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Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Steps Down From AMPAS
More than two years into the role, Teni Melidonian has stepped down as Chief Oscars Officer at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. On Monday, CEO Bill Kramer announced Melidonian’s exit in a staff email as part of a restructuring, days after the Academy invited 529 film industry notables to be Oscar voters.…
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I visited seven themed bars in one week. Can ball pits and bingo save British nightlife?
While most hospitality venues are struggling, there has been an enormous rise in ‘competitive socialising’. But why? And could I find the answer while dressed in a prison jumpsuit and drinking a daiquiri?British hospitality is in crisis. In the first quarter of 2026, three hospitality sites closed every day, while one in five remaining businesses…
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5 Years Later, Christopher Walken’s 3-Part Crime Thriller Is Already Considered a Classic
Five years later, The Outlaws has earned modern-classic status thanks to Christopher Walken, brilliant writing, and unforgettable characters.
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Capital of US state forced to make embarrassing U-turn after ‘raising’ the Somali flag above City Hall
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department referenced celebrating the ‘unification of the Trust Territory of Somaliland and the State of Somaliland into the Somali Republic in 1960.’
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Horrified ex-Obama advisor admits Chicago really IS a hellhole after encountering unresponsive elderly man who lazy 911 operator refused to help
The Obama advisor had just walked by the Art Institute of Chicago when he spotted the man, who he said was ‘probably homeless,’ passed out on the museum’s front stone steps.
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Accused Aussie killer’s wrathful encounter with a woman after a motorbike accident weeks before he allegedly strangled Thai teen: ‘King Kong’
A woman said she crossed paths with the alleged killer on June 5 when they were involved in a motorbike accident outside an apartment complex.
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10 Forgotten Sci-Fi Shows That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
These forgotten sci-fi shows are practically flawless, including the game-changing space opera Babylon 5 and the underrated action gem Continuum.
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Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?
Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.
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I went undercover on the Tube to test how safe women really are. Within hours, men followed me, touched me and ignored my pleas to stop. It was bone-chilling, writes MIMI YATES
It’s around 2am on the Piccadilly Line and the Tube carriage is empty – apart from me and a man twice my age. His eyes never leave me during the 40-minute journey.