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Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27
Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.Los Angeles Times - 3h -
Stunt Design Becomes a New Oscars Award Category
Movies that are released in 2027 will be the first ones eligible for the new category honoring the people who make some of the most audience-pleasing moments.The New York Times - 23h -
Leo Beenhakker, Dutch soccer great who coached Real Madrid and two World Cup teams, dies at 82
Leo Beenhakker, the Dutch soccer coach who led two national teams at World Cups and won three league titles with Real Madrid, has died. “Beenhakker was a coaching icon and a truly unique figure at ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
After decades of pushing, stunts will get their own Oscar
The Oscars will finally honor stunt performers with a new award for achievement in stunt design, debuting at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028.Los Angeles Times - 23h -
McLaren's Norris fastest in Bahrain first practice
McLaren's Lando Norris sets the pace in a largely unrepresentative first practice session at the Bahrain Grand Prix.Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Maine Governor, Staring Down Trump, Says She Is Unfazed by ‘Loud Men’
Observers of her political rise — and some who have sparred with her — say Gov. Janet Mills’s refusal to bow to President Trump is right in character.The New York Times - 15h -
Xavier Le Pichon, Who Modeled Movement of Earth’s Crust, Dies at 87
With a computer rendering, he helped scientists understand that the earth, with its shifting tectonic plates, is “an extraordinary living being” that is “continuously changing.”The New York Times - 2d -
Fridrik Olafsson, Grandmaster Who Led Iceland’s Rise in Chess, Dies at 90
At a time before his country became a chess powerhouse, he defeated four world champions, including Bobby Fischer and another in an unlikely turn of events.The New York Times - 16h -
Rick Levine, Who Gave Commercials Cinematic Flair, Dies at 94
An award-winning director, he created ads for brands like Diet Pepsi (starring Michael J. Fox) and Wells Fargo by bringing a Hollywood sensibility to the small screen.The New York Times - 25m -
Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies
Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Norris plays down McLaren advantage after practice dominance
Lando Norris plays down McLaren's advantage at the Bahrain Grand Prix after team-mate Oscar Piastri led him to a one-two in Friday practice.BBC News - 5h -
‘I can’t believe I’m paid to watch Ncuti Gatwa!’: Doctor Who’s boundary-pushing new companion, Varada Sethu
From being crowned Miss Newcastle to making waves in Star Wars’ first same-sex couple, the Doctor’s latest assistant has had a stellar rise to fame. The actor chats stunts, space and why she’s ...The Guardian - 10h -
Cleveland Browns sign veteran quarterback Joe Flacco
The Cleveland Browns signed veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, the team announced Friday.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Oscars to add stunt design award for its 100th ceremony
After many years of impassioned calls for an Oscar recognizing the art of the stunt, the film academy has decided to give it an official award.NBC News - 1d -
Mangione lawyers say U.S. prosecutors seek death penalty "as a political stunt"
In a new motion, attorneys for Luigi Mangione said the U.S. government "intends to kill Mr. Mangione as a political stunt."CBS News - 1h -
Steven Spielberg honors the late Marvin Levy, his longtime publicist who had a rare Oscar win
Marvin Levy, a top-notch publicist who forged a nearly 50-year working bond with Steven Spielberg, died Monday at age 96. Spielberg called Levy 'one of a kind.'Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Commanders bring back a familiar quarterback
Commanders sign veteran QB Josh Johnson who started three games for them in 2018.Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Kim Shin-jo, North Korean Commando Who Sought to Kill South Korea’s Leader, Dies
He famously said the mission of a hit squad sent by Pyongyang in 1968 was to “slit the throat” of the South Korean dictator Park Chung-hee.The New York Times - 22h -
Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson
New films from Wes Anderson, Ari Aster, and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film FestivalABC News - 1d -
Trump’s New Plan for Social Security Death List, and China’s Counterattack on Tariffs
Plus, Hollywood stunts in the spotlight.The New York Times - 12h -
The scrupulously realistic 'Warfare' takes aim at the combat movie
Filmmaker Alex Garland follows up "Civil War" with a second apolitical thriller, this one co-directed by a military veteran, Ray Mendoza, who lived it.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
CSK fall to fifth consecutive defeat against KKR
KKR took just 61 balls to chase down a target of 104 with Sunil Narine top-scoring with 44. CSK, who were being led by veteran MS Dhoni for the first time in this year's competition, failed to ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Ex-Madrid, Netherlands coach Beenhakker dies
Former Real Madrid and Netherlands coach Leo Beenhakker has died at the age of 82, the LaLiga club said on Thursday.ESPN - 12h -
Two Atari Retro Consoles Get Massive Price Cuts, Including New 7800+
Atari 7800+ Cartridge-Based Retro Console $75 (was ...GameSpot - 2h -
Who are the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL?
Who are the oldest quarterbacks in the NFL?Yahoo Sports - 6h -
Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg's longtime publicist and an Oscar recipient, dies at 96
Marvin Levy, Steven Spielberg’s publicist for over four decades and the only person in his field to be recognized with an Oscar, has diedABC News - 2d -
Spanish Siemens executive, wife and 3 children among those killed in NYC helicopter crash
New York authorities have named two of the adult victims who died in Thursday's fatal helicopter crash as Agustín Escobar and Merce Camprubi Montal, a married couple from Spain.NBC News - 15h -
A new generation gets hitched in 'The Wedding Banquet.' Its cast feels changed by the making of it
Interview with the main cast of "The Wedding Banquet": Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran and Han Gi-chan.Los Angeles Times - 7h -
Siemens Executive and His Family Died in Hudson Helicopter Crash
Agustín Escobar and Mercè Camprubí Montal, both executives from Spain, died on Thursday in a crash near New York City along with their three children and the pilot.The New York Times - 1h -
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died
Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades of music that spanned from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has diedABC News - 3d -
Leo Beenhakker, former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands coach, dies at 82
Dutchman also led Trinidad & Tobago at 2006 World Cup Clubs pay tribute to ‘legendary coach’ and ‘unique figure’ Leo Beenhakker, the former Real Madrid, Ajax and Netherlands manager, has died at ...The Guardian - 1d -
Browns' signing of Joe Flacco tells us something about Kirk Cousins and also the NFL Draft
The Browns have added a couple of veteran QBs this offseason.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Schumer, Warren call on SEC to investigate whether Trump manipulated market
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), the ranking member on the Banking Committee, are calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to ...The Hill - 7h -
50 years later, Vietnam's battlefields draw retrospective veterans and other tourists
Hamburger Hill, Hue, the Ia Drang Valley, Khe Sanh: Some remember the Vietnam War battles from the headlines of the 1960s and 1970s, others from movies and history booksABC News - 1d -
Prince Harry makes unannounced visit to wounded veterans in Ukraine
Visit came after prince spent two days at the high court appealing the government’s decision to strip him of security protection. Prince Harry has visited amputees and wounded military personnel at ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hansi Flick’s big decision: Two Barcelona veterans await his call
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is entering a crucial period, with the imminent return of Marc-Andre ter Stegen adding a layer of complexity to his decision-making. It must be noted that after an ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Prince Harry makes visit to Ukraine, meets with wounded veterans
Prince Harry is touching down in Ukraine, getting a first-hand look at a rehabilitation center in the war-torn country. The Duke of Sussex visited the Superhumans Center in Lviv on Thursday, a ...The Hill - 3h -
Lucy Markovic, 'Australia's Next Top Model' star, dies at 27 of rare brain condition
Australian model Lucy Markovic, a star of "Australia's Next Top Model," has died of a rare brain condition, her representatives announced Thursday.NBC News - 7h -
Kennedy Center director snipes at musician for ‘vapidness’ over DEI concerns
Trump ally Richard Grenell sends series of hostile emails to Yasmin Williams despite saying he was ‘too busy’ to do so. The Kennedy Center’s interim executive director, Richard Grenell – a staunch ...The Guardian - 7h -
Michael Gove gets peerage in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list
The veteran former cabinet minister is among several Conservative figures to be given peerages.BBC News - 8h
