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Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last " honorarily. So will Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman
4+ hour, 38+ min ago (417+ words) Glenn Close will finally get her hands on an Oscar. Long considered among the best actors to never win one, the eight-time nominee will get an honorary Academy Award along with director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman at the…...
FIFA's Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, says fans 'should chill' about ref denied US entry
4+ hour, 50+ min ago (653+ words) FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended World Cup ticket prices, saying Wednesday "if we are doing something wrong, everyone in North America is doing something wrong." Infantino said the average ticket price was under $500 for the tournament and was comparable to…...
Laurence Olivier is honored with a plaque at his London childhood home
4+ hour, 37+ min ago (310+ words) Laurence Olivier, arguably Britain's greatest ever stage actor, was honored Wednesday with a blue plaque attached to the central London property where he lived as a child. Unveiled by Ian Mc Kellen, the plaque at 22 Lupus Street in Pimlico marks…...
Japan's Onitsuka Tiger sneaker brand to be spun off from parent Asics
4+ hour, 33+ min ago (258+ words) Japanese footwear giant Asics Corp said Wednesday it plans to spin off its Onitsuka Tiger high-end sneaker brand amid booming popularity with inbound tourists. The new company will be a wholly owned Asics subsidiary named OT Group Corp and will…...
UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
4+ hour, 43+ min ago (886+ words) UFC fighter Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he unleashed vigorous trash talk ahead of the company's White House debut. Sean O'Malley earned American style points for dressing in red " his…...
Stokes and Atkinson dropped by England for second test against New Zealand while under investigation
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (538+ words) England captain Ben Stokes and teammate Gus Atkinson were dropped Wednesday from the squad for next week's second test against New Zealand while they are under investigation following an incident in a nightclub that has brought further embarrassment to English…...
Yufuin no Mori: One of Japan's most iconic sightseeing trains
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (250+ words) The Yufuin no Mori doesn't feel like a typical limited express train, despite making only nine stops. From the deep green exterior to the warm wooden interiors, everything is designed to match the slower, countryside atmosphere of Yufuin. The train…...
Vegas and Carolina are playing a Stanley Cup Final for the ages, and the numbers show it
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (1048+ words) High-scoring, history-making, lead-blowing hockey is on full display in the Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. But is it among the greatest finals ever played? "Everyone that texts me is saying it's the best hockey…...
Honda recalls more than 880, 000 cars in U. S. due to a problem with rear suspension components
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (180+ words) Honda is recalling more than 800, 000 vehicles because rear suspension components may fail and cause drivers to lose control, increasing the chances of a crash or injury. The problem centers around the rear subframe, which can corrode at suspension mounting points…...
Ice skating brings all world championships together to Beijing in 2028
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (166+ words) All four world championships in ice skating plus an annual awards ceremony will be brought to one city in 2028 as a showcase for the sports, the International Skating Union said Wednesday. Beijing will host all the disciplines " figure skating, speed…...