Spain Chooses Cannes Hit “Sirāt” as Official Oscar Contender for International Feature

Madrid, Spain — Óliver Laxe’s film Sirāt has been selected as Spain’s entry for the Academy Awards in the international feature film category. The film, which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival, secured a prestigious jury prize, sharing this honor with Sound of Falling, directed by Mascha Schilinski. Sirāt narrates the gripping story of a father and son searching for their missing daughter and sister during a rave set against the mountainous backdrop of southern Morocco. The cast features talent like Sergi López and Bruno Núñez Arjona, bringing emotional depth to this poignant narrative. The … Read more

Yankees Extend Winning Streak to Seven with 5-3 Victory Over White Sox, Highlighted by Judge’s 42nd Homer and Bellinger’s Clutch Hit

CHICAGO — Aaron Judge blasted his 42nd home run of the season, while Cody Bellinger delivered a crucial tiebreaking single during a three-run rally in the 11th inning, leading the New York Yankees to a 5-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. This win marked the Yankees’ seventh consecutive victory, a season-high streak. In the 11th inning, Bellinger put New York ahead 3-2 with a bloop single into left field after Judge was intentionally walked. Jazz Chisholm Jr. followed with an RBI double to extend the lead. Although Bellinger was caught attempting … Read more

Tesla Hit with $243 Million Verdict in Landmark Wrongful Death Case, Shaking Confidence in Autopilot Technology

Miami, Florida — Tesla Inc. faced a significant setback in a wrongful death lawsuit, with a jury awarding $243 million after a crash involving its Autopilot driver-assistance system in 2019. The Miami federal court decision includes $43 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages. This ruling comes after the company previously declined a $60 million settlement offer. The case hinged on a tragic incident in which a Tesla Model S, using Autopilot, collided with a tractor-trailer on a Florida highway, resulting in the death of passenger Naibel Benavides Leon and serious injuries … Read more