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The coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented changes to the 2021 Oscars. With few opportunities to screen films in theaters before COVID-19 caused multiplexes to shut down this winter, the eligibility rules had to bend and key dates had to shift for the 93rd Academy Awards.  Here is everything to know for now. When will the […]

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For some, the senator’s being on the Democratic ticket is about more than just the vice presidency.

Lewis Hamilton narrowly beat Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas in qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix, winning his 92nd pole position in F1.

How a strip of fabric went from iconic protest accessory to pageant queen prop to bachelorette party wear.

Colorado Public Radio journalist Ann Marie Awad shares her own takes on pot policy, coping with anxiety and interviewing Willie Nelson.

The state also conducted record 1.61 lakh sample tests in the last 24 hours.

After a spirited battle of trading paint and lead swapping, Michael Self muscled his way past Ty Gibbs with six laps to go to win the General Tire 100 ARCA Menards Series race at the DAYTONA Road Course Friday night. The victory kicked off a historical weekend at storied as road course racing for stock cars returned to Daytona Beach.

During the pandemic, digital three-dimensional environments are where much of life is taking place.

Director: Pitof

Writer: John Brancato, Michael Ferris, John Rogers (Screenplay) Theresa Rebeck, John Brancato, Michael Ferris (Story)

Starring: Halle Berry, Benjamin Bratt, Sharon Stone, Lambert Wilson, Frances Conroy, Alex Borstein, Michael Massee

Plot: A shy woman, endowed with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat, walks a thin line between criminal and hero, even as a detective doggedly pursues her, fascinated by both of her personas.

Tagline – CATch Her In IMAX
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Charcoal grills are the original backyard barbecue method. We fired up the most popular models to find out which one is the best bet.

"Selling Sunset" may have only just released its most recent season, but Christine Quinn has already been talking about when she will be filming Season 4 of the Netflix show.

Public health experts say Covid-19 test results need to be returned within two to three days to be clinically meaningful. A CNBC/Dynata survey of 9,444 Americans in all 50 states shows almost 40% of tests took longer. And there's major variation state by state.

Watch the doc about the troop, who earn badges for Black Lives Matter, radical pride, disabillity justice, and more

The pressure on men to look young and fit is more intense than ever—and it’s only getting worse.

The pandemic is throwing the start of school into chaos across the country. For private K-12 schools, it is creating opportunities for some, threatening the survival of others, and raising concerns about growing inequities in access to education.

Broadband usage surged in mid-March as millions of Americans turned to the internet to work, learn and communicate at home.

Close down coal-fired power stations. Do not replace them with gas-fired electricity. That would reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the USA by 15 percent. That’s a big number. Those plants are old and will close eventually. So why not sooner rather than later? The answer, of course, is money. We figure that investor-owned utilities and public power agencies have, between them, close to $70 billion worth of coal-fired generators still on their books (in rate base). Those utilities will not give up those money-earning assets without compensation.

The Refugia Hotel is located on the Rilan Peninsula on the Island of Chiloé in the Lakes Region of southern Chile. From the site, one has a distant view across an inland sea of the volcano-studded Andes on the mainland. Nearby on the surrounding the peninsula, one can enjoy the on-going activity of the tides, the picturesque beauty of the waterways, and the rich biodiversity of the wetlands of Pullao.

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Israel may have unlocked the code for achieving warm relations with its neighbors.

The Abraham Accords, drafted by Israel and the United Arab Emirates, and mediated by the United States, will establish diplomatic relations between the two foes and end decades of hostility. In a joint statement released by all three actors, Israel agreed to suspend its annexation plans, while opening reciprocal embassies with the UAE, as well as advancing economic ties... Читать дальше...

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It’s that time of year again: the Indy 500 is around the corner, and qualifying is about to begin. If this is your first year watching—or if you just need a little refresher—then it can be tough to follow. Just like with most things Indy 500-related, qualifying is a complex process dictated by tradition. But don’t you…

Just a short year ago both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were on top of the world. Where did it all go so wrong? And why so quickly?