Breaking News
- JONATHAN TURLEY: Biden not the only loser revealed by shocking Hur audio May 17, 2025Law Professor and Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley writes that newly released audio of former President Biden being interviews by Special Counsel Robert Hur shows not only how bad Biden's mental decline had been, but also the blatant double standard by the Washington media and bureaucracy.
- HHS SEC ROBERT F KENNEDY JR: American patients pay more so others can pay less — that stops now May 17, 2025President Donald Trump's drug pricing order seeks to balance innovation with affordability, ending the burden on American patients and ensuring fair global contributions.
- James Carville dismisses Democratic Party's record-low polling: 'We're winning elections' May 17, 2025Democratic Party faces record low favorability, but Democratic strategist James Carville highlights recent election wins and future prospects as signs of potential recovery.
- Ancient bedrock kitchens reveal evidence of historical food practices, experts say May 17, 2025Groundbreaking research by University of Utah anthropologists shows how ancient people processed certain plants on stone tools in the Northern Great Basin.
- Top former Democratic counsel urges party to reject 'cultural leftism' after electoral losses May 17, 2025Former House Judiciary chief counsel Julian Epstein is warning Democrats to abandon progressive policies, blaming them for alienating voters and driving the party off course.
- Five mainstream media figures who ran for office as Democrats May 17, 2025As reporter Hanna Trudo considers running for Congress as a Democrat, here are five other mainstream media figures who plunged into party politics.
- Trump’s Middle East trip handed Israel a historic opportunity — if it chooses to act, experts say May 17, 2025Despite headlines about a rift, President Donald Trump’s tour pressed Iran, advanced normalization and backed Israel’s security. Experts say that if Jerusalem acts, a historic opportunity awaits.
- DAN GAINOR: Journalism's original spin. 7 ways the Tapper/Thompson Biden book attempts to absolve media May 17, 2025"Original Sin" by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson explores President Joe Biden's decline. But the book wants to rewrite the legacy media's role in covering it up.
- AI humanoid robot is changing the way you buy cars at dealerships May 17, 2025Robots like Chery's Mornine are transforming car dealerships, offering multilingual support, showroom tours and a glimpse into the future of retail.
- Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills 9, injures 4 after peace talks, officials say May 17, 2025A Russian drone strike hit a passenger bus in northeastern Ukraine on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four others, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Kim Jong Un supervises North Korea's air drills, pushes for enhanced war preparation May 17, 2025North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the country's air force drills and stressed the importance of a step-up in war preparation, according to state media.
- Weight loss, diabetes drugs can cause mood changes: What to know about behavioral side effects May 17, 2025Research on weight loss drugs like Ozempic shows varied results for mental health impacts, with some patients experiencing mood and personality changes.
- Marlon Wayans vows to be an 'equal-opportunity offender' in 'Scary Movie' comeback May 17, 2025Comedian Marlon Wayans reveals plans for a "Scary Movie" comeback, addressing fan concerns about cancel culture and teasing new horror film parodies.
- Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson says she was Mama June's 'little moneymaker' during drug addiction May 17, 2025"I Was Honey Boo Boo" explores Alana Thompson's life behind the scenes, dealing with her mother's addiction and the pressures of childhood fame.
- Biden jokes 'I'm a young man' during interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur May 17, 2025Former President Joe Biden joked that he was a "young man" during his October 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur over his mishandling of classified documents.
- Alex Murdaugh trial: Experts weigh in on possibility of an overturned murder conviction May 17, 2025Charges against ex-court clerk Becky Hill, including perjury, may affect Alex Murdaugh's chances for a retrial after his appeal was denied in the South Carolina Supreme Court last year.
- Bryan Kohberger defense claims 'alternate perpetrators' in Idaho student murders May 17, 2025Bryan Kohberger's defense team claimed Thursday there are "alternate perpetrators" in the Idaho student murders case. His trial is set to begin in August.
- Strange Viking grave with 'Christian overtones' discovered by perplexed archaeologists: 'Very unusual' May 17, 2025Swedish archaeologists uncovered a rare 1,100-year-old Viking coffin grave containing weapons near Linköping, describing their findings as "unusual."
- Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead May 17, 2025Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.
- Cassie Ventura emerges as 'star witness' in Diddy's federal sex crimes trial: expert May 17, 2025Cassie Ventura testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a federal trial, detailing alleged abuse and her role as a star witness in the sex crimes case.
- JONATHAN TURLEY: Biden not the only loser revealed by shocking Hur audio May 17, 2025
World News
- Israel launches major offensive to 'seize and control' areas of Gaza May 17, 2025IDF says "Operation Gideon's Chariots" aims to defeat Hamas, as Hamas-run health ministry says hundreds of people killed since Thursday.
- Five dead after tornado tears through St Louis May 17, 2025The tornado uprooted trees, knocked down power lines and damaged about 5,000 properties.
- Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine May 17, 2025Another seven people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
- Cassie Ventura tells Diddy trial she would give back $20m to undo 'freak offs' May 17, 2025The rapper's ex-girlfriend rejects defence suggestions that her accusations were financially motivated.
- 'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job May 17, 2025The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.
- US loses last perfect credit rating amid rising debt May 17, 2025Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
- Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill May 17, 2025Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.
- Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza May 17, 2025The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
- Of opium, fire temples, and sarees: A peek into the world of India's dwindling Parsis May 16, 2025The Alpaiwala Museum in Mumbai city traces the origins and history of the fast-dwindling Parsi community.
- The poison paradox: How Australia's deadliest animals save lives May 16, 2025The public antivenom programme saving lives in a place where, the joke goes, everything wants to kill you.
- Eurovision final 2025: Catch up with the top five favourites May 16, 2025Meet the five artists who are tipped to take the Eurovision trophy, as Saturday's final draws near.
- Trump's frantic week of peace brokering hints at what he really wants May 16, 2025After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
- Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana May 16, 2025Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.
- Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids May 16, 2025Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit.
- How Diddy's lawyers used 'freak off' texts against Cassie May 16, 2025The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.
- Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying May 16, 2025The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested on Sunday and released on Wednesday.
- Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia May 16, 2025The bronze depiction of the US First Lady is a replacement for a previous wooden version, which was set on fire in 2019.
- Dizziness from hunger has become a constant, Gazans tell the BBC May 16, 2025The BBC speaks to people in Gaza during a 10-week blockade on food, medical supplies and other aid.
- Gabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to Angola May 16, 2025Sylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.
- Former Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clash May 16, 2025Masra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".
- Israel launches major offensive to 'seize and control' areas of Gaza May 17, 2025
US News
- Alex Murdaugh trial: Experts weigh in on possibility of an overturned murder conviction May 17, 2025Charges against ex-court clerk Becky Hill, including perjury, may affect Alex Murdaugh's chances for a retrial after his appeal was denied in the South Carolina Supreme Court last year.
- Bryan Kohberger defense claims 'alternate perpetrators' in Idaho student murders May 17, 2025Bryan Kohberger's defense team claimed Thursday there are "alternate perpetrators" in the Idaho student murders case. His trial is set to begin in August.
- Karen Read murder trial: Niece reveals 'frantic' behavior on morning Boston officer was found dead May 17, 2025Testimony from John O'Keefe's niece highlights tensions with Karen Read before his death, as Read faces trial for the Boston officer's murder.
- Fox News True Crime Newsletter: Bryan Kohberger's car, Karen Read's flirty texts, Menendez brothers' new deal May 16, 2025Stay up to date with the Fox News True Crime Newsletter, which brings you the latest cases ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
- ICE Arrests MS-13 member with lengthy rap sheet after Virginia county refused to cooperate May 16, 2025Mykol Santos-Santos, a Guatemalan national and MS-13 member, was arrested by ICE in Virginia. His extensive criminal record includes assault and burglary.
- ICE arrests illegal aliens previously released in 'sanctuary' Massachusetts May 16, 2025Drug traffickers and violent offenders among illegal aliens detained by ICE after local authorities ignored federal detainers in Massachusetts.
- Rhode Island police chief rejects serial killer theory after human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion May 16, 2025Fears that a body found near Taylor Swift's Rhode Island beach mansion may be linked to a New England serial killer were dismissed by a police chief Friday.
- Video shows 10 inmates escape from jail in New Orleans as manhunt continues May 16, 2025Ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail Friday, and only three escapees have been apprehended. Authorities say they're investigating the escape as a possible inside job.
- Man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison May 16, 2025Salman Rushdie's attacker, Hadi Matar, receives 25-year sentence for attempted murder. Rushdie was stabbed during a lecture, suffering severe injuries.
- Federal magistrate judge dismisses trespassing charges against 98 arrested in new military zone May 16, 2025Trespassing charges have been dropped for 98 immigrants who crossed into a New Mexico military zone with a judge finding no probable cause of them knowing they were entering a restricted area.
- 'Bourbon Street Hustler' charged in sports reporter's murder gets 25 years in unrelated case: AG May 16, 2025Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the habitual offender sentence for Danette Colbert, who still faces second-degree murder charges in Telemundo reporter's death.
- Suspected FSU campus shooter indicted on murder charges for allegedly killing 2, injuring 6 May 16, 2025Phoenix Ikner faces two counts of first-degree murder charges and seven counts of attempted first-degree murder with a firearm stemming from the shooting.
- Missing Georgia camper 'miraculously found alive' after disappearing for weeks in California wilderness May 16, 2025Missing Georgia camper Tiffany Slaton, 27, was "miraculously found alive" in California’s Sierra Nevada after disappearing in late April, police say.
- Illegal immigrant teen who killed young woman walks free and more top headlines May 16, 2025Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
- California officer's gun stolen by half-naked suspect who was later shot dead by another officer: bodycam May 16, 2025A California police department released audio and video footage from a January incident where an officer shot and killed a "disturbed" man who stole another officer's gun.
- 'Bodega brothel' near schools in AOC’s red-light district shut down without her help, local leaders say May 16, 2025A brothel near schools in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Queens district was shuttered by the NYPD. Local leaders say the congresswoman did nothing.
- Gov. Newsom doing 'political calculus' ahead of Menendez brothers resentencing decision May 16, 2025Eligible for parole under California law, the Menendez brothers' case hinges on their risk assessments and the Parole Board's evaluation of their 1989 crimes.
- Medical examiner details skull fractures in Karen Read murder trial testimony May 16, 2025An autopsy by Dr. Scordi-Bello found head trauma and hypothermia in O'Keefe's death with trial implications for Karen Read in Massachusetts.
- Progressive prosecutor lets illegal immigrant teen off easy after 90-mph crash that killed 24-year-old woman May 16, 2025A 15-year-old Colombian illegal immigrant teenager involved in a deadly crash that killed a woman in Aurora, Colorado, was sentenced to probation.
- CBP officers seize $875K in marijuana disguised as a shipment of men's overalls May 16, 2025U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized around $875,000 in marijuana after it was discovered in a shipment of men's overalls leaving Baltimore for Belgium.
- Alex Murdaugh trial: Experts weigh in on possibility of an overturned murder conviction May 17, 2025
Tech News
- Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app May 16, 2025The company apologised to customers after its app and website went down on Friday afternoon.
- The camera tech propelling shows like Adolescence May 15, 2025Whole TV shows shot in one long take are made possible by new lightweight cameras.
- UK needs more nuclear to power AI, says Amazon boss May 15, 2025The world's largest cloud computing company plans to spend £8bn on new data centres in the UK over the next four years.
- The monthly AI or real quiz: May 2025 May 15, 2025Challenge yourself with this edition of our monthly AI or real quiz and see if you can get top marks!
- Leading crypto firm Coinbase faces up to $400m hit from cyber attack May 15, 2025The firm says hackers have obtained customer information by paying off employees.
- 'They yanked their own plug': How Co-op averted an even worse cyber attack May 14, 2025The revelation - from the criminals responsible - explains why the Co-op is getting back to business faster than M&S.
- Co-op says shelves to be more fully stocked this weekend May 14, 2025The grocery chain says it is working with its suppliers to restock shelves after a cyber-attack.
- Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app May 14, 2025The short rental firm says it is aiming to offer a wider range of experiences for travellers.
- AI tool put to test sifting public views on botox and fillers May 13, 2025The technology's success sorting comments on cosmetic surgery paves the way for its wider use, the government says.
- Tech Life May 13, 2025Young people from marginalised groups tell of the online abuse they receive.
- M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack May 13, 2025The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.
- How to avoid a puncture on the Moon May 12, 2025Giant tyre firms are testing tyres that can survive conditions on the Moon and Mars.
- Elon Musk's Starlink trialled on ScotRail trains May 12, 2025The technology being trailed in the north of Scotland is powered by billionaire Elon Musk's company Starlink.
- Tech Now May 10, 2025How one of the world's fastest supercomputers is shaping climate research.
- Elton John and Dua Lipa seek protection from AI May 10, 2025They are among 400 artists appealing to Sir Keir Starmer, saying creative industries are threatened.
- Two porn sites investigated for suspected age check failings May 9, 2025The UK demanded in January that porn sites show how they were beefing up age verification to stop children accessing them.
- Visit the Arctic vault holding back-ups of great works May 8, 2025An arctic vault holds digital back-ups of some of humanity's great works of art, history and technology.
- Pay day banking outages hit 1.2m people, banks reveal May 8, 2025In a letters to MPs, four major banks have set out the extent of the disruption caused in February's outage.
- Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order May 8, 2025The legal battle - started by Epic Games - could determine the future of the highly lucrative App Store.
- Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules May 8, 2025It argues the regulations could threaten the privacy and safety of Wikipedia's volunteer contributors.
- Tesco apologises after software issue hits website and app May 16, 2025
Political News
- James Carville dismisses Democratic Party's record-low polling: 'We're winning elections' May 17, 2025Democratic Party faces record low favorability, but Democratic strategist James Carville highlights recent election wins and future prospects as signs of potential recovery.
- Biden jokes 'I'm a young man' during interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur May 17, 2025Former President Joe Biden joked that he was a "young man" during his October 2023 interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur over his mishandling of classified documents.
- FLASHBACK: Biden shrugs off Hur report when pressed by Peter Doocy: 'I know what the hell I'm doing' May 17, 2025Former President Joe Biden early last year dismissed Special Counsel Robert Hur's report that sparked additional concern about his mental acuity.
- New Hur interview tapes detailing Mongolia trip shed light on Hur's 'sympathetic' characterization of Biden May 17, 2025New audio of Joe Biden highlights his humor and detailed recollections from a Mongolia visit, impacting Robert Hur's investigation into classified documents.
- Biden fails to remember when son Beau died and Trump's election year in leaked Hur interview audio May 17, 2025Leaked audio of Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur raises questions about his memory as he struggles to recall key events like the death of his son Beau.
- Conservatives react to leaked Biden audio on social media: 'This is painful' May 17, 2025Conservative figures take to social media in reaction to the leaked audio from the Biden-Hur interview tapes showing the then-President's mental lapses
- Biden admits keeping classified Afghanistan document 'for posterity's sake' in leaked audio May 17, 2025Leaked audio reveals former President Joe Biden said he kept a classified Afghanistan document after his presidency for "posterity's sake."
- Biden's autopen use questioned amid released audio from Special Counsel Hur interview May 17, 2025President Biden's use of autopen has come back into focus amid the release of the audio of his interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur.
- Biden repeatedly says 'I don't remember' regarding classified documents in newly released Hur interview audio May 17, 2025An audio file reveals Biden's repeated memory lapses during questioning about classified documents. Despite this, no charges were filed after the investigation.
- Bumpy Weather Over Newark: House Democrats could face consequences for Delaney Hall incident May 17, 2025A trio of House Democrats could face major consequences after they scuffled with federal law enforcement officers at Newark ICE detention center Delaney Hall on May 9.
- Mace delivers blistering impact statement, shakes hand of trans threat suspect’s father after bond is denied May 17, 2025Rep. Nancy Mace called for accountability and criticized a culture of violence against elected officials, especially women, after allegedly receiving threats from Samuel "Roxie" Cain.
- Biden struggles with words, key memories in leaked audio from Special Counsel Hur interview May 16, 2025Audio from Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur shows memory struggles about his son Beau's death and vice presidency amid a classified documents probe.
- DHS open to Duck Dynasty producer's pitch for immigrant-based reality show: 'Happy to review' May 16, 2025DHS is considering a reality show pitched by a 'Duck Dynasty' producer that would feature immigrants competing for U.S. citizenship, exploring American culture and patriotism.
- Former FBI Director James Comey meets with Secret Service after controversial '86 47' post May 16, 2025Former FBI Director James Comey was expected to meet with U.S. Secret Service officials in D.C. for an interview about his "86 47" post, two sources briefed on the meeting tell Fox News.
- Fox News Politics Newsletter: No Love Lost Between Trump and 'The Boss' May 16, 2025Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
- Judge on warpath presses Trump DOJ on Abrego Garcia deportation, answers leave courtroom in stunned silence May 16, 2025Heated exchanges were heard in court as Judge Xinis confronted DOJ attorneys over Kilmar Abrego Garcia's unlawful deportation, while protesters rallied outside for his return.
- Supreme Court blocks Trump effort to deport Venezuelan migrants under Alien Enemies Act May 16, 2025The Supreme Court sided with a group of Venezuelan immigrants after President Donald Trump tried to deport them under the Alien Enemies Act.
- FLASHBACK: Comey had another anti-Trump seashell photo moment during 2024 election May 16, 2025Ex-FBI Director James Comey had another anti-Trump seashell moment prior to Thursday's controversial Instagram post that critics have alleged was 'a hit' against President Trump.
- Arlington, Virginia, county board blocks police coordination with ICE in more cases May 16, 2025Virginia officials criticize Arlington's decision to limit police-ICE cooperation, claiming it endangers public safety by protecting violent illegal immigrants.
- New House GOP resolution eviscerates Comey over '86 47' Instagram post May 16, 2025Republican Study Committee Chair August Pfluger and Rep. Laurel Lee are unveiling a resolution to condemn former FBI Director James Comey
- James Carville dismisses Democratic Party's record-low polling: 'We're winning elections' May 17, 2025
Raw Reactions
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment InquiryWelcome to Pollapalooza, our weekly-ish polling roundup. It’s officially impeachment season again. On Tuesday, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced that he’s directing three House committees to start investigating whether President Biden benefited from his son Hunter’s business dealings overseas. McCarthy accused the Biden family of “a culture of corruption,” saying that the Biden administration […]
- The Second GOP Debate Could Be Smaller, With Or Without TrumpThe second Republican presidential primary debate is less than two weeks away, so time is running out for GOP contenders to meet the Republican National Committee’s qualification criteria. To make the Sept. 27 debate, each candidate must have at least 3 percent support in two qualifying national polls, or at least 3 percent in one […]
- The Senate Is Losing One Of Its Few Remaining Moderate RepublicansOn Wednesday, Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced he would not run for reelection in 2024. On the surface, the electoral impact of Romney’s decision is minimal — his seat should stay safely in Republican hands. But it’s still notable because it represents the departure of one of the few remaining Republican senators who had a […]
- Why ‘Bidenomics’ Isn’t Working For BidenWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): For a long time, the economy has been seen as a big liability for President Biden in his reelection bid. Inflation soared in 2021 and 2022, culminating at a rate of 9.1 percent last June. The same […]
- Why Biden Is Losing Support Among Voters Of ColorAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll […]
- Politics Podcast: Polling Silly Season BeginsAmong the most politically tuned-in, last week saw the kind of hand-wringing and accusations of bias surrounding the polls that you’d usually expect from the final two months of a campaign, not the final year and two months of a campaign. The focus was largely on general election polls: Whether a Wall Street Journal poll showing former President Donald […]
- Ron DeSantis Probably Didn’t Turn Florida RedIn his presidential campaign, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has pitched himself as a transformational leader who has reshaped the politics of his home state. His 2022 reelection by 19 percentage points “was not just a big victory,” he has argued. “It was really a fundamental realignment of Florida from being a swing state to being […]
- Aging Politicians Are Only Going To Get More CommonPresidents are getting older and older. Former President Donald Trump was the oldest person to assume office when he was sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, and President Biden broke that record four years later. If either is elected again next year, at ages 78 and 81, respectively, they will be older than the previous […]
- Should We Trust Polls Campaigns Leak To The Press?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- Politics Podcast: Is Donald Trump The Inevitable GOP Nominee?Now that we are on the other side of Labor Day and summer is subsiding, this is — as tradition goes — when focus on political campaigns really begins to heat up. The off-year elections this November will get some attention, but the main attraction is still the 2024 Republican presidential primary. In this installment […]
- What Are The Swing States Of The Future?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. ameliatd (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): The residents of states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan are used to having their airwaves flooded with political ads as presidential elections draw near. But over the years, there’s actually been a lot of variation in which states […]
- Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Special Elections In Rhode Island And UtahUsually, Labor Day is considered the traditional start of campaign season — but here in 2023, it marks the end of the competitive phase of two heated special elections. Neither Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District nor Utah’s 2nd is expected to be very competitive in November’s general elections, so Tuesday’s primaries will likely determine their […]
- Vivek Ramaswamy Is Climbing. Where Can He Go?At last week’s Republican debate, businessman Vivek Ramaswamy arguably made the biggest splash of any candidate. Sharing center stage with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the entrepreneur spoke more than any contender other than former Vice President Mike Pence and even briefly surpassed the absent front-runner, former President Donald Trump, in Google search traffic. Built partly […]
- After An Eventful Month, Trump Has Lost Support In The GOP PrimaryOnce more, with feeling: It has been a couple of weeks since former President Donald Trump’s latest indictment (this time in Georgia, in connection with his efforts to overturn the 2020 election there). Do the charges appear to have affected his chances of returning to the White House? After each of Trump’s three prior indictments, […]
- Will Trump Regret Skipping The GOP Debates?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. maya (Maya Sweedler, senior editor): The first Republican debate last Wednesday featured eight candidates — none of whom was the front-runner. Former President Donald Trump elected to skip the debate, writing on his social media website that “The public knows who I am […]
- What Are Trump’s Chances Of Winning The GOP Primary?Is the 2024 Republican presidential primary already over? If you just look at the polls, you’d be forgiven for thinking so. Consider the state of the states: Several polls published last week showed former President Donald Trump leading in Iowa (with 42 percent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s 19 percent and South Carolina Sen. Tim […]
- Politics Podcast: Good Or Bad Use Of Polling … Extended CutThis is a special end-of-meteorological-summer installment of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. Galen Druke speaks with pollsters Kristen Soltis Anderson and David Byler in an episode made entirely of “good or bad use of polling” examples. They consider why GOP primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy polls differently depending on survey methodology, what we can learn from post-debate […]
- How Restarting Student Loan Payments Could Change Millions of Lives — And The EconomyWhen Congress voted in May to restart student loan payments this fall — and then the Supreme Court overturned President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan in June — Alexa Goins and her husband realized they had a choice: They could keep their house or they could pay off their student debt. Together, she and her […]
- Politics Podcast: Lessons From A Trump-Less DebateThe crew discusses their takeaways from the first Republican presidential primary debate in this late-night edition of the FiveThirtyEight Politics podcast. You can listen to the episode by clicking the “play” button in the audio player above or by downloading it in iTunes, the ESPN App or your favorite podcast platform. If you are new […]
- What Went Down In The First GOP Presidential Debate
- What Americans Think Of The Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Science News
- BBC Inside Science May 15, 202540 years since we discovered a hole in the Ozone layer, we ask what threatens it today
- Decades-long mystery of ginger cats revealed May 15, 2025Researchers in Japan and US have unlocked the 60-year mystery of what gives cats their orange colour.
- Mosquito-borne killer disease threatens blackbirds May 14, 2025The disease has spread great distances, with scientists racing to understand the risks.
- Exceptionally low river levels raise fears over water supplies May 14, 2025The warning comes after some parts of the UK had the driest Spring in nearly a century.
- Exceptionally low river levels raise fears over water supplies May 14, 2025The warning comes after some parts of the UK had the driest Spring in nearly a century.
- Climate experts criticise handling of Tata changes May 14, 2025Ministers should have been better at planning and making sure green jobs were available, report says.
- Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon? May 14, 2025The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.
- Will this woman be the first Briton to walk on the Moon? May 14, 2025The BBC meets astronaut Rosemary Coogan who is training at Nasa’s Johnson Space Centre in Houston, Texas.
- Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest 'first aid' May 14, 2025The research builds on the discovery that chimps seek out and eat certain plants to self-medicate.
- Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see May 13, 2025Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.
- Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere May 10, 2025The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.
- Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China May 8, 2025First Moon samples collected in nearly 50 years and loaned by China for the first time are now in the UK.
- BBC Inside Science May 8, 2025A new study says 99.999% of the world’s deep seafloor is still unseen by humans.
- Blow to clean energy drive as major windfarm ditched May 7, 2025In a blow to the government's clean energy ambitions, a company cancels a huge windfarm off Yorkshire.
- Attenborough at 99 delivers 'greatest message he's ever told' May 6, 2025Sir David says his new film Ocean is one of the most important of his career.
- Sandeel fishing ban to remain in place May 2, 2025Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.
- How the political consensus on climate change has shattered May 2, 2025In 2019, the UK committed in law to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Now the political climate has changed.
- Can this lynx born in a zoo learn to live in the wild? May 2, 2025It has been moved to Germany's Black Forest in preparation for its release
- BBC Inside Science May 1, 2025Massive power cuts brought parts of Spain, Portugal and France to a standstill this week.
- Endangered axolotl release raises hopes for rare amphibian April 30, 2025Study provides hope for future of the axolotl amphibian, pushed to the brink of extinction in Mexico.
- BBC Inside Science May 15, 2025
People In The News
- Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson says she was Mama June's 'little moneymaker' during drug addiction May 17, 2025"I Was Honey Boo Boo" explores Alana Thompson's life behind the scenes, dealing with her mother's addiction and the pressures of childhood fame.
- Cassie Ventura emerges as 'star witness' in Diddy's federal sex crimes trial: expert May 17, 2025Cassie Ventura testified against Sean "Diddy" Combs in a federal trial, detailing alleged abuse and her role as a star witness in the sex crimes case.
- Princess Diana's brother shares heartbreaking grief, says her death felt like 'an amputation' May 16, 2025Earl Charles Spencer is the youngest child of John Spencer and Frances Shand Kydd. He has two surviving sisters - Lady Sarah McCorquodale and Lady Jane Fellowes.
- Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's friendship 'has halted' during Baldoni legal drama: report May 16, 2025Taylor Swift faces a subpoena in Blake Lively's legal case against Justin Baldoni, which is reportedly creating tension in their friendship.
- Ana de Armas calls working with Tom Cruise 'so much fun' as pair sparks relationship rumors May 16, 2025Ana de Armas teases working with Tom Cruise amid romance rumors. The duo are collaborating on upcoming projects with filmmakers Doug Liman and Christopher McQuarrie.
- Lauren Sanchez hosts star-studded Paris bachelorette party before Bezos wedding May 16, 2025Lauren Sanchez's Paris bachelorette party featured stars like Kim Kardashian and Katy Perry, as she prepares to wed Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
- Snoop Dogg fires back at critics calling him a 'sellout' after Trump inauguration performance May 16, 2025After facing backlash for performing at Trump's inauguration, Snoop Dogg defended his actions, highlighting his contributions to financial literacy and the community.
- Cassie finds happiness with husband Alex Fine after years of alleged abuse by Diddy May 16, 2025Cassie, pregnant with her third child, has a new life with husband Alex Fine, who supported her in court this week, and her two daughters after years of alleged Diddy abuse.
- Scarlett Johansson takes aim at companies using her likeness, voice in AI May 16, 2025Scarlett Johansson criticizes AI companies for using her voice and likeness without consent, advocating for legislation to protect against AI misuse.
- Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation by LA sheriff for sexual assault allegations May 16, 2025Smokey Robinson is under investigation by the LA County Sheriff's Department for sexual assault allegations. His lawyer denies the claims, calling them baseless.
- Mystery couple mistaken for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez at Cannes May 15, 2025A couple with a striking resemblance to Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday in dark sunglasses.
- 'Walking Tall' and 'James Bond' actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89 May 15, 2025Joe Don Baker, the actor known for starring in "Walking Tall," "Cape Fear" and three James Bond movies, has died at the age of 89.
- Natalie Portman enjoys the privacy Paris offers after leaving Los Angeles May 15, 2025Natalie Portman says she's embraced raising her children in Paris after leaving Los Angeles because it gives her more privacy following her divorce.
- Chris Brown held in custody following arrest over alleged London nightclub attack May 15, 2025Chris Brown arrested in England for alleged nightclub attack, charged with grievous bodily harm. Judge denies bail, case moves to Southwark Crown Court.
- Jerry Seinfeld laughs in anti-Israel heckler's face after Knicks game May 15, 2025Jerry Seinfeld was once again approached by anti-Israel hecklers when he was leaving a New York Knicks game. Rather than argue, he laughed and got into his car.
- Meghan Markle and Prince Harry host Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz amid family tensions on both sides: report May 15, 2025Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, is reportedly having family tensions involving his wife, American actress Nicola Peltz.
- Jamie Lee Curtis immediately 'regretted' her plastic surgery after cruel comments were made about her looks May 15, 2025In a new interview with '60 Minutes,' Jamie Lee Curtis said she immediately 'regretted' opting for plastic surgery after being criticized for her appearance at age 25.
- Country icon George Strait brings fans to tears during emotional moment at concert May 15, 2025Country legend George Strait makes fans emotional after singing a song about his potential retirement at a recent concert.
- 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star braces for more hate ahead of explosive second season May 15, 2025"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Layla Taylor opens up about LDS Church backlash, intense pressure and her journey of self-discovery on reality TV.
- King Charles, Prince Harry’s painful feud ‘damaging’ monarch’s reign as gutted son remains furious: expert May 15, 2025King Charles III, who is battling an undisclosed form of cancer, is being urged to make amends with his estranged son, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. The prince claimed his father won't speak to him.
- Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson says she was Mama June's 'little moneymaker' during drug addiction May 17, 2025
Environmental News
- AI humanoid robot is changing the way you buy cars at dealerships May 17, 2025Robots like Chery's Mornine are transforming car dealerships, offering multilingual support, showroom tours and a glimpse into the future of retail.
- How to free up space on a PC May 16, 2025Discover how to reclaim valuable space on your PC by deleting unnecessary files, using cloud storage and enabling Windows Storage Sense.
- Ever had an email disappear? This is what to do on your Phone to fix it May 16, 2025Learn how to troubleshoot disappearing emails on iPhone and Android devices. Find out the reasons behind this issue and how to prevent it from happening again.
- What hackers can learn about you from a data broker file May 15, 2025Kurt the CyberGuy explores how hackers exploit data broker files to access personal information and explains services available to protect your privacy.
- Jeff Bezos backs radical $20,000 small electric pickup truck May 15, 2025Slate Truck, which is backed by Jeff Bezos, is priced at $20,000 after federal EV incentives, a concept some would consider radical and even inconceivable.
- Fake PayPal email let hackers access computer and bank account May 14, 2025The CyberGuy has advice to protect information from cybercriminals who are finding new ways to gain login credentials and full control of computers and bank accounts.
- Robot with animated face is here to make customer service better May 14, 2025Mirokaï the humanoid robot turns ordinary moments into memorable ones with advanced artificial intelligence, storytelling and a dash of charm.
- Over 2,800 websites used to spread AMOS malware May 13, 2025Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reports on how a MacReaper campaign infected 2,800-plus websites, spreading malware to Apple Macs.
- World’s first touch-sensing bionic hand with lightning-fast response May 13, 2025Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the Ability Hand brings real touch, natural movement and unmatched durability.
- Hackers can steal money and make your bank account look intact May 12, 2025Hackers can steal money while showing a fake balance. Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson helps you learn how to protect yourself.
- Hybrid airship slashes emissions by 80% May 12, 2025Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says AT² Aerospace’s Z1 hybrid airship uses helium lift, low fuel, no runways.
- Sending a text the wrong way could cost you money and trouble May 11, 2025There are a variety of text message formats. Knowing the difference can save you money, improve message delivery and ensure you’re using the full potential of your messaging app.
- AI technology helps reunite lost dogs with their owners May 11, 2025Petco Love Lost, a free, innovative platform that uses AI-powered photo matching to reunite lost pets with their families, helped a man find his lost dog.
- How SIM swapping led to a $1.8M cyber fraud case May 10, 2025The CyberGuy advises how to protect yourself against SIM swapping, a form of identity theft by which a scammer tricks a mobile carrier into transferring a phone number.
- Fox News AI Newsletter: Where US, China stand in AI race May 10, 2025Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.
- Rice-sized robot could make brain surgery safer and less invasive May 10, 2025Robeauté’s microrobot, which is the size of a grain of rice, could change the way doctors treat brain tumors and neurological conditions and make procedures safer.
- How to send high-quality photos from any iPhone May 9, 2025Kurt the CyberGuy walks through the steps for fixing photos that appear blurry or compressed when they are sent from an iPhone to an Android phone.
- Struggling with the latest Windows 11 update? You aren’t alone May 9, 2025Kurt the CyberGuy offers some easy fixes if you're struggling with Windows 11. PC users have reported slow performance, Wi-Fi problems and other issues.
- 1.7 billion passwords leaked on dark web and why yours is at risk May 8, 2025In response to infostealer activity increasing 500% in a year and harvesting 1.7 billion user credentials, the CyberGuy offers four ways to stay safe from infostealer malware.
- See true-to-life 3D visuals without headsets or glasses May 8, 2025Looking Glass has developed a 27-inch light-field display that allows you to see digital objects in three dimensions without headsets or glasses.
- AI humanoid robot is changing the way you buy cars at dealerships May 17, 2025
Entertainment News
- Why was VAT added to private school fees? May 15, 2025The government says "every single penny" raised by the policy will be spent on state schools.
- Private schools say fees have gone up by 22% in last year May 15, 2025The Independent School Council says private school fees increased by 22.6% in January compared to a year ago.
- University suspends vice chancellor after investigation May 13, 2025The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after 'serious allegations' are raised.
- Teachers on strike over 'poor pupil behaviour' May 13, 2025Unions say some pupils are disruptive, leaving the teachers no choice.
- Teacher banned over sex with 'vulnerable' ex-pupil May 12, 2025A report says David Blight's conduct had fallen "significantly short of the standards expected".
- Concern lesson plans encouraged strangulation during sex May 12, 2025A council is criticised for a sex education presentation that was intended to be used in schools.
- School starters can't blow their noses - teachers May 12, 2025Teachers are worried some children are not school-ready and cannot carry out basic tasks.
- Family 'at breaking point' after care fight May 12, 2025Lucas, 13, from Stoke-on-Trent, has regular seizures and needs around the clock care.
- What dates are GCSE exams and when is results day 2025? May 7, 2025Your full guide to this year's GCSE exams in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Your guide to this year's A-level exams and results day April 29, 2025Everything you need to know about this year's A-level exams, grade boundaries and results day.
- How will new Ofsted school ratings work? April 28, 2025The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.
- How can you keep your child safe online? April 24, 2025Tech firms are being urged to do more to stop young people accessing unsuitable material.
- Is an early night the key to better test results? April 23, 2025Cambridge researchers find young people who sleep for longer perform better in cognitive tests.
- Britain's nursery problem: Parents still face 'childcare deserts' April 21, 2025Nursery places can difficult to find, particularly in certain areas - so why have successive governments not yet found a solution?
- 'Our dad's a teacher - this is how we deal with revision stress at home' April 18, 2025Three teenagers and their teacher dad give some top tips on how to survive the stressful exam period.
- How do I appeal my child's primary school place? April 16, 2025Parents in England, Wales and Scotland have been told which primary school their children will be going to.
- Teachers' strikes: Will there be more? April 15, 2025Union members in England will vote on strike action if the government sticks with its pay offer.
- Who can get 15 and 30 hours of free childcare? March 20, 2025Childcare support for working parents varies across the UK, depending on the child's age.
- Why was VAT added to private school fees? May 15, 2025
Health News
- MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process May 16, 2025The move is among several tweaks to the assisted dying bill which were debated by MPs.
- Witness History May 16, 2025In the 1940s vulnerable hospital patients were fed sugar to see if their teeth decayed
- Hancock ignored call to test all NHS staff, Covid inquiry hears May 15, 2025Two Nobel prize-winning scientists worried about "asymptomatic transmission" between staff and patients.
- The Inquiry May 15, 2025What is causing the rise of measles cases around the world?
- Witness History May 15, 2025In 2013 a new tax was approved in one of the world’s biggest consumers of fizzy drinks
- Overhaul needed to prevent benefit claimants suffering harm, MPs say May 15, 2025MPs say new laws and "deep-rooted cultural change" are needed at the Department for Work and Pensions.
- Helping on the farm reaps mental health benefits May 14, 2025Farm Care has "seen an impact" on youngsters' mental health on east Surrey farms.
- For, against, undecided: Three GPs give their views on assisted dying May 14, 2025GPs from different areas of England tell us how they feel about plans to legalise assisted dying.
- GPs split over assisted dying plans, BBC research suggests May 14, 2025GPs are deeply divided over assisted dying with personal beliefs shaping their views, BBC research reveals.
- Government has no clear plan for NHS England abolition, say MPs May 13, 2025Cross-party group of MPs say move is causing uncertainty at time when NHS is under huge pressure.
- New hope for patients with breast cancer gene May 13, 2025Treating patients with a drug before surgery greatly reduced the chances of the cancer coming back, a small trial found.
- Charity boss slams 'reprehensible' health trusts May 13, 2025NHS trusts "try to stop" coroners issuing Prevention of Future Death reports, an inquiry hears.
- Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50 May 13, 2025Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent or have other health conditions, a study says.
- Care providers say overseas worker crackdown 'short-sighted' May 12, 2025Many care workers say it is a rewarding job, so the task is how to get more people in the UK to apply.
- Rugby star part of campaign to better mental health May 12, 2025The England fly-half will be at the University of Surrey promoting a new set of wellbeing exercises.
- Doctor accused of falsifying artificial mesh records May 12, 2025Tony Dixon was suspended after mesh surgery was found to have caused harm to hundreds of patients.
- My bowel had to be removed after years of constipation May 12, 2025Kathryn Nicklas said embarrassment as a teenager meant she had struggled to advocate for herself.
- Rugby club hosts mental health day for pupils May 12, 2025The BBC Radio Northampton Headfest event offers children the chance to learn, relax and get moving.
- From Kardashian popcorn to pancakes - is the protein health craze worth it? May 12, 2025A rising number of food products contain claims about being a source of protein or being rich in it.
- 'WeightWatchers set me up to fail' - Why diet industry is losing to jabs like Ozempic May 10, 2025As WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy, we examine the competition it faces from weight loss jabs.
- MPs vote to allow health staff to opt out of assisted dying process May 16, 2025
Middle East News
- Spain to propose UN action on Gaza blockade at Arab League Summit May 17, 2025Sánchez announced that Spain will reportedly submit two proposals to the UN General Assembly.
- The partition parallel: Can India and Pakistan's two-state solution work in Israel? May 17, 2025The notion of a one-state solution is not viable, just as a one-state solution for India and Pakistan would have proved disastrous.
- India's Oct. 7: Ambassador J. P. Singh speaks to 'Post' on terror attacks in Kashmir May 17, 2025Diplomatic Affairs - For many in India, the attack felt like an echo of the October 7 attacks, a reminder that Islamist terrorism is a global phenomenon.
- Officials from Israel and Syria held direct talks in Azerbaijan May 17, 2025Among the Israeli officials included the IDF Operations Directorate chief Maj.-Gen. Oded Basyuk.
- Israel must stand with India in the fight against Islamic terror May 17, 2025India’s struggle with Pakistan is not new. Over the decades, Pakistan’s military and intelligence establishment has cultivated a network of jihadist organizations and terrorist proxies.
- Tal Raviv: A citizen’s journey through a national identity crisis May 17, 2025Tal Raviv expressed a clear vision of what Israelis need: They are hungry for a productive way to reach out across divides.
- World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism May 17, 2025According to a J7 report, Australia recorded a 317% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. In Germany, there were over 38 antisemitic incidents for every 1,000 Jewish residents.
- Iran's Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace May 17, 2025Trump's remarks, said Khamenei, "aren't even worth responding to." They are an "embarrassment to the speaker and the American people."
- Wine talk: Tzohar opening doors May 17, 2025Kashrut standards for wine in Israel have a long and complicated history. Tzohar is providing a private alternative to make kosher wine more accessible.
- In the kitchen with Henny: BBQ bites May 17, 2025Chimichurri sauce, beef kebabs, hot dog & veggie skewers, and gluten-free graham crackers.
- Gaza journalist faces Hamas threats and censorship May 17, 2025Gaza journalist Tawfiq Abu Jarad was threatened by Hamas. CPJ reports widespread intimidation and self-censorship among Gaza reporters.
- British police charge three Iranians in counter terrorism probe May 17, 2025British counter-terrorism police arrested eight men including seven Iranians earlier this month in two separate operations.
- Sudanese migrant worker crosses into Israel via Jordan, detained by security forces May 17, 2025The IDF investigation into the incident found that the individual was a Sudanese citizen who worked in Israel in the past, but was deported from the country.
- Hezbollah operative struck by Israeli drone in southern Lebanon May 17, 2025Strikes attributed to Israel were also reported in the Yarin area near Tyre.
- Celebrating Lag Ba’omer, a heroic chapter in Jewish history May 17, 2025During Bar Kochba’s revolt against the Romans, a terrible epidemic struck Rabbi Akiva’s students, and 24,000 men lost their lives. The epidemic suddenly stopped on Lag Ba’omer.
- Living in the present: Counting the Omer with meaning May 17, 2025Albert Einstein wrote: 'There are only two ways to live your life: One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle.'
- Sister of Israeli held hostage in Iraq meets with US hostage envoy Boehler May 17, 2025Elizabeth was kidnapped in March 2023 and is being held by the Shi’ite militia Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq.
- A looming threat to the West: Post-Hamas Gazans must be de-Hamasified May 17, 2025Discussions about post-war Gaza are centered on the question of who will govern it.
- Joe Rogan defends Ye’s ‘Heil Hitler’ song May 17, 2025“If you ban it, then people want to hear it more, and then it becomes more popular, if you talk about Jewish people, that they’re going to remove you from everything,” Rogan said.
- Early exposer of Qatari influence, calls Trump taking plane gift ‘an insult to democracy’ May 17, 2025Charles Small: It’s very problematic that Qatar is able to buy influence now in the White House, in the Senate, in Congress, in our most sacred institutions.
- Spain to propose UN action on Gaza blockade at Arab League Summit May 17, 2025
BBC News
- Three Iranian men charged under UK's National Security ActThe charges relate to a period between 14 August 2024 and 16 February 2025, police say.
- Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of GazaThe BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
- Nearly 100 people killed in Israeli attack on north Gaza, rescuers sayIt marks the largest ground assault on north Gaza since Israel resumed its offensive in March.
- US 'troubled' by humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rubio tells BBCThe secretary of state's comments come as Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 114 people, according to hospitals and rescuers
- Israel qualifies for Eurovision final after protests disrupt rehearsalIsrael's Yuval Raphael makes it to the final, alongside acts from Austria and Malta.
- Iran using criminal gangs for hit jobs abroad, court papers showOrganised gangs are paid to carry out attacks and kidnappings, evidence uncovered by the BBC reveals.
- 'I'm overjoyed to be back': Syrians face daunting rebuild after years of warThe BBC joins a convoy bringing families back to Homs, which saw some of the fiercest fighting.
- Construction sites appear in Gaza ahead of Israeli-US aid plan rejected by UN, images showSatellite images show building at sites in south Gaza after US says controversial Israeli aid plan to proceed.
- US and Iran close to nuclear deal, Trump saysSpeaking in Qatar, the US President said that Iran has "sort of" agreed to the terms of a deal.
- Pregnant Israeli woman killed in West Bank shooting attackTzeela Gez died from her injuries, but doctors were able to deliver her baby.
- BBC joins Gaza children as they are evacuated to Jordan for treatmentThe BBC's Fergal Keane accompanies children being evacuated from Gaza on their journey to Jordan.
- Trump's critics and supporters unite against Qatar plane dealThe White House has doubled down on the proposed deal which has been criticised by some of the president's top supporters.
- Israel issues major evacuation order for Palestinians sheltering in Gaza CityIsrael alleges several buildings are being used by Hamas. Local authorities and aid agencies say thousands of civilians are sheltering there.
- Israeli strikes across Gaza kill 80, hospitals and rescuers sayHospitals say 29 children and 15 women were among the dead after the northern Jabalia area were hit overnight.
- Israeli 'bunker buster' bombs used in Gaza hospital strike, experts sayCCTV footage obtained and verified by the BBC shows the moment before impact and the immediate aftermath. Munitions experts told BBC Verify that the strikes and destruction are consistent with the use of so-called "bunker buster" bombs - designed to hit underground targets. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has more.
- Trump's meeting with Sharaa, unthinkable just months ago, boosts Syrians' hopesSyria's interim leader met the US president in Riyadh after he announced he would lift sanctions on Syria.
- Human rights groups warn of 'surge' in migrant worker deaths in Saudi ArabiaWorkers are already dying from preventable workplace accidents as the country prepares to host the 2034 World Cup, reports say.
- Celebrations on the streets of Syria as US sanctions liftedCelebrations on the streets of Syria as US sanctions lifted
- Scared and malnourished - footage from Gaza shows plight of children and aftermath of Israeli strikeIsrael says it targeted top Hamas militants hiding among civilians at the Khan Younis hospital.
- Deals, handshakes and Musk - Key moments in Trump's Saudi visitUS President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip.
- Three Iranian men charged under UK's National Security Act
Financial News
- UK charges three Iranians under National Security Act May 17, 2025Accused allegedly assisted a foreign intelligence service, Metropolitan Police say
- Crypto traders who won dinner with Trump also made big profits May 17, 2025Some wallets that scooped up large chunks of the president’s token have already transferred them
- UK overtakes China as second-largest US Treasury holder May 17, 2025Fall in recorded Chinese holdings highlights Beijing’s push to diversify its reserves away from America
- The ‘Taco’ factor has spurred markets higher May 17, 2025The notion that Trump Always Chickens Out on difficult policy resulted in a strange, shaky rally
- How India’s most notorious gangster declared war on a Bollywood legend May 17, 2025The tentacles of the Bishnoi gang reach from India to Canada
- What management theory tells us about Trump’s ‘team of rivals’ May 17, 2025Elected for a second time on the promise of corporate-style government, the US president is already recasting his cabinet
- Trump returns from Middle East dealmaking to domestic economic gloom May 16, 2025After his high-profile foreign tour, the president comes home to a ratings downgrade and warnings on inflation
- Moody’s strips US of top-notch triple-A credit rating May 16, 2025Agency warns of strains caused by rising government debt and a widening budget deficit
- UK rich explore ‘10 years out, 9 years in’ to escape inheritance tax net May 16, 2025Expat Britons are no longer liable for death duties after spending a decade abroad under last year’s Budget changes
- Keir Starmer considers partial retreat on winter fuel cuts May 16, 2025UK government figures say the policy was widely blamed for Labour’s losses in this month’s local elections
- Starmer sees Farage as ‘real opponent’ in new political landscape May 16, 2025UK prime minister has told allies that the Tories are heading for the ‘end of the road’
- UK charges three Iranians under National Security Act May 17, 2025
Business News
Economic News
- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For YouStudent loan payments are scheduled to begin again this October after a pause of more than three years. Because of a Supreme Court decision last month, these payments will resume without a forgiveness plan from the Biden administration that would have wiped out up to $20,000 from some borrowers’ balances. We want to know more […]
- Congress And Biden Are Playing With Fire In The Debt Ceiling StandoffWelcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. nrakich (Nathaniel Rakich, senior elections analyst): Could an economic cataclysm be just a few weeks away? Experts are warning that could indeed happen if the U.S. doesn’t raise the debt ceiling, the statutory limit on how much money the federal government can borrow […]
- Why An Aging Population Might Not Doom The American EconomyThe American economy is booming and robust. Just look at the chart below, which shows that the overall unemployment rate — the share of people within the labor force who are without work but are looking for it — is lower than it’s been in more than 50 years: But wait! Americans just don’t want […]
- The Fed’s Fight Against Inflation Could Cost Black Workers The MostWhen the world grinded to a halt back in March 2020, one of the most tried and true rules of the U.S. economy once again reared its ugly head: When the economy goes into crisis, Black workers are disproportionately harmed — and are often the first to be affected. Unemployment spiked for everyone in April […]
- What Does the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Mean For The Economy?Welcome to FiveThirtyEight’s politics chat. The transcript below has been lightly edited. amelia.td (Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux, senior reporter): On Friday, financial regulators announced that they were taking control of Silicon Valley Bank, signaling the largest bank collapse since the global financial crisis of 2008. California regulators closed the bank and put the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation […]
- Why Is 2 Percent The Federal Reserve’s Magic Number For Inflation?Transcript Santul Nerkar: Inflation in America is high. You’ve probably noticed when you’ve gone to the grocery store or gas station. But ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones unhappy with our current 6 percent inflation rate. The Federal Reserve isn’t thrilled, either. The number that the Fed would like to see — its target inflation […]
- The Fed’s Inflation Goal Is Completely ArbitraryOver the past 18 months, inflation has dominated our understanding of the pandemic economy. Americans have endured the highest yearly price increases in four decades, from soup to nuts — literally. Even now, as experts and forecasters worry that the economy might dip into recession, observers also remain dismayed about the relative stickiness of inflation. […]
- The Perks Workers Want Also Make Them More ProductiveThree years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote and hybrid work are as popular as ever. Only 6 percent of employees able to do their jobs remotely want to return to the office full time, according to a Gallup survey published in August. The vast majority of “remote-capable” workers want to spend at […]
- Are We Headed For A Recession Or Not?Inflation isn’t under control, and we’re heading for a recession. Except, wait: The latest jobs report indicates that the labor market is healthier than it’s been in years. So maybe we’re heading for the fabled “soft landing” as the Federal Reserve tries to curb inflation. Except, wait: That jobs report was too good, which means […]
- Which Republicans Could Vote For A Debt Ceiling Increase?Nothing is certain in this life, but the United States will definitely need to raise its debt ceiling later this year to avoid a potentially calamitous debt default. On one side, President Biden and Democrats want a “clean” debt limit increase, while Republicans want future decreases in spending included in any deal. To avoid a […]
- Why So Many States Want to Ban China From Owning FarmlandThe spy balloon spotted over Montana wasn’t the first recent incident to spark fears about national security and espionage in the U.S. Only a few years ago, a Chinese billionaire named Sun Guangxin planned to build a wind farm on part of 140,000 acres his company had amassed in southwest Texas, near Laughlin Air Force […]
- How This Debt Ceiling Debate Could EndPolitical battles in Washington sometimes feature the hallmarks of a bad sequel that uses the same narrative threads as its predecessor — just with less verve and imagination. In 2023, it’s taking the form of another round of drama over the debt ceiling. Congressional Republicans say they won’t back a debt ceiling hike without spending […]
- Who Americans Usually Blame After Showdowns Over Federal SpendingPlaying chicken with the national economy is not unusual for Congress and the president. There was the time that former President Donald Trump ground the government to a halt because he wanted money for his border wall. Oh, and the time that tea party Republicans threatened to send the U.S. into debt default if Congress […]
- Rents Are Still Higher Than Before The Pandemic — And Assistance Programs Are Drying UpCleveland is one of the poorest cities in the country. It’s far from the expensive coastal cities like New York City and San Francisco, where astronomically high rents are common. Cleveland doesn’t fit the stereotype of a city people want to move to; in fact, it has been losing population since the 1950s. But since […]
- The Numbers That Defined 2022What a year 2022 has been. There was so … much … news. We saw record-high inflation, war in Ukraine, a landmark Supreme Court session, continuing effects of the pandemic, the Winter Olympics, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the World Cup and, of course, the midterms. In typical FiveThirtyEight fashion, we’ve been reflecting on […]
- The U.S. Poverty Rate Hit A Record Low — But Don’t Expect It To Stay That WayThis video is part of our series “The Numbers That Defined 2022.” Transcript One of the most important numbers of the year that you might not have heard of is 7.8 percent. That’s the share of Americans who were living in poverty in 2021, according to the most recent supplemental poverty rate, which was released […]
- Americans Generally Support Unions — And Averting A Rail StrikeWhen President Biden signed a bill to prevent a rail-worker strike this past Friday, it was only the latest in a series of union actions that have gotten national attention in the past few years. Starbucks and Amazon workers are trying to unionize around the country. Nationwide, 78,000 workers went on strike in the first […]
- Biden Is Very Unpopular. It May Not Tell Us Much About The Midterms.This week, a Siena College/New York Times poll showed President Biden with just a 33 percent approval rating, a result so poor that it touched off speculation — including from yours truly — about whether he would even run again in 2024. The Siena/New York Times number is on the low end of the polling […]
- FiveThirtyEight Is Hiring A Temporary Full-Time Video ProducerFiveThirtyEight is seeking a temporary Video Producer to join our team full-time from mid-July through mid-November. This person will pitch, storyboard and edit videos about U.S. politics, filling an important role in our coverage of the 2022 midterm elections. The Video Producer will report to and work with the Senior Video Producer to direct and […]
- We’re Hiring A Part-Time Research AssistantFiveThirtyEight is seeking a diligent, well-organized and kind Research Assistant to help track down and input polls and other election data, as well as contribute research to political stories and projects. This part-time position plays a critical role in supporting FiveThirtyEight’s political coverage and interactive projects like our presidential approval tracker and pollster ratings. You’ll […]
- Tell Us What the Resumption of Student Loan Payments Means For You
Sports News
- 2025 PGA Championship TV schedule, coverage, channel, where to watch online, golf live stream, tee timesHow to watch every memorable moment of the 2025 PGA Championship on TV or streaming live online
- Top soccer picks today: FA Cup, MLS, NWSL best bets, odds, free predictions for Saturday, May 17SportsLine soccer expert Brandt Sutton has revealed his soccer picks and best bets for Saturday, May 17
- 2025 PGA Championship tee times, pairings: Complete schedule, groupings for Round 3 on SaturdayThe leaderboard is bunched up with some heavy hitters lurking going into Moving Day at the PGA Championship
- 2025 PGA Championship odds: Surprising picks, weekend predictions from golf model that called 14 majorsSportsLine's golf model ran 10,000 simulations of the final two rounds of the PGA Championship 2025 at Quail Hollow Club
- Inside Knicks' biggest win in 25 years as Jalen Brunson, New York finish off Celtics at Madison Square GardenNew York ran away with the series on Friday with a dominant win at home
- WATCH: Knicks fans go wild outside Madison Square Garden as New York reaches first East finals in 25 yearsThe celebration was not certainly not confined to the arena on Friday night
- Why Ace Bailey is the most polarizing prospect in the 2025 NBA Draft and where the Rutgers star would fit bestThere are there are questions surrounding Bailey, who could go as high as No. 3 in next month's NBA Draft
- WNBA opening night takeaways: Napheesa Collier, Kelsey Plum shine; expansion Valkyries' inaugural game spoiledElsewhere, a number of rookies made their debut, including No. 1 pick Paige Bueckers
- Braves' Chris Sale dazzles vs. Red Sox in first start at Fenway Park since trade: 'I love it here'Sale, pitching at Fenway as a Cy Young winner, threw seven strong innings vs. his former team Friday night
- NHL Playoffs 2025: Auston Matthews powers Maple Leafs to Game 7, leads 3 Stars of the NightMatthews finally broke through and gave the Maple Leafs some life
- Preakness Stakes 2025 predictions, odds, picks, horses, time: Best bets by top expert who hit Kentucky DerbyGene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals his 2025 Preakness Stakes bets and 2025 Preakness Stakes betting strategy for Pimlico Race Course
- 2025 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, horses, post positions: Surprising picks by top Triple Crown expertWhen is the Preakness Stakes? Where is the Preakness Stakes? What time is the Preakness Stakes? The 2025 Preakness Stakes will take place on Saturday at 7:01 p.m. ET at Pimlico Race Course.
- 2025 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, horses, date, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing expertWhen is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? The annual Run for the Black-Eyed Susans takes place Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico Race Course at 7:01 p.m. ET
- Hailey Van Lith injury update: Sky rookie questionable for season opener vs. Fever, Caitlin ClarkVan Lith is dealing with a minor ankle issue
- Paige Bueckers makes WNBA debut: Wings' No. 1 overall pick says she has 'room to grow'Bueckers finished with 10 points and seven rebounds in her first WNBA game
- Celtics' playoff elimination vs. Knicks continues hard-to-believe streak for defending NBA championsHow much parity is there in the NBA right now? No reigning champ has been past the second round since 2019
- 2025 NBA playoffs schedule: Knicks vs. Pacers game times, Eastern Conference finals dates, complete bracketThe Knicks will face the Pacers starting on Wednesday
- 2025 NBA playoff bracket, schedule, scores, results: Knicks oust Celtics to reach Eastern Conference finalsFive teams remain in the 2025 NBA playoff bracket
- WATCH: Juan Soto playfully salutes booing Yankees fans in his first visit to the Bronx since joining MetsThe Mets opened a three-game series at Yankee Stadium on Friday with a loss
- What's next for Celtics? Three trades Boston could explore with core players potentially on the moveWith Jayson Tatum presumably out and a high payroll on the books, we're looking at three mock trades for Boston
- 2025 PGA Championship TV schedule, coverage, channel, where to watch online, golf live stream, tee times
Gadget News
Startup News
Domain Name News
- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024TheDomains: Luc Biggs scored a bulk sale in .ai. I have not seen that before maybe others have. Luc put together a portfolio of 68 LLL.ai domain names, the price worked out to $495 each or $33,660. He posted the sales pitch yesterday and today said that it was sold using Escrow.com. I believe but […]TheDomains
- FedEx Buys Its 3 Letter .com Ticker Symbol April 19, 2024Domain Investing: It looks like FedEx has acquired a valuable 3 letter .com domain name. Whois records show FedEx is now the owner of FDX.com. The domain name transferred to CSC, and the Whois registrant is now listed as FedEx Corporate Services, Inc. FedEx stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the FDX […]Domain Investing
- Web3 funding in Q1 2024 sees it’s first uptick since Q4 2021 April 18, 2024TheDomains: Crunchbase news is out with a report today on Web3 and the number of deals getting done. While there was an uptick in Q1 2024 they point out that venture dollars well off the highs seen in 2021-22. From the article: Web3, once the buzziest of all buzz words in the venture landscape, saw […]TheDomains
- Atom Marketplace April 18, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? / Looking for a Dot De – Budget $150 / RemoteHomeroom.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: How to optimize an E-Commerce website? – Do you have any advise you’d like to bestow upon other? Maybe you need some pointers […]DomainingTips.com
- AI Girlfriends will create a billion dollar business April 18, 2024TheDomains: When I interviewed Rick Schwartz at the beginning of the year he mentioned he purchased female first names in .ai including $20K for Betty.ai. Rick mentioned: Well, let me put it this way. One of the big sectors of Ai is virtual girlfriends. And so I have four female first names ending in Ai. […]TheDomains
- John Berryhill “Generic means nothing absent context of “for what” April 17, 2024TheDomains: One of the best participants at Namepros in my opinion is John Berryhill. John takes the time to help out on matters of intellectual property, udrp’s and other industry news. Every once in awhile he makes a reply that is worthy of a post and I think it’s important for those who don’t participate […]TheDomains
- Squadhelp Rebrands as Atom with Atom.com April 17, 2024Domain Investing: Squadhelp announced a complete rebrand this morning. The company is now known as Atom, and it acquired the Atom.com domain name in advance of the announcement. I believe Atom is a superior brand name than Squadhelp. This is a nice example of a company’s growth leading to an investment in its future via […]Domain Investing
- Nissan Going after Nissan.ai April 16, 2024Domain Investing: Nissan is an automaker that uses NissanUSA.com for its website here in the US. The reason it uses an off-brand domain name is because it lost a very long legal battle to try and wrest control of Nissan.com. That domain name had long been owned by a man named Uzi Nissan, who had […]Domain Investing
- Sedo weekly domain name sales led by Xash.com April 16, 2024TheDomains: Sedo released their weekly domain name sales and Xash.com led the way at $39,000. PokerPlus.com was second at 25,000 Euro, ($26,801) seller acquired for just $737. Kiffen.com was third at 22,450, ($23,885). 23 .com sales 20 cctld sales 3 other tld sales Domain name Date Price Currency .COM […]TheDomains
- How Many Battle for Shared Control of Amazon.com? April 16, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 / Managing Dan, GoDaddy, and Afternic / Findbelow.com Appraisal and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: GPT Domain Wanted – Budget $1,000 – Check your domain portfolios and see if you have what they are looking for. Should be […]DomainingTips.com
- Using AI For Background Image April 15, 2024Domain Investing: I acquired a domain name last week, and once it transferred to GoDaddy, I set up a custom landing page using Carrd. Instead of buying a stock photo for its background image, I decided to test an AI image generator to save some money. In my paid Chat GPT account, I searched for […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Dot Com – Budget $500 April 14, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal / Domain Brokers of Afternic / Why some companies spend $1 Million on a domain name s and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Electrician.jobs Appraisal – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? Do you think it holds […]DomainingTips.com
- Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free for-sale landing pages with Buy Now, Escrow.com, PayPal integration, & more! / Small town changes it’s domain(s) and extension(s) for security reasons / Bots invading Facebook domain groups in large numbers and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free for-sale landing pages with […]DomainingTips.com
- Androidhack.site For Sale April 12, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Free Expired Names / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $7,000 / Variant.com Sold for $118,001 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Free Expired Names – If you are looking for a place to start check out these domain names. Even if you already […]DomainingTips.com
- It’s All About the Time You Put into It April 11, 2024Domain Investing: A few years ago, my wife jokingly described my daily work lifestyle as leisurely. In some ways, I thought of that as a badge of honor. I built my business in a way that gave me ample time during the day to run, play tennis, ride my bike, drive the kids after school, […]Domain Investing
- Looking for Anything – Budget $100/ Per Domain April 11, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org / Hackers Alert / Check Out 101Domain and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Evaluation of LoveMatch.org – While dot com is still king, and would’ve been better, this is still a good find. They could at least be looking for […]DomainingTips.com
- Spatial Sidebar™ and Spatial Scrolling™ April 9, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain / HiHonor.com upgrades to Honor.com / Preventing Fraud Reminder and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Looking for Dot Xyz – Budget $1,500/ Domain – They are looking for a one word domain name. It needs to have at least 70 registered extensions. […]DomainingTips.com
- NationalRightToLifeNews.org Sold for $23,100 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / EBOO.com Sold for $20,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: Appraisal of DrillingGPT.com – How would you value this domain name in today’s market? I believe it could at least go for […]DomainingTips.com
- MeineKreuzfahrt.de Sold for $16,262 April 7, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $5,000 / Specter.com Sold for $33,000 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: CommercialSpaceIndustry.com Appraisal – While it maybe long it could be used as a blog, or reports. What do you think? Dot Com Wanted […]DomainingTips.com
- Trillion.xyz Sold for $29,988 April 6, 2024DomainingTips.com: Today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal / Dot Com Wanted – Budget $1,000 / 637.cc Sold for $11,500 and More… Here are the new discussions that caught my eye in the domain community today: WebcamJourney.com Appraisal – Check out this two word domain name. Do you think it has any value in today’s market? Dot Com Wanted – Budget […]DomainingTips.com
- Luc Biggs sells a bulk lot of 68 LLL.ai domain names April 19, 2024
Discover the latest breaking news and stay informed with our comprehensive coverage of current events. Our free, breaking news website delivers real-time updates on politics, world affairs, business, technology, entertainment, and more. Dive into insightful articles written by our expert journalists, providing in-depth analysis and unbiased reporting. Whether you’re seeking the latest headlines or in-depth investigative pieces, our platform is your go-to source for accurate and timely news. Stay connected and engaged with our user-friendly interface, ensuring you never miss a crucial story. Trust us to bring you the news that matters, delivered with precision and relevance. Join our growing community of informed readers and experience news reporting at its finest.
Explore the NewsNucleus news portal for a diverse range of topics, including health, business, science, lifestyle, and sports. Our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality content that captivates and informs. Uncover exclusive interviews, compelling features, and thought-provoking opinion pieces that provide a 360-degree view of the stories shaping our world. With a focus on accuracy and reliability, we strive to be your primary source for breaking news and in-depth insights. Navigate seamlessly through our website to discover trending stories and thoughtfully curated content tailored to your interests. Trust us to keep you ahead of the curve with late-breaking news articles that ensure you’re always in the know. Embrace a news experience that combines accessibility, relevance, and credibility. Welcome to NewsNucleus, your one-stop destination for late breaking news that resonates throughout the world.