From 'Anora' to 'Wicked,' best picture race takes shape without a clear front runner

From 'Anora' to 'Wicked,' best picture race takes shape without a clear front-runner

The race for the film academy’s top prize is starting to take shape, ranging from blockbusters (“Wicked") to buzzy art house projects (“Anora,” “The Brutalist”).

After a Flurry of Trade Deadline Action, N.F.L. Playoff Races Take Shape

A combined 25 teams engaged in 18 trades in hopes of fortifying their rosters for the second half of the season.

Sports - The New York Times - November 10

From an Olympian to a 45-race veteran: the hopes of New York Marathon runners

On Sunday more than 50,000 runners will run a 26.2-mile route from Staten Island to Central Park. The New York City Marathon is seen as the toughest world major for a reason. New York is a city ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Trump reportedly tells Putin to not escalate war in Ukraine; Rick Scott emerges as front-runner for Senate leader role – live

Trump told Russian president to not escalate war with Ukraine, Washington Post reports; multiple conservatives endorse the Florida senator as the next leader. Sweep of swing states rubs salt in ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Trump's cabinet takes shape

Donald Trump makes his first appointments

World - Financial Times - November 14

Edwards rips struggling Wolves as 'front-runners'

Anthony Edwards criticized the Timberwolves for being "soft as hell as a team" following a 115-104 loss to the Kings.

Sports - ESPN - 3 hours ago

The race to shape UK industrial strategy

Business leaders and regional mayors try to influence government’s flagship economic growth policy

World - Financial Times - November 13

Meet Yura Borisov, the famous-in-Russia thug with a heart from 'Anora'

The actor explains his hired-muscle character's inner conflict. How can he help out a friend but also not harm the woman at the center of the struggle?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

23XI Racing and Front Row can compete in 2025 while suing NASCAR after clause removed from contracts

The two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as “open teams” after the sanctioning body removed anticompetitive release claims that will allow them ...

Sports - ABC News - November 16

US election: The other races that could shape America

Beyond the president, Americans will also choose governors, representatives, and senators

Ranking award front-runners at midseason: Barnwell makes picks in seven categories

Here's how the races for MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year are shaping up.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

These 2 men are the front-runners to be Trump's new Treasury secretary

Two prominent supporters of President-elect Trump’s campaign have emerged as the front-runners to lead the Treasury Department during his second administration. Trump has reportedly narrowed his ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Georgia is back, LSU is angry and Travis Hunter is the Heisman front-runner

Georgia's win over Tennessee in Week 12 plus, more trends from the weekend.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

Donald Trump’s rubber-stamp government takes shape

The president-elect has picked a devoted coterie to concentrate power around one person: himself

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports to Race in 2025

While the outcome of the antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR remains unclear, the teams will race in 2025.

Sports - The New York Times - November 16

The Trump-Harris White House race in pictures

The most tumultuous presidential campaign in living memory is almost over

World - Financial Times - November 6

US election votes in maps and charts

Analysis of the results of the election.

How congressional races could shape next administration's agenda

With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch.

Trump’s queasy prescription to ‘make America healthy again’ takes shape

Jumble of proposals include ‘massive reform’ of Obamacare and giving anti-vaxxer RFK Jr the helm of health agencies. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Trump Taps Zeldin to Head EPA as Cabinet Takes Shape

The former New York Congressman is a prominent foe of green legislation and will be keen to roll back environmental regulations at a national level. Other cabinet picks are staunchly loyal to the ...

Business - Inc. - November 12

Evening Report — Trump's second term team takes shape

Plus: The battle for the future of GOP leadership {beacon} Evening Report © Rebecca Blackwell, Associated Press Where Trump's cabinet stands President-elect Trump’s second term team is taking ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

A Loss and Damage Fund Is Taking Shape at COP Climate Talks

The U.N. climate summit in Azerbaijan has cleared the way for aid to flow when lower-income countries are hit.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Controversial Cortina sliding track for 2026 Olympics taking shape as deadline approaches

The controversial sliding center being completely rebuilt for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics is starting to take shape as the clock ticks down to a March deadline

Sports - ABC News - November 19

Trump’s Dramatic Tariff Plan, and a Cease-Fire Takes Shape in Lebanon

Plus, Matt Gaetz’s new gig.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Massive balloons take shape ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

The massive helium balloons that will float through New York City for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade have been filled with helium ahead of the big event

Entertainment - ABC News - 17 hours ago

Title contenders, Final Four front-runners and where they'll fall short: Predicting the Top 25's ceiling and floor

How far can the best teams go this season? Where might they fall short? We predict the best and worst case for ESPN's preseason Top 25.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

‘Wicked’ takes over retail ahead of theatrical debut

“Barbie” painted the town pink in 2023, and now “Wicked” is upping the ante by adding a splash of green.

Wicked stars take to the green carpet for European premiere

Parts of the film were made in the United Kingdom, and British actress Cynthia Erivo, who plays the green witch Elphaba, said she's "finally back home".

'Anora' as cautionary fairy tale

'Anora' cinematographer Drew Daniels kept the camera loose and freewheeling to echo the good times at play early in Sean Baker's film.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

23XI, FRM set to race after NASCAR nixes clause

23IX and Front Row Motorsports -- the two teams suing NASCAR over an antitrust complaint -- said Saturday they will compete in 2025 as "open teams" while the legal process continues

Sports - ESPN - November 16

NASCAR: 23XI Racing and Front Row will be allowed to compete as open teams in 2025

The two teams have sued NASCAR after they didn't sign the sanctioning body's extension to its charter agreement.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Photojournalist becomes soldier in Ukraine

CBS News correspondent Holly Williams spoke to Ukrainian photojournalist Ruslan Garlushchak, who has been drafted and deployed to the front line.

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