Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 897

Michelle Yeoh makes history with Oscar win

"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.

Cocaine Bear joins Elizabeth Banks on stage at the Oscars

Banks presented the award for best visual effects alongside a co-presenter in a head-to-toe bear costume.

Jimmy Kimmel jokes about Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap

"If anything unpredictable or violent happens during the ceremony, just do what you did last year — nothing," the host said during his monologue.

What Angelina Saw

A young girl peeks out of her bedroom to see blood on the floor and her mother in distress. As an adult she looks back on a night that changed her life. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.

Texas high schoolers developing parts used for NASA missions

Students at a North Texas school are helping develop parts that will actually be used in space. It's part of a NASA program in which students are mentored by NASA employees. Olivia Leach has more.

Legendary Minnesota Vikings coach Bud Grant dies at 95

Legendary football coach Bud Grant, who coached the Minnesota Vikings for 18 seasons and took them to four Super Bowls, has died at the age 95.

Saturday marks 3 years since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic

Saturday marks exactly three years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a global pandemic. Since then, more than a million American lives have been lost to the disease. Michael George speaks with doctors about what we have learned from the health crisis.

Bahkmut sees intense fighting as Russian forces besiege city

Russian forces Saturday continued their onslaught on the besieged city of Bakhmut, as Ukrainian soldiers continued their defense of the city. Imtiaz Tyab has the latest.

Washington officials express concern after collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank earlier this week, officials in Washington, D.C., were expressing their concern. The effects of the collapse are also being felt among small business owners, and even overseas. Willie James Inman has the details.

The Dish: Condiments and seasonings

We explore different condiments and seasonings, from Old Bay in Baltimore to Hidden Valley Ranch in Santa Barbara, and so much more.