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Oscar statuette costs $400, but winners can't just sell it
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— Sep 1, 2026
Oscars blend prestige with mystery and controversy, evolving from a modest 1929 ceremony into a billion-dollar industry underpinned by fierce campaigns and opaque traditions. Across articles, the statuette's value is largely symbolic: about $400 to make, with tens of millions spent on campaigns, and post-1951 winners must offer the statue to the Academy for $1 before disposal.
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Funny how something worth $400 in materials somehow requires millions in campaigning just to win one.
Western Classics, Gunsmoke Mark Enduring Legacy
Entertainment
— Sep 7, 2026
Across five pieces, John Wayne is shown as a transformative figure in American Western cinema: he famously passed on Gunsmoke but helped launch James Arness as Matt Dillon, altered directors’ perceptions of his acting after Red River, and his collaborations and productions shaped later classics like Seven Men from Now; concurrent reflections include the screenplay prestige of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and ongoing rankings of Wayne-era Westerns in lists. The articles also note the enduring legacy of Wayne’s influence on the genre, highlighting behind-the-scenes decisions and critical reassessments of his range.
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This Professor Makes $100k a Year to Teach Your Kids: Listen to How Insane He Is
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— Jun 12, 2022
The title of “university professor” used to really mean something. At one time, the profession carried a certain amount of weight and prestige. Nowadays, if you tell someone you’re a college professor, they’ll wonder…
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China Claims Historic First: On-Site Proof of Frozen Water on the Moon's Surface
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— Jan 9, 2022
China, which has staked vast national prestige on its space program, says that it has detected the presence of water in lunar samples gathered from the moon. A report in Science Advance says that the samples were…
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Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
Simon August · 6 min · 16h
Muchová, Menšík Win US Open Mixed Doubles
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— Aug 25, 2026
The US Open mixed doubles event showcased top stars like Djokovic-Sabalenka and Alcaraz-Serena Williams, with Siniakova and Patten delivering a surprising first-round upset of Djokovic and Sabalenka as high-stakes, high-profile pairings collide. The tournament’s prize pot of $1 million underscores its prestige as fans anticipate a mix of veteran experience and rising talent in dynamic doubles showdowns.
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Most Influential Women in World History
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Masters Green Jacket Tradition Endures, Symbolizing Golf’s Prestige
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— Aug 31, 2026
At Augusta, the Masters winner will don the famous Pantone 342 Masters Green jacket in a long-running rite that even past champions like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have navigated, with repeats raising questions about who puts it on. In other major 2026 golf storylines, Geoff Ogilvy captains an International Presidents Cup team facing a USA-dominated field amid LIV-era changes, the PLAYERS Championship produced record proximity and driving data for the winner, The Sentry Tournament of Champions traces its illustrious list of champions, and Rory McIlroy's sixth major cements his standing as the greatest European player ever.
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Nearly 40,000 Clear Eyes Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide
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— Aug 21, 2026
The FDA-classified voluntary recall of about 39,060 Clear Eyes Maximum Itchy Eye Relief bottles (Lot 2552A, exp Sept. 30, 2027) is due to sterility concerns with nationwide distribution through major retailers; there have been no confirmed contaminations or injuries reported. Prestige Consumer Healthcare initiated the recall via Medtech/Prestige Brand, advising consumers to check for Lot 2552A and the expiration date and to seek refunds, with affected products sold at CVS, Walmart and other retailers across the country.
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USL Q1 net profit rises to ₹463 crore
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— Jul 22, 2026
United Spirits posted a roughly ₹6,113–₹6,122 crore revenue for Q1 FY27 with standalone net profit surging about 51.5% to ₹391 crore, led by a double-digit rise in the Prestige & Above segment even as the popular portfolio declined due to state policy changes. The company also advanced strategic moves, including a ₹2.69 crore investment to acquire 10.08% of Nuvola Spirits and the planned sale of Royal Challengers Sports, owner of the RCB franchise, while continuing to leverage its premium portfolio and sports-related revenue mix.
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Anti-DEI Republican Helped Make Racial, Gender Ideology ‘Foundational’ At Prestigious School
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— Dec 4, 2025
Republican Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt served on the Board of Trustees at a prestigious K-12 school while it made diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) “foundational” to its policies and curriculum. The outspoken DEI critic…
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Bea Binene Announces “The First Escape” Premiere for Final Arc of *Our Yesterdays Escape* on Viva One
Bea Binene posted about the premiere of the final arc of the series on Viva One, urging fans to watch legally. The announcement generated hype and nostalgia primarily within the Philippine loveteam and University Series fandom, with coordinated positive responses but no notable opposition.
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Prestigious Law School Journal Reportedly Finds Secret Way To Reward Race In Applications
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— Jun 30, 2025
A prestigious law school journal reportedly told minority applicants they would get extra points for writing essays about their race despite a Supreme Court ban on racial preferences in college admissions. Duke Law…
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Transgender Artist Wins Prestigious Award for Work That Closely Resembles a Pile of Garbage
Opinion
— Dec 7, 2023
Fitting. That’s really the only word I can use to describe the piece by artist Jesse Darling that recently won the Turner Prize, a prestigious award handed out to a British visual artist. Darling, 41, is making…
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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese
The video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.
Quentin Tarantino vs Martin Scorsese · 157 votes — pick a side
University Seeks Immigrant To Teach English Under H1-B Program
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— Jun 8, 2026
Indiana’s most prestigious private university is seeking an immigrant to teach English. The University of Notre Dame wants one H1-B or E-3 holder from August 2026 to August 2029, according to a notice on its website…
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White House Says They Will Review Museum Exhibits Before America’s 250 Celebration
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— Aug 13, 2025
Talk about fireworks before the Fourth of July. With the 250th anniversary of America’s founding just around the corner, the Trump administration has set its sights on one of the country’s most prestigious cultural…
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Climate Doomsday Prophecy Peddled By Academia Retracted In Disgrace
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— Dec 3, 2025
A widely-referenced 2024 study that predicted massive global economic damages due to climate change has now been retracted, The New York Times (NYT) reported on Wednesday. Nature, widely considered to be a prestigious…
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Colin Kaepernick: National Anthem a ‘Bad Song’
The former NFL football player who refused to stand for the U.S. National Anthem is now calling it “bad song” musically. Colin Kaepernick appeared on Wednesday’s episode of “The Adam Friedland Show.” Kaepernick was on the show to promote his upcoming memoir. Friedland asked Kaepernick, “Do you think ‘The Star-Spangled Banner’ is a good song?” Kaepernick’s answer? “No.” “You just think, as a song,
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Elite Universities Link Arms With Harvard To Keep Taxpayer Gravy Train Rolling
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— Jun 9, 2025
A federal judge on Friday allowed several prestigious universities to join Harvard’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over its federal funding. At least 18 universities, including Brown, Princeton, Yale and the…
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The internet's favorite binary is a lie. Twelve questions and the AI names your actual social battery type.
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Over $1 Billion In Federal Funding Cut From Prestigious Universities Amid ‘Ongoing’ Investigations
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— Apr 9, 2025
The Trump administration has paused over $1 billion in federal funding for Cornell University and $790 million for Northwestern University due to concerns over the universities’ handling of antisemitism. Both…
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Making A Fat Joke Could Land You In Hot Water At This Elite University
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— Sep 11, 2024
Northwestern University, a prestigious college in Illinois, recently adopted a policy that would punish students for making fat jokes. The university included weight and height on its list of “protected characteristics”…
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College Board Is Making It Easier For High School Students To Pass Prestigious Exams: REPORT
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— Jul 26, 2024
The College Board recently made changes to the Advanced Placement (AP) tests that have resulted in more student test-takers receiving higher scores, according to the Wall Street Journal. The AP tests’ scoring changes…
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Prestigious Wall Street Law Firm Says It Will Put Applicants Under Microscope Over Anti-Israel Protests
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— Jul 8, 2024
A prominent Wall Street Law firm is screening applicants for their involvement in the anti-Israel protests that rocked college campuses in recent months, The New York Times reported Monday. Sullivan & Cromwell said it…
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Hollywood Giant Reportedly Considering Exit From California To Tennessee
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Cher’s Son Arrested After Disturbance at Elite Prep School
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— Mar 3, 2026
A quiet evening at a prestigious New Hampshire boarding school was upended last month when the son of music icon Cher was accused of causing a disruption on campus. According to Fox News , Elijah Allman, 49, was taken…
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Congress Calls On Prestigious University To End CCP-Linked School Allegedly Leaking ‘Sensitive’ Data
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— May 16, 2025
The House Committee on Education and Workforce and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is demanding Duke University end its campus in China due to concerns it is giving government officials access…
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Trust the Science? America’s Oldest, Most Prestigious Science Magazine Goes Full Woke on Basic Biology
Opinion
— Nov 24, 2023
Ask the average person how many sexes there are. Answer: Two. Consult the Bible on how many sexes there are. Answer: “…male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27 Refer to Scientific American on how many sexes there…
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‘A No-Brainer’: Fauci Lands Cushy New Gig After Retiring from Government
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— Jun 27, 2023
Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served as the nation’s COVID-19 czar under Presidents Donald Trump and Joe Biden and retired from the federal government in December, has a new job. The 82-year-old Fauci has landed a prestigious…
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Prestigious Award for ‘Creative Marketer of the Year’ Goes to Company Behind Bud Light Debacle
Opinion
— Jun 22, 2023
It’s a bit like Nickelback winning the Grammy for Album of the Year or the “Ghostbusters” remake taking home the Oscar for Best Picture. This week, the world’s top marketers gather in the south of France for the Cannes…
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Terence Crawford Posts Wholesome "Feeling Blessed" Message on X
Undisputed boxing champion Terence Crawford shared a positive morning post about feeling blessed, drawing mostly supportive and neutral reactions from fans with no significant backlash. Approximately 80-90% of reactions agree or engage positively, while 10-20% include light jokes or off-topic comments without forming opposition.
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