as in driver
someone or something that gives life or vigor to
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The 2026 honorees are the late journalist Ed Bradley, actors Ted Danson and Jean Smart, producer Sheila Nevins, animators, writers, producers, directors and songwriters Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Annecy’s Jury Award, as well as the Audience prize, went to Iron Boy, the debut feature from French animator Louis Clichy, who previously worked on Pixar hits Wall-E and Up.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Luis de la Rosa, an animator who worked on Across the Spider-Verse and My Little Pony, was killed after being struck by a train in France.
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Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Honorary Oscars will be presented to actor Glenn Close, director Ridley Scott and animator Floyd Norman.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Annecy’s Jury Award, as well as the Audience prize, went to Iron Boy, the debut feature from French animator Louis Clichy, who previously worked on Pixar hits Wall-E and Up.
—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2026
Luis de la Rosa, an animator who worked on Across the Spider-Verse and My Little Pony, was killed after being struck by a train in France.
—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 June 2026
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Even in Moscow, extraordinary scenes are emerging of cars and trucks lining up outside gas stations, with some drivers waiting for hours with no guarantee of being able to fill up.
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The fireworks event is an important economic driver in a year when Big Bear saw less snow than usual during its peak winter months, the travel organization said.
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Contact certain people about the debt Debt collectors are generally permitted to contact the executor, administrator or personal representative handling the estate.
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The digital replication right does not expire at a person’s death, and can be transferred and licensed by heirs, executors and others.
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The average time for an applicant to be on-duty is now 326 days for special agents and 256 days for police officers, the agency said.
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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An integrated 2,800-W gasoline generator is available optionally and comes complete with an on/off switch in the driver's cab.
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The two-part procedure involves implanting thin electrodes into precise areas of the brain linked to Tourette symptoms, then connecting them under the skin to a pulse generator near the collarbone.
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But if productivity growth is low, then stimulus just turns into inflation—too many dollars chasing too few goods.
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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.
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Citi also added a 30-day downside catalyst on Qualcomm on concerns about smartphone shipments.
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The iconic bunny costume moment, when Elle is tricked into showing up to a non-costume party wearing a Playboy bunny get-up, was the catalyst for exploring how Elle was able to shake that humiliation off.
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Nearly a year after the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax incentive for new electric vehicles, California is stepping in to try to motivate buyers to go electric.
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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Krispy Kreme's newest flavor inspiration comes from Girl Scout Cookies.
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Both teenagers, ages 13 and 14, have been riding for about three years, and look to their American hero JB Mauney for inspiration.
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“Animator.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animator. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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