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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…
Conservative leader runs for safe seat in parliament after Canada election defeat
Pierre Poilievre has chance of winning House of Commons seat after losing riding he had held for more than 20 years Canada’s federal conservative leader will have a second chance of winning a seat in parliament when residents of a rural Alberta district cast their ballots in a closely watched byelection on Monday. Pierre Poilievre’s…
Whirlwind day of White House talks could reshape Ukraine’s future
It is quite possible that Monday’s meeting in the White House could prove even more crucial to the future of Ukraine – and for all of Europe’s security – than last Friday’s US-Russia summit in Alaska. On the surface, that Putin-Trump reunion seemed to live down to every expectation. There was no ceasefire, no sanctions,…
Nick Viall’s Wife Natalie Joy Shares Update After 3rd Miscarriage
Nick Viall’s wife Natalie Joy shared an update on her recovery, three days after she and the Bachelorette alum experienced their third miscarriage in the past year. Natalie Joy is opening up about her recent miscarriage. Days after Nick Viall shared that his wife suffered a miscarriage nearly five months after her second pregnancy loss,…
New Zealand woman and six-year-old son released from US detention
Sarah Shaw was detained by Ice owing to a problem with her ‘combo card’ visa as she tried to re-enter the US from Canada New Zealand woman and son detained by Ice enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son, who were held for more than three weeks at a US immigration…
Rogue Worlds May Not Be So Lonely After All, NASA’s Europa Mission Advances, and RFK, Jr., Pulls mRNA Vaccine Funds
Rogue Worlds May Not Be So Lonely After All, Europa Clipper Completes Key Test, and RFK, Jr., Pulls $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Funding From planets roaming space to major shifts in health funding, catch up with this week’s news roundup. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura & Jeffery DelViscio Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday,…
What’s behind the Trump administration’s immigration memes?
By Jude Joffe-Block , Shannon Bond Last month, the White House X account posted an illustration of President Trump looking determined, framed by eagles, fireworks, the American flag and a cloud of cash. “Six months in. All gas. No brakes. The winning will continue. The deportations will continue. The memes will continue,” the post read.…
Bolivia presidential election: preliminary results put two rightwing candidates in run-off vote
First-round result marks the end of nearly 20 years of dominance by the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo as economic crisis grips the country Bolivia’s presidential election will go to a run-off for the first time, with two rightwing candidates competing for the presidency – marking the end of nearly 20 years of dominance by the…
‘No going into Nato by Ukraine,’ says Trump as Zelensky prepares for White House talks
Donald Trump has said the Ukrainian president can end Russia’s war “if he wants to”, but there would be “no going into Nato by Ukraine” as part of a peace deal. Hours before he was due to host Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House, Trump also said there would be “no getting back” of the…
Barbara Palvin Shares Endometriosis Diagnosis After Undergoing Surgery
Barbara Palvin shared that she’s been diagnosed with endometriosis and is recovering from surgery after “dealing with the difficulties that can come with my periods” for the past few years. Barbara Palvin is opening up about her private health battle. Indeed, the Hungarian model—who married Dylan Sprouse in 2023—shared that she received surgery three months…
National Guard says members patrolling D.C. ‘may be armed’
By Joe Hernandez , Luke Garrett , Brian Mann D.C. National Guard members patrolling Washington as part of the Trump administration’s plan to ramp up policing may soon be carrying weapons, a Guard spokesperson said Sunday. The Army had said last week that Guard members would not be carrying weapons and would not be making…
‘Pray for rain’: wildfires in Canada are now burning where they never used to
Canada’s response to the extreme weather threat is being upended as the traditional epicentre of the blazes shifts as the climate warms Road closures, evacuations, travel chaos and stern warnings from officials have become fixtures of Canada’s wildfire season. But as the country goes through its second-worst burn on record, the blazes come with a…
Novelist Sally Rooney says she will support Palestine Action despite ban
Author Sally Rooney says she will continue to support Palestine Action, despite the group being proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. The award-winning Irish novelist said she intends to use the earnings of her work and her public platform to “go on supporting Palestine Action and direct action against genocide”. Writing in the…
One neurosurgeon, 8 million patients
By Sophia Li Morie Abibu, a 56-year-old father of three, lies on a hospital bed in the humid Sierra Leonean heat. He is paralyzed from the neck down. After months of immobility, his soft muscles sag and pool on the bed, barely hanging onto bone. A mass is growing at the base of his skull,…
Air Canada flight attendants to defy back-to-work order and remain on strike
Union to challenge order issued less than 12 hours after start of action that has left more than 100,000 travellers stranded Air Canada’s flight attendants plan to remain on strike, their union has said, defying government efforts to force them back to work and into binding arbitration over a dispute that has left more than…
Palestinians flee IDF attacks on Gaza City as Israelis protest against occupation plan
Thousands of residents have fled Gaza City’s southern Zeitoun neighbourhood, where days of continuous Israeli bombardment have created a “catastrophic” situation, the city’s Hamas-run municipality has told the BBC. At least 40 people were killed by Israeli attacks across the territory on Saturday, Gaza’s civil defence agency said. The Israeli military said it would begin…
A Guide to Robert De Niro’s Big Family: His 7 Kids, Exes & More
Robert De Niro is a father of seven kids, ranging in age from 57 to 2 years old, from several relationships. Here’s a guide to how the actor ended up with such a big family. Sure, last year Robert De Niro received his ninth Oscar nomination. This year, however, he met The Wiggles. And, as you…
Three Republican-led states to send hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — Three Republican-led states said Saturday that they were deploying hundreds of National Guard members to the nation’s capital to bolster the Trump administration’s effort to overhaul policing in Washington through a federal crackdown on crime and homelessness. West Virginia said it was deploying 300 to 400 Guard troops, while…
Bolivians go to polls in election that could end 20 years of socialism
Rightwing candidates lead polling ahead of fragmented left amid country’s worst economic crisis in four decades Bolivians are going to the polls in an election that could mark a shift to the right – and the end of nearly 20 years of rule by the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas). The party, which came to…
Hundreds march to White House to protest Trump’s D.C. crackdown
By Brian Mann , Chandelis Duster WASHINGTON — Hundreds gathered peacefully in the nation’s capital on Saturday afternoon to protest President Trump’s attempted takeover of the city’s police department and deployment of National Guard units alongside federal agents. Starting with a rally in the northwest neighborhood of DuPont Circle, protesters chanted, “Shame” and “Trump must…
Cheryl Burke Slams Plastic Surgery Speculation—Again
Cheryl Burke denied online rumors that she used plastic surgery to change her appearance—and the Dancing With the Stars alum revealed all the procedures she has gotten in the process. Cheryl Burke is getting tired of repeating herself. Amid online rumors that she used plastic surgery to change her appearance, the Dancing With the Stars…
Trump’s ceasefire pivot will cause dismay in Kyiv and Europe
No deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome. But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an immediate ceasefire, which he said beforehand he wanted, will have caused profound dismay in Kyiv and around Europe. Russia’s…
Ice deported boy with cancer and two other US citizen children to Honduras, suit alleges
Suit filed in Louisiana says agency didn’t give parents choice as to whether children should be deported with them A lawsuit filed in Louisiana on behalf of two mothers and their four minor children, including one with cancer, claims the two families were unlawfully denied due process and deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
Trump shifts ceasefire stance and urges Ukraine to agree Russia peace deal
Donald Trump has said he wants to bypass a ceasefire in Ukraine to move directly to a permanent peace agreement after his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a major shift of position, the US president said on Truth Social following Friday’s summit that this would be “the best way to end the horrific…
FBI returns stolen document signed by conquistador Hernán Cortés to Mexico
US officials did not say who had the 16th-century page that was missing from Mexico’s archives for decades Nearly five centuries after Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés signed it and decades after someone swiped it from national archives, a priceless manuscript page has been returned by the FBI to Mexico. “This is an original manuscript page…
‘The world is behaving irrationally’ – Putin’s warm welcome gets cold reaction in Ukraine
Ukrainians went to bed on Friday night with the frightening possibility that Donald Trump could be seduced by Vladimir Putin into offering significant concessions on the war. They woke up on Saturday morning to find that the Trump-Putin summit in Alaska instead had fizzled out without any strategic or political agreements. It was a rare…
Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti
Critics say Vectus Global’s presence – including snipers – will undermine Haiti’s police and UN security force Hundreds of combatants from the US, Europe and El Salvador will reportedly be deployed to Haiti in the coming weeks to battle the country’s gangs as part of a mission led by the controversial Blackwater founder and Donald…
Kate Middleton & Prince William Are Moving From Adelaide Cottage
Kate Middleton, Prince William and their three children are moving to Forest Lodge, an eight-bedroom home in Windsor, after spending three years in four-bedroom Adelaide Cottage. Kate Middleton and Prince William are getting a fresh start. After three years of living in their four-bedroom residence, Adelaide Cottage, Kensington Palace confirmed to People that the couple…
Immigration arrests dip in July, and activists hope they’re partly responsible
Martin Kaste Immigration arrests dropped nationwide in July, slowing the pace of President Donald Trump’s promised “mass deportation” just weeks after a sharp increase in June. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, its total “initial book-ins” went from 31,597 in June to 27,483 in July, a 13% drop. ICE did not respond to NPR…
Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents
Tiébélé’s wavy-walled houses covered in geometric lines showing signs of disintegration amid erratic weather A world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns. The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established…
What Ne-Yo & More Stars Have Shared About Non-Monogamous Relationships
In March, Ne-Yo introduced the internet to his four girlfriends. However, the singer isn’t the only celebrity involved in non-monogamy. Read what more stars have shared about their experiences. Some stars aren’t looking for a one-and-only connection. Take Ne-Yo, for instance. Back in March, the Grammy winner introduced the internet to his four girlfriends—and he…
Five key takeaways after the Alaska summit
The high-stakes meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin was billed as a vital step towards peace in the Ukraine war. But with no ceasefire and an invitation to Moscow, the almost three-hour meeting between the two leaders has yielded more questions than answers. Here are five key takeaways…
California Democrats unveil their new congressional map to counter Republicans
From By Laura Fitzgerald SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democrats in California’s state legislature have released a proposal for a new congressional map that could give their party up to five new seats. It’s a major step forward for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plans and the escalating race between the two major parties as they seek to…
No ceasefire, no deal. What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have left Alaska without reaching an agreement for a ceasefire in Ukraine. After an almost three-hour meeting, the leaders delivered a joint statement to the media before leaving without taking questions. Three BBC correspondents who are in Anchorage for the summit assess what it means…
Patrick Mahomes’ First Reaction to Travis Kelce Dating Taylor Swift
When Travis Kelce told his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes he was dating Taylor Swift, the quarterback admitted he didn’t think it was true. Patrick Mahomes needed a video review before making the final call. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback revealed he was hesitant to believe his teammate Travis Kelce was dating Taylor Swift…
Mali’s junta arrests generals and French national over alleged coup plot
Development comes as the military continues to crack down on dissent after a pro-democracy rally in May Mali’s military rulers say they have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian generals and a suspected French agent, accusing them of attempting to destabilise the country. The security minister, Gen Daouda Aly Mohammedine,…
How Social Media Algorithms Are Changing the Way People Talk
The Internet Is Making Us Fluent in Algospeak By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner Every time a new slang word gets coined on the Internet, linguist Adam Aleksic is thrilled. “It’s definitely good for me in that I stay in business,” says Aleksic, who studies the origins of words and the changes they undergo…
Why Alaska? Why now? What to expect from the summit
US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are meeting in Anchorage to discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. The venue for the high-profile meeting is Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson – a US military installation on the northern edge of Alaska’s most populated city. The two leaders shook hands on the red…
With new discovery, island nation turns page on a painful legacy
Nathan Conaboy’s day had taken an unexpected turn, and he now found himself in a distant cavern, searching for geckos. He and a band of scientists had set out one morning in August to survey wildlife. When monsoon rains washed out the road they were traveling on, the team decided to make the most of…
Did Kim Cattrall Return for And Just Like That’s Finale? The Truth
Fans speculated ahead of And Just Like That‘s series finale Aug. 14 about whether or not Kim Cattrall would make one final cameo as Samantha Jones. Warning: This story contains major spoilers from the Aug. 14 episode of And Just Like That. And just like that… it’s over. Sex and the City revival And Just Like That aired…
What to know ahead of Trump-Putin summit. And, Texas Democrats could end boycott
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin are expected to meet today in Alaska for a high-stakes summit in an effort to end Russia’s war with Ukraine. The meeting…
Sidelined Ukrainians look on with deep scepticism as Trump and Putin meet
Five thousand miles from Alaska, and feeling left out, Ukrainians were bracing themselves on Friday for the outcome of negotiations to which they were not invited. The talks, between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, will begin later in the day with no seat for the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Trump…
What do Alaskans make of the geopolitical circus arriving in their city?
“Putin is supposed to be in jail, and he just comes to Alaska like that.” Hanna Correa is amongst a sea of Alaskans waving Ukrainian flags on the road leading into Anchorage. “When I entered through that parking lot, and I see a lot of Americans, they’re supporting, it made me cry,” she says. Ms…
Trump and Putin meet today in Anchorage. Here’s what to know
By Tamara Keith , Danielle Kurtzleben , Franco Ordoñez ANCHORAGE, Alaska — President Trump is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska today, a momentous summit on American soil with a leader isolated by the West over the invasion of Ukraine. Trump, who pledged a quick end to the war in Ukraine during his…
Inside Jennifer Lawrence’s Mom Life With Son Cy, Husband Cooke Maroney
After an acting break, Jennifer Lawrence returned to the spotlight with a new lease on Hollywood but the same approach to privacy as she and husband Cooke Maroney welcomed their second baby. Art doesn’t necessarily reflect life for Jennifer Lawrence, but playing a new mother going through a raw postpartum experience wasn’t entirely off her…
Weather tracker: Typhoon Podul pounds southern Taiwan
One person dies after storm whips up waves, while temperatures approach 50C as heatwave grips Middle East Typhoon Podul crossed southern Taiwan on Wednesday with wind speeds of up to 110mph (177km/h), equivalent to a category 2 hurricane. Podul had developed a week earlier, near the Northern Mariana Islands, and tracked west across the Philippine…
Crunch time in Alaska: Trump set to meet Putin in push for Ukraine peace
US and Russian officials will converge on the state of Alaska ahead of a highly anticipated Friday meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The pair will meet for the first time in six years, as Trump tries to enact a key campaign pledge to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. The US president, who…
Why Are Rabbits Sprouting Tentacles?
Here’s Why Rabbits Are Sprouting Tentacle Horns Rabbits spotted with hornlike growths on their face in northern Colorado are doing better than they look By Stephanie Pappas edited by Jeanna Bryner This eastern cottontail rabbit has growths protruding from its head because it is infected with a papilloma virus. Join Our Community of Science Lovers!…
Trump administration claims powers of D.C. police chief
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” with all the powers of the police chief — a significant move that increases national control over the city as…
NFL’s Jared Goff Reacts to Taylor Swift’s Name-Drop on New Heights
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff had a heartwarming response to Taylor Swift giving him a shoutout during her appearance on boyfriend and fellow NFL player Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Jared Goff‘s inner circle can’t calm down about his latest shoutout. The Detroit Lions quarterback had the sweetest response to Taylor Swift name-dropping him during…
Ancient manuscripts return to Timbuktu 13 years after jihadist takeover
Malian city welcomes return of hundreds of crates of treasures after more than a decade stored in capital Bamako Political and religious figures in Malian city of Timbuktu have welcomed the return of ancient manuscripts that were removed to the capital, Bamako, more than a decade ago to prevent them from falling into the hands…
Trump Cuts Could End U.S. Exploration of the Outer Solar System
NASA Budget Cuts Could End U.S. Exploration of the Outer Solar System By Hannah Richter edited by Lee Billings A pellet of plutonium 238, illuminated by the glow of its own radioactivity. NASA and other space agencies use this material in radioisotope power sources for interplanetary missions to the solar system’s darkest, most distant destinations.…
Brandon Blackstock’s Seizures Were “Contributing” Factor in Death
One week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock’s death at 48, his death certificate shared he experienced seizures amid his cancer battle. New information about Brandon Blackstock’s tragic passing has come to light. More than one week after Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband died on Aug. 7 at age 48, his death certificate is sharing more insight…
Thursday briefing: How the colonial legacy has created a toxic beauty industry
These movements urged pride in what had been denigrated for centuries, and their message was not limited to people of African or Caribbean heritage. Calls to embrace natural beauty resonated across Asia and much of the global south, directly challenging the colonial belief that lighter skin conferred greater worth. Yet decades later, that belief seems…
In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit
Speculation has swirled over whether the Trump-Putin summit will result in the map of Ukraine being forcibly – and fundamentally – altered. Russia has laid claim to vast parts of Ukraine since 2014, when President Vladimir Putin made his first move. At the time, in the space of a short few months, Moscow carried out…
What Is a Glacial Outburst Flood? Alaska’s Suicide Basin Explained
Why Glacial Lake Outbursts like the One in Alaska May Happen More Often Meltwater from a glacial lake outburst is flooding Juneau, Alaska. Such events are likely to happen more often as climate change destabilizes ice and glacial lakes fill with more meltwater By Stephanie Pappas edited by Andrea Thompson Mendenhall Glacier in the Tongass…
Stranger Things’ Dacre Montgomery Reveals Why He Quit Hollywood
Stranger Things alum Dacre Montgomery explained why he went “off the map” for years after starring as Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series. Dacre Montgomery is getting back to saner things. The Stranger Things star explained the reason he took an extended hiatus from Hollywood after playing Billy Hargrove on the Netflix series, reflecting on…
Taylor Swift Details Moving in With Her Dad After His Heart Surgery
Taylor Swift described caring for her dad Scott Swift after his quintuple bypass surgery earlier this year, describing him as “the loveliest patient ever” amid his recovery. Taylor Swift is sharing how she helped her father through a delicate procedure. The “Shake It Off” singer shared that she moved in with her dad Scott Swift earlier this…
France acknowledges role in repression of Cameroon independence movements
Emmanuel Macron writes to Cameroonian president with findings of joint commission on country’s colonial past France has acknowledged its role in decades of violent repression of independence movements in Cameroon, the latest stage in a slow process of reckoning with its brutal colonial past. In a letter to the Cameroonian president, Paul Biya, dated 30…
European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit
European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Trump reportedly told the Europeans that his goal for the summit was to obtain a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. He…
Claire’s on brink of collapse putting 2,150 jobs at risk
Fashion accessories chain Claire’s is on the brink of collapse after the retailer said it will appoint administrators in the UK and Ireland, putting 2,150 jobs at risk. The company has 278 shops in the UK and 28 in Ireland but has been struggling with falling sales and fierce competition. Claire’s said all outlets will…
Diana Ross Cancels Appearance Due to “Unforeseen Circumstances”
Diana Ross has canceled a scheduled appearance as Godmother of the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Diana Ross will no longer be coming out on the Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas showcase cruise. While the beloved singer was scheduled to kick-off the three-day voyage on August 20—having been ordained as the…
In 1985, famine led to Live Aid and a U.S. alert plan. Trump froze it. Now it’s back
By Gabrielle Emanuel In the summer of 1985, images of emaciated children in Ethiopia shocked the world and prompted one of the biggest charity concerts ever: Live Aid. Megastars like Paul McCartney and Lionel Richie, Madonna and Queen took to the stage in London and Philadelphia. Tina Turner and Mick Jagger wowed an audience that…
Air Canada cancels flights during peak travel season ahead of flight attendant strike
Canada’s largest airline expects full shutdown as workers protests over claims of ‘poverty wages’ and unpaid labour Canada’s largest airline has started cancelling flights during the peak summer travel season ahead of a strike by more than 10,000 flight attendants over what they say are “poverty wages” and unpaid labour for work when planes aren’t…
Survival rates for most deadly cancers making little progress, experts warn
The number of people surviving cancer has improved hugely in the past 50 years, but experts warn progress has been uneven with some cancers with the worst survival rates falling further behind. For some, including melanoma skin cancer, 10-year survival is now above 90% in England and Wales, while for all cancers half of patients…
What Is the Luhn Algorithm? The Math Behind Secure Credit Card Numbers
Find out how this simple algorithm from the 1960s keeps your wallet safe By Jack Murtagh edited by Jeanna Bryner 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.…
Reba McEntire Shares Message on Brandon Blackstock’s “Struggle”
Less than a week after Brandon Blackstock’s death at age 48, Reba McEntire reflected on her stepson’s “struggle” in the years leading up to his passing due to his battle with cancer. Reba McEntire is looking back on Brandon Blackstock‘s final days. The Reba alum reflected on her stepson’s challenging yearslong battle with cancer in…
How Zoë Kravitz & Lisa Bonet Almost Lost Snake in Taylor Swift’s House
Zoë Kravitz shared how she and mom Lisa Bonet almost lost their family snake Orpheus inside Taylor Swift’s Los Angeles home amid the wildfires spreading across the city in early 2025. Snakes and stones never broke Taylor Swift‘s bones. That’s why Zoë Kravitz was mortified when her mom Lisa Bonet‘s snake Orpheus got loose in the…
Police get new guidance on releasing suspects’ ethnicity
Police will be encouraged to disclose the ethnicity and nationality of suspects charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations under new guidance, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) says. It is hoped the change will reduce the risk to public safety where there are high levels of misinformation about an incident or in cases of significant…
Trump official tells census workers Congress has final say over the count, not Trump
Hansi Lo Wang Less than a week after President Trump said he has ordered a “new” census, the cabinet official who oversees the Census Bureau acknowledged Tuesday that Congress, not the president, has final say over the national head count that’s used to reshape election maps and guide federal funding, NPR has exclusively learned. Speaking…
Cheryl Hines Addresses Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Marriage Turmoil Rumors
Cheryl Hines spoke for the first time about recent speculation surrounding her relationship with husband Robert F. Kennedy Jr., shutting down rumors that they’re experiencing marriage trouble. Cheryl Hines is setting the record straight. The Curb Your Enthusiasm alum shut down rumors that her marriage to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been on the rocks since…
Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heatwave with highs of 44C
Parts of Spain and Portugal likely to bear brunt of heat, while drought conditions sweep North America Europe live – latest updates After a period of cooler weather, swaths of central and eastern Europe face another heatwave as hot air over south-western Europe pushes north-west. Since late July, large parts of the Iberian peninsula have…
Joe Biden’s Daughter Ashley Biden Files for Divorce After 13 Years
Joe Biden’s daughter Ashley Biden filed for divorce from Howard Krein in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on August 11, over 13 years after the pair tied the knot in Greenville. Ashley Biden and Howard Krein are going their separate ways. Joe Biden’s daughter has filed for divorce from the plastic surgeon on August…
US woman convicted over failed assassination in UK
A US woman who was hired as a killer and tried to shoot a man in the UK at point-blank range has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder. Would-be assassin Aimee Betro, from West Allis in Wisconsin, flew into the country as part of a plot to attack a British family in Birmingham in…
Eight people killed in barrage of gunfire on Ecuador nightclub
Police found 800 cartridge cases at the scene, where gunmen had arrived in two pickup trucks and opened fire Eight people have been killed and two others wounded when a group of gunmen unleashed a barrage of gunfire on a crowd outside a nightclub in a town in south-western Ecuador. Law enforcement arrived on the…
Ukraine’s borders must not be changed by force, EU leaders say
European leaders have warned against Ukrainian borders being redrawn by force – two days before a US-Russia summit on Ukraine is due to take place in Alaska. In a statement, European leaders said “the people of Ukraine must have the freedom to decide their future.” It added the principles of “territorial integrity” must be respected…
Alaska was once a full-fledged Russian colony. Now it’s hosting a U.S.-Russia summit
Greg Myre Russia lost a war in Crimea in the 1850s, leaving the country deep in debt. To ease that burden, Russia cut a real estate deal with the U.S. government, selling its colony of Alaska to the Americans. Now, Presidents Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin will hold a summit Friday in Alaska to…
Should You Worry the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S?
How the New Chikungunya Virus Outbreak in China Could Reach the U.S. Experts say the painful infection, spread to people from mosquitoes, can get to many countries if it finds the right hosts By Josh Fischman edited by Dean Visser Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can carry chikungunya virus and infect people with a bite Thousands of…
Migrants swim from Morocco to Ceuta as officials say enclave ‘overwhelmed’
Seven children reach shore as dozens of people intercepted on risky route, which authorities say is now used more often About 100 people, including several children, risked their lives by trying to swim from Morocco into Spain’s north African enclave of Ceuta early on Saturday morning, as the territory’s authorities warned that its overwhelmed reception…
Zelensky could still attend Trump-Putin meeting, but rest of Europe is shut out
It’s the bilateral summit every European leader wants to be at. And for good reason. On Friday, Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Territorial concessions are likely to be discussed, and Europe (not least Ukraine) doesn’t want its borders to be redrawn through force.…
Anna Delvey Responds After Her Photoshoot Rabbits Were Dumped in Park
Anna Delvey responded to fans saying she dumped rabbits used in her recent photoshoot in New York’s Prospect Park, explaining that she’d had no knowledge of the plan to release them. Anna Delvey wants to make sure no one hops to any inaccurate conclusions. The fake heiress—who was convicted in 2019 of grand larceny and…
Inside Kylie Jenner’s Lavish Birthday Party With Hailey Bieber & More
Kylie Jenner offered a look into her luxurious 28th birthday party, which included a decadent backyard dinner hosted by her sister Kendall Jenner and pals Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber and Justine Skye Kylie Jenner was able to rise and shine during her special day. The Kardashians star recently offered a look at her lavish yet cozy 28th…