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The Hollywood ReporterThe Serbian film 3 Weeks After received the Europa Cinemas Label award at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival. The jury selected the drama from 15 competing titles for its portrayal of adolescent group dynamics.
sbs.com.auA journalist resigned from the Walkley awards judging board after the Walkley Foundation awarded a prize to reporting that criticized his podcast. The resignation followed the foundation's dismissal of complaints about the podcast.
variety.comJeffrey Wright will accept the President’s Award at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on Saturday. The festival is screening Basquiat in his honor and noted his prior introduction of the film at the 32nd edition.
manilatimes.netThe German armed forces equipment office signed a contract in June with two companies to develop a high-energy laser weapon system for naval vessels. The system is expected to reach operational status in 2029 at a cost in the mid three-digit million-euro range.
Lawyers for a Madison Avenue building filed a motion to set aside a $35.2 million jury award after nine months of video surveillance showed the plaintiff performing daily activities.
Breaking DefenseThe Army chose Caterpillar, Forterra, IDV USA and Overland AI to develop unmanned systems that can breach obstacles and minefields. Awards are expected in coming weeks and will lead to tests ending early next year.
The IndependentThe 32-year-old singer was awarded the badge backstage at his final London concert for his career and work inspiring young people. A special episode showing the presentation airs Friday on CBBC.
Palantir filed a legal claim against the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime after MOPAC blocked a £50 million deal with the Metropolitan Police. The company seeks a court order awarding the contract, while MOPAC maintains the Met breached procurement rules on value for money.…
freepressjournal.inThe Seychelles created a new civilian honor for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his June 27-29 visit. The certificate contained spelling errors that officials later attributed to a working draft.
bleedingcool.comThe Television Academy awarded nine nominations on July 8 to the February performance at Levi's Stadium. It surpassed the prior record of six held by Lady Gaga's 2017 show.
abcnews.go.comThe Federal Bureau of Prisons announced a phased rollout of secure tablets that will provide messaging, video calls, education, and job training. The program replaces paper forms and will operate under security protocols. The announcement follows congressional scrutiny of similar…
ForbesMariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards live on NBC and Peacock. The ceremony takes place at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theater at 8 p.m. ET. It is the first time in 15 years a woman has hosted the show.
cnbc.comA federal judge on July 4 rejected President Trump's bid to postpone paying E. Jean Carroll the $5 million civil award. The judgment stems from a 2023 jury finding of sexual abuse and defamation.
slate.comA foundation has granted roughly $2.6 million to 12 universities and think tanks to examine how online sports betting affects users' finances, mental health, and family life. The projects will compare outcomes across states that legalized the activity at different times.
opindia.comSouth Korea started enforcing a new law Tuesday that permits courts to award up to five times proven losses against news organizations and large social media channels for circulating false or manipulated information. The measure also allows fines up to 1 billion won and requires…
Delcy Rodriguez honored 36 canines and 478 human rescuers from 12 countries for their work after June 24 earthquakes. The Los Angeles County Fire Department dogs were among those recognized during a ceremony.
nypost.comVideo assistant referee reviewed three incidents during the match. Officials issued a red card to an England defender and awarded penalties to both teams.
ForbesA draft rule published May 29 would shift grant decisions toward political appointees and shorten the public comment period to 45 days. The proposal covers roughly $1.1 trillion in annual federal awards across multiple agencies.
deadline.comThe Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities awarded fourteen Adams Fellowships during its annual seminar on Tuesday. Recipients will receive up to four years of funding for research in science and engineering fields.
news.google.comThe mixed martial artist was awarded the title for contributions to sambo. The honor was announced ahead of his scheduled welterweight title defense at UFC 330.
radio.foxnews.comPope Leo XIV received the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center on July 3, 2026, during a virtual appearance from Rome. The award recognized his work on religious liberty ahead of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
winnipegfreepress.comReferees and video assistants overturned a late equalizer for Croatia against Portugal and awarded Belgium a penalty against Senegal during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Connected Ball Technology and an extended review process shaped both outcomes.
skysports.comStoke City signed 22-year-old defender Luke Graham from Dundee for an undisclosed fee. The move brings a player who appeared in 41 matches and earned two awards last season to the Championship club.
ReasonReason magazine earned four first-place awards and three additional honors at the 68th Southern California Journalism Awards on Sunday. The Los Angeles Press Club recognized work across politics, activism, humor, and interview categories.
Breaking DefenseAustralia announced a contract for the Ghost Shark autonomous underwater vehicle and unveiled the Defence Industry Development Strategy on September 10, 2025. The moves include new funding and oversight reforms aimed at strengthening the domestic defense industrial base.
abcnews.go.comA senior political reporter received the 2026 Federal Press Gallery Journalist of the Year Award for analysis of internal party structures. The award was presented at an annual event in Canberra.
nypost.comKnoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, ranked first in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards for U.S. amusement parks. The free-admission park, which opened in 1926, placed ahead of Dollywood, Magic Kingdom and other major destinations.
channel4.comThe Department for Education will require schools to cover the first 1% of teacher pay awards. The National Education Union said it is considering a strike ballot in response.
deadline.comA Los Angeles jury ordered the singer and his company to pay $12.9 million after finding him negligent in a dog attack that left his housekeeper with permanent injuries. The 2020 incident occurred at Brown's home in Tarzana, California.
Lionel Messi scored seven goals at the 2022 World Cup but finished behind Kylian Mbappé's eight. Jairzinho also scored seven goals in 1970 without claiming the award.
winnipegfreepress.comThe European Research Council awarded a €2.5 million grant to lead a project analyzing the production sites of the Dead Sea Scrolls. The five-year effort will examine 250 samples using chemical analysis and AI. The Israel Antiquities Authority announced the project on July 1.
upi.comE. Jean Carroll asked a federal judge to order payment of a nearly $5.8 million civil verdict against President Donald Trump. Trump wants to delay disbursement while he seeks Supreme Court rehearing.
nasa.govNASA selected Astrobotic, Firefly, and Intuitive Machines to develop lunar landers for a planned moon base. The contracts cover design and delivery of vehicles capable of carrying cargo and scientific equipment to the lunar surface.
screenrant.comNASA will pay three companies to deliver cargo to the moon under Phase 1 of its lunar settlement plans. The contracts cover four missions and form part of a $10 billion effort expected to run through 2028. Cnn reported the announcement on Tuesday.
Officials granted a sole-source contract valued at $500 billion. A Washington Post report disclosed the award.
forbes.comThe Marine Corps awarded a $20 million production contract this month to Overland AI for fully autonomous ground vehicles. The Other Transaction Authority agreement is the first such deal for a ground autonomy provider with the U.S. military. About a dozen vehicles are due in rou…
hollywoodreporter.comJennifer Todd will produce the 17th Governors Awards, replacing Jennifer Fox who held the role for seven years. The event will present honorary awards to three recipients and the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award to two producers.
abcnews.go.comThe U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore’s request to collect an $8.2 million defamation judgment. The award arose from a 2017 Senate campaign advertisement by the Senate Majority PAC.
The annual event recognized achievements in music, television and film. Appearances by two musicians and multiple award presentations took place during the June 28 show.
msnbc.comReports have surfaced questioning whether Governor Wes Moore received a Bronze Star for service in Afghanistan and whether he completed a required master's thesis at Oxford University. The governor's office has not released the thesis, and a photograph shows him receiving a diffe…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe U.S. Supreme Court on June 29, 2026, rejected President Trump's bid to overturn a jury finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll. The order leaves the $5 million award intact.
deadline.comThe annual BET Awards ceremony took place Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Multiple artists received awards and tributes during the event.
abcnews.go.comThe Federal Housing Authority obtained prime land allocations in 28 states and held a groundbreaking ceremony for the FHA Green City Estate in Abuja on June 29. Construction has started on projects in several states following contract awards.
nypost.comThe ceremony airs at 8 p.m. ET on BET with Druski as host. Cardi B leads with six nominations while multiple artists receive Icon awards and perform.
sportsnet.caUFC distributed $525,000 in performance bonuses at its event in Baku, Azerbaijan. The total nearly matched the full disclosed payroll for a PFL event held the same weekend in San Diego. Four fighters received $100,000 awards and five others earned $25,000 finish bonuses.
thesouthafrican.comA player for England recorded a goal and an assist while leading several statistical categories. The performance earned the player a second consecutive man of the match award.
The Texas Longhorns quarterback completed drills with greater precision during Friday's skills competition at the Manning Passing Academy. He avoided questions about individual awards and focused on team preparation.
ESPNThe fourth overall selection in Tuesday's draft told reporters he expects to win Rookie of the Year. He also said he plans to lead the team back to prominence.
CBS SportsGhana will face Croatia on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET in Philadelphia. The Black Stars drew with England and beat Panama but expressed frustration over two unawarded penalties in those games.
The UFC lightweight champion is one of four athletes nominated for the joint combat sports honor. The ESPY Awards ceremony is set for July 15.
Defense NewsThe seven-year deal raises annual THAAD interceptor output from 96 to 400 units starting March 2026. Work will occur at sites in Texas, California, Alabama and Arkansas.
CBS SportsSarah Strong is rehabbing an Achilles injury while stepping into a larger leadership position for the 2026-27 season. CBS Sports reported that the junior forward won a national title in 2025 and swept major awards in 2025-26.
rigzone.comADNOC signed agreements on June 25, 2026, granting BP and TotalEnergies 10 percent interests each in the Bab Gas Cap project. The development targets up to 1.5 billion cubic feet per day of gas production from Abu Dhabi's Bab Field.
The Hollywood ReporterThe Belgian-born actress will receive the award on Aug. 7 in Piazza Grande and present a film for which she won best actress at Cannes. The 79th edition runs Aug. 5-15, 2026.
Defense NewsThe Polish Ministry of National Defence awarded a contract to Shield AI for V-BAT drones. Poland will become the first NATO eastern flank country to operate the system, with delivery planned for later in 2026.
Los Angeles TimesThe former UCLA gymnast, known for viral floor routines and two ESPY Awards, stated on Instagram that she will resume elite competition. She will compete Saturday at the American Classic in Minneapolis.
Breaking DefenseThe Space Force selected Boeing to build two additional MUOS narrowband communications satellites under a $2 billion contract. The satellites will launch no earlier than 2031 and 2032, extending the constellation's operations through 2035.
manilatimes.netThe team and the player's agents negotiated over the past 10 days once teams gained the ability to speak with their own free agents. The deal marks the largest contract awarded to an undrafted player in league history.
Jude Bellingham became the youngest player to earn 50 caps for England during a 0-0 draw against Ghana. The midfielder received the Man of the Match award but said it should have gone to a Ghana player. England leads Group L and needs only a draw against Panama to advance.
The department has built roughly 74 miles of new primary wall and 22 miles of secondary wall since January 2025. Officials say contracts for remaining segments will be awarded by the end of June 2026.