Posts by Forbes Washington DC
LIVE: Sunspot larger than United States spotted in new image of the sun
Each pixel of this image of a sunspot is roughly 10 kilometers. The photo was captured by the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawai’i using a new instrument. (Credit: VTF/KIS/NSF/NSO/AURA) SPACE (KXAN) — The world’s largest solar telescope has revealed a sunspot larger than several planets. The Daniel K Inouye Solar Telescope in Hawai’i, operated by…
Read MoreTristan Thompson Comforts Former Teammate Kevin Love After Death of His Dad
Tristan Thompson will always be on Kevin Love’s team. Just hours after the Miami Heat forward shared his father Stan Love died at the age of 76, his former teammate and current Cleveland Cavaliers center-forward comforted him on the court before their April 28 playoff game. In a video shared to social media by Bleacher…
Read MoreWhat to Eat When You’re Sick
Whether you’re struggling to swallow with a sore throat or can’t keep anything down with a stomach bug, eating isn’t always your top priority when you’re under the weather. But “our bodies actually need nourishment when we’re sick, so don’t avoid eating,” says family physician Dr. Shannon Dowler, a board member of the American Academy…
Read MoreChristie Brinkley reveals ‘difficult’ Billy Joel anecdote she ‘hesitated’ to put in memoir
Christie Brinkley was hesitant to mention her ex-husband Billy Joel’s blackout snacking in her new memoir. The model recalled in “Uptown Girl” (released Tuesday) that the singer once drunkenly ate spaghetti from a large pan on the stove before accusing his family of eating his pasta and kicking them out of the house. “I hesitated…
Read MoreTeddi Mellencamp Makes First Red Carpet Appearance After Shaving Her Head Amid Cancer Journey
Teddi Mellencamp dressed to impress. The 43-year-old made her first appearance at a formal event since she shared earlier this year that she’d been diagnosed with stage 4 tumors in her brain and lungs as part of her ongoing battle with melanoma. Teddi stepped out to attend An Unforgettable Evening 2025 Gala on April 28,…
Read MoreObserver’s 2025 May Art Fair Calendar
Frieze New York in 2019. Courtesy Frieze Art fair fatigue can start to set in just before May, which is ironic given that May is one of the busiest months in the spring art calendar. Or maybe they’re all busy now. There were loads of April art fairs; even February’s art fair calendar was packed.…
Read MoreTracking South Africa’s Big Five: A Safari of Conservation and Adventure
A lion in the Samara Mara Karoo grasslands. Courtesy Marnus Ochse “Judging by the footprint, I’d say the rhino passed this way half an hour after sunrise.” I was surprised by the certainty in the ranger’s voice until—playing Sherlock to my Watson—he patiently explained his deduction: “These faint lines that were interrupted by the rhino’s…
Read MoreClimate Anxiety Is Taking Its Toll on Young People
More and more, climate change is taking a toll not only on communities, the environment, and the economy, but also on human minds. In recent years, researchers have been describing what they variously label eco-distress, exo-anxiety, or even eco-grief—a suite of symptoms including depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder—linked to experiencing severe weather events or…
Read MoreThe Rangers job is Mike Sullivan’s if he wants it — but it comes with questions
Should I simply pull out a sentence from either the 2021 or 2023 coaching searches to remind folks there have been three head coaches in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup with more than one team, with the one and only Scotty Bowman able to pull off the feat over the past eight decades?…
Read MoreCelebrity-Approved Products That Went Viral This Month: Kylie Jenner, Kandi Burruss, Paris Hilton & More
We included these celebrity-chosen products because we think you’ll like their picks. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Some brands featured in this article are partners of Amazon’s Creator Connections program, which means E! may make an increased commission on your…
Read MoreJeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre’s heartbreaking final days before suicide revealed
Virginia Giuffre’s loved ones have detailed her heartbreaking final days in the lead up to her death last week. Giuffre — who became the most prominent victim of late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — died by suicide Friday, her family confirmed. She was 41. She had lived in Australia at the time of her death, though…
Read MoreAngry mob targets wrong house after accused serial cat killer released from jail as vigil turns violent
A vigil to honor felines slain by an accused serial cat killer in Santa Ana, California, took a violent turn when attendees decided they would track the suspect down themselves… but got the wrong house. The vigil came one week after Santa Ana Police arrested a man who they said murdered dozens of cats in a neighborhood in…
Read More