Recently, the American Film Academy set new rules that films that dream of winning an Oscar for Best Picture must meet. The new criteria, which are designed to level the chances of any minority in the film industry, will come into force in 2024. The magazine «YET» recalled 9 prize-winners of the prestigious academy, who already corresponded to these rules. New criteria for the Oscar nomination The Best Film should…

Former US President Barack Obama shared his phone number on Twitter, asking Americans to text him about how they plan to vote this year. “So let's try something new. — the ex-president tweeted — If you are in the US, send me a text message at 773-365-9687. I want to know how you are doing, what is on your mind and how you plan to vote this year. ” «I…

Six weeks before the US election, President Trump pulled out of a peaceful transfer of power. «Well, let's see what happens,» Trump said during an evening press conference at the White House on Wednesday, when asked if he would agree to a «peaceful transfer of power» after the election. «I have complained a lot about the ballots, the ballots are a disaster.» When Playboy reporter Brian Karem spoke about the…

Just hours after a Kentucky jury dropped charges of Taylor's death against Louisville police, protesters took to the streets. Authorities say two officers were injured during demonstrations on Wednesday night. Louisville interim police chief Robert Schroeder said the suspect was in custody, but did not provide details on whether the man had participated in the demonstrations. He added that the life of the officers is out of danger. The police…

A Massachusetts construction worker passed away due to his addiction to licorice. Every day the man ate about a bag and a half — and in the end it cost him his life. The 54-year-old patient, whose name has not been released, did not have any anxiety symptoms until after his heart stopped at a fast food restaurant. Describing the case in the New England Journal of Medicine, the doctors…

A pregnant woman from Florida threw herself into the water to save her husband, who was bitten on the shoulder by a shark while snorkeling. Andrew Eddie, 30, was on a private boat ride with his wife Margot Dukes-Eddie and other family members on Sunday morning when the man took a swim at Sombrero Reef. However, as soon as Eddie dived, a shark appeared and grabbed his shoulder. According to…

Hurricane Paulette came back to life more than a week after it hit Bermuda. According to the National Hurricane Center, Paulette, who reached land on September 14, «reborn» near the Azores this Monday, September 21 — this time as a tropical storm. “Since it is 2020, there are even tropical zombie storms in the world. — commented on the news of the National Weather Service on Twitter — «Welcome back…

Nomophobia — the fear of being left without a smartphone — is not only completely real, but can also pose a serious threat to our four-legged friends. According to a survey of online SMS marketing platform SimpleTexting of 1,000 users, if owners had to choose between giving up their dog or smartphone for a month, 40% of Americans would prefer a mobile company. In addition, 44% were ready to sacrifice…

The Trump administration is re-introducing the welfare and health test for U.S. green card applicants, Axios writes. The rule was blocked by an injunction in July due to the coronavirus, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website. The 2019 rule gives officials more authority to refuse green cards to applicants who the government believes rely or may rely on government benefits such as food stamps or housing vouchers….

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg raised over $ 16 million to help convicted criminals in Florida vote in elections. Bloomberg's fundraising campaign has already paid off the liabilities of 32,000 criminals, Axios reported. “The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, and no American can be denied this right. Bloomberg's spokesman told a news agency. «Working with the Coalition to Restore Rights, we are determined to end the electoral abuse and…