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Taking home an Academy Award trophy can earn you prestige and the admiration of your peers. Research has also shown that having an Oscar on your mantle can help you live longer.Numerous studies over the past 20 years have found that Academy Award winning actors, on average, live more than three years longer than actors who were merely nominated for a prize.

Academy Award winners live longer than nominees, studies show—a psychologist explains the 'Oscar effect': 'We can all get a mini version of this'

CNN —Lady Gaga is returning once again to “Saturday Night Live,” this time as both the host and musical guest.The Grammy and Oscar-winner is set to pull double duty on the March 8 episode, just one day after her seventh studio album “Mayhem” is set to be released.

Lady Gaga to pull double duty on upcoming ‘SNL’ episode as host and musical guest

Gov. Wes Moore’s announcement on Jan. 10, 2025, outlining recommendations to modernize Maryland’s occupational permitting and licensing processes, is a monumental step toward creating equitable opportunities for the state’s workforce. His reforms aim to eliminate bureaucratic inefficiencies, foster collaboration across agencies and reduce barriers to employment — especially for individuals with prior convictions.

Sen. Charles Sydnor: Applauding Gov. Moore’s licensing reforms | GUEST COMMENTARY

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often should you wash your hair and more.

Experts explain what dry cleaning is and how it really works

Last week, I wrote about Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department, and her refusal to say whether Black history courses will be allowed under the new administration.McMahon’s nonanswer was ominous on its own. But then on Friday, the Education Department’s acting assistant secretary for civil rights, Craig Trainor, issued an Orwellian memo warning educational institutions against “using race in decisions” related to any aspect of campus life.

Trump administration threatens punishment for schools that use race in educational decisions

Many on social media were angered by a video which seemingly showed Costco shoppers attempting to get a refund for their stockpile of eggs.Costco customers have slammed ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper elsewhere.Visitors to the membership-only warehouse club shared their fury after videos emerged of buyers allegedly lining up to seek a refund.

Costco customers slam ‘selfish’ shoppers for trying to return thousands of eggs after finding them cheaper

Brasilia, Brazil AP —Brazil’s government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signaling the country’s evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations’ annual climate summit.The National Council for Energy Policy’s approval came in response to an official invitation in 2023.

Brazil to join major oil-exporting nations in OPEC+ group

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government.The firings, which weren’t publicly announced but were confirmed by Democratic senators and House members, come amid what has been a chaotic rollout of an aggressive program to eliminate thousands of federal jobs plan led by billionaire Elon Musk and the new Department of Government Efficiency, an outside-government organization designed to slash federal spending.

Trump administration fires 1,000 workers at National Park Service, raises maintenance concerns

A new family of superconductors is exciting physicists. Compounds containing nickel have been shown to carry electricity without resistance at the relatively high temperature of 45 kelvin (–228 °C) — and without being squeezed under pressure.Physicists at the Southern University of Science and Technology (Sustech) in Shenzhen, China, observed the major hallmarks of superconductivity in a thin film of crystals of nickel oxide, which they grew in the laboratory.

‘Unconventional’ nickel superconductor excites physicists

Halophytes that thrive in increasingly saline soils could help feed people and livestockPeter Eckert/500px/Getty ImagesSalicornia, a tasty halophyte, grows wild along the North Sea; farmers are also cultivating it to feed people.This article was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center.Twenty years ago Dutch farmer Hubrecht Janse realized the tide was about to turn on his third-generation family business in the Netherlands. In 2004 the country’s government installed a sluice gate in a dam that

Too Much Salt in the Soil Is No Problem for These Crops

CNN —In a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appointing a close political ally to lead talks over phase two of the current ceasefire in Gaza, replacing Israel’s previous chief negotiator.

Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations

The two power leagues are seeking four automatic bids apiece as talks are scheduled to resume on WednesdayGetty ImagesEven before Knute Rockne began breaking out the forward pass as a secret weapon, college football's biggest advantage was its element of surprise. Its appeal is basic and wonderful -- built on the uncertainty of the outcome. That's because unscripted TV, in general, sells. And the unscripted TV that sells best is sports. In this age of screens and legalized betting, the games are almost DVR

College football's credibility at stake as Big Ten, SEC aim to tighten stranglehold on playoff access

The Duolingo Owl is dead, according to a statement from the Pittsburgh-based company. —CBS.Thank you all for coming. As you know, Duo the multilingual owl passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. As his executor, it is my job to read his last will and testament.

The Duolingo Owl’s Last Will and Testament

The radiation-hardened technology will get its first test in an upcoming mission to the lunar south pole.Later this month, Intuitive Machines, the private company behind the first commercial lander that touched down on the moon, will launch a second lunar mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.

Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon

AP —The UN human rights chief accused Rwanda-backed rebels who seized a second major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of killing children and attacking hospitals and warehouses storing humanitarian aid.Volker Türk said in a statement Tuesday that his office “confirmed cases of summary execution of children by M23 after they entered the city of Bukavu last week.

UN human rights chief accuses Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern DR Congo of killing and recruiting children

NYSEThis is CNBC's live blog covering European markets.European markets are expected to open broadly higher Tuesday as traders keep an eye on geopolitical tensions in the region.The U.K.'s FTSE 100 index is expected to open 3 points higher at 8,768, Germany's DAX up 64 points at 22,857, France's CAC flat, down 1 point at 8,194 and Italy's FTSE MIB 185 points higher at 38,587, according to data from IG.Earnings are set to come from Capgemini and the InterContinental Hotels Group. On the data front, French

European markets head for broadly higher open as geopolitical tensions remain in focus

Tinkering with roster begins as 49ers head into 2025 offseasonVeteran linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles was released by the 49ers Tuesday, with the club retaining seven other players through one-year exclusive rights tenders.Flannigan-Fowles is a core special teams player who has played in 73 games with seven starts at linebacker since arriving as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

49ers retain exclusive rights free agents, release vet linebacker Flannigan-Fowles

‘I wonder when Olive Garden is going to catch on.’This simple Olive Garden hack could get you two meals for the price of one. You just have to be a bit shameless about it.While Olive Garden may not be authentic Italian food, the Italian-American chain is beloved, especially by people dining on a budget.

‘This is why I don’t work at Olive Garden anymore’: Customers order entrees at Olive Garden. They never eat them—and there’s a sneaky reason why

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh Jolie is dancing it out!The 18-year-old — who dropped “Pitt” from her last name — was photographed heading to a dance class in Studio City, Calif., Monday.Shiloh was dressed in a “Scarface” sweatshirt, baggy jeans and Nike sneakers.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s daughter Shiloh spotted heading to LA dance class weeks after parents’ divorce

A Washington state judge has struck down President Donald Trump's executive order on transgender care.Why It MattersThe Washington state federal judge who imposed the restraining order, Lauren King, had granted a temporary restraining order last week after the Democratic attorneys general of Washington state, Oregon and Minnesota sued the Trump administration.

Judge Hits Donald Trump With Legal Setback: 'Unconstitutional'

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CNN —A federal judge declined on Tuesday to temporarily block Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal data systems at a slew of executive branch agencies.The decision by US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is an early blow to efforts by a group of Democratic state attorneys general to hamstring Musk and DOGE as they undertake efforts to upend the federal workforce.

Judge Chutkan rejects call from Democratic AGs for temporary restraining order blocking DOGE’s access to federal data

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.Over the past few days, President Donald Trump and billionaire adviser Elon Musk have said on social media and in press briefings that people who are 100, 200 and even 300 years old are improperly getting benefits — a “HUGE problem,” Musk wrote, as his Department of Government Efficiency digs into federal agencies to root out waste, fraud and abuse.

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

ToplineElon Musk’s team is reportedly turning its attention to the Social Security Administration as the billionaire claims—without any evidence—the agency is infested by widespread fraud, prompting its top official to quit over data access and drawing outcry over the system’s future, as both Musk and President Donald Trump vow to leave people’s benefits alone.

Here’s What We Know About Trump And Musk’s Social Security Plans—As Top Official Resigns Over DOGE Access

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: 'PROMISES MADE. PROMISES KEPT' after Trump signed the IVF orderPresident Trump signs executive order on IVFPresident Donald Trump discusses tariffs, returning companies to the United States and global conflicts after signing executive orders.President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to expand access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments through the reduction of out-of-pocket costs.

'Promises kept': Trump signs executive order to 'aggressively' make IVF more affordable and accessible

LOS ANGELES - A$AP Rocky is expected to hear the fate of the rapper's gun assault trial on Tuesday.The jurors have reached a verdict in the gun assault trial involving A$AP Rocky. The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a violent confrontation with former friend A$AP Relli.

A$AP Rocky: Verdict reached in rapper's gun assault trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — To earn the vote he needed to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a special promise to a U.S. senator: He would not change the nation's current vaccination schedule.But on Tuesday, speaking for the first time to thousands of U.S. Health and Human Services agency employees, he vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases.

Kennedy says panel will examine childhood vaccine schedule after promising not to change it

Howard Lutnick has said he aligns with Trump's 'trade and tariff agenda'Trump issues executive orders on reciprocal tariffsPresident Donald Trump signs new executive orders on reciprocal tariffs from the Oval Office.The Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick on Tuesday to serve as President Donald Trump’s U.S. Secretary of Commerce.

Howard Lutnick confirmed as Trump's commerce secretary

Herman and Debra Mills died when their Super Duty truck hit a drainage culvert and landed on its roof in 2022 Ford must pay $2.5 billion to a grieving family after two people died in a Super Duty truck.Herman and Debra Mills were crushed when their F-250 flipped over and landed on its roof.The jury decided that Ford’s 1999-2016 trucks had “defective and dangerously weak roofs.”Ford is on the hook for $2.5 billion in punitive damages after a jury determined the automaker was responsible for the deaths

Ford Must Pay $2.5 Billion To Family Of Couple Killed When Their F-250 Flipped At Speed

CNN —Actor Kevin Spacey has responded to comments made by his former costar Guy Pearce, who recently said he was “targeted” by Spacey during their time filming the hit 1997 film “L.A. Confidential.”“We worked together a long time ago. If I did something then to upset you, then you know you could have reached out to me.

Kevin Spacey rebuts claim that he ‘targeted’ Guy Pearce during ‘L.A. Confidential’

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Passengers describe ordeal after Delta flight crashes with 80 people on board

When it comes to designing your dream kitchen, the floor is more than just a surface—it's a foundation for style, function, and comfort. Whether you're a passionate home cook, a pro at entertaining, or just someone who likes to enjoy a quiet date night at home, the right kitchen floor can transform your space, setting the tone for all your other finishes, from your cabinetry to your countertop selections.

25 Trending Kitchen Floor Ideas That Look Great And Will Last for Years

CNN —Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged in connection with an attempted coup d’état, according to documents filed by prosecutors Tuesday evening.