The 96th Academy Awards honored the best films and performances of the past year, with Oppenheimer dominating the night. Major wins included Best Picture, Best Director for Christopher Nolan, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy, while Emma Stone won Best Actress for Poor Things.
Dwayne Johnson has reclaimed the top spot as the highest-paid actor of 2024, earning $88 million through major deals for Moana 2, Red One, and royalties.
Mark Zuckerberg surprised his wife, Priscilla Chan, on her 40th birthday by dramatically revealing a jumpsuit and singing on stage, mimicking Benson Boone's 2025 Grammys performance.
Solo Avital and Ariel Vromen, creators of the AI-generated "Trump Gaza" video, claim it was a satirical experiment and not meant for political use. They were shocked when Donald Trump shared it without permission, credit, or context. The video, depicting Gaza as a luxury resort, sparked backlash, and the creators now regret making it.
A tense Oval Office meeting between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sparked strong global reactions. European leaders reaffirmed support for Ukraine, while some right-wing figures and Russian officials backed Trump, deepening international divisions over the war.
A tense White House meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky erupted into a heated argument over the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Katy Perry and Lauren Sanchez will join an all-female crew for Blue Origin's 11th human spaceflight this spring. The mission marks a major step for women in space tourism and commercial space travel.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's directive for mass firings in federal agencies, citing OPM's lack of authority. The ruling, opposed by the administration, comes as agencies prepare for further layoffs.
Nine months after Thomas Crooks attempted to assassinate Donald Trump, his motive remains unknown. The FBI is accused of obstructing the investigation, while experts suggest he may have had accomplices.