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.
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.
Briefing: Netflix’s Chief Opens Up About Trump, YouTube and Europe
Strategic angle: Insights from Netflix's leadership on political and media landscapes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture
Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.
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.
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.
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.
Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars
Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.
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.
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.
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!