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Holiday Briefing: Welcome to 2025
Plus, you shared the New Year’s resolutions that stuck. By Gaya Gupta It’s been a year, hasn’t it? There was a lot to cover. Donald Trump stormed back to the White House after his felony conviction. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine raged on. A.I. became an even bigger part of our lives.…
How to drive in snow and icy weather
Snow and ice is forecast across much of the UK from Saturday, with a Met Office yellow warning in place for England and Wales and parts of Scotland. In very bad conditions it may be best to avoid driving at all, but if you do need to use your car make sure you are as…
Naples, Italy: A Popular Tourist Destination Suffering from Violence and Unemployment
The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth. The southern Italian city has become fashionable for tourists, models and actors in a social media age. Yet it remains merciless for many of its youth. Mourners for the…
The U.S. Surgeon General wants cancer warnings on alcohol. Here’s why
By Milton Guevara , Steve Inskeep U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to require health warning labels that inform consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and the risk of cancer. Murthy released a new advisory detailing how drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing seven types of cancer. “Alcohol is the…
Cutting out alcohol for Dry January? These apps can help
By April Fulton The new year is an opportunity to hit the reset button on your health, especially if you overindulged over the holidays. For many people, that means diving into Dry January by vowing to give up alcohol for the month. Dry January has taken off since a UK-based group organized the first campaign…
How to Watch the 2025 Golden Globes and Live From E! Red Carpet
Find out how to watch the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on TV and online and get all the details on E!’s Live From E! red carpet pre-show where we’ll be interviewing this year’s biggest nominees. The new year is starting off golden. That’s because the 2025 Golden Globes are signaling the start of an award…
‘I learned to play guitar with one arm after a stroke’
An Inverness man has been able to resume his music career despite suffering a stroke that left him unable to speak or walk – by teaching himself to play the guitar one-handed. Tony Romaine spent seven months in hospital recovering from a stroke that hit him “out of the blue” two years ago. The 49-year-old…
Ministers plan biggest shake-up of adult social care in England for decades
But final report on reforms would not emerge until 2028, which health leaders say is kicking crisis ‘into the long grass’ Ministers are to launch a historic independent commission to reform adult social care, as they warned older people could be left without vital help and the NHS overwhelmed unless a “national consensus” was reached…
Grenfell firefighters exposed to toxic smoke developed health disorders, study finds
Exclusive: Data from 524 firefighters who risked their lives showed 136 reported life-changing conditions More than a quarter of firefighters exposed to toxic smoke during the Grenfell Tower fire have had long-term health disorders, a study shows. Prof Anna Stec, a world-leading expert in toxicity who co-authored the report, found that most of the firefighters…
Grieving killer whale who carried calf’s body spotted again with dead baby
Experts say sighting of orca in Puget Sound with second deceased calf is ‘devastating’ for ailing population An apparently grieving killer whale who swam more than 1,000 miles pushing the body of her dead newborn has lost another calf and is again carrying the body, a development researchers say is a “devastating” loss for the…
Rosita Missoni, Italian fashion designer, dies aged 93
Knitwear designer was regarded as fashion royalty for bringing Italian ready-to-wear industry to global market Rosita Missoni, the esteemed Italian fashion designer who co-founded the eponymous knitwear brand, has died aged 93. Internationally admired for her colourful fashion house, which she established with her husband, Ottavio, in 1953, Missoni came to be regarded as fashion…
We’re Counting Down the Days Until These 2025 Pop Culture Events
Award show season, the Super Bowl and the Met Gala—oh my! There are many pop culture moments to look forward to in 2025. Pencil in these events as well as the release dates of films and TV series. They say good things come to those who wait—and fans have certainly waited a long time for…
Health innovation centre looks to future of NHS while celebrating its past
First building to open at Huddersfield’s National Health Innovation Centre is named after NHS’s first black matron In a full-scale model of a house, a £50,000 mannequin that can breathe, blink and cough waits for the replica of an ambulance. “We can inject them and they will react. We can collapse lungs and intubate them,…
16 Travel Essentials That Are Always On My Packing List
Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. I’m the first to admit that I haven’t always been a great packer. Not only did I live in constant fear of having to pay extra for an overweight bag, but I…
Spectacular aurora australis thrills sky gazers across south-east Australia
The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW South-eastern Australia was treated to a dazzling natural light show to begin 2025. A vibrant aurora australis was visible to the naked eye on New Year’s Day in Tasmania and parts of Victoria, South…
Frequent Flyer? This Duffel Bag Is My New Favorite Airport Hack
Avoid checked bag fees and overpacking woes with the Terra Thread duffel—a game-changing personal item for airport travel. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Airport travel is rarely smooth sailing, especially during the holidays. Regardless, I had to brave the storm and make…
How To Transform Dry, Frizzy Hair Into Sleek, Silky Strands
No matter your hair type, these products will infuse your strands with nourishing moisture, shield them from humidity, and repair damage, leaving your hair healthier and more manageable. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Frizz can come for us all, no matter your hair…
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or the Vikings turned up, researchers have found after studying the genetics of an ancient Roman buried in York. The arrival of the Anglo-Saxons brought an…
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe? By Sarah Scoles edited by Lee Billings & Jeanna Bryner An illustration of the cosmic web, the universe’s large-scale structure of composed of galaxy-rich clumps and filaments alongside giant intergalactic voids mostly bereft of matter. At even larger scales, cosmic structure seems to smooth out…
Life Kit’s guide to a successful Dry January
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. If your New Year’s resolution is to take a break from drinking alcohol, we’ve got some guidance that could help. Life Kit put together some strategies to…
Failings led to death of woman after weight loss surgery, coroner says
Susan Evans was not seen by specialist at Queen Alexandra hospital, Portsmouth, during junior doctors’ strike and contracted sepsis Failings at a hospital contributed to the death of a 55-year-old woman who suffered abdominal sepsis after weight loss surgery at the time of a junior doctors’ strike, a coroner has said. Susan Evans returned to…
The Most Jaw-Dropping Pop Culture Moments of 2024 Revealed
Among the stories that had everyone talking in 2024: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber giving us a new somebody to love, the U.S. gymnasts sticking the landing and Taylor Swift capping off her Eras era. Do you see how 2024 is behaving? Not very demure, not very mindful. Because the past 12 months have been…
Sephora Sale: $148 in Kiehl’s for $54, $8 Fenty Lipstick & More
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez, Tarte, Charlotte Tilbury, Glossier, Peter Thomas Roth, and Pat McGrath are all on sale at Sephora! Don’t miss these must-have makeup, skincare, and hair care deals! Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. The…
9 unexpected things we learned about mental health and our brains in 2024
By Kathleen Masterson , Andrea Muraskin “Brain rot” is the Oxford word of the year for 2024, and it’s pretty much what it sounds like: a perceived mental decline from consuming too much online media. If just reading that definition has you worried about your gray matter, never fear! Researchers are finding promising — and…
Monjas de kung fu muestran sus habilidades en artes marciales en la reapertura de un monasterio en Nepal
Nuns mark opening of Druk Amitabha nunnery with performance, five years after Covid closure About a dozen nuns performed hand chops and high kicks, some of them wielding swords, as they showed off their martial art skills to hundreds of cheering wellwishers at the reopening of their nunnery in Nepal. The nuns of the hilltop…
Why do we drop a ball on New Year’s Eve? The Times Square tradition, explained
By Rachel Treisman On the evening of Dec. 31, as in many years past, millions of people around the world will stop what they’re doing to watch a 12-foot, 11,875-pound crystal ball slowly descend a New York City flagpole to announce the start of a new year. The Times Square ball drop has been a…
World of dance mourns death of ‘brilliant light’ Dada Masilo at age of 39
South African dancer and choreographer died unexpectedly after a brief illness, her family says The dance world is mourning the internationally acclaimed South African dancer and choreographer Dada Masilo, who died in hospital at the weekend aged 39. Masilo died unexpectedly on Sunday after a brief illness, a spokesperson for her family said in a…
From Taylor Swift tickets to social media bans, here are new 2025 state laws
By Clay Masters , Megan Myscofski , Grant Gerlock , Acacia Squires Across the country, the new year will usher in thousands of new state laws. At least 20 states increase statewide minimum wage starting Jan. 1 — the highest in Washington state at $16.66 an hour, followed by California at $16.50. Kentucky becomes the…
Women working at home risk missing out on opportunities, Nationwide boss says
Women may be at risk of missing out on opportunities at work as they are less likely to go into the office than men, the boss of the world’s biggest building society has said. Speaking to BBC R4’s Today programme, Nationwide chief executive Debbie Crosbie said it was important for career growth to have a…
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women’s fertility?
Olympic gold-medallist Dame Laura Kenny is Britain’s most successful female athlete. She has two young boys but also had a miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy, and has always wondered if the physical toll of elite sport had damaged her fertility. The BBC News Health team has investigated. Dame Laura, 32, gave her body to cycling…
Cute Workout Clothes for Crushing Your 2025 Fitness Goals
From supportive sports bras to compression leggings, these cute workout clothes will actually make you want to hit the gym. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Like everyone else, you’ve probably made a list of all the New Year’s resolutions you want to…
In Jimmy Carter’s hometown of Plains, people remember the former president
By Grant Blankenship PLAINS, Ga. — By late Monday morning, flags were at half-staff in this small downtown and the decorations were coming down—early. “This next week was gonna be our packing up Christmas,” said Jillian Williams, a fixture of the business community in this strip of shops by the railroad tracks where holly boughs…
Jimmy Carter’s Quiet but Monumental Work in Global Health
Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) In his decades as a former president, he and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, helped bring lifesaving treatments and sanitation to poor people around the world. By Stephanie Nolen Stephanie Nolen, who covers global health, has observed the Carter Center’s health and aid projects in more than a dozen countries. Jimmy Carter’s five…
For seniors with hoarding disorder, a support group helps with stigma and isolation
From By Sarah Boden A dozen people seated around folding tables clap heartily for a beaming woman: She’s donated two 13-gallon garbage bags full of clothes to a Presbyterian church, including several Christmas sweaters and a couple of pantsuits. To many, a closet cleanout might not seem a significant accomplishment. But as the people in…
Jimmy Carter had an early ally in the Senate: a young Democrat named Joe Biden
Scott Detrow Feb. 20, 1978: President Jimmy Carter listens to Sen. Joe Biden as they wait to speak at a fundraiser in Wilmington, Del. On Presidents Day 1978, Jimmy Carter boarded Marine One at the White House and flew to Wilmington, Del. He was there to raise money for one of his first national political…
In Kenya, global crisis sparked ‘a new way to do conservation’
EDITOR’S NOTE: Few places on Earth are as evocative — or as imperiled — as the vast grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. In a new Conservation News series, “Saving the Savanna,” we look at how communities are working to protect these places — and the wildlife within. MARA NORTH CONSERVANCY, Kenya — Under a fading sun, Kenya’s…
Doctors without biodiversity? New plan prescribes actions linking human health, nature
If you read only the news headlines, you’d have learned that last month’s global summit on biodiversity — known as “COP16” — was not a success: “COP16 fizzles out as rich countries block global nature fund” “The COP16 biodiversity summit was a big flop for protecting nature” “COP16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs”…
Church in Kenya for L.G.B.T.Q. Africans Thrives Despite Attacks
The congregation in Nairobi, Kenya, has been forced to move to 10 different locations over 10 years, and yet it has survived as a sanctuary in an increasingly hostile environment. Pastor Caroline Omolo.Kang-Chun Cheng for The New York Times By Sarah Hurtes Reporting from Nairobi For nearly a decade, Kenya’s only church led and attended…
8 cosas fascinantes que aprendimos sobre el lenguaje en 2024
Eight, Ocho, Acht Most Fascinating Language Discoveries of 2024 By Allison Parshall edited by Andrea Thompson How do you say “ouch” in languages around the world? If you pick a random language, odds are that this pain-expressing word involves the vowel sound “ah” or sounds made by combining it with other vowels, such as “ow”…
Should You Throw Out Your Black Plastic Spatula?
Flame Retardants in Black Plastic Spatulas Concern Scientists The scientists behind a popular study on the health effects of flame retardants in black plastic cooking utensils and toys made a calculation error but still say their revised findings are alarming By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser Should you throw out your black plastic…
Las exenciones fiscales para las escuelas privadas son un “lujo”, dice Phillipson
Tax exemptions on private schools are a “luxury we cannot afford”, the education secretary said ahead of a new policy coming into effect. Bridget Phillipson defended the government ending the exemption from Wednesday. Writing in the Sunday Telegraph, she said “very few families” would leave the schools as a result. Separately, she told the Sunday…
Ignoring Warnings, a Growing Band of Tourists Venture to Afghanistan
With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. With the war now over, the Taliban are welcoming foreign travelers, even as governments advise their citizens to stay away. Yi-Pin Lin, a tourist from the United States, and his Afghan guide, Hijrat Ullah Sahak,…
What were the biggest life lessons in 2024? Here’s what NPR listeners learned
By Brittney Melton In almost a blink of an eye, 2024 came and went. A lot of people are reflecting on the past 12 months. They may be thinking about what they accomplished – or didn’t – and what they learned along the way. Regardless of how big or small life’s lessons are, they can…
Under a ‘grandma moon,’ Native Americans honor their sacred pact with salmon
By Anna King On a tall bluff that overlooks the south Puget Sound in one direction and sparkling headlights on I-5 in another, members of the Nisqually Indian Tribe gathered for a Winter Moon Celebration on this soggy solstice. These lands are part of the lush home of the Nisqually tribe. In their creation story,…
Kim Kardashian’s 4 Kids Are All Grown Up in Stunning Christmas Photos
Kim Kardashian shared rare pics of herself and all four of her and ex Kanye West’s children—North West, 11, Saint West, 9, Chicago West, 6, and Psalm West, 5—standing in front of a Christmas tree. Kim Kardashian and her family are sleighing the holiday season. The SKIMS founder shared rare photos of herself with all…
Lululemon End of Year Scores: $49 Align Leggings & $24 Best-Sellers
Don’t miss the lululemon End of Year Scores event with $59 Align leggings, belt bags, hoodies, and shorts. Best-sellers start at $24, making this the perfect chance to refresh your activewear for 2025 Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn…
Pottery Barn End of Season Sale: $1.99 Mugs, $8.99 Vases & More
Don’t miss Pottery Barn’s End of Season Sale with up to 75% off holiday decor, tableware, and more. Shop major deals on the Lilly Pulitzer and Monique Lhuillier collections while supplies last! Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more.…
Los esfuerzos de conservación salvan a pandas, lobos y panteras de la extinción
Conservation Efforts Are Bringing Pandas, Wolves and Panthers Back from the Brink There are so many species facing extinction—but today we’re telling stories about the animals making a comeback and the conservationists working hard to help. By Ashleigh Papp, Rachel Feltman, Jeffery DelViscio & Madison Goldberg Rachel Feltman: If I asked you to guess how…
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent?
What Gives Christmas Trees Their Crisp, Cozy Scent? Learn which molecules are responsible for giving Christmas trees their distinct, crisp-yet-spicy scent By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Nothing smells quite like a Christmas tree—but where does that magical woodsy-yet-cozy aroma come from? You can thank a ubiquitous…
How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action
Opinion How Feminism Can Guide Climate Change Action Feminism gives us the analysis, tools and movement to create a better climate future for everyone. It’s time to embrace it By Laura Turquet, Silke Staab & Brianna Howell edited by Megha Satyanarayana This year is projected to be the hottest on record. The latest United Nations…
11 Stylish Work Bags for the Office
From backpacks to totes, these work bags are equal parts fashionable and functional. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you go into the office for work, you probably carry around a bunch of essentials to get you through your day. That could…
Why People Get More Colds in Winter
Why People Get More Colds in Winter A mixture of colder temperatures, lower humidity and more time spent indoors could explain the uptick in cold viruses during the winter holidays By Libby Richards & The Conversation US Respiratory viruses rise in the wintertime, but not because people are outside in the cold. The following essay…
Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of Curiosity
Wikipedia Searches Reveal Differing Styles of Curiosity Mapping explorers of Wikipedia rabbit holes revealed three different styles of human inquisitiveness: the “busybody,” the “hunter” and the “dancer.” By Gary Stix edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! The website Wikipedia describes curiosity as a “quality related to inquisitive thinking, such as…
WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost
WWII Sugar Rationing Gave Kids a Lifelong Health Boost Infants who experienced rationing had a meaningfully lower risk of diabetes and hypertension decades later By Saima S. Iqbal edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For several years after World War II ended, the British government continued to ration certain foodstuffs,…
How to Tactfully Ask Your Child’s Friend’s Parents if They Have Guns at Home
How to Tactfully Ask Your Child’s Friend’s Parents if They Have Guns at Home A gun safety check of where your child is going for a playdate or sleepover may save lives By Sara Novak edited by Gary Stix A child opens a gun safe. It’s a conversation that Marian Betz admits can feel awkward…
How the Duck Stamp Became One of the Most Successful Conservation Tools in U.S. History
How the Duck Stamp Became One of the Most Successful Conservation Tools in U.S. History Inside the fiercely competitive Federal Duck Stamp Contest, part of the wildly successful conservation program that has preserved millions of acres of waterfowl habitat By Daniel T. Ksepka edited by Kate Wong The 1997 Duck Stamp featured a painting of…
People Living in Las Vegas’s Tunnels Urged to Get Medical Treatment
People Living in Las Vegas’s Tunnels Urged to Get Medical Treatment Street medicine providers and homeless outreach workers who travel into Las Vegas’s drainage tunnels have noticed an uptick in the number of people living underground, and it can be difficult to persuade them to come aboveground for medicine and treatment By Angela Hart &…
The FDA is Changing What Foods can be Called “Healthy”
December 26, 2024 6 min read The FDA Is Changing What Foods Can Be Called ‘Healthy’ Whole grains and fruits are in, and added sugar is out. That’s going to change what’s on a lot of cereal boxes and other things By Reyna Gobel edited by Josh Fischman Fruit without added sugar will be classified…
Beaches, beer and a rare suspended lake … why can’t Nigeria attract more tourists?
Visitor numbers to the African country lag far behind its neighbours due to lack of infrastructure and national planning. Now some are starting to demand changes At the top of the Ado-Awaye hills lies a lake suspended 433 metres above sea level. Local people say the lake is named Iyake (Yoruba for “crying woman”) after…
U.S. homelessness jumps to another record high, amid affordable housing shortage
Jennifer Ludden More than 770,000 people were living in shelters or outside in January, according to an annual federal report on homelessness by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The number is up 18% from last year’s count — which had also jumped from the year before — and is the largest number since…
Rushdie’s Satanic Verses returns to Indian bookshops after 36 years
Book banned since 1988 is ‘selling out’ after import bar was overturned due to missing paperwork Salman Rushdie’s 1988 novel The Satanic Verses – which led to a fatwa threatening his life, forcing him into hiding for a decade – has finally returned to bookshops in India, the land of his birth. The novel, inspired…
‘Home swap holidays with strangers have shown us a different world’
Inviting a stranger to stay in your home might seem like the opposite of a relaxing holiday, but for some travellers house exchanges are worth taking the leap of faith. “It’s just like dating for homes,” Liz Barlow tells me. Aged 70, the semi-retired management consultant has 31 home swaps under her belt and estimates…
Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive
Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history. The first candle of Hanukkah was lit by rabbis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, as they gathered in joint prayer with families of hostages held in Gaza.Credit…Abir Sultan/EPA, via Shutterstock Supported by…
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad’s tiny watch-repair shop, tucked away on a bustling street in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna. It is like a time capsule from a different era with numerous clocks hanging on the wall and small tables at the entrance full of his tools and watches in various…
‘I’m 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job’
Sofia Brizo spends four hours a day on what she calls “disability admin”. The 27-year-old PHD student, who has cerebral palsy, said she needed to spend that time on making accommodations and planning alternatives, because “the world is not accessible.” Disability Wales said disabled people endured an “immense and often daunting” amount of administration. A…
The 2024 Red Bull Batalla International Final
The 2024 Red Bull Batalla International Final, held on November 30 at Madrid’s WiZink Center, was marred by an unprecedented controversy due to a voting error by the jury during the final battle between Spanish MCs Chuty and Gazir.
Arabic Perfumes: The Trend Taking the Fragrance World by Storm
In the world of perfumery, Arabic perfumes have emerged as one of the most fascinating and sought-after trends in recent years.
“1001 Seasons of Elie Saab”
On November 14, 2024, renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab celebrated his 45-year career in the fashion industry with an event titled “1001 Seasons of Elie Saab” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Meditation and mindfulness are practices that promote well-being
Meditation and mindfulness are practices that promote mental and emotional well-being, helping to reduce stress and improve concentration. Below is a practical guide to incorporating these techniques into your daily routine.
The Rise of Meditation and Mindfulness
In recent years, meditation and mindfulness have experienced a significant surge as essential tools for mental and emotional well-being. This trend is reflected in a substantial increase in online searches related to these practices, indicating a growing public interest in incorporating them into daily life.
The Rise of Online Jewelry and Fashion Stores: Benefits for Buyers and Sellers
In today’s digital era, online jewelry and fashion stores have transformed the way we buy and sell products. Platforms like NOOM™ Jewelry exemplify the advantages they offer to both buyers and sellers in this virtual environment.
Stage of Dance™: The Revolutionary Platform Connecting Dance Enthusiasts to Global Events
In a world where dance serves as a universal form of expression, Stage of Dance™ emerges as an innovative platform that bridges the gap between dance enthusiasts and events worldwide. This digital tool enables users to discover and purchase tickets for parties, concerts, and dance festivals, as well as providing information on renowned dance schools.