QUICK FACTSWhere is it? Simushir, Kuril Islands [46.9590781, 152.0396667]What’s in the photo? The lofty peaks of four volcanoes standing side-by-sideWhich satellite took the photo? Landsat 8When was it taken? Sept. 12, 2024This eye-catching satellite photo shows Simushir, a little-known Russian island and former Soviet naval base, featuring four end-to-end volcanoes that are evenly spaced and in a surprisingly straight line. One of the four peaks was the site of one of the largest eruptions in recorded history, which significantly altered Earth’s climate around 200 years ago.Simushir is one of the Kuril Islands — a Russian-controlled archipelago of more than 50…
1 of 4 | South Korean presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party is leading polls ahead of the country’s June 3 election. Lee appeared at a third and final televised presidential debate on Tuesday. Pool Photo by Kim Min-hee/EPA-EFE SEOUL, May 28 (UPI) — Democratic Party candidate Lee…
Leaf us alone! King Charles III defended Canada against President Trump’s threats to make the country America’s 51st state — declaring in a rare speech to Parliament on Tuesday that the Great White North is facing “unprecedented” challenges to its “freedom and democracy.” Charles, who serves as Canada’s head of…
They’re reading their D&O policies and checking them twice.That’s the word from inside Paramount, whose board and controlling shareholder Shari Redstone are struggling to reach a decision about settling a $20 billion lawsuit brought by President Trump over a controversial “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris.They fear the Paramount board’s…
President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.Harvard is one of several universities that have been targeted by the Trump administration, which alleges schools aren’t doing enough to protect Jewish students. Harvard has defied the administration’s orders and filed multiple lawsuits to fight the blowback. On May…
Thyme to turn back the clock! A new study suggests that consuming plant-based foods rich in natural substances called methyl adaptogens can potentially slow biological aging. Biological age is the age of our cells and tissues — it may be higher or lower than our chronological age, which is the…
Starting jobs are not won or lost at this stage of the offseason program. The work in the spring is more about getting in football shape, getting re-acclimated to techniques and practice habits, learning about new teammates, commanding any new nuances in the playbook and, most importantly, staying healthy. When…
New claims surrounding the arrest of Olympic gymnast Mary Lou Retton have been revealed. In a Tuesday, May 27, report from the Associated Press, West Virginia’s Fairmont Police department allegedly claimed Retton, 57, “smelled of alcohol and was slurring her words,” following the failure of a field sobriety test conducted…
After Kamala Harris entered the presidential race last year, she reached out to Barack Obama campaign alum Jim Messina to help lead her White House bid.But when Messina shared news of the vice president’s offer with a friend, he received a stern warning.“I said ‘Jim, if you get involved in…
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is pumping the brakes on all foreign student visas and considering whether to vet new applicants based on their social media posts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US embassies and consulates on Tuesday to pause any student visa applicant interviews, according to an internal cable…
A leader in the Black faith community who has been spearheading a consumer boycott of Target is expanding his group’s efforts to put pressure on another retailer he said has retreated from diversity, equity and inclusion.Next up is an electronic protest of Dollar General starting immediately. The protest will entail…
It’s been more than six months, but Democrats are still picking over the cold, dead body of the 2024 election. The latest autopsy comes courtesy of Catalist, a Democratic data firm with a widely coveted voter database.By now, you may feel that you know more about how Democrats lost last…
The Clutch Player of the Year was missing in the fourth quarter Tuesday night. Jalen Brunson, who has lifted the Knicks to dramatic come-from-behind wins throughout the postseason, was quiet in crunch time in Game 4. He was limited to just two points and three field goal attempts in the…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale is officially in full swing. From now until June 1, you can score up to 60% off summer fashion, beauty and so. much. more. Think of it…
A Colombian woman living illegally in the United States lived under a stolen identity for more than two decades, improperly received more than $400,000 in stolen federal benefits, and illegally voted in the 2024 presidential election, federal prosecutors said Thursday.Lina Maria Orovio-Hernandez, 59, also obtained welfare benefits, a REAL ID…
There’s always more Deborah Vance to go around: IndieWire can announce that beloved HBO Max series “Hacks” has been renewed for Season 5. The Season 4 finale is set to debuts May 29 on streamer HBO Max, with Vance (Jean Smart) and Ava (Hannah Einbinder) looking to conquer late night TV.…
ANAHEIM, Calif. — For the first time since being removed from the closer’s role, Devin Williams took the mound in the ninth inning Tuesday for a save attempt. He lived to tell about it, just barely. Entering to protect a three-run lead, Williams gave up a pair of runs and…
Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will “drive Wisconsinites into hunger” and harm the state’s economy, according to new analysis.The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said the state would lose some $314 million in food assistance from the federal government under the “One Big Beautiful…
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Lala Kent made a trip to The Valley to support her close friend Michelle Saniei. During the Tuesday, May 27, episode of Bravo’s reality show, Lala, 34, scored an invite to a cast pool party where she was ready to have a conversation — or maybe confrontation — with Jesse…
Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images As more definitive data about the 2024 election results (particularly the new Catalist analysis based on voter files and Census information) has emerged, many of the trends identified by exit polls and other polling around Election Day are being confirmed. The big development was a Republican…
WASHINGTON — The Secret Service has suspended two uniformed officers who were reportedly caught on camera fighting each other outside former President Barack Obama’s home last week. During the brawl, one federal officer allegedly grabbed her radio and threatened to “whoop this girl’s ass.” Video published Tuesday shows the female…
SEOUL — South Korea’s presidential election next Tuesday is sure to wind up with conservatives leveling a flurry of heated charges, from fraud to the Chinese having influence on the leftist who’s favored to win. Korean conservatives are signaling their strategy while fearful the transition to left-leaning rule from conservative…
INDIANAPOLIS — When Mikal Bridges’ midrange shot isn’t falling, it’s maddening to watch. Perplexing. He has the ball with enough room and time to drive to the hoop, with the length, it appears, to either convert a layup or draw a foul. You scream at the court, or the television,…
Miley Cyrus has been famous since she was 12 years old, when she landed the lead in Disney’s Hannah Montana. Since then, she’s released eight albums and established herself as a music icon. In 2024, she won her first two Grammys for her hit “Flowers.” She told interviewer Zane Lowe…
Before the events of 3 December 2024, Lee Jae–myung’s path to South Korea’s presidency was littered with obstacles.Ongoing legal cases, investigations for corruption and allegations of abusing power all looked set to derail the former opposition leader’s second presidential bid.Then a constitutional crisis changed everything.On that night, former president Yoon…
President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.Harvard is one of several universities that have been targeted by the Trump administration, which alleges schools aren’t doing enough to protect Jewish students. Harvard has defied the administration’s orders and filed multiple lawsuits to fight the blowback. On May…
First lady Melania Trump shot down a viral conspiracy theory Tuesday that her son Barron applied to Harvard University and was rejected, with a spokesman calling the assertion “completely false.” “Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely…
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stood alongside Rochester-Finger Lakes religious leaders, food banks, farmers and community residents on May 27 to discuss the impact of the proposed $300 billion Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cut. The reduction and others are being used to fund President Donald Trump’s tax breaks for…
Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton and his girlfriend, Jade Jones had a sweet moment on the court after his triple-double helped Indiana beat the Knicks’ 130-121 in Game 4 for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night. The couple hugged and Jones jumped up and down in…
Savannah Chrisley is overjoyed that her parents, Todd and Julie Chrisley, have been pardoned by President Donald Trump. “For the past two and a half years, I’ve done everything in my power to fight for my parents’ freedom and bring them home,” Savannah, 27, said in a statement to Us…
It’s been more than six months, but Democrats are still picking over the cold, dead body of the 2024 election. The latest autopsy comes courtesy of Catalist, a Democratic data firm with a widely coveted voter database.By now, you may feel that you know more about how Democrats lost last…
The struggle for democracy persists as we come into the second half of 2023. As the year progresses, we face lies, corruption, and violence. And so the fight for America will continue as Senate Republicans strive to prevent Democrats from passing even the most popular measures under Biden’s presidency. While…
Recovery efforts are in full swing in Greenfield, just over a year after an EF-4 tornado devastated the town, displacing families and incurring millions in damages. On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst visited Greenfield to assess the progress first-hand, with a specific focus on how federal funding has contributed to…
Alabama could soon get a new head coach — at the political level. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) officially threw his hat in the ring for the 2026 Alabama governor’s race, confirming months of speculation that he had his sights set on the office. “A few years ago, I decided to…
The crowd tricked Brandon Nimmo. One of the stranger plays (and official-scorer rulings) occurred because Nimmo listened for the reaction of the Citi Field fans, heard the disappointed groans and ran the Mets and Juan Soto into an out. In the first inning Tuesday, Soto came up with one out…
President Donald Trump is escalating his ongoing battle with Harvard University.Harvard is one of several universities that have been targeted by the Trump administration, which alleges schools aren’t doing enough to protect Jewish students. Harvard has defied the administration’s orders and filed multiple lawsuits to fight the blowback. On May…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! If you’ve been on beauty TikTok lately, you might know there’s a game-changing skincare product that users say gives your skin a glow-up without any needles. The popular French pharmacy…
Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will “drive Wisconsinites into hunger” and harm the state’s economy, according to new analysis.The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) said the state would lose some $314 million in food assistance from the federal government under the “One Big Beautiful…
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. threatened to bar National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists from publishing in three top medical journals Tuesday, alleging that the publications are “all corrupt.” RFK Jr. argued the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)…
After Kamala Harris entered the presidential race last year, she reached out to Barack Obama campaign alum Jim Messina to help lead her White House bid.But when Messina shared news of the vice president’s offer with a friend, he received a stern warning.“I said ‘Jim, if you get involved in…
Since his last major league home run in September 2023, Jared Young went from the Cubs to the minor leagues with the Cardinals and all the way to the KBO in South Korea before spending the early part of this season with Triple-A Syracuse. On Tuesday, he started his fourth…
A former nursing home executive who had pleaded guilty to tax crimes has been pardoned by President Donald Trump based on an application apparently focused not just on his offenses, but on the political activity of his mother.Paul Walczak submitted his application for a pardon days after Trump’s inauguration. It…
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