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Israeli strikes kill 22, including 5 journalists, in a Gaza hospital
By Anas Baba , Aya Batrawy , Willem Marx Editor’s note: This story contains a graphic image. KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip — Israeli forces killed 22 people, including five journalists, in two consecutive strikes on Gaza’s largest functioning hospital, drawing global condemnation and prompting a rare admission of regret by the Israeli government. The death…
Drop Everything & Check out Rebecca Serle’s Once and Again Book Cover
Rebecca Serle’s latest novel Once and Again hits shelves March 10, 2026—and E! News can exclusively reveal the book’s cover and first chapter. Once and again, Rebecca Serle is bringing the magic to your TBR list. Nearly two years to the date after releasing Expiration Dates, the best-selling author is back with her last sweeping examination of life and love in Once and…
Hospitality hit by half of all UK job losses since Budget, industry leaders warn
Leaders in the hospitality industry have said that more than half of the UK’s job losses since the last budget have come from their sector. Job losses in restaurants, bars, pubs and hotels total around 89,000 since last October, according to UKHospitality analysis of Office for National Statistics data. The group said higher taxes announced…
The Way People Search the Internet Can Fuel Echo Chambers
How You Search the Internet Can Reinforce Your Beliefs—Without You Realizing It Users’ Internet search questions can strengthen echo chambers, even on factual topics, but there are simple ways to lessen the effect By Simon Makin edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! People’s views are becoming more and more polarized,…
Crochet, isolation and the prison chaplain: Erin Patterson’s life behind bars detailed in court
Victorian supreme court also hears that mushroom lunch murderer spends 22 hours a day in cell and has had no contact with other inmates Full report: Mushroom lunch survivor forgives Erin Patterson as defence agrees triple murderer deserves life sentence Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Erin Patterson has become…
These Bring It On Secrets Are the Poo, So Take a Big Whiff
Is it cold in here? Because with Bring It On marking its 25th anniversary, there must be some behind-the-scenes secrets from Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union’s cheerleading flick in the atmosphere. They’re sexy, they’re cute and 25 years later, Kirsten Dunst, Gabrielle Union and the rest of the Bring It On cast are still popular…
Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death
A posthumous memoir by Virginia Giuffre, who accused the Duke of York and the late disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexual assault, will be published in October. Ms Giuffre had finished working on the book, titled Nobody’s Girl, before she took her own life in Australia in April, at the age of 41. Publishing house…
Murray Watt advised by own department to declare protection order over part of Burrup peninsula
Exclusive: Environment department document states that part of site is a ‘significant Aboriginal area’ which is ‘under threat of injury or desecration’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The environment minister, Murray Watt, has been advised by his department to declare a protection order over part of the Burrup peninsula…
Maren Morris Says Fan “Grabbed My Ass” During Meet-and-Greet
Maren Morris claimed that a fan “grabbed my ass” during a meet-and-greet ahead of her Aug. 23 concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan: “Please don’t override someone’s personal space.” Maren Morris is setting boundaries with her fans. Following a recent performance of her Dreamsicle Tour in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the “My Church” singer alleged that a…
Kilmar Abrego Garcia expects to be detained by ICE again, attorney says
By Chandelis Duster , Scott Detrow The attorney for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongfully deported to a notorious El Salvadoran prison and later returned to the U.S., said he expects him to be detained by immigration officials again on Monday. Abrego Garcia, who was released from criminal custody in Tennessee on Friday while…
Inside Donetsk as residents flee attacks on Ukrainian region Putin wants to control
The Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine has long been in Moscow’s sights. Vladimir Putin reportedly says he’ll freeze the war in return for full control of it. Russia already controls 70% of Donetsk and nearly all of neighbouring Luhansk – and is making slow but steady advances. I’m heading to the front-line Donetsk town of…
Coalition’s climate tussles to get public airing as parliament debates Barnaby Joyce’s bill to dump net zero
Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Coalition’s internal struggle over climate change will be on full display on Monday as the House of Representatives prepares to debate Barnaby Joyce’s private bill to dump Australia’s net zero target. Over the weekend, the Queensland Liberal National party convention voted to abandon…
Bachelorette’s Jillian Harris Marries Justin Pasutto After 13 Years
The Bachelorette alum Jillian Harris tied the knot with Justin Pasutto in an intimate church ceremony followed by a flower-themed wedding surrounded by friends and family two days later. Jillian Harris and Justin Pasutto have officially tied the knot. The Bachelorette alum married the former snowboarder in a church ceremony on Aug. 21 followed by…
Kylie Jenner Honors Late Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero in Birthday Tribute
Kylie Jenner honored her late friend and hairstylist Jesus Guerrero with an emotional birthday tribute, six months after his sudden passing at the age of 34. Kylie Jenner will always carry on Jesus Guerrero’s legacy. Six months after her longtime friend and hairstylist died unexpectedly at the age of 34, the Kardashians star celebrated what…
Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom “while its calls for peace are not heard,” in a defiant address to the nation on its independence day. “We need a just peace, a peace where our future will be decided only by us,” he said, adding that Ukraine was “not a…
New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes
Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft New Zealand will spend nearly NZ$3bn ($1.7bn) upgrading its ageing defence fleet, including replacing its “embarrassing” planes that have left multiple prime ministers grounded during international travel, the government has announced. The defence minister, Judith Collins, said NZ$2bn would be spent buying…
Indonesia working on details of plan to treat 2,000 people from Gaza amid concerns about right to return
Security ministry and the ministries of health and foreign affairs have met to discuss how the controversial proposal to treat Palestinians would work Indonesia announced earlier this month that it would provide temporary medical assistance to 2,000 Palestinians from Gaza, with the uninhabited island of Galang identified as one possible site. Located just south of…
Checking In With Jillian Michaels and the Cast of The Biggest Loser
As The Biggest Loser trainers Jillian Michaels and Bob Harper each publicly weigh in on their complicated relationship, we’re doing a check-in with all 18 winners from the competition series. No surprise that Jillian Michaels is keeping it quite real when it comes to her feelings about the Netflix documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of…
National flags have started lining some English streets. They may say something more
Driving through the south west of Birmingham, it’s hard not to notice something about the lampposts. For more than a mile, almost every one has a St George’s or union jack flag attached – thousands of them. In one district, Weoley Castle, the BBC found two men carrying a ladder and shopping bags. A DIY…
Government plans to overhaul asylum appeals system
The government is planning an overhaul of the asylum appeals system, as it tries to cut the number of migrants staying in hotels while they await a ruling. A new, independent body will be established, staffed by independent adjudicators, with the aim of hearing cases more quickly. The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, said she was…
Menendez Brothers’ Lawyer Claims Parole Hearings Were “Rigged”
After Erik Menendez and Lyle Menedez were denied parole after over 30 years in prison, their lawyer Mark Geragos claimed the decisions made by the California Board of Parole Hearings were “rigged.” The Menendez brothers’ lawyer Mark Geragos is speaking out. Days after Erik Menendez and Lyle Menedez were both denied parole in separate hearings…
Thailand former PM cleared of royal insult charge but Shinawatra dynasty’s fate still hangs in balance
Lese-majesty case against Thaksin Shinawatra is dismissed, but his daughter Paetongtarn will hear next week if she will be removed as prime minster A criminal court in Thailand has dismissed a case accusing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra of defaming the monarchy, the first of three court cases that could decide the fate of one…
Evacuations ordered as wildfire blazes California’s famed Napa County
By Alana Wise Evacuation orders are in effect as wildfires blaze across the West, including in California’s scenic Napa County. The Pickett Fire, which has burned nearly 4,690 acres, first sparked Thursday afternoon and continued to rage Saturday with only 7% of the wildfire contained. #PickettFire UPDATE: @CAL_FIRE Intel Aircraft mapped the fire at 4,690…
Norman Reedus & Helena Christensen’s Son Mingus Arrested for Assault
Mingus Reedus, the 25-year-old son of superstars Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen, was arrested on Aug. 23 after allegedly assaulting a woman in New York City, according to the NYPD. Mingus Reedus is in trouble with the law. The son of superstars Norman Reedus and Helena Christensen was arrested in New York City on Aug.…
Farage vows mass deportations to tackle small boats
Reform UK is pledging mass deportations of asylum seekers who arrive in the UK in small boats. The party’s leader – Nigel Farage – has told The Times that there is a “massive crisis” in the UK, which threatens national security and could lead to public disorder. Under the plans, people could be arrested on…
Climate Links to Dengue Will Allow Better Outbreak Predictions
Heat and Rain Can Help Predict When Dengue Will Surge A new analysis uncovers seasonal patterns of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, across the Americas, which could help scientists anticipate future outbreaks By Mariana Lenharo & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Major dengue outbreaks in the Americas tend to occur about five months…
Brazil police file court documents accusing Bolsonaro of planning to flee to Argentina to seek asylum
Brazil’s former president is accused of allegedly plotting a military coup, but he denies the charges Brazilian police have claimed in court documents that they have found a document on the mobile phone of former president Jair Bolsonaro suggesting he had planned to flee to Argentina ahead of his judgment for allegedly plotting a military…
Asylum seeker hotel protests take place in UK
Protests over the use of hotels for housing asylum seekers have been held across the UK. Demonstrators gathered in parts of England including Bristol, Liverpool and London, as well as in Mold in Wales and Perth in Scotland. There have been no reports of serious trouble though police have had to step in to keep…
Emily in Paris Assistant Director Dies at 47 After Collapsing on Set
Emily in Paris assistant director Diego Borella died at 47 on Aug. 22 after collapsing on set while filming the final episode of the Netflix show’s fifth season, Paramount Television Studios confirmed. Hollywood is mourning the loss of a talented director. Diego Borella, an assistant director of Emily in Paris, died on Aug. 22 while…
Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm
By Michael Copley The Trump administration has ordered companies to stop construction of a wind farm that’s being built off the coast of Rhode Island. The acting director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Matthew Giacona, wrote in a letter to one of the developers, a Danish firm called Ørsted, that the government was…
The Brain’s Map of the Body Is Surprisingly Stable—Even after a Limb Is Lost
The Brain’s Map of the Body Is Surprisingly Stable—Even after a Limb Is Lost The brain’s body map doesn’t reorganize itself after limb amputation, a study found, challenging a textbook idea in neuroscience By Katie Kavanagh & Nature magazine The brain’s map of the body in the primary somatosensory cortex remains unchanged after amputation. A…
Ghislaine Maxwell claims in DOJ interview that Epstein list doesn’t exist
Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, told US officials that a highly discussed “client list” does not exist, according to a released transcript of her interview. In a July interview with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, Maxwell said she was “not aware of any blackmail” and did not witness any inappropriate…
Menendez Brothers Case: Lyle Menendez Denied Parole
After the California Board of Parole Hearings denied Erik Menendez’s bid for parole on Aug. 21, his brother Lyle Menendez was also denied one day later. The Menendez brothers are staying behind bars. One day after Erik Menendez was denied parole in an Aug. 21 hearing, his older brother Lyle Menendez now shares the same…
Thousands face deportation to danger as Trump targets temporary protections
People with temporary protected status face possible deportation even though their home countries – including Afghanistan and Haiti – remain unsafe Many thousands of immigrants living in the US who came from certain countries regarded as risky or dangerous are at the mercy of US judges and the Trump administration’s agenda to slash their work…
Does Culture Change Visual Perception? Debunking the Carpentered-World Hypothesis
By Nora Bradford edited by Allison Parshall & Sarah Lewin Frasier The Müller-Lyer illusion. If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you are helping to ensure the future of impactful stories about the discoveries and ideas shaping our world today. The idea that this simple illusion…
Canada to drop counter-tariffs on some US goods one day after call with Trump
Mark Carney says change will go into effect on 1 September but tariffs on steel, aluminum and autos will remain Canada will drop its counter-tariffs on some American goods in the coming days, Mark Carney has said, as the country’s prime minister looks to end a protracted trade war with longtime ally the United States.…
Famine in Gaza City is ‘failure of humanity’, UN chief says
The United Nations chief has described the famine confirmed in Gaza City and its surrounding areas as a “failure of humanity”. Antonio Gutteres said the situation was a “man-made disaster” after a UN-backed body, which identifies hunger levels around the world, raised its food insecurity status in parts of the territory to Phase 5 –…
Sophie Turner Shares the Dating Habit She’s “Not Proud Of”
Sophie Turner sheepishly admitted that she’s “not proud of” her tendency to ghost people after a date: “I do like to do that quite a lot.” Ghost is not just the name of a direwolf in Game of Thrones. After all, Sophie Turner confessed to being a “big ghoster” when it comes to dating IRL.…
Home Office seeks to appeal against court ruling on Epping asylum hotel
The government is seeking the right to appeal against a High Court ruling which blocks asylum seekers being housed in an Essex hotel. Earlier this week, Epping Forest District Council was granted a temporary injunction to stop people being placed at the Bell Hotel in Epping. The court refused a last-minute effort from Home Secretary…
Eswatini government faces court challenge over men deported by US
Group of NGOs claim deal was unconstitutional and violated the imprisoned men’s human rights A group of NGOs is challenging Eswatini’s acceptance of five people deported by the US, arguing the deal was unconstitutional and violated the imprisoned men’s human rights. The men from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Yemen and Cuba, who the US said were…
Millie Bobby Brown, Jake Bongiovi May Have Revealed Baby’s Initials
Stranger Things’ Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi stepped out with a telling accessory after announcing the arrival of their adopted baby girl. Millie Bobby Brown may have just shared more about her new baby girl. After the Stranger Things actress and her husband Jake Bongiovi announced that they had recently adopted a daughter, she may…
Inside Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber’s First Year With Baby Jack
Hailey Bieber and Justin Bieber have been dealing with split rumors for almost the entirety of their nearly seven-year marriage. And welcoming son Jack Blues Bieber to the mix on Aug. 22, 2024, did little to quell such speculation. “Being postpartum is the most sensitive time I’ve ever gone through in my life, and learning…
US court allows Trump officials to end protected status for 60,000 migrants
Administration officials given legal right to move towards deportation of people from Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and halted for now a lower court’s order that had kept in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal. This means that the Republican…
The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust
Listen to Frank read this article Glinting in the autumn sun on a parade ground in Beijing, the People’s Liberation Army missiles moved slowly past the crowd on a fleet of giant camouflaged lorries. Needle-sharp in profile, measuring 11 metres long and weighing 15 tonnes, each bore the letters and numerals: “DF-17”. China had just…
Menendez Brothers Case: Erik Menendez Denied Parole
Three months after Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez were resentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murders of their parents, the parole board denied Erik’s release to parole supervision. One of the Menendez brothers’ fate has been decided. After Los Angeles County Judge Michael Jesic ruled that Erik Menendez and Lyle Menendez…
Carbon Dioxide Isn’t What You Think It Is
Carbon Dioxide Defines Our Terrifying, Exhilarating World—and Always Has In his latest book, science journalist Peter Brannen argues that CO2 is the most important—and most misunderstood—molecule on Earth By Lee Billings When we talk about carbon dioxide, the narrative is almost always that of a modern-day morality play. We hear about gigatons of CO2 emitted,…
Bolsonaro given 48 hours to explain alleged plans to flee to Argentina
Brazilian supreme court judge sets ultimatum after police claim far-right populist sought to flee to avoid punishment over failed coup A supreme court judge has given Brazil’s ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, 48 hours to explain police claims he was planning to flee to Argentina to avoid punishment for allegedly masterminding a failed coup after losing the…
Israel will begin talks to free all hostages, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has instructed negotiations to begin for the release of all remaining hostages and an end to the war in Gaza on terms “acceptable to Israel”. Netanyahu told Israeli troops on Thursday night that his cabinet had also approved plans for a massive assault on Gaza City in…
Supreme Court allows NIH to stop making nearly $800M in research grants for now
By Nina Totenberg , Anuli Ononye The Supreme Court on Thursday overturned by a 5-4 decision a lower court order, deciding at least temporarily, that the National Institute of Health does not need to continue paying out approximately $783 million in research grants to projects that the institute has since-stopped funding. But the court, in…
Brent Hinds, Mastodon Guitarist, Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Brent Hinds, the former guitarist for the heavy metal band Mastodon, died after a motorcycle crash in Atlanta on Aug. 20, the band confirmed. He was 51. The music world is mourning one of their own. Brent Hinds, best known as a founding member and the former guitarist for the heavy metal band Mastodon, died…
Pressure grows on Tanzania to free victim of domestic violence who has been on death row for 13 years
Lemi Limbu, who was convicted of murdering her daughter, has severe intellectual disabilities and ‘absolutely should not be in prison’, say campaigners Pressure is mounting on the Tanzanian government to release a woman with severe intellectual disabilities who has been in prison awaiting execution for 13 years. Lemi Limbu, who is now in her early…
Uganda reaches agreement with US to take in some failed asylum seekers
African country’s foreign ministry says the two states are working on the details of a deal over deportees Uganda has reached an agreement with the US to take in deportees from third countries who may not get asylum but are “reluctant” to go back to their own countries, according to Uganda’s foreign ministry. The country…
Record 111,000 UK asylum applications in past year, figures show
A record 111,000 asylum applications were made to the UK during the year to June, but the government is processing cases faster, new Home Office figures show. This is an increase of 14% from the previous year, and it is higher than the peak of 103,000 in 2002. But officials are processing more cases than…
Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans Reveals How Much She’s Made From OnlyFans
Jenelle Evans shared insight into the eye-popping revenue from her OnlyFans account, which she began in May 2022, vowing she’d consider any request, even feet pics, “as long as I have a pedicure.” Jenelle Evans has been spicing up her portfolio. Three years after the Teen Mom alum joined OnlyFans, she revealed the seven-figure profit…
Major Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills 1, injures 15
By The Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine — Russia launched one of its biggest aerial attacks of the year on Ukraine, firing 574 drones and 40 ballistic and cruise missiles overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force said Thursday, while a recent diplomatic push to stop the three-year war is trying to gain momentum. The attack mostly targeted…
Can these fishermen save a 3,000-year tradition?
On a sunny morning in January, along the northern coast of Peru, wastewater rushed from a treatment plant into nearby wetlands. These wetlands hold totora— a type of reed grass — that local fishermen have used for more than 3,000 years to build fishing boats. More than 45 totora ponds were destroyed. A foul odor…
1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton Debuts New Teeth Amid Weight Loss
1000-Lb. Sisters star Tammy Slaton unveiled the progress she’s made in filling the gap in her smile by getting new false teeth put in with a bridge, saying, “I’m still getting more done with it.” Tammy Slaton is giving her smile an upgrade. The 1000-Lb. Sisters star unveiled the progress she’s made so far on…
Badenoch encourages Tory councils to challenge asylum hotels
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch is encouraging Tory-controlled councils to consider launching legal challenges against the use of hotels to house asylum seekers in their areas. Badenoch said Epping Forest District Council had achieved “a victory for local people”, after a High Court ruling blocked a hotel from housing asylum seekers. In a letter to Conservative…
South African minister investigated for historical racial slurs on social media
South Africa’s sport, arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, is under investigation by the country’s human rights commission for historical social media posts containing a highly offensive racial slur, reigniting a debate about racism, identity and the lingering effects of colonialism and apartheid. McKenzie, an anti-immigrant populist from the Coloured community with a history of…
Four Remarkable Stories from the History of Math Behind Bars
Math Breakthroughs from Behind Bars People in prisons and jails have contributed to some of the greatest ideas in mathematics By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas In 2014 Mura Yakerson, a college student at the time, decided to practice driving in a quiet area in the countryside near Saint Petersburg, Russia. Then something went…
Massacres in eastern Congo cast doubt on U.S. mediated peace deal
By Emmet Livingstone KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Rwandan backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo killed 141 villagers in July, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday, despite hopes that President Trump-backed peace talks would end long-running violence in the troubled region. The rights organization found that the rebels committed massacres in at…
Uganda denies reports that it has struck deal with Trump to take in US deportees
Ugandan official said the east African country does not have the capability to take in undocumented immigrants Uganda said it has not reached any agreement with the US to take in undocumented immigrants, contradicting reports that the east African country had struck a deal with the Trump administration to do so. Henry Oryem Okello, Uganda’s…
Tiny Probes Can Surf Sunlight to Explore Earth’s Mesosphere and Mars
These Tiny Disks Will Sail on Sunlight into Earth’s Mysterious ‘Ignorosphere’ With no fuel or engines, tiny explorers will surf sun-warmed air alone to explore high in the skies of Earth and Mars By Payal Dhar edited by Lee Billings This artist’s impression shows multiple small devices soaring on sunlight at the edges of Earth’s…
Ex-priest found guilty of 17 indecent assaults
A former priest accused of abusing members of a church group he led has been found guilty of 17 counts of indecent assault against nine women. Chris Brain, 68, was head of the Nine O’Clock Service (NOS), an influential evangelical movement based in Sheffield in the 1980s and 90s Brain, of Wilmslow, in Cheshire, was…
Todd and Julie Chrisley Break Silence on Nic Kerdiles’ Death
Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley spoke out for the first time following the death of their daughter Savannah Chrisley’s ex-fiancé Nic Kerdiles in 2023 following a motorcycle accident. Todd Chrisley and Julie Chrisley’s family will never be the same. Almost two years after the death of their daughter Savannah Chrisley’s ex-fiancé Nic Kerdiles, the Chrisley Knows…
Air fares and food prices push up inflation in July
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to July, driven mainly by a jump in the price of air fares and food. That means inflation is at its highest level since January 2024 and still far above the Bank of England’s target of 2%. The cost of eating out, as well as…
Trump’s return to ‘law and order’ highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy
Elena Moore When President Trump launched an effort to address crime in Washington, D.C., he argued that the source of the city’s problems was clear. “This dire public safety crisis stems directly from the abject failures of the city’s local leadership,” Trump said from the White House last week. “The Democrats are weak on crime.…
U.S. Cuts Antarctica’s Only Research Icebreaker Ship under Trump Budget Squeeze
U.S. Cuts Antarctica’s Only Research Icebreaker Ship under Trump Budget Squeeze The National Science Foundation will stop operating the Nathaniel B. Palmer icebreaker and slash polar science funding by 70 percent, devastating Antarctic research By Douglas Fox edited by Mark Fischetti Bow shot of National Science Foundation research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer during sea ice…
Conservative leader wins Canada byelection, regaining parliament seat
Pierre Poilievre returns to House of Commons after shock April loss and narrower margin in Tory stronghold Canada’s Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, has won a closely watched byelection in the province of Alberta, giving him a chance to return to parliament after suffering a shock defeat in April’s federal election. Poilievre finished with 80.4% of…
Brazil issues last-ditch plea for countries to submit climate plans ahead of Cop30
Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans Brazil has issued an urgent call for all countries to come forward with strengthened national plans on the climate, in a last-ditch attempt to meet a key September deadline. Only 28 countries have so far…
Councils consider legal action over asylum hotels
Councils across England are poised to take legal action to remove asylum seekers from hotels in their areas. It follows the High Court granting a district council a temporary injunction blocking asylum seekers from lodging at The Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex. All 10 councils controlled by Reform UK will “do everything in their power…
Why Hurricanes like Erin Trigger Rip Currents Hundreds of Miles Away
Why Hurricanes like Erin Trigger Rip Currents Hundreds of Miles Away From Miami to Maine, the East Coast is under moderate or high rip current risk advisories because of Hurricane Erin By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson On August 19 Hurricane Erin is crawling past the Bahamas as a strong Category 2 storm and…
A growing number of 20-somethings are getting what’s known as ‘baby Botox’
By Sarah Boden A growing number of 20-somethings are trying to stop wrinkles from forming on their face with a preventative treatment known as “baby Botox,” which freezes facial muscles to limit movement. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: A growing number of 20-somethings are getting a treatment known as baby Botox. It is designed to prevent…
The Still Bizarre Case of Amanda Knox’s Wrongful Murder Conviction
Amanda Knox, who spent four years in an Italian prison before eventually being cleared of the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher, is still unpacking her own story. Italian authorities thought they knew who killed Meredith Kercher in November 2007. So they arrested Amanda Knox, a 20-year-old American college student who had been sharing a flat…
Diphtheria cases spiralling in Somalia, health officials warn
MSF says low vaccination coverage and poor living conditions driving spread of deadly bacterial disease Diphtheria cases are rapidly increasing across Somalia, officials and humanitarians warn, with children accounting for more than 97% of the cases. Diphtheria, a highly contagious and deadly bacterial disease that mainly affects children, is preventable by a vaccine. While Somalia…
Practical and political pain for Home Office after hotel ruling
The High Court judgment granting a temporary court injunction to prevent asylum seekers from being housed at a hotel in Epping will be a political and practical headache for the government. Practically, the Home Office has less than a month to find alternative accommodation for the asylum seekers housed at Epping’s Bell Hotel. The hope…
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Moon of Uranus
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Discovers New Moon of Uranus Using the powerful James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have spotted a moon nestled near Uranus’s rings that’s so small you could walk around it By Andrea Tamayo edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier An image of Uranus taken by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope’s NIRCam (Near-Infrared…
Bryan Kohberger Murders: Victims’ Families Sue Over Crime Scene Photos
The families of Madison Mogen and Ethan Chapin—two of the four college students murdered by Bryan Kohberger in 2022—are suing the city of Moscow, Idaho, over the release of crime scene photos. The families of Bryan Kohberger‘s murder victims are taking legal action. One week after the Moscow Police Department released nearly 200 pictures from…
WWE Star Naomi Pregnant, Expecting First Baby With Husband Jimmy Uso
WWE star Naomi confirmed during Monday Night Raw Aug. 18 that she and fellow wrestler Jimmy Uso are expecting their first baby together after over 10 years of marriage. There is a new WWE star in the making. Quite literally, as World Wrestling Entertainment’s Naomi (real name Trinity Fatu) and husband and fellow wrestling star…
Air Canada says flights will resume Tuesday night after flight attendants strike ends
By The Associated Press TORONTO — Air Canada said Tuesday it will gradually restart operations after reaching an agreement with the union for 10,000 flight attendants to end a strike that disrupted the travel plans of hundreds of thousands of travelers. The union first announced the agreement early Tuesday after Air Canada and the union…
180 Years of Standing Up for Science
180 Years of Standing Up for Science Our anniversary celebration begins with an outstanding collection of stories about times that science itself has made a full about-face By David M. Ewalt We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. Join Our Community of Science Lovers!…
Air Canada flight attendants reach ‘tentative’ deal with airline to end strike
Strike over wages and ground work has cancelled travel for 500,000 people worldwide Air Canada flight attendants say they have reached a “tentative” deal with the airline to end a strike over wages and ground work that has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide. Roughly 10,000 flight attendants walked off the job after…
Asylum seekers to be removed from Epping hotel after council wins High Court injunction
Asylum seekers are due to be removed from an Essex hotel after a council was granted a temporary High Court injunction blocking them from being housed there. The injunction was sought by Epping Forest District Council to stop migrants being placed at The Bell Hotel in Epping, which is owned by Somani Hotels Limited. Thousands…
Weather tracker: southern Arabian peninsula braced for storms
Elongated area of low pressure likely to bring higher-than-usual levels of rainfall to normally arid region Unusual levels of rainfall are due to hit the southern Arabian peninsula this week, as a tropical wave – an elongated area of low pressure – progresses across the region, triggering a marked increase in convective activity across western…
These 40-Year-Old Virgin Secrets Are Much Perkier Than Bags of Sand
The 40-Year-Old Virgin, directed by Judd Apatow and starring Steve Carell as a socially insecure super-nice guy, came out 20 years ago and seeded a whole raunchy cinematic universe. Judd Apatow‘s first time didn’t happen until he was 37. That is, the prolific producer—who now has a whole film-and-TV universe to his name—didn’t direct a…
More Teens Are Getting Vaccines
More Teens Are Getting Vaccines Bucking national trends in childhood vaccination rates, more teens are getting recommended shots, including for measles and whooping cough By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Josh Fischman A healthcare worker fills a syringe with the MMR vaccine at a vaccine clinic put on by the Lubbock Public Health Department on March…
Hamas source says group agrees to latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas has agreed to the latest proposal from regional mediators for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Israel, a source in the Palestinian armed group has told the BBC. The proposal from Egypt and Qatar is said to be based on a framework put forward by US envoy Steve Witkoff in June. It…
How Are AI Chatbots Affecting Teen Development?
The Science of ParentingMondays How Are AI Chatbots Affecting Teen Development? More and more kids are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for social interaction. We are scrambling to understand the pros and cons of their use By Jacqueline Nesi edited by Megha Satyanarayana Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for The Science of Parenting…
Trump wants to stop states from voting by mail and using voting machines
Ashley Lopez President Trump announced Monday on his social media site, Truth Social, that he plans to “lead a movement” to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines in the country ahead of next year’s midterm elections. Part of his plan includes signing an executive order that bars states from using mail ballots and…
Flight attendant union leaders ‘ready to go to jail’ as Air Canada strike outlawed
Arbitrator orders 10,000 striking staff back to work after government intervenes – unconstitutionally, union says Union leaders representing 10,000 striking flight attendants have said they would be willing to go to jail rather than comply with an order to return to work, as Canada’s federal government seeks to end a bitter contract dispute that has…
How Sasha Pieterse Navigated 70-Pound Weight Gain, Epilepsy Diagnosis
Pretty Little Liars alum Sasha Pieterse detailed her decade-long journey to receiving a PCOS diagnosis while simultaneously suffering from epilepsy and playing the “it girl” on the ABC hit series. When it comes to her health journey, Sasha Pieterse isn’t keeping any secrets. Because while the Pretty Little Liars alum spent her teenage years…
Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time
The optics could not have been more different this time. Unlike the shockingly ill-tempered previous meeting in February, US President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky seemed determined not to look confrontational – despite their remaining differences. Zelensky wore a collared suit (although not of the classical variety), and Trump complimented his attire. The…
Can a Generative AI Agent Accurately Mimic My Personality?
I Gave My Personality to an AI agent. Here’s What Happened Next A large language model interviewed me about my life and gave the information to an AI agent built to portray my personality. Could it convince me it was me? By Webb Wright edited by Mark Fischetti On a gray Sunday morning in March,…
Zambian president’s feud with late rival continues over funeral plans
Family of Edgar Lungu trying to prevent repatriation of his body for state funeral presided over by his successor A furious row is raging over whether the Zambian president, Hakainde Hichilema, will preside over the funeral of his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, as the former president’s family wage a legal battle in South Africa to try…
Key takeaways so far from Ukraine talks in Washington
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to the White House on Monday to meet US President Donald Trump for fresh talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Several European leaders also upended their plans to attend the meeting, days after Trump met Russia’s President Putin in Alaska for a summit that failed to yield a…
Newsmax pays $67 million to settle defamation case linked to 2020 election coverage
By Maddy Lauria Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle one of the last outstanding defamation lawsuits against a news organization for airing false claims that the 2020 election was rigged. Newsmax announced the settlement in an Aug. 15 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the document, the network paid $27…
Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin & More to Perform at MTV VMAs 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin and Alex Warren are officially among the list of performers hitting the stage at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7. Find out who else has joined the lineup. The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards are staying in our good graces. Because stars like Sabrina Carpenter, Ricky Martin, Alex…
‘No-one was expecting this’: European leaders rush to US to help Ukraine avoid ‘capitulation’
European leaders may have rushed to Washington ostensibly to throw a protective arm around President Zelensky and head off any repeat of February’s Oval Office bust-up. But their real aim is to stop US President Donald Trump threatening long-term European security after his abrupt change of course over how best to end the war in…
Can Cosmic Rays Help Alien Life Thrive?
Can Cosmic Rays Help Alien Life Thrive? Beneath the surfaces of distant planets, microbes might subsist on harsh radiation rather than starlight, a new study suggests By Emma R. Hasson edited by Lee Billings Cosmic radiation could be a boon for subsurface life on worlds such as Europa (left), Mars (center) and Enceladus (right), according…