'They were due' — an Oscar narrative that deserves to die?
Got longevity, respect and fame but an empty shelf? Two LAT film staffers discuss the concept of when an Oscar is "due" — if ever.
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Timothée Chalamet deserves an Oscar – for his Oscar campaign
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Harrison Ford bows out of 2025 Oscars due to shingles diagnosis
Harrison Ford will no longer be taking the stage at tonight’s 97th Academy Awards.ABC News - 11h -
The Oscars were silent on Trump, diverging from protests of past years
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Eight investment rules to live and die by
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England and Scotland meet in 'do-or-die' match
England and Scotland meet in the Calcutta Cup match on Saturday, with both needing a win to keep alive their Six Nations title hopes.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
Evolve or Die: The Future of DEI Entrepreneurship in the Trump Era
Adaptability and values are salient hallmarks of diversity initiatives in the new polarized environment.Inc. - Feb. 22 -
Sinkhole investigations delayed due to safety
Tandridge District Council said its "priority" is to support affected residents and businesses.BBC News - Feb. 22 -
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
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Glaring omission: Sonny Vaccaro deserves induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Basketball's story cannot be told without Sonny Vaccaro, whose impact on the game covers everyone from Michael Jordan to LeBron James.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Marjorie Taylor Greene: Federal workers 'don't deserve' their paychecks
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) said federal workers “don’t deserve” their paychecks during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing Tuesday. “Those are not real jobs ...The Hill - 4d -
Fired USAid workers and HIV activists hold ‘die-in’ to protest Trump and Musk
Dozens of demonstrators lie down in government office building to warn against dismantling foreign aid agency. Fired USAid employees and advocates for people with HIV staged a protest in a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Conor Benn ‘deserved embarrassment’ of egg hit, says Chris Eubank Jr
‘If I had an opportunity to do it again then I would’ Egg hit during Tuesday press conference sparked brawl Chris Eubank Jr said Conor Benn “deserved the embarrassment” of being hit with an egg ...The Guardian - 3d -
USWNT's Emma Hayes deserves benefit of the doubt after first loss -- for now
The first defeat for Hayes since taking the USWNT job was a disappointing one, snapping their run of five straight SheBelieves Cup titles, but the experience will help as this team builds towards ...ESPN - 3d -
'Many of them will die': Hammer drops on USAID with organizations left reeling
After a month of fits and starts, a final hammer came down on U.S. international aid Wednesday night.ABC News - 2d -
The seven bills due to go up in April
A number of bill rises will come into force at the start of what some commentators have described as "awful April".BBC News - 5d -
Embiid to miss remainder of season due to knee
76ers star Joel Embiid will miss the remainder of the regular season as he and the team continue to look for a long-term solution for a troublesome left knee that has plagued his season.ESPN - 1d -
Oscars flashback: An Oscar for playing an Oscar winner
Cate Blanchett wins for 'The Aviator' — the first time a performer had won an Oscar for a portrayal of a previous Oscar winner.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Bills' James Cook wants to 'get what I deserve' in new contract, hints at $15 million per year
Cook is coming off a season where he rushed for a league-high-tying 16 touchdownsCBS Sports - Feb. 21 -
Musk: Federal workers who gave 'good responses' to new policy deserve promotion consideration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he’s encouraged by the “good responses” he’s received so far to an email asking federal employees to detail their recent work efforts and suggested the employees who ...The Hill - Feb. 23 -
Southport attack yoga teacher: 'If I didn't get out, everyone was going to die'
Leanne Lucas and a teenage girl give the first survivors' accounts from within the room where three children were fatally stabbed last summer.BBC News - Feb. 24 -
‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village
In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost. The battleground at the heart of a struggle ...The Guardian - 4d -
His final photo was of the bomber that killed him: the last journalist to die before Assad fell
Anas Alkharboutli was fatally injured in a missile attack just four days before the president fled to Russia. His colleagues and friends explain why his life was more exceptional than his death. ...The Guardian - 4d -
Ref reports 'Die' chants made at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio in Copa semifinal
A referee says Real Sociedad fans chanted “Die” at Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio during the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinalsABC News - 3d -
Renner's NFL Draft favorites: These prospects deserve a lot more attention as NFL combine kicks into high gear
Here are some of my guys for the 2025 NFL DraftCBS Sports - 3d -
Detroit mother gifted home after 2 children die from sleeping in van during frigid weather
A Detroit mother whose two children died from possible exposure to the cold this month while the family was living in a van has been given a new home days after her son and daughter were laid to rest.NBC News - 3d -
Why the Pacers -- playing like an elite team for months -- deserve more respect as NBA playoff push heats up
A conference finalist last year, Indy has the third-best record in the NBA since mid-DecemberCBS Sports - 2d -
Serbian students declare 'we deserve better' as latest anti-graft rally adds pressure on government
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Two thieves bought a $500K lottery ticket with a stolen credit card. The victim wants $250K. Does he deserve it?
This sordid tale is so unusual that it could only be a fictionalized moral quandary dreamed up by the likes of David LynchMarketWatch - 14h -
South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
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South Sudan closes schools after students collapse due to extreme heat
South Sudan has announced the closure of all schools for two weeks due to an ongoing extreme heatwave that has caused some students to collapseABC News - Feb. 21 -
Ford, Rivian recall over 250,000 vehicles due to seatbelt, headlight issues
The companies said the repairs on the issues will be performed free of charge for owners.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Tesla recalls over 376,000 vehicles due to power steering defect
The recall involves some 2023 Tesla Model 3s and some 2023 Tesla Model Ys, according to the recall report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
American Airlines flight diverted to Rome due to bomb threat
An American Airlines flight traveling from New York to New Delhi was diverted to Rome Sunday due to a bomb threat, according to a source familiar with the situation.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
Funeral of hostages Shiri Bibas and sons due to be held on Wednesday
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Delta flight declares emergency due to ‘smoky odor’ on flight deck
A Delta Air Lines flight declared an emergency on board after there was a “smoky odor” detected on the flight deck. It was the second incident Monday for the airline. Flight 1882 was headed from ...The Hill - 6d -
Mother of imprisoned activist warned of sudden death due to hunger strike
Laila Soueif’s son Alaa Abdel Fattah has completed a five-year sentence in Egypt but has not yet been releasedFinancial Times - 4d -
Afghanistan v Australia abandoned due to rain at Champions Trophy – as it happened
The match was washed out with Australia well in control, a share of the points guaranteeing them a place in the semi-finals. 5th over: Afghanistan 23-1 (Ibrahim 3, Sediq 6) Johnson, who is moving ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bodies of the youngest Hamas hostages were retuned without their mother
The bodies of Kfir and Ariel Bibas, the two youngest captives held by Hamas, were confirmed to be among those released as part of a ceasefire deal. However, the body that was believed to be their ...NBC News - Feb. 21
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