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Academy Awards Snubs Reveal the Oscars' Elitism Problem The recent Oscar nominations have sparked a mix of emotions among film enthusiasts. While some are thrilled to see their favorite movies recognized, others are frustrated by what they perceive as snubs and elitism. Park Chan-wook's South...

A poignant tribute has appeared in Chicago's North Center neighborhood - a large mural of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee who was brutally murdered last August while commuting home from work in Charlotte, North Carolina. The powerful painting depicts her from the shoulders up...

Breakthroughs in biological aging research could make humans live up to 150 years, according to geneticist Steve Horvath. The development of precise "aging clocks" has transformed the field of longevity research, allowing scientists to test whether treatments can slow or reverse the aging...

Australian supermarkets are facing a crisis of transparency as they increasingly charge customers by the item, rather than by weight. This move has led to "wild volatility" in pricing, with some items costing over 50% more when sold individually. A recent analysis found that Woolworths' online...

UK Plans for Third Heathrow Runway Raise Concerns Over Community Involvement in Flight Path Decisions As the UK government pushes ahead with plans to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport, aviation campaigners are warning that local communities will be severely marginalized from the...

Puzzle Masters Rejoice: The Great Cookie Conundrum In a clever game of logic and strategy, three friends - Andy, Bea, and Celine - must navigate a jar of 10 cookies without forming alliances or communicating with each other. Their goal is to achieve the perfect balance: no one wants to end up...

Mike Brown, the head coach of the New York Knicks, acknowledged that his team was in a defensive zone against the Trail Blazers in Sunday's 123-114 win. "I thought our guys handled the officiating fantastic," he said, attributing their success to maintaining composure despite being on the wrong...

TiVo's Power Pause: How a Revolutionary Idea Became a Victim of Its Own Success. In the late 1990s, TiVo's pause and record live TV feature became the holy grail for TV enthusiasts. The device allowed users to pause the show they were watching and then resume it from where they left off...

HSBC's top executives faced intense scrutiny from shareholders on Monday, as investors demanded answers over the bank's strategy and potential breakup of its Asian business. At an informal shareholder meeting in Hong Kong, HSBC Chairman Mark Tucker and CEO Noel Quinn fielded questions from...

Aleppo Residents Scramble as Fighting Between Syrian Government and Kurdish Forces Intensifies A fresh wave of violence has engulfed Aleppo, the last major rebel stronghold in Syria, after the Syrian army ordered civilians to evacuate neighbourhoods amidst fighting with Kurdish forces. The...

US Raid Sparks Fears of Chinese Taiwan Invasions as Beijing Remains Undeterred The surprise US raid on Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has sent shockwaves across the region, with commentators in China drawing parallels to a potential invasion of self-governing island Taiwan. The...

France Unveils Plan to Counter Trump's Greenland Gambit, Backs Danish Sovereignty In a bid to counter US President Donald Trump's efforts to annex Greenland, France is intensifying diplomatic efforts with European allies. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that protecting the...

England finally brought an end to Travis Head's innings as he was trapped lbw for 163 by Jacob Bethell, securing his first Ashes wicket. The Australian batsman had been a thorn in the side of England's bowlers, putting on a impressive display that saw him post one of the highest scores of the...