Pacino Best Pic Award Sparks Confusion

Published: Mon, 03/11/24


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Pacino Best Pic Award Sparks Confusion

USA Today

Al Pacino caused confusion with his casual and abrupt announcement that "Oppenheimer" won best picture at the 2024 Oscars, diverging from traditional announcement cadences.

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Kimmel Roasts Trump in Real Time

Entertainment Weekly

Kimmel read and roasted Trump's real complaint on stage at the Oscars: that Kimmel was the worst host. Trump suggested that the awards should go to deserving recipients to improve ratings.

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Biden Sending Bombs and Relief

The New York Times

Biden is attempting to balance support for Israel with aid to Gaza, sending both bombs for military use and food to alleviate the growing crisis, highlighting the complex American role in the conflict.

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One Man in Trump's Way: Jack Smith

The Telegraph

Prosecutor Jack Smith represents a major challenge to Trump's return bid by pursuing a conviction on charges of mishandling US secrets and attempting to overturn the 2020 election.

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Britt Fact Checked on SOTU Response

CNN

Sen. Katie Britt admitted the story used to criticize Biden's border policies in the GOP SOTU response happened before his presidency after fact-checking linked it to the mid-2000s in Mexico.

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J.K. Rowling Antagonizes— Again

Deadline

J.K. Rowling ignited controversy with a Mother’s Day message on social media, seemingly mocking trans activists and inclusive language, leading to backlash and further disputes with UK TV hosts.

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Princess Kate Picture Is Pulled

People

The Mother's Day photo of Kate Middleton was withdrawn by the news after being suspected of manipulation due to inconsistencies such as the misalignment of hands and sweater pattern.

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Biden Regrets Calling Migrant "Illegal"

MSNBC

Biden expressed regret for using "illegal" instead of "undocumented" for migrants in his State of the Union speech, emphasizing respect for migrants and contrasting his and Trump's border views.

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Several Temple Games Under Review

The Athletic

Several games involving the Temple men's basketball team are under review for unusual betting patterns, with no evidence of wrongdoing but notable shifts in lines drawing regulatory attention.

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Spare Change Adding up to Millions

NPR

The "round-up" donation campaigns at checkout counters raised $749 million for charities in 2022, leveraging consumer generosity and the psychological ease of small donations.

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Sneaky Drivers Cost Us Millions

The Wall Street Journal

Increasing use of devices and methods to obstruct license plates is costing authorities millions in toll evasion, prompting efforts to enhance penalties and crack down on such practices.

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Biden Draws Red

Line for Bibi

Washington Times

Biden warned PM Netanyahu against attacking Rafah, drawing a "red line" and expressing concern over Gaza civilian casualties, supporting Israel's defense but criticizing its current strategies.

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Pope Criticized for "White Flag" Comment

ABC News

Pope Francis faced criticism for suggesting Kyiv should have the "courage" to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a comment many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender.

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Madonna Calls Out Wheelchair Fan

Daily Mail

During her Los Angeles concert, Madonna scolded a fan for sitting down, only to realize later that the attendee was in a wheelchair, leading to an awkward apology from the singer.

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No Labels, No Candidate So Far

Intelligencer

No Labels has decided to pursue a 2024 presidential "unity ticket" without yet having any candidates, planning to accelerate candidate outreach and announce the selection process soon.

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Oped: Sotomayor Should Retire Now

Very Serious

Josh Barro argues Democrats, concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative tilt, aren't forthright enough in urging Justice Sotomayor to retire for a liberal successor.

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Watch: Epic Mace-Stephanopoulos Battle

Mediaite

Stephanopoulos and Rep. Mace clashed over her support for Trump after juries found him liable for rape, highlighting the tension between political backing and the issue of rape and victim shaming.

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Bucs To Pay Baker $100 Million

ESPN

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield agreed on a three-year, $100 million deal, with $50 million guaranteed and potential incentives increasing its value to $115 million.

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Ramadan Begins for 1.8 Billion Muslims

Associated Press

The sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon in Saudi Arabia signals the start of the fasting month for many of the billions of Muslims worldwide, amidst the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas war.

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DOJ Criminal Probe Into Alaska Airlines

CNBC

The DOJ has officially launched a criminal investigation into the Alaska Airlines incident where a door panel blew out, potentially linking to Boeing's compliance with a 737 Max settlement.

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Court Blocks Biden From Diverting Border Funds

For the Left

A federal judge halted the Biden administration from redirecting funds for border wall construction after a lawsuit by Missouri and Texas that challenged the legality of repurposing funds. 

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Skepticism as Algeria Imports Beef for Ramadan

For the Right

Algeria is importing 100,000 tons of red meat to stabilize prices and meet the high demand during Ramadan, sparking excitement and skepticism over quality and the impact on local prices. 

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