Real-life shipwreck story wins major book award

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  Sag awards 2025: Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Kieran Culkin and Zoe Saldaña win major categories

  Screen Actors Guild awards go to Shōgun and Conclave ensembles, while Jane Fonda gives a rousing political speech while accepting a life achievement award. Timothée Chalamet has won best actor in a ...
  
  The Guardian - Feb. 24
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  'He was born navy blue': Real-life stories behind Toxic Town Netflix series

  The drama tells the story of how families fought for justice over their children's birth defects.
  
  BBC News - 2d

• 'Anora' wins at an emotionally charged Spirit Awards

  Director Sean Baker's Oscar front-runner won three more prizes, with "A Real Pain" winning two. "Shōgun" and "Baby Reindeer" dominated the TV categories.
  
  Los Angeles Times - Feb. 23

• "Anora" wins 5 Oscars at 97th Academy Awards

  "Anora" picked up five Oscars, including Best Picture, Sunday night at the Academy Awards. CBS News' Danya Bacchus has more from Los Angeles.
  
  CBS News - 2d
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  Pioneers of Reinforcement Learning Win the Turing Award

  Having machines learn from experience was once considered a dead end. It’s now critical to artificial intelligence, and work in the field has won two men the highest honor in computer science.
  
  Wired - 19h
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  In One Woman’s Life, the Story of Ukraine’s War, 3 Years On

  In treatment for cancer and with her husband in a Russian prison, Olha Kurtmallaieva, 25, worries that time may be running out for her and, possibly, her country.
  
  The New York Times - Feb. 24

• Veteran journalist Don Dahler reflects on a life covering the world's biggest stories

  In his new memoir, "Souvenirs from an Absurd Life," Don Dahler shares firsthand accounts of war zones, wildlife and decades of groundbreaking reporting.
  
  CBS News - Feb. 26
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  Brit Awards 2025: The real winners and losers

  From Jade's problematic dress, to Stormzy's eye injury - here's what really went down at the Brits.
  
  BBC News - 4d

• Who could secure NAACP Image Awards' most coveted wins?

  Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Doechii are among several artists who have already won big in the NAACP Image Awards ahead of the main event airing this Saturday on Paramount+ and BET. Former Vice ...
  
  CBS News - Feb. 21

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  Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

  The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.
  
  BBC News - 7h
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  The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don't want

  The UK was once ranked the best country for end-of-life care - but, say experts, that has all changed
  
  BBC News - 5h
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  Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

  Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.
  
  BBC News - 5h
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  NZ fires envoy to UK who questioned Trump's grasp of history

  Phil Goff asked if Trump "understands history" as he contrasted him with Sir Winston Churchill.
  
  BBC News - 1h
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  Doctors back total ban on smacking children in England

  Smacking is legal in some cases in England and Northern Ireland, but is banned in Scotland and Wales.
  
  BBC News - 4h

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  Adrienne Adams Enters Mayor’s Race to Defeat Eric Adams (No Relation)

  Ms. Adams, the New York City Council speaker, is trying to position herself as a principled alternative to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams.
  
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  U.S. and Hamas Hold Direct Talks on Hostages in Gaza, Officials Say

  The talks marked a significant departure for the United States, which has generally refused to talk directly with groups Washington has designated as terrorist organizations.
  
  The New York Times - 25m
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  WATCH: 'Lavanado' spotted spinning as Kilauea volcano erupts in Hawaii

  The latest eruption of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii brought more than tall bursts of fiery red lava and billowing smoke: A so-called "lavanado" was spotted spinning inside the crater.
  
  ABC News - 47m
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  South Korean jet accidentally bombs church during drills

  Seven people are injured, four seriously, during the incident in a city near the border with the North.
  
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  Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense

  European leaders are gathering in Brussels Thursday to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.
  
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