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John Oliver Denounces Pete Hegseth Media Comments, WH Iran War Videos

In his post-Oscars broadcast, John Oliver denounced Pete Hegseth‘s recent comments about CNN surrounding its Iran War coverage and the White House’s pro-war videos made in the style of a middle schooler “hype video.” “So cool, bro. I always wanted a government that made war propaganda like eighth grade boys making a lacrosse team hype … Read more

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Jessie Buckley Channels Grace Kelly at the 2026 Oscars

Jessie Buckley said that the first time stylist Danielle Goldberg put her in a plain black The Row look, she could breathe. “I just want to see you, I haven’t seen you,” Goldberg told Buckley upon receiving the call–the ultimate call in fact–to hold the best actress frontrunner’s hand through a long and winding awards … Read more

Cryptocurrency

SEC Drops Case Against BitClout Nader Al-Naji

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its two-year-long case against the founder of the blockchain-based social media platform BitClout, Nader Al-Naji.  In the joint dismissal stipulation filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York last Thursday, the SEC cited the crypto task force, which was tasked with … Read more

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Trump Raged, But Speakers Countered Chaos

The Oscars got more political this year, not just with the underlying themes of winners like One Battle After Another and Sinners, but the subtle and overt references to the turbulent times under Donald Trump. At the start, host Conan O’Brien reminded the audience of the whirlwind of wars, threats and polarization, saying, “If I … Read more

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miners Flee to AI as Hashrates Hit New Lows

There’s a new debate over whether a continued pivot from Bitcoin miners to artificial intelligence could have an impact on Bitcoin security and its role as a store of value.  While some argue that miners fleeing the network would leave it more susceptible to a “51% attack,” others argue it will simply trigger the Bitcoin … Read more

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Small Beauty Details You Missed on the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet

We’ve finally reached the peak of awards season (or, Awards Season,™ if you’re Moira Rose). The 2026 Oscars are taking place tonight inside Los Angeles’s Dolby Theatre—but the real show, some would say, is the red carpet before. Of course, celebrities have been preparing all day to bring the glamour. Beauty trends have taken the … Read more

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