amid Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial, the music mogul’s twin daughters Jessie Combs and D’Lila Combs—who he shares with late ex Kim Porter—celebrated their high school graduation. Jessie Combs and D’Lila Combs are moving on up. The 18-year-old twin daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs and his late ex Kim Porter celebrated their high…
New Infrared Contacts Let You See in the Dark
New Contacts Let You See Infrared Light—Even with Your Eyes Closed Straight out of science fiction, these contact lenses convert infrared light into visible light that humans can see By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine People who tested a new type of designer contact lens could see flashing infrared signals from a light source. Humans…
Trump threatens 25% tariff on iPhones if they are not made in US
President wipes about $70bn off Apple shares as he raises pressure on company to build smartphones in US Business live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on iPhones if they are not made in the United States, as he stepped up the pressure on Apple to build its signature…
Ukraine and Russia begin the largest prisoner-of-war exchange since the invasion
By Joanna Kakissis , Polina Lytvynova A CITY IN NORTHERN UKRAINE — Ukraine and Russia began the exchange of 1,000 prisoners of war Friday, the largest such swap since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. “We are bringing our people home,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on social media, after…
Cute Office Essentials to Transform Your Desk From Drab to Fab
Whether you go into the office or WFH, these office essentials will bring you joy (and make you more productive). The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. We’re going to go ahead and guess that your current office setup is pretty bleak. You’ve probably…
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU goods and 25% on iPhones not made in US
US President Donald Trump has said he is recommending a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States. “Our discussions with them are going nowhere!” he wrote in a post on social media on Friday. He said the new tariffs would kick in on 1 June. The announcement…
‘Full-frontal assault’: Guyana president decries Venezuela ‘sham’ elections for disputed region
Irfaan Ali tells Guardian of ‘grave’ implications of move to elect officials in Essequibo, recognised as part of Guyana Venezuela’s decision to elect officials to administer a swathe of Guyanese territory constitutes “a full-frontal assault on Guyana’s sovereignty and territorial integrity” that “undermines regional peace”, the country’s president, Irfaan Ali, has warned. Venezuelans will head…
Customers urged to fix energy bills as prices fall from July
Households are being urged to shop around for cheaper energy deals as prices fall from July. A typical gas and electricity bill will fall by £11 a month from July and regulator Ofgem said switching to a fixed deal could be better value for many customers. It said shopping around could lead to a £200…
Teen Mom’s Cheyenne Floyd Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby With Zach Davis
Teen Mom: Next Chapter star Cheyenne Floyd shared that she is pregnant with her third child, her second baby with husband Zach Davis. Cheyenne Floyd is getting her miracle. The Teen Mom: Next Chapter star shared that she’s pregnant and expecting her second baby with husband Zach Davis during the May 22 episode. “Zach and…
How Jennifer Lopez Is Preparing for Big TV Return at AMAs 2025
Jennifer Lopez exclusively told E! News how she’s been preparing to return as the host of the 2025 American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 26, nearly a decade after she first took on the TV gig. Jennifer Lopez is getting ready to dance again for her next big gig. The “On The Floor”…
Patients from Nottingham killer’s NHS trust carried out stabbings weeks before attack
Two men with paranoid schizophrenia stabbed members of the public in separate attacks weeks before Valdo Calocane’s killings in Nottingham – and all were under the care of the same NHS trust, the BBC has found. Josef Easom-Cooper and Junior Dietlin injured six men in the stabbings in Nottinghamshire in 2023. Within weeks, Calocane –…
World’s seven wealthiest countries agree to counter China’s trade practices
G7 finance ministers and central bank governors pledge to address ‘economic imbalances’, without naming China Top finance officials from the world’s seven wealthiest democracies have set aside stark differences on US tariffs and agreed to counter global “economic imbalances”, a swipe at China’s trade practices. Ahead of the meeting of G7 finance ministers and central…
UK signs £101m-a-year deal to hand over Chagos Islands
Sir Keir Starmer has signed a deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base for £101m a year. The prime minister said the deal was the only way to maintain the base’s long-term future and strengthened the UK’s national security. Under the terms of the agreement Mauritius would…
Justin Baldoni Drops Taylor Swift Subpoena in Blake Lively Legal War
After Justin Baldoni’s legal team withdrew a subpoena issued to Taylor Swift amid his legal battle with Blake Lively, the Gossip Girl alum’s spokesperson reacted to the update. It turns out Taylor Swift will be excluded from this narrative after all. While Justin Baldoni’s attorneys issued a subpoena to the “Look What You Made Me…
Brazil activists decry green rollbacks as senate passes ‘devastation bill’
Legislation would dismantle regulations in farming, mining and energy, increasing risk of widespread destruction Environmental activists in Brazil have decried a dramatic rollback of environmental safeguards after the senate approved a bill that would dismantle licensing processes and increase the risk of widespread destruction. The upper house passed the so-called “devastation bill” with 54 votes…
Jim Irsay, longtime Colts owner and music memorabilia collector, dies at 65
By Rachel Treisman Jim Irsay — the longtime owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts and a prolific rock-and-roll collector — has died at age 65. He “passed away peacefully in his sleep” on Wednesday afternoon, the Colts said in a statement, extending their sympathies to his three daughters and his entire family. “Jim’s dedication…
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…