U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with Ecuador's Minister of Interior John Reinberg, not shown, speaks during a press briefing at the Ecuadorian Presidential Palace, Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Quito, Ecuador. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)2025-08-20T20:48:38Z WASHINGTON (AP) A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with the Trump administration and stayed a lower courts order keeping in place temporary protections for 60,000 migrants from Central America and Nepal. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco granted the emergency stay pending an appeal as immigrants rights advocates allege that the administration acted unlawfully in ending Temporary Protected Status designations for people from Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal. Temporary Protected Status is a designation that can be granted by the Homeland Security secretary, preventing migrants from being deported and allowing them to work. The Trump administration has aggressively sought to remove the protection, thus making more people eligible for removal. Its part of a wider effort by the administration to carry out mass deportations of immigrants.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)2025-08-20T20:23:39Z WASHINGTON (AP) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence will dramatically reduce its workforce and cut its budget by more than $700 million annually, the Trump administration announced Wednesday.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said in a statement, Over the last 20 years, ODNI has become bloated and inefficient, and the intelligence community is rife with abuse of power, unauthorized leaks of classified intelligence, and politicized weaponization of intelligence. She said the intelligence community must make serious changes to fulfill its responsibility to the American people and the U.S. Constitution by focusing on our core mission: find the truth and provide objective, unbiased, timely intelligence to the President and policymakers.The reorganization is part of a broader administration effort to rethink its evaluation of foreign threats to American elections, a topic that has become politically loaded given President Donald Trumps long-running resistance to the intelligence communitys assessment that Russia interfered on his behalf in the 2016 election. In February, for instance, Attorney General Pam Bondi disbanded an FBI task force focused on investigating foreign influence operations, including those that target U.S. elections. The Trump administration also has made sweeping cuts at the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which oversees the nations critical infrastructure, including election systems. Gabbards efforts to downsize the agency she leads is in keeping with the cost-cutting mandate the administration has employed since its earliest days, when Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency oversaw mass layoffs of the federal workforce. Its the latest headline-making move by a key official who just a few months ago had seemed out of favor with Trump over her analysis of Irans nuclear capabilities but who in recent weeks has emerged as a key loyalist. Shes released a series of documents meant to call into question the legitimacy of the intelligence communitys findings on Russian election interference in 2016, and this week, at Trumps direction, revoked the security clearances of 37 current and former government officials. The ODNI in the past has joined forces with other federal agencies to debunk and alert the public to foreign disinformation intended to influence U.S. voters.For example, it was involved in an effort to raise awareness about a Russian video that falsely depicted mail-in ballots being destroyed in Pennsylvania that circulated widely on social media in the weeks before the 2024 presidential election.Notably, Gabbard said she would be refocusing the priorities of the Foreign Malign Influence Center, which her office says on its website is focused on mitigating threats to democracy and U.S. national interests from foreign malign influence. It wasnt clear from Gabbards release or fact sheet exactly what the changes would entail, but Gabbard noted its hyper-focus on work tied to elections and said the center was used by the previous administration to justify the suppression of free speech and to censor political opposition.AP writer Ali Swenson contributed reporting. ERIC TUCKER Tucker covers national security in Washington for The Associated Press, with a focus on the FBI and Justice Department. twitter mailto AAMER MADHANI Madhani covers the White House for The Associated Press. He is based in Washington. twitter mailto

Lyle, left, and Erik Galen Menendez sit in a Beverly Hills, Calif., courtroom, May 14, 1990. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)2025-08-20T19:28:28Z LOS ANGELES (AP) Lyle and Erik Menendez are scheduled to face separate parole hearings beginning Thursday in California and depending on the outcomes could eventually be released from prison nearly 30 years after being convicted of killing their parents.A panel of parole officers will evaluate each of the brothers via videoconference. Theyll appear from prison in San Diego.In 1995, a jury convicted both brothers of first-degree murder in the 1989 murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez inside their Los Angeles-area home. The brothers were sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996.They became eligible for parole after a Los Angeles judge in May reduced their sentences from life in prison without the possibility of parole to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole under California law because they were under the ages of 26 when they committed their crimes. Who are the Menendez brothers and what did they do?Lyle and Erik Menendez are the sons of Jose and Kitty Menendez. Jose Menendez, a Cuban-American business executive who at one time was an executive at RCA Records, moved his family from Princeton, New Jersey, to California when his sons were teenagers.On Aug. 20, 1989, Lyle Menendez dialed 911 to report the shotgun-killings of their parents inside their home. Both brothers told investigators that the murders were related to the Mafia or had something to do with their fathers business dealings. At the time, Erik was 18 and Lyle was 21. With access to the familys wealth, the brothers spent small fortunes on Rolex watches, cars and houses. But two months after the killings, Erik Menendez confessed to his psychologist that he and his brother killed their parents. What were the brothers charged with?They were arrested early the following year and each charged with first-degree murder. The brothers claimed their father had emotionally and sexually abused them since childhood. Prosecutors contended that getting hold of their fathers money was the motive behind the couples killings.The brothers first trial started in 1993. Their attorneys never disputed the pair killed their parents, but argued that they acted out of self-defense. Their trials resulted in hung juries. In 1995, a jury convicted both brothers of three counts, including first-degree murder, plus lying in-wait and special circumstance allegations. They were sentenced to life in prison without parole in 1996. How did they spend their years in prison?For years after their conviction, the brothers filed petitions for appeals of their cases while in prison. State and federal judges denied the petitions.The brothers have gotten an education, participated in self-help classes and started various support groups for fellow prisoners.They also launched a prison beautification project inspired by the Norwegian approach to incarceration that believes rehabilitation in humane prisons surrounded by nature leads to successful reintegration into society, even for those who have committed terrible crimes.Over the years, the Menendez case continued to fascinate the public and the young, handsome brothers became celebrities of sorts. They became the subjects of true crime shows, including last years nine-episode crime drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story on Netflix. A few weeks after that was aired, then-LA County District Attorney George Gascn announced he was reviewing new evidence in the case. On Oct. 24, 2024, prosecutors said they will petition the court to resentence the brothers. In May 2025, an LA County Superior Court judge granted them a new sentence of 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. What will the parole board consider?Erik and Lyle Menendez will be evaluated, individually, by a panel of two or three parole hearing officers. Eriks hearing is scheduled Thursday morning. Lyles will be held Friday.The board will assess whether the brothers pose an unreasonable risk of danger to society if released, considering factors like criminal history, motivation for the crime, signs of remorse, behavior while in prison and plans for the future, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.Nearly all of the Menendez family support the brothers release from prison. Milton Andersen, the brothers uncle who opposed their release, died from cancer in March. Could one receive parole and not the other?The brothers have separate hearings and will be evaluated independently of each other. Los Angeles trial attorney David Ring has said if one brother was a troublemaker in prison and the other wasnt, its conceivable that one could stay locked up while the other is freed. But Ring, whos not involved with the Menendez case, said thats unlikely.How soon could they get out?If granted parole, it could be months before the brothers are released from prison. The chief legal counsel has 120 days to review the case. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom then has 30 days to affirm or deny the parole. If he approves it, they could then leave prison. Newsom has not made any statements indicating his position on the case, but said during a May press conference that he has both approved and rejected decisions by the parole board before. Where will they go if released?Thats not clear. The brothers family members, who have spoken out in favor of their release, havent shared details about where the brothers might live. RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

The Department of Defense sent an email to civilian employees Wednesday asking them to sign up for a volunteer force that will help both Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection with Donald Trumps mass deportation campaign. A job application page says the Department of Defense's civilian employees would be deployed to ICE and CBP sites and that they may be expected to work under austere conditions.The Secretary of Defense has authorized DoD civilian employees to participate in details to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to contribute to its operations along the Southern Border and its internal immigration enforcement activities, the email, seen by 404 Media, says. Selected Department employees will have a chance to offer critical support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) as they fulfill the Presidents intent to ensure a safe and orderly immigration system.The Department of Defense has roughly 950,000 civilian employees.The email suggests that DHS is trying to recruit from within the Department of Defense for CBP and ICE, which has a vastly expanded budget and has been trying to hire new agents at a huge scale. The email, which was addressed to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES, asks current civilian Department of Defense employees to apply for the force on the USA Jobs website. The application page says the employees would be working largely in support roles at facilities along the U.S. border or ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States Locations will extend to other geographic areas according to the need. Conditions at some locations could be austere. Deployment locations are based on need and are not negotiable.At the discretion of ICE and CBP, Detailees will be assigned to perform some or all of the following duties at the several ICE and CBP facilities throughout the interior of the United States:Data Entry: Enter and maintain data elements in relevant information systems;Operational Planning Support: Assist ICE and CBP in developing concepts of operation and campaign plans to execute internal arrests and raids as well as patrols along the Southwest Border (SWB);Processing and Throughput Logistics: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the physical flow of detained illegal aliens from arrest to deportation, as well as manage associated data;Logistical Support: Assist ICE and CBP in managing the logistical planning to move law enforcement personnel, operational capabilities, and support equipment across the United States to improve efficiencies and the effectiveness of operations.In recent weeks, the Trump administration deployed the Marines to Los Angeles and deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington D.C. The Los Angeles deployments were in response to widespread protests against ICE raids in the city, but the military itself was not conducting immigration enforcement.The email references a June memo sent by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to "senior Pentagon leadership" that reads "In support of the President' s priority of securing our borders, I am authorizing the detail of Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to support its operations at the United States southern border and with internal immigration enforcement."

A gay couple in San Francisco is raising doubts about the response by cops to a hate-motivated attack they experienced in the citys Castro district.On July 30, Devin Shaffer was holding hands with his husband, Bee Kittipalo, as they walked through the San Francisco gayborhood where they reside. At around 10 pm on that Wednesday night, Shaffer got popped in the side of the head with an egg, he told the Bay Area Reporter. Related Slain trans woman deadnamed & misgendered by police: She needs to be recognized for who she was When he told off the group of teens who hit him, they called him an anti-gay slur and began to throw more eggs. It felt like a paintball, he said. Shaffer was hit behind his ear and neck, according to his husband. The couple called 911. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today SFPD officers arrived 15 minutes later, and according to Shaffer, they dissuaded me from a report because it would take more time for them.By Shaffers account, the responding officers gave him a choice: file a report then or allow the officers to pursue the suspects. Anxious to see his assailants caught, Shaffer chose the latter.But then Shaffer and his husband watched incredulously as officers took off in the opposite direction from where their attackers fled.When cops left the scene, they did not go in that direction, Shaffer said. The teens on bikes were going westbound, but the cops went eastbound.An accounting of the incident shared by SFPD backs up Shaffers recollection of events, to a point.Reached for comment, a police spokesperson said that body-worn camera video showed the officers offered to write a report, but told the victims that they could look for the suspects instead. Shaffer and Kittipalo said theyd prefer police try to apprehend the suspects.The spokesperson said, To me, it didnt feel like discouragement on the officers part to take the time to file a report. But the choice the couple was given, combined with officers heading away from where the suspects fled, indicated to Shaffer that, They had something more important to do. Thats how I took it.In fact, a report of the incident was produced at some point after the attack occurred, although SFPD didnt say when or by whom. It skirts the issue of the cops heading in the opposite direction from the perpetrators.Officers arrived on scene and met the reporting party who stated that a group of unknown juveniles on bicycles approached him and his husband, threw eggs at them and used homophobic slurs before fleeing westbound on 18th Street towards Noe, an SFPD Public Information Officer shared. Officers searched the area for the suspects to no avail. The reporting party declined medical treatment and further police action at the time of the call for service. Shaffer said hes at least grateful theres a public accounting of the attack, however it reached official records.I would say Im grateful they have all that information. Thats reassuring. What I was frustrated by was the language they used that was misleading. I was under the impression no report would be possible to make. That was the thing that upset me the most.The alleged assailants have yet to be apprehended.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Show me how good its gonna get today, God. Dear universe, you have permission to amaze me, Joseph Reaves said at the top of his program. Something amazing is gonna happen to me today. Reaves Hella Black, Hella Queer, Hella Christian, is a fully Black, fully Queer, fully Human, fully Divine iHeartRadio podcast that touches [...]The post GLAADs Darian Aaron Talks Faith, Race and Family in iHeartRadio Interview first appeared on GLAAD.

Everyone knows the gays love horror.Just as summer starts to come to a close, Weapons is the thrilling and terrifying blockbuster hit that fans around the world can't get enough of.15 years into his career, Clayton Farris is grateful and proud to bring queer representation to the big screen as a bisexual actor himself. The star portrays Terry, the husband of Principal Marcus Miller."I didn't audition for Weapons! It came to me out of nowhere, and I think we're going to get some pretty iconic queer characters out of Terry and his partner. That's what I can say," Farris tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Since his humble beginnings, the star has been inspired by the resilience, artistry, and courage that define queer folks in the entertainment industry."So much creativity comes from the LGBTQ+ community, and I want to be a part of that! I want to embrace it, and I want to celebrate it. It's so brave in this world to be authentic and be yourself, no matter who that is. That is bravery!"Although Weapons has gays gagging in the theater, Farris is happy to note that one of his other previous roles certainly resonated with the queer community in a big way."I had a role back in the day when Lady Gaga was on American Horror Story, where I was opposite Lady Gaga, so I'm like... also gay rights!"Weapons is playing now in theaters worldwide. To see the full interview with Clayton Farris, check out the video at the top of the page.

When it comes to queer nightlife, most film portrayals lean polished, if not sanitized. For director Nico Blanco, that didnt sit right. His new short film Cowboy, Choker, Harness & Heart, co-directed with Julia Ponce Daz, dives headfirst into the mess, intimacy, and humor that pulse inside a club bathroom stall.Building a Story Out of ChaosThe spark came from one of Blancos own dates, where both partners flirted with strangers mid-outing. Instead of smoothing the edges, he leaned into the chaos. I rarely see queer nightlife shown as it really is, Blanco said. I wanted to capture that play and self-discovery.When he pitched the idea to Ponce Daz, then a classmate at the American Film Institute, she was all in, on one condition: the title needed an upgrade.A Partnership Fueled by DesireThe directors had already collaborated in different roles at AFI and found themselves drawn to similar themes. For Ponce Daz, character depth became her way in. I wasnt the teams party girl, she joked. But I could dig into the characters, their desires colliding in this tight, specific space.Together, they landed on a guiding phrase: desire always wins. That theme became the films anchor.Recreating the Club BathroomThough set in a gritty bathroom, the team built the environment from scratch. Designer Marina Perez and cinematographer Olivia Segarra meticulously crafted every detail, down to cracked mirrors and scuffed postersto capture authenticity while giving the directors flexibility in lighting and camera movement.Its funny, because both of us usually prefer shooting on location, Ponce Daz said. But it became clear a built set would let us choreograph and still keep that raw energy.Casting From the Dance FloorInstead of relying solely on auditions, Blanco and Ponce Daz went straight into nightlife itself. Street casting not only shaped the films ensemble but redefined entire characters. Mistress, played by Amina Lakin, was rewritten once she was cast. We always wanted the film to reflect the real queers who make nightlife what it is, Blanco said.For Ponce Daz, scouting was both thrilling and nerve-wracking. Id spot someone magnetic, then shove Nico to go talk to them, she laughed.Balancing Improvisation and StructureWith only two shooting days, the team had to carefully choreograph scenes while leaving space for improvisation. That tension mirrored the film itself: structured yet unpredictable. When filming intimacy, you have to give actors the freedom to find what feels natural, Ponce Daz said.The edit leaned into this chaotic spirit. Working with editor Colton Warren, the directors trimmed down material to highlight the films kinetic energy, later adding original music from Lakin to give it its pulse.An Ending That SurprisesOriginally, Blanco envisioned a breakup finale. But with input from Ponce Daz and Segarra, the ending evolved into something less expected: a reflection of desires transformative, and often funny, power. The credit scene, featuring Mistress in a bathroom moment worthy of John Waters, is now one of their favorite touches.Whats NextBoth filmmakers are moving into features while still trading notes on each others work. Blanco recently premiered a new short, Mientime, at Newfest, while Ponce Daz is developing Digital Dolls, a Spanish coming-of-age story exploring early-2000s internet communities.Still, both hinted their partnership is far from over. As Blanco put it: Id love to co-direct another sexy, sad queer story with Julia.Ponce Daz didnt miss a beat: That might be my favorite genre of all time.Source

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09042-7A benchtop fusion reactor, called the Thunderbird Reactor, is described, showing that electrochemically loading a metal lattice with deuterium could enhance nuclear fusion rates when that metal is also bombarded by deuterium ions.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09424-xThe activity of the tumour-suppressor protein p53 is repressed in the thymus to augment fluctuations in background chromatin accessibility as a means of mediating ectopic gene expression and immune tolerance.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09349-5Abrupt changes are developing across Antarcticas ice, ocean and biological systems; some of these changes are intensifying faster than equivalent Arctic changes, potentially irreversibly, and their interactions are expected to worsen other impacts across the Antarctic environment and global climate system.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09431-yGenetic engineering of a yeast strain provides rare but essential pollen sterols for honeybee colonies.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02546-2In high-income nations, immigrants earn substantially less than do people born in those countries, mainly because of a lack of access to high-paying jobs. Addressing this economic disparity will require policy efforts that expand access to better-paying occupations and firms rather than just enforcing policies of equal pay for equal work.

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A Texas Legislative Committee heard for the first time from the parents who demanded better flood warning systems, better training and equipment for camps near the river.

The long-stalled project near Jerusalem, known as E1, further fragments West Bank lands envisioned as part of a Palestinian state, advancing a goal of Israeli hard-liners.

The former president suggested that Democrats opposing G.O.P. efforts in Texas and elsewhere should advance their own gerrymandering plans.

A Morris County resident may have contracted the illness locally, which would be the first known instance in decades of someone being exposed while in the state.

In 1962, she started a software company at her dining room table with a revolutionary idea: to create a place where women could find a work-life balance.

Texas Democrats returned to the state after a two-week standoff, enabling Republicans to advance their redistricting plan, which critics argue will dilute minority representation. What do you think?Theres nothing like coming home under duress.Randy McNally, Business DelegatorAnd people say the Democratic party is ineffectual.Kristen Sizemore, Culinary NovelistBarbecuell do that.John Gengler, Fingerprint ReplicatorThe post Texas Democrats Return To State appeared first on The Onion.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas to medical providers who offer gender-affirming care to transgender youth, demanding that they provide private information on their young patients. The subpoenas demand billing documents, communication with drug manufacturers, patients Social Security numbers, addresses, emails, Zoom recordings, voicemails, encrypted text messages, as well as every writing or record of whatever type doctors have made from January 2020 to the current day, The Washington Post reported.While Attorney General Pam Bondi admitted last month to sending 20 subpoenas to hold medical professionals and organizations that mutilated children in the service of a warped ideology accountable, she didnt specify which organizations and individuals received the subpoenas. Anonymous informants told the aforementioned publication that some of the subpoena recipients (who got the subpoenas in June) operate in states with laws protecting gender-affirming care for youth. One trans civil rights activist called the incident an unprecedented and disgusting violation of medical privacy. Related Hospitals are ending their trans youth programs at an accelerating rate [The government] is using its investigative powers to target medical providers based on a disagreement about medical treatment rather than violations of the law, Jacob T. Elberg, a former federal prosecutor specializing in health care fraud, told The Washington Post. He added that the DOJ must show that the information it demanded is relevant to a legitimate law enforcement probe.The publication contacted numerous clinics and professionals offering gender-affirming care for youth, but none would say whether they had received a subpoena, citing fears of violent threats or government retaliation. Other hospitals have been closing their trans youth clinics and erasing any mention of gender-affirming care from their web pages to avoid federal threats to cut funding or pursue prosecutorial charges. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today The subpoena is a breathtakingly invasive government overreach, said Jennifer L. Levi, senior director of transgender and queer rights at the LGBTQ+ legal advocacy group GLAD Law. Its specifically and strategically designed to intimidate health care providers and health care institutions into abandoning their patients.Fewer than 3,000 teens nationwide receive puberty blockers or hormone replacement therapy,according to a 2025 JAMA analysisof private insurance data,The Post noted. Responding to the news, transgender civil rights lawyer Alejandra Caraballo wrote via Bluesky, This is an unprecedented and disgusting violation of medical privacy, adding, The fact that no lawsuit has been commenced challenging these subpoenas in court is ominous. My best guess is that many of the providers have complied and now DOJ is potentially sitting on the records of thousands of trans youth covering everything from therapy notes to pre- and post-op photos.Though there is no federal law banning gender-affirming care, the current presidential administration has sought to eradicate the practice through a January executive order (that has since been blocked by several courts). The order instructed the DOJ to extend the time that patients and parents can sue gender-affirming doctors and to use laws against false advertising to prosecute any entity that may be misleading the public about the long-term effects of gender-affirming care.In April, Bondi issued a memo to DOJ employees, telling them to investigate and prosecute cases of minors accessing gender-affirming care as female genital mutilation (FGM); even though hospitals dont conduct such female genital surgeries. The memo threatened to jail doctors for 10 years if they provide gender-affirming care to young people. Gender-affirming care is supported by all major medical associations in the U.S., including the American Medical Association, the Endocrine Society, and the American Academy of Pediatrics, as safe and life-saving for young people with gender dysphoria.One doctor interviewed by The Washington Post called the federal governments crusade against gender-affirming care a toxic plan that will force some patients to detransition, potentially forcing them into adverse psychological and physical effects, including increased anxiety, depression, and the development of unwanted physical changes.This goes way beyond any degree of moral or ethical dilemma that any of us have ever experienced, the doctor said. It is completely scientifically and medically unfounded.Republican attorneys general in Texas and Tennessee have demanded similar patient information from providers of youth-centered gender-affirming care outside of their states, but they dropped their demands after courts blocked their efforts.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Lets be real, the world is a dark place right now, and getting through the week can be tough. But when youre in the middle of hump day, staring down the barrel of two more work days before the blessed weekend comes, what you need is a good distraction.Lucky for us, hot celebrities have been busy posting sexy gym selfies, nearly naked vacation pics, a Calvin Klein underwear ad, and, of course, that Austin Butler Mens Health cover that is driving everyone wild.2025 is the worst, but scrolling through these sinfully spicy photos of sexy celebrity boys will keep you busy and your spirits high until the weekend comes and you can jump on the apps to find a little fun of your own.Austin Butler@menshealthmagAustin Butler gained 35 pounds to play an alcoholic former baseball player in Darren Aronofsky Caught Stealing. Celebrity trainer Beth Lewis, whos responsible for sculpting Hugh Jackmans Wolverine bod, had Butler balancing on a BOSU ball, doing one-arm kettlebell moves, and doing a ton of hip thrusters, Butler says. He loved the regimen because the movements felt functional and had benefit both in his current everyday life and in the long run. Read more about how Butler transforms his body in his cover story at the link in our bio.Tom Holland's Men's Health cover showed us just how hot they can be, but Austin Butler's cover is our new fave.More Austin Butler (@) We can't get enough!And yes, more Austin! (@) No idea what Enemies is about, but we will be SEATED when it hit theaters.Taylor Zakhar Perez, Carlos Eric Lopez, Michael Cimino, and Brandon Perea (@) We love a gym selfie, and these boys with their bulging biceps did not disappoint.Taylor Zakhar Perez, Michael Cimino, and Brandon Perea (@) These boys can't seem to get enough of each other, and we can't get enough of them!Bruno AlcantaraSee on InstagramIf you are not watching this Drag Race Pit Crew leader's hot new show, you are missing out on some steamy action. Charlie Gillespie (@) We've never been jealous of a guitar before, but a nude Charlie Gillespie will do that to you!MinGyu KimSee on InstagramCalvin Klein underwear ads never disappoint. Pangina HealsSee on InstagramWe're drooling over both versions of the Drag Race alum!Lil Nas XSee on InstagramOur only complaint is how small the photo is. Australian Firefighters@australianfirefightersFor the first time ever our Firefighers are coming to SHANGHAI! Pet Fair Asia Hall W3 Booth C21 We are coming to @petfairasia with our Gold Coast pals @ezydog to showcase what we are all about! Durability, Safety, Good Times and Cuddles! Come see @australianfirefighters and @ezydog from 20-24th August! **2026 CALENDARS AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER** www.australianfirefighterscalendar.com #australianfirefighterscalendar #fireman #realfirefighters #dogsApparently, the way into our hearts (and pants) is hot firefighters with dogs.Andrew Garfield (@) Happy birthday to Spider-Man and his muscles!Anthony Keyvan (@) We LOVE a man in tiny short shorts.Luis Capecchi (@) Some people love summer because of the sun, longer days, and warm ocean water. We love it because hot celebs show off their summer bods on beach vacations. Aaron Stone Pierre (@) Thicc thighs save lives.Taylor Zakhar Perez (@) Don't judge us for how many times Taylor Zakhar Perez is on this list! Judge us for how many times we've watched this GIF in a row.Gavin Newsom (@) Is this AI-created nonsense? Yes. But now we're wondering what the governor of California looks like under those suits.Bad Bunny (@) Bad Bunny dwerking? Yes please!Zane Phillips (@) Suddenly, we're very into arm pits.

Love is love, according to King Princess, who wrote that in the caption of a photo of herself and her Nine Perfect Strangers co-star Christine Baranski a post that is adding fuel to the fire of speculation that the duo are dating, at least according to every sapphic on social media.See on InstagramThis post did not fly under the radar with fans, who immediately clocked it and began celebrating, including actor Hannah Einbender, who reposted the photo with a caption of her own: do i even need to say it, wrote the Hacks star. (@) King Princesss post comes on the heels of months of sapphics online speculating about the duo, who frequently appear cozy posing together on the red carpet. (@) (@) The two first met on the set of Nine Perfect Strangers, and their connection is one that King Princess has described as a mind meld. In that same interview, the two joked about their first date.Our first datelets give them something to talk about, joked Baranski. We actually got dressed up and finally had dinner. I remember we went to this chic, French-y watering hole. We sat at the bar, ordered our martinis, and suddenly were talking about our grandmothers who deeply affected and influenced our lives. I think thats where we profoundly bonded.This week, they took their bond to New York for a performance of Mamma Mia, where they were photographed holding hands.It was this photo that King Princess reposted, leading many to believe that the couple had just officially hard-launched their age-gap romance.This isnt the first time the two have attended Broadway performances together; previously, they attended a showing of Oh, Mary! last August. (@) (@) Whether or not King Princess is just having fun with the speculation or if this is a real relationship, we support seeing these two together in any capacity.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09375-3Observations of SN 2021yfj reveal that its progenitor is a massive star stripped down to its O/Si/S core, which remarkably continued to expel vast quantities of silicon-, sulfur-, and argon-rich material before the explosion, informing us that current theories for how stars evolve are too narrow.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09394-0Environmental transmission electron microscopy reveals distinct atomistic pathways for the reduction of NiO to metallic nickel by CO and H2, with H2 more effective in transforming the entire bulk material.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02600-zNutritionally complete food for honeybees (Apis mellifera) has been generated by engineering yeast to produce rare but essential sterol molecules found in pollen. Honeybee colonies fed with the yeast-supplemented diet produced offspring for longer periods than did those fed sterol-deficient diets. This approach makes it possible to rear honeybees without pollen.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09370-8Perineural invasion and cancer-induced nerve injury of tumour-associated nerves are associated with poor response to anti-PD-1 therapy, which can be reversed by combining anti-PD-1 therapy with anti-inflammatory interventions.

Nature, Published online: 20 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02606-7Many cancer-driving mutations disable a key checkpoint in the cells cycle between growth and division, resulting in unchecked activity of the E2F family of transcription factor proteins. A set of compounds developed to directly block key regulators of the cell cycle called cyclins can suppress the growth of cancers driven by high E2F activity.

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A flower is posted on a direction sign to Umpqua Community College, Oct. 2, 2015, in Roseburg, Ore. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)2025-08-20T22:31:00Z An Oregon man has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree manslaughter following a fatal crash with a bus carrying a community college softball team that left a player and the teams head coach dead, according to court documents filed Wednesday.The petition to enter a guilty plea, filed in Coos County Circuit Court, shows Dowdy also pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree assault, five counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of driving under the influence and one count of driving with a suspended license.The attorney listed for Dowdy in court records, Jennifer Leigh Leseberg, did not immediately respond to requests seeking comment.Dowdy was driving his pickup truck on April 18 when he crossed a center line and crashed into a bus carrying 10 members of the Umpqua Community College softball team, state police said. Jami Strinz, 46, described on the schools website as the head softball coach, was driving the Chevrolet Express bus. Police said she was later declared dead at a hospital. Kiley Jones, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. The freshman from Nampa, Idaho, played first base, according to the athletics departments website. The team was traveling from a game in Coos Bay, according to a statement from the school. Stay up to date with the latest U.S. news by signing up to our WhatsApp channel. The other eight occupants of the bus received moderate to serious injuries, according to police. Dowdy also was injured and was admitted to a hospital, state police said. It wasnt immediately clear what type of injuries he had. The Coos County Jail roster shows he was booked on April 21.Dowdys sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11. CLAIRE RUSH Rush is an Associated Press reporter covering Oregon state government and general news in the Pacific Northwest more broadly. twitter mailto

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Tibetan sheep graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western China's Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)2025-08-20T23:01:35Z TALATAN, China (AP) High on the Tibetan plateau, Chinese government officials last month showed off what they say will be the worlds largest solar farm when completed 610 square kilometers (235 square miles), the size of the American city of Chicago.China has been installing solar panels at a blistering pace, far faster than anywhere else in the world, and the investment is starting to pay off. A study released Thursday found that the countrys carbon emissions edged down 1% in the first six months of the year compared to a year earlier, extending a trend that began in March 2024.The good news is Chinas carbon emissions may have peaked well ahead of a government target of doing so before 2030. But China, the worlds biggest emitter of greenhouse gases, will need to bring them down much more sharply to play its part in slowing global climate change. For China to reach its declared goal of carbon neutrality by 2060, emissions would need to fall 3% on average over the next 35 years, said Lauri Myllyvirta, the Finland-based author of the study and lead analyst at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.China needs to get to that 3% territory as soon as possible, he said. Chinas emissions have fallen even as it uses more electricityChinas emissions have fallen before during economic slowdowns. Whats different this time is electricity demand is growing up 3.7% in the first half of this year but the increase in power from solar, wind and nuclear has easily outpaced that, according to Myllyvirta, who analyzes the most recent data in a study published on the U.K.-based Carbon Brief website. Were talking really for the first time about a structural declining trend in Chinas emissions, he said. A bird rests on a cable strung between solar panels in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) A bird rests on a cable strung between solar panels in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More China installed 212 gigawatts of solar capacity in the first six months of the year, more than Americas entire capacity of 178 gigawatts as of the end of 2024, the study said. Electricity from solar has overtaken hydropower in China and is poised to surpass wind this year to become the countrys largest source of clean energy. Some 51 gigawatts of wind power was added from January to June.Li Shuo, the director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute in Washington, described the plateauing of Chinas carbon emissions as a turning point in the effort to combat climate change. This is a moment of global significance, offering a rare glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak climate landscape, he wrote in an email response. It also shows that a country can cut emissions while still growing economically, he said.But Li cautioned that Chinas heavy reliance on coal remains a serious threat to progress on climate and said the economy needs to shift to less resource-intensive sectors. Theres still a long road ahead, he said.One solar farm can power 5 million householdsA seemingly endless expanse of solar panels stretches toward the horizon on the Tibetan plateau. White two-story buildings rise above them at regular intervals. Sheep graze on the scrubby vegetation that grows under them. Solar panels have been installed on about two-thirds of the land. When completed, it will have more than 7 million panels and be capable of generating enough power for 5 million households. Tibetan sheep graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Tibetan sheep graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Like many of Chinas solar and wind farms, it was built in the relatively sparsely populated west. A major challenge is getting electricity to the population centers and factories in Chinas east.The distribution of green energy resources is perfectly misaligned with the current industrial distribution of our country, Zhang Jinming, the vice governor of Qinghai province, told journalists on a government-organized tour. Part of the solution is building transmission lines traversing the country. One connects Qinghai to Henan province. Two more are planned, including one to Guangdong province in the southeast, almost at the opposite corner of the country. A herder releases Tibetan sheep to graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) A herder releases Tibetan sheep to graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western Chinas Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Share Share Facebook Copy Link copied Print Email X LinkedIn Bluesky Flipboard Pinterest Reddit Read More Making full use of the power is hindered by the relatively inflexible way that Chinas electricity grid is managed, tailored to the steady output of coal plants rather than more variable and less predictable wind and solar, Myllyvirta said.This is an issue that the policymakers have recognized and are trying to manage, but it does require big changes to the way coal-fired power plants operate and big changes to the way the transmission network operates, he said. So its no small task.___Moritsugu reported from Beijing. Associated Press video producer Wayne Zhang contributed.___The Associated Press climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find APs standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. KEN MORITSUGU Moritsugu covers political, economic and social issues from Beijing for The Associated Press. He has also reported from New Delhi, Bangkok and Tokyo and is the APs former news director for Greater China and for Japan and the Koreas. twitter

Brazils former President Jair Bolsonaro, center, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical exams, departs a hospital in Braslia, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)2025-08-20T23:01:22Z BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) Brazils federal police said that messages found on the telephone of embattled former President Jair Bolsonaro show that at one point he wanted to flee to Argentina and request political asylum, according to documents seen Wednesday by the Associated Press. Bolsonaro is currently waiting for a Supreme Court ruling next month about an alleged coup attempt and he might face another case as police formally accused him and one of his sons of obstruction of justice in connection with his pending trial. The AP had access to the police investigation and reviewed the documents, which were sent to Brazils Supreme Court. The Argentine government did not respond a request for comment from the AP.Silas Malafaia, an evangelical pastor who is a staunch ally of Bolsonaros, was also targeted by police. He had his passport seized by investigators but was not formally accused of obstruction of justice. Brazilian federal police investigators said in a 170-page report that Bolsonaro had a draft of a request for political asylum from Argentine President Javier Mileis government dated Feb. 10, 2024. The former president saved the document two days after authorities searched his home and office as part of an investigation into an alleged coup plot. In a 33-page letter addressed to Milei, Bolsonaro claimed he was being politically persecuted in Brazil. I, Jair Messias Bolsonaro, request political asylum from Your Excellency in the Republic of Argentina, under an urgent regime, as I find myself in a situation of political persecution in Brazil and fear for my life, the Brazilian leader wrote.On Feb. 12, Bolsonaro reportedly spent two nights at the Hungarian Embassy in Braslia, fueling speculation among critics that he may have been attempting to avoid arrest.Brazilian federal police investigators also said in their report that Bolsonaros decision to ignore precautionary measures established for his house arrest and spread content to his allies sought to directly hit Brazilian democratic institutions, notably the Supreme Court and even Brazils Congress.____ S Pessoa reported from Sao Paulo. MAURICIO SAVARESE Savarese is a reporter since 2004, with a vast experience covering soccer and politics. English, Espaol, Portugus, some French and a bit of Italian. twitter instagram facebook mailto RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Netflix just revealed the first look at Emily in Paris Season 5, and Lily Collins stylish expat is expanding her horizons beyond Paris, all the way to Rome and Venice. The new season premieres Dec. 18.This season is a tale of two cities. Rome and Paris, creator Darren Star teased. Straddling both, Emily takes love and life to the next level.The first-look photos capture Emily in her Italian la dolce vita era cruising the canals of Venice, zipping through the city in a speedboat, and cozying up to her new boyfriend Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini). From Parisian rooftops to Roman ruins, we cant wait to share where Emilys next chapter takes us, Star added.Of course, things arent smooth sailing when Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) reenters the picture after his Season 4 revelation that he wants to be with Emily. As Collins teased, Unfortunately, Gabriel has to deal with the repercussions of his choice.The Crew and Some Sparkly New FacesEmilys BFF Mindy (Ashley Park) is back to keep her grounded (and maybe belt out a few songs), while Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Julien (Samuel Arnold), Luc (Bruno Gouery), Alfie (Lucien Laviscount), and Antoine (William Abadie) all return.But Season 5 also brings new characters into the mix. Bryan Greenberg joins as Jake, an American living in Paris, while Michle Laroque plays Yvette, one of Sylvies old friends. And perhaps the most glamorous addition? Academy Award nominee Minnie Driver as Princess Jane, a royal with ties to Sylvies world.Love, Work, and the Usual DramaEmilys professional life is bigger than ever: shes now running Agence Grateaus Rome office. But in true Emily in Paris fashion, one big idea spirals into disaster, leaving her juggling heartbreak and a career crisis.For Collins, Emilys Italian storyline feels like the perfect next step. Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance, she said. We want Emily to be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time.Star agreed, noting, Sending Emily to Italy was about staying ahead of the audience and taking them to unexpected places, and proving the show has the ability to have a bigger footprint.A Glamorous New ChapterDont worry, Paris isnt going anywhere. Emilys going to have a presence in Rome, Star explained. It doesnt mean shes not going to be in Paris.With gondolas, Roman ruins, and enough love triangles to make your head spin, Season 5 looks like Emilys most dramatic (and most fashionable) adventure yet.Emily in Paris Season 5 premieres Thursday, Dec. 18 on Netflix.Source

Taylor Zakhar Perez knows how to make an entrance, and this time, he did it at one of Bad Bunnys electric concerts in Puerto Rico.The Red, White & Royal Blue star shared a carousel of photos and videos on Instagram that captured both the energy of the show and the highlights of his trip to the island. One photo in particular caught fire: a tank-studded Zakhar Perez posing alongside fellow actors Michael Cimino and Brandon Perea. Its safe to say he set the internet ablaze before the concert even began.Dancing the Night AwayZakhar Perezs post didnt just spotlight himself. Fans scrolling through the carousel also caught glimpses of friends like Isabela Merced letting loose in the crowd, dancing and singing along as Bad Bunny commanded the stage. The images offered a rare look at celebrities enjoying themselves without the red-carpet filter: sweaty and fully immersed in the music.Beyond the SelfiesBut Zakhar Perezs Puerto Rico visit wasnt only about star-studded fun. His Instagram post also underscored the cultural and economic magnitude of Bad Bunnys residency on the island. Citing data, he noted that the concerts are projected to draw more than 600,000 visitors, boost the economy by an estimated $200 million, and generate roughly $36 million in tax revenue.Those numbers make Bad Bunnys shows not just must-see events, but also powerful drivers of tourism and local business. In a country where music is inseparable from cultural pride, it feels fitting that the islands biggest star is giving back in such a substantial way.Giving Back on the GroundZakhar Perez also spent time away from the spotlight, meeting with local organizations during his stay. He visited the Villalba correctional facility with Fundacin Rimas and the Annie E. Casey Foundation, where he reflected on the resilience and hopes of the young men he met.He later toured Escuela con Causa and the Vagn Estudio, witnessing firsthand how groups like Caras con Causa are working to close educational gaps through creativity and mentorship. In his caption, Zakhar Perez wrote about the importance of safe housing, supportive mentors, and access to jobs for Puerto Rican youth, reminding followers that behind the vacation snapshots lies a community that continues to push for progress.The TakeawayWhether he was dancing under Bad Bunnys booming bass or amplifying the voices of young Puerto Ricans, Zakhar Perez showed both sides of himself: the actor who knows how to stun in front of a camera and the advocate who uses his platform for more than selfies. And if his Instagram comments are any indication, fans are here for both.Source

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