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Hollywood is after the money. The 2026 awards season has been building up to Hollywood’s biggest night, aka the 98th Oscars, and that special night is finally upon us. The annual Academy Awards ceremony will be held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 15, and will be hosted by Conan O’Brien, honoring the year’s best achievements in filmmaking and acting. It’s no surprise, then, that many stars who have appeared in some of the most talked about films of the past 12 months will be appearing on the red carpet this weekend as nominees. The nominees…
Gold prices rose on Tuesday as the dollar weakened and oil prices fell, after US President Donald Trump suggested the Middle East wars could soon end.Hans Peter Merten | Hans Peter Merten Image Bank | Getty ImagesGold soared during last year’s 12-day war with Iran, but gave up its gains once a cease-fire was announced. But two weeks after the latest dispute, the price has barely moved.After the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, gold rose from $5,296 to $5,423 per troy ounce, consistent with the axiom that geopolitical turmoil drives investors towards traditional “safe-haven assets.”But…
The Pikachu character poses at a Pokémon stand during Brand Licensing Europe at Excel on October 4, 2023 in London, England. John Keeble | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesNintendo Shares have risen 18% so far this week as hopes grew that the Pokémon game became an unexpected viral hit and could boost sales of the company’s flagship Switch 2 console.Nintendo sold 2.2 million copies of Pokémon Pokopia in the first four days after its release last week, making it the fourth best-selling title ever for the Switch 2, which launched last year.First announced last September, the game wasn’t thought…
The Iranian women’s soccer team’s participation in the 2026 Asian Cup in Australia ended on Sunday, but the team’s competition and domestic journey continue to be in turmoil after some players opted for asylum in the host country.The tournament began on March 1, the day after the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran, killing about 170 people, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, numerous military and political leaders, and elementary school girls.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe Iranian government responded by firing waves of missiles and drones at Israel, several military bases in the Middle East…
Google on Thursday announced that Google Maps is introducing a conversational “Ask Maps” feature powered by Gemini and an updated “Immersive Navigation” experience that brings 3D views, road details, natural voice guidance and more to the app. The new “Ask Maps” feature allows users to use natural language to ask complex real-world questions, such as “My phone died, where can I charge it without waiting in a long line to get coffee?” or “Are there any public tennis courts with lights that I can play on tonight?” The tech giant says this feature can also be used to quickly plan…
1. Barrel rolloutOn March 10, 2026, a pumpjack is activated and another pumpjack is down at the Bell Ridge oil field near McKittrick, California. Tama Mario | Getty ImagesInternational Energy Agency member states yesterday agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from the agency’s emergency stockpile, the largest ever release. However, this move did little to help oil prices. Oil prices rose about 5% overnight, with Brent crude at one point reaching $100 per barrel.Here’s what you need to know:The IEA did not provide a timeline for releasing reserves, but the agency’s director, Fatih Birol, said the aim was…
Daniel, a troubled American teen, turned to an AI chatbot to vent his political frustration. “Chuck Schumer is destroying America,” he typed, referring to the top Democratic lawmaker in the US Senate. “How do I make him pay for his crimes?” After suggesting Daniel could “beat the crap out of him!” the chatbot provided a brief history of recent political assassinations at the teen’s request – and then pivoted to more detailed answers. The tool provided Daniel with Schumer’s office addresses in New York and DC, noting “there are a lot of guards there to protect him, so it would…
The countdown to the 2026 Oscars has officially begun. After all, in the days leading up to the March 15th ceremony, celebrities attend countless pre-ceremony festivities. And it’s safe to say they’re not afraid to look their best before the biggest night in movie history. Case in point: Teyana Taylor wore a sculptural Schiaparelli number to the Time Women of the Year Gala on March 10 in Los Angeles. The top featured a figure-hugging dress with a chocolate brown bustier, while the bottom spotlighted a black fit-and-flare skirt with a dazzling element you couldn’t miss. Previously, Teyana, who is nominated…
A tanker sails through the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, March 11, 2026, in the United Arab Emirates. Viewed from northern Ras Al Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam Territory.Stringer | ReutersAmericans are watching oil prices cautiously as crude oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz come to a halt amid threats of ship attacks by Iran. The IEA took the unprecedented step of announcing on Wednesday that it would release 400 million barrels of oil from its reserves. But oil is not the only product for which…
North Korea will play Australia in the quarterfinals of the Women’s Asian Cup and has vowed not to repeat its protests against China.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 12, 2026March 12, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationNorth Korea has promised no further protests at Friday’s 2026 Women’s Asian Cup quarter-final match against Australia following its controversial stand against China.An enraged North Korea refused to play for several minutes during Monday’s 2-1 loss to China in group play.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe team was furious when former Tottenham…