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Lucy Hale and Ian Harding “Stand Behind” Pretty Little Liars Age Gap
Pretty Little Liars stars Lucy Hale and Ian Harding have no regrets when it comes to their characters’ teacher-student romance in the teen drama—despite their controversial age gap. Lucy Hale and Ian Harding are not apologizing for Ezria. Indeed, the Pretty Little Liars alums—who played protagonist Aria Montgomery and her high school English teacher Ezra…
US asks China to stop Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes. His comments came after Iran’s state-run Press TV reported that parliament had approved a plan to close the Strait but added that the final decision lies with the…
NSW upper house president seeks advice from Bret Walker over possible political staffer arrests
High-profile barrister consulted over arrest warrants for five government staffers who did not attend inquiry into Dural ‘fake terrorism plot’ Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The president of the New South Wales upper house has sought advice from high-profile barrister Bret Walker SC…
Decoy flights and seven B-2 stealth bombers – how US says it hit Iran’s nuclear sites
An 18-hour flight each way, multiple mid-air refuelings, and a series of decoys – this is how the mission to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities played out, according to four-star General Dan Caine, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest-ranking officer in the US military. Although the full impact of what the US…
Police say a man opened fire outside a church before staff fatally shot him
By The Associated Press WAYNE, Mich. — A man who opened fire outside a Michigan church filled with worshippers on Sunday was struck by a vehicle and then fatally shot by security staff who averted a potential mass shooting, police said. Churchgoers attending a morning service at CrossPointe Community Church in Wayne spotted the gunman…
First Near-Complete Denisovan Skull Reveals What This Ancient Human Cousin Looked Like
First Near-Complete Denisovan Skull Reveals What This Ancient Human Cousin Looked Like A Denisovan skull has been identified for the first time. The find was based on proteins and calcified dental plaque By Dyani Lewis & Nature magazine A reconstruction of the hominin source of the ‘Dragon Man’ cranium in his habitat. The fossil has…
Bounce Back From Flat Hair With These Summer Volumizing Essentials
From a texturizing spray to hot brushes, these volume-boosting hair care picks will help your hair reach new heights. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. During the hot summer months, you’re probably tempted to pull your hair back in a slick bun or…
Cost of sending a letter in Australia to rise to $1.70 as snail mail continues to decline
Australia Post’s proposed rise in stamp price for ordinary letters, which still requires communications minister’s approval, would take effect in July Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The cost of sending a letter is set to rise as the consumer watchdog waves through a…
Anna Camp Defends Her and Girlfriend Jade Whipkey’s 18-Year Age Gap
Pitch Perfect’s Anna Camp defended the 18-year age gap between her and girlfriend Jade Whipkey, two days after the couple made their red carpet debut at the Los Angeles premiere of Bride Hard. Anna Camp is not letting the haters cause treble between her and Jade Whipkey. Two days after the Pitch Perfect actress debuted…
Bali flights cancelled after Indonesian volcano spews 10km-high ash tower
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores, east of Bali, erupted on Tuesday afternoon, leading to several airlines cancelling flights A volcano in eastern Indonesia has spewed a colossal ash tower into the sky, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights to and from Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584m twin-peaked volcano on the…
Elon Musk Launches the Robotaxi—Can Tesla’s Cybercab Share the Road with America’s Myth of the Highway?
Can Tesla’s Cybercab Share the Road with America’s Myth of the Highway? For more than a century, cars have meant freedom, escape and self-reinvention to Americans. Now Tesla’s forthcoming Cybercab makes us ask whether we can have the romance of the open road without actually driving it By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser…
An unprecedented moment – but what US and Iran do next could be even more momentous
For decades, the United States and Iran have carefully avoided crossing a dangerous red line into a direct military confrontation. One American president after another held back from deploying their military might against the Islamic Republic for fear of sinking the US into potentially the most perilous Middle East war of all. Now, the commander-in-chief,…
These 20 Secrets About The Fast and the Furious Will Rev Your Engine
The Fast and the Furious franchise has a lot of miles on it after 24 years, so we looked under the hood to find out what made the 2001 original such a classic ride. Once upon a time, The Fast and the Furious pulled into theaters. That little local film, about an undercover cop in…
Retaliate now, later or never: What Iran’s next move could be
Iran has responded furiously to the overnight US airstrikes on three of its nuclear sites, vowing what it calls “everlasting consequences”. But beyond the words, there will be feverish discussions taking place at the highest level inside Iran’s security and intelligence establishment. Should they escalate the conflict through retaliation against US interests, or, as US…
World reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran with alarm, caution — and some praise
By Rebecca Rosman As the world reacted to news of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, international officials largely responded with alarm and calls for restraint — though some expressed praise. Across the Middle East, reactions ranged from concern to condemnation. The Saudi government said it was following events “with great concern,” and called for…
The US has changed the course of the conflict – how will Iran respond?
As Benjamin Netanyahu stood at the podium in the Israeli prime minister’s office this morning, he did not at first address the Israeli people in Hebrew, to update them on the latest, dramatic development in this, his latest war. Instead he spoke in English, speaking directly to, and lavishing praise upon, US President Donald Trump…
Cambodia bans fruit imports and soap operas from Thailand as border dispute sours
The border dispute has led to a surge in nationalist sentiment and tit-for-tat actions by both governments Cambodia has banned imports of fruit and vegetables from Thailand, the latest escalation in a series of retaliatory actions sparked by a long-running border dispute between the South-east Asian neighbours. Tensions flared in May when troops briefly exchanged…
Action on Iran is loaded with risks for Trump
Donald Trump, the president who returned to the White House in January promising to be a “peacemaker”, has taken a dramatic step to insert the US into the fraught conflict between Iran and Israel. Far from bringing peace to the Middle East since taking office, Trump is now presiding over a region on the precipice…
How The View’s Sunny Hostin “Almost Died” While Filming
The View cohost Sunny Hostin detailed a frightening health scare she experienced live on air during a segment on the daytime talk show. Sunny Hostin is taking a little extra time to enjoy the view following a frightening mishap. During the June 20 episode of The View, the daytime TV host said she “almost died”…
New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China
Wellington says it has paused payment of some funding until Pacific island nation takes steps to ‘repair the relationship and restore trust’ New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over the “breadth and content” of agreements the smaller Pacific nation made with China, officials from the New Zealand foreign…
Trump says U.S. ‘completely and totally obliterated’ nuclear facilities in Iran
By Elena Moore , Megan Pratz The U.S. military has joined with Israel to launch military strikes against Iran, a dramatic escalation in the years-long effort by both nations to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and…
At least three people dead from a tornado in North Dakota
Clare Marie Schneider At least three North Dakota residents were killed Friday night by a tornado that swept through the state overnight. Storm chasers found two people killed as a result of the storm in rural Enderlin on Friday night, some 60 miles southwest of Fargo, N.D. That same night, The Enderlin Sheldon Fire Department…
Hong Kong teachers allegedly told to avoid US Independence Day events
Messages advise staff to also warn students off celebrations to avoid violating national security law Teachers in Hong Kong have been warned to keep themselves and students away from any US Independence Day celebrations as they may breach national security laws, educators have alleged. A text message purportedly sent by the principal of a Hong…
At least eight dead in hot air balloon accident in Brazil
At least eight people have died in a hot air balloon accident in Brazil, a state governor has said. There were 21 people on board the balloon in the city of Praia Grande on Saturday morning, Governor of Santa Catarina Jorginho Mello said in a post on X. Thirteen people, including the pilot, survived and…
Why Mark Cuban Declined Kamala Harris’ VP Offer Ahead of 2024 Election
Shark Tank alum Mark Cuban revealed he was courted as a possible running mate by Kamala Harris’ team during the 2024 presidential election, though he ultimately turned down the offer. Don’t expect Mark Cuban to enter the political arena. The Shark Tank alum revealed that he was considered as a potential running mate for former…
Here’s How Plastic Bag Bans Are Keeping Trash off Shorelines
Here’s How Plastic Bag Bans Are Working Data from beach cleanups show that banning or taxing single-use plastic bags makes a difference in ecosystems By Meghan Bartels edited by Allison Parshall For one in three U.S. residents, single-use plastic bags are no longer a cheap and easy ubiquity—and beaches, riverbanks and lakeshores are benefitting. That’s…
Pilot who died in N.C. plane crash tried to avoid a turtle on airport runway
By The Associated Press MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — The pilot of a small plane that crashed near a North Carolina airport this month had raised a wheel after landing to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report. The pilot of the Universal Stinson 108 and a passenger…
Huge dilemmas lie ahead for UK over Iran
“If this is true, all our troubles are over.” A British businessman fast running out of cash, William Knox D’Arcy, is said to have uttered those words when he received a telegram from Persia, 113 years ago. Oil had been discovered, after years of failed explorations under Knox D’Arcy, who had been granted the rights…
See Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s NYC Date Night
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce stepped out for a dinner date night in New York City on June 20, days after the “Karma” singer set the record straight on their relationship status. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s sweet romance is more than just a short time. The “Cruel Summer” singer and the Kansas City Chiefs…
Brazil hot-air balloon crash kills at least eight people amid ‘desperate’ scenes
Witnesses say some of those onboard hurled themselves out to escape flames as reports say fire started from torch in balloon’s basket At least eight people have died after a hot-air balloon carrying more than 20 people caught fire and plunged through the sky in Brazil’s deep south. The picturesque, canyon-filled region where the crash…
Inside Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor’s Private Romance
Yes, actresses Sarah Paulson and Holland Taylor are aware they have a 32-year age gap, but that’s hardly the most interesting part of the duo’s decade-long relationship. “My life choices are, um, unconventional.” That’s what Sarah Paulson told The Edit in 2017, and the 50-year-old wasn’t referring to the various roles she’s has taken on for FX’s American…
Thai PM apologises over leaked call with Hun Sen as crisis threatens to topple government
In phone call, Paetongtarn Shinawatra discusses border dispute with former Cambodian leader and calls him ‘uncle’ Thailand’s prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, apologised after a leaked phone conversation with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen prompted public anger and threatened the collapse of her government. In the leaked call, Paetongtarn – daughter of the populist former leader…
Esther Rantzen urges Lords not to block assisted dying
Dame Esther Rantzen has appealed to the House of Lords not to block a bill giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to an assisted death, after it was backed by MPs on Friday. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill was passed by 314 votes to 291 in the House of Commons –…
Canada poised to pass infrastructure bill despite pushback from Indigenous people
Bill prioritizes ‘nation-building’ pipelines and mines, causing concern that sped-up approvals will override constitutional rights Canada’s Liberal government is poised to pass controversial legislation on Friday that aims to kick-start “nation building” infrastructure projects but has received widespread pushback from Indigenous communities over fears it tramples on their constitutional rights. On its final day of…
What happens next with the bill?
The draft law that would legalise assisted dying in some circumstances in England and Wales has cleared all of its initial stages in the House of Commons. MPs voted in favour of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill in principle back in November by a majority of 55. Now, after many hours of…
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Most Relatable Chapter Yet
As she underwent cancer treatment, Kate Middleton and Prince William soldiered through what was an unprecedented time for the royal family but also the most relatable chapter of their love story yet. Kate Middleton deciding to skip the 2025 Royal Ascot was a reminder that not everything is back to normal for the royal family.…
MPs back assisted dying bill in historic Commons vote
In an historic vote, MPs have approved a bill which would pave the way for huge social change by giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to end their own lives. The Terminally Ill Adults Bill, which was backed by 314 votes to 291, will now go to the House of Lords…
How did my MP vote on assisted dying?
MPs have voted to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales after their final debate on the change in the law. After months of deliberation and scrutiny, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill was backed by 314 votes to 291, a majority of 23. MPs were given a free vote on the issue,…
Machine Gun Kelly’s Rare Update on Co-Parenting Baby With Megan Fox
Three months after Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox welcomed their baby daughter Saga Blade, the rapper gave a rare update on their parenting journey. Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are beginning a new chapter of their story. Three months after the rapper (real name Colson Baker) and Transformers actress welcomed their baby girl…
How Does a Gravitational Slingshot Work?
The UniverseFridays How Does a Gravitational Slingshot Work? Spacecraft can get a significant boost by stealing energy from planets By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings This artist’s concept shows an example of a gravitational assist maneuver, used by spacecraft to travel through the solar system. In this example, the spacecraft flies close by Mars,…
Critic of Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega shot dead in Costa Rica
Retired army officer Roberto Samcam was killed in San José by gunmen, the latest of several attacks on Ortega’s critics A retired Nicaraguan army officer in exile turned fierce critic of the country’s authoritarian president Daniel Ortega has been shot dead in neighboring Costa Rica. Maj Roberto Samcam, 66, was shot at his apartment building…
Weather tracker: Mexico’s Pacific coast hit by tropical storm and hurricane
Tropical Storm Dalila brings flooding to Acapulco, while Hurricane Erick causes disruption in Oaxaca state While the western Atlantic has experienced a quiet start to the hurricane season, the eastern Pacific has recently become fairly active, producing a tropical storm and a category 4 hurricane within a few days. The first and weaker of these…
Sink Your Teeth into These Jaws Secrets
Jaws is swimming towards a major milestone: its 50th anniversary. Dive into these secrets about the Steven Spielberg-directed film, including facts about the mechanical shark, the casting and more. Even among the, uh, sharkiest film critics, Jaws is considered one of the most revered movies of all time. It was 50 years ago that the…
Pro-Palestinian activists break into RAF Brize Norton
Pro-Palestinian activists have broken into RAF Brize Norton and sprayed two military planes with red paint in a security breach. The Ministry of Defence strongly condemned the “vandalism of Royal Air Force assets” and said it was working closely with the police. Footage posted online by Palestine Action on Friday shows two people inside the…
An appeals court backs Trump’s control of the California National Guard for now
By Laura Fitzgerald , Larry Kaplow A California appeals court has ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles — rejecting at least temporarily Gov. Gavin Newsom’s attempt to take back control of the Guard. It was the latest in a series of court rulings since last week…
Leeds maternity units graded ‘inadequate’ after families tell BBC of failings
Maternity services at two Leeds hospitals have been downgraded from “good” to “inadequate” by the healthcare regulator, because their failings posed “a significant risk” to women and babies. Concerns from staff and patients around quality of care and staffing levels were substantiated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) during unannounced inspections at Leeds Teaching Hospitals…
How Miley Cyrus Feels About Being a “Cougar” in Maxx Morando Romance
Miley Cyrus shared why she doesn’t mind being considered one of the “cougars” when it comes to her relationship with her boyfriend Maxx Morando, who is five years her junior. Miley Cyrus thinks there’s something beautiful about the age difference in her romance. After her sister Brandi Cyrus joked that they are both “cougars” in their…
Expedition to ‘real home of the pirates of the Caribbean’ hopes to unearth ships and treasure
Exploration of Bahamas seabed will be first time notorious New Providence hideout has been searched Pirates of the Caribbean is a $4.5bn swashbuckling film franchise and Blackbeard and Calico Jack Rackham are among marauding buccaneers who have captured imaginations over the centuries. But almost nothing is known about the life and times of actual pirates.…
Ordinary Zambians lose out twice: to global looting and local corruption | Letters
Emmanuel Mwamba and Fiona Mulaisho respond to an editorial on US aid cuts to Zambia and huge sums taken out of the country by multinationals Your editorial (The Guardian view on Zambia’s Trumpian predicament: US aid cuts are dwarfed by a far bigger heist, 10 January) highlights research by Prof Andrew Fischer, and the exploitation…
Survivor’s Scot Pollard Gets Emotional After Heart Transplant
NBA alum Scot Pollard, who competed on Survivor in 2015, shared his journey of getting a heart transplant and meeting his donor’s family. Scot Pollard owes his survival to one special person. The Survivor alum—who competed on the CBS show from 2015 to 2016—shared that he received a heart transplant in February 2024 and was recently…
Is the UK about to get dragged into Iran-Israel conflict?
Is this, some will be wondering, 2003 all over again? In 2003 Britain joined the US in a highly controversial military campaign against Iraq in a quest to rid it of its supposed arsenal of “weapons of mass destruction”. These turned out to have all been destroyed years previously. As America’s closest but junior ally,…
Temperatures pass 32C on hottest day of year as first UK area enters heatwave
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year with temperatures passing 32C, as part of the country entered a heatwave. A temperature of 32.2C was recorded in Kew, London – higher than the previous record for 2025 of 29.4C in Suffolk on 13 June. Suffolk became the first place in the UK to…
New Rio de Janeiro law requires public hospitals to display anti-abortion signs
Opponents view the controversial act as part of a growing trend across Brazil to further restrict abortion access A new law has just come into force in Rio de Janeiro requiring all public hospitals and clinics run by the municipal government to display anti-abortion signs bearing messages such as: “Did you know that the unborn…
Let Your Reflection Show You These Secrets About Mulan
Not only did 1998’s Mulan earn millions at the box office with its tale based on ancient Chinese legend of the female warrior Hua Mulan, but the Disney flick helped launch Christina Aguilera’s career. Who is that girl I see staring straight back at me? For Christina Aguilera, that reflection was her own visage in…
Two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs won’t be offered on NHS due to cost
Two breakthrough Alzheimer’s drugs have been deemed far too expensive, for too little benefit, to be offered on the NHS. The medicines are the first to slow the disease, which may give people extra time living independently. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) concluded they were a poor use of taxpayers’ money…
Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi
Killing of Canadian national was ‘significant escalation in India’s repression efforts’ but leaders shake hands at G7 Canada’s spy agency has warned that the assassination in British Columbia of a prominent Sikh activist signaled a “significant escalation in India’s repression efforts” and reflects a broader, transnational campaign by the government in New Delhi to threaten…
The Massive Ordnance Penetrator Bomb Israel Wants to Destroy Iran’s Fordo Nuclear Facility
Why This Is the Only Bomb That Could Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Bunker—Under 300 Feet of Rock American military engineers designed the GBU-57/B bomb to devastate deeply buried bunkers without radioactive fallout. It’s the only nonnuclear weapon that can reach Iran’s hardest target By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser Maxar satellite imagery overview of…
Trump approves Iran attack plan but has not made final decision, US media says
Donald Trump has approved plans to attack Iran, but has not made a final decision on whether to strike the country, the BBC’s US partner CBS reports. The US president held off on initiating strikes in case Iran agreed to abandon its nuclear programme, a senior intelligence source told CBS. Trump is reportedly considering a…
Hulk Hogan’s Rep Addresses Rumors He’s on His Deathbed
Amid rumors Hulk Hogan is on his deathbed, the wrestling legend’s rep shared an update on his health. Hulk Hogan is still standing. The WWE Hall of Famer was recently hospitalized amid ongoing neck and back issues, though despite speculation, a rep for Hulk—real name Terry Gene Bollea—confirmed to E! News June 18, “no reasons to…
British woman dies from rabies after stray dog contact in Morocco
A British woman has died from rabies after she was “scratched” by a puppy in Morocco, her family said. Yvonne Ford, 59, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, had light contact with the stray dog while on holiday in February in the North African country. In a social media post, reported by the Press Association, Mrs Ford’s…
Screen addiction and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows
By Rhitu Chatterjee If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline via call, text or chat. A new study finds that addiction to social media, mobile phones and video games is linked to a higher risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The study, published in JAMA on…
Caitlin Clark Gets Into Altercation With Connecticut Suns Players
Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever June 17 game with the Connecticut Sun got heated, with the player finding herself in the middle of on court tensions. The Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun are on the rebound after an intense game. During the June 17 face-off between the two teams, tensions mounted after a series of…
Trump’s Iran dilemma exposes bitter split in president’s circle
The dilemma of whether the US should join Israel in attacking Iran, or stay out of the offensive altogether, has exposed divisions among US President Donald Trump’s supporters. The Republican president reportedly is considering helping target the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities, following a meeting with his national security advisers in the White House Situation Room…
Social Security benefits face big cuts in 2033, unless Congress acts
Scott Horsley The Social Security trust fund is expected to run out of cash in eight years, according to a report released Wednesday by the program’s trustees. Unless Congress acts before then, benefits for more than 60 million retirees and family members will automatically be cut by 23%. The deadline is about nine months earlier…
New charges accuse Bolsonaro of running spy ring from Brazil’s presidential palace
Former president has denied wrongdoing as federal police accuse him of overseeing a spy network targeting rivals Federal police have formally accused Brazil’s former far-right president, Jair Bolsonaro, of presiding over an illegal spying network which allegedly snooped on political rivals, journalists and environmentalists during his administration. Bolsonaro is already facing the prospect of jail…
Country Singer Conner Smith Cancels Shows After Fatal Car Accident
Country singer Conner Smith, who was set to perform alongside Jelly Roll and Megan Maroney June 21, has opted out of multiple scheduled shows after police said he fatally hit a woman with his car. Conner Smith is putting his guitar down for the time being. One week after the “I Hate Alabama” singer fatally…
‘My baby died after I was ignored’: More families call for NHS maternity inquiry
When Tassie Weaver went into labour at full term, she thought she was hours away from holding her first child. But, by the time she was giving birth, she knew her son had died. Doctors had previously told Tassie to call her local maternity unit immediately when she went into labour, she says, because her…
Discarded clothes from UK brands dumped in protected Ghana wetlands
Garments thrown out by consumers from Next, George, M&S and others found in or near conservation areas Clothes discarded by UK consumers and shipped to Ghana have been found in a huge rubbish dump in protected wetlands, an investigation has found. Reporters for Unearthed working with Greenpeace Africa found garments from Next in the dump…
Steve Rosenberg: Russia fears another loss in Middle East from Iran’s conflict with Israel
When Israel launched Operation Rising Lion, officials in Russia described the current escalation in the Middle East as “alarming” and “dangerous.” Still, Russian media were quick to stress the potential positives for Moscow. Among them: However, the longer Israel’s military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose from current…
Female baboons with strong relationship to fathers found to live longer
Study suggests role of male parents may be under-appreciated in some primate species But a study suggests that even their little effort might go a long way, with female baboons who experience a stronger relationship with their fathers when young tending to live longer as adults. In the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B,…
Boston Rob’s Daughter Hospitalized for “Severe” Reaction to Plant
“Boston Rob” Mariano’s 14-year-old daughter Carina—who he shares with fellow Survivor alum Amber Mariano—was hospitalized after getting poked by a plant during a family vacation in Mexico. “Boston Rob” Mariano‘s family vacation in Mexico has hit a snag. The Survivor alum shared on June 16 that his and wife Amber Mariano’s 14-year-old daughter Carina “got poked…
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants
Wind and Solar Energy Are Cheaper Than Electricity from Fossil-Fuel Plants Even without subsidies, renewable energy is staying competitive with power from gas and coal By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE | Renewable energy doesn’t need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels when it comes to building new…
Scientists Find Universe’s Missing Matter in Intergalactic ‘Cosmic Fog’
Scientists Find Universe’s Missing Matter in Intergalactic ‘Cosmic Fog’ Researchers have used cosmic explosions called fast radio bursts to illuminate the intergalactic medium By Robert Lea & SPACE.com Astronomers have long struggled to see and study the dilute, dark gas and dust between galaxies, depicted in this artist’s concept as blue and purple filaments in…
New protected area a win for Amazonian wildlife, people
In Peru’s far north, rivers converge and shape parallel worlds. Here, along the Colombian border, a rush from the Andes merges with the Algodón, a meandering trickle the color of well-steeped tea. These waters feed floodplains, swamps and forests that support species found nowhere else on Earth. Now, after more than a decade of work led…
Miley Cyrus Brings Back Bleached Eyebrows Look
Miley Cyrus switched up her look once again with barely-there bleached brows during her latest outing in Paris as she celebrated the release of her new album and film Something Beautiful. Miley Cyrus‘ lightened brows are something beautiful. While the singer may have left her iconic character Hannah Montana in the past, she’s bringing back…
Former Argentinian president Cristina Fernández allowed to serve corruption sentence at home
Judge rules Cristina Fernández de Kirchner can serve six-year sentence in apartment, citing age and security reasons A federal court in Argentina has granted former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s request to serve a six-year prison sentence for corruption at her home in Buenos Aires. Judges ruled that Fernández, 72, can serve time in the…
MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
MPs have voted to change abortion legislation to stop women in England and Wales being prosecuted for ending their pregnancy. The landslide vote to decriminalise the procedure is the biggest change to abortion laws in England and Wales for nearly 60 years. Women who terminate their pregnancy outside the rules, for example after 24 weeks,…
R. Kelly Hospitalized After Overdosing in Prison, His Lawyer Says
R. Kelly, who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for convictions on charges including sex trafficking, has been hospitalized after an alleged drug overdose June 13. R. Kelly is receiving medical attention. The “Ignition” singer—who is currently serving a 30-year sentence in a federal North Carolina prison for convictions associated with allegations of racketeering, bribery,…
Deadly clashes over Morales candidacy deepen Bolivia crisis in election run-up
Six killed and hundreds injured in weeks of unrest, as supporters demand former president be allowed to run Fatal clashes between police and supporters of former president Evo Morales have deepened Bolivia’s political and economic crisis, heightening tensions in the Andean country just two months before the presidential election. Six people have been killed and…
Iranians describe fear and sadness over Trump evacuation warning
Many Iranians have reacted with fear and dismay at Donald Trump’s instruction to “immediately evacuate Tehran”. The capital’s almost 10 million residents have now been left to decide whether to shelter in their homes – bracing themselves for what could come next – or attempt to join the heavy traffic leaving the country’s capital. President…
The Taliban has banned a lot of things … but chess?
By Diaa Hadid , Fariba Akbari A former chess coach found out the hard way about the Taliban enforcing its ban on chess. Ahmad Sami Hassanzadeh, 44, was in a park, playing chess in the western city of Herat with friends when they were accosted by members of the Taliban vice squad. “They shouted at…
What are Trump’s options as tensions escalate?
President Trump’s comments on the Israel-Iran conflict have veered from full throated support for Israel’s strikes to strongly distancing himself from them, and back again. His ambiguity has added to the sense of uncertainty as the fighting itself escalates – as has his departure from the G7 in Canada. He simply said he had “big…
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Will Be July 8-11: Best Deals You Can Shop Now
Prime Day has been extended to four days this year! Here’s how to get the best deals, key dates to watch, and shopping tips to help you save big in July. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured…
Lilo & Stitch Actor David H. K. Bell Dead at 57
David H. K. Bell—who appeared in the 2025 live-action version of the movie Lilo & Stitch—has died, according to his family. He was 57. Hollywood is mourning a tragic loss. David H. K. Bell—who appeared in one of Lilo & Stitch‘s most beloved scenes in the 2025 live-action remake—has died, his family confirmed on social…
Lawmakers in Washington press for more security following Minnesota shooting
By Deirdre Walsh , Claudia Grisales Members of Congress are reassessing their own security coverage following the Saturday attacks in Minnesota where a gunman shot two Democratic lawmakers, killing one and wounding the other. Top leaders in Washington condemned the attacks in their immediate wake before turning to assess the security of federal politicians. The…
What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media
The Science of ParentingMondays What I Wish Parents Knew about Social Media I study social media for a living. Here’s what parents need to know so that kids can use it safely and productively By Laura Edelson edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting On Friday…
Trump signs order confirming parts of UK-US tariff deal
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to reduce tariffs on UK cars being shipped to the US, which will bring into force parts of a tariff deal agreed between the two countries last month. Speaking at the G7 summit in Canada, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the move a “very important day”…
Jane Goodall chimpanzee conservation project in Tanzania hit by USAID cuts
US agency had pledged almost $30m over five years to Hope Through Action initiative, which was launched in 2023 USAID has been subjected to swingeing cuts under Donald Trump, with global effects that are still unfolding. Now it has emerged that the agency will withdraw from the Hope Through Action project managed by the Jane…
Grey’s Anatomy’s Sandra Oh Details How Script Demands Caused “Grief”
Grey’s Anatomy‘s Sandra Oh revealed there was a “dedicated” staffer tasked to “deal with me” about script changes during her 10-season run as Cristina Yang. For Sandra Oh, Grey’s Anatomy helped her learn what it takes to be your own person. The actress reflected on her 10-season tenure as Cristina Yang on the long-running ABC medical…
Israel claims control of Iran’s skies, but Tehran is managing to hit back
By Greg Myre , Scott Neuman Israel says it has crippled Iran’s air defenses and that it can now strike targets across the country at will. Although Israel’s own defenses remain largely intact despite nightly barrages launched by Tehran, some missiles are getting through with deadly results. Since Friday, Israel has used U.S.-supplied state-of-the-art F-35…
Ethnicity of grooming gangs ‘shied away from’, Casey report says
The ethnicity of people involved in grooming gangs has been “shied away from” by authorities, according to a new report by Baroness Louise Casey. The finding comes after the peer was tasked with producing an audit on the nature and scale of group-based child sexual abuse in England and Wales. The report said ethnicity data…
Canada’s security operation for G7 summit faces unorthodox threat … bears
Apex predators are one of several large and unpredictable animals concerning officials in foothills of Rockies G7 summit on wildfire watch for Trumpian explosions in Canada Security preparations for G7 summits normally involve the elite close protection afforded to world leaders, and then a series of of concentric defences against street demonstrations and protests. Not…
Who Is on RFK, Jr.’s New Vaccine Panel—And What Will They Do?
Who Is on RFK, Jr.’s New Vaccine Panel—And What Will They Do? Critics fear that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services chief RFK, Jr., known for his antivaccine views, has picked a crucial CDC committee that will be a “disaster for public health” By Heidi Ledford, Rachel Fieldhouse & Nature magazine U.S. Secretary of…
Eric Dane’s Daughter Rescued Him While Swimming Amid ALS Battle
Two months after Eric Dane shared his ALS diagnosis, he detailed the heartbreaking moment his daughter had to rescue him from the ocean, making him realize the severity of his condition. Eric Dane is getting vulnerable about the reality of his ALS diagnosis. Two months after the Grey’s Anatomy star—dad to daughters Billie, 15, and…
Where is Israel’s operation heading?
Israel’s military operations were, he announced, “clearing the path for you to achieve your freedom”. Now, as the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, and the range of targets widens, many are asking – what is Israel’s real endgame? Is it simply to end, as Netanyahu also declared on Friday on the first night…
A two-bedroom Bondi Junction unit for $1,100 a week. Is ‘affordable housing’ in Australia really affordable?
Government programs designed to offer rent below market rate for low-to-moderate income households are failing those who most need it, advocates say Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A two-bedroom apartment in Bondi Junction that is part of an “affordable” housing scheme run by the NSW government has been listed…
Kody Brown, Robyn Brown Reveal If They’d Ever Go Back to Polygamy
Sister Wives star Kody Brown and his wife Robyn Brown explained why they don’t intend to return to polygamy after the breakdown of Kody’s three other marriages. These days, less is more for Kody Brown. After his divorces from ex-wives Christine Brown, Janelle Brown and Meri Brown, the Sister Wives star revealed he has no…
Man suspected of shooting Minnesota lawmakers arrested after huge manhunt
A 57-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Minnesota on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband. The arrest on Sunday night was the culmination of a huge two-day manhunt following the deaths of Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband Mark. State Governor Tim Walz called it…
Send in armed UN troops to protect aid convoys or risk ‘dystopia’, says expert
UN rapporteur calls for move as food deliveries are attacked and starvation becomes a weapon of war in Gaza and Sudan UN peacekeepers should be routinely deployed to protect aid convoys from attack in places such as Gaza and Sudan, a senior United Nations expert has proposed. With starvation increasingly used as a weapon of…
Australia to hold talks aimed at entering defence pact with EU
Anthony Albanese confirms country could sign on to deal as he arrives in Calgary for G7 summit Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia is to hold formal negotiations on joining a new defence agreement with the European Union, with the prime minister preparing…