Robert Towne, Oscar winning 'Chinatown,' 'Shampoo' and 'The Last Detail' screenwriter, dies at 89
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Chinatown and Mission: Impossible screenwriter Robert Towne dies
The Oscar-winning writer penned the scripts for films like Chinatown and Mission: Impossible. -
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63
Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on “Titanic” and the “Avatar” series, has died -
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Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63
Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series, has died. -
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer, dies aged 63
Titanic became first film to gross $1bn globally, and Landau topped that with Avatar, and Avatar: The Way of Water. Jon Landau, the Oscar-winning Titanic and Avatar producer who helped bring director James Cameron’s visions to life, has died at ... -
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of "Titanic," dies at 63
Legendary Hollywood producer Jon Landau, who collaborated with director James Cameron on "Titanic" and the "Avatar" franchise, has died at the age of 63. -
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer, dies at 63
The producer collaborated with James Cameron on "Titanic" and the "Avatar" films. -
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How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant
When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a stylish new marquee, the cozy arthouse theater had some talented help -
Inc. - Business
Small-Town Ohio Theater Gets a Grant with Help from an Oscar-Winning Director
Director Steve Bognar is an advocate for struggling independent theaters everywhere. -
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Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer who worked closely with director James Cameron, dies at 63
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning 'Titanic' and 'Avatar' producer who worked closely with director James Cameron, dies at 63 -
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How a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Robert Menendez From Prosecution Backfired
Abbe Lowell, a lawyer for Senator Robert Menendez, met with prosecutors last fall to plead his case. Days later, the senator was indicted on bribery charges. -
MarketWatch - Business
‘I’m appalled’: My grandfather co-signed my cousin’s student loan. After my grandfather died, my cousin skipped town. Will the estate have to pay the debt?
“The loan is now in default, and I have no idea where this grandson is.” -
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Liberal Democrats win last UK seat to declare result
Angus MacDonald won in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire where the declaration was delayed by two recounts.United Kingdom -
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Alcaraz into last eight as 'high level' overcomes Humbert
Carlos Alcaraz holds off a late charge from 16th seed Ugo Humbert to win 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5 and move into the last eight at Wimbledon. -
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Who will win Euros? Insiders from last four give their verdicts
Four teams remain at Euro 2024 as France meet Spain and England face the Netherlands in the semi-finals - but who is best equipped to win the trophy? -
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Alex de Minaur surges into last 32 of Wimbledon but Daria Saville lets win slip away
Australian No 1 beat Spain’s Jaume Munar in straight setsWomen’s challenge ends in defeat to 18th seed Marta KostyukAlex de Minaur has disposed of a familiar opponent to rattle into the last 32 of Wimbledon in the sunshine, before reaffirming his ... -
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Merino last-gasp goal sends Spain to Euro 2024 semis after dramatic extra-time win over Germany
Substitute Mikel Merino has headed Spain into the semifinals at the European Championship as his goal in the final minute of extra time saw La Roja snatch a 2-1 win over Germany and brought an end to Toni Kroos’ career -
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Hamilton finally stops counting the days since his last F1 win after brilliant British GP victory
Lewis Hamilton was counting the days since his last Formula 1 win and the number was creeping toward 1,000 -
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"Despicable Me 4" collected $229.5 million globally at the box office since its opening last week, extending a winning streak for the family-friendly franchise.
“Despicable Me 4” collected $229.5 million globally at the box office since its opening last week, extending a winning streak for the family-friendly franchise. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Your Flight Is Delayed. Would More Details Make You Feel Better?
Fliers find pros and cons in getting more specifics from United Airlines on delays and cancellations. -
VentureBeat - Tech
Pixel Perfect Dude reveals gameplay details for #Drive Rally
Developer Pixel Perfect Dude today revealed more information about its upcoming game, #Drive Rally. More specifically, it gave fans a look at the gameplay for the title, including the cars and customization options, the racing environments and the ... -
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Kevin Bacon details his experience trying to be a regular person for a day: ‘This sucks’
Kevin Bacon decided to spend a day as a normal guy—and he quickly realized he prefers living his life as a celebrated celebrity. -
Financial Times - World
Labour to set out details of planning system overhaul within days
The reforms are a critical part of the party’s plan to pull the UK out of a decade of low growth and productivity -
ESPN - Sports
NHL free agency tracker: Details on all the new deals this summer
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next.NHL -
The Guardian - World
At least 89 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Mauritania, state news agency says
Dangerous Atlantic ocean route is gaining popularity because of increased vigilance by authorities in the Mediterranean. Nearly 90 migrants bound for Europe died and dozens more are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Mauritania ... -
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Nearly 1,000 homes in Cape Town destroyed by storms
City authorities say nearly 1,000 homes in informal settlements in Cape Town, South Africa, have been destroyed by gale-force winds, displacing around 4,000 people -
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Who Died in the Tulsa Race Massacre?
After more than a century, researchers hope to finally identify the victims of one of the worst racial attacks in American history. -
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Broadway actor Robert Hartwell talks transforming historic home
Broadway performer Robert Hartwell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new show, "Breaking New Ground," which chronicles his two-year journey to renovate a 200-year-old home in Massachusetts. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts Takes Back Control
In the term just ended, Roberts moved the law to match his priorities—and didn’t worry about getting liberal justices on board. -
The Guardian - World
Space Cadet review – Emma Roberts joins Nasa in lazy streaming slop
There are shades of Legally Blonde and Private Benjamin in Amazon’s lesser, low-rent comedy about a Florida bartender with dreams of being an astronaut. There’s a well-tested, and mostly well-liked, formula being recycled in Amazon’s lightweight ... -
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U.S. citizen convicted of drug-related charges by Moscow court
Robert Woodland, a Russia-born U.S. citizen, has been convicted of drug-related charges by a Moscow court and sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison -
The Guardian - World
We should all be terrified of Trump’s Project 2025 | Robert Reich
The presumptive Republican nominee has promised to give rightwing evangelical Christians what they want – and more. “Project 2025” is nothing short of a 900-page blueprint for guiding Donald Trump’s second term of office if he’s re-elected.. ... -
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MLB insider reveals GM reactions to Luis Robert Jr. trade price
Prolonged struggles at the plate could prevent a Luis Robert Jr. trade this summer. The White Sox aren’t eager to sell low on the extremely talented center fielder, even though he hasn’t met expectations this season, and according to Bob ...MLB -
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Russia says part of a key Ukraine town seized amid deadly airstrikes
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart RussiaUkraine -
The Wall Street Journal - World
A Conservative Farm Town Went Green Without Really Trying
Tiny Morris, Minn., adopted wind turbines, solar panels and composting to save money, not the planet—and now it has become a model for other rural towns -
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Ukraine’s army retreats from positions as Russia gets closer to strategic town
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s military said its army has retreated from a neighborhood in the outskirts of Chasiv Yar, a strategically important town in the eastern Donetsk region which has been reduced to rubble under a months-long Russian assaultUkraine -
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Inside Rafah: Rare access shows Gaza’s biggest safe zone is a ghost town
NBC News was given access to Rafah in southern Gaza as Israeli forces continued operations in the now-unrecognizable city. -
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Drege, 25, dies after Tour of Austria accident
Norwegian cyclist Andre Drege dies following an accident during the Tour of Austria on Saturday. -
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Jon Landau, "Titanic" and "Avatar" producer, dies at 63
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series. -
The New York Times - Top stories
Jon Landau, Producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ Dies at 63
In a decades-long collaboration with the director James Cameron, he produced three of the highest-grossing films of all time.