Overview
- - A memo shared with California agencies and reported by ABC News described unverified information that Iran contemplated launching drones from a vessel off the U.S. West Coast against unspecified targets.
- - California Governor Gavin Newsom said officials have no indication of an imminent threat, while Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials elevated readiness and local police plan layered screening and perimeter controls.
- - Executive producer Raj Kapoor said security for the 98th Academy Awards has been reinforced in close collaboration with the FBI and LAPD, with a discreetly larger presence already visible during the red‑carpet setup.
- - The ceremony remains on schedule at the Dolby Theatre with Conan O’Brien returning as host and a broad slate of presenters that includes Nicole Kidman, Pedro Pascal, Channing Tatum and Ewan McGregor.
- - Ryan Coogler’s Sinners leads the awards race with a record 16 nominations, and producers announced musical segments tied to nominated films featuring performers such as Ejae, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami, Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq.