Will Another International Filmmaker Prevail This Oscar Season

David Lynch, surrealist filmmaker known for 'Twin Peaks' and 'Blue Velvet,' dead at 78

David Lynch, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker who brought surrealist storytelling to the mainstream via 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive,' has died. He was 78.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16

David Lynch, visionary filmmaker who specialized in the surreal, dies at 78

David Lynch, the surrealist artist who plumbed the darkness lurking underneath American normalcy in the landmark television series "Twin Peaks" and the dreamlike films "Blue Velvet" and "Mulholland ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Investors pitch new international basketball league that would offer players equity

The investors are looking to raise $5 billion to start a basketball league that could offer players equity to potentially lure them away from the NBA.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Boulter suffers another early Grand Slam exit

Katie Boulter's hopes of making a deep run at a major for the first time are ended by Russia's Veronika Kudermetova at the Australian Open.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Amid L.A. Wildfires, Oscar Season Becomes a Pledge Drive

With the wildfires in L.A., Hollywood has turned its attention to fundraising.

Inc. - Jan. 15

Spain sets a new record with 94 million international tourists last year

Spain's Tourism Ministry says that a record 94 million international travelers visited Spain in 2024, the best year for tourism in the country since records started

ABC News - Jan. 15

The China commodities supercycle is over. Will there be another?

Chinese demand for steel and iron ore has finally peaked. The industry hopes the energy transition will spark a new boom, but it will be shaped by geopolitical competition

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year' — read the internal memo

Meta will cut about 5% of its staff, focusing on its lowest-performing workers, CNBC confirmed.

CNBC - Jan. 14

Meta announces 5% cuts in preparation for 'intense year.' Read the internal memo.

Meta is set to cut about 5% of its workforce, focusing on the company’s lowest-performing staffers, CNBC confirmed Tuesday.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Hollywood’s Filmmaking Continues Despite L.A. Wildfires

Because of costs, few movies are shot locally, leaving the industry in a surreal spot: reeling from personal loss with much of the business untouched.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Oscar nominations delayed again due to Los Angeles wildfires

The Academy is delaying announcing the nominees for this year's Oscars after it extended the voting period due to the Los Angeles wildfires.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Oscars push back nominations announcement amid California wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires

ABC News - Jan. 13

Oscar nominations delayed again as L.A. fires disrupt awards season

Oscar nominations for the 97th Academy Awards have been delayed again due to Los Angeles-area fires. The announcement is now set for Jan. 23, with voting extended to Jan. 17.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 13

Internal improvement is best way for Bruins to turn season around

The Bruins need their best players to lead any turnaround, and Saturday's overtime win vs. the Panthers was a good start.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

Hamas Has Another Sinwar. And He's Rebuilding.

Militants in Gaza are recruiting new fighters under the leadership of Yahya Sinwar’s younger brother, Mohammed Sinwar, known as “Shadow.”

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

Venezuela’s leader starts another disputed term

Western nations punish President Nicolás Maduro over allegedly fraudulent election

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Diplomats discuss Syria at international gathering in Riyadh

Yahoo News - Jan. 12

Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin end season on 5-game skid and make another early playoff exit

Unable to reverse the negative momentum of a late-season fade, the Pittsburgh Steelers disappeared from the playoffs with a humbling loss to their fiercest rival

ABC News - Jan. 12

LA fires: international crews arrive to battle raging wildfires as evacuations spread

Neighborhoods under orders now include Encino and Brentwood, with the Getty Center and its art collection. Thousands of firefighters labored to contain the four wildfires raging across the Los ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

'It just didn't click': Jets look at another rebuild after disappointing season

Big names, like quarterback Aaron Rodgers, don't translate to wins for New York in 'gut wrenching' year.

ESPN - Jan. 11

'Mufasa' and 'The Fire Inside' filmmaker Barry Jenkins does double duty at the box office

Oscar winner Barry Jenkins kicked off the new year the way he ended the old, with two films — “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “The Fire Inside” — in the top 10 at the box office.

NBC News - Jan. 11

Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo

The company said it is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Venezuela's Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been sworn in to serve a third term despite credible evidence that his opponent won the July 2024 election

ABC News - Jan. 10

Meta announces end of DEI programs. Read the internal memo

Meta says it plans to end a number of internal DEI programs, designed to increase the company's hiring of diverse candidates.

CNBC - Jan. 10

California wildfires send power company Edison International’s stock falling

The company will likely face questions over whether any of its power lines may have contributed to the fires. No officials have made any statements on this issue.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Marianne Jean-Baptiste on Oscar buzz for role in "Hard Truths"

Award-winning actress Marianne Jean-Baptiste, known for roles in "How to Get Away with Murder" and "Without a Trace," is receiving serious Oscar buzz for her performance in "Hard Truths." Reuniting ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

2025 NFL London games: Jets, Browns, Jaguars to each host international regular-season game

Get ready for another slate of international games

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

The Best Rookies in the N.F.L. This Season

Quarterback Jayden Daniels turned around a franchise, while two Giants standouts have given fans reasons for optimism.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Oscar nominations postponed because of LA fires

The California fires cause the voting deadline and announcement to be pushed back by two days.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Oscar award voting and nominations delayed by Los Angeles County fires

The Oscar voting nomination process and nominations announcements have been pushed back by two days due to the wildfires raging across Los Angeles County.

CBS News - Jan. 9

Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires

In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Shares of California utility Edison International drop 10% as wildfires rage

The decline comes as multiple large fires are burning around Los Angeles, with strong winds making them difficult to contain.

CNBC - Jan. 8

The Best Moments of the N.F.L. Season

A jaw-dropping hurdle and a game-winning Hail Mary are just two of the plays that defined the regular season.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

SAG Awards nominations: What the biggest snubs and surprises mean for the Oscar race

The SAG Awards usually are a reliable forecast for Oscar glory. Will motion picture academy voters once again follow the script?

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Oscars 2025: Predictions for animated, international and documentary feature

'Emilia Pérez' is the favorite for international film. 'The Wild Robot' leads the animation field. 'No Other Land' is looking for a nod — and distribution.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 8

Can the Sabres salvage their season?

Buffalo's hockey team appears poised to extend their postseason drought.

ESPN - Jan. 7

Democrats Prevail in Virginia Races, the First Elections Since Trump’s Win

The party held onto two key seats in Loudoun County that will allow them to maintain control of the state’s legislature.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Black sailors exonerated for mutiny not alive to see justice prevail

Fifty Black sailors refused to go back to work after the deadly Port Chicago explosion, citing unaddressed safety concerns. Convicted of mutiny, they weren't exonerated until last year.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Party time at Damascus airport as international flights resume

First direct flight from Doha in 13 years touches down amid hopes SyrianAir fleet can be restored if sanctions are lifted. International flights resumed at Damascus airport on Tuesday for the first ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Will Another International Filmmaker Prevail This Oscar Season

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