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Kim Sae-ron's death underscores the huge pressure on South Korean celebrities
Actor Kim Sae-ron’s death adds to the list of celebrity deaths in South Korea that underscore the enormous pressure they face under the gaze of a relentlessly unforgiving media that pounces on ...ABC News - Feb. 20 -
Sinn Féin to boycott White House St Patrick's Day celebrations
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says her decision not to travel to Washington DC for the annual festivities is one of principle.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
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Carlos Diegues, Filmmaker Who Celebrated Brazil’s Diversity, Dies at 84
Seeking to shed the gauzy influence of Hollywood and focus on Brazil’s ethnic richness and troubled history, he helped forge a new path for his country’s cinema.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result
Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
Trump celebrates end of Joy Reid MSNBC show: 'Finally'
President Trump says he is thrilled MSNBC host Joy Reid will no longer preside over a prime-time show on the network, a major change that comes as part of an overhaul of the channel's programming ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
DOGE Quietly Deletes the 5 Biggest Spending Cuts It Celebrated Last Week
The cuts, highlighted on an earlier version of the “wall of receipts” posted by Elon Musk’s team, contained mistakes that vastly inflated the amount of money saved.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
Morocco urges people to not buy sheep for Eid al-Adha celebrations
With Morocco’s sheep herds dwindling at an alarming rate, King Mohammed VI made a rare break with tradition by urging families to forego buying sheep to sacrifice during the upcoming Eid Al-AdhaABC News - Feb. 27 -
Weekly quiz: How did the UK's oldest horse celebrate her birthday?
How much attention did you pay to what else has been going on in the world over the past seven days?BBC News - 6d -
‘Our people were so innovative’: Māori art celebrated in landmark book
Toi Te Mana: An Indigenous history of Māori art showcases creative work across a diverse range of mediums. A new landmark book celebrating Māori art has clocked up a couple of impressive firsts: ...The Guardian - 6d -
Forget the celebrities. Meet L.A.'s small businesses that depend on the Oscars
Hollywood's biggest night is also a huge opportunity for production workers and small businesses around Los Angeles.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Venture capital trusts have little reason to celebrate turning 30
Fundraising for the tax-efficient assets is up 10 per cent this year — but they remain a niche choiceFinancial Times - 6d -
Celebrity tributes pour in for Gene Hackman: 'Powerful, subtle, brilliant'
Celebrity tributes are pouring in for Gene Hackman after the revered 95-year-old actor and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home.NBC News - 5d -
William speaks Welsh amid St David's Day celebrations
The Prince of Wales delivers his first full message in Welsh to mark St David's Day.BBC News - 4d -
Transgender women near Rome pray for Pope Francis, celebrate his outreach
As Pope Francis remains hospitalized, a group of migrant transgender women are praying for his recoveryABC News - 4d -
Owning a piece of celebrity: Inside Hollywood auction house Julien's
Julien's Auctions, based in Los Angeles, has been hugely successful in the market of celebrity memorabilia – everything from Marilyn Monroe's jeans to Michael Jackson's glove. Correspondent Lee ...CBS News - 3d -
WATCH: Interviews of this year's favorite celebrities looking to win an Oscar
ABC News’ Linsey Davis takes a look back at the interviews with a few of the nominees hoping to take home an Oscar Sunday night.ABC News - 3d -
Zoe Saldaña celebrates immigrants in tearful Oscar win: Read the full speech
'I am a proud child of immigrant parents, with dreams and dignity and hardworking hands,' said the 'Emilia Pérez' actor, adding that she's the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Oscar.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
M. Paul Friedberg, Landscape Architect Who Celebrated the City, Dies at 93
He made his mark as a designer of experimental playgrounds in New York City and then used the same ideas to reinvent urban parks across the country.The New York Times - 2d -
Celebrate The PS2's 25th Anniversary With These Pictures From Launch Day
Today marks the 25th anniversary of PS2, the best-selling video game console of all time. Sony released the home system in Japan on March 4, 2000, and one Redditor flew over to Tokyo at that time ...GameSpot - 1d -
Fat Tuesday celebrations underway in New Orleans amid severe weather threat
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.CBS News - 1d -
Latest news on severe weather in the South, Mardi Gras celebrations continuing
There are severe weather warnings for the South and several states are preparing for possible tornadoes. In New Orleans, the weather is impacting Mardi Gras celebrations. CBS News' Kati Weis ...CBS News - 1d -
Andrew Tate’s alliance with Trump has been in the making for a long time
Trump’s attempts to intervene in Tate’s rape and human trafficking cases in Romania might seem strange, but their worlds are intimately linked. Ever since I began reporting on Andrew Tate four ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Universal’s Theme Parks, Long in Disney’s Shadow, Expand at Dizzying Pace
Universal is going after Disney, the industry leader, with new parks in Florida and Texas: “We want people to think of us first.”The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The housing market's long winter faces a slow thaw and many unknowns
There are some signs of improvement heading into the spring buying season, but President Donald Trump’s economic plans complicate the outlook.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Shein profits slump in fresh challenge to long-planned London IPO
Competition from Temu adds to pressure on fast-fashion group’s valuation as it seeks approval for UK listingFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
NHL Sour Rankings: The Long-Term Outlook For The League's Worst Teams
As the NHL comes back from its break for the 4 Nations Face-Off, we're getting a clearer picture of the worst teams in the NHL sour Rankings.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24 -
‘It wasn’t nice’: Australian couple sat next to corpse on long-haul flight
Mitchell Ring and Jennifer Colin say woman who died en route to Doha was left next to them by Qatar Airways staff. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
3 things to know before opening a long-term CD this March
Planning on opening a long-term CD in March? Find out what you need to know before locking in your rate.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds - Campaign Length And Mission List
A long and arduous journey awaits you in Monster Hunter Wilds . Along the way, you'll battle numerous creatures and venture forth into vast landscapes. As such, you might be wondering how many ...GameSpot - 6d -
How much will a $5,000 long-term CD earn now?
A $5,000 long-term CD account could produce big returns if opened now. Here's how much you could earn.CBS News - 5d -
Canucks Noah Juulsen Out Long-Term After Lower Body Procedure
Jan 3, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Noah Juulsen (47) handles the puck against the Nashville Predators in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Stephen Curry’s Greatness Is a Scene Worth Savoring for as Long as Possible
The Warriors star started another special night with a pregame show for the ages, then went out and put on an ageless performance, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - 5d -
NOAA firings spark fears about long-term damage
The Trump administration has made drastic cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that threaten to impact weather forecasting and other key services provided by the ...The Hill - 5d -
Palestinian businessman lobbies DC with long-shot Gaza vision
A Palestinian businessman is making a long-shot bid to lead a new governing body of the Gaza Strip, putting up an estimated $300,000 for lobbying services to influence Washington and the Middle ...The Hill - 5d -
Gaza ceasefire talks stall, as Egypt proposes long-term reconstruction plan
Israel had agreed partial troop withdrawal by 9 March, but start of second phase of truce hits impasse. Talks aimed at maintaining the ceasefire in Gaza hit an impasse in Cairo on Saturday over ...The Guardian - 4d -
Netflix shines light on true story 'that's been buried for a long time'
The series stars Jodie Whittaker and Aimee Lou Wood as real-life mothers fighting for justice.BBC News - 4d -
Top Wall Street analysts are upbeat on the long-term potential of these stocks
TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three stocks favored by Wall Street, including Booking Holdings and Visa.CNBC - 4d -
Chris Mason: Starmer is helping to shape talks but path to peace could be long
The gathering of European leaders took on greater significance after Trump and Zelenksy's flare up in the Oval Office, political editor Chris Mason writes.BBC News - 3d -
Why long meetings drain productivity and how to fix them
A new Harvard Business Review article highlights the impact of "meeting hangovers," with research showing they disrupt workflow and productivity. UNC Charlotte professor Steven Rogelberg, an expert ...CBS News - 2d
