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Conan O'Brien defends Oscars amid 'divisive politics': The arts can 'unite us'
Conan O'Brien is defending Hollywood and the Oscars, saying the entertainment industry can help bring the country together during a time of "divisive politics." "If I could change the tone for just ...The Hill - 18h -
Who's hosting the 2025 Oscars? All about host Conan O'Brien.
TV funnyman Conan O'Brien takes the reins as host of the Oscars, Hollywood's biggest night. Here's more on plans for the 2025 Academy Awards.CBS News - 1d -
Oscars 2025: Conan O'Brien calls out Karla Sofía Gascón in monologue
Conan O'Brien kicked off the 2025 Oscars with a hilarious opening monologue.ABC News - 18h -
WATCH: Adam Sandler steals the show during Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue
"Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up."ABC News - 17h -
Conan O'Brien navigates the Oscars through song, dance and awards
The comedian and former late-night host led the ceremony replete with musical numbers and nods to L.A., filmmaking and the current political climate.Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Kennedy Center affirms Conan O'Brien's Mark Twain Prize ceremony moving forward amid Trump upheaval
While drama has surrounded the Kennedy Center following President Trump's takeover as its board chair, a night of comedy honoring Conan O'Brien has not been caught in the crossfire. The annual Mark ...The Hill - 6d -
Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: Little Roasting, No Politics, Very Silly
The host evoked some of his delightfully experimental bits from his old late-night show.The New York Times - 18h -
Oscars host Conan O'Brien ribs Timothée Chalamet, Karla Sofía Gascón and pays tribute to L.A.
The comedian and former late-night host steps into the hot spot formerly occupied by Jimmy Kimmel, Billy Crystal and others.Los Angeles Times - 18h -
Conan O'Brien swipes at Trump with 'Anora' joke at Oscars: Americans 'excited to see somebody finally stand up to a powerful Russian'
Conan O'Brien is seemingly taking a knock at President Trump at the Oscars, saying audiences are happy to see fictional film characters stand up to "a powerful Russian." "You know 'Anora' is having ...The Hill - 15h -
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade warFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Conan O’Brien on his Oscars Hosting Gig
It can be a thankless gig, but that’s part of the appeal. “I am drawn to the things that scare me,” O’Brien said as he made final preparations.The New York Times - 4d -
Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Christie's begins AI art auction amid backlash
The legendary auction house Christie's is facing backlash as it is now auctioning off an entire collection of pieces made using artificial intelligence. NBC News' Brian Cheung takes a first-hand ...NBC News - 5d -
Drogba defends Mourinho amid Gala racism row
Former Chelsea and Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba weighed in on the racism row involving his old coach Jose Mourinho on Wednesday, saying the Portuguese coach "is not a racist and history is ...ESPN - 4d -
WATCH: Conan O’Brien rolls out the Oscars red carpet
The host of the 97th Academy Awards was eager to help roll out the iconic 900-foot-long carpet to kick off the final countdown to Sunday’s show.ABC News - 4d -
Levin defends Zelensky, Ukraine amid sharp words from Trump
Conservative pundit Mark Levin of Fox News on Wednesday sought to defend Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has come under days of criticism from President Trump over the Ukraine war. Levin ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
And the loser is … politics: why was this year’s Oscars so reluctant?
Taking place in the middle of a chaotic time for the US and the world at large, this year’s ceremony was light on statements and devoid of the Trump word entirely. Twenty-two years ago, the last ...The Guardian - 1h -
How This Art Studio Brought the 1928 Oscar Trophy Back to Life
The studio uses a “lost” art to make the golden man.Inc. - 2d -
Can anything be salvaged from Man United's mess of a season?
Ian Darke picks through the pieces of what's left of Man United's disastrous campaign.ESPN - 3h -
Starmer defends slashing aid budget to raise defence spending to 2.5% of GDP - UK politics live
Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces new defence budget by 2027. The rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, ...The Guardian - 6d -
Oscars 2025: Karla Sofía Gascón attends Oscars amid controversy
Gascón is nominated for best actress at the award showABC News - 3h -
US star John Legend defends playing Rwanda concert during war
'We shouldn't punish people when we disagree with their leaders', he told the BBC.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
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Graham defends Senate budget resolution amid Trump opposition: 'Complete game changer'
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) defended the Senate's budget resolution, which rolled in during the wee hours of Friday morning and involves a two-track process instead of the one large spending bill ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
GOP Sen. Lankford defends measles vaccine amid outbreak: ‘I think it’s very important’
Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) tells Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that he will continue to encourage his constituents to get the measles vaccine amid growing outbreaks in the U.S.NBC News - 1d -
This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?
From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
US politics live: Donald Trump addresses Conservative Political Action Conference in Maryland – as it happened
US president’s 75-minute tirade of repeated false claims ranges from voter fraud and stolen-election lies to foreign wars. This blog is now closed.. Donald Trump launched into his speech by ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Mitch McConnell is retiring from US politics. Good riddance | Moira Donegan
Whenever you see a horror of anti-democratic rule, remember Mitch McConnell. You have him to thank. You would think that this is exactly what Mitch McConnell wanted. McConnell, the 83-year-old ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
GOP senator praises Elon Musk as the ‘United States’ consultant’ amid federal cuts
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) defends President Trump and Elon Musk's cuts to federal agencies amid backlash from Oklahoma voters.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Cavaliers' comeback win over Celtics give them confidence they can compete with defending champs
With Celtics fans in a frenzy throughout TD Garden after the Boston Celtics blitzed to a 25-3 lead over the Cavaliers in the final matchup of Eastern Conference frontrunners, Cleveland star Donovan ...ABC News - 2d -
Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?
With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Trump can strengthen the US Navy
The idea of the Shipyard Accountability and Workforce Support plan is to allow the Navy and its shipbuilders more flexibility in how they spend money.The Hill - 26m -
US stocks dip amid concerns over tariffs and consumer belt-tightening
All three major stock indexes moved decisively lower, extending sell-off in wake of dour economic reports. US stocks tumbled on Friday, extending a sell-off in the wake of dour economic reports and ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
US support 'crucial,' Zelenskyy says amid mineral deal negotiations
Ukraine is "preparing for negotiations" with the U.S. regarding security guarantees and "crucial" aid, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.ABC News - 4d -
The question no one dares ask: what if Britain has to defend itself from the US? | George Monbiot
So much of our intelligence and military systems are shared or reliant on the US – if it becomes the enemy, it is already inside the gates. All the talk now is of how we might defend ourselves ...The Guardian - 4d -
What can we learn from this year’s anonymous Oscar ballots?
Will it be Anora or Conclave? Demi or Mikey? Brody or Chalamet? This year’s glut of secret ballots reveal who the winners might be. If you’re finding it harder than usual to get excited about the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Moving the Goalposts | How can women’s football hold on to its unique selling point amid rising abuse?
This week’s newsletter wonders if we can still find the balance between access to players as well as providing them with the protection that ensures their safety?. When did we stop seeing those in ...The Guardian - 5d -
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season.NBC News - 4d -
Thinking of not filing your tax return amid IRS cutbacks? Penalties can be costly, experts say
As the IRS faces cutbacks, some taxpayers are weighing whether to file returns this season. But penalties can be costly, experts say.CNBC - 4d -
US politics briefing: Trump administration warns Kyiv and picks up court win in mass firings case
From the Trump administration’s latest moves abroad and in the US – here are the key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Thursday saw a judge rule that the Trump administration can ...The Guardian - Feb. 21
