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UK economy grew more than expected in February
The UK economy grew by more than expected in February, according to the latest official figures. The economy expanded by 0.5%, with the services sector having a strong month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said. Economists had predicted growth of just 0.1%, but the ONS said several factors contributed to the surprise rise which…
How Trump’s Auto Tariffs Are Landing in an English Car Making Town
Tariffs President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover employs 9,000 people and has suspended exports to the United States, residents are anxious. President Trump’s auto tariffs remain in place even after he paused many other levies. In Solihull, where Jaguar Land Rover…
AI Will Drive Doubling of Data Center Energy Demand by 2030
Data Centers Will Use Twice as Much Energy by 2030—Driven by AI Data centers accounted for about 1.5 percent of global electricity consumption in 2024, an amount expected to double by 2030 because of AI use By Sophia Chen & Nature magazine A photo taken on December 23, 2023, shows Tencent’s largest big data center…
Supreme court orders US to help return man wrongly deported to El Salvador
Justices uphold judge’s order and say Trump officials must ‘facilitate’ return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to United States The US supreme court upheld on Thursday a judge’s order requiring Donald Trump’s administration to facilitate the return to the United States of a Salvadoran man who the government has acknowledged was deported in error to El…
After a dramatic week, is Trump any closer to his trade goals?
Donald Trump announced a massive tariff plan last week that would have upended the global economic order as well as long-established trading relationships with America’s allies. But that plan – or at least a significant part of is – is on ice after the president suspended higher tariffs on most countries for 90 days while…
How a Ukrainian Teen Became a Suspected Foot Soldier for Russia
Russia-Ukraine War The teenager faces terrorism charges in an arson attack on an IKEA store in Lithuania. Investigators say it was part of a Russian sabotage campaign. By Andrew Higgins and Tomas Dapkus Reporting from Vilnius, Lithuania, and Warsaw, Poland The job offer, pitched to appeal to a 17-year-old Ukrainian refugee without work, promised a…
Why John Stamos’ Wife Caitlin McHugh Is “Hero” of Son Billy’s Birthday
John Stamos shared the sweet reason his wife Caitlin McHugh is the “real hero” of son Billy’s 7th birthday, explaining that she’s the one who did the “real work” when she gave birth on April 10. John Stamos has a full house of people to celebrate. The Full House alum shared a heartwarming message in…
Why Trump Just Axed a Major Climate Program
Why Trump Axed a Bedrock U.S. Climate Program The dismemberment of the U.S. Global Change Research Program was outlined in Project 2025 as a way to elevate the “benefits” of climate change when fighting regulations in court By Scott Waldman & E&E News U.S. President Donald Trump, listens to a question as he visits Chez…
US extradites Canadian citizen to India for alleged role in deadly Mumbai attacks
Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, to stand trial for plotting multiday slaughter carried out by 10 Islamist gunmen A Pakistan-born Canadian citizen wanted for his alleged role in the deadly 2008 Mumbai siege has landed in New Delhi after his extradition from the United States. Tahawwur Hussain Rana, 64, arrived at a military airbase outside the…
Police raid barbers and vape shops suspected of being fronts for crime gangs
Police officers smash through the back doors of a bright, modern barber shop in the market town of Shrewsbury. Inside they immediately detain two men – who we are later told are Kurdish asylum seekers. Both men are later released. It is the first of six raids that day where police seize thousands of pounds…
Search Ends for Victims in Dominican Republic Roof Collapse That Killed 221
The collapse of the roof at Jet Set, one of Santo Domingo’s most popular nightclubs, killed many prominent Dominicans, including baseball players and politicians. By Hogla Enecia Pérez and Frances Robles Hogla Enecia Pérez reported from the site of the collapse and the Santo Domingo morgue. Kelvin Espinal spent three days this week at the…
After Trump’s Pause on Tariffs, EU Delays Retaliation to Allow Talks
Tariffs The bloc had voted to impose retaliatory measures just before President Trump made his last-minute U-turn. It has now announced a postponement. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels E.U. officials announced on Thursday that they would delay their plans for retaliatory tariffs after President Trump’s abrupt decision to hit pause on some of the…
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Just use promo code BREEZY at checkout to save up to 70% off on swim, jeans, and more. Yeah, we can’t believe it, either. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. What time is it? It’s Spring! This means the…
Faisal Islam: Trump may have backtracked, but this is far from over
There were some heroic efforts overnight from Donald Trump and those around him to suggest the past seven days were something other than absolute chaos. By this reading, Trump’s 4D game of chess has left China in check. Certainly the Chinese economy faces a massive hit from punitive tariffs in its biggest market. But even…
Jillian Lauren: What we know about police shooting of Weezer bassist’s wife
By Bill Chappell Los Angeles police have booked Jillian Lauren, an author and the wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, on suspicion of attempted murder — after an extraordinary sequence of events that included officers shooting at and wounding Lauren in the yard of her home. Lauren suffered a non-life-threatening injury when she was shot.…
Why Keri Hilson Regrets Beyoncé Diss Track With Ester Dean
Keri Hilson shared the reason she regrets recording the 2009 remix of her song “Turnin’ Me On,” which included a verse written by Ester Dean that many fans speculated was a Beyoncé diss. Keri Hilson didn’t intend to knock anyone down. The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer got candid about her regret over recording her 2009…
Trump’s Executive Orders on Coal Call for More Mining and Weaker Pollution Limits
Trump Orders Protect Aging, Polluting Coal Plants and Allow More Mining President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Tuesday that keep aging coal generators running and undermine efforts to rein in pollution, including mercury and arsenic emissions By Peter Behr, Hannah Northey, Sean Reilly & E&E News President Donald Trump speaks Tuesday during an executive…
Tate pointed gun at woman and said to ‘do as I say’, court documents seen by BBC claim
Andrew Tate pointed a gun in a woman’s face and said “you’re going to do as I say or there’ll be hell to pay”, according to one of four UK women suing the influencer and self-proclaimed misogynist. The allegation is described in court documents, seen by the BBC, which also contain detailed accounts of rape,…
E.U. Officials Approve Retaliatory Tariffs Against the U.S.
Tariffs The tariffs were slated to take effect starting on April 15, and to hit back at President Trump’s steel and aluminum levies. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels The European Union on Wednesday approved its first retaliation measures in response to President Trump’s tariffs, a plan that was thrown into uncertainty just hours later,…
Kourtney Kardashian’s Son Rocky Steals the Show in Kardashians Finale
On the Kardashians season six finale April 10, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s son Rocky, 17 months, interrupted Kris Jenner while she was delivering a heartfelt speech to Kim Kardashian. Blink and you’ll miss this precious moment from Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker‘s son. The couple’s 17-month-old son Rocky Barker adorably stole the show on the…
Trump Freezes Cornell Funding, Compromises U.S. Military Safety
Trump’s Cornell Funding Freeze Could Make U.S. Troops Less Safe Cornell is being slammed with stop-work orders that will seriously impact department of defense research linked to the Air Force and military safety, sources tell Scientific American By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Cornell’s Electron Storage Ring (CESR) is a particle accelerator that is…
Trump steps back from cliff edge of all-out global trade war
For days, Donald Trump and his White House team had insisted they were fully committed to their decision to impose sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs on dozens of countries. They even derided a report on Tuesday that said the president was considering a 90-day pause – news that triggered a brief stock market surge. But now that…
The Trump Envoy Who Got Close to the ‘World’s Coolest Dictator’
U.S. officials said Ronald Johnson’s actions during his time as ambassador to El Salvador seemed less aligned with U.S. interests and more focused on protecting the country’s president. By Maria Abi-Habib Soon after he took up his post in El Salvador, U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson forged an unusually close relationship with the country’s president. President…
Judge finds Newsmax aired false and defamatory claims about voting-tech company
By Maddy Lauria Following Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump that November, Trump’s allies and supporters took to right-wing media to accuse Dominion Voting Systems of rigging the vote to help Biden. In his opinion, Judge Eric M. Davis says Dominion “presents clear and convincing evidence” that shows Newsmax broadcast segments with inaccurate information that…
US stocks make historic gains after Trump pauses some tariffs
US shares have rocketed after US President Donald Trump said he would suspend steep tariffs on goods from most countries, and instead impose a 10% import tax rate. The White House said it was backing off on higher levies for trade partners that had agreed to negotiate, although Trump said he would raise tariffs on…
AI Report Highlights Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models
Where AI Is Now: Smaller, Better, Cheaper Models A state of the AI industry report shows that 2024 was a breakthrough year for small, sleek models to rival the behemoths By Nicola Jones & Nature magazine Top AI models’ performance is improving quickly, and the competition between them is growing ever fiercer. The artificial intelligence…
Islamic State Regains Strength in Syria
Syria After Civil War The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group could break thousands of hardened fighters out of prison. The U.S. has sent more forces to Syria, tamping down on the immediate threat, but experts warn that the extremist group…
UK to co-host global conference with aim of resolving Sudan’s civil war
Foreign ministers will gather in London and seek to exert diplomatic pressure demanding a ceasefire The British government is bringing together foreign ministers from nearly 20 countries and organisations in an attempt to establish a group that can drive the warring factions in Sudan closer towards peace. The conference at Lancaster House in London on…
Trump tariffs spark US government debt sell-off
Confidence in the US economy is plummeting as investors dumped government debt amid growing concerns over the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs. Governments sell bonds – essentially an IOU – to raise money from financial markets for public spending and in return they pay interest. The US does not normally see high interest rates on…
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Ukrainians Mourn Many Killed in Russian Strike Near Playground
Russia-Ukraine War A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that a cease-fire remains as distant as ever. A Russian missile strike near a playground in central Ukraine killed 19 people, including nine children. The attack was a painful reminder that…
Tributes to ex-London scientist after body found dismembered in Colombia
Tributes have been paid to a “passionate and dedicated” scientist after parts of his dismembered body were found in a suitcase in Colombia. The mayor of Santa Marta, Carlos Pinedo Cuello, said a £9,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of those responsible for the death of the Italian national. In…
Inside King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Epic Love Story
King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to celebrate their 20th anniversary April 9 as England’s top-ranked royals. But to reach that point, the duo had to keep calm and carry on through the hate. While much has been made about the PDA his sons Prince William and Prince Harry display with their brides, King…
Surgeons Can Permanently Change Eye Color with Experimental Keratopigmentation Procedure
An Experimental Eye-Color-Changing Surgery Is Gaining Popularity—Here’s What We Know about It By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Lauren J. Young Some people who have always wanted a different eye color, like this vibrant green shade above, are considering a new surgery called cosmetic keratopigmentation to permanently change them. Carol Miranda paid a surgeon in…
Panama Canal Ship Pilot Navigates Tricky Waters, and Trump
The Global Profile For over 40 years, Capt. Efraín Hallax, 73, has been steering vessels through the canal, and he has seen it all, from a dictator’s fall to the rise of U.S. interest in retaking the waterway. Capt. Efrain Hallax was part of the first batch of Panamanians hired in 1983 to start replacing…
Suicide site exposed by BBC first to be investigated under new Ofcom powers
A pro-suicide forum is under investigation by the UK’s online regulator – its first using new powers under the Online Safety Act. The forum, which Ofcom has not named, is understood to be a site BBC News has been investigating for the last three years, linking it to at least 50 deaths in the UK.…
As Trump hikes tariffs again, nervous businesses weigh what comes next
US President Donald Trump is ripping up the rulebook on trade that has been in place for more than 50 years. His latest round of sweeping tariffs, which came into force shortly after midnight on Wednesday, hits goods from some of America’s biggest trading partners including China and the European Union with dramatic hikes in…
Immigration judge to rule Friday on detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
Adrian Florido JENA, La. – A Louisiana immigration judge on Tuesday gave the Trump administration a little more than 24 hours to turn over evidence it says it has against Mahmoud Khalil, the former Columbia University graduate student it is trying to deport over his pro-Palestinian activism. Judge Jamee Comans said she will then rule…
NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites
NOAA Reverses Plan to Defer Upkeep of Key Weather Satellites Agency officials said Monday that NOAA would continue to maintain the Joint Polar Satellite System, crucial weather satellites, after a previous memo suggested maintenance would be deferred By Scott Waldman & E&E News Artist’s rendering of NOAA’s JPSS-2. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! CLIMATEWIRE…
With Trump’s Return, Netanyahu Faces Fewer Restraints on Gaza Than Ever
Middle East Tensions news analysis On the war, President Trump is more aligned than his predecessor with the aims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and his right-wing coalition. By Michael D. Shear and Aaron Boxerman Michael Shear and Aaron Boxerman reported from London There was a time, not long ago, when Israel’s resumption…
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Discover must-have jewelry fit for a mermaid. Shop pearls, seashell-shaped charms, and so much more! The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Seashell, pearl, and ocean-inspired pieces are huge right now. Whether you’re hooked on fisherman core and finding ways to incorporate fun, embroidered…
Europe Prepares to Counter Trump’s Tariff Moves. Will Retaliation Work?
Tariffs Europe wants to negotiate, but it is also trying to project strength. As Trump warns nations against retaliation, that strategy could be perilous. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels The European Union is responding to President Trump’s sweeping trade war with a handshake and a punch: It is promising the administration potential wins while…
Singer Robbie Williams Shares Scurvy Diagnosis
Singer Robbie Williams shared that earlier in the year, his mental health struggles and changes in diet as well as an appetite suppression led to being diagnosed with scurvy. Robbie Williams is detailing a recent health scare. The British singer shared that while facing mental health struggles earlier this year, his altered diet ultimately led…
What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
A full-scale trade war with China and the US is in prospect after President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs of more than 100% on Chinese goods imports from Wednesday 9 April. China has said it will “fight to the end” rather than capitulate to what it sees as US coercion, and has already raised…
China is not backing down from Trump’s tariff war. What next?
The trade war between the world’s two biggest economies shows no signs of slowing down – Beijing has vowed to “fight to the end” hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to nearly double the tariffs on China. That could leave most Chinese imports facing a staggering 104% tax – a sharp escalation between the…
Trump defends new tariffs. And, Supreme Court backs Trump in deportation case
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump yesterday called for Americans to be “strong, courageous and patient” as his new, steep tariffs against countries around the world play out. Today, market shares in Europe…
Free People Secretly Added Jumpsuits, Matching Sets & More to Sale
Spring is here, so check out these effortlessly cool Free People styles and cult-favorite denim, all under $50. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. My favorite thing in this world is a sale. The thrill, the rush, the hunt,…
An Explosive Clock Is Ticking on Iran and Its Nuclear Program
Trump Administration News Analysis Expected talks between Iran and the United States would be a late, and perhaps last, opportunity to control Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and avoid war. By Steven Erlanger Steven Erlanger has covered talks on Iran’s nuclear program for many years and reported from Berlin. Talks between the United States and Iran, which…
At least 18 people dead after roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub
Crews search for survivors after more than 120 injured at Jet Set in Santo Domingo At least 18 people have died and more than 120 injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic early on Tuesday, authorities said. Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at…
Trump’s game of chicken over tariffs leaves world guessing
A day before Donald Trump’s “reciprocal” tariffs are scheduled to kick in, the US president appears locked in a high-stakes game of chicken, with the world’s economy hanging in the balance. Some nations labelled “worst offenders” are scrambling to make nice with the White House to end this game before it reaches a potentially devastating…
Fermenting Miso in Space Offers Astrobiology Lessons
This Space Station Miso Tastes Out of This World Overall, “space miso” tastes just like regular miso—but slight differences in its microbial profile suggest that extraterrestrial conditions affect how microbes grow and flourish By Gayoung Lee edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier For the first time ever, scientists succeeded in fermenting soybeans aboard the International Space…
U.S. Visa Ban Adds to South Sudan’s Mounting Troubles
The Trump administration’s revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese nationals comes as the East African nation faces the threat of renewed war. By Abdi Latif Dahir The Trump administration’s decision over the weekend to revoke visas for all South Sudanese passport holders has added to the mounting political and humanitarian challenges of a…
Remi Bader Denies Skin Removal Surgery in Video Showing Her Scars
One week after revealing she underwent weight loss surgery, Remi Bader set the record straight on whether she also had an excess skin removal procedure as part of her body transformation. Remi Bader is clearing the air. One week after revealing she underwent weight loss surgery as part of her body transformation, the influencer shut…
Chris Mason: What can Starmer do in a world buffeted by Trump?
As if the economic picture in the UK wasn’t shaky already, it has now got shakier still. The cost of living is continuing to bite for many and people will worry about the prospect of recession. It is the last thing the government could do with. It is the last thing millions of families could…
China Tries to Downplay the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Tariffs Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure. It is also censoring criticism at home. By David PiersonClaire Fu and Vivian Wang China’s leaders have sent a clear message about the effects of the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs: Things will be painful, but it is nothing…
Brazil judge claimed English ancestry and used false name: Edward Albert Lancelot Dodd Canterbury Caterham Wickfield
Elaborate deception was only recently discovered when judge visited government office to renew his ID card Police in the Brazilian state of São Paulo have uncovered that a judge spent 23 years working under a false identity – and a distinctly British one. Born José Eduardo Franco dos Reis – a name fairly typical in…
String Theorists Say Black Holes Are Multidimensional String ‘Supermazes’
Black Holes May Be ‘Supermazes’ of Many-Dimensional Strings Physicists think the insides of black holes may be complex mazes of tangled strings in higher dimensions By Clara Moskowitz edited by Jeanna Bryner Black holes, the densest objects in the universe, eat up anything that comes too close, even light. Is there anything left inside these…
Ashlyn Harris Gets Candid on Her Addiction, Snorting Adderall
Retired soccer star Ashlyn Harris shared how she overcame her misuse of Adderall in college and why she doesn’t want the trauma of that experience to impact her and ex-wife Ali Krieger’s kids. Ashlyn Harris is making a huge play at honesty. The retired soccer star recently opened up about her difficult past, detailing her…
Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, tariff-hit regional leaders tell Trump
Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’ The Caribbean is a friend, not an enemy, leaders in the region have told Donald Trump after the US president’s imposition of worldwide import tariffs. The prime minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, invited Trump…
Trump threatens new 50% tariffs on China
Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional tariff of 50% on goods imported into the US if it does not withdraw a countermeasure, as global markets tumbled for a third day. Speaking at the White House on Monday, the US president said that he was not considering a pause on new, wide-ranging tariffs to…
Why Earthquake Relief Is Slow to Reach Myanmar
Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand Critics say the country’s often-incompetent military government has delayed and restricted the arrival and distribution of crucial aid. By Verena Hölzl Seven days after an earthquake devastated Turkey in 2023, French volunteers used a suitcase-size radar to locate a survivor under the rubble. It was one of many lives the device helped…
White Lotus Season 3 Cut Sex Scene With Piper Losing Her Virginity
White Lotus creator Mike White revealed that he cut a sex scene where Piper loses her virginity to Belinda’s son Zion from the season three finale due to the episode’s length. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the April 6 finale of The White Lotus. What happens at the White Lotus resort doesn’t always…
Amid Trump Cuts, NOAA Halts Upkeep of Critical Weather Satellites
NOAA Halts Upkeep of Critical Weather Satellites The decision by the Trump administration to defer maintenance of the Joint Polar Satellite System threatens to degrade the accuracy of weather forecasts By Scott Waldman & E&E News Unlike geostationary satellites, polar-orbiting satellites capture swaths of data throughout the full globe, and observe the entire planet twice…
Dip Into These Secrets About The Sandlot
The Sandlot is turning 32 and we’ve tackled the herculean task of fielding these secrets about the making of the timeless kids-and-baseball classic. Sometimes you just end up in a bit of a pickle. How best to honor The Sandlot, 32 years after the just-shy-of-coming-of-age tale about a group of neighborhood pals who don’t need anything…
Is the world heading into recession?
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have ignited wildfires across global stock markets, but does that mean we are heading for a recession? The first thing to stress is that what happens in the stock market is not the same as what happens in the economy – falling share prices do not always mean economic misery…
Letting Kids Fail Is Crucial
Opinion The Science of ParentingMondays Letting Kids Fail Is Crucial Our instinct is to protect our kids from failure. But learning from failure is an important life skill that can’t be overlooked By Amy Edmondson Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting When my older son Jack was in high…
Europe Gears Up to Make Its First Countermove to Trump Tariffs
Tariffs European Union officials will vet and vote on a list of retaliatory tariffs this week, while contemplating what comes next. By Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Belgium European Union officials on Monday were set to circulate a list of products they plan to hit with retaliatory tariffs, a major step toward striking back at President…
Most Americans want to read more books. We just don’t.
Andrew Limbong Loading… When was the last time you read a book? According to a new NPR/Ipsos poll, reading is something a majority of Americans enjoy, and want to get better at. But it’s nowhere near a top priority. The online survey, conducted in late February, heard from a representative sample of more than 2,000…
Defence secretary meets family of Kenyan woman allegedly killed by British soldiers
Relatives of Agnes Wanjiru say 13-year fight for justice has taken ‘heavy toll’ after meeting with John Healey The family of a Kenyan woman who was allegedly killed by British soldiers have said their 13-year fight for justice has taken a “heavy toll”, and that they have been offered “too many empty promises” after a…
UK to relax electric car rules as US tariffs hit
The government has announced a relaxation of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets to help the car industry in the face of trade tariffs from the US. A ban on producing new petrol and diesel cars will still come into effect in 2030, but manufacturers will now have more flexibility on annual targets and face lower…
Breakthrough Prizes Awarded to Obesity-Drug Pioneers and Large Hadron Collider Physicists
Obesity-Drug Pioneers and Large Hadron Collider Physicists win $3-Million Breakthrough Prizes Advances recognized by science’s most lucrative awards include high-energy physics experiments and groundbreaking weight-loss treatments By Zeeya Merali & Nature magazine The Breakthrough prize trophy’s design is inspired by imagery from science, including black holes, seashells and the structure of DNA. Five scientists who…
Who Was Murdered in The White Lotus Season 3 Finale? All the Details
The White Lotus season 3 finale came and went April 6 with the answers to fans’ biggest questions revealed—including which unlucky guest died. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the April 6 finale of The White Lotus. Multiple guests have checked out of The White Lotus—permanently. Indeed, during the heartbreaking season 3 finale, Chelsea…
Falling Australian dollar spells bad news for travellers and shoppers
The value of one Australian dollar dropped to a low of 59.64 US cents, its lowest point since April 2020 Consumers and travellers will face higher prices after the Australian dollar fell to Covid-era lows, as markets reel from Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariff plan. Fears of a global recession dragged the Australian dollar sharply…
‘0 to 1939 in 3 seconds’: Why Anti-Elon Musk Satire Is Flourishing in Britain
Trump Administration Humor and art have been used to mock the powerful in Britain for centuries. Now Elon Musk is on the receiving end. By Michael D. Shear Reporting from London The mischievous posters began appearing all over London in the past two months. On the side of an East London bus stop, one of…
What Happens When USAID’s Global Public Health Programs Go Away?
Losing USAID’s Public Health Programs Imperils the World USAID is responsible for global health efforts that have saved the lives of millions of children. What happens when those programs are cut? By Rachel Feltman, Tanya Lewis, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. Last Friday the U.S.…
‘Fruit of the devil’: Hainan’s betel nut sellers suffer from stuttering economy
Despite its links to oral cancer, people in Hainan have for centuries produced and eaten betel nuts, which give a natural high. But sales are falling Many cities across southern China are known for the art of relaxing. Chengdu in Sichuan province is the tea house capital. Guangzhou is the birthplace of dim sum, a…
The White Lotus Season 3 Finale: Ending Explained
The White Lotus season three finale hit HBO Max April 6, revealing the fate of characters played by Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Lalisa Manobal, Walton Goggins and more. Warning: This story contains spoilers for the season three finale of The White Lotus. It’s time to check out of The White Lotus. The season three finale…
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Sunday he was prepared to use industrial policy to “shelter British business from the storm” expected from US President Donald Trump’s recent wave of tariffs. A 10% “baseline” tariff on all imports into the US and a 25% tariff on car imports have now come into effect. But…
Eyewitnesses Recount Deadly Israeli Attack on Medics in Gaza
Middle East Tensions The New York Times interviewed two people who described being detained by Israeli soldiers and looking on as they opened fire on ambulances and a fire truck, killing 15. By Vivian Yee and Bilal Shbair Vivian Yee reported from Cairo, and Bilal Shbair from al-Mawasi, Gaza, where he interviewed both witnesses. It…
DoJ lawyer put on leave after not backing erroneous deportation of Maryland man
Erez Reuveni no longer on Kilmar Abrego Garcia case after not ‘vigorously’ defending Trump administration A federal justice department attorney has been placed on leave by the Trump administration for purportedly failing to defend the administration vigorously enough after it says it erroneously deported a Maryland man to El Salvador, which a US judge called…
Love Is Blind’s Amber Pike and Matt Barnett Welcome First Baby
Love Is Blind season one couple Amber Pike and Matt Barnett are parents. The two have welcomed their first baby. Find out more about their new addition. Love Is Blind duo Amber Pike and Matt Barnett are now a party of three. The married couple, who appeared on season one of the Netflix dating series,…
Israel Turns Away 2 British Lawmakers
Middle East Tensions The lawmakers, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, said they were “astounded” by the decision to refuse them entry. By Amelia Nierenberg and Isabel Kershner Amelia Nierenberg reported from London, and Isabel Kershner from Jerusalem. Britain and Israel traded sharp criticisms this weekend after Israel blocked two British lawmakers from entering the country…
Defiant Trump officials vow to stay course as countries scramble over tariffs
US President Donald Trump’s advisers have defended sweeping tariffs on imports and vowed to stay the course, despite market turmoil and calls to avoid a trade war. In a series of television interviews, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent played down recent stock market falls and Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, insisted reciprocal tariffs would be implemented…
Globalisation era has ended, says Treasury minister
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones said the era of globalisation has “ended” following Donald Trump’s new tariffs. It comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer suggested in a Sunday Telegraph article he was about to announce state intervention to protect UK firms from the US president’s move. The UK was among nations hit…
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance
Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City As entrances go, this one was both unexpected and welcome. That much was clear from the thunderous applause and cheers…
There Are 4,000 Species of Native Bees in the U.S.
Meet the Fluffy, Funky and Fabulous Native Bees That Call the U.S. Home By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson A Martinapis luteicornis bee found in the desert in Cochise County, Arizona. Spring has finally arrived in the U.S., bringing its bright spectacle of budding trees and migrating birds, along with more subtle but equally…
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale to non-Chinese buyer to avoid ban
Deadline set by US president was supposed to be Saturday, with Trump now considering decreasing tariffs to get deal Donald Trump said he will sign an executive order to extend the TikTok ban deadline. This is the second time the president will have delayed the ban or sale of the social media app, and will…
Inside Teddi Mellencamp’s Increasingly Fraught Cancer Battle
More than two years after Teddi Mellencamp revealed her melanoma battle, the RHOBH alum shared she has multiple tumors in her brain and lungs, making her cancer stage four. Revisit her scary journey. For Teddi Mellencamp, it all began with becoming more aware of the skin she’s in. “I had this ginormous patch on the…
Why Candace Cameron Bure Is Fiercely Protective of Her Marriage
Candace Cameron Bure has found a heart and a hand to hold onto in husband of nearly three decades Valeri Bure. Check out how the actress and the hockey player built their full house. Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, Candace Cameron Bure is tackling a new venture. Though recently booted from The Masked Singer,…
Trump’s Tariffs Will Wound Free Trade, but the Blow May Not Be Fatal
Tariffs Analysis Free trade has been so beneficial to so many countries that the world may find a way to live without its biggest player. By Mark Landler Reporting from London President Trump’s self-proclaimed “liberation day,” in which he announced across-the-board tariffs on the United States’ trading partners, carries an echo of another moment when…
Trump has turned his back on the foundation of US economic might – the fallout will be messy
President Donald Trump has built another wall, and he thinks everyone else is going to pay for it. But his decision to impose sweeping tariffs of at least 10% on almost every product that enters the US is essentially a wall designed to keep work and jobs within it, rather than immigrants out. The height…
Narcos: Mexico’s Manuel Masalva in Coma After Contracting Infection
Narcos: Mexico star Manuel Masalva is fighting for his life after he was placed in a medically induced coma amid treatment for a bacterial infection. Narcos: Mexico alum Manuel Masalva is fighting for his life after suffering a health emergency. The 43-year-old is in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Dubai and in…
Syria Likely Has Over 100 Chemical Weapons Sites, Inspectors Say
Syria After Civil War The number, far higher than any previous estimate, poses a test for the new government. Experts fear that sarin, chlorine and mustard gas stockpiles could be unsecured. By Megha Rajagopalan Megha Rajagopalan reported from Damascus, Syria. She interviewed former chemical weapons scientists and nonproliferation experts. More than 100 chemical weapons sites…
US revokes all visas for South Sudanese over country’s failure to repatriate citizens
State department ‘taking actions to revoke all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and prevent further entry’, secretary of state says Washington is revoking all visas for South Sudanese passport holders and blocking new arrivals, secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Saturday, complaining the African nation is not accepting its nationals expelled from…
Google, X and Facebook Are Modern-Day Tobacco Companies
Opinion Google, X and Facebook Are Modern-Day Tobacco Companies Just as tobacco companies knew they were poisoning people, today’s social media titans knowingly poison our politics, peddling lies and stoking angry divides for profit By David Robert Grimes From Facebook to X to TikTok, today’s social media giants position themselves as bastions of free speech.…
Israel admits mistakes over medic killings in Gaza
Israel’s army has admitted its soldiers made mistakes over the killing of 15 emergency workers in southern Gaza on 23 March. The convoy of Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) ambulances, a UN car and a fire truck from Gaza’s Civil Defence came under fire near Rafah. Israel originally claimed troops opened fire because the convoy…
‘I Hope Trump Won’t Deceive Us’: Ukrainians Are Wary of U.S. Minerals Deal
Russia-Ukraine War In a major mining region of Ukraine, President Trump’s proposal to collect profits from mineral wealth is meeting with a mix of skepticism and weary acceptance. By Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn Kim Barker and Oleksandra Mykolyshyn spent two days in the Kirovohrad and Dnipropetrovsk regions of Ukraine, talking with people about the…
MP Dan Norris arrested on suspicion of child sex offences and rape
MP Dan Norris has been arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, child abduction and misconduct in a public office. The Labour Party says it “immediately suspended” the MP for North East Somerset and Hanham after being made aware of his arrest. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a man in his 60s was…
FEMA to Halt Billions in Grants for Disaster Protection, Internal Memo Says
FEMA to Halt Billions in Grants for Disaster Protection, Internal Memo Says An internal FEMA memo says the agency is canceling future and existing grants that help states and tribes prepare for floods, tornadoes and other disasters By Thomas Frank & E&E News Parishioners and community members look over damage after a tornado struck the…
Barack Obama Reveals “Deep Deficit” in Michelle Obama Marriage
Former President Barack Obama shared rare insight into life with wife Michelle Obama and how their relationship has changed after he left the White House. Barack Obama is sharing rare insight into his marriage with Michelle Obama. The former U.S. president says he has been spending more time doing fun things with his wife after…