9 h. ago Best Picture Oscar Nominees: Behind the Scenes of ‘Anora,’ ‘Conclave’ and More

In these videos, directors walked us through pivotal scenes from their 2025 Academy Award-nominated films.

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9 h. ago America says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia. Huh?

America says there are ‘extraordinary’ economic opportunities in Russia. Huh?  CNN

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17 h. ago Oscars 2025 predictions: Full list of who will win each category

After a raft of controversies around the Best Picture nominees, the 2025 Oscars could offer plenty of surprises. The post Oscars 2025 predictions: Full list of who will win each category appeared first on Boston.com.

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17 h. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Markets Rally as Trump Stands Firm, Zelensky Falters, and ‘Fortress North America’ Takes Shape

Wall Street ended the week on a high note, shaking off geopolitical tensions after President Donald Trump’s tense White House showdown with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Markets Rally as Trump Stands Firm, Zelensky Falters, and ‘Fortress North America’ Takes Shape appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago Study: California's $20 Minimum Wage Hike Sparked Major Job Loss

A study found that Democrat-controlled California saw significant fast food job losses due to its $20 minimum wage. The post Study: California’s $20 Minimum Wage Hike Sparked Major Job Loss appeared first on Breitbart.

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18 h. ago DC CFO paints grim economic picture with $1B deficit over 3+ years

DC CFO paints grim economic picture with $1B deficit over 3+ years  NBC Washington

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22 h. ago Detroit closes out Black History Month by honoring iconic legends of jazz and blues

The iconic voices of female jazz & blues legends Billie Holiday, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson and Bessie Smith were honored at Aretha's Jazz Café in Detroit for Black History Month

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22 h. ago Bessent Calls Zelensky’s White House Outburst 'One of The Greatest Diplomatic Own Goals in History'

“It’s very difficult to do an economic deal with a leader who doesn’t want to do a peace deal,” Bessent said in an interview after Zelensky's outburst brought a White House meeting to an abrupt halt. The post Bessent Calls Zelensky’s White House Outburst ‘One of The Greatest Diplomatic Own Goals in History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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22 h. ago The People’s Union USA’s ‘Economic Blackout’ Organizer Served Jail Time on Sex Charge

John Schwarz, who organized a viral shopping boycott, was previously registered as a sex offender after pleading guilty to “disseminating voyeuristic material.”

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24 h. ago ‘Trump Bump’ in Stocks Faded in February Amid Economic Anxiety

Stocks soared after President Trump’s win, but that rally has stalled. On Friday, the S&P 500 was on track for its worst week of the year.

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24 h. ago Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why.

“Corporate greed has left too many working people behind,” one of over 660 respondents said. The post Readers are participating in Friday’s ‘economic blackout.’ Here’s why. appeared first on Boston.com.

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29 h. ago Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it

Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it  theconversation.com

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30 h. ago 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?

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31 h. ago Hosting an Oscars party? Here are menu ideas for each best picture nominee

If you're having friends over to watch Hollywood's biggest night, we've got 10 recipes that will at least work on a conceptual level.

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33 h. ago Oscars 2025: There’s Something Weird About the Best Picture Nominees

Or with the 10 best picture nominees, at least. But what seems clear is that Hollywood is celebrating the kinds of movies it doesn’t make. (Weird, right?)

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33 h. ago How Canadians Are Directing Their Ire at the U.S. Over Trump’s Tariffs

Canadians are shunning American products and abandoning trips to the United States to protest the economic punishment President Trump has threatened to impose with tariffs.

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33 h. ago What should win vs. what will win — here are our Oscars predictions

There are 10 movies in the running for best picture. Our critics are split over whether Anora or Nickel Boys should take home the prize.

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38 h. ago MCPS rallies for fully funded schools amid Maryland budget deficit

MCPS rallies for fully funded schools amid Maryland budget deficit  NBC Washington

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40 h. ago A movement is calling for an 'economic blackout' on Friday. Here's what to know

The People's Union USA, a grassroots group, is calling on Americans to join a national boycott by not shopping for 24 hours on Friday.

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41 h. ago D.C. showing signs of economic strain amid federal government cuts

D.C. showing signs of economic strain amid federal government cuts  The Washington Post

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