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Oscars 2024: From how to watch to who’s nominated, here’s everything to know about the 96th Academy Awards
SUMMARY: The 96th Oscars will be held on March 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “Oppenheimer” leads with 13 nominations, and films like “Barbie,” “Killers of the Flower Moon” and “Poor Things” are also in contention for awards. The ceremony is set to begin at 7 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast live on ABC. Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars for the fourth time. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” is the favorite for Best Picture, along with other categories. “Barbie” has been a topic of discussion due to its significant snubs in the directing and acting categories. There are no major changes to the Oscars this year, although John Williams will be nominated for his record 49th best score Oscar. The Oscars will also mark the first time two non-English language films are nominated for Best Picture. Red carpet coverage starts at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT with “Countdown to Oscars: On The Red Carpet Live.” At 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT, “On The Red Carpet at the Oscars” will continue with coverage hosted by George Pennacchio. The 96th Oscars, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, begins at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT, an hour earlier than past years.
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These are the highest paid employees in the City of Austin
SUMMARY: The City of Austin pays its employees over $1.3 billion annually in base salaries as of March 26, 2024. There are 15,164 paid full-time employees and 2,771 paid part-time employees, with an average full-time salary of $82,727.13 and an average part-time salary of $31,439.93. Almost 3,900 employees earn over $100,000 annually, with the highest-paid being General Manager Robert Kahn at just over $475,000. City Manager Jesus Garza, who was replaced by T.C. Broadnax with a base salary of $470,017.60, ranked second. The top 10 highest base salaries also include other city officials and department heads.
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Actor Dabney Coleman, known as bigoted boss Mr. Hart in ‘9 to 5,’ dies at 92
SUMMARY: Dabney Coleman, the iconic character actor known for playing smarmy villains in films like “9 to 5” and “Tootsie,” passed away at the age of 92. Coleman’s daughter confirmed his death, stating that he passed away peacefully at his home in Santa Monica. With a career spanning over four decades, Coleman was recognized for his versatile talent and deadpan delivery. He won awards for his work in TV shows like “The Slap Maxwell Story” and “Sworn to Silence.” Known for playing obnoxious characters, Coleman also appeared in popular films like “War Games” and “You’ve Got Mail.” Despite his success, some of his TV shows struggled to find a mass audience. Throughout his career, Coleman remained a reserved and shy individual, leaving behind a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
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Houston storm damage: Midtown drivers still traveling under leaning power pole despite CenterPoint Energy alerted to hazard
SUMMARY: Thursday’s thunderstorm in Houston caused power poles to crash down across the city, with concerns raised about poles that were only partially displaced. Residents reported a leaning power pole in Midtown, but no action had been taken by CenterPoint Energy to fix it. Numerous businesses and homes were left without electricity, with residents facing humid conditions due to the lack of air movement. The storm also brought down buildings, trees, and caused damage to businesses along the Eastex Freeway. CenterPoint Energy stated that most outages would be restored by ‘early next week’ but some areas may take longer.
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