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Perspective: Avant-pop Star Mary Ocher on Politics and Leaving Israel

Executive context: Mary Ocher discusses her journey from Israel to Germany, her new album, and her views on nationalism and AI.

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Briefing: Kerr part of Oscar win for documentary short

Strategic angle: Golden State coach Steve Kerr was an executive producer on "All the Empty Rooms," a documentary short about the families of children killed in mass shootings that won the Oscar on Sunday night.

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Briefing: Netflix’s Chief Opens Up About Trump, YouTube and Europe

Strategic angle: Insights from Netflix's leadership on political and media landscapes.

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Briefing: And the burger goes to... Michael B Jordan marks Oscars win at In-N-Out

Strategic angle: Hours after winning best actor, Jordan joins an exclusive list of famous faces to celebrate an Oscar victory with a burger.

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Briefing: Ticketmaster's Eras Tour chaos made worse by crisis communication failures

Strategic angle: Ticketmaster struggled to handle the overwhelming demand from Taylor Swift fans during the Eras Tour ticket sales, highlighting significant communication issues.

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Perspective: And the winner is ... all of us? How the Oscars have changed for the better

Executive context: The diversified Academy and a mutating industry have changed what many had come to expect from the stuffy, rule-following Oscars.

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Briefing: Extremely rare second-generation star discovered inside ancient relic dwarf galaxy

Strategic angle: Star PicII-503 found in Pictor II dwarf galaxy shows extreme deficiency in iron, offering insights into primordial systems.

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Briefing: Whale song remix: Study shows that humpbacks shift pitch when a neighbor joins in

Strategic angle: A humpback whale alters the pitch of its song when joined by a neighboring singer, revealing new insights into the complexity of whale communication.

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Briefing: Ex-UFC star Diaz returns to MMA on MVP card

Strategic angle: Nate Diaz, 40, set to fight Mike Perry in his first MMA bout in four years on May 16.

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Perspective: One no-show after another: Sean Penn joins an exclusive band of Oscar-winning refuseniks

Executive context: The One Battle After Another star’s failure to collect his best supporting actor award – because he was visiting Ukraine – only serves to burnish his reputation.

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Briefing: Six wins for 'One Battle After Another': Inside this year's Oscars

Strategic angle: From vampires and car chases to K-pop and Shakespeare, this year’s Oscars showcased the range and creativity of contemporary cinema.

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Briefing: Oscars 2026: All the political moments

Strategic angle: "Chaotic, frightening times": Diverse Academy Awards presenters and winners called out Trump's wars and restrictions on human rights.

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'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture

Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.

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Briefing: The highs and lows of the 2026 Oscars

Strategic angle: No slaps and no disastrous cock-ups, but the ceremony still managed to serve up highlights, from the silly to the sobering.

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Briefing: In baseball's most star-studded game, Team USA is carried by some under-the-radar names

Strategic angle: Tyler Rogers, David Bednar, Roman Anthony and Gunnar Henderson were the heroes for Team USA against the Dominican.

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Briefing: 5 takeaways from an Oscars night that spread the love

Strategic angle: It's thrilling to see the Academy recognize a weird, funny, scary performance like Amy Madigan's in Weapons.

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Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars

Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.

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Briefing: Milan-Cortina Paralympics end as a 'beacon of unity'

Strategic angle: The closing ceremony highlights the spirit of togetherness as the Paralympic flag is passed to the next hosts.

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Briefing: Oscars 2026: 'KPop Demon Hunters' wins Best Animated Feature

Strategic angle: The 98th Academy Awards, hosted by Conan O'Brien, are in full swing at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California.

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Briefing: Oscars 2026: Hollywood to hand out one award after another

Strategic angle: Conan O'Brien returned to host the Oscars, which are taking place in Los Angeles, for the second time. Plus, early prizes are announced. Follow the excitement live!