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Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

The New York Times - 12h

Why These Oscars Mean So Much to Brazil

The best picture and best actress nominations for “I’m Still Here” have inspired national pride in a country whose culture has long been overlooked.

The New York Times - 12h

Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner

Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

The Meaning of Germany’s Election

We examine the role of immigration in the outcome.

The New York Times - 4d

Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign

A Complete Unknown’s best actor nominee might lose out on the prize to The Brutalist favorite Adrien Brody but his journey to the stage has been award-worthy. On Sunday, Timothée Chalamet could ...

The Guardian - 8h

The scandal sinking an Oscars campaign

Offensive posts by Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón have caused controversy.

BBC News - 16h

A Guide to the Documentary Oscar Nominees

A quick guide to the nominated films and why you should watch them.

The New York Times - 12h

A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad

The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

What the German election result means for Europe

Also in this newsletter: Emmanuel Macron tries to woo Trump

Financial Times - 4d

What it means for Pope Francis to still be in ‘critical’ condition

A statement from The Vatican said that Pope Francis is still in critical condition though he showed slight improvement. NBC News’ Claudio Lavanga and Dr. John Torres report on the assessment of ...

NBC News - 4d

What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy

The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.

The New York Times - 4d

What Germany's election results mean for the U.S.

Germans delivered a major election win for their conservative party Sunday. Tim Ross, chief political correspondent in Europe and the U.K. for Politico, joins "America Decides" to examine what the ...

CBS News - 3d

What Trump’s Deportation Plans Mean for Central America

Deporting migrants to Central American countries removes many political and legal hurdles for the Trump administration. How far can the practice go before these nations reach a breaking point?

The New York Times - 3d

What the German election result means for green policy

Also in today’s newsletter, will Big Pharma pay into the UN’s new biodiversity fund?

Financial Times - 2d

What Trump’s closer ties to Russia mean for China

Rapprochement with Moscow over war in Ukraine serves Beijing’s aim of multipolar world order

Financial Times - 1d

What possible compounded semaglutide ban means for patients

The FDA declared the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs over, giving compounders until May to stop making alternatives. An industry group representing compounders is suing. Dr. Angela ...

CBS News - 1d

Inflation Is Rising. What Will That Mean for Trump’s Tariffs?

Consumer sentiment has turned south as high prices weigh on households. Could that crimp big pieces of the president’s economic agenda, including tariffs?

The New York Times - 10h

How to Watch the 2025 Oscars Online

The 97th Academy Awards ceremony will air on ABC this Sunday, and you’ll be able to stream it through Hulu as well.

Wired - 10h

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

What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?

The IRS just laid off at least 6,000 employees, which could lead to slower processing times–or lax enforcement.

Inc. - Feb. 21

What Would Trump Taking Control of the USPS Mean for You?

Some reports say Trump plans to take control of the USPS, possibly to privatize it. Here’s what that could mean for businesses and consumers.

Inc. - Feb. 21

What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.

CNBC - 6d

Double lung transplant means couple can dance again

John Canning says he had to rely on oxygen 24 hours a day before he had the operation.

BBC News - 4d

The big idea: what do we really mean by free speech?

Social media bosses are suddenly all for it, but can we take their enthusiasm at face value?. Free speech is in permacrisis – or so some would have you believe. Complaints that freedom of speech is ...

The Guardian - 4d

Trump 'miscalculation' may mean danger for Zelenskyy, win for Putin: Source

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared martial law early on Feb. 24, 2022, under Kyiv skies still tinged black by the smoke from Russian missile strikes.

ABC News - 4d

Here's what upcoming budget negotiations may mean for Social Security

Benefit cuts are off the table for now in upcoming budget negotiations, experts say. But the agency may continue to struggle with customer service woes.

CNBC - 3d

What Apple pulling Advanced Data Protection means for you

The tech giant's decision has prompted questions and concerns about reduced protections for UK iCloud users.

BBC News - 2d

UK-US trade deal could mean tariffs 'not necessary', says Trump

The US president says a trade deal could happen very quickly and avoid taxes on UK imports.

BBC News - 23h

What FDA's cancelled meeting means for updated flu vaccine, public health

The Food and Drug Administration has canceled an annual advisers meeting to weigh in on yearly updates to the flu vaccine, raising some experts' concerns about next year's shot. CBS News chief ...

CBS News - 22h

Why Matthew Stafford and the Rams stayed together -- and what it means for L.A.

The Rams are focusing on the short term, keeping the quarterback who gives them the best chance to win another Super Bowl.

ESPN - 3h

“No Other Land” Is the Oscar-Nominated Film That No Studio Will Touch

“No Other Land,” about the destruction of a village in the occupied West Bank, is one of the year’s most acclaimed films. Still, U.S. studios are unwilling to distribute it.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

This is the year the Oscars found God – but can they keep the faith?

From Conclave to The Brutalist to A Real Pain, films about religion are unusually well represented at the Academy Awards – some with decidedly unorthodox themes • Warning: contains spoilers . ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Oscars flashback: Charlie Kaufman expresses 'Eternal' gratitude

Two years after pulling off a creative double nomination, Charlie Kaufman joined the winner's circle with his screenplay for 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 21

Why Anora should win the best picture Oscar

Mikey Madison’s open-spirited performance as a lapdancer who falls for a feckless young client ignites a film brimful of heart, and we ought to return the love. When future historians look back at ...

The Guardian - 4d

Oscars 2025: The quirks, record breakers and possible winners

When was the last time two musicals were up for best picture? And could Adrien Brody break a record?

BBC News - 3d

Why The Substance should win the best picture Oscar

Yucky body horror and preposterous plotting make this tale of futuristic anti-ageing tech a wildly unlikely winner. But its imagery will be indelible well after the baubles are forgotten. Thinking ...

The Guardian - 3d

12 things we spotted in the Oscars class photo

Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and Timothée Chalamet were among the actors smiling for the camera.

BBC News - 2d

Here's where to stream the Oscar best picture contenders

Many of this year's Academy Award best picture nominees are available to stream. Here's how to watch ahead of the 2025 Oscars this Sunday.

NBC News - 2d

Oscars flashback: Morgan Freeman enters the history books

The actor won a supporting actor trophy for his performance in Clint Eastwood's 'Million Dollar Baby,' the second of their three collaborations.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees. The 2025 Oscars will be presented on Sunday, March 2.

CBS News - 2d

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