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Critics warn DOJ is being politicized despite vows to end its purported weaponization
Ryan Lucas At her confirmation hearing in January to become attorney general, Pam Bondi vowed to fight violent crime and restore confidence and integrity to the Justice Department. “The partisanship, the weaponization will be gone,” she told lawmakers. “America will have one tier of justice for all.” Like President Trump, Bondi argues that the Justice…
Drone strikes hit Port Sudan airport and army base in third day of attacks
Loud explosions reported at dawn and plumes of smoke as RSF targets Sudanese government’s seat of power Drones have struck the airport and targeted an army base in Port Sudan, officials said, the third straight day the seat of power of the government, which is aligned with the Sudanese army, has come under attack. The…
Rwanda says talks underway with US to host deported migrants
Foreign minister Olivier Nduhungirehe confirms talks on agreement that appears to bear hallmarks of policy pushes that failed in UK and Australia Rwanda confirmed on Monday that discussions were “underway” with the United States regarding a potential agreement to host deported migrants. Rwanda’s foreign minister, Olivier Nduhungirehe, told state media on Sunday that the talks…
Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Touted by RFK Jr. Work?
Do ‘Alternative’ Measles Treatments Work? As the measles outbreak in the U.S. gets bigger, HHS’s secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., touts nonvaccine treatments. But they generally don’t help and can carry dangers By Josh Fischman edited by Dean Visser Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Measles keeps infecting more people across the U.S., with 935…
Pregnant Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Enjoy Date Night Inside Met Gala 2025
After Rihanna announced her pregnancy on the Met Gala 2025 red carpet, the “Diamonds” singer reunited with partner A$AP Rocky inside the New York City event for a fashionable date night. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are taking being fashion killas to a whole new level. The “We Found Love” singer and “Fashion Killa” rapper reunited…
Ukraine drone attack shuts Moscow airports, says Russia
Russia says Ukraine has launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row. All four of the capital’s major airports were closed for several hours to ensure safety but later reopened, Russia’s aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia said on Telegram. Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on social media at least 19 Ukrainian…
Scientists Use Ancient Chinese Poetry to Study Endangered Yangtze Porpoise
Ancient Poems Reveal the History of the Endangered Yangtze Porpoise Mentions of the critically endangered Yangtze finless porpoise in ancient Chinese poetry have revealed missing information about the habitat of the world’s only freshwater porpoise By Gennaro Tomma edited by Andrea Thompson Yangtze finless porpoise. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Around 1745, Chinese emperor…
States sue Trump administration for blocking the development of wind energy
By The Associated Press A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first day in office, pausing approvals, permits and loans for all wind…
Met Gala 2025: How André Leon Talley Inspired Superfine Theme
Anna Wintour exclusively told Live From E! that the Met Gala 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” pays homage to the late fashion visionary and her friend, André Leon Talley. Anna Wintour is remembering André Leon Talley at the Met Gala 2025. The Vogue editor, who helped plan fashion’s biggest night at the Metropolitan Museum…
Royals watch Red Arrows flypast and have tea with veterans for VE Day anniversary
Four generations of the Royal Family appeared on Buckingham Palace’s balcony to watch the Red Arrows flypast, marking 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe. The King and senior royals watched on as a war-time Lancaster bomber led the 23-strong formation, including Typhoons and the Red Arrows, before waving to crowds.…
Sudan fails in attempt to make UAE accountable for acts of genocide
Largely expected decision by international court of justice marks second diplomatic victory for Gulf state An attempt by Sudan’s government to make the United Arab Emirates legally accountable for acts of genocide in West Darfur has been rejected by the international court of justice after the judges voted by 14 to 2 to declare they…
Red Arrows, royals and a packed Mall – the celebrations in pictures
Four days of events to commemorate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day began with a military procession through London in front of huge crowds, followed by a dramatic RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace. Proud veterans joined politicians and three generations of royals for the day’s poignant and celebratory events. The Red Arrows jetted through…
Zendaya’s Euphoric Met Gala Looks Prove She’s a Fashion Icon
Zendaya, who’s expected to attend the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, has become a highlight of the fashionable event over the years with jaw-dropping red carpet looks, including her 2024 outfit changes. Zendaya‘s Met Gala looks? Simply marvelous. With the 2025 Met Gala just hours away, the Spider-Man actress—who has become a red carpet…
Rights groups condemn arrest of Hong Kong activist Anna Kwok’s father and brother
Arrests are the first case of the city’s national security law being used to target the relatives of pro-democracy campaigners Human rights groups have condemned the arrest of relatives of Anna Kwok, an exiled pro-democracy activist who is wanted by the Hong Kong police, in the first example of the city’s national security law being…
Israel security cabinet approves plan to expand Gaza offensive
Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to expand its military offensive against Hamas, which reportedly includes capturing Gaza and holding the territory. The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for the move, saying it is “increasing the pressure” with the aim of bringing home the remaining Israeli hostages…
Dossier of alleged Sudan war crimes handed to Metropolitan police
Lawyers say evidence file outlines atrocities including torture and rape carried out by the Rapid Support Forces in the country’s brutal civil conflict Scotland Yard has received a dossier of evidence documenting myriad alleged war crimes committed by a paramilitary group during the conflict in Sudan. Lawyers have submitted a 142-page file of evidence to…
Met Gala 2025: Theme and Dress Code Explained
Stars will arrive at the Met Gala 2025 in looks with the evening’s dress code, “Tailored For You” in mind. Read on for a closer look at the dress code and theme “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The red carpet is being rolled out for the biggest night in fashion. Meanwhile, celebrities like Rihanna, Kim Kardashian…
Royal Family hopes nothing distracts from VE Day commemorations
The Royal Family is hoping “nothing will detract or distract” from VE Day commemorations this week, which fall days after Prince Harry’s interview. The King and Queen are looking forward to the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe and the end to World War Two, Buckingham Palace said. Events begin on Monday…
Two arrested over bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga concert in Rio attended by millions
Two people have been arrested in connection to an alleged planned attack on Brazil’s LGBTQ community at the singer’s Sunday concert, police say Two people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to detonate explosives at a free Lady Gaga concert in Rio de Janeiro, in what authorities believe was an attempt to…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Shares Regrets After Son Garrison’s Death
After Sister Wives stars Kody Brown and ex Janelle Brown’s son Garrison died by suicide last March, the patriarch expressed his regrets while reflecting on his grief journey in the latest episode. Content warning: This article includes mention of suicide. Kody Brown is looking back with a new perspective. More than one year after the…
Does a president need to uphold the Constitution? Trump says ‘I don’t know’
Luke Garrett President Trump — when asked if he thinks he needs to uphold the Constitution on “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” — said, “I don’t know,” but added that his lawyers “are obviously going to follow what the Supreme Court said.” The response came after a series of questions regarding the right to…
Measles Vaccine Denial Is a Massive Brainwashing Campaign
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays The Brainwashing Campaign That Is Measles Misinformation A shameful mass propaganda campaign is unfolding in the U.S., one that will make millions of kids needlessly sick with measles By Dan Vergano Fake gravestones to signify victims of the measles outbreak in Samoa in 2019 sit in the grass outside the U.S. Capitol as…
How Billie Lourd Is Honoring Late Mom Carrie Fisher for Star Wars Day
Eight years after she lost mother Carrie Fisher, Billie Lourd shared how she is honoring her mother’s Princess Leia legacy on Star Wars Day May 4. Billie Lourd isn’t letting May the Fourth pass her by without giving her mom some love. In celebration of what fans of the sci-fi series deem Star Wars day…
Trump says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ using military force to control Greenland
President has repeatedly expressed idea of expansion into autonomous territory within fellow Nato member Denmark Donald Trump would not rule out using military force to gain control of Greenland, the world’s largest island and an autonomous territory within Denmark, a fellow Nato member with the US. Since taking office, the US president has repeatedly expressed…
Syrian security forces ‘oversaw’ armed civilians who killed Alawites, accused man says
One of the men accused of taking part in a wave of sectarian violence against Syria’s Alawite minority two months ago has told the BBC that he and other armed civilians who travelled to the area were advised and monitored by government forces there. Abu Khalid said he had travelled as a civilian fighter to…
Lindsay Arnold Wanted to Remove “Stigma” Around Breast Augmentation
Former Dancing With the Stars pro Lindsay Arnold, who partnered with Hallmark this Mother’s day, explained to E! News her decision to document her breast augmentation surgery on social media. Lindsay Arnold hopes that her openness is helping others. The former Dancing With the Stars pro—who shares kids Sage, 4, and June, 20 months, with husband Sam Cusick—shed…
Fourteen children arrested over boy’s fire death in Gateshead
Fourteen children have been arrested over the death of a 14-year-old boy following a fire at an industrial unit. The blaze broke out at Fairfield industrial park in the Bill Quay area of Gateshead on Friday evening. It was extinguished but a body believed to be that of Layton Carr, who had been reported missing,…
US jury’s $30m verdict brings hope for Cuban exiles over confiscated land
Lawsuit brought under Helms-Burton could spur others pursuing compensation for property seized by Castro Long before it became one of Cuba’s most popular tourist destinations in the 1990s, the small island of Cayo Coco, with its pristine beaches and powdery white sands, attracted a different kind of clientele. Inspired by its unspoiled beauty, and his…
Iranians among eight arrested in two separate anti-terror operations
Eight men, including seven Iranian nationals, have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations. Five were arrested at various locations around England on Saturday as part of a “pre-planned” investigation into a plot to “target a specific premises”, the Metropolitan Police said. Four – two aged 29, one aged 40 and one aged 46…
Surprise, These Celebrities Actually Have the Same Name
From the two most famous Michael Jordans to the not-so-obvious who share their given moniker with a fellow celebrity—looking at you, Katy Perry—check out these stars with the same name. There’s almost zero chance that you’re the only person who has your name. Sure, some monikers are more unique than others—celebrity parents are seeing to…
Gigi Hadid Makes Bradley Cooper Romance IG Official With PDA Pic
NBC sportscaster Mike Tirico left the network’s broadcast coverage of the Kentucky Derby 2025 after suffering a “significant” nut allergy reaction. An Instagram romance is born. Gigi Hadid has made her relationship with boyfriend Bradley Cooper social media official, more than a year after they started dating. The supermodel included a photo of the two…
Sir John Curtice: The map that shows Reform’s triumph was much more than a protest vote
There is no doubt that Reform performed well in Thursday’s local council elections. The party won most votes, most seats and overall control of most councils. True, the party’s share of the votes cast across all 23 councils where elections took place on Thursday was no more than 31%. So despite doing well, it secured…
Trump Quietly Halts Money to States for Preventing Disaster Damage
Trump Quietly Halts Money to States for Preventing Disaster Damage President Trump is the first president in at least three decades to deny governors’ requests for funding that’s meant to protect people and property By Thomas Frank & E&E News President Donald Trump is considering a major overhaul to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. CLIMATEWIRE…
Arizona governor pauses deportation for Guatemalan who gave birth days ago
‘Erika’, 24, gained public attention after lawyer said federal agents denied him access to her in a Tucson hospital A Guatemalan immigrant who crossed the US border eight months pregnant and gave birth in Arizona has avoided fast-track deportation after intervention by the state’s governor, her lawyer and a federal official said on Saturday. The…
World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says
As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows The US is enduring the largest measles outbreak in a quarter-century. Centered in west Texas, the measles outbreak has killed two unvaccinated children and one adult and spread to neighboring states including New Mexico and Oklahoma. “Measles…
This week proves Nigel Farage’s PM ambition is not a wild notion
In the first week of 2025, Nigel Farage told me his ultimate goal was to become prime minister. It stuck in my mind that he chose to add: “I’m not joking.” Nobody in the two traditional main parties finds his stunning success this week funny. “Farage is no longer someone we can just laugh off,”…
Kentucky Derby 2025: See Dannielynn Birkhead and More Celebs Arrive
The 2025 Kentucky Derby was attended by a slew of celebrities, including Dannielynn Birkhead, Alix Earle and Selma Blair. Get details and see photos from the event. These stars were off to the races—in style. The 2025 Kentucky Derby, held at the Churchill Downs racecourse in Louisville May 3, brought out celebs such as Alix…
If a Chatbot Tells You It Is Conscious, Should You Believe It?
Opinion If a Chatbot Tells You It Is Conscious, Should You Believe It? AI systems could show signs of consciousness. We need to develop better tests to show whether they are actually aware By Susan Schneider Early in 2025 dozens of ChatGPT 4.0 users reached out to me to ask if the model was conscious.…
Australia PM Albanese makes stunning comeback with landslide win
Labor’s Anthony Albanese has defied the so-called “incumbency curse” to be re-elected Australia’s prime minister in a landslide. Official vote counting won’t finish for days, but Albanese’s centre-left government will dramatically increase its majority after the conservative Liberal-National coalition suffered a thumping defeat nationwide. “Today, the Australian people have voted for Australian values: for fairness,…
This hockey town in Michigan has deep ties to Canada. Then came Trump’s tariffs
From the local sports team to local businesses, Saginaw is intimately intertwined with its northern neighbor There are few entities that embody the close, fraternal ties between the US and Canada quite like the Saginaw Spirit junior ice hockey team. In a place whose fortunes have been more down than up in recent decades, the…
Opinion: Curse other drivers? So do the pros — but they get fined
Scott Simon The governing body that oversees Formula One racing is worried about F1 drivers dropping F-bombs, and now the sport’s most prominent driver says he feels… inhibited. Max Verstappen, the 4-time world champion for the Red Bull Racing team, was given a penalty over his remarks at a press conference last fall, when he…
Could the Sun Unleash Dangerous Superflares?
The UniverseFridays Could the Sun Fry Earth with a Superflare? Stars like the sun might erupt with extreme explosions about once per century By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Artist’s concept of a space-weather outburst from the sun impacting Earth’s atmosphere. Stay connected to The Universe: Get email alerts for this weekly column by…
Katherine Heigl Shares One Condition for 27 Dresses Sequel
Katherine Heigl exclusively told E! News what it would take for her to return for a 27 Dresses sequel amid her new ventures, which includes her Bandlands Ranch dog nutrition brand. Katherine Heigl’s future may include a 28th bridesmaid dress. But amid rumblings that a sequel to 27 Dresses is in the works, the Grey’s…
King Charles to open Canada parliament as PM Carney reacts to Trump threats
Liberal PM will also meet with US president on Tuesday amid tensions over threatened annexation and tariffs King Charles has accepted an invitation to open Canada’s parliament on 27 May, in “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times”, the country’s prime minister, Mark Carney, said on Friday. In his first news conference…
My impression of Prince Harry during our exclusive interview
Dawn in a beautiful, expensively landscaped home in Santa Barbara, Californa, is a strange time and place to meet a British prince. However, the Duke of Sussex infamously stepped away from the usual business of being royal. It’s a decision he says he was forced to make. The home wasn’t his, but rather a convenient…
Solar Geoengineering Is Possible with Existing Aircraft, Study Finds
Solar Geoengineering Is Possible with Existing Aircraft, Study Finds Scientists previously thought that solar geoengineering—or releasing particles into the atmosphere to reflect solar rays—would require specialized high-altitude vehicles By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News CLIMATEWIRE | A futuristic geoengineering proposal might be easier to accomplish in the real world than scientists previously thought. The new…
Inside Dannielynn Birkhead’s Surprisingly Normal World
Seventeen years after Anna Nicole Smith’s death, her beloved daughter Dannielynn Birkhead—who just turned 18— is incredibly well adjusted, says dad Larry Birkhead: “She’s a good kid.” Perhaps it’s fitting that Dannielynn Birkhead loves rollercoasters when you consider the tedious climbs and sharp descents that marked her first year of life. There was the untimely passing of half-brother Daniel Smith, who overdosed…
Harry’s emotional avalanche hits the Royal Family
This BBC interview with Prince Harry will become one of those famous moments when television collides with the world of the royals. It was like an emotional avalanche. It began with some stones being kicked over with questions about security and then the interview turned into a spectacular release of what seemed to be a…
Venezuela rejects UN ruling to refrain from holding election in disputed region
Neighboring Guyana has also laid claim to the mineral rich Essequibo, and Venezuela plans to elect officials to govern it Venezuela’s government has said it “categorically” rejected a ruling from the U N’s top court ordering the South American country to refrain from holding elections for officials who supposedly would oversee a resource-rich region in…
Trot on Over to See the Best Kentucky Derby Looks of All Time
The 2025 Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs in Louisville May 3. But the event isn’t just horseplay. We’re tipping our hat to Travis Kelce, Jessica Simpson and more of the best looks. We’re not horsing around: It’s almost time for the 2025 Kentucky Derby. The event’s 151st outing will take place at…
US designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups
Rubio calls Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif ‘threat to US national security’ and says support for groups could lead to charges The United States has designated a powerful Haitian gang alliance, whose members have taken control of almost all the capital city as a “transnational terrorist group”. The criminal coalition known as Viv Ansanm (Live…
Reform UK makes big gains in English local elections
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has made big gains in English local elections, cementing it as a prime challenger to Britain’s traditional main parties. It has won over 660 of around 1,600 council seats contested on Thursday, which were last fought in 2021. Reform has seized control of eight authorities from the Conservatives after elections on…
Under Trump, National Science Foundation Cuts Off All Funding to Scientists
National Science Foundation Halts Funding Indefinitely National Science Foundation staff were told to freeze outgoing funding days after NSF leadership introduced a new policy that requires that grants be screened for “alignment with agency priorities” By Dan Garisto & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Staff members at the US National Science Foundation…
Justin Bieber’s Pastor Addresses Accusations His Church Is a “Cult”
Justin Bieber’s pastor Judah Smith addressed accusations that his church is actually a “cult” amid speculation about his close friendship with the Grammy-winning singer. Justin Bieber’s longtime pastor is defending his church’s purpose. Amid rumors about the nature of the “What Do You Mean” singer’s friendship with Judah Smith, who leads the nondenominational Christian church…
Medical journals hit with threatening letters from Justice Department
Rob Stein The letters began arriving at medical journals around the country over the last few weeks. “It has been brought to my attention that more and more journals and publications … are conceding that they are partisans in various scientific debates,” wrote Edward R. Martin Jr., the interim U.S. attorney for the District of…
Kelsey Grammar Shares His Sister Karen’s Final Moments Before Stabbing
Kelsey Grammar detailed his sister Karen Grammar’s final moments before her tragic death, nearly 50 years after the 18-year-old was raped and stabbed to death in Colorado. Content warning: This story contains graphic details. Kelsey Grammar is still processing his sister Karen Grammar’s gruesome death 50 years later. On July 8, 1975, the Frasier star,…
Ugandan activist asks HSBC to put ‘lives before profit’ as campaigners target bank’s AGM
Patience Nabukalu, who has experienced climate-related flooding, joins protestors from around the world to deliver a letter to CEO Georges Elhedery criticising the financing of oil, gas and coal projects At nine years old, Patience Nabukalu was devastated when her friend, Kevin, died in severe flooding that hit their Kampala suburb, Nateete, a former wetland.…
Trump again threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status, saying, ‘It’s what they deserve!’
Elissa Nadworny On Friday, President Trump again threatened to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status. “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. His comments marked the latest volley in a battle between the Trump administration and the wealthiest college in the…
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants ‘reconciliation’ with Royal Family
The Duke of Sussex says he wants “reconciliation” with the rest of the Royal Family, in an emotional interview, in which he said he was “devastated” about losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK. At present Prince Harry said he was cut off from his father King Charles, in a BBC News…
‘World’s largest’ electric ship measuring 130 metres launched by Tasmanian boatbuilder
Manufacturer Incat built Hull 096 to run between Buenos Aires and Uruguay, dubbing it the ‘most complex’ project it has ever undertaken An Australian boatbuilder has launched what it describes as the world’s largest battery-power ship, describing it as a “a giant leap forward in sustainable shipping” and the “most important” project it has ever…
Why Princess Charlotte Will Never Be Your Average Spare Heir
Princess Charlotte is turning 10 on May 2 and, unlike some of her second-born predecessors, Kate Middleton and Prince William’s daughter doesn’t have to worry about being given short shrift. Not all that long ago, Princess Charlotte wouldn’t have even been a spare heir. She would’ve been “just” a princess. But with the 2013 Succession to…
Trump officials ask supreme court to help strip legal status from Venezuelans
Justice department calls on court to hold judge’s order against ending temporary protected status for 300,000 The Trump administration asked the US supreme court on Thursday to intervene and assist in its attempt to strip temporary protected status (TPS) from more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants in the US, a move that would clear the way…
Jason Ritter Shares One Thing Melanie Lynskey Won’t Share With Him
Jason Ritter exclusively told E! News at the May 1 premiere of Peacock’s Poker Face season two that his wife Melanie Lynskey refuses to share TV show spoilers with him. Jason Ritter can’t seem to crack Melanie Lynskey‘s poker face. The Matlock actor revealed that his wife of five years refuses to share any details about…
Reform and Labour four votes apart as Runcorn goes to recount
The Runcorn and Helsby by-election is on a knife edge, with just four votes separating Reform UK and Labour, the BBC has been told. A full recount is taking place, after party officials said the first tally put Nigel Farage’s party ahead by a tiny margin. The by-election – Sir Keir Starmer’s first major electoral…
News spotlight: Study buoys hope for rare axolotls
Axolotls — the cute and charismatic creatures made famous by the video game “Minecraft” — are in a free fall. Pollution, modern farming and the introduction of invasive fish that prey on the critically endangered species have reduced their habitat to the channels of a single lake in Mexico. But a new study is offering…
Kristi Noem says Kilmar Ábrego García would be deported immediately if sent back to US
US homeland security secretary said Maryland man mistakenly deported to El Salvador ‘not under our control’ Kristi Noem, the US homeland security secretary, said that if Kilmar Ábrego García was sent back to the US, the Donald Trump administration “would immediately deport him again”. Noem repeated White House assertions about Ábrego García, a Salvadorian man…
RFK, Jr., Funds Universal Vaccines for Flu and COVID—Here’s What That Means
Universal Vaccines Have Eluded Scientists for Years. RFK, Jr., Is Betting This Approach Will Succeed Trump’s HHS and NIH are planning to invest $500 million in a killed-whole-virus approach to universal vaccines, including such vaccines for flu and COVID. Here’s why that’s challenging By Lauren J. Young edited by Dean Visser A worker wearing personal…
British woman, 115, becomes world’s oldest person
A woman from the UK has become the oldest person in the world, at the age of 115 and 253 days. Ethel Caterham, who lives at a care home in Lightwater, Surrey, reached the milestone following the death of Brazilian nun Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas, aged 116 on Wednesday. Ms Caterham was born on 21…
Savannah Guthrie Teases Hoda Kotb’s Return to Today
After Hoda Kotb bid farewell to Today in January following a nearly 17-year career at the morning show, Savannah Gutherie revealed that her former cohost will be back for a bit. Savannah Guthrie knows Hoda Kotb is cooking up something really special. Over three months after Hoda exited Today following nearly 17 years at the NBC…
Where Does Consciousness Come from? Two Neuroscience Theories Go Head-to-Head
Where Does Consciousness Come From? Two Neuroscience Theories Go Head-to-Head Two leading theories of consciousness went head-to-head—and the results may change how neuroscientists study one of the oldest questions about existence By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner Where in the brain does consciousness originate? Theories abound, but neuroscientists still haven’t coalesced around one explanation,…
Heal our planet: Protecting nature for climate
Editor’s note: “Heal our planet, protect our future”: six words driving a global movement to protect nature. Conservation International and our supporters are meeting the moment in an ambitious new campaign. In recognition of this campaign, Conservation News is spotlighting some of our stories and successes from around the world. . For years, Conservation International…
Powerful earthquake could raise Pacific north-west sea levels ‘dramatically’ – study
Likelihood of potentially devastating quake above 8.0 magnitude in next 50 years is 15%, study states A massive earthquake in the Pacific north-west could rapidly transform areas of the coast from northern California to Washington, causing swaths of land to quickly sink, “dramatically” raising sea level and increasing the flood risk to communities. That’s according…
Inside Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick’s Simple Friendship
Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick are very suspicious of each other’s motives in the movies. Off-screen, it’s not that complicated for the Another Simple Favor stars. Anna Kendrick has teased that Another Simple Favor “really ups the ante” on its predecessor when it comes to twists and turns. While audiences will be the judge of whether…
Ugandan opposition accuses president of using military courts to quash dissent
Politicians say Yoweri Museveni is prosecuting opponents on politically motivated charges before 2026 election Ugandan opposition politicians have accused the president, Yoweri Museveni, of attempting to quash dissent by prosecuting opponents on politically motivated charges in military courts in the run-up to presidential and legislative elections next year. The government is pushing to introduce a…
Seven takeaways from US-Ukraine resources deal
The US and Ukraine have signed a deal that will give Washington access to some of the war-torn country’s natural resources. Months in the making, it sets up an investment fund that Ukraine hopes will cement US assistance as the country struggles to repel Russia three years after the invasion. The BBC has seen a…
Trump’s Energy Secretary Baselessly Blames Spain’s Power Outage on Renewables
U.S. Energy Secretary Tries to Blame Renewables for Spain’s Power Outage In response to a power outage in Spain and Portugal, the U.S. Department of Energy’s secretary Chris Wright tried to blame the use of solar and wind energy, though the cause of the blackout is not yet clear By Benjamin Storrow & E&E News…
12 Little Birthday Luxuries for the Taurus in Your Life
Celebrate Taurus season with cozy, luxurious gifts that appeal to Taurans love of comfort, good food, and a little bit of glam. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. In honor of Taurus season, our team of shopping experts has rounded up a bunch…
Trump officials contacted El Salvador president about Kilmar Ábrego García, sources say
Administration in touch with Nayib Bukele over detention of wrongly deported man, according to two people The Trump administration has been in touch directly with the Salvadorian president Nayib Bukele in recent days about the detention of Kilmar Ábrego García, the man wrongly deported to a notorious prison in El Salvador, according to two people…
US and Ukraine sign long-awaited natural resources deal
The US has signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources, after months of tense negotiations. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine’s economic recovery from its war with Russia. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it showed both sides were…
First 100 Days: Congress Acquiesces to Trump But Pressure Tests Ahead
Susan Davis If Trump has adopted the Silicon Valley ethos of “move fast and break things” for his second term, then “move slow and get out of the way” could be the corresponding marching orders on Capitol Hill. President Trump has taken about executive actions in his first 100 days in office — a rapid…
South Africa to review claims past ANC governments impeded apartheid crimes investigations
Cyril Ramaphosa sets up inquiry as victims’ families allege interference from ‘highest levels of government’ South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, is setting up an inquiry into whether past ANC governments interfered with the investigation and prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, amid criticism from the families of victims. A group of 25 relatives and survivors of apartheid-era…
Could a Monster Earthquake Actually Sink Part of California?
Could a Monster Earthquake Actually Sink Parts of the Pacific Northwest? A new study is fueling speculation and fear about the risks of a major earthquake in the Cascadia subduction zone, including massive flooding in California By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner Stumps of Sitka spruce, drowned from subsidence during an earthquake at a…
Bill Belichick Defends Girlfriend Jordon Hudson After Tense Interview
Bill Belichick broke his silence after girlfriend Jordon Hudson—who is 49 years younger than him—interrupted his CBS interview and shut down a question about their relationship. Bill Belichick is putting on a defensive front after girlfriend Jordon Hudson‘s controversial CBS Sunday Morning appearance. ICYMI: Hudson—who is almost 50 years younger than the former New England Patriots…
King sends heartfelt message to fellow cancer patients
King Charles has sent a personal message to fellow cancer patients, speaking of the “daunting and at times frightening experience” for cancer sufferers and their loved ones. In a heartfelt message to guests at a Buckingham Palace reception for cancer charities, the King spoke about becoming a cancer “statistic” – referencing the more than 1,000…
Video shows felling of much-loved tree, jury told
Mobile phone footage which prosecutors claim shows the moment the “iconic” Sycamore Gap tree was felled has been shown to jurors. The tree had stood for more than 100 years in a dip on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland before it was felled in a “moronic mission” in the early hours of 28 September 2023, Newcastle…
Venezuelan detainees at Texas center spell out SOS with their bodies
Men at Bluebonnet fear deportation to El Salvador under wartime law despite maintaining they do not have gang ties Detainees at the Bluebonnet immigrant detention center in the small city of Anson, Texas, sent the outside world a message this week: SOS. With a Reuters drone flying nearby, 31 men formed the letters in the…
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight
By Michael Copley , Russell Newlove A judge in the United Kingdom has recommended the extradition of a private investigator to the United States whom the Justice Department accuses of leading a hacking operation that targeted American climate activists. The hacking was allegedly commissioned by a Washington, D.C., lobbying and consulting firm that worked for…
These Mean Girls Secrets Totally Are Fetch
On Wednesdays we wear pink and mark Mean Girls‘ anniversary. Because the limit does not exist for how much we love the 2004 comedy, we’re revealing all the secrets hiding in Gretchen Wieners’ hair. We don’t think Gretchen Wieners’ father, the inventor of Toaster Strudel, would be too pleased to hear that it’s been a full…
Trump celebrates ‘revolution of common sense’ after 100 days in office
US President Donald Trump has celebrated the 100th day of his second term in office with a campaign-style speech, touting his achievements and targeting political foes. Hailing what he called a “revolution of common sense”, he told a crowd of supporters in Michigan that he was using his presidency to deliver “profound change”. The Republican…
A man chopped down Los Angeles trees. The crime cut deep in the struggling neighborhood
Vanessa Romo For days, police say, Samuel Patrick Groft cruised through the streets of Los Angeles on his bicycle, single-handedly chopping down about a dozen city trees with an electric chainsaw in three different neighborhoods. Groft sometimes hacked away at large, decades-old trees in the middle of the night, others, he wielded his cordless power…
The white Afrikaners lining up to accept Trump’s offer of asylum
Thousands of South Africans are hoping to move to the US to escape crime – and what they say is discrimination against white people Kyle believed God was looking out for him when he survived a violent farm robbery in South Africa eight years ago with only a black eye and broken ribs. The robbers…
Trump congratulates Canada’s Carney as they agree to meet in ‘near future’
US President Donald Trump has called Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to congratulate him on his victory in the country’s general election and the two have agreed meet in the near future. The two countries were expected to enter talks about a new economic and security relationship after Monday’s vote. Trump’s trade tariffs and repeated…
News spotlight: Got climate anxiety? Write a letter to the future
If you’re feeling a bit of climate doom — and who isn’t these days — a recent column in The Washington Post could offer some relief. Research suggests that writing letters to the future “may be one of the most powerful ways to inspire support for climate action — and among the few to work…
Trump border pick accused of ‘cover-up’ over death of man beaten by US agents
Former top official calls for Rodney Scott to be blocked from CBP role over handling of investigation into Anastasio Hernández Rojas’s death Rodney Scott, Donald Trump’s nominee to lead Customs and Border Protection (CBP), has been accused by a former top official of orchestrating a “cover-up” over the death of a man detained while trying…
Here are the top 5 immigration changes from Trump’s first 100 days
By NPR Immigration Team President Trump came into office with an overwhelming mandate to overhaul immigration and border security. In 100 days, he has dramatically upended U.S. immigration policy through sweeping executive orders, lawsuits and an aggressive campaign of raids, detentions and deportations. The crackdown has catalyzed fear and confusion across migrant communities, sparked street…
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Blair says current net zero policies ‘doomed to fail’
Sir Tony Blair has called for a major rethink of net zero policies, arguing that limiting energy consumption and fossil fuel production is “doomed to fail”. In a new report, the former Labour prime minister says voters “feel they’re being asked to make financial sacrifices and changes in lifestyle when they know the impact on…
Ellen Pompeo and Chris Ivery’s Kids Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance
Ellen Pompeo and her husband Chris Ivery’s kids Stella Luna and Eli stepped out to support the Grey’s Anatomy alum at her Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony on April 29. See the rare family outing. Ellen Pompeo‘s kids are all grown up. The Grey’s Anatomy star was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk…
If HPV Infection Increases Heart Disease Risk, Can Vaccination Lower It?
HPV Infection May Increase the Risk of Heart Disease. Could Vaccination Lower It? A vaccine that blocks infection with the human papillomavirus has helped to lower cervical cancer rates. Researchers want to find out if the shot also prevents heart attacks By Liz Szabo edited by Tanya Lewis Human papilloma virus (HPV) illustration. Human papillomavirus…