1 hour ago ‘Conclave’ triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions

The two award show wins were a pair of twists that added a few final wrinkles to an unusually unpredictable awards season. The post ‘Conclave’ triumphs at SAG Awards and Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, upending Oscar predictions appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago Meta AI arrives in the Middle East and Africa with support for Arabic

Meta has formally expanded Meta AI to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), opening the AI-enabled chatbot to millions more people. Back in October, Meta announced it was launching Meta AI in six additional markets, including Brazil and the U.K. At the same time, the company teased gradual rollout plans for additional markets around […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe {suh-LAO-choh-way} about his new album Hymns of Bantu, which highlights the healing power of song across cultures. Album drops 2/21

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6 h. ago South African cellist Abel Selaocoe fosters dialogue across time and cultures in a new album

South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures.

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6 h. ago Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release, while sending tanks to occupied West Bank

Israel delayed a Palestinian prisoner release, accusing Hamas of "humiliating" hostages, while also sending tanks into the occupied West Bank for the first time in decades.

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6 h. ago Trial starts for man charged with killing 7 during July Fourth parade near Chicago

Trial gets underway for a man charged with killing 7 people during a 2022 July 4th parade near Chicago. His father served time for helping his then-teenage son secure a gun license, despite red flags.

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9 h. ago Trump names conservative media personality Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.

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9 h. ago Investigation underway after man found shot to death in South Los Angeles

Investigation underway after man found shot to death in South Los Angeles  CBS News

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10 h. ago NJ Chamber revives Walk to Washington with huge turnout at critical time

NJ Chamber revives Walk to Washington with huge turnout at critical time  NJBIZ

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12 h. ago Demi Moore, Selena Gomez, Brooke Shields and more stars shine on the red carpet

Jodie Foster, Jane Fonda and Ariana Grande shined on the red carpet at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards hosted at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

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15 h. ago Bill Maher tells former Obama speechwriter Dems 'want to lose elections' if they don't budge on trans issues

“Real Time" host Bill Maher got into a heated argument with former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett over gender transition treatments for kids on Sunday.

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16 h. ago Trump is reviving a tariff strategy from America’s ‘Gilded Age’. It didn’t end well last time

Trump is reviving a tariff strategy from America’s ‘Gilded Age’. It didn’t end well last time  The Conversation Indonesia

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19 h. ago Denver Police Say 'South American Theft Gang' Involved in $12 Million Jewelry Heist

The Denver Police Dept. says they now believe that members of a "South American theft gang" are responsible for a. $12 million jewelry heist. The post Denver Police Say ‘South American Theft Gang’ Involved in $12 Million Jewelry Heist appeared first on Breitbart.

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21 h. ago Who Is Friedrich Merz, the Man Poised to Be Germany’s Next Chancellor?

Friedrich Merz, leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union, has vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a time when the new Trump administration has sowed anxiety on the continent.

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21 h. ago Expanding West Bank Campaign, Israel Sends Tanks for First Time in Decades

Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, said that 40,000 Palestinian residents displaced from militant hotbeds would not be allowed to return to their homes.

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24 h. ago US directs immigration agents to deport unaccompanied migrant children

US directs immigration agents to deport unaccompanied migrant children  South China Morning Post

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26 h. ago American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on strawberry superstars, landmark legislation and championship clashes

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of strawberry superstars, landmark legislation and championship clashes.

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26 h. ago Luka Dončić looks like ‘killer’ for first time since Lakers trade: ‘He’s back’

Luka Dončić looks like ‘killer’ for first time since Lakers trade: ‘He’s back’ - The Athletic  The New York Times

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30 h. ago Following key wins, Trump poised for cabinet completion in record time

After successfully confirming his most controversial picks for top Cabinet roles, the Senate is on track to push them all past the finish line—and in record time.

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31 h. ago Column | Carolyn Hax: Sister thinks it’s time her brothers forgive their absentee dad

Column | Carolyn Hax: Sister thinks it’s time her brothers forgive their absentee dad  The Washington Post

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