Best moments from the Oscars: A payback kiss, a surprise win, and a call out to 'Mommy'

Watch: The moment six Israeli hostages are released

Four of the men were kidnapped on 7 October 2023, while the two have been held for a decade.

BBC News - Feb. 22

Can Starmer rise to meet his Bismarck moment?

Labour will use the geopolitical crisis to defy its own members about the new priorities for a rearming economy

Financial Times - 5d

Quantum computing is struggling to reach its silicon moment

Despite breakthroughs from Amazon and Microsoft, the industry is still a long way from building practical machines

Financial Times - 4d

Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner

Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24

Ex-Spain soccer boss Rubiales guilty of sexual assault and fined for World Cup kiss

Former Spanish soccer boss Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting player Jenni Hermoso for kissing her after the 2023 Women’s World Cup final

ABC News - Feb. 20

TVs at HUD Played an AI-Generated Video of Donald Trump Kissing Elon Musk’s Feet

On Monday morning, TV sets at the headquarters of the Department of Housing and Urban Development played the seemingly AI-generated video on loop, along with the words “LONG LIVE THE REAL KING.”

Wired - Feb. 24

Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against UK band The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival

A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festival

ABC News - Feb. 24

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for kissing BTS member without consent

South Korean police say they are pushing to summon and investigate a Japanese woman for allegedly kissing Jin, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, without consent during a free hug event last year

ABC News - 4d

South Korean police summon Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS member without his consent

Police in South Korea have summoned a Japanese woman for questioning over allegations that she kissed Jin, a member of the K-pop boy band BTS, without his permission at an event last year.

NBC News - 4d

Kiss the Netflix deal goodbye! With Love, Meghan is so pointless it might be the Sussexes’ last TV show

After Harry’s dud polo docuseries, the couple need to get back to giving people the dramatic monarchy revelations they crave – not a Duchess joylessly filling kids’ party bags with seeds. Unless it ...

The Guardian - 3h

Fantasy basketball: Don't be surprised if ... Tyrese Maxey averages 30 PPG

Eric Karabell forecasts what lies ahead for three players coming out of the All-Star break.

ESPN - Feb. 21

How TikTok Helped Germany’s Left to a Surprise Election Showing

Struggling a month ago, the Die Linke party surged into Parliament by riding a backlash against conservative immigration policy.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Kerr reveals what has surprised him most about coaching Butler

Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Monday evening told 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” about what has surprised him the most about Jimmy Butler over Golden State's 5-1 record since trading for the ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Unilever promotes its ‘maverick’ CFO to top spot in surprise move

Fernando Fernandez, the current CFO, will take over as chief executive of the maker of Dove soap and Hellmann’s mayonnaise from Hein Schumacher, who’s stepping down on March 1 “by mutual agreement.”

MarketWatch - Feb. 25

WATCH: Dad tricks daughter into going to Trader Joe’s for emotional surprise

The night before Miranda McKeon marked three years cancer-free, her dad Paul insisted they go to Trader Joe's to get ice cream. Once they got there, however, he didn't take her to the ice cream aisle.

ABC News - 4d

NHL Power Rankings: Each team's fantasy hockey surprise of 2024-25

How many teams changed spots with games resuming after 4 Nations Face-Off? Plus, which players have been better or worse than expected?

ESPN - 3d

Transfer rumors, news: Madrid eye surprise move for Wharton

Scouts from Real Madrid have reportedly been sent to watch Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 2h

'They had biggest moment of their careers stolen' - what next for Spain?

550 days after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips on the world's biggest stage, Luis Rubiales is found guilty of sexual assault. What happens now?

BBC News - Feb. 20

Kinzinger: Musk's chainsaw moment will feature in Democratic attack ads

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s recent moment with a chainsaw at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be featured in Democratic ...

The Hill - Feb. 23

Steph perfectly recreates viral Iguodala NBA Finals moment

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry recreated a viral Andre Iguodala NBA Finals moment during his emotional jersey retirement ceremony.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Evening Report — Moment of truth for House GOP budget proposal

{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash House GOP budget resolution teeters on the brink SPEAKER MIKE JOHNSON (R-La.) and House GOP leaders are scrambling to secure support for ...

The Hill - 6d

Tense moments in Trump meeting with Zelenskyy as Vance blasts Ukraine's leader

Tensions are rising in the Oval Office as President Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. During the meeting, Vice President JD Vance blasted Zelenskyy over what he perceives as ...

CBS News - 3d

Gaza ceasefire deal hits critical moment as first phase ends

Talks on phase two of the agreement to release all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops have barely begun.

BBC News - 2d

Five moments that shaped Gervonta 'Tank' Davis' boxing career

From his KO of Ryan Garcia to his memorable uppercut to end the fight against Leo Santa Cruz, these are Gervonta Davis' best performances.

ESPN - 2d

The Observer view on the Trump-Zelenskyy clash: a moment of dark reckoning | Observer editorial

With or without the US, Europe must learn to defend itself, and Ukraine, against Russian aggression. The treatment of the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, by the US president, Donald ...

The Guardian - 2d

Why NHS England boss suddenly quitting is a huge moment

Amanda Pritchard's exit comes as the government moves to assert more direct over healthcare.

BBC News - 2d

Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Catholics call on Congress to protect Medicaid The three largest Catholic organizations in the country are ...

The Hill - 3d

Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign

A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthy. On Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could ...

The Guardian - 3d

Wildfires break out in the Carolinas

A series of wildfires have broken out in both North and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders and a state of emergency. Dave Malkoff reports.

CBS News - 1d

The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign

Offensive posts by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón have caused controversy

BBC News - 4d

A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees

A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.

The New York Times - 4d

Josh Seftel's mom on the Oscars

Filmmaker and "Sunday Morning" contributor Josh Seftel asks his mother, Pat, about this year's Academy Award contenders and the joy of going to the movies.

CBS News - 1d

The full list of Oscar winners

Anora scooped the most honours, while Conclave, The Brutalist, Wicked and Emilia Pérez also took prizes.

BBC News - 1d

A DOGE dividend could be a win-win-win for the GOP and Team Trump

With Democrats screaming that the sky is falling every time the Department of Government Efficiency axes one federal worker, Elon Musk’s team needs some good public relations.

The Hill - Feb. 21

The fastest man alive, Jeff Bezos' new acquisition, and a surprising choice to play Jesus: The news quiz

A legend’s former home is up for grabs, Delta tries to make amends, and be careful before you buy bananas.

NBC News - Feb. 22

2025 NFL combine: Ranking top five draft prospects at every offensive position, including a surprise QB2

Jalen Milroe is underrated entering the combine

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

WATCH: Dad surprises his wife with huge sushi boat after she gives birth

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate.

ABC News - Feb. 24

'I think our pitching is going to surprise people': Can the Mets' rotation quiet the critics again?

The Mets opted for short-term deals and risks for their starting rotation again. And, like last season, there are questions.

ESPN - Feb. 25

The record-breaking run of 'Ne Zha 2' may seem like a surprise. It shouldn't

For someone who's lived in China since before the pandemic, the success of the animated film "Ne Zha 2" marks more of an industry milestone than a surprise.

CNBC - 6d

Lowe’s sees surprise sales growth amid DIY strength and post-hurricane rebuilds

Home-improvement retailer’s CEO is “prepared for anything” regarding tariffs and sees homeowners tapping into record equity to fund larger projects.

MarketWatch - 5d

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