Author: Grace Thompson

The Oscar nominations voting process has been extended until Friday, and the announcement of the nominees has been postponed for the second time due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The new date for the nominations announcement is set for January 23 at 5:30 a.m. PT. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday that the ceremony would be conducted virtually with no live media broadcast. According to the Academy, the Oscars event will still take place on March 2 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Strong Santa Ana winds and unusually dry conditions have fueled the wildfires, which have burned across 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area and killed at least 24 people. Evacuation orders for the Palisades Fire, the biggest fire, were extended this past weekend. As of Mon...

The Oscar nominations voting process has been extended until Friday, and the announcement of the nominees has been postponed for the second time due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The new date for the nominations announcement is set for January 23 at 5:30 a.m. PT. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Monday that the ceremony would be conducted virtually with no live media broadcast. According to the Academy, the Oscars event will still take place on March 2 at Hollywood's Dolby Theatre. Strong Santa Ana winds and unusually dry conditions have fueled the wildfires, which have burned across 40,000 acres in the Greater Los Angeles area and killed at least 24 people. Evacuation orders for the Palisades Fire, the biggest fire, were extended this past weekend. As of Mon...

The spinoff of Angie, the home improvement marketplace that the business purchased in 2017, was approved by the board, according to Barry Diller's IAC on Monday. According to IAC, the deal should finalize in the year's second quarter. When IAC reports on February 11, the two businesses will release their own fourth-quarter results. Established as Angie's List in 1995, Angi went public on the Nasdaq in 2011. In the spinoff, Joey Levin, the CEO of IAC, will step down and join the firm as an advisor. According to IAC, Levin will also assume a new position as executive chairman of Angi, working alongside CEO Jeff Kip as the marketplace's senior executive. According to a statement from IAC chairman Diller, Joey Levin has been an excellent leader of the organization, adding substantial value ove...

Microsoft stated on Monday that it is creating a new team dedicated to creating AI applications and offering resources to third-party clients. Jay Parikh, a former global head of engineering at Meta and CEO of cybersecurity startup Lacework, will lead the new team. In a note to staff members that was also made public as a blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the team will be named Core AI Platform and Tools. According to him, the goal is to develop the complete Copilot & AI stack so that our first-party and third-party clients may create and operate AI agents and apps. Ten months have passed since Microsoft appointed Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind, to head Copilot AI projects. Suleyman reports directly to Nadella in his capacity as executive vice president....

Microsoft stated on Monday that it is creating a new team dedicated to creating AI applications and offering resources to third-party clients. Jay Parikh, a former global head of engineering at Meta and CEO of cybersecurity startup Lacework, will lead the new team. In a note to staff members that was also made public as a blog post, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella announced that the team will be named Core AI Platform and Tools. According to him, the goal is to develop the complete Copilot & AI stack so that our first-party and third-party clients may create and operate AI agents and apps. Ten months have passed since Microsoft appointed Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind, to head Copilot AI projects. Suleyman reports directly to Nadella in his capacity as executive vice president....

It turns out that I had been completely unprepared for frigid temperatures and snowy days, even though I thought I was ready for them. Recently, cold fronts have hit large parts of the country, and ever since 2025 began, I've been below freezing. Fortunately, REI is currently offering huge discounts on a wide range of winter supplies, including items from well-known brands like Helly Hansen, Columbia, and The North Face. Additionally, REI's is offering up to 50% off on a variety of base layers, jackets, and helmets throughout the sale. Keep in mind that availability may vary during the sale, and not all hues and sizes of certain products are discounted. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? The finest REI Winter Sale finds. Selected. Our top picks Best wo...

It turns out that I had been completely unprepared for frigid temperatures and snowy days, even though I thought I was ready for them. Recently, cold fronts have hit large parts of the country, and ever since 2025 began, I've been below freezing. Fortunately, REI is currently offering huge discounts on a wide range of winter supplies, including items from well-known brands like Helly Hansen, Columbia, and The North Face. Additionally, REI's is offering up to 50% off on a variety of base layers, jackets, and helmets throughout the sale. Keep in mind that availability may vary during the sale, and not all hues and sizes of certain products are discounted. GO Ahead and SkipWhy should I trust NBC Select? The finest REI Winter Sale finds. Selected. Our top picks Best wo...

Over the past week, firefighters have been battling to contain the flames that have destroyed thousands of buildings, engulfed large areas of the city, and claimed two dozen lives. However, they issued a warning on Monday that the strong Santa Ana winds that fueled the fires are getting stronger and could spark a devastating sequel. "We are not in the clear as of yet," Kristin Crowley, the chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department, stated during a press conference. "We cannot let our guard down." With wind gusts of up to 70 mph predicted starting early Tuesday and continuing into Wednesday, the National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings from the Ventura County coastline through the expansive Los Angeles metro region. "Red Flag Warnings are issued for the most severe fire weather ...

Getting a Walmart+ membership will save you time and money if you shop at Walmart frequently. Joining the loyalty club entitles you to a number of benefits, such as free limitless deliveries, mobile scan and go payment, and fuel savings at specific petrol stations. Booking hotels, rental cars, flights, and other activities through the Walmart+ travel website can also earn you Walmart Cash. Through January 26, the site is running a special campaign where members who spend $500 or more on bookings will receive an additional $100 in Walmart Cash on top of the regular amount. Here is all the information you need to decide if Walmart+ is the best shopping subscription for you. GO Ahead and SkipWalmart+: What is it?What is Walmart+ Assist and how much does it cost?What advantages does Walmart+ o...

Getting a Walmart+ membership will save you time and money if you shop at Walmart frequently. Joining the loyalty club entitles you to a number of benefits, such as free limitless deliveries, mobile scan and go payment, and fuel savings at specific petrol stations. Booking hotels, rental cars, flights, and other activities through the Walmart+ travel website can also earn you Walmart Cash. Through January 26, the site is running a special campaign where members who spend $500 or more on bookings will receive an additional $100 in Walmart Cash on top of the regular amount. Here is all the information you need to decide if Walmart+ is the best shopping subscription for you. GO Ahead and SkipWalmart+: What is it?What is Walmart+ Assist and how much does it cost?What advantages does Walmart+ o...