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NEED TO KNOW
The Oscars’ biggest moments
The Oscars were last night. Oppenheimer took home seven awards out of the 13 it was nominated for, including Best Picture and Best Director.
RDJ’s win: Robert Downey Jr. was named Best Supporting Actor for his role in Oppenheimer. It’s his first Oscar. “I’d like to thank my terrible childhood and the Academy, in that order,” he said. [Yahoo Entertainment]
Gosling’s performance: Ryan Gosling sang the Oscar-nominated Barbie hit “I’m Just Ken” in a bedazzled pink suit. The number included a guitar solo from Slash. [Today]
On the red carpet: Among the many looks, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the stars of the upcoming Wicked film, channeled their characters. [Yahoo Entertainment / CNN]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
🏈 Russell Wilson’s next move
Quarterback Russell Wilson confirmed that he’ll play for the Steelers in the NFL’s 2024 season after a difficult two years with the Broncos. [Yahoo Sports]
🩺 UnitedHealth’s cyber attack
U.S. officials sent a letter to insurance provider UnitedHealth, calling on it to expedite payments to health care providers to reduce harm from a Feb. 21 cyberattack that’s crippled medical claims and payments. [Reuters]
🏛️ Sen. Britt responds
Alabama Sen. Katie Britt responded to criticism about the human trafficking story in her State of the Union rebuttal. She said she didn’t mean to imply that the abuse, which happened from 2004 to 2008, took place during Biden’s presidency. [USA Today]
🌍 Ramadan in Gaza
Israel and Hamas were unable to come to a ceasefire agreement before Ramadan began on Monday, as Palestinian Muslims started a month of daytime fasting. [New York Times]
➡️ Princess Kate’s photo
Kate Middleton apologized for “any confusion” after photo agencies retracted a new image of the princess — who’s recovering from surgery — and her children over concerns it had been manipulated. [Yahoo News]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
🏀 In the NBA: the Pistons and the Hornets take the court at 7 p.m. ET on Bally Sports. [Detroit Free Press]
🏒 Hockey fans: The Islanders play the Kings at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The New York-based team is in playoff contention. [SNY]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
In 2002, “Tribute in Light,” which memorialized the twin towers, was unveiled. One of its creators said that for the first time, “it seemed like everybody could gaze into the infinite, and not into an abyss.” [People]
3 QUESTIONS
…about the benefits of a nap
It’s National Napping Day. I asked my colleague Rachel Grumman Bender, one of our resident health editors, about the science behind a good nap.
Lily: What are the health benefits of napping?
Rachel: Beyond helping you feel less sleepy, a nap can boost memory and mood.
Lily: What’s the ideal length for a nap, and is there such a thing as napping for too long?
Rachel: Yep. Napping for more than 30 minutes can put your body into deep sleep and make you feel drowsy afterward. An expert told us this is called “sleep inertia.”
Lily: How can I create the right conditions for a nap?
Rachel: We asked a pro! The trick, he said, is to find a quiet, dark, comfortable spot. Even if you can’t fall asleep fully, just resting can still be relaxing.
Get more from Yahoo Life.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
As part of “March Meowness,” the Worcester Public Library, in Massachusetts, is forgiving late fees for any patrons who bring in cat photos — or images of any “honorary” cats. [People]
Have a wonderful day. See you next week!
💡 P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want to pay off credit card debt quicker? Try the debt snowball method. [Yahoo Finance]
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