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BBC review finds 'serious flaws' over Gaza documentary
The documentary was pulled last week after it emerged its 13-year-old narrator was the son of a Hamas official.BBC News - 11h -
Questions still remain for BBC after damaging Gaza documentary
Fallout from the film about Gaza's children is a reputationally damaging mess, says the BBC's media editor Katie Razzall.BBC News - 1h -
Jane Fonda delivers fiery speech accepting SAG's lifetime achievement award: 'Empathy is not weak or woke'
Actor and activist Jane Fonda received the lifetime achievement honor at the SAG Awards recognizing her decades-spanning work and her humanitarian accomplishments.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
'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 - 4d -
SAG Awards 2025 Red Carpet Photos: Jane Fonda, Timothée Chalamet and More
Check out what film and television stars wore as they arrived for the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday night.The New York Times - 4d -
Jane Fonda defends ‘woke,’ saying it 'means you give a damn about other people'
Jane Fonda defended “woke” while accepting an award Sunday from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, a speech largely aimed at President Trump and the current American moment. Fonda, 87, accepted a Life ...The Hill - 4d -
Prada reconstructs femininity starting with the little black dress fit for a global 'black moment'
Prada opened its runway show during Milan Fashion Week with its take on the little black dress, because, in the words of Miuccia Prada "we are in a very black moment.'ABC News - 1d -
Who wants Aaron Rodgers?
Two weeks from today, the Jets will release quarterback Aaron Rodgers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
8 Best Projectors According to Our Reviewers (2025)
Whether you want a backyard presenter or a theater-quality behemoth, our projector picks will help you upgrade your movie nights.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Our Favorite Internal SSD Is on Sale Right Now
Need more storage? Take $40 off the 2-TB, or $20 off the 1-TB WD_Black SN770 right now.Wired - 3d -
Pritzker: Trump actions 'threat to our democracy'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Wednesday called President Trump’s efforts to reshape and shrink the federal government a “threat to our democracy.” “The things that I'm speaking out about now, ...The Hill - 1d -
The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself
How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Consumers turn to renting chickens as egg prices soar
As the bird flu outbreak impacts egg shortages and prices, some people are turning to renting or buying backyard chickens.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Is the downfall of a Japanese star a turning point for women's rights?
The downfall of Masahiro Nakai is a marked departure from how Japan treats claims of sexual violence.BBC News - 4d -
Stars turn on the style at SAG Awards red carpet
Millie Bobby Brown, Mikey Madison and Timothée Chalamet were among the stars posing for pictures.BBC News - 4d -
The Papers: 'Zelensky offers to quit' and 'Germany turns Right'
Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.BBC News - 4d -
Venus Williams turns down Indian Wells wildcard
Former world number one Venus Williams turns down a wildcard offer for next month's Indian Wells tournament.BBC News - 4d -
Angry Democratic donors turn off the flow of money
Democrats are anxious to rebuild their party on the heels of President Trump’s victory in November. But they have a major problem as they try to refashion their brand: The money isn’t there. ...The Hill - 4d -
Macron ‘turning point’ on Ukraine lacks Trump commitments
French president to be followed by British PM in seeking support for US ‘backstop’ in postwar UkraineFinancial Times - 3d -
At London Fashion Week, Street Style Turned Heads
Outfits on and off the runways at London Fashion Week offered loads of inspiration.The New York Times - 2d -
Ellen MacArthur Foundation CEO: “Eliminating Waste on Our Streets and in Our Oceans Is a Nonpartisan Issue”
In an exclusive interview, the CEO of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation talks about positioning circularity as an economic and environmental imperative.Inc. - 4d -
Mother found guilty of murdering sons aged 2 and 5
Kara Alexander is convicted of murdering her sons Marley and Elijah at their Dagenham home in 2022.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
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Argentina prays for native son Francis, the first Latin American pope in history
Catholics from across Argentina have flocked to churches to pray for the recovery of native son Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope in historyABC News - 4d -
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Video shows rescue of father, son from narrow Utah cliffside
The stranded father and son found a backpack of supplies left behind by a previous hiker, rescuers said.CBS News - 4d -
Trump tasks son’s hunting pal with keeping the US food supply safe
Kyle Diamantas, Florida attorney with ties to Donald Trump Jr, will oversee about 80% of US food supply. The acting federal government official overseeing the vast majority of the US’s food supply ...The Guardian - 3d -
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Singapore property magnate seeks to oust son in boardroom battle
Kwek family feud between octogenarian chair and CEO offspring leads to share suspension of real estate developerFinancial Times - 2d -
Israelis pay last respects to hostage mother and sons killed in Gaza
In a display of deep public grief, thousands lined roads of southern Israel for the funeral procession of Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas.BBC News - 2d -
It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients
Relatives of Joël Le Scouarnec, who allegedly sexually assaulted young patients, tell court of split personality. Members of a French surgeon’s family have described discovering the “Jekyll and ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Zelenskyy’s humiliation in the White House
Ukraine’s president finds himself squeezed between two big powersFinancial Times - 3h -
Why Did It Take a Fire for the World to Learn of Altadena’s Black Arts Legacy?
As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Trump vows to add Black icons to proposed National Garden of American Heroes
President Trump shared plans to feature more than 10 Black historical figures in his proposed National Garden of American Heroes during a Thursday White House reception for Black History Month. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity
President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Trump fires Black joint chiefs chair Hegseth accused of promoting diversity
US secretary of defense had questioned whether history-making air force general CQ Brown Jr got job because of race. Donald Trump abruptly fired the air force general CQ Brown Jr as chair of the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Much of the Black middle class was built by federal jobs. That may change.
Major cuts by the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk’s DOGE, are threatening a path to Black financial stability once offered by federal jobs.NBC News - 6d
