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Real-life shipwreck story wins major book award
Author Sophie Elmhirst wrote about a British couple who spent four months on a life raft in the Pacific.BBC News - 15h -
'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series
The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects.BBC News - 2d -
Sag awards 2025: Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña win major categories
Screen Actors Guild awards go to Shōgun and Conclave ensembles, while Jane Fonda gives a rousing political speech while accepting a life achievement award. Timothée Chalamet has won best actor in a ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
Brit Awards 2025: The real winners and losers
From Jade's problematic dress, to Stormzy's eye injury - here's what really went down at the Brits.BBC News - 4d -
Watch: A real-life flying car takes to the skies
From science-fiction to the real world, flying cars are here - but could the concept actually take off?BBC News - Feb. 23 -
In One Woman’s Life, the Story of Ukraine’s War, 3 Years On
In treatment for cancer and with her husband in a Russian prison, Olha Kurtmallaieva, 25, worries that time may be running out for her and, possibly, her country.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Veteran journalist Don Dahler reflects on a life covering the world's biggest stories
In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
'The Accidental Getaway Driver' is a real-life thriller that's comfortable in the slow lane
Filmmaker Sing J. Lee's O.C.-set debut about the 2016 case of three escaped convicts and a kidnapped taxi driver steers to some intriguing emotional places.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
'Anora' wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards
Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" dominated the TV categories.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 23 -
"Anora" wins 5 Oscars at 97th Academy Awards
"Anora" picked up five Oscars, including Best Picture, Sunday night at the Academy Awards. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has more from Los Angeles.CBS News - 2d -
Pioneers of Reinforcement Learning Win the Turing Award
Having machines learn from experience was once considered a dead end. It’s now critical to artificial intelligence, and work in the field has won two men the highest honor in computer science.Wired - 1d -
‘I’ve just changed my life’: ex-biker gang member books place at the Open
Australian Ryan Peake served five years in jail for assault Former Rebels gang member wins New Zealand Open The former motorcycle gang member Ryan Peake described his New Zealand Open triumph as ...The Guardian - 4d -
Who could secure NAACP Image Awards' most coveted wins?
Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
‘Flow’ becomes first Latvian film to win Academy Award for animated feature
“Flow,″ a wordless cat parable, has won the Oscar for animated feature at Sunday’s 97th Academy AwardsABC News - 3d -
'Anora' Oscar win carries Academy Awards into a new era
When Sean Baker’s “Anora” swept the 97th Academy Awards, its five wins, including best picture, heralded a different kind of Oscar winnerABC News - 2d -
'Real life Squid Game': Kim Sae-ron's death exposes Korea's celebrity culture
Analysts say they are not optimistic that the ruthless "cancel culture" surrounding the industry will change.BBC News - Feb. 19 -
The Playbook, Inning 7: Fantasy baseball managers must adjust to real-life trends
How to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season? Part 7 dives into MLB's new normal and how fantasy managers need to adjust.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
Toxic Town: Jodie Whittaker is absolutely flawless as she battles real-life injustice
The hasty regeneration of Corby’s old steelworks poisoned a generation. Now the story of how it came to court is told in a harrowing, if slightly melodramatic, new Netflix series. Jack Thorne ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
From page to pitch: How Harry Potter's Quidditch became a real-life sport
Now called Quadball, the sport was made famous by JK Rowling's bespectacled wizard.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is ...ABC News - 5d -
Leaked recordings challenge Greek account of deadly shipwreck
Hundreds are thought to have died when the Adriana sank in international waters two years ago.BBC News - Feb. 27 -
Mikey Madison wins Best Actress, "Anora" wins Best Picture at 97th Academy Awards
"Anora" was the big winner at Sunday night's Oscars with star Mikey Madison picking up Best Actress and the film taking home Best Picture. "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Kevin Frazier has a ...CBS News - 2d -
Worm-like creature with ‘dark secret’ wins New Zealand bug of the year award
Velvet worms have rows of pudgy legs, skin speckled like a galaxy and dissolve their prey with sticky goo . An ancient gummy-looking worm-like creature with a vicious hunting method that involves ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
MLS award predictions: Can Lionel Messi win MVP with Inter Miami, and Gregg Berhalter's coach of the year case
Plus which L.A. star will lead the league in scoring, and what high-profile signing is set to flopCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Oscar favorite ‘Anora’ wins best film, director and actor at the Independent Spirit Awards
Sean Baker’s “Anora” won best film, best director and best actor for Mikey Madison at the Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday in what could be a preview of next Sunday’s Oscars.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Timothée Chalamet wins best actor SAG Award, shaking up Oscar race
Timothée Chalamet won the SAG Award for best actor, his first major acting award, for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in "A Complete Unknown."Los Angeles Times - Feb. 24 -
'Conclave' wins big at SAG Awards; Jane Fonda’s speech offers a moment of political resistance
The papal thriller “Conclave” won best ensemble and Timothée Chalamet took best actor at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an ...NBC News - Feb. 24 -
'Conclave' cast celebrates with Timothée Chalamet and Ariana Grande after big SAG Awards win
The cast of “Conclave” has accepted congratulations from generations of big stars backstage at the Screen Actors Guild AwardsABC News - Feb. 24 -
Endrick fires Real Madrid to 1-0 win in first leg of Copa del Rey semifinals
Kylian Mbappé’s replacement Endrick scored a first-half goal and Real Madrid won 1-0 at Real Sociedad in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinalsABC News - Feb. 26 -
Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad score, highlights: Early red card benefits first-place Barca in 4-0 win
Real Sociedad went down to 10 when Aritz Elustondo was sent off in the 17th minuteCBS Sports - 3d -
Oscars 2025 winners list: 'Anora' wins five Academy Awards, including four for filmmaker Sean Baker
"Anora," Sean Baker, Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña were the big winners at the 97th Academy Awards Sunday night.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Oscars 2025: Ben Stiller celebrates Knicks' comeback win from 97th Academy Awards
The 'Severance' director took to social media to celebrate the Knicks despite his presenting role at the OscarsCBS Sports - 2d -
Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid score, highlights: Los Blancos put one foot into UCL quarters with narrow win
Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz found the net in the 2-1 win at the Santiago BernabeuCBS Sports - 1d -
A Book Club for Bewildered Democrats
Democrats will have no shot at containing Trump if they don’t first understand why voters turn to him.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
These Books Are Absolutely Unreadable. That’s the Point.
A new exhibition at the Center for Book Arts in New York features a range of items — transistor radios, lanterns, cigarette lighters and more — designed to look like books.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
10 books to read in March
Promising books, fiction and nonfiction, to consider for your March reading listLos Angeles Times - 6d -
Book excerpt: "Carson the Magnificent"
Bill Zehme and Mike Thomas' biography examines the public and private lives of the man who remade late-night TV.CBS News - 5d -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 19 -
Book excerpt: "Resolute" by Benjamin Hall
The Fox News correspondent and author of the bestseller "Saved" writes about his recovery from devastating injuries suffered from a Russian missile attack in Ukraine, and of his return to Kyiv.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
The week's bestselling books, March 2
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 2, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 26