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The winners and losers of the 2021 Oscars

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5 years ago

April 26, 2021

Welcome to the Ticker NEWS live blog of the 93rd Academy Awards. It's the first in person awards ceremony in Hollywood since the pandemic began, and is designed to "look like a movie".

The 2021 Academy Awards ceremony has come to an end, with Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand taking out the final categories during the COVID-safe event.

It was a surprise win for Hopkins who will take home Best Actor for his portrayal of Anthony in “The Father”.

Chadwick Boseman was an icon, delivering so many incredible performances throughout his career.

The #Oscars have proven once again that they have no idea what they’re doing. Sending love to Chadwick’s family & friends. pic.twitter.com/6lVoTKm7rv
— Black Panther 2 Updates (@bpanthernews) April 26, 2021

This award was expected to go to Chadwick Boseman for his performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and many have taken to social media to express their frustration. Boseman passed away in August 2020.

In news that is not so surprising, Frances McDormand has won Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Fern in Nomadland.

One of the best crops of acting winners I’ve seen honestly. pic.twitter.com/qSpgOnSGCs
— The Oscar Expert (@expert_oscar) April 26, 2021

McDormand has previously won in this category for her performances in the 1996 motion picture “Fargo” and the 2017 film “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.”

Other notable winners at the awards ceremony include “Nomadland” for Best Picture and Best Director, “Soul” taking home best Animated Feature Film, and “Mank” winning Best Cinematography.

What an inspiration. During her acceptance speech Chloé Zhao recalls in Chinese a phrase that's kept her going: "People at birth are inherently good."

Zhao is the first woman of color to be named Best Director.
— Michelle Ye Hee Lee (@myhlee) April 26, 2021

Chloe Zhao became just the second woman to win Best Director, and the first woman of colour, for Nomadland.

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Shoppers cut back this Black Friday as budgets tighten

UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.

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1 day ago

November 28, 2025

Harvey Vargas

UK shoppers are tightening budgets for Black Friday, expecting to spend £622—4% less than last year—favoring discounts.

Shoppers across the UK are revising their Black Friday game plan, tightening their budgets as economic pressures reshape spending behaviour. Many are approaching the sales season far more cautiously than before.

Consumers expect to spend an average of £622 this year — a 4% drop from last year — with many relying on discounts and promotions to stretch their budgets. Value is king, with 38% of shoppers saying they’ll only buy items that are at least 50% off.

Rising inflation and income disruptions are adding pressure, and even higher-income households plan to scale back spending across Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Brands and retailers will need to work harder to earn every pound this shopping season.

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National Guard ambush: Afghan man charged after D.C. shooting

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.

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1 day ago

November 28, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal arrested for shooting two National Guard members; FBI probes potential terrorism link.

An Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, has been arrested after allegedly shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. Authorities say Lakanwal previously worked with CIA-backed military units in Afghanistan before coming to the United States.

The victims, Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolfe, remain in critical condition. Officials warn that if either victim dies, the charges could escalate to first-degree murder as the investigation intensifies.

The FBI is now examining the case as a potential act of terrorism, while the Department of Homeland Security has announced a review of all asylum cases approved under the Biden administration.

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Hong Kong construction bosses arrested after city’s deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.

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1 day ago

November 28, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Hong Kong arrests construction bosses after deadly fire kills 83; 279 still missing as investigation intensifies.

Hong Kong has been shaken by the arrest of construction company bosses following the city’s most devastating fire in almost 80 years, which claimed at least 83 lives. The blaze erupted at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Tai Po, where renovation work was underway.

Authorities report that more than 4,600 residents lived in the high-rise blocks, with most victims found within two of the towers. Shockingly, 279 people remain unaccounted for nearly 24 hours after the fire first broke out.

The Hong Kong government has announced a HK$300 million emergency fund to support survivors and affected residents. Meanwhile, police are deepening their investigation, seizing documents and equipment from the company’s headquarters.

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