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When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?

Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).

The New York Times - 1h

Demi Moore, On the Verge of Her First Oscar

As she prepares for her first Oscars as a nominee, the star of “The Substance” talks about the daring role that revitalized her career.

The New York Times - 12h

Kris Bowers talks Oscars nom for 'Wild Robot,' John Williams' impact and Kobe Bryant's advice

Kris Bowers embraced a new challenge with his first animated film, turning his signature storytelling through music into an Oscar-nominated masterpiece

ABC News - 14h

Here's what you didn't see in some of the best picture Oscar contenders

What scenes from 'Wicked,' 'Anora,' 'Conclave,' 'Nickel Boys' and 'I'm Still Here' were cut from the finished films?

Los Angeles Times - 22h

Use This Harvard Professor’s TALK Method to Go From Boring Small Talk to Deep, Meaningful Conversations

Dreading that next networking event? Transform empty chit-chat into truly meaningful conversations using the TALK method.

Inc. - 1d

Netflix Scurries to Stem Oscar Fallout From ‘Emilia Pérez’ Scandal

Netflix had thought the movie could deliver the company its first best picture award. But comments from its star have put it on the defense.

The New York Times - 1d

Merck In Talks to Buy Cancer Drugmaker Springworks

After a slow 2024, dealmaking in the U.S. healthcare sector is picking up.

Inc. - 1d

These days an Oscar snub is almost a badge of honor

No Oscar nomination for your amazing work this season? Don't fret, you're in stellar company

Los Angeles Times - 1d

Pitch perfect: Commercial spokespeople talk about their TV fame

Stephanie Courtney (Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman), Dean Winters (Mayhem, of Allstate insurance commercials), and Deanna Colon (the unstoppable dancer in Jardiance diabetes drug ads) ...

CBS News - 2d

'Anora' takes PGA and DGA top honors. Is the Oscar next?

Sean Baker's freewheeling fractured fairy tale took top honors from both the producing and directing guilds, restoring its front-runner status at the Oscars.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talks

The leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.

BBC News - 9h

How Anora became this year’s surprise Oscar frontrunner

It had seemed like the year of Emilia Pérez or The Brutalist but Sean Baker’s comedy won three major awards over the weekend, turning the best picture race on its head. Oscars nominations 2025: ...

The Guardian - 17h

KD shrugs off trade talk: 'Part of the business'

Kevin Durant addressed the widespread speculation that the Suns attempted to trade him at the deadline last week, saying "it's just part of the business."

ESPN - 1d

Women’s FA Cup: talking points from the weekend’s fifth-round action

Khadija Shaw returns with a goal, Arsenal avoid an upset and Rugby and Wolves make the most of fifth-round ties. Khadija Shaw provided a defiant response to those who subjected her to horrific ...

The Guardian - 1d

FA Cup fourth round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

George Hirst finds inspiration from his father, Plymouth exploit Arne Slot’s choices and Marcus Rashford shows promise at his new club. Against Tottenham, the Aston Villa substitute Marcus Rashford ...

The Guardian - 2d

AI summit in Paris: World leaders, tech titans and challenging diplomatic talks

Major world political leaders are meeting for an AI summit in Paris, where challenging diplomatic talks are expected while tech titans fight for dominance in the fast-moving technology industry

ABC News - 2d

Talking points from Six Nations round two

England "find a way" to beat France and Ireland keep their Grand Slam hopes alive - the talking points from round two of the Six Nations.

BBC News - 2d

US officials are bound for Europe for top-level talks on Ukraine

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Mike Waltz says that top administration officials are traveling to Europe this week

ABC News - 2d

Israeli delegation in Qatar for Gaza ceasefire talks

An Israel delegation arrived in Qatar on Sunday for more Gaza truce talks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s spokesperson said, as its military withdrew from an important crossing point in the ...

NBC News - 2d

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool in talks to sign De Jong from Barcelona

Liverpool have opened discussions with Barcelona over a move for Frenkie de Jong. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - 2d

The Friendship Bench: Bringing talk therapy into underserved communities

A program begun in Zimbabwe in which grandmothers and older listeners serve as "first responders" for those seeking mental health assistance in underserved communities has now expanded to nine ...

CBS News - 2d

Tory shadow minister downplays talk of Reform pact

Alex Burghart says the Tories are "not going to do a deal with a party who wants to kill us".

BBC News - 2d

Blues: Insider Gives New Brayden Schenn Trade Talks Update

Here's the latest on St. Louis Blues captain Brayden Schenn, and the trade talks surrounding him.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Source: Madrid, Vini Jr. open early extension talks

Real Madrid have approached Vinícius Júnior's agent to start talks about renewing his contract, a source has told ESPN.

ESPN - 3d

Trudeau reportedly says Trump's talk of annexing Canada is "a real thing"

President Trump has repeatedly suggested Canada would be better off if it agreed to become the 51st U.S. state.

CBS News - 3d

Indonesia begins talks with UK to repatriate rapist Reynhard Sinaga

Talks with UK government at early stage about returning Sinaga, found guilty in Manchester of assaulting 48 men. The UK has begun talks with Indonesia to repatriate a serial rapist convicted of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Church of England scandals stoke fears of mutiny as synod talks loom

Demoralised clergy speak of church in freefall and crisis of trust in run-up to governing body meeting. Mutiny may be in the air when the Church of England’s normally staid ruling body, the General ...

The Guardian - 4d

Oscar nominees Fernanda Torres and Walter Salles on Brazil’s 1970s junta and ‘resistance through affection’

The actress and director discuss ‘I’m Still Here’, their portrait of a family torn apart by political persecution — but still defiant

Financial Times - 4d

Anduril in talks to raise money at $28 billion valuation as defense-tech booms

Anduril has signed a term sheet to raise up to $2.5 billion at a valuation of $28 billion, according to sources close to the company.

CNBC - 4d

It’s the Oscars on a knife-edge: who’ll win the award for hating Emilia Pérez the most? | Marina Hyde

Hailed as a progressive triumph, now it’s mired in scandal and acrimony. If that’s not a film for our troubled times, what is?. The implosion of the awards juggernaut Emilia Pérez is extremely ...