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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Entertainment
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'One Battle After Another' wins Oscar for best picture
Paul Thomas Anderson's film triumphs at the 2026 Academy Awards.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
Briefing: O’Brien, Kimmel jab at Trump at Oscars
Strategic angle: Comedians take aim at former president during the Academy Awards.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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.
Editorial Staff Mar 16
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!
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Boilermakers trip No. 3 Michigan, reign in Big Ten
Strategic angle: Oscar Cluff scored 21 points as Purdue topped No. 3 Michigan to win its first Big Ten tournament since 2023.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Oscars: Hollywood's big night begins on the red carpet
Strategic angle: The Academy Awards: too long, too fancy, a bit too pleased with themselves, and still the only thing anyone will be talking about for a bit.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Razzie Awards 2026: Anti-Oscars name ‘War Of The Worlds’ as Worst Picture
Strategic angle: Worst Picture was just one of five awards that 'War Of The Worlds' took home, making it something of a clean sweep for the Ice Cube-starring adaptation / devastation of H.G. Wells’ classic novel.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: Hollywood Enters Oscars Weekend in Existential Crisis
Strategic angle: As the Oscars approach, Hollywood grapples with its identity and future amidst changing cultural landscapes.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Leafs star Matthews (knee) injured in 'dirty play'
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews left Thursday night against Anaheim after a knee-on-knee hit from Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: 'Sinners' goes head-to-head with 'One Battle After Another' for Oscars glory
Strategic angle: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' are both front-runners in the race for the coveted Best Picture Oscar on Sunday.
Editorial Staff Mar 15
Briefing: NMAP in the Movies
Strategic angle: Exploring the portrayal of NMAP in film and media.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: Prediction markets want the Oscars to be your gateway drug to betting on everything
Strategic angle: The collaboration between the Golden Globes and Polymarket highlights the growing trend of using prediction markets for gambling.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: 5 Great Indie Games from GDC 2026
Strategic angle: Highlights from the GDC Festival of Gaming showcasing innovative indie titles.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Briefing: A Paramount-Warner Bros. movie slate could rule the 2027 box office, but is it sustainable?
Strategic angle: Paramount CEO David Ellison aims to produce 30 movies annually, leveraging popular franchises.
Editorial Staff Mar 14
Perspective: My cultural awakening: a 60s folk band helped me find my place as a person of colour in Britain
Executive context: Dragged along by my dad to see Pentangle, I heard something ancient that kickstarted my obsession with this country’s folklore.
Editorial Staff Mar 14