Donald Trump mocked for ‘laughably childish’ Mike Pence insult
And other stories from the stranger side of life
Donald Trump has been mocked for a “laughably childish insult” he fired at Mike Pence when both men were in the White House. In a soon-to-be released book by authors Bob Woodward and Robert Costa, it is revealed that when the former vice-president refused to do Trump’s bidding, the then-president shouted: “You don’t understand, Mike. You can do this. I don’t want to be your friend anymore if you don’t do this!” CNN concluded that the insult shows “Trump is deeply childish”.
Alien life ‘more likely’ after molecule discovery
The chances of alien life existing in our galaxy are much more likely than previously thought after scientists found “significant amounts” of large organic molecules surrounding young stars. Dr John Ilee, a research fellow at the University of Leeds, said: “If we are finding molecules like these in such large abundances, our current understanding of interstellar chemistry suggests that even more complex molecules should also be observable.”
Subscribe to The Week
Escape your echo chamber. Get the facts behind the news, plus analysis from multiple perspectives.
Sign up for The Week's Free Newsletters
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
From our morning news briefing to a weekly Good News Newsletter, get the best of The Week delivered directly to your inbox.
Time traveller says a celeb will admit they faked death
A “time traveller” has told social media fans that a celebrity will admit to faking their own death. TikTok user @aesthetictimewarper posted a video declaring: “ATTENTION! In less than six months a famous celebrity go out in public and say they faked their death.” The video did not disclose which celebrity will make the announcement, but one viewer wrote: “Sounds like Michael Jackson on the comeback with the MOONWALK dance.” Another added: “I knew 2Pac was still alive.”
Sign up for Today's Best Articles in your inbox
A free daily email with the biggest news stories of the day – and the best features from TheWeek.com
Create an account with the same email registered to your subscription to unlock access.
-
Who actually needs life insurance?
The Explainer If you have kids or are worried about passing on debt, the added security may be worth it
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
-
Sexual wellness trends to know, from products and therapies to retreats and hotels
The Week Recommends Talking about pleasure and sexual health is becoming less taboo
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
-
Is the AI bubble deflating?
Today's Big Question Growing skepticism and high costs prompt reconsideration
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
-
Myanmar: the Spring Revolution and the downfall of the generals
Talking Point An armed protest movement has swept across the country since the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown in 2021
By The Week Staff Published
-
Israel hits Iran with retaliatory airstrike
Speed Read The attack comes after Iran's drone and missile barrage last weekend
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
Is there a peaceful way forward for Israel and Iran?
Today's Big Question Tehran has initially sought to downplay the latest Israeli missile strike on its territory
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
-
Sudan on brink of collapse after a year of war
Speed Read 18 million people face famine as the country continues its bloody downward spiral
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
How powerful is Iran?
Today's big question Islamic republic is facing domestic dissent and 'economic peril' but has a vast military, dangerous allies and a nuclear threat
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
-
US, Israel brace for Iran retaliatory strikes
Speed Read An Iranian attack on Israel is believed to be imminent
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
-
How green onions could swing South Korea's election
The Explainer Country's president has fallen foul of the oldest trick in the campaign book, not knowing the price of groceries
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
-
Ukraine's battle to save Kharkiv from Putin's drones
The Explainer Country's second-largest city has been under almost daily attacks since February amid claims Russia wants to make it uninhabitable
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published