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George Santos Admits Personal Campaign Loan Wasn’t Personal

By Roger Sollenberger

It's been one of the biggest mysteries surrounding George Santos: Where did he get his money? In an amended filing, Santos admits a big chunk wasn't his.

18 Biggest Oscar Nomination Snubs and Surprises

By Kevin Fallon

It was a morning to celebrate—“Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated! Paul Mescal got in!—and to rage: Where is Viola Davis?! Here’s our rundown of major shockers.

Putin’s Dear Neighbor Whips Out the Big Guns in New Threat

By Shannon Vavra

“We are forced to react harshly,” Putin ally Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday after dusting off the Belarusian military’s armored vehicles.

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The Oscars’ Best Actress Race Took a Shocking Step Backward

By Kyndall Cunningham

Andrea Riseborough and Ana de Armas are in, while predicted nominees Viola Davis and Danielle Deadwyler are nowhere to be found. The Academy loves surprises—but not diversity.

Is Sundance Hit ‘Fair Play’ Really Worth Its $20M Price Tag?

By Nick Schager

Phoebe Dynevor and Alden Ehrenreich star in the romantic drama/psychological thriller that Netflix purchased for a huge $20 million, the biggest buy at Sundance. Will it pay off?

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This Deadly New Disease May Affect Thousands of Americans

By Maddie Bender

VEXAS syndrome was only discovered in 2020. And it may affect way more people than we thought.

Oscar Nominee Stephanie Hsu Is Finally Getting Her Due

By Laura Bradley

Tuesday’s Oscar nominations recognized several Asian American actors, but no one sparked more excitement than Hsu, whose exceptional, emotional performance anchors the film.

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Texas High School Basketball Game Erupts in Ugly Racism

By Brooke Leigh Howard

Players of color were subjected to monkey calls and racial slurs, according to video footage and students at the game.

Braving the Italian Mob to Rescue a Prized Film Collection

By Nick Schager

How did the most treasured VHS trove in New York City end up in a small town in Sicily? “Kim’s Video,” a wild tale of corrupt politicians and daring heists, has the answer.

The Oscars Already Robbed Us of the Ceremony’s Best Moment

By Allegra Frank

Of all the things wrong with the Oscar noms—and there are several!—this Best Song snub is the most egregious mistake the Academy made this year.

Housing Plan for Non-Billionaires Makes Waves in Nantucket

By Emily Shugerman

Everyone agrees the island has a housing crisis, but residents in this playground for the rich and famous are up in arms about one solution.

What the Hell Is ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’?

By Coleman Spilde

Germany’s entry for Best International Film managed a surprise nine Oscar nods, despite having little buzz among the public. Is this high school reading adaptation worth watching?

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