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Oscars 2026: Best red carpet looks from Demi Moore, Teyana Taylor, Jessie Buckley and more
Feathers, shimmer and daring looks for the dudes are ruling the Oscars red carpet.
Scientists unlock a powerful new way to turn sunlight into fuel
Scientists have developed a powerful new computational method that could accelerate the search for next-generation materials capable of turning sunlight into useful chemical energy. The work focuses on polyheptazine imides, a promising class of carbon nitride materials that absorb visible light and can drive reactions such as hydrogen production, carbon dioxide conversion, and hydrogen peroxide synthesis. By analyzing how 53 different metal ions influence the structure and electronic behavior of these materials, researchers created a framework that predicts which combinations will perform best.
Oscars 2026: Updating list of winners
From best picture to best screenplay, here are the winners of the 98th Academy Awards.
2026 Oscar winners announced: See the full list (updating live)
The 2026 Oscar winners have been announced. See the full list from the Academy Awards, updating live as Timothée Chalamet and Michael B. Jordan race to Best Actor and 'Sinners' eyes up Best Picture.
Oscars 2026 red carpet: Best-dressed celebrities
A-list stars arrived at the 2026 Oscars in their red-carpet best, with Chase Infiniti and Shaboozey wearing some of the standout looks of the night.
Oscars 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks
The best fashion from the 2026 Oscars red carpet, including Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti and the women of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
Oscars 2026: The best of film will be honored tonight at 98th Academy Awards
The 98th Academy Awards are honoring the best of film tonight at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, with Conan O’Brien returning as host. Follow live updates.
Movie filmed in San Diego County starring Leonardo DiCaprio up for ‘Best Picture’ at Oscars
"One Battle After Another", a movie filmed in San Diego County, is nominated for "Best Picture" at the 98th Academy Awards and has injected nearly $7 million into the local economy.
What Oscars best actress winners wore on the red carpet
From Julie Andrews' elbow-length gloves to Jennifer Lawrence's strapless gown, here's what best actress winners have worn to the Oscars.
Paula Doress-Worters, Who Redefined Women’s Health, Dies at 87
Paula Doress-Worters, the mother and activist who opened the door to once-taboo conversations about women’s health in America, has died at 87. Paula was a member of the Boston Women’s Health Book Collective, a group of young women who got together to assemble the groundbreaking manual later known as “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” that dove-into subjects like sexuality, birth control, abortion and post-partum depression. Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist remembers a life well lived.
New York Giants' attendance still ranks among the NFL's best
The New York Giants endured another lackluster season in 2025, but that didn't stop fans from showing up in droves.
Can a groundbreaking cancer therapy help people with multiple sclerosis?
A handful of small, early-stage clinical trials are investigating whether CAR-T therapy can improve symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.
Get your brackets ready. The NCAA tournament is revealed soon.
Which teams are in, which are left out and which are favored to win national championships will be decided Sunday.
Oscars should focus on best pictures, not celebrity politics
So when the Oscar winners take the stage at the Academy Awards this year, we hope they'll remember where their real power lies.
High school basketball: State championship results
CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores for Friday and Saturday.
Things to do in Cincinnati this week, March 16-22
If you're looking for the best events happening in Cincinnati, you're at the right place. Find your next concert, game, festival or family event.
Amazon Spring Sale 2026: The best early deals for wildlife observation
We've brought you the best early deals on our favorite wildlife observation equipment ahead of Amazon's Spring Sale — here's everything we know so far.
Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal
The president said the "terms aren't good enough yet" to make a deal with Iran amid a widening war in the Middle East.
World Baseball Classic picks: MLB expert offers best bets for Saturday's Italy vs. Puerto Rico quarterfinal
SportsLine expert Angelo "Amags" Magliocca analyzes Saturday's Puerto Rico vs. Italy quarterfinal at the World Baseball Classic and offers his best bets
From rockets to cancer research, here’s how the number pi is embedded in our lives
As people celebrate Pi Day this March 14, the mathematical constant continues to be part of everyday life for scientists and engineers.
College football's scariest environments in 2026: Projecting the 10 best home-field advantages this fall
Sellouts and raucous crowds will be home to memorable performances on the grand stage this season
Dolly Parton Speaks out About Health in First Public Appearance
Dolly Parton made her first major public appearance in months since a health scare last year for the music legend. At Dollywood’s season opening on Friday, she said, “I’ve had a few little health issues, and we’re taking good care of them.” NBC’s Kathy Park reports for Saturday TODAY.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
Analyst urges Colts to sign free agent offensive tackle
The Indianapolis Colts were named the best team fit for this still unsigned free agent offensive tackle.
The NBA's reigning Rookie of the Year is learning a new role: Soccer team owner
As Stephon Castle’s basketball career takes off, he also has an eye on soccer as a minority owner of CT United, a team in Major League Soccer's second division.
Community's Choice Awards spotlight: V&V Carpet Care
Almost out the door! Best of Mohawk Valley Community’s Choice Awards nominations are closing fast.
Community's Choice Awards spotlight: R & B Roofing
Nominations are rolling in for Best of the Valley Community’s Choice Awards. Are your favorites on the list?
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Friday.
High school basketball: State championship results and schedule
CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores and schedule.
A nasty Windows 11 bug is causing the C drive to become inaccessible in select devices, says Microsoft
There is a custom fix, but it's probably best to wait.
Good Sports: Kingsburg High pitcher committed to LSU with eyes on MLB
MLB's website has Jensen Hirschkorn in the top 30 prospects for this year's draft, and the tenth-best player coming out of high school.
New Business: Robotics and AI rule at Hudson coffee drive-thru; new T-Bones open in Hudson
The best thing about the new coffee drive-thru in Hudson might be the fact there’s no need to scan QR codes or tip. That’s because behind the scenes robots are
Fans gather for Dolly Parton's return post-health struggle
NBC News' Kathy Park stopped by Dollywood’s opening day — which marks Dolly Parton’s first public appearance since announcing health struggles last year. 18,000 people lined the walkways waiting to catch a glimpse of Dolly during the parade.
The best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play so far
The Nintendo Switch 2's game library is already packed with great exclusive titles, third-party ports, and updated Nintendo Switch games.
Madrid Hosts Best CEO Awards 2026 Gathering Global Business Leaders at Mandarin Oriental
New York, United States, March 13, 2026 -- Best CEO Awards 2026 will take place on 16 May 2026 in Madrid at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, bringing...
Trump’s voting bill push tests relationship with GOP lawmakers: From the Politics Desk
Trump struggles to land on a clear message for the Iran war.
Utah measles outbreak speeds up but there are few changes to daily life
Health officials in the outbreak's epicenter are relying on social media and talk radio to reach residents. Many aren't listening.
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
Multiple House Republicans post openly anti-Muslim statements
At least four House Republicans have expressed anti-Islamic sentiments on social media in the wake of the Iran War and recent violent attacks in the U.S.
New cholesterol guidelines released by the American Heart Association
Also, for the first time, doctors are advised to test for two biomarkers in the blood that have been linked to increased risks of heart disease.
Tottenham is facing the unthinkable: Demotion from the Premier League to a lower league
Tottenham Hotspur, a "Big Six" club, should be contending for trophies. Instead, it might drop out of the Premier League altogether.
Smith College Alum Dr. Frances Jensen ’78 Explores the Science of the Adolescent Brain
Neurologist and best-selling author credits Smith with her interest in brain science.
M5 MacBook Air review: Still the best MacBook for almost everybody
The M5 MacBook Air is a minor upgrade, but minor upgrades add up over time.
Empire of Slop: Mass Entertainment Has Never Been Worse
Our technical capacity to render fantasy has never been greater. Mass entertainment has never been worse.
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
The Library of Traumatic Memory by Neil Jordan; The Red Winter by Cameron Sullivan; Travel Light by Naomi Mitchison; Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman; Spoiled Milk by Avery Curran
Experts Weigh in on Digital Health Wearables for Neurological Health
By Deanna Neff HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, March 13, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The fitness tracker on your wrist or the smart ring on your finger can do more than just count your steps. These fast-evolving gadgets are becoming valuable tools for managing complex brain and nerve disorders, according to ...
The Trump administration puts out mixed messages on Iran
President Donald Trump and top administration officials have offered statements explaining their thinking behind the war with Iran that often shift or contradict one another.
Scorbunny Community Day: Your Go-To PvE Guide
Scorbunny makes its way for March 2026 Community Day. Cinderace gets Blast Burn and Pyro Ball, great at max battles, not the best in raids.
Former rapper’s fledgling political party sweeps Nepal’s first post-revolt election
The election — the country’s first since last year’s youth-led revolt — was won by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, or RSP, of rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
PRWeek US Awards 2026: Best in Sports and Entertainment
Winner: Coca-Cola and Ogilvy; Honorable mention: Cetaphil and Lippe Taylor /Prompt
PRWeek US Awards 2026: Best Brand Entertainment
Winner: CDC and Ogilvy; Honorable mention: Heinz and Zeno Group
The Week in Business: Zoning Deal Gains Momentum at State Capitol
This week's top stories from Twin Cities Business.
A Semi-Farewell: My Favorite Ankler Data Dives
What I got right, where I veered wrong and what the numbers reveal about Hollywood’s future as I move to occasional contributor
Trump changes his tune on oil prices: From the Politics Desk
Plus, state lawmakers advance bills akin to the SAVE America Act.
Successful Business Development Is All About Authenticity
Cravath and Debevoise’s former chief marketing officer, Deborah Farone, shares insights into business development from top women lawyers.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Arvada pub
Health officials have announced another measles exposure site in Arvada after identifying two new cases and a breakthrough case in a vaccinated resident in Broomfield County.
MacBook Neo faces stiff competition this week — this Windows laptop with more RAM and storage is now $450 off if you're looking for better specs
The Acer Aspire 14 AI Laptop is a potent mid-range laptop fit for productivity tasks, and it's enjoying a rare 43% this week at Best Buy
Psychology, public health sciences faculty members receive funding to implement hepatitis C virus research findings in clinical practice
Faculty members in the Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) have received $3.4 million in funding from the
After a successful launch weekend, Pokopia has become one of the best-selling Pokémon spin-offs ever
It is fair to say Nintendo's new Animal Crossing-like Pokémon Pokopia has had a pretty darn successful launch.
This Free Tool Can Predict 30-Year Heart Disease Risk for Younger Adults
In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, cardiologists advise trying an online calculator that lets younger people find out their 30-year heart disease risk.
Trump administration live updates: Poll finds widespread distrust of economic and political systems
Get live updates and the latest news as an NBC News poll finds widespread political and economic distrust, the U.S. launches tariff probes, and Trump seeks passage of the SAVE America Act.
More Concussions Linked To Worse Brain Health Among Recent College Grads
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, March 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Former college athletes can show signs of concussion-related brain decline as early as five years after graduation, a new study says. Athletes who had three or more concussions during college play had worse scores on ...
Poll: Voters who say economic and political systems are stacked against them tie a record high
Democratic pollster Jeff Horwitt said the numbers indicate “historic levels of anger and disgust with our political and economic systems.”
I’m an NIH whistleblower. The scientific community cannot afford to avoid politics
“Scientists are often encouraged to avoid politics. But this advice is outdated, if it was ever correct in the first place,” writes Jenna Norton, NIH whistleblower.
'I'll take dad's memory with me'
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Dario Vidosic says his father will be missed as a "coach and a human" after his death at the age of 64. Rado joined the Seagulls club in January 2025, six months after his son Dario, and became head of women's and girls' coaching, helping Albion to their best finish of fifth in the Women's Super League. Speaking to BBC Radio Sussex before the final seven games of the season, Dario said he has found "harder and easier" times in trying to cope with his grief.
Best league? Premier League sides endure Champions League nightmare
Is the Premier League the best league in the world? Very likely, yes. Was there any evidence of that in the first legs of the Champions League Round of 16? Nope!Things didn't go well at all for the fi...
BYU vs Houston Big 12 Tournament Game Preview
It’s just three games, but BYU is playing its best post-Richie Saunders injury. Just 12 days after losing at West Virginia, BYU controlled the game wire-to-wire versus WVU in a 68-48 victory. The competition steps up significantly as BYU matches up with Houston, who is well rested while BYU will play its third game in […]
John Cornyn's filibuster flip: From the Politics Desk
Plus, how Vladimir Putin could be an unintended winner of the Iran war.
Class struggle, but weird: The surreal politics of this year's Oscar nominees
The Best Picture contenders reflect a mad world—and they're suitably lurid, pulpy, comic, and strange.
Textron (TXT) Wins Mario Gabelli’s Support on Growth in Business Jets and V-280 Defense Program
Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is one of the best stocks to buy according to billionaire Mario Gabelli. Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) is one of the companies in GAMCO Investors’ portfolio where the hedge fund has actually increased its stake from its position from more than a decade ago. As of the end of Q4 2025, GAMCO had 1.38 […]
Iran ‘cannot participate’ in the World Cup, sports minister says
Iran is scheduled to play three group-stage games in Los Angeles and Seattle in June.
What to know about rotator cuff injuries as RFK Jr. undergoes shoulder surgery
Recovery can be painful and slow, but patients usually get better over time.
2026 Players Championship odds, picks: Surprising predictions from model that's called 16 majors
Mike McClure's model has simulated The Players Championship 2026 10,000 times and revealed PGA best bets for TPC Sawgrass
Best remaining free agents: Who fits the 49ers?
Taking a look at 6 players who the 49ers might be interested in at a couple of positions of need.
12 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes Recommended by Dietitians
These recipes are sure to help you reach your fiber goals.
John Cornyn flips on the filibuster for Trump's SAVE America Act
Cornyn, who spent years defending the filibuster, is locked in a competitive GOP runoff in Texas against Ken Paxton, who has aligned with Trump on the issue.
Best Bookkeeping Software for Small Business (2026): Sage Awarded for Streamlined Recordkeeping by Better Business Advice
Better Business Advice has recognized Sage in its 2026 assessment of the best bookkeeping software for small business, highlighting the platform's structured approach to digital recordkeeping, automation, and financial visibility.
Tips to Give Your Mental Health a Spring Reset and Refresh
Psychiatrist Dr. Samantha Boardman joins TODAY to share tips for how you can give your mental health reset and refresh this spring. Her tips include going for an awe walk outside, writing down your recurring worries and more.
The WNBA and players' union log 12-hour marathon talks to avoid delaying start of the season
Both sides described talks as constructive, though revenue sharing continues to be the central sticking point.
In Texas, Democrats discover the power of the ‘nice guy’ candidate
In a political era defined by nasty personal insults and a race to emulate the worst elements of Trump’s broken character, the Democrats performing best are doing so by focusing on the values that …
Why Site Preparation Makes Sense as Public Investment
Funding for site preparation can support improvements that make Michigan's best business locations more attractive and draw investment and jobs to our state.
Live updates: Trump to visit Kentucky; House election in Georgia heads to a runoff
Get the latest news and live updates as Trump visits Kentucky, the election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat heads to a runoff, and Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., is set to face off against Democrat Scott Colom in the fall.
Opinion: Georgia risks 'best state to do business' stature with data center bills
Georgia is a leader in data center growth and construction, but those gains could be imperiled if legislative proposals pass to stymie the industry.
One of Marathon's best tricks? It dodges the "Blorko" problem that doomed Concord and Highguard
To many shooters - from Concord to Highguard - have fallen into the trap of needing you to care about unfamiliar characters. Bungie's Marathon dodges it deftly.
In Talking to Parents About Vaccines, Pediatricians Navigate a Sea of Misinformation
Practitioners nationwide are striving to do what’s best for children’s health, while staying supportive in the face of mistrust and confusion.
AI agents are rapidly spreading in health care, but validation is lacking
AI agents to perform health care work are everywhere at HIMSS 2026. Experts want to know more about their validation.
High school basketball: boys' and girls' regional finals results from Tuesday
CIF Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Q4 Rundown: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE:FLUT) Vs Other Consumer Discretionary - Casino Operator Stocks
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the consumer discretionary - casino operat...
Bam Adebayo makes NBA history, delivers 2nd-best single-game point total of all time, top fantasy High Score of season
Cosmetic surgery investigation prompts push for tighter safety standards
A national plastic surgeons group urged people seeking liposuctions, Brazilian butt lifts or other cosmetic procedures to "do their homework."
What to watch for in the Georgia special election: From the Politics Desk
Plus, new polling shows voters are wary of AI.
Ohio judge rules that Kalshi is sports betting and must adhere to state law
"These 'prediction markets' have exploded and look an awful a lot like gambling," Ohio Attorney General David Yost said.
UConn no longer unanimous No. 1 in women’s basketball coaches poll
In the latest USA TODAY Sports’ women’s basketball coaches poll, one coach on the panel believes that UCLA is the best team in the country.
Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war
Russia “gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise,” European Council President António Costa said. “It profits from the diversion of military capabilities.”
2026 Players Championship odds, prop picks, predictions, free best bets: Golf model backing Collin Morikawa
Mike McClure's golf model has simulated the 2026 Players Invitational golf tournament 10,000 times and revealed its best prop bets
What’s Your Chronotype? How Brain Science Can Boost Performance
A collaboration between Wharton and Slalom explores how aligning work with individuals’ biological rhythms can help teams perform their best.