The Academy Awards this year faces a fresh challenge: the ongoing conflict in Iran. Last year’s ceremony had to juggle the recent L. A. wildfires, and now the hosts must weave in a serious global issue while keeping the event entertaining. Conan O’Brien, stepping into his role as host again, explai
The Alabama Attorney General criticized a documentary that was nominated for an Oscar. He said the film, which shows inside Alabama prisons, does not focus on victims’ families. The director of the film was invited to the Oscars by the state’s officials, but they did not attend. The Attorne
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has decided to put 400 million barrels of oil into the market, its biggest release ever. This move follows earlier releases during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Gulf War, showing how the IEA steps in when supply is threatened. Germany, Austria and Japa
The former president is heading to Cincinnati on Wednesday, where he will tour a pharmaceutical plant and claim his policies are cutting drug costs. He plans to use the visit as a platform to reassure voters that he can keep the economy stable, even as tensions rise from the U. S. and Israel’s actio
The newest Apple phone could be a bit thicker than the last model, with a height of 8. 8mm instead of 8. 75mm on the previous version. Reports from a frequent leaker on Weibo say that this change may also make the phone heavier, possibly over 240 grams. A heavier body could mean a larger batte
The Trump team turned a serious conflict into internet jokes. On February 28, they began military action against Iran, and the next week the White House started posting short videos that mixed war footage with popular culture. Characters from movies, TV shows and video games appeared in clips on Tik
A sunny day at Pelican Bay beach near Marker 36 turned into a lesson in teamwork when deputies from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office worked together to rescue a stranded whale calf. Their coordinated effort, complete with proper gear and steady focus, showed how quickly professionals can act in a
The Journal of Medical Ethics marked half a century in 2025, sparking thoughts about how the field has evolved and where it should head next. At that year’s Institute of Medical Ethics conference, researchers gathered opinions from attendees to map out the discipline’s future. They asked three key q
The study tested whether a small electrical pulse to the brain can change how people feel and react when they are anxious. Researchers used a special test that makes people feel uneasy by breathing in air with 7. 5% carbon dioxide. This is a common way to create anxiety safely in a lab. They turned
The Ravens almost signed Maxx Crosby, a top defensive player, but a medical report changed the game. A surgeon and Crosby’s agent said his knee was fine, while team doctors were more cautious about a meniscus repair that could take months to heal. The Raiders, who had stopped Crosby last season beca
