Race

"Yankees’ Ausmus Weighs in on AL MVP Race: Judge vs. Raleigh in a Battle of Dominance"

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Bronx, New York — As the Major League Baseball season approaches its finale, the debate for the American League MVP intensifies, centering on New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh. Brad Ausmus, the Yankees’ bench coach and a former player, weighed in on the discussion, asserting that Judge holds a significant advantage in the race for the prestigious award. Ausmus expressed admiration for Raleigh’s performance, acknowledging that the catcher has had an outstanding season. However, he pointed out that a closer examination of the statistics reveals a stark contrast between … Read more

Spain Names Oliver Laxe’s “Sirât” as Official Oscar Contender, Join the Race with Cannes Acclaim and North American Distribution

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Madrid, Spain — Director Oliver Laxe’s ambitious film “Sirât” has been chosen as Spain’s official submission for the best international feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Pablo Berger, who received an animated feature nomination last year for “Robot Dreams.” The selection follows a thorough voting process by the members of Spain’s Academy of the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, who evaluated several films over the summer before narrowing it down to three finalists: “Sirât,” Carla Simon’s “Romería,” and Eva Libertad’s “Deaf.” “Sirât,” which delivers an intense … Read more

Spain Chooses Oliver Laxe’s ‘Sirât’ for Oscar Contention in a Competitive International Film Race

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Madrid, Spain — Spain has officially chosen “Sirât,” directed by Oliver Laxe, as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards. This striking film showcases a unique desert journey that has stirred interest both critically and commercially. The announcement was made by Pablo Berger, known for his previous work, including the animated feature “Robot Dreams,” which earned a nomination last year. Berger also represented Spain with his silent film “Blancanieves” at the Oscars in 2013. By selecting “Sirât,” Spain joins a competitive field vying for recognition in this prestigious … Read more

Judicial Ruling Strips County Clerk from Election Race in Valencia County

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LOS LUNAS, N.M. — A state district judge has ruled that Valencia County Clerk Tina R. Lujan will not appear on the ballot for the upcoming elections. The decision came after questions arose regarding Lujan’s eligibility due to alleged misconduct related to her handling of the 2020 election. The ruling was prompted by a suit filed earlier this month, asserting that Lujan had failed to comply with key election laws. Judge Mary E. Cardenas found sufficient grounds to exclude Lujan from the ballot, citing the violation of her district’s policies and New Mexico election regulations. … Read more