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Why a new treaty to protect the high seas is a ‘game-changer’
Roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans lie beyond national boundaries in an area known as the “high seas” — yet only about 1 percent of that vast and largely unexplored expanse has been protected. Now, after two decades of planning, intense negotiations and a final 36-hour marathon session, countries have agreed on the first-ever United…
‘Deported because of his tattoos’: has the US targeted Venezuelans for their body art?
US claims tattoos prove membership of Tren de Aragua gang but relatives describe tributes to God, family and Real Madrid Like many Venezuelans of his generation, Franco José Caraballo Tiapa is a man of many tattoos. There is one of a rose, one of a lion, and another – on the left side of the…
How Meryl Streep Reacted After Learning Eva Longoria Is Her Cousin
Eva Longoria revealed that Meryl Streep had the sweetest reaction to finding out they’re cousins, saying that the Oscar winner quipped, “Clearly you got the beauty.” Eva Longoria has only family members in the building. The Desperate Housewives alum shared that she recently discovered she’s related to Meryl Streep while appearing on an episode of…
Zimbabwean millennial Kirsty Coventry gets Olympic top job
By Kate Bartlett JOHANNESBURG, South Africa—Zimbabwean Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry has had an eventful career, from the pool, to parliament. The country’s former dictator, Robert Mugabe, called her “a golden girl,” while the man who deposed him in a coup — Emmerson “the Crocodile” Mnangagwa – appointed her his minister of sports. Now the 41-year-old…
Heathrow Airport closes all day over power outage
Heathrow Airport is closing all day Friday because of a large fire at a nearby electrical substation that supplies it. The airport is experiencing a “significant power outage” because of the fire, a statement from Heathrow said. “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23:59 on 21 March,”…
Netanyahu Expected to Fire Shin Bet Chief Despite Protests
Middle East Tensions Israelis have been demonstrating against the action, which many see as part of an effort to reduce checks on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government. By Isabel Kershner Reporting from Jerusalem Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel convened his cabinet late Thursday to approve the ouster of the head of the Shin…
Bachelor’s Katie Thurston Is “Not OK” Emotionally Amid Cancer Battle
Bachelorette alum Katie Thurston shared insight into her breast cancer treatments and how she’s “emotionally not OK” on the March 19 episode of The Ben and Ashley I Almost Famous Podcast. Bachelor Nation’s Katie Thurston is getting candid on the challenges of breast cancer battle. The 34-year-old—who starred on The Bachelorette in 2021 after appearing on…
Kirsty Coventry elected first female president of IOC as Coe routed in vote
The Zimbabwean swimmer Kirsty Coventry has become the first woman to lead the International Olympic Committee in its 131-year history after a stunning first-round knockout over a seven-strong field that included Britain’s Sebastian Coe. In a contest that had been expected to go through multiple rounds of voting, the 41-year-old won 49 of the 97…
Update: What we’re learning about the world’s largest fish
Editor’s note: Indonesia’s Bird’s Head Seascape is home to a large population of whale sharks, the world’s largest fish and, until recently, largely a mystery to science. In 2015, Conservation International (CI) scientists made headlines by launching the world’s first successful fin-mounted satellite tagging program for whale sharks. By directly attaching a satellite tag to…
Report: One-fifth of Mekong River fish face extinction
Unsustainable development has pushed one-fifth of the fish in the Mekong River — the lifeblood of Southeast Asia — to near extinction, according to a new report. While the report paints a bleak picture, there is still time to reverse the damage to the river — if countries work together, says Conservation International freshwater scientist…
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
Russia-Ukraine War The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it. By Constant Méheut Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine During a call with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine this week, President Trump floated…
Patrick Schwarzenegger & Abby Champion Star in SKIMS Wedding Campaign
Kim Kardashian enlists White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion to star in SKIMS’ Wedding Shop campaign. These styles are all about luxe comfort, romance, and unforgettable moments. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Get ready for…
Pentagon restores webpages of Black veterans, Navajo Code Talkers and others after outcry
Tom Bowman The Pentagon has restored some of its webpages that highlighted Black veterans such as Jackie Robinson, the Tuskegee Airmen and Vietnam-era Medal of Honor recipient Major Gen. Charles Calvin Rogers as well as the Navajo Code Talkers from World War II and the Japanese-American 442nd Combat Regiment. Two Defense Department officials not authorized…
Reassurance, not peacekeeping: What Ukraine coalition force will and won’t do
The potential Western troop deployment to Ukraine being discussed in London should be described as a “reassurance force” rather than a “peacekeeping force”, defence and diplomatic sources say. Currently dubbed the Multinational Force Ukraine or MFU, it would be sent to the country to cement any ceasefire and encourage long-term confidence in the country. The…
M23 rebels capture strategic mining hub of Walikale in eastern DRC
Town in North Kivu province is the farthest west the group has reached since the start of its advance in January M23 rebels have captured a strategic mining hub in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, defying calls from the presidents of Rwanda and the DRC for an immediate ceasefire. A Congolese army spokesperson said…
Amazon Movers & Shakers: Trending Kitchen Products, Starting at $3
These are the coffee makers, milk frothers, veggie choppers, and more, that everyone on Amazon is buying RN. 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 Amazon cart is almost always 75% of what I need and then 25% of…
Women in business held back by mobile data’s cost in developing world – report
Nearly half of female entrepreneurs surveyed by Cherie Blair Foundation for Women do not have regular internet access The cost of a mobile data package is all that is holding back many female entrepreneurs in developing countries, according to recent research. While social media marketing is reported to be crucial by female business owners who…
Tesla’s challenges run deeper than ‘toxic’ controversy around Elon Musk
“This has been our family car for three years, and it has been an absolute dream,” says Ben Kilbey as he shows me his gleaming pearl-white Tesla Model Y. Ben is a staunch electric car advocate. He runs a communications firm that promotes sustainable businesses in the UK. Yet now, he says, the Model Y…
In Syria, Being Wanted Went From Something to Fear to a Badge of Honor
Syria After Civil War The ousted Assad dictatorship kept lists of millions of wanted people. Now, Syrians are openly asking whether they “have a name” on any of those lists and are sharing the news proudly. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Aleppo and Damascus, Syria When he returned to Syria recently for the first time…
The oceans are on the brink. Here are 3 ways to save them
Last year, a major United Nations climate report underscored a grim reality: Humanity is pushing the world’s oceans to the brink. By the end of the century, the report’s authors wrote, more of the world’s seas could be hot, acidic and lifeless — with catastrophic implications for marine life, the climate and for the food…
Study: Protecting tropics could save half of species on brink
In 2019, a landmark UN report revealed that nearly 1 million species face extinction due to human activities and climate change. A groundbreaking new study offers a solution to save more than half of these doomed species, while slowing climate breakdown: Conserve just 30 percent of tropical lands. The study, published today in the journal…
To stop climate catastrophe, look to soil: study
In 2019, a UN report laid out a bitter truth: The current food system is fueling the destruction of Earth’s forests — and humanity must overhaul how we grow and ship food to stop climate breakdown. But countries are struggling to keep farming sustainable while meeting the mounting demand for production — which must increase…
What does COVID-19 have to do with nature? These 5 articles explain
This post was updated May 19, 2020. Editor’s note: The COVID-19 pandemic has spread around the world at lightning speed, infecting more than 4.8 million people and killing more than 319,000 people to date. Protecting nature will be critical to preventing future pandemics, some scientists say. With that in mind, here are five articles that…
Shifting tuna populations could trigger ‘climate justice issue’: study
Despite their small size, Pacific Island nations and territories are a powerhouse in the fishing industry, contributing more than a third of the global tuna catch. However, the tide could soon turn for these islands — and not for the better. Fueled by greenhouse gas emissions, ocean warming will alter the habitats of tuna, causing…
Zelensky says lasting peace achievable this year as he and Trump hail ‘positive’ call
US President Donald Trump has held what he described as a “very good” hour-long phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, a day after speaking to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Zelensky said afterwards that he believed that “lasting peace can be achieved this year” under Trump’s leadership. They also discussed possible US ownership of…
Zelensky Agrees in Call With Trump to Halt Strikes on Russian Energy Targets
Russia-Ukraine War President Trump also floated the idea of the United States taking control of Ukrainian power plants, according to U.S. officials. The Ukrainian president said he was not pressured about the proposal. By Shawn McCreeshMichael Crowley and Maria Varenikova Shawn McCreesh and Michael Crowley reported from Washington. Maria Varenikova reported from Kyiv, Ukraine. President…
Kendall Jenner Reacts to Khloe Kardashian’s “Cold” Lamar Odom Reunion
Kendall Jenner said sister Khloe Kardashian could’ve been “gentler” with ex Lamar Odom during her first reunion with the basketball player since their 2016 divorce. Kendall Jenner has some thoughts on how Khloe Kardashian treated Lamar Odom during their reunion. ICYMI: Khloe reunited with her ex-husband for the first time in nine years during the…
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020
World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10 The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of kindness during the Covid-19 pandemic that has remained, with generous acts more than 10% above pre-pandemic levels. The annual World Happiness Report found that…
Study: Nature has saved us from worst climate impacts — for now
Nature itself has already saved humanity from a climate cataclysm, new research finds. Published today, the study found that without Earth’s complex web of terrestrial and marine ecosystems — known as the biosphere — we would already be seeing far more severe climate impacts than we are now. Using a state-of-the-art computer model of Earth,…
These ecosystems could determine our climate future: study
Nature’s stashes of climate-warming carbon are packed into a small percentage of Earth’s lands, finds a new study that pinpoints the ecosystems humanity must protect to avert a climate disaster. The study, published today in the journal Nature Sustainability, found that half of Earth’s “irrecoverable carbon” — defined as carbon that, if emitted into the…
That UN climate report wasn’t all bad news
So — there was another climate report? Yes. Specifically, the “Working Group III contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC.” Trips right off the tongue, doesn’t it? Not at all. Remind me who the ‘IPCC’ is? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a body of the United Nations. Thousands of scientists contribute to…
News spotlight: What happened to Alaska’s snow crabs? Scientists have a few leads.
Editor’s note: News about conservation and the environment is made every day, but some of it can fly under the radar. In a recurring feature, Conservation News shares a recent news story that you should know about. Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual…
What is the biodiversity COP and why does it matter?
In a once-in-a-decade opportunity, policymakers from 196 countries are gathered in Montreal to tackle Earth’s “silent crisis” — the massive collapse of biodiversity. Conservation News sat down with Jill Hepp, Conservation International’s senior director of international policy, to discuss what COP15 could mean for building a more sustainable relationship between people and nature. Jill Hepp:…
News spotlight: Could seaweed be our new big climate ally?
Kelp forests are one of the fastest growing ecosystems on Earth — yet because they thrive out of reach of mapping satellites, scientists’ understanding of them has been stymied, Lucy Sherriff reported for the Guardian. A recent study, led by an international group of scientists including Filbee-Dexter, reveals that underwater forests are much more prolific…
Study: Protected forests are a climate powerhouse
Protected forests keep significantly more climate-warming carbon out of the atmosphere than unprotected forests, according to a new study. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, illustrates just how important protected areas are in the fight to curb climate change. Like a lot of research about earthly ecosystems, this analysis started in outer space. The…
Trump admin. cuts funding for program that tracked Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
By Ailsa Chang , Tinbete Ermyas , Marc Rivers Funding for a U.S.-based program that tracks thousands of Ukrainian children allegedly abducted and taken to Russia has been cut and U.S. lawmakers are worried that a database with crucial information has been permanently deleted, according to a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed…
Demi Moore Shares Sweet Twinning Moment With Ex Bruce Willis
Demi Moore re-shared a sweet video of her and ex-husband Bruce Willis wearing matching outfits and dancing in honor of his 70th birthday. Demi Moore shared a sweet video of another happy day with ex-husband Bruce Willis in honor of his 70th birthday. The Substance star had a heartwarming reaction to a video of her…
Foreign minister ‘strongly condemns’ China’s executions of four Canadians
Mélanie Joly says Ottawa would ask for leniency for other Canadians facing the same fate Canada has strongly condemned the execution of four of its citizens who were put to death in China on drug-smuggling charges, amid lingering diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The minister of foreign affairs, Mélanie Joly, said on Wednesday that…
What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist
What Severance Life Would Really Be Like, According to a Psychologist By Jess Thomson edited by Tanya Lewis In Severance, starring Tramell Tillman, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Adam Scott, characters’ work personas inhabit a world that would be psychologically very stressful. Editor’s Note: This story contains spoilers for season two of the…
Jack Schlossberg Slams Donald Trump After JFK Documents Release
After president Donald Trump’s administration released 80,000 previously-sealed documents pertaining to John F. Kennedy’s assassination, JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg issued a scathing statement. Jack Schlossberg is posting up for his grandfather’s legacy. After President Donald Trump’s administration released 80,000 previously-sealed documents about John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination, JFK’s grandson shared his thoughts. “President Trump is…
Can Europe’s New Military Spending Help Its Economies?
Germany’s Politics The continent’s leaders hope a surge of investment, to fill a security void left by the United States, can ignite growth. It won’t be easy. By Jim TankersleyJeanna Smialek and Melissa Eddy Reporting from Berlin and Brussels From Brussels to Berlin, leaders across Europe are getting ready to spend hundreds of billions to…
Steve Rosenberg: Putin’s conversation with Trump seen as victory in Russia
Judging by some of the headlines today in Russia, Moscow believes that the latest telephone conversation between Presidents Putin and Trump went well – certainly for the Kremlin. “Putin and Trump agreed to work together on Ukraine resolution,” concludes Izvestia. “Record-long Putin-Trump call,” declares Komsomolskaya Pravda. The paper’s website adds: “As things stand Russia has…
Trump waging ‘sickening’ psychological war, deported Venezuelan’s lawyer says
One detained man’s lawyer says he is gay artist who had fled persecution in his home country, not a gang member A lawyer for one of the Venezuelan immigrants sent from the US to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador has accused the Trump administration of waging a “sickening” campaign of psychological warfare against…
In Call With Trump, Putin Concedes Little on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War News analysis Although much of what Vladimir V. Putin agreed to during his call with President Trump was spun as a concession, the Russian leader stuck to the positions he has long held. By Paul Sonne Reporting from Berlin When the Kremlin released its summary of President Vladimir V. Putin’s call Tuesday with…
RFK, Jr. Silent as EPA Weakens Mercury Pollution Rules
RFK, Jr., Once Poisoned by Mercury, Is Silent as EPA Weakens Rules against It RFK, Jr. fought mercury pollution for years, but he is now in an administration that wants to make it easier for industries to dump it into the air and water By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies…
Flowy, Floral, and Under $50—Amazon’s Best Spring Dresses Are Here
The reviews are in—these Amazon dresses are a spring must-have and start at just $20. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Spring is officially in the air, which means it’s time to ditch the heavy layers and slip…
Putin gives Trump bare minimum on Ukraine but the war goes on
In the run up to today’s call, Donald Trump made a big deal of his conversation with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. But the results look like there’s little to shout about. The Russian president has given the US leader just enough to claim that he made progress towards peace in Ukraine, without making it look like…
New report: Without nature, there is no path to a climate-safe future
A clean energy transition is underway to curb planet-heating emissions, with investments in renewables, electric vehicles and energy efficiency expected to top $1.4 trillion this year. The shift — though unevenly distributed across countries — signals real progress. But there is another solution that receives far less attention, not to mention funding: Nature. We cannot…
Astronauts Butch and Suni finally back on Earth
After nine months in space, Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth. Their SpaceX capsule made a fast and fiery re-entry through the Earth’s atmosphere, before four parachutes opened to take them to a gentle splashdown off the coast of Florida. A pod of dolphins circled the craft. After…
World falling well short of climate goals, new report finds
The results are in on the world’s first climate change progress report: Drastic improvement is needed — and fast. The report, released Friday, is the technical synthesis report from the Paris Agreement’s Global Stocktake process, which is designed to evaluate the global response to the climate crisis every five years. The report will inform critical…
In Ecuador, a ‘milestone’ effort to protect mangroves — and people
Once underappreciated, mangroves are having a moment. From global initiatives to community-led efforts, work to conserve these climate superstars is gaining traction. Now, a landmark US$ 45.9 million project aims to give Ecuador’s degraded mangroves a new lease on life, local news reported. By protecting and restoring mangroves — potent climate allies that can absorb…
As ghost junk haunts the sea, ‘mermaids’ are fighting back
Sitting on the side of a small boat off the coast of Baja California, suited up in diving gear, a group of 10 women prepared to descend into the chilly waters. Their mission? Remove as much “ghost gear” as possible. Abandoned fishing lines, nets and traps are a pervasive and deadly threat to the world’s…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kills Over 400, in Breakdown of Cease-Fire
Middle East Tensions Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he had ordered the aerial attacks after Hamas’s “repeated refusal” to release the remaining hostages it holds. “This is just the beginning,” he said. By Patrick KingsleyRawan Sheikh AhmadYan ZhuangAaron Boxerman and Michael Levenson Patrick Kingsley, Rawan Sheikh Ahmad and Aaron Boxerman reported from Jerusalem. Israeli…
Mexico City introduces ‘bloodless bullfighting’ in win for animal rights activists
Activists celebrate move, but note that ‘a bull event without violence does not mean one without suffering’ Mexico City’s congress has voted to ban traditional bullfights and replace them with a new form of bloodless spectacle, marking the latest episode in a years-long legal battle to outlaw the practice in the capital. Animal rights activists…
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire
President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump’s team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive…
Leading Garifuna musician was among 13 people dead in Honduras air crash
Aurelio Martínez was killed after plane crashed while taking off from Roatán island in Caribbean Garifuna leaders have paid tribute to a prominent musician from their community who died in a plane crash that killed at least 13 people off the coast of Honduras. Aurelio Martínez was onboard a Lanhsa Airlines flight that crashed into…
Best-Yet ‘Baby Pictures’ of the Universe Unveiled
Best-Yet ‘Baby Pictures’ of the Universe Unveiled By Lee Billings edited by Dean Visser Sometimes, a picture can be worth much more than a thousand words. For instance, one measure associated with the pictures below—new high-definition snapshots of the cosmos in its infancy—is 1,900 “zetta-suns.” If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism…
Southern Charm’s Craig Conover Grilled About Paige DeSorbo’s “New Guy”
Southern Charm‘s Craig Conover emotionally reflected on his messy breakup with ex Paige DeSorbo in the explosive trailer for the Bravo series’ season 10 reunion, premiering March 27. Craig Conover is in the hot seat. The Southern Charm star is grilled about his messy breakup with girlfriend of three years Paige DeSorbo in the first…
How I Diagnosed My Rare Neurological Condition after Decades of Hiding It
A personal quest and progress in brain science finally put a name on baffling behaviors By Paul Marino edited by Mark Fischetti As far back as I can remember, I did this “thing” when I was excited or engrossed. I brought my hands up, flickered my fingers against one another and grimaced. My imagination zoomed.…
Pelicot’s Daughter Pursues Conviction That He Raped Her, Too
Her mother, Gisèle, was at the center of a trial that gripped France and made her a feminist icon. But it left Caroline Darian with her own pains and suspicions unanswered. By Catherine Porter Catherine Porter reported on the mass rape trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other men over four months from southern France.…
At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system
The government has announced plans for major changes to the benefits system aimed at cutting the growing amount the UK spends on welfare. Pip is paid to people in England and Wales who have difficulty completing everyday tasks or getting around as a result of a long-term physical or mental health condition. It is not…
White House denies violating judge’s order with Venezuela deportations
Trump administration used Alien Enemies Act to deport about 250 alleged gang members to El Salvador The White House has denied allegations that it engaged in a “a blatant violation” of a judge’s order by deporting about 250 Venezuelan alleged gang members to El Salvador on Saturday, with the US border czar appearing to contradict…
Music Festival Packing Guide: Body Chains & Head Scarves to Pack
These must-have accessories will take your festival fit from cute to iconic. 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 weather’s warming up, Daylight Savings has passed (hello, longer days!), and Spring Break plans are being locked in. That…
Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
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. Israel launched surprise overnight airstrikes in Gaza early Tuesday, killing over 410 people and injuring hundreds more, according to Gaza health officials. The strikes are the most intense violence…
Yoga mats and VR headsets added to list measuring cost of living
Both items have made their way into the basket of goods and services used by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to calculate inflation. The basket contains 752 items. The ONS collects the costs of these products and services across many different retailers to come up with the monthly inflation figures. That figure, currently showing…
Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine in Phone Call: What to Know
Russia-Ukraine War The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same By Constant Méheut and Ivan Nechepurenko President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are expected to speak on Tuesday as Washington pushes for…
Israel launches ‘extensive strikes’ on Gaza with at least 220 reportedly killed
The Israeli military says it is carrying out “extensive strikes” in the Gaza Strip, with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting that at least 130 Palestinians have been killed. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was targeting what it called “terror targets” belonging to Hamas. Mahmoud Abu Wafah, the deputy interior minister in Gaza and…
White House’s defense for not recalling deportations ‘one heck of a stretch’, says judge
Administration claims it didn’t stop flights despite judge’s instructions because he did not write it in the formal order The Trump administration claimed to a federal judge on Monday that it did not recall deportation flights of hundreds of suspected Venezuelan gang members over the weekend despite his specific instructions because that was not expressly…
Scientists Create ‘Pockets’ of Music from Inaudible Ultrasound Waves
Bending Ultrasonic Beams Creates ‘Audible Enclaves’ Where They Cross Inaudible ultrasonic beams steered around obstacles can create pockets of sound in an otherwise quiet room, acoustics experts report By Dan Vergano edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Are you tired of earbuds? Are headphones too heavy? “Pockets” of audible noise…
Nary a Critical Word: Bill Gates’s Close Bond With Narendra Modi
The relationship between the billionaire philanthropist and the Indian leader helps both men meet their missions. But it also papers over the erosion of rights under Mr. Modi. By Anupreeta Das Reporting from New Delhi In September 2019, Bill Gates presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with an award on behalf of his philanthropic…
A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August
By Joe Hernandez Law enforcement authorities in South Dakota say a woman who had been missing since last summer was murdered by a member of the U.S. Air Force. Quinterius Chappelle was arrested on a federal charge of second-degree murder in the death of Sahela Sangrait, according to a social media post by the Pennington…
Fiji Iguanas Crossed the Ocean from the Americas Millions of Years Ago
How Iguanas Got from North America to Fiji Millions of Years Ago A genetic analysis reveals that Fiji’s iguanas are most closely related to lizards living in North America’s deserts. How is this possible? By Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson A Brachylophus bulabula, commonly known as the central Fijian banded iguana on Ovalau Island,…
Putin urged to prove Russia wants peace ahead of Trump talks
The UK and France have urged Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to prove he wants a peace deal with Ukraine, ahead of talks between Putin and Donald Trump on Tuesday. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the “courage” of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenksy in agreeing to a ceasefire proposal, and challenged Russia to do the same. “Enough…
Second body identified in Canada landfill amid search for serial killer’s victims
Marcedes Myran’s remains found in search mission after Jeremy Skibicki preyed on Indigenous women in 2022 Canadian police have confirmed the identity of a second woman whose body was dumped at a private landfill near Winnipeg by a serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women and left their bodies hidden in trash. The Manitoba Royal…
Meet a scientist: the whale whisperer
Editor’s note: A recent survey found that 81 percent of Americans could not name a living scientist. No, not a single one. At Conservation International (CI), we have lots of scientists you should know. Here’s one. Olive Andrews is a marine program manager for Conservation International, where she works with Pacific Island nations to protect the ocean — and…
Trump’s Plan to Discuss Ukraine’s Power Plants With Putin Prompts Questions
Russia-Ukraine War The call, scheduled for Tuesday, will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Mr. Putin laid out numerous conditions for a cease-fire with Ukraine. By Ivan Nechepurenko and Constant Méheut The Kremlin said Monday that preparations were underway for a phone call between President Vladimir V. Putin and President Trump,…
Why Bake Off’s Prue Leith Refuses to Watch Meghan Markle’s Show
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith didn’t hold back over what she really thinks about Meghan Markle’s new Netflix series With Love, Meghan. Prue Leith isn’t adding Meghan Markle‘s Netflix show to the queue. The Great British Bake Off judge sounded off on the Duchess of Sussex’s new show With Love, Meghan and revealed that she has…
Ex-hospital bosses call for inquiry into Letby baby deaths to be suspended
Lawyers for former bosses of the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby murdered babies have asked for the public inquiry into the events surrounding her crimes to be suspended. Inquiry chair Lady Justice Thirlwall said she had received the request from counsel for the management team weeks after a panel of international medical experts blamed…
US evangelical groups urge Trump to spare HIV/Aids program from aid cuts
Christian evangelical organizations instrumental in creating the US program that has saved millions of lives from HIV/Aids are pressing the Trump administration to rescue the scheme from crushing cuts to foreign assistance. The state department has said that the two-decade-old President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (Pepfar), which is estimated to have prevented 25m early…
How South Sudan Returned to the Brink of War
An attack on a U.N. helicopter has highlighted rising tensions in the world’s youngest country, where a seven-year-old peace deal looks ever more fragile. By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporting from Nairobi, Kenya The world’s youngest nation faces the threat of war yet again. This month, a United Nations helicopter was attacked during an evacuation mission…
Monday briefing: Is Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest a sign of the ICC’s strength or its limitations?
Good morning. Last Tuesday, chaos erupted at Manila’s main airport as authorities arrested the Philippines’ 79-year-old former president Rodrigo Duterte, who had arrived from Hong Kong. An arrest warrant issued in secret by the international criminal court (ICC) accused him of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in killings during his brutal “war on…
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
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. Severe weather across the South and Midwest over the weekend caused tornadoes, dust storms, wildfires, and heavy rain, resulting in at least three dozen deaths in the U.S. The…
Amazon Movers & Shakers: Stylish Accessories, Starting at $11
This is the jewelry, socks, sunglasses, underwear, and more, that everyone on Amazon is buying RN. 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 in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E! may make…
The Surprising Story Behind Indiana’s 1897 Vote to Change the Value of Pi
Opinion Indiana’s House of Representatives Once Voted Unanimously to Change the Value of Pi How an incorrect value of pi almost got codified into law By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner Long ago, the Indiana House of Representatives voted unanimously to change the value of Pi to 3.2. An ancient problem known as “squaring…
Labour’s plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
In the next 24 hours and then over the following fortnight up until the Spring Statement, the government is going to talk a lot about a broken welfare system that is failing the people who use it, the economy and taxpayers. Taking a tough call on fixing it goes against the instincts of much of…
Violence in Syria Shows Difficulty in Unifying Armed Forces
Syria After Civil War Sectarian-driven killings of civilians this month displayed the government’s weak control over both its own forces and affiliated fighters, experts said. By Ben Hubbard Syria’s new president has spoken often about the urgency of merging the many armed groups that fought to topple the strongman Bashar al-Assad into a unified national…
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First
Man Survives with Titanium Heart for 100 Days—A World First Titanium hearts could serve as a stopgap for people with heart failure who are waiting for a donor organ By Smriti Mallapaty & Nature magazine The BiVACOR is a total heart replacement made of titanium. An Australian man in his forties has become the first…
New Canada PM Mark Carney to visit Paris and London amid attacks from Trump
Newly minted prime minister will sit down with Macron and Starmer but has no immediate plans to meet with Donald Trump Mark Carney, the new Canadian prime minister, is headed to Paris and London seeking alliances as he deals with Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada’s sovereignty and economy. Carney is deliberately making his first foreign…
‘I had one child and I lost him’ – North Macedonia mourns nightclub disaster
Marija Taseva was enjoying a night out with her sister at the Pulse club in Kocani, North Macedonia, on Saturday when disaster struck. They were watching DNK, a popular hip-hop duo in the country, when a fire broke out , which killed at least 59 people and injured 155 others. “Everyone started screaming and shouting…
How Trump’s Crackdown Is Drastically Driving Down Migration
Trump Administration Building on Biden-era policies, President Trump is strong-arming regional leaders, deploying military force and shredding decades of precedents when it comes to the U.S.-Mexico border. A U.S. Army soldier near the border before a visit by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the White House’s border czar, Tom Homan, in Sunland Park, N.M.,…
Reeves summons regulators to No 10 in drive for cuts to red tape
Regulators are being summoned to No 10 on Monday to meet Chancellor Rachel Reeves as the government moves to slash bureaucracy and cut the cost of regulation for business by a quarter. The government will also announce plans to streamline environmental permitting and cut red tape it says blocks new housing and infrastructure, as well…
Children Try to Cheer Pope Francis During His Hospital Stay
Pope Francis The release of the photo a month into his treatment came after dozens of young people gathered under the pontiff’s windows to offer wishes for a quick recovery. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Vatican City and Gemelli hospital in Rome The Vatican on Sunday released the first photo of Pope Francis since he…
March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men’s with a record 14 teams
Becky Sullivan Move over, Big East and ACC: College basketball has a new heavyweight conference. The Southeastern Conference, normally known for its dominance on the football field, has set a new March Madness record by sending 14 of its 16 teams to the NCAA Division I men’s basketball tournament. The SEC also boasts two of…
Rachael Kirkconnell Is Thriving: How She’s Embracing New Beginnings
The Bachelor alum Rachael Kirkconnell shares her self-care must-haves, confidence tips, beauty essentials, and fashion favorites as she embraces new beginnings in her golden era. We interviewed Rachael Kirkconnell because we think you’ll like her picks. Rachael is a paid spokesperson for Showpo. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When…
Residents survey the aftermath of deadly weekend storms across the southern U.S.
Emma Bowman Residents in large swaths of the southern U.S. on Sunday took stock of the devastation left in the wake of tornadoes, strong winds and dust storms over the weekend. The severe weather left at least 37 people dead, and destroyed scores of homes. This bout of storms was forecast to clear the East…
Why Pregnant Olivia Culpo Thinks Her Baby Is a Boy
Find out why pregnant Miss Universe 2012 Olivia Culpo is predicting that she and husband Christian McCaffrey will welcome a son. Mother-to-be Olivia Culpo is bumping along and making predictions about the sex of her baby. The 32-year-old, who is expecting her first child with husband Christian McCaffrey, the San Francisco 49ers’ star running back, shared…
Mental health conditions are overdiagnosed, Streeting says
There is an “overdiagnosis” of mental health conditions with “too many people being written off”, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said. Streeting told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme the welfare system had to be “sustainable”, as he defended the government’s forthcoming reforms aimed at cutting the benefits bill. Mental health charity Mind has…
Houthis Vow Retaliation After U.S. Strikes in Yemen
Middle East Tensions The Iranian-backed rebels, who have targeted Israel and shipping in the Red Sea, said children were among those killed in the strikes ordered by President Trump. By Ismaeel Naar and Saeed Al-Batati Ismaeel Naar reported from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Saeed Al-Batati from Al Mukalla, Yemen. The Houthi militia in Yemen…
Teen Mom’s Kailyn Lowry Shares Bikini Pic After Plastic Surgeries
Teen Mom 2 alum Kailyn Lowry is showcasing her new bikini body in beach pics shared months after undergoing several plastic surgery procedures. As she celebrates her 33rd birthday, Kailyn Lowry is feeling comfortable in her own body. The Teen Mom 2 alum shared images of herself in a bikini on a trip to the Turks…