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First group of white South Africans arrive in US after Trump grants refugee status
Trump stirs controversy by calling Afrikaners, minority descended from Dutch colonists, victims of a ‘genocide’ The first group of white South Africans granted refugee status by Donald Trump’s administration has arrived in the US, stirring controversy in South Africa as the US president declared the Afrikaners victims of a “genocide”. The Afrikaners, a minority descended…
Race to lead D.C. lawyers’ association grows heated amid attacks on law firms
Carrie Johnson Election season is under way in Washington and the candidates are not holding anything back. The race to lead the nonprofit D.C. Bar Association is taking place at a precarious moment in national politics—and that’s reflected in the rhetoric on the campaign trail. “I’ve been a member of the D.C. Bar for 30…
PM promises migration drop as he unveils plans for ‘tightened’ visa rules
Sir Keir Starmer has promised the government’s new immigration measures will mean net migration falls “significantly” over the next four years. The prime minister unveiled plans to ban recruitment of care workers from overseas, tighten access to skilled worker visas and raise the costs to employers in an effort to curb near record net migration.…
Koyo Kouoh, art curator due to lead 2026 Venice Biennale, dies at 57
Groundbreaking Swiss-Cameroonian curator would have been the first African woman to head up the art event Koyo Kouoh, the groundbreaking Swiss-Cameroonian curator who was to become the first African woman to head up the Venice Biennale, died suddenly on Saturday, the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa announced. “It is with profound sorrow that the…
Tiffany Haddish Sings in Hebrew in Hilarious Joan Rivers Tribute
See Tiffany Haddish twerk while chanting “Hava Nagila” in E! News’ exclusive sneak peek at NBC’s Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All Star Tribute honoring the late comedy icon 10 years after her death. Can we talk about Tiffany Haddish‘s Hebrew skills? “This isn’t a funeral, guys, it’s a celebration, alright?” Haddish tells the live…
Climate crisis threatens the banana, the world’s most popular fruit, research shows
Fourth most important food crop in peril as Latin America and Caribbean suffer from slow-onset climate disaster The climate crisis is threatening the future of the world’s most popular fruit, as almost two-thirds of banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean may no longer be suitable for growing the fruit by 2080, new research…
Chris Mason: Why Labour aims to buck 25-year trend of rising legal migration
Immigration into the UK is, arguably, the standout social and demographic change of the 21st Century and also one of the biggest and most transparent political failings, when you compare rhetoric to reality. Whatever your own view about immigration, the trends over the last generation are worth a look. For the last 30 years, the…
India and Pakistan Remind Us We Need to Stop the Risk of Nuclear War
Opinion India and Pakistan Remind Us We Need to Stop the Risk of Nuclear War The U.S. needs to set an example for the rest of the world by taking our nuclear missiles off hair-trigger alert and negotiating a reduction of our arsenal By Alan Robock & Lili Xia We are living in a scary…
Philippines elections 2025: polls open in midterms as Marcos and Duterte family dynasties vie for power
Senate race will be key to future of Sara Duterte as she faces impeachment trial, while her could become mayor despite being detained in The Hague Millions of Filipinos began voting on Monday in a midterm election widely seen as a referendum on the explosive feud between President Ferdinand Marcos and impeached vice-president Sara Duterte.…
Why Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Says He’s “Not a Ladies’ Man”
Despite having four wives at one point, Sister Wives star Kody Brown—husband of Robyn Brown and former partner of Meri Brown, Janelle Brown and Christine Brown—does not believe he is a “ladies’ man.” Kody Brown may have had four wives at the same time, but according to him, he’s no “ladies’ man.” The Sister Wives star, a…
PM promises tougher visa rules to fix ‘broken’ migration system
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to overhaul a “broken” immigration system, with plans to tighten English tests for all visa applicants and their adult dependents among the reforms being considered. Migrants will also have to wait 10 years to apply to settle in the UK, instead of automatically gaining settled status after five years, under…
Qatar is said to be giving Trump a new plane
Franco Ordoñez The Trump administration is in talks with the Qatari government about accepting a luxury Boeing 747 airplane, a senior White House official said, that could temporarily serve as Air Force One. The offer, which was first reported by ABC News, comes on the eve of Trump’s visit to the Middle East. The president…
The U.S. has a plan for getting food into Gaza. Top aid groups object to the idea
Daniel Estrin TEL AVIV, Israel — On the eve of President Trump’s visit to Arab allies in the Gulf, the U.S. and Israel have announced a plan to allow food and essential supplies back into Gaza after a ten-week Israeli ban that aid workers say is driving rampant hunger in the territory. It is the…
Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire
Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, as a part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. The decision comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East on Tuesday. Hamas said it was also intended to…
Trump Budget Calls for Stranding NASA’s Mars Samples on the Red Planet
NASA Spent Billions to Bring Rocks Back from Mars. Trump Wants to Leave Them There After billions of dollars in spending and decades of planning, NASA may be forced to abandon precious samples of air, rock and soil on the Martian surface. Experts are furious By Leonard David & Lee Billings edited by Lee Billings…
Simu Liu Engaged to Allison Hsu: See Her Massive Ring
Simu Liu, star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, announced his engagement to Allison Hsu with photos of his proposal and her massive diamond ring. The star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings just turned it up to 11 with a très magnifique proposal—and sparkler. Simu Liu,…
This American pope: Leo XIV’s bloodline reflects the US melting pot
A fraught history of race and immigration connect the new pope with his homeland Baquié’s birth records, meanwhile, indicate that she was born in Louisiana’s most prominent city, New Orleans, to parents who were reportedly married at a local Catholic church. Records from the 1900 census show that Joseph – apparently the son of a…
‘The whole country is proud’: Chinese snooker fans hail Zhao Xintong triumph
Crowning of country’s first world champion set to give fresh boost to sport that has boomed in popularity in China “He’s a great role model for young people in China,” Yuan, 55, says of the generation Z upstart who on Monday claimed snooker’s top prize. “He’s bringing the excitement back.” It’s a far cry from…
These Sabrina Carpenter Facts Will Hit Like Espresso
Sabrina Carpenter’s rise to fame—that’s that her espresso. And we’re marking her 26th birthday by raising our coffee cups and brewing up some invigorating facts about the Short n’ Sweet artist. Sabrina Carpenter said it herself: She’s a busy woman. And since last summer, the Grammy winner has taken the world by storm with her…
Care worker recruitment from abroad to end, Cooper says
Care workers will no longer be recruited from overseas as part of a crackdown on visas for lower-skilled workers, the home secretary has told the BBC. Yvette Cooper said it is “time to end that care worker recruitment from abroad” and rules will change this year – instead requiring firms to hire British nationals or…
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Gaza and Ukraine, saying ‘Never again war’
By Sarah Ventre “I am deeply pained by what is happening,” said Leo, referring to the war in Gaza. “Let the fighting cease immediately, let humanitarian aid be provided to the exhausted civilian population, and may all hostages be released.” Leo also talked about the war in Ukraine, saying, “I carry in my heart the…
Trump claims ‘total reset’ in US-China trade relations after tariff talks in Geneva
US president praises ‘very good’ discussions as top US and Chinese officials meet over trade war triggered by Trump’s tariff blitz Donald Trump has hailed a “total reset” in US-China trade relations after the first day of talks between top American and Chinese officials in Geneva aimed at defusing a trade war sparked by his…
Russia’s Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15
By The Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed restarting direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, “without preconditions,” an offer that came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire or face additional sanctions. Putin referenced the unsuccessful 2022 peace talks that took place…
Kim Kardashian’s Paris Robbery in Her Own Words
As Kim Kardashian prepares to testify in Paris, where 10 people are on trial in connection with robbing her at gunpoint in 2016, here is what she’s had to say about the ordeal. At least Kim Kardashian has had a lot of time to process what happened. Because when she takes the stand May 13…
Bryan Kohberger Case: New Details of Victim’s Grisly Murder Revealed
More details about the murders of University of Idaho students Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen and suspect Bryan Kohberger were revealed on Dateline. Content warning: This story contains graphic details. More shocking details about the quadruple homicide of four University of Idaho students and the man suspected of murdering them, Bryan…
Putin says Russia and Ukraine should meet to negotiate ‘lasting peace’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for “direct talks” with Ukraine, saying they should “start without delay, as early as 15 May”. “We seek serious talks… to remove the root causes of the conflict and start moving towards a lasting, strong peace”, he said on Saturday, in a rare televised late-night address from the Kremlin.…
Trump floats cutting Chinese tariffs from 145% to 80% before weekend talks
Meeting aimed at de-escalating trade war after Chinese exports beat expectations despite slump in trade Donald Trump has floated cutting tariffs on China from 145% to 80% before a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war. Top US officials are expected to meet a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in…
Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’
Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’ Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values By Cody Cottier edited by Allison Parshall Boas’s observation had swelled to mythic proportions. In a 1991 essay, British linguist Geoff…
India and Pakistan accuse each other of ‘violations’ after ceasefire deal
India and Pakistan have accused each other of “violations” hours after the two nations said they had agreed to a ceasefire following days of cross-border military strikes. After sounds of explosions were heard in Indian-administered Kashmir, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there had been “repeated violations of the understanding we arrived at”. A short…
India and Pakistan accuse each other of violating ceasefire hours after reaching deal
By The Associated Press ISLAMABAD — India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire Saturday after U.S.-led talks to end the most serious military confrontation between the nuclear-armed rivals in decades but accused each other of violating the deal just hours later. The ceasefire had been expected to bring a swift end to weeks of escalating…
Love Island U.K.’s Molly-Mae Says She and Tommy Fury Are Back Together
Love Island U.K.‘s Molly-Mae Hague revealed she and Tommy Fury, father of their daughter Bambi, have reconciled less than a year after announcing they had split. Love Island U.K.‘s Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury are giving their love another chance. Almost nine months after she announced on social media that the two had broken up…
Mexico sues Google over changing Gulf of Mexico’s name for US users
President Claudia Sheinbaum says lawsuit has been filed after US lawmakers voted on name change Mexico has sued Google for changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America” for Google Maps users in the United States, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said on Friday. “The lawsuit has already been filed,” Sheinbaum said at her…
Clergy molestation survivors concerned and insulted by election of Pope Leo XIV
Pope faced questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his career after a survivors group filed a complaint Groups supporting clergy-molestation survivors say they are gravely concerned and insulted by the election of Pope Leo XIV after he overcame questions about his handling of clerical sexual abuse cases earlier in his…
Labour to unveil big immigration plans next week – but will they win back votes?
“A failed free market experiment” – that’s how the home secretary will describe the approach that’s seen vast numbers of people from around the world come to the UK to pour pints in pubs, to cut hair, to care for the most vulnerable, to pick fruit, or to fix our plumbing. Yvette Cooper’s getting ready…
Do We Really Know Less about the Deep Sea Than the Moon or Mars?
We’ve Only Seen 0.001 Percent of Earth’s Seafloor. Here’s What That Really Means A new review of ocean data suggests that more than 99.999 percent of the global deep seafloor has never been seen by humans. But what does that really mean? By Gayoung Lee edited by Lee Billings What do we really know about…
Miley Cyrus’ Dating History: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nick Jonas & More
Miley Cyrus crossing paths with ex Patrick Schwarzenegger at the 2025 Met Gala was a reminder that she’s packed a lot of love into her life—with boyfriends, girlfriends and her own independence. Miley Cyrus has packed a lot of life into her 32 years. She’s spent some of it single, her comfort being on her…
Inside Sasha Obama’s Private Post-White House World
Sasha Obama and Malia Obama moved into the White House as kids—more than 16 years ago. Now they’re making their way as adults while their parents continue to settle into that post-presidential life. Sasha Obama was 7 years old when she moved into the White House. So no wonder the Internet is still prone to…
Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport killer
Police are investigating an attack on a prison officer by Southport killer Axel Rudakubana on Thursday, it is understood. The officer had boiling water thrown over them. They were taken to hospital and discharged on the same day, the Ministry of Justice said. The Prison Service said violence in prison “will not be tolerated and…
Are we heading for another world war – or has it already started?
The rules-based world order is in retreat and violence is on the rise, forcing countries to rethink their relationships In a week in which former allies in a redividing globe separately commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, the sense of a runaway descent towards a third world war draws…
Immigrants set for Libya deportation sat on tarmac for hours, attorney says
Any Trump administration efforts to send non-Libyans to the north African country would violate a prior court order Immigrants in Texas who were told they would be deported to Libya sat on a military airfield tarmac for hours on Wednesday, unsure of what would happen next, an attorney for one of the men has said.…
Miley Cyrus Reunites With Dad Billy Ray Cyrus Amid Rumored Family Feud
Miley Cyrus shut down recent feud rumors by joining her brother Braison Cyrus and dad Billy Ray Cyrus on his farm in Tennessee for a birthday celebration. Miley Cyrus doesn’t seem to be jaded. The “Party in the U.S.A.” singer recently reunited with her dad Billy Ray Cyrus for her brother Braison Cyrus’ 31st birthday,…
How will Pope Leo lead? His first days may yield clues
Not long after greeting crowds from the balcony overlooking St Peter’s Square on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV returned to the Sant’Uffizio Palace, where he had been living for the last two months. He was met by a jubilant group of staff and former colleagues, all eager to shake his hand and congratulate him. A…
Climate Change Will Cause a Lifetime of Extreme Heat for Today’s Children
Today’s Children Face a Lifetime of Extreme Heat because of Climate Change Young people today will be exposed to a number of heat waves that no one would have experienced before the burning of fossil fuels started raising global temperatures By Celeste Biever & Nature magazine Many of today’s children will experience an ‘unprecedented life’…
Cities aiming to thwart immigrant detention centers wield a secret weapon: local laws
By Zane Irwin Former corrections officer William Rogers still remembers the exact spot in 2018 where an inmate slashed his head open with a metal lunch tray. “When he hit me in the back of the head, I mean it hurt. But I didn’t know it was split open, right? Because at that point you’re…
The Best Early Memorial Day Sales 2025: Amazon, Michael Kors & More
Shop early Memorial Day deals from Pottery Barn, Old Navy, Target, and Walmart—major savings on home upgrades, summer outfits, and everyday essentials before the rush begins. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Don’t wait for the long weekend—early…
US confirms plan for private firms to deliver Gaza aid despite UN alarm
The US has confirmed that a new system for providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza through private companies is being prepared, as Israel’s blockade continues for a third month. US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said “distribution centres” protected by security contractors would provide food and other supplies to over a million people initially,…
Simon Mann, mercenary behind failed ‘wonga coup’, dies aged 72
Former SAS officer led a group of 70 who attempted to overthrow Equatorial Guinea’s president Simon Mann, an Eton and Sandhurst-educated ex-SAS officer, who led a botched coup involving Margaret Thatcher’s son to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, has died aged 72. Mann led a group of 70 fellow mercenaries who were arrested in…
Pair guilty of cutting down Sycamore Gap tree
Two men have been found guilty of the “mindless destruction” of the world famous Sycamore Gap tree, the felling of which sparked international outrage. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was cut down in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of…
Harry Styles Makes Divine Appearance at Pope Leo XIV’s Election
Harry Styles was among the many spectators that gathered in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, assume his new role as leader of the Catholic Church. Harry Styles has been praying ever since New York the Vatican. Among the thousands of spectators who gathered in Vatican City to watch…
Canadian police scale back search for two children missing in woods for six days
Officials say the likelihood Lily and Jack Sullivan are still alive after disappearing in Nova Scotia on 2 May is ‘very low’ Nearly a week after two young children went missing in rural Nova Scotia, Canadian police say they are beginning to scale back search efforts given the “low” odds the children are still alive…
David Steiner of FedEx is tapped to be the U.S. Postal Service’s new leader
Hansi Lo Wang David Steiner will lead the U.S. Postal Service as the next postmaster general, as the federal mail agency faces an uncertain future under the Trump administration. Amber McReynolds, chair of the USPS Board of Governors, announced the board’s appointment at an open session of a board meeting Friday. She said Steiner is…
A gaping hole and a double take: How park ranger alerted world to Sycamore Gap tree’s fate
The deliberate felling of the iconic Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland angered people around the world. For the man who was first on the scene, it was a moment that changed his life forever. Park ranger Gary Pickles was in shock. Where once had stood arguably England’s favourite tree, there was now…
Congress Counters Trump Threat to Abolish FEMA with Massive Restructuring Plan
Congress Counters Trump with Massive FEMA Restructuring Plan A bipartisan group in Congress is drafting a sweeping bill to overhaul the Federal Emergency Management Agency—in some cases, expanding its work By Thomas Frank & E&E News A member of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue team searches the ruins of one of the thousands of…
Shia LaBeouf Details Feud With Alec Baldwin Due to His “Weak Ego”
Transformers alum Shia LaBeouf reflected on a 2013 feud with 30 Rock’s Alec Baldwin while the pair worked on a play together after Oscar winner Al Pacino dropped out. Shia LaBeouf is remembering a time when he was filled with fury. The Transformers alum recently reflected on a challenging experience he had with Alec Baldwin,…
Flirting Lessons Author Jasmine Guillory’s Favorite Rom-Com Tropes
Jasmine Guillory, author of Flirting Lessons and The Wedding Date, detailed her writing process and favorite character tropes in an exclusive E! News interview. From slow burns to love triangles and everything in between, author Jasmine Guillory is certainly no stranger to romance tropes. She’s even been known to create some of her own. Indeed,…
Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church
The fact that the conclave was over quickly suggests that from the outset, a significant number of the voting cardinals felt Robert Prevost was the one amongst them best equipped to take on the challenges a pope faces. In the lead up to the election – during the formal meetings of cardinals, and the informal…
Trump administration invokes state secrets privilege in Kilmar Ábrego García case
Lawyers say they’re ‘still in dark’ about government’s efforts to free the man who was wrongly deported to El Salvador The Trump administration is invoking the “state secrets privilege ” in an apparent attempt to avoid answering a judge’s questions about its erroneous deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García to El Salvador. US district judge Paula…
First Afrikaners granted refugee status due to arrive in U.S.
By Kate Bartlett JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — The U.S. government has officially granted 54 Afrikaans South Africans, white descendants of mainly Dutch colonizers, refugee status and they are expected to land in the U.S. on Monday May 12, three sources with knowledge of the matter have told NPR. The sources did not want to be…
ACM Awards 2025 Winners: Complete List
Going into the 2025 ACM Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, Ella Langley led the pack of nominations with seven nods, while Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson followed behind with six each. Can we get a “yee-haw” for these ACM Award winners? The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards brought the best and brightest…
India and Pakistan trade attacks amid risk of war between nuclear states
By Bilal Kuchay , Diaa Hadid Pakistan’s army said it shot down 25 military drones that fanned over population centers — including the city that houses Pakistan’s general army headquarters. By Thursday evening, residents in Indian border towns reported hearing blasts. Authorities announced blackouts along parts of the border, and the Secretary of State Marco…
‘The pope is Peruvian’: elation in country where pontiff served as bishop
Leo XIV celebrated as second Latin American pope having spent many years in Peru’s church The election of Pope Leo XIV has been celebrated across Latin America, where many hailed him as the second pontiff from the region, following his Argentinian predecessor, Francis. The news prompted particular elation in Peru, where he lived and worked…
Constance Marten cross-examined by partner Mark Gordon over baby death
Gordon, who is not legally trained, led the questioning after a judge allowed it. He is now representing himself in the case and is not using barristers. The couple stand accused of manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of their child, Victoria, whose body was found in a Brighton shed in March 2023. They…
Scorpions ‘taking over’ Brazilian cities with reported stings rising 155%
Fast and unplanned growth of cities providing ideal conditions for the creatures to thrive, say researchers Scorpions are “taking over” Brazilian cities, researchers have warned in a paper that said rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown were driving an increase in the number of people being stung. More than 1.1m stings were reported between 2014 and…
Political Attacks on Libraries Endanger Small-Town Democracy
Opinion Political Attacks on Libraries Endanger Small-Town Democracy By Laura Backstrom They once looked forward to bumping into neighbors at the grocery store, catching up with former teachers or sharing a friendly wave. Now, for some people in small towns, those familiar faces trigger avoidance, even dread. After seeing a community pillar post “horrible things”…
Jesse Williams Accuses Ex Aryn Drake-Lee of Violating Custody Order
Jesse Williams—who was granted full custody of his and Aryne Drake-Lee’s kids healthcare—requested to obtain “treatment” without notifying his ex-wife after accusing her of violating a court order. Jesse Williams is continuing his legal battle with his ex-wife Aryn Drake-Lee. Nearly two months after the Grey’s Anatomy alum was awarded sole custody of their 11-year-old…
How Pregnant Olivia Culpo Became Christian McCaffrey’s Best Teammate
Pregnant Olivia Culpo and NFL running back Christian McCaffrey are officially end game. But in order for the newlyweds to kick off their romance, her friends had to throw a bit of a Hail Mary pass. Sometimes Olivia Culpo quite literally wears her heart on her sleeve. Such is the case whenever the onetime Miss…
Henry Zeffman: Trump deal is a significant achievement for Starmer
The UK has been desperate for a deal of this sort with the US since President Donald Trump unleashed his wave of global tariffs. So have other countries. But it seems the UK has got there first – a significant achievement by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his government. Those close to the talks…
Brazil rejects US request to designate two gangs as terrorist organizations
Security minister says US delegation wanted classification for PCC and Comando Vermelho to aid immigration policy The Brazilian government has rejected a request by the US state department to designate two major criminal gangs as terrorist organizations, according to Mario Sarrubo, Brazil’s national secretary of public security. Sarrubo said the request was made on Tuesday…
Interest rates expected to be cut by Bank of England
Interest rates are widely expected to be cut on Thursday, with further falls predicted for later in the year. Analysts say a cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England is highly likely, although no change or a bigger reduction remain possibilities. Such a move would make borrowing money by businesses and individuals…
Xanthorox AI Lets Anyone Become a Cybercriminal
A new AI platform called Xanthorox markets itself as a tool for cybercrime, but its real danger may lie in how easily such systems can be built—and sold—by anyone By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser This article includes a reference to violent sexual assault. Reports of a sophisticated new artificial intelligence platform started…
Boardwalk Empire’s Michael Pitt Arrested on Sex Abuse Charges
Michael Pitt—who starred on Dawson’s Creek and HBO’s Boardwalk Empire—was arrested in New York on May 2 and is now facing several charges of sex abuse and assault. Michael Pitt is facing legal trouble. The Boardwalk Empire alum was taken into custody in Brooklyn, N.Y., on May 2 after being accused of sexual abuse and assault,…
USDA chief says agency is trying to fill key jobs after paying 15,000 to leave
Andrea Hsu In testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday and Wednesday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins confirmed that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is now looking to fill critical positions, after agreeing to pay more than 15,000 employees’ salaries and benefits through September in exchange for their resignations. “We are actively looking and recruiting to…
Stronger Flood-Related Building Codes Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments
Stronger Flood Protection Standards Are Coming for New Hospitals, Schools and Apartments The International Code Council has approved stronger building codes to protect hospitals, schools and other structures from flooding By Thomas Frank & E&E News The Barker Reservoir and Buffalo Bayou Dam are shown August 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The city of Houston…
Men accused of Sycamore Gap tree felling thought it was a bit of a laugh, jury told
Two men chopped down the world famous Sycamore Gap tree as a “bit of a laugh” and then feared becoming public enemy number one, prosecutors have told jurors. The tree had grown in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland for more than 100 years before it was felled in a “moronic mission” in the…
US planning to deport migrants to Libya despite ‘hellish’ conditions – reports
Libya’s provisional government has denied claims flight could happen as soon as this week The Trump administration is planning to deport a group of migrants to Libya, according to reports, despite the state department’s previous condemnation of the “life-threatening” prison conditions in the country. Libya’s provisional government has denied the reports. Reuters cited three unnamed…
Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom
Blood of Man Who’s Had 200 Snakebites Helps Make a Potent Antivenom A new snakebite treatment combines an existing drug with antibodies from a hyperimmune reptile collector, raising both hopes and ethical concerns By Katherine Bourzac & Nature magazine A cocktail containing antibodies and an enzyme inhibitor protects mice against the venom of the king…
Ellen DeGeneres Shares New Look at Hair Transformation After U.K. Move
Ellen DeGeneres offered a new glance at her hair transformation while sharing a look at the activities she’s picked up since she and wife Portia de Rossi moved to England. Ellen DeGeneres‘ darker ‘do is hair to stay. The former talk show host has offered fans a new look at the brunette hair transformation she…
What happens next between India and Pakistan? Four key questions
In a dramatic overnight operation, India said it launched missile and air strikes on nine sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it called militant positions based on “credible intelligence”. The strikes, lasting just 25 minutes between 01:05 and 01:30 India time (19:35 and 20:00 GMT on Tuesday), sent shockwaves through the region, with…
‘Time Shelter’ by Georgi Gospodinov: A Book Review
Ironically, this review is somewhat untimely. Time Shelter was published in 2022. It won the International Booker Prize in 2023. I’ve had a copy on my shelf for over a year, meaning to pick it up, but somehow never getting around to it. I’m not sure how it is for you other bibliophiles out there,…
What Would Einstein Tell Trump?
Opinion Here’s What Einstein Would Tell Trump Einstein offers a lesson for scientists who are protesting an out-of-control nationalist administration attacking U.S. science today By Alexander Soifer Albert Einstein. Germany was once a beacon of science. On January 31, 1933, that all changed, when Adolf Hitler became the chancellor of Germany. In early April of…
Rubio says Venezuelans sheltering at Argentinian embassy ‘rescued’ by US
Secretary of state says opponents of Maduro have left diplomatic compound in Caracas and are ‘safely on US soil’ Five members of Venezuela’s political opposition have left the Argentinian diplomatic compound in their country’s capital, Caracas, where they had sheltered for more than a year to avoid arrest, and were in the United States on…
Met Gala 2025: Luann de Lesseps Reacts to Kim Kardashian Comparisons
After many social media users compared Kim Kardashian’s 2025 Met Gala red carpet fashion to Luann de Lesseps’ cabaret look, the Real Housewives of New York City alum reacted with laughter. It might be time for Luann de Lesseps to invite Kim Kardashian to join her cabaret show. The Real Housewives of New York City…
Trump appeasing Putin with pressure on Ukraine, Biden tells BBC
Joe Biden has told the BBC that pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia is “modern-day appeasement” in an exclusive interview, his first since leaving the White House. Speaking in Delaware on Monday, he said Russian President Vladimir Putin believed Ukraine was part of Russia and “anybody that thinks…
What we know about India’s strike on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Two weeks after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, India has launched a series of strikes on sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian defence ministry said the strikes – named “Operation Sindoor” – were part of a “commitment” to hold those responsible for the 22 April attack which left 25…
What is happening at Newark Airport? This and other questions answered
Jaclyn Diaz Hundreds of flight delays and cancellations at one of the nation’s busiest airports over the past several days are giving passengers headaches and spurred the U.S. Senate’s top Democrat to call for an investigation into the cause. On Monday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, of New York, said on X that he was…
Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade’s Daughter Reacts to Bold Met Gala Looks
Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union’s daughter Zaya Wade shared her heartwarming reaction to seeing the couple walk the 2025 Met Gala red carpet together on May 5 wearing bold coordinating looks. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union‘s daughter thinks their 2025 Met Gala looks were a slam dunk. Zaya Wade shared her real-time reaction to her…
Rwandan talks with US over deported migrants are chance to expand its influence
African country looks to position itself as a useful option for countries’ anti-migration policies Talks between Rwanda and the US to host deported migrants are the latest move by the African country to position itself as a useful option for the anti-migration policies of allied governments. Previous high-profile attempts, however, including with the UK, Israel…
Could AI Really Kill Off Humans?
Opinion Could AI Really Kill Off Humans? Many people believe AI will one day cause human extinction. A little math tells us it wouldn’t be that easy By Michael J.D. Vermeer There’s a popular sci-fi cliché that one day artificial intelligence goes rogue and kills every human, wiping out the species. Could this truly happen?…
Carney tells Trump that Canada ‘won’t be for sale, ever’
Mark Carney has told Donald Trump that Canada “is not for sale” as the president raised the prospect of the country becoming the 51st US state while welcoming the prime minister to the White House. Carney won election last month promising to “stand up” to Trump, who has imposed tariffs on some Canadian products and…
Alex Murdaugh’s Son Buster Marries 2 Years After Dad’s Murder Trial
Two years after Alex Murdaugh was convicted of killing his wife Maggie Murdaugh and son Paul Murdaugh in South Carolina, his surviving son Buster Murdaugh married his girlfriend Brooklynn White. Alex Murdaugh’s son is focusing on the love in his life. Two years after the former South Carolina lawyer was sentenced to two consecutive life…
Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support
UAE insists it does not provide arms to paramilitary group as Sudanese ambassador recalled Sudan’s security and defence council has declared that it will break diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates over its alleged backing of the paramilitary Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. During a televised speech on Tuesday, Sudan’s defence minister, Yassin Ibrahim, said…
An overlooked climate ally is in deep trouble
Underwater and out of sight, one of humanity’s most effective weapons against climate change is struggling. According to a new study, failure to protect the world’s seagrasses will come at a steep cost — in more ways than one. Protecting the world’s seagrasses could avert climate damages valued at over US$ 200 billion by preventing…
I Ran the NYC Marathon 5 Months Pregnant: These Are My Essentials
From an adjustable running belt to wired headphones, these are the running essentials you’ll want on race day (whether you’re pregnant or not). Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. It was never my intention to run a marathon…
Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans face UK student visa crackdown
Applicants will be targeted by Home Office due to suspicions they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum Nigerians, Pakistanis and Sri Lankans applying to work or study in the UK face Home Office restrictions over suspicions that they are most likely to overstay and claim asylum, Whitehall officials have claimed. The government is…
UK and India agree trade deal after three years of talks
The UK and India have agreed a trade deal that will make it easier for UK firms to export whisky, cars and other products to India, and cut taxes on India’s clothing and footwear exports. The UK government said the “landmark” agreement, which took three years to reach, did not include any change in immigration…
Police found a missing woman 60 years after she disappeared. She wants to stay hidden
By Rachel Treisman Six decades after a young mother vanished from her small city in south-central Wisconsin, authorities have found her alive and well living in another state. Audrey Backeberg was 20 years old when she disappeared from Reedsburg in July 1962, according to a bulletin from the Wisconsin Department of Justice. It says the…
Winter fuel cuts a factor in local elections losses, health secretary says
Restricting winter fuel payments dented Labour’s support at last week’s local elections, the health secretary has acknowledged. Wes Streeting told the BBC many voters “aren’t happy” with the decision, adding it had “come up on the doorstep” during campaigning. But he insisted the move would help the government invest in public services despite “multiple crises…
Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households
Trump Targets Air-Conditioning and Heating Funds for Low-Income Households The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides funding for home heating and cooling By Ariel Wittenberg & E&E News A close-up view of red-brick residential apartment buildings in New York City, showcasing repetitive windows, air conditioning units.…
Inside the World Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Created for Son Archie
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry planted California roots for now 6-year-old Archie Harrison and his sister Lili Diana and are more private than they could’ve been if they had remained working royals. At 6 years old, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor is leading a pretty normal life. For your basic celebrity kid, that is. He’s seen three continents…