Oscars Take Center Stage With Contenders Vying for Big Wins

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

This stock sector can still soar during the late stages of the bull market — and there are easy ways to play it

Also: Nvidia earnings on deck, potential stock splits and big gains, a look at gold, and the Moneyist pulls no punches.

MarketWatch - Feb. 21

French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines

France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea in a show of firepower ...

ABC News - Feb. 22

Liam Livingstone must finally seize moment for England on global stage | Ali Martin

All-rounder has yet to deliver in five major tournaments and missed out again in Champions Trophy defeat by Australia. The England players who hit the golf course on Sunday morning probably did the ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

After 9 months on the run, a French fugitive who staged a deadly escape faced court in Romania

A notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape last year has appeared in a Romanian court

ABC News - Feb. 23

Pope is resting on 10th day of hospitalization after early stages of kidney failure detected

The Vatican says Pope Francis is resting after a quiet night

ABC News - Feb. 24

Perplexity AI launching $50 million venture fund to back early-stage startups

Perplexity AI is getting ready to launch a $50 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed artificial intelligence startups in the U.S., CNBC has learned.

CNBC - 6d

How Antonio Conte turned Napoli back into contenders and set foundation for what's to come

The Italian manager was able to restore Napoli's winning mentality in a short time

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

Ranking top contenders for MLS Cup: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lead the way, Seattle Sounders a threat

Can the Los Angeles Galaxy repeat after returning to the summit last season?

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

2025 Saudi Cup predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup gives picks

Horse racing expert Michelle Yu, who recently hit the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, offers her best bets for the 2025 Saudi Cup on Saturday at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

CBS Sports - Feb. 22

2025 Rebel Stakes predictions, odds, horses, contenders: Expert who nailed Breeders' Cup unveils picks

After hitting the exacta in the Breeders' Cup Classic, Michelle Yu offers her best bets for the Rebel Stakes 2025 at Oaklawn Park

CBS Sports - Feb. 23

Donovan Mitchell's 33 points lead Cavaliers past Grizzlies in matchup of top NBA contenders

The Cavs won without Darius Garland, who sat out with a hip contusion sustained on Friday.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Marcello's Mailbag: Coaches on scorching hot seats; ranking new QBs for top college football contenders

Answering some of the more pressing questions around the college football world ahead of the 2025 season

CBS Sports - Feb. 24

Paul George sums up 76ers' problems, says team doesn't 'have the habits' of playoff contender

The skidding 76ers trailed by as many as 50 points against the Bulls on Monday

CBS Sports - 6d

College basketball rankings: Duke rolling in ACC, but Blue Devils haven't pulled away from contenders

Louisville and Clemson are just behind Duke in the ACC standings

CBS Sports - 5d

Philadelphia Eagles 2025 NFL offseason, NFLPA report card: With a strong core in place, they'll be a perpetual contender

There probably isn't an NFL roster in better shape for the long haul than the Eagles. They have relatively young stars at just about every major position, and most of them are locked into long-term ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

2025 Cognizant Classic leaderboard: Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth contend after record PGA National scoring day

Birdies were flying everywhere during Round 1 at PGA National

CBS Sports - 4d

College basketball grades: As March Madness looms on horizon, two major contenders flunk tests

Road exams went oh-so-poorly for Florida and Iowa State

CBS Sports - 3d

Lakers are real contenders, Cavaliers keep rolling and Kevin Durant's future starts this offseason

On this episode of Good Word with Goodwill, the Lakers continue to win, what it takes to be the face of the NBA, are the Cavaliers a lock for the Eastern Conference Finals and Kevin Durant's future.

Yahoo Sports - 2h

An alternative take on Trump’s favourite word

Seen from a different angle, would the US president still choose tariffs?

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Accessibility Is Taking a Hit Across the Sciences

Confusion has ensued about the future of programs and research supporting people with disabilities as a result of President Trump’s executive order.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

"Taking on the Eiger" | 60 Minutes Archive

In 2015, Anderson Cooper reported the Swiss Alps, where 60 Minutes cameras captured an extreme sportsman using a three-sport technique for the first time to descend the Eiger, one of the most ...

CBS News - 6d

Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike

We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher price

Financial Times - 5d

Who’s afraid of the big, bad sabbatical?

Not as many hard-charging banks as you might think

Financial Times - Feb. 23

Big Leadership Change Starts Small

Purpose-driven leaders overcome overwhelm and navigate uncertainty one step at a time.

Inc. - 5d

2025 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Top 30 position battles, from Diamondbacks closer to Dodgers center fielder

Kristian Campbell, Aroldis Chapman are among those competing for jobs

CBS Sports - Feb. 21

We're buying the dip in an AI data center play still under pressure post-DeepSeek

We see this as an opportunity.

CNBC - Feb. 21

Mark Williams' agent disputes Lakers rescinding trade for Hornets center due to failed physical

Williams suggested to reporters that the Lakers canceled the trade after having second thoughts about what they gave up in the nixed deal.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 21

Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Juan Soto hits homer to deep center field in 1st spring training at-bat with Mets

Soto followed that up with a run-scoring fielder's choice in the second inning.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 22

NYC Mayor Eric Adams to close Roosevelt Hotel migrant center targeted by Musk, Trump admin

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city will close the Roosevelt Hotel migrant center in Manhattan, a frequent target of Elon Musk and the Tump administration.

NBC News - Feb. 24

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

Singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens calls off Kennedy Center show, citing Trump takeover

Award-winning singe-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump took office

ABC News - 5d

Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdown

A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation

ABC News - 4d

Over 7,000 workers from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after a regional crackdown

A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriations.

NBC News - 4d

ICE signs $1 billion contract with private firm for New Jersey detention center

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Wednesday it would reopen a 1,000-bed New Jersey detention center after signing a $1 billion contract with a private global lender. ICE will ...

The Hill - 4d

German election winner Merz and center-left rivals start sounding out a possible coalition

Negotiators from German election winner Friedrich Merz’s conservative bloc and the center-left Social Democrats have started exploratory talks on a possible coalition government

ABC News - 3d

Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky: Two games between rivals in Chicago moved to United Center for larger audience

The Fever have now had four road games in 2025 moved to larger arenas

CBS Sports - 3d

9-year-old invites special needs rec center where he volunteers to birthday party

The way a young Idaho boy chose to celebrate one more trip around the sun made the day a whole lot brighter. Steve Hartman goes "On the Road" for the inspiring story.

CBS News - 3d

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

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