The Oscars' biggest wins and best looks, European leaders discuss path forward for Ukraine, Blue Ghost touches down on the moon
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Anora wins Best Picture at the Oscars | Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
Who won at the Oscars?
At the 97th Academy Awards, indie dramedy Anora swept with five Oscar wins, including for Best Picture, followed by The Brutalist, which won three, including Adrien Brody's second Oscar for Best Actor. Here are the highlights.
Anora dominates: Director Sean Baker's four wins tied Walt Disney's record for the most in a single night, and Mikey Madison pulled off a surprise win against Demi Moore for Best Actress, calling it 'a dream come true.' See the full list of winners. [Yahoo Entertainment]
Onstage: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande opened the show with a Wicked performance, host Conan O'Brien delivered a clever monologue, Queen Latifah sang to honor the late Quincy Jones and Morgan Freeman honored his 'dear friend' Gene Hackman. [Hollywood Reporter]
On the red carpet: Grande donned a blush-colored gown with a tulle skirt, Moore sparkled in an Armani Privé dress and Timothée Chalamet wore a butter yellow suit. Another highlight: Halle Berry re-created the infamous 2003 Oscars kiss with Brody. [Yahoo Entertainment/GMA]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, British PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron | Justin Tallis/Pool via AP
🌏 Europe's Ukraine plan
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said yesterday that the West was at a 'crossroads in history' as European leaders held a summit to forge a path forward for Ukraine. Among the things they discussed was a ceasefire deal with Russia. [CNN]
🏛️ English-language executive order
President Trump on Saturday signed an executive order making English the official language of the U.S. The order rescinds an earlier mandate that required federal agencies to provide language assistance to non-English speakers. [AP]
➡️ Wildfire threats
Dozens of wildfires in the Carolinas prompted evacuations over the weekend as dry and breezy conditions triggered red flag warnings in the Southeast through yesterday. Fire conditions remain for parts of the Southwest. [ABC News]
🕊️ 'Legacy on Ice'
The figure skating community took to the ice in Washington, D.C., yesterday for a two-hour tribute honoring the victims of January's American Airlines crash, which included 11 skaters, four coaches and 13 family members. [USA Today]
🚀 Blue Ghost arrives
Lunar lander Blue Ghost touched down on the moon early yesterday morning, pulling off the first fully successful moon landing by a commercially built and operated robotic spacecraft. See the photo it beamed back. [CBS News]
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY
🏀 On the court, the Warriors play the Hornets at 7 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. Don't expect Steph Curry to dunk again, though. [Yahoo Sports]
🏒 In the rink, the Maple Leafs, who've won eight of their last 10 games, face off against the Sharks at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. [AP]
📺 On the tube: Celtics City, a nine-part docuseries about the Boston Celtics, premieres on HBO at 9 p.m. ET. [Patriot Ledger]
☀️ And don't forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
Photo illustration: Yahoo News; photo: DavidYahoo was founded! Founders David Filo and Jerry Yang officially incorporated their web directory in 1995. Did you know Yahoo was short for "Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle"?
3 QUESTIONS
...about Read Across America Week
It's Read Across America Week. I asked Yahoo Entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman, who read hundreds of books last year, what's on her reading list. Note: When you buy through links in this article, Yahoo may receive a commission.
Divya: What are the best books you've read so far this year?
Kelsey: I'm an omnivorous reader, so I'll share a couple of genres: In the romance department, I loved Tessa Bailey's Dream Girl Drama! For horror, Virginia Feito's Victorian Psycho is tough to beat.
Divya: What's one book that you read recently and can't stop talking about?
Kelsey: I'm obsessed with Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte, which is a short story collection about alienated and unloved people in the internet age. It's wacky and gasp-inducing — I highly recommend!
Divya: Any tips for people who've fallen off their reading goals and want to get back?
Kelsey: I highly recommend reading something short so you can feel like you're back on track — a fast-paced thriller will do the job too. I get off track all the time, but remembering that reading is supposed to be fun is key.
Want more? People said these books made them love reading again.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Virginia Lottery
Virginia resident Lixander Paniagua-Maravilla recently stopped by a grocery store to buy some snacks and a scratch-off ticket, which turned out to be worth $100,000. 'I screamed a little,' he said about winning, adding that it 'feels surreal.' [People]
Have a great day. See you tomorrow!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: The risk of bird flu spreading to the public is low, but if you aren't taking any chances, experts say to avoid eating runny eggs. [Yahoo News]
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