Microplastics are absorbing heat in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming, a new study reveals.Microplastics are infamous for being everywhere, contaminating ecosystems and accumulating inside our bodies. Scientists have known for a while that plastics are also blown high into the atmosphere, where they are now pervasive, but it was unclear what impact they might be having up there.Now, the new study, published Monday (May 4) in the journal Nature Climate Change, has found that overall, plastic particles create a warming effect. This is because, while very-light-colored plastics scatter sunlight back into space, darker-colored plastics absorb sunlight and radiation.…
The stars came out to Crypto.com Arena on Monday night to watch the Lakers fight to keep their season alive against the Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Entering the game, OKC led the series 3-0 and a Lakers loss would not only end their season, it…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! There’s a very specific kind of swimsuit that just reads expensive — the kind you’d spot at a Hamptons beach club, paired with oversized sunglasses and a chilled drink in…
Social media users appear to have found a flaw in Magic Johnson’s recent endorsement of Karen Bass. Over the weekend, shortly after the Lakers legend released a video imploring Angelenos to vote for Bass for a second term as mayor of LA, several sharp-eyed politicos raced to X to rip…
Highmark Stadium will officially open its doors as the Bills’ new home when they face the Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 2 on Sept. 17. The game will be the first Thursday Night Football game on Prime Video this season, and it’s expected that Al Michaels and Kirk…
The CEO of Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil company is warning that the energy sector will take time to recover from the Iran war’s impact on supply as oil output was slashed due to the ongoing disruptions to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser said on an earnings…
Before the Lakers successfully ended their first round playoff series against the Rockets, coach JJ Redick explained what makes close out games so challenging. “You have to kill them,” Redick said. “It’s difficult to kill someone. Survival instincts say, ‘I want to stay alive.’ So, you got to be able…
Below Deck Down Under just lost Mike Durrant — and it doesn’t look like the cast exits stop there. During the sneak peek for the Monday, May 18, episode of the hit Bravo series, Captain Jason Chambers appears to be fed up with Jenna Woudberg‘s love triangle with Ben Robinson…
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci on Monday survived a five-year legal deadline to face criminal charges for allegedly lying to Congress about funding risky research in Wuhan, China — but he isn’t out of the woods, The Post has learned. Fauci testified to a Senate committee on May 11, 2021,…
Ask.com, one of the internet’s earliest search engine competitors, has shut down its search business after nearly 30 years, marking the latest contraction in a market dominated by a handful of major players. Parent company IAC said the move reflects a broader strategic shift away from legacy search operations. “As IAC continues…
Two of the most influential voices in U.S. nutrition guidance are aligned on the basics, yet they diverge on two major cooking ingredients: butter and beef tallow. As traditional cooking fats, butter and beef tallow infuse flavor into dishes and can make meals more satisfying, but they are calorie-dense. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines…
There was blame to go around for the Dodgers on Monday night. In a 9-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants, their slumping offense remained in a funk. But this time, in what was the team’s 13th loss in 22 games, the pitching staff didn’t offer much support either, with…
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs have rekindled their romance following their brief split. “Cardi and Stefon are giving things another shot,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “She is giving him a second chance but is not fully committing to him.” The insider adds that Cardi, 33, is “slowly letting”…
President Donald Trump is scheduled to see doctors for a medical and dental checkup this month — his fourth publicized visit to medical experts since returning to office — in what the White House describes as an annual physical and regular preventive care. Trump, who turns 80 next month and was the…
Ex-NBA player Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City on a felony warrant out of Texas late last week. Police in Oklahoma City arrested Mason on Thursday on a felony warrant for theft of property that stemmed from an incident that started back in spring 2025, according to multiple reports. …
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’ve ever wanted to dress just like Carrie Bradshaw or Andy Sachs — but can’t splurge on those Chanel boots — Molly Rogers has the solution. The beloved costume…
BALTIMORE — Gerrit Cole still needs at least one or two more rehab starts before he might be ready to rejoin the Yankees. But before Ryan Weathers made a case for keeping his rotation spot once Cole returns, potentially by the end of this month, Aaron Boone watched his ace’s…
If you’ve been wondering how to avoid microplastics in everyday life, your laundry room is a surprisingly important place to start. Every time synthetic clothes like polyester, nylon and fleece go through the washer or dryer, they release tiny plastic fibers into the environment. The good news is that a…
California gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter was fact-checked Monday after she accused rival Tom Steyer of leaking a damaging video and warned that Xavier Becerra could pose a risk to Democrats in the state’s jungle primary. During an interview on CNN’s “Inside Politics,” Porter told host Dana Bash: “Well, given that Tom Steyer…
Sales of previously occupied US homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what’s traditionally its busiest time of the year. Existing home sales edged up 0.2% last month from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million units, the National Association of Realtors…
UFC crowds within the borders of this nation love themselves a hearty “U-S-A” chant. When it’s an American against anyone not native to the United States, it’s not hard to tell where loyalties lie. That’s of no concern to European superstar Ilia Topuria, even in a lightweight title unification matchup…
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball and his partner, Ana Montana, welcomed their first baby in January, and his name has gotten fans talking. ESPN shared the news via Instagram on Sunday, May 10, revealing to the world that their son’s name is “LaOne,” and the comments section quickly filled with…
Reality TV wild card Spencer Pratt just scored another viral celebrity boost, this time from Foodgod, who told an interviewer he would move back to Los Angeles if Pratt wins the mayor’s race. “Spencer Pratt wins, I’m moving back to L.A.,” Foodgod said in a video clip that exploded across social…
Dancing With the Stars is ready to find its next professional dancer with a little help from reality TV. Us Weekly has learned a new spinoff show is in the works — tentatively titled Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro — and will feature up-and-coming professional dancers competing for…
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was ridiculed on social media Thursday after he proposed providing small businesses “feeling the effects” of President Trump’s immigration crackdown with a $10 million “relief package.” Walz’s proposal would provide forgivable loans ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to Minnesota businesses that can “demonstrate substantial revenue loss…
The future is here. Within the last month, a handful of new AI tools have pushed the technology past the tipping point — making it more accessible to everyone and more indispensable to those who know how to use it. “Something big is happening,” Matt Shumer, co-founder and CEO of…
MILAN — If and when Jordan Binnington is picked for Team Canada at the 2028 World Cup of Hockey at age 34, don’t bother questioning it. Don’t bother caring about his regular-season numbers either, whatever they are. Because one year after making all the stories questioning Canada’s goaltending look silly…
Even before Bijou Phillips revealed she needed a second kidney transplant, the actress had been open about her health struggles over the years. Phillips, who is the daughter of musicians John Phillips and Geneviève Waïte, was born with underdeveloped kidneys. She required her first transplant in 2017. “I’m asking as…
The Trump administration’s repeal of the Obama-era “endangerment finding” will lower car costs by an average of $2,400 per vehicle, the White House and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) touted Thursday. Here’s why. The action announced by President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin ends former President Barack Obama’s sweeping anti-greenhouse…
Citigroup said Thursday it had approved $42 million for CEO Jane Fraser’s total compensation for 2025, up nearly 22% from a year earlier. Investors have cheered Fraser’s efforts to streamline management, cut jobs and sell businesses, boosting the stock 65.8% last year. It outperformed peers and an index tracking bank stocks by a…
Carbon dioxide emissions from China have flatlined or fallen for 21 months, meaning the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter may have reached a global turning point sooner than expected.China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions dropped by 1% in the last quarter of 2025 and likely by 0.3% over the whole year,…
PORT ST. LUCIE — Bryan Hudson fills a need for the Mets and will have a legitimate opportunity this spring to show he’s worthy of opening the season with the club. The lefty reliever, acquired this week from the White Sox for cash considerations, threw his first bullpen session for…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Tara Lipinski is once again proving she’s that girl. Aside from ruling our Thursday nights as a Faithful on Traitors, the former competitive figure skater is a key player at the 2026…
A beloved sandcastle sculptor has been banned from working outside a luxury beachfront hotel due to “political messages” in his artwork. Bill Pavlacka claimed he was told to leave his spot outside the historic Hotel del Coronado in San Diego County after 20 years for using a Mark Twain quote…
Plenty of bankers at Goldman Sachs would like to see the Wall Street giant’s top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler get the boot over her Jeffrey Epstein ties, but the only banker that really matters is standing by her side. That would be CEO David Solomon, On The Money has learned, and it comes down to…
A figure commonly cited to compare the risks of pregnancy and abortion in the U.S. could be grossly underestimating the risk of death from pregnancy, according to a new analysis.The research, published Jan. 21 in the journal JAMA Network Open, suggests that the risk of pregnancy-related death might be at…
Trinidad Chambliss has scored a major victory in his legal fight with the NCAA, paving the way for him to potentially play for Ole Miss next season. Mississippi Judge Robert Whitwell granted Chambliss’ request for a preliminary injunction, setting the stage for him to have a sixth season of eligibility. …
An estimated crowd of 1 million people took to the streets of Seattle, Washington, on Wednesday, February 11, to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots, and Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp used the occasion to take a jab at the team they defeated. “How ’bout…
Gail Slater’s ouster from the Trump administration as head of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division is proof that the traditional conservative wing of the Republican Party still has a voice in the populist MAGA movement, On The Money has learned. And it was a long time coming. Since her…
A new study finds that the median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, with most falling well short of recommended retirement savings targets for their ages. The study by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that among…
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS shed the building blocks of life as it flew past Earth last year, according to new data from NASA’s SPHEREx space telescope.From its position in orbit, SPHEREx watched the rare interstellar visitor swing around the sun and make its closest approach to Earth in December, before…
As the sports and entertainment world turns its attention to Hollywood, LeBron James will be front and center. By far the biggest NBA storyline at the All-Star break, and after, will be James — and what his future holds. While he has yet to publicly state what his future will…
If you’re looking for your next true crime obsession, Watch With Us has the perfect docuseries to watch this February. Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter premiered on Netflix back in 2024 and told the story of Cathy Terkanian, a woman who embarked on a relentless journey to find out…
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