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Acting legend Joan Plowright dies at 95: Oscar nominee whose first love remained theatre
One of the UK's finest stage actresses, she later appeared in films including Tea with Mussolini.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Luxury’s ‘America first’ moment
Flush stock market investors and newly-minted crypto bros have clearly been busy with festive shoppingFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
First Tensions Between Arías and Cali's Management
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.As Deportivo Cali prepares its roster for the upcoming year, there have been som...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16 -
Astronaut stuck in orbit takes first spacewalk
Nasa astronaut Suni Williams, one of two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station, has completed her first spacewalk since arriving.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
The First Bitcoin President? Tracing Trump’s Crypto Connections
Crypto execs funneled millions in donations to swing this election, and now their man is in charge. Here’s how Donald Trump’s “crypto cabinet” could shape the next four years.Wired - Jan. 16 -
Column: The Oscars 'must go forward' — and will, says film academy CEO. He's right
With L.A. burning, many have called for the Oscars to be canceled. Film academy CEO Bill Kramer tells The Times that the March 2 ceremony will proceed, with 'special moments' acknowledging first ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
BioShock And Borderlands Veterans Drop First Look At Wartorn
Stray Kite Studios--an indie developer that includes veterans from BioShock, Borderlands, and Age of Empires--has debuted the first look at the company's inaugural original title Wartorn. As seen ...GameSpot - Jan. 15 -
Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive
With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.Inc. - Jan. 15 -
Predicting the First 2 Rounds of the N.F.L. Draft
The Titans, Raiders and Giants land rookie quarterbacks in our expert’s projections.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires
The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires
The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfiresABC News - Jan. 13 -
Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season
Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13 -
The Key Takeaways From the First Round of the N.F.L. Playoffs
After early playoff exits, several teams face pressing questions.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Where to see the first full moon of 2025
Helen Willetts takes a look at what's going on in the night sky and the chances of seeing this month's Wolf Moon.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
Newsom blasts Trump for 'threatening our first responders'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Former Devils First-Rounder Placed On Waivers
This former Devils defenseman has been placed on waivers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11 -
Screenwriter behind two Oscar hopefuls opens up about new era of his career
Justin Kuritzkes is the screenwriter for "Queer" and "Challengers," two wildly different films that share plots featuring intense emotional journeys. Both films have garnered awards buzz and are ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
Trump Is First President to Be Sentenced as a Felon
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s New York criminal case culminated with him avoiding jail, but he is set to become the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"
Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
DNC to hold first in-person candidate forum in Detroit
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will host its in-person forum for its officer elections in Detroit next week. The Jan. 16 forum, which is focusing on the Midwest, will include candidates ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
A fan's guide to the season's first Grand Slam
Can Coco Gauff or Carlos Alcaraz win their first Australian Open? Will Novak Djokovic extend his major record?ESPN - Jan. 10 -
‘Every day is 24 hours of panic to just get out the door’: Jesse Eisenberg on self-indulgence, candid aunts and his Oscar-tipped Holocaust comedy
The writer-director of A Real Pain and co-stars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe talk about being overcome by generational trauma while making Oscar season’s funniest film. Jesse ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires
The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar award voting and nominations delayed by Los Angeles County fires
The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Biden becomes great-grandfather, in likely presidential first
President Biden welcomed his first great-grandchild into the world on Wednesday after his granddaughter Naomi had a cesarean section birth in Los Angeles. Biden, 82, is believed to be the first ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
BAFTA Tea Party, key stop in the Oscar race, canceled due to L.A. wildfires
Saturday's event, an annual mainstay of the awards circuit, has been canceled amid the L.A. wildfires, the organization announced Wednesday.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race
The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
No. 1 Tennessee trounced by Florida in first loss
In front of 11,011 fans in Gainesville, No. 8 Florida thumped top-ranked Tennessee 73-43 to knock off the last unbeaten team in Division I men's basketball, an authoritative performance that gave ...ESPN - Jan. 8 -
Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature
'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8 -
Trump’s America First becomes America expands
President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning
A Louisiana patient is the first person in the United States to die as a result of H5N1 infection. One expert likens what happens next to Russian roulette.Wired - Jan. 7 -
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The first step for the Democrats to win again: A party overhaul
The playbook we’ve used for decades must be discarded, and power brokers who haven’t had a big win since 2012 should not be who we look to for solutions.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
First U.S. bird flu death reported in Louisiana
A Louisiana resident has died after being hospitalized last month with bird flu. There have been 66 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S. since the current outbreak started in April. "CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 7
