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Vanity Fair
April 29, 2026
Melania Trump's Dior Gown, a Silicon Valley-Heavy Guest List, and Dover Sole: All the Details From Trump’s State Dinner
On Tuesday evening, the British royals attended a state dinner at The White House. Inside? Cherry blossoms—and America's most powerful peopl...
Vanity Fair
April 28, 2026
Nancy Pelosi Says King Charles Is “a Good Sport” About American Independence
“We apologize once again for the rocket’s red glare and the bombs,” said one of the British ambassador’s deputies at a garden party at the B...
Vanity Fair
April 28, 2026
Melania Trump’s Facial Expressions During the WHCD Shooting Are the First Time We’ve Seen Her Really Emote
The first lady has put her feelings on display three times recently: at the strange Epstein press conference and in her Jimmy Kimmel attack,...
Astronomy
April 27, 2026
When gravitational lensing occurs, can we see the object doing the lensing?
When the gravity of a foreground object distorts and magnifies light from the background, the images surround the object responsible for the...
Time
April 27, 2026
America's Top EdTech Companies of 2026
TIME and Statista have named the 250 top edtech companies in the U.S., led by Duolingo and Coursera.
Vanity Fair
April 27, 2026
Battle of the Billionaires: What’s at Stake as Elon Musk and Sam Altman Face Off in Court
The two Silicon Valley titans are locked in an existential fight for the soul of AI. Here’s what you need to know as their Shakespearean dra...
Vanity Fair
April 27, 2026
The RFK Jr. Diaries: Sex Lists, Political Aspirations, and Everything Else I Learned From 1,200 Pages
New York Post reporter Isabel Vincent's new book, RFK Jr.: The Fall and Rise, is based on Kennedy’s diaries, which she acquired 13 years ago...
Vanity Fair
April 26, 2026
White House Correspondents' Dinner After Parties Go On After Shooting Cancels Event
Oz Pearlman was mentalizing President Trump when the commotion started, and soon the main event was cancelled. Then a different kind of wild...
Vanity Fair
April 26, 2026
Donald Trump Speaks After Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner: ‘These Are Crazy People’
The president praised law enforcement, called the alleged shooter “a very sick person,” and compared the safety of the Washington Hilton—whe...
Vanity Fair
April 26, 2026
Donald Trump Rushed Out of White House Correspondents' Dinner After Shots Fired
President Trump, the First Lady, and other officials in attendance are unharmed, and one person is in custody.
Vanity Fair
April 25, 2026
Gavin Newsom, Bari Weiss, and the Washington Power Class Gather for the Vanity Fair and CAA Party to Celebrate WHCD Weekend
Kalshi’s CEO snaps a selfie with a CIA whistleblower while Bari Weiss prepares for her CBS debut at the Saturday dinner, plus more from insi....png?mbid=social_retweet)
Vanity Fair
April 24, 2026
The 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Gossip Pack
Ahead of the capital’s biggest weekend, Vanity Fair’s Washington correspondent takes you through all your cocktail party talking points: the...
Vanity Fair
April 24, 2026
Grindr Goes to Washington—But Will Washington Come to Grindr?
Can an LGBTQ+ dating app known for proximity-based hookups really be taken seriously in Trump’s Washington? It’s certainly trying.
Houston Chronicle
April 24, 2026
Texas A&M professor leaves for SMU after Plato dispute
Martin Peterson said he was told to remove certain selections from Plato in his core philosophy class, triggering a backlash against the A&M...
Astronomy
April 24, 2026
The Sky This Week from April 24 to May 1: Saturn reappearing
The ringed planet is growing easier to view in the sky as the Moon, Jupiter, and Venus pass close to stars in the sky this week.
Vanity Fair
April 23, 2026
Tony Dokoupil Is the Face of the Bari Weiss Revolution at CBS News. Will He Survive It?
With tumbling ratings and savage reviews, the hospital-drama-handsome anchor has hit a rough patch after a meteoric rise at CBS. Insiders ar...
Vanity Fair
April 23, 2026
Kash Patel’s Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Will Likely Fail. That Might Not Be the Point.
Patel’s lawsuit doesn’t seem to have inspired much fear or loathing among Washington journalists, writes Paul Farhi, mainly because Trump ha...
Astronomy
April 23, 2026
Halley’s Comet through the ages
For more than two millennia, humanity has watched this celestial wonder.
Astronomy
April 23, 2026
April 23, 1967: Soyuz 1 suffers a fatal crash
Today in the history of astronomy, the first space mission death claims cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov.
Astronomy
April 23, 2026
Today in the History of Astronomy
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Astronomy
April 22, 2026
April 22, 1724: The birth of Immanuel Kant
Today in the history of astronomy, an astronomy theorist ahead of his time is born.
Vanity Fair
April 22, 2026
11 Scientists Are Dead or Missing. It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Conspiracy Theories Hit the White House.
A haphazard grouping of recent cases emerged from what one paranormal investigator describes as “mystery-mongering data mining.” It also mad...
Vanity Fair
April 21, 2026
Can AI Save Luxury Retail?
Everyone from big-name designers to multibrand department stores are looking for ways to use AI.
Astronomy
April 21, 2026
How to prepare for a star party
Discover the ultimate guide to star parties and essential tips for astronomy enthusiasts.
Astronomy
April 21, 2026
April 21, 1994: The discovery of exoplanets
Today in the history of astronomy, the first planets outside our solar system are confirmed.
The China Daily
April 21, 2026
Lanzhou lily takes nine years to grow, expands into global markets
In a freshly harvested field in Lanzhou, Gansu province, 54-year-old farmer Jin Yougang gently broke open a bulb he had just dug from the so...
Astronomy
April 21, 2026
April 20, 2025: Visiting Asteroid Donaldjohanson
Today in the history of astronomy, the Lucy mission flies by a surprisingly shaped asteroid.
Vanity Fair
April 20, 2026
Sam Altman Returns to the Spotlight as Hollywood and Tech Collide at the Breakthrough Prize Ceremony
The OpenAI CEO told Vanity Fair things have been “up and down” since an April 10 Molotov cocktail attack on his home in San Francisco.
Vanity Fair
April 20, 2026
Caitlyn Jenner Supports Donald Trump—Just Not His Transphobic Measures
The reality TV star and Olympic medalist told Tomi Lahren that she sent to a letter to a president whom she still loves about his passport g...
The Telegraph
April 17, 2026
Police officer used keyboard trick to pretend she was working from home
Detective constable weighed down laptop keys with nail varnish bottle to keep status active
Astronomy
April 17, 2026
JWST uncovers the Lobster Nebula's firestorm of starbirth
The James Webb Space Telescope recently peered into the massive young cluster Pismis 24 at the core of the Lobster Nebula.
Astronomy
April 17, 2026
First confirmed speakers for Starmus VIII
AI "godfather" and Nobel laureate Geoffrey Hinton, together with Brian May, listed as first confirmed speakers for STARMUS VIII.
Vanity Fair
April 16, 2026
Mentalist Oz Pearlman Will Get Inside Trump’s Mind at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Oz Pearlman, the mentalist who guessed Joe Rogan’s pin code, is the entertainment at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Association din...
Vanity Fair
April 16, 2026
RFK Jr. vs. the Animal Kingdom: A Brief History of the Secretary’s Fascination With Creatures Great and Small
Whales, raccoons, and bears—oh my! Why is the head of the Department of Health and Human Services always sticking his hands into various bea...
Astronomy
April 16, 2026
R Aquarii in X-ray and optical light: A strange relationship
This composite image shows the twisted, close relationship shared by the stars at the heart of the R Aquarii system.
Astronomy
April 16, 2026
April 16, 1972: Apollo 16 launches
Today in the history of astronomy, Apollo 16 sets off for the Moon.
Vanity Fair
April 15, 2026
California Knife Fight: These Democrats Are Vying for Swalwell’s Voters
Now that the congressman has suspended his gubernatorial campaign, the field is suddenly wide open—though some political operatives aren’t i...
Vanity Fair
April 15, 2026
Queen Camilla and Melania Trump to Have Private Meeting During State Visit
Despite tensions between the US and the UK, King Charles is said to be “looking forward to the trip,” which will take place from April 27 to...
Vanity Fair
April 15, 2026
From Princess Diana and John Travolta to Queen Elizabeth and Eisenhower: A History of British Royals Visiting the White House
Before King Charles and Queen Camilla embark on a state visit to “celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship”...
Astronomy
April 15, 2026
April's best new astronomy products
Check out Astronomy’s latest product recommendations: Celestron's Weatherproof Telescope Cover, David Baron's 'The Martians', and Sky-Watche...
Astronomy
April 15, 2026
April 15, 1452: The birth of Leonardo da Vinci
Today in the history of astronomy, the great Renaissance genius is born.
Vanity Fair
April 15, 2026
Taylor Lorenz: AI Clones of Andy Cohen and TikTok Influencers Are Coming
AI-generated “digital twins” of content creators and celebrities are popping up all over the place, and managing this revolution is a major...
Vanity Fair
April 14, 2026
As Teens, They Founded a Billion-Dollar Startup. Now They Want to Shape the Future.
Cam Fink, John Kessler, and Ned Koh founded the AI unicorn Aaru when they were 18, 15, and 19. Now they've got even bigger ambitions.
Vanity Fair
April 14, 2026
Eric Swalwell’s Beverly Hills Benefactor Wonders If He Missed “a Big Known Secret in DC”
As the now former congressman’s political career imploded amid a string of sexual assault and misconduct allegations, he recorded a denial v...
Astronomy
April 14, 2026
A palace on the Moon
Tianyao Yang meticulously planned this composite shot of the Tiangong space station transiting September 2025's lunar eclipse.
Astronomy
April 14, 2026
Dave Eicher reviews 'The Barnard Album'
Explore the 'The Barnard Album', an essential guide for today’s dark nebulae observers.
Astronomy
April 14, 2026
How to set up a public observing event
Now’s the time to share your love of the sky with others. Here are some expert tips on hosting your own observing event.
Astronomy
April 14, 2026
April 14, 1629: The birth of Christaan Huygens
Today in the history of astronomy, the discoverer of Titan – and much more – is born.
Astronomy
April 13, 2026
See spring’s best galaxies
Galaxy season is here! Dave Eicher highlights the best spring galaxies in Leo, Ursa Major, Coma Berenices, and Virgo — some visible even in...
The China Daily
April 10, 2026