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Zoe Saldaña makes history with Oscars win for best supporting actress
Zoe Saldaña made history at the Oscars when she won best supporting actress for her role as Mexican lawyer Rita Castro in "Emilia Pérez."ABC News - 6h -
WATCH: Zoë Saldaña makes history with 1st Oscar win
Zoe Saldaña is the first American of Dominican descent to accept an Academy Award for best supporting actress. She won for her performance in "Emilia Pérez."ABC News - 2h -
Why Walmart’s warning may have more to do with weight-loss drugs than tariffs
Walmart’s stock fell Thursday as quarterly earnings were expected to decline for the first time in three years, with strength in groceries and GLP-1 drug sales continuing to pressure margins.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon
The CEO of hedge fund Point72 turned bearish for the first time in a while due to punitive tariffs, immigration crackdown and federal spending cuts.CNBC - Feb. 21 -
Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine
Oil futures settled lower Wednesday, with concerns over the global economic outlook and potential for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine that could lift sanctions on Moscow prompting prices to ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Beacon Roofing sees ‘headwinds’ from tariffs and labor jitters from building contactors
“We held our guidance all year — not many industrial distribution companies did that,” CEO Julian Francis tells MarketWatch.MarketWatch - 3d -
Manufacturers boost durable-goods orders ahead of tariffs, but industry slump hasn’t ended
A key measure of business orders rose in January for the third month in a row, but it’s likely the sudden improvement reflects businesses rushing to buy parts and supplies ahead of potential U.S. ...MarketWatch - 3d -
‘I decided I was done’: Canada pizzeria boycotts US ingredients in tariff dispute
Gram’s Pizza owner and chef is boycotting US products after Trump threatened to add 25% tariff on Canadian goods. Tucked away in a former garage space in Toronto’s west end, Gram’s Pizza is usually ...The Guardian - 2d -
U.S. trade deficit in goods balloons to record high as businesses race to avoid tariffs
The trade sector seems set to be a drag on headline GDP growth in the first quarter, but it is hard to estimate how much.MarketWatch - 2d -
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico coming Tuesday but may not be 25%, commerce chief says
‘That is a fluid situation,’ Howard Lutnick says in first indication that administration may not impose full tariffs. Donald Trump ’s commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, said on Sunday that US ...The Guardian - 12h -
A Stytch in time: Connected Apps untangles authorization tie-ups for AI agents
Stytch Connected Apps enables AI agents and third-party apps to authenticate, access data and take action on behalf of users.VentureBeat - Feb. 19 -
Pope is sitting up out of bed at hospital as he recovers from pneumonia
Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from pneumoniaABC News - Feb. 20 -
Large Holes Open Up in Surrey, England; Car Teeters on the Edge
A giant hole opened up on a street in Surrey, southwest of London, forcing evacuations and leaving a car teetering on the edge. The cause was unknown.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Walmart Racks Up Sales Record but Sees Slower Growth Ahead
The retail giant continues to attract shoppers from across the income spectrum, but faces headwinds from stubborn inflation and the risk of tariffs.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
A.I. Is Changing How Silicon Valley Builds Start-Ups
Tech start-ups typically raised huge sums to hire armies of workers and grow fast. Now artificial intelligence tools are making workers more productive and spurring tales of “tiny team” success.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production
While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...CBS News - Feb. 20 -
Mexico ramps up troop levels at US-Mexico border
Mexico boosted troop levels at the border after President Trump threatened a tariff on all Mexican goods coming into the U.S. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez got exclusive access, and takes a look at ...NBC News - Feb. 21 -
What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
DOGE wants access to filers’ data, and the commerce secretary says Trump wants to scrap the IRS. But filing a return remains mandatory — the earlier the better, tax advisers say.NBC News - Feb. 20 -
Review: In the uplifting yet mundane 'The Unbreakable Boy,' a dad finally wises up
Based on the memoir by Scott LeRette, the movie takes on subjects including autism and brittle-bone disease with a faith-based foundation in church and family.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 20 -
These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs will up your money game
Don’t miss these top money and investing features.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Investors call for shake-up of Europe’s ‘failed’ securitisation market
Fund managers and insurers say long-overdue reforms could unlock hundreds of billions of euros in financingFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up
Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
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Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live
This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spending. The Democratic Unionist Party has ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
England thrash Scotland to keep up U20 Grand Slam bid
England take a step closer to an Under-20 Six Nations Grand Slam by hammering Scotland in Newcastle.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Is Up For Auction, And Already At An Astounding Price
Pokemon fans are known to be passionate, especially as Pokemania nears its 30th anniversary in 2026. Sometimes, fans are even willing to pay shockingly high prices for unofficial Pokemon items, ...GameSpot - Feb. 21 -
Police officer removed criminal's tag so they could meet up for sex
Natasha Conneely's team was responsible for managing criminals in the community to deter reoffending.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Emboldened Kremlin Steps Up Efforts to Seize Businesses in Russia
The legal onslaught on Moscow’s second-largest airport has been seen as part of the Kremlin’s wartime drive to seize control of key assets still in private hands.The New York Times - Feb. 22 -
Cymande founding members open up about the band's unusual journey
British band Cymande curated a cult following in the 1970s, but they cemented their legacy decades later, when hip-hop artists from De La Soul to the Wu-Tang Clan to the Fugees discovered and ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Kuzma daps up ex-Wiz teammate in 'weird' scene
Kyle Kuzma's return to Washington led to a confusing moment with a couple of former Wizards teammates in the first quarter.ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Diversity Program Differences Pop Up Between PepsiCo and Coca-Cola
The two companies have diverging diversity approaches.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Can Moldova – population 2.4m – show the world how to stand up to Putin?
The tiny former Soviet republic’s determination not to be cowed by the Kremlin could provide a template for the west on how to hold back the tide of subversion and corruption. How can a democracy ...The Guardian - Feb. 23 -
VC backed by Cambridge university launches £100mn start-up fund
Cambridge Innovation Capital’s fund counts Aviva Investors and an arm of British Business Bank as backersFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
Trade-promoting UK departments face ‘up to 40%’ staff cuts
Restructuring plans come as Britain seeks to boost inward investmentFinancial Times - Feb. 23 -
MSNBC Cancels Joy Reid’s Show in Major Shake-Up
Ms. Reid’s 7 p.m. program will be replaced by a panel show co-hosted by Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez and Michael Steele.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Zelensky willing to give up presidency in exchange for Nato membership
In response to a question, the Ukrainian president said he would give up his position for peace.BBC News - Feb. 23 -
Anthony Rizzo Is a Beloved M.L.B. Star. But His Time Might Be Up.
The 14-year veteran is still without a team after suffering injuries in his last season with the Yankees: “I’m not naive to it. It could be it.”The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Liverpool breezes by Man City; EPL lead up to 11
Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City after talisman Mohamed Salah scored their first goal and set up Dominik Szoboszlai for the second as ...ESPN - Feb. 23 -
