Hollywood awards voters owe Harrison Ford a serious apology. A supporting Emmy for his performance as the gruff yet insightful therapist Paul Rhoades on Apple TV+’s comedy “Shrinking” would be a good start.
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Ford’s Emmy nomination for “Shrinking” Season 2 is his first ever. Granted, most of his small-screen work has come about recently.
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But Ford’s prolific film career also has yielded just one Oscar nomination, for lead actor in 1986, for his soulful performance in “Witness.”
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Factoring in Screen Actors Guild (two), BAFTA (one) and Golden Globe nominations (five), Ford’s major awards nominations barely reach double digits.
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Ford has never won a major competitive film or television award.
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On the other hand, he has a trophy case worth of lifetime achievement awards (from AFI, César Awards, Cannes and more), which suggests that his contributions to the industry haven’t gone unnoticed.
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“The Fugitive,” a 1993 blockbuster led by an emotionally charged Ford, drew seven Oscar nominations, including for best picture and eventual supporting actor winner Tommy Lee Jones, but none for Ford.
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Ford drew some critics groups’ attention for his thoughtful performance in this 2013 film as baseball executive Branch Rickey, who brought Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) into the major leagues.
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Forty years ago, no one envisioned a supporting actor TV award as a career highlight for Ford. But an Emmy at age 83 would be lovely — and he’s the frontrunner.
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“Shrinking” Season 3 has already wrapped, giving Emmy voters a clear path to justice for Ford: not just one but multiple Emmys.
Editor’s Note: In honor of Vogue Runway’s 10th anniversary, our writers are penning odes to the most memorable spring 2016 shows. New today: The Row’s Paris debut.
In September 2015 Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen took their American brand, named after Britain’s famed Savile Row, to France for the first time. Although some editors, including Vogue Runway’s own Sarah Mower, were able to preview the collection in Paris, the show and dinner party following were held at a distance from the capital, at the 17th-century Château de Courances. There, on the gravel paths that wind around plots of boxwood manicured into baroque arabesques originally laid out by Achille Duchêne, models crunched by guests seated on white-painted metal garden furniture sipping red wine.
The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
Mother Nature delivered blue skies and full sun. The Olsens contributed a cumulus and a cirrus cloud, in the form of the first and last looks. The former, somewhat angelic, was draped, opaque and fluid; the latter, vaguely Grecian, was finely pleated and transparent, revealing a white bra and high-waisted panties underneath. Within the context of the sisters’ fashion nunnery, this was a daring collection, midriffs were revealed by a one-shouldered crochet top and shirts and jackets that were worn open over bra tops.
The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
The Row, spring 2016 ready-to-wear
Photo: Courtesy of The Row
The mood was summery and the palette was peak Olsen: black, white, gray, navy, and khaki. Enlivening things a bit was a mustard yellow coatdress, a gold-beaded mesh top, and, most unexpectedly, a coat made of a vintage-seeming floral jacquard, which would have looked right at home in the château’s lavish interiors. Also signature was the style of photography; the models were caught in action, with some of the shots looking like candids.
This show was a one-off, the Olsens didn’t start presenting regularly in Paris until spring 2023, but it was a sign of the sisters’ ambitions. The elevated taste level of the collection served to show that the concept of an American luxury brand is not oxymoronic. Yet this was accomplished in a round-about way; the location’s distance from Paris, and from other designers’ shows, underlined the sisters’ insider-outsider status. The Rowification of fashion is an example of the Olsen’s use of soft power and silence.
South Korean violinist Inmo Yang is set to make his BBC Proms debut on the 1743 ‘Carrodus’ Guarneri del Gesù violin, worth $20 million.
The winner of the 2015 Paganini and 2022 Sibelius competitions will perform Sarasate’s Carmen Fantasy with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marie Jacquot, on 28 August at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The performance also marks the first appearance of the ‘Carrodus’ at the BBC Proms. The violin was purchased by Stretton Society benefactors and has been entrusted to Yang. It was formerly played by Richard Tognetti, the artistic director of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
The ‘Carrodus’ is steeped in myth and musical history. It was named after 19th-century English violinist John Tiplady Carrodus, and is considered to be nearly identical to the legendary ‘Il Cannone’, Paganini’s own Guarneri del Gesù from the same year. It is thought that Paganini owned both of these violins, whose backs were carved from the same tree, according to scientific analysis.
Paganini is said to have lost the ‘Carrodus’, one of the finest surviving examples of del Gesù’s late work, in a high-stakes card game.
Yang commented: ’I can’t believe how incredibly fortunate I am to have the opportunity to play the Carrodus. Exploring every detail of this exquisite violin and being mesmerised by its electrifying vibrations is a truly humbling experience — a dream come true for me.
’My first performance with the Carrodus will take place at the Proms, in the Royal Albert Hall, and I look forward to sharing the sound of this extraordinary instrument with audiences in many more venues.
’I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the Stretton Society for making it possible for me to perform on this iconic instrument.’
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A “devil” comet’s water is strikingly similar to the water on Earth, researchers have discovered.
The finding supports the idea that water was brought to our planet through comet impacts, helping set the stage for life to evolve, the team reported Aug. 8 in the journal Nature Astronomy.
“Our new results provide the strongest evidence yet that at least some Halley-type comets carried water with the same isotopic signature as that found on Earth, supporting the idea that comets could have helped make our planet habitable,” NASA molecular astrophysicist Martin Cordiner, who led the team, said in a statement.
The researchers made the discovery while observing a comet called 12P/Pons-Brooks — also dubbed the “Devil Comet” — with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF). Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is a Halley-type comet, a class of comets with orbital periods between 20 and 200 years.
The researchers used ALMA and IRTF data to analyze the ratio of deuterium (“heavy” hydrogen, which has a neutron in its nucleus) to normal hydrogen (D/H) — a “chemical fingerprint” that can be used to trace the water’s origins — in the water on Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. They found that the comet’s water is “virtually indistinguishable” from the water on Earth.
This is especially significant because previous measurements of the water on Halley-type comets revealed different D/H ratios, casting doubt on the theory that comets could have brought water to Earth. This new discovery, by contrast, strengthens the theory.
Earth’s water is thought to have been delivered several billion years ago, by a combination of cometary, asteroidal and meteoritic impacts. In contrast to previous findings, new work using the ALMA telescope shows that the isotopic (D/H) ratio in Earth’s water is consistent with delivery by Halley-type comets. (Image credit: NASA/Theophilus Britt Griswold)
The ALMA observations of Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks mark the first time a comet’s water has been mapped in such detail. The team studied both ordinary water (H2O) and “heavy” water (HDO), which contains deuterium. They also analyzed gases in the comet to learn more about its composition.
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“By mapping both H2O and HDO in the comet’s coma, we can tell if these gases are coming from the frozen ices within the solid body of the nucleus, rather than forming from chemistry or other processes in the gas coma,” Stefanie Milam, a project scientist at NASA and co-author of the study, said in the statement.
During an interview last week with i24 News channel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recounted his recent achievements against Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas. He emphasized his role as the main arbiter and decision maker in Israeli politics and foreign policy. What stood out most, however, were his remarks about Greater Israel. In the segment, the […]
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With economic data sending mixed signals and stock valuations at historic highs, Wall Street could be headed for a rough patch, according to analysts at Evercore ISI.
Evercore analysts argued in a note on Sunday that Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole, scheduled for Friday, could prompt stocks to retreat as much as 15%.
Evercore recommends owning a core portfolio of AI enablers and adopters for the long term, supplemented by attractively valued stocks with strong earnings outlooks.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is slated to speak on Friday at the Fed’s annual gathering of central bankers in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Evercore ISI warns that market participants might not love what he has to say.
Powell “is likely to indirectly signal a 25bp rate cut” at the Fed’s next policy meeting in mid-September, argued Evercore analysts led by Julian Emanuel in a note on Sunday. “For a market that was eager to embrace ’50 in Sept,’” referring to market chatter about the likelihood officials would cut rates by 50 basis points, or half a percentage point, next month, “a balanced view could catalyze a near term -7% to -15% pullback intoOctober.”
The Economic Outlook Is ‘Muddled’
“The stakes … are high with both sides of the Dual Mandate muddled,” the analysts wrote, referring to the Fed’s job of balancing stable prices and maximum employment.
Inflation data last week painted a muddy picture of how tariffs are affecting prices; the Consumer Price Index rose less than expected in July, while wholesale prices climbed much faster than forecast.
Labor market data is not much clearer. Weekly initial unemployment claims have held steady this year. Meanwhile, job growth has fallen to its slowest 3-month pace (outside of the pandemic shock) since 2010, when the unemployment rate was about 9%, double what it is today.
President Donald Trump is adding to the uncertainty. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump has repeatedly criticized Powell, whom he appointed in 2019, and called on the Fed to lower rates. In early August, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after a disappointing jobs report, alarming some economists concerned that political interference could skew official economic data.
How to Weather an Autumn Fall
High stock prices and seasonal weakness are additional causes for concern, says Evercore.
“Pedal to the metal equity market bullishness in August typically runs into the realities of September,” which is historically the worst month of the year for stocks, the analysts wrote. And Wall Street’s post-“Liberation Day” rally, fueled by trade deals and resilient corporate earnings, has stock valuations near their highest levels since the Dotcom Bubble.
Against that backdrop, Evercore recommends investors hold a core portfolio of “AI Enablers, Adopters and Adapters” in the communication services, consumer discretionary, and tech sectors. Big names in the category include Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOG), and Micron (MU).
They recommend supplementing those core holdings with attractively priced stocks with positive earnings revisions. They note healthcare companies, including Pfizer (PFE) and Cigna (CI), are overrepresented in the list of stocks that meet these criteria. They suggest funding those purchases by selling pricey stocks with less attractive earnings outlooks, including retail investor favorites like Palantir (PLTR), Tesla (TSLA), and Strategy (MSTR).
The reigning world player of the year, Kildunne has been one of the figureheads of the tournament, featuring in organisers’ and sponsors’ promotions.
She says it is surreal to see herself on billboards, in magazines and on social media posts.
“Yeah, it feels strange because I’m just a girl from Yorkshire who’s playing rugby,” she says.
“I’m nothing special. I just love what I do. I just think it’s important to be strong to your values and remember who you are and where you’ve come from because that’s a person that’s got you here.
“It’s not all the showbiz and the lights and the cameras – it’s that young girl that picked up a rugby ball.”
The 25-year-old, who straightened her distinctive curly hair on Monday as the result of losing a bet at training, says that while others may be looking ahead to the 27 September final, England’s focus is solely on the United States in their opening game.
“We’ll be where our feet are – we don’t look too far ahead,” she said.
“There’s no point in looking to the final or if and when we win, because if we don’t get now right, that will never be anything. It’s all ifs, buts and maybes.
“But if we focus on now, we’ve got this week leading to the United States, we’ve finished a hard training session, how do focus on our culture and bonding tonight? How do we get closer as a team?
“That’s going to be the thing that wins the World Cup. You can’t look too far ahead because you’ll trip over.”
The thought of the top men’s and women’s singles players teaming up is one that has often intrigued tennis fans around the world.
It’s part of the reason the mixed doubles event sometimes draws so much interest during the Olympics, with Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff and Daniil Medvedev and Mirra Andreeva forming two star-studded pairings at Paris 2024.
It is also one of the few opportunities men and women have to directly compete against each other in professional sports.
Now, the US Open – the fourth and final grand slam of the season – is aiming to cash in on that intrigue with a revamped version of the mixed doubles.
Rather than having the event run concurrently with the singles and doubles, as is traditionally the case at grand slams, a shortened edition will now take place on the Tuesday and Wednesday of the US Open’s ‘Fan Week’ that precedes the start of the main draw, which kicks off next week.
Sixteen pairs will take part in a shortened format that is best of three sets, but each set is only the first to four games and there will be no advantage after deuce, with the winner of the next point winning the game. There will also be a 10-point tie break instead of a full third set.
“It’s a radical change by the US Open,” Bob Bryan – one half of identical twin duo the Bryan Brothers, the most successful men’s doubles pairing in tennis history – told CNN Sports’ Don Riddell.
“It’ll be sold out in Arthur Ashe Stadium, all the stars, the single stars are playing it. The downside is that the doubles players won’t get a shot to play it or to defend their title or whatever, but the prize money is a big increase.”
Prize money for the winning pair this year is $1 million, a mammoth increase of $800,000 – or five times more – from 2024.
And the US Open’s attempt to lure big names to take part has clearly worked.
Five-time grand slam singles champion Carlos Alcaraz teaming up with Emma Raducanu and current Wimbledon champion Iga Świątek joining forces with Casper Ruud, what’s not to like?
Well, quite a lot if you ask some doubles specialists.
Kristina Mladenovic, a former world No. 1 in doubles and nine-time grand slam winner across doubles and mixed doubles, said it’s “embarrassing” hearing the players saying they are “going to have fun” at the event as they prepare for the main singles draw.
“A grand slam is neither preparation nor fun,” she told Eurosport. “It’s years of sacrifice. When you’re young, you dream of winning one, even in doubles.
“In terms of business strategy, it’s a brilliant idea … but from a sporting point of view, it’s problematic because it touches on the essence of tennis. A grand slam is a competition steeped in history, in singles and doubles.
“There’s no problem putting on such an event, but above all, don’t call it a grand slam.”
At the time of the announcement, defending US Open mixed doubles champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori called the format change a “profound injustice,” though they have since been given a wild card to defend their 2024 title.
Jan Zielinski, mixed doubles champion at the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2024, said there had been “no communication with players” from the organizers about the change.
Organizers have already confirmed that the event, described as a “pseudo-exhibition” by Errani and Vavassori, will count as an official grand slam.
So not only have the doubles specialists been denied the opportunity to compete for potentially career-changing prize money, they have also been denied the chance to challenge for another grand slam.
CNN Sports has reached out to the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for comment.
Mike Bryan, Bob’s twin, says he understands players’ frustrations.
“I mean, if we were on tour and we were left out of the possibility of winning a grand slam in mixed doubles, we’d probably be upset,” he told CNN Sports. “Now that we’re retired, we see it from a greater perspective of the US Open is a business.
“But you don’t want it to cheapen a grand slam title. We’ll see. Maybe, maybe it won’t. Maybe, it’ll make it even bigger.”
But being great singles players doesn’t automatically mean two stars will make a good doubles pairing. Court positioning, tactics and timing are vastly different between the two formats, with doubles specialists boasting more skills at the net than many top singles players.
Currently, Andreeva and Jasmine Paolini the only two players across the men’s and women’s tours to be ranked inside the top 15 in both singles and doubles, though Coco Gauff has also previously been ranked inside the world’s top three in the two formats (No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles).
It is common for the doubles and mixed events to draw smaller crowds during grand slams than the singles and Mike Bryan says it was perhaps in danger of becoming an “afterthought” at the US Open.
“As players that play doubles, we’re just hoping that kind of trickles down to the popularity of the doubles game itself, which I think it will,” Bob added. “So we’re excited to see how it goes.
“Let’s see if the other grand slams take a look at it and are interested in making the same change, but it’s a kind of a groundbreaking decision and it could revolutionize mixed doubles for years to come.”
As one of the world’s largest gaming events, Gamescom has become a key bridge between Europe and the global industry. This year, several Chinese games will debut new trailers or offer hands-on demos to overseas players for the very first time, signaling both confidence in their products and a deeper commitment to engaging with international audiences.
Amid shifting industry dynamics and changing player expectations, Chinese developers face a challenge that goes beyond technology: balancing local cultural richness with global trends. From August 20 to 24 at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne’s Koelnmesse, Chinese developers will present a varied lineup, from RPGs (role-playing games) and wuxia (martial arts) action to sci-fi adventures and mobile hits.
Game Science: Black Myth: Wukong returns with anniversary showcase and possible new reveals Black Myth: Wukong, the highly anticipated action RPG from Game Science, is confirmed to participate in Gamescom 2025. This appearance aligns with the one-year anniversary of the game’s initial release, making it a strategic moment for the studio to engage both domestic and international audiences.
Fans currently expect significant reveals, although the studio has not confirmed exact details. Speculation focuses on the launch trailer for the Xbox version, along with a potential DLC reveal of Black Myth:Wukong. Media and fans are also hoping for hints about new entries in the Black Myth universe.
Beijing S-Game: Phantom Blade Zero offers first overseas demo play The Chinese single-player wuxia game Shadow Blade: Zero will offer one-hour demo play at Gamescom 2025. This marks the first time the game will be available for overseas players to try. The booth will cover around 500 square meters and feature 60 demo stations for attendees.
During Gamescom, Shadow Blade: Zero will also appear on the Future Games Show stage hosted by Xbox on August 21, presenting the game to audiences through both online streaming and live demonstrations.
miHoYo: Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero take center stage with new content and Aston Martin collaboration The company has confirmed its attendance and will showcase its major titles: Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. At the Genshin Impact booth, visitors can explore the game’s upcoming in-game region, Nod-Krai, while Honkai: Star Rail will showcase the newly introduced Amphoreus location. Zenless Zone Zero will display its freshly revealed in-game faction, Spook Shack. Each booth will offer unique offline activities and exclusive merchandise for fans.
miHoYo’s action game Zenless Zone Zero announced a major collaboration with British luxury sports car brand Aston Martin. The two companies will set up a real-life Aston Martin exhibition area at Gamescom. A collaboration PV (Preview Video) has been released, showcasing a futuristic sports car design that blends the game’s mechanical aesthetics with cyberpunk city style.
Tencent Games: diverse lineup covering shooters, RPGs, sandbox worlds, and global mobile debuts Tencent Games will showcase a diverse lineup, including the anime-style shooter Fate Trigger with a new trailer at Opening Night Live, the first offline PC demo of Honor of Kings: World, the cross-platform sandbox Interstellar Utopia, a ghost-themed mobile update co-developed with KRAFTON, and Rust Mobile’s global hands-on debut.
The collaborative action Roguelike shooter that Tencent Games will unveil at Gamescom 2025 has not yet been named and will feature an immersive demo for players worldwide.
The global rise of Chinese game developers Gamescom 2025 is set to be the largest edition in the event’s history, bringing together more than 1,500 exhibitors from 72 countries and regions across a record exhibition space of 233,000 square meters.
In recent years, Chinese developers are arriving with strong momentum: Black Myth: Wukong has sold an estimated 21.73 million units worldwide, including 16.88 million in China and 4.55 million overseas, while miHoYo continues to dominate the global mobile market with its flagship titles, generating billions of dollars annually in revenue from Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero. Together, Chinese studios are increasingly shaping the global gaming landscape.
