Where's my Oscar? Eight times Academy Awards trophies have gone missing
From burglary to ransom, Oscar-winners like Frances McDormand, Jared Leto, Whoopi Goldberg and Olympia Dukakis have lost their coveted statuettes.
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Record-breaking May warmth soon to blow away as cold front moves towards eastern Australia | Australia weather
Record-breaking warm temperatures for the start of May in many parts of the country will be washed out by a cold front bringing rain, thunderstorms and much cooler weather. A high-pressure system dragged warm northerly winds across south-east Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said. Daytime temperatures on Friday were 10 to 14C above average…
Uber wants to turn its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies
Uber has a long-term ambition that goes well beyond shuttling passengers: the company eventually wants to outfit its human drivers’ cars with sensors to soak up real-world data for autonomous vehicle (AV) companies — and potentially other companies training AI models on physical-world scenarios. Praveen Neppalli Naga, Uber’s chief technology officer, revealed the plan in…
China urges reversal of UNIFIL departure from Lebanon as conflict escalates | United Nations News
The UNIFIL has faced a growing number of casualties as Israel continues air raids despite a ceasefire and Hezbollah has responded with rockets and drones. Published On 2 May 20262 May 2026 China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, has said there is a need to re-examine the UN Security Council’s decision to terminate…
Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse
The earlier plan, which would have seen the US government take effective ownership of as much as 90% of the airline, faced stiff opposition from Wall Street, Capitol Hill and even a member of Trump’s own cabinet. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told Reuters a rescue would amount to tossing “good money after bad”.
Hate your job, but can’t quit? Try this
More than half of workers are job hunting despite doubts about the market. Instead of jumping ship, there’s another path. At one point or another, most of us have stared at our computer screen and wondered: Is this it? For some, it’s a passing feeling. Yet, for others, that boredom turns into lingering dissatisfaction, leading…
How Germany Misjudged Trump’s Anger on Iran
After Chancellor Friedrich Merz upset President Trump with criticism of the war, he offered no public sign he believed Mr. Trump’s threats to pull troops were serious.
Moses Itauma is ready for Oleksandr Usyk now, says Frank Warren |’He’ll fight for the world title by the end of the year’ | Boxing News
Moses Itauma has proven himself ready to take on the best in the heavyweight division, Oleksandr Usyk, says promoter Frank Warren. Warren has built some of the biggest stars in British boxing over the years and has a keen eye for developing talent. He believes that Itauma, still only 21 years old and relatively inexperienced…
Why Princess Charlotte Will Never Be Your Average Spare Heir
A Year 6 student at Lambrook School, she plays piano, joining Kate for a special duet on ITV’s Royal Carols: Together at Christmas, and is also athletic like her mom, showing interest in soccer, horses, swimming, gymnastics, netball, ballet and tap. “Charlotte wanted me to tell you that she is really good at goal,” William…
Spirit Airlines, a Pioneer of Low-Fare Flights, Shuts Down
Spirit once upended the industry by offering very low fares but was in its second bankruptcy in two years after years of struggle.