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Oscars to Move to YouTube Live in 2029, Ending Five-Decade Broadcast Era The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on December 18 that the 2029 Academy Awards ceremony will be streamed live on YouTube, marking the end of an era in which the Oscars were broadcast exclusively on major television networks. This groundbreaking shift signals a larger transformation in how audiences experience prestige events, as streaming platforms continue to eclipse traditional broadcasters in reach and engagement. Background For more than fifty years, the Oscars have been a mainstay of network television, first on ABC and later on NBC.…
The Chinese pavilion in Beijing has become the focal point of a worldwide media frenzy as it opens its doors to an unprecedented display of Terracotta Warrior ice sculptures. Visitors can now witness the famed 2,000-year‑old bronze figures, reimagined in translucent ice, carved in meticulous detail and illuminated against a midnight blue backdrop. The exhibition, which launched on December 18, 2025, has already drawn crowds that far exceed initial projections and has sparked conversations across continents – from art critics in New York to international students studying abroad in Shanghai. Background and Context The original Terracotta Warriors, buried near Emperor…
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order this week that will reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III, a move that could unlock new research opportunities and reshape compliance across the technology sector. The shift is set to remove the “no‑potential for abuse” bar that has constrained data sharing, product development, and hiring practices for tech firms dealing with hemp‑derived products. Background and Context For more than a decade, the federal drug scheduling system has kept cannabis in the same category as heroin and LSD. That classification prohibited universities, tech firms, and government labs from conducting…
Boston, Dec. 17 – Police and university officials in Providence released a fresh set of details today that could reshape the narrative surrounding the Brown University shooting investigation. An unmasked image of a new person of interest, along with new information about the timeline of the shooting that took place on April 18, 2023, has been made public. The release comes as the investigation enters a critical phase, and the university’s crisis management team stresses that no definitive conclusion has yet been reached. Background / Context The shooting at Brown University was a nationwide tragedy that resulted in the deaths of two…
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a groundbreaking deal, moving the Oscars telecast to YouTube beginning in 2029. The historic partnership, set to run through 2033, signals a seismic shift for streaming giants, talent acquisition strategies, and the global reach of Hollywood’s marquee event. Background / Context For five decades, ABC—and, by extension, Disney—bore the Oscars’ flagship broadcast. That relationship, which began in 1974, provided the Academy with a guaranteed television audience and a stable revenue stream, but it also limited the ceremony’s exposure to audiences increasingly consuming content online. The rise of on‑demand streaming, coupled with…
On a Tuesday that sent shockwaves across Washington, former Special Counsel Jack Smith testified before a closed‑door House Judiciary Committee session, asserting that his investigations have uncovered “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald J. Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. In an unprecedented move, Smith claimed that he has the evidence necessary to charge the sitting president and called for transparent disclosure of his findings. Background and Context The announcement comes months after the Trump administration’s repeated calls for Smith to be investigated and imprisoned. In a dramatic twist, President Trump, who…