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Britons including Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a 102-year-old judo instructor, were honored in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list for their contributions to public life, arts, and community service, with awards ranging from knighthoods to MBEs.
Haruki Murakami was celebrated in Manhattan with awards and a tribute event, highlighting his contributions to literature, music, and cultural exchange between Japan and the US, including honors from the Center for Fiction and Japan Society, and reflections on his career and influence.
Tom Cruise declined a Kennedy Center Honor from Donald Trump due to scheduling conflicts, making him the most high-profile potential honoree to refuse the award amid political tensions and prior refusals by other celebrities. The event is scheduled for December 7.
President Donald Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating 1980s stars like George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and Kiss, while promoting his own involvement and renovations at the center, blending nostalgia with his political branding.
Nine members of the McGill University community, including faculty members Alan Evans and Michael McMahon, along with seven alumni, have been appointed to the Order of Canada, recognizing their significant contributions in fields such as neuroscience, music, child disability care, philanthropy, and more. The appointments highlight McGill's impact on Canadian society and the country's highest civilian honors.
Gary Oldman was knighted by King Charles III for his contributions to drama, joining other notable figures in the arts and entertainment industry who received various honors in the birthday honors list, including Samantha Morton, Adjoa Andoh, and Elaine Paige.
The Seattle Seahawks celebrated their 50th season by voting on a list of the top 50 players in franchise history, including Hall of Famers, Pro Bowlers, and key contributors, based on criteria like games started, awards, and iconic moments.
Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas will receive knighthood and damehood respectively for their services to film, while Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos will be honored as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to the creative industries. The honors were personally approved by Britain’s King Charles III, and traditionally, they are awarded in person by a senior member of the Royal Family during an investiture ceremony.
Sylvester Stallone has been given the keys to Philadelphia to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the movie 'Rocky'. Other stars who have been honored in the same way include Audrey Hepburn, Pitbull, the Kardashian-Jenner family, Becky G, Pele, and Taylor Swift.
Caitlin Clark, star basketball player for the University of Iowa, has won the 93rd AAU James E. Sullivan Award, which recognizes the top amateur athlete in the United States. Clark, who led the Hawkeyes to the national championship game last season, joins Spencer Lee as the only Iowa athletes to win the prestigious award. She beat out other notable contenders, including Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and Purdue basketball's Zach Edey. Clark's impressive junior season also earned her numerous other accolades, including the Big Ten Female Athlete of the Year Award and the Naismith Trophy.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been made a dame, one of the country's highest honors, for her service to the nation during some of its greatest challenges in modern times, including leading the response to the 2019 terrorist attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic. Ardern's appointment was announced by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, who succeeded her as leader of the Labour Party. Ardern's time in power was defined by multiple crises, and she quickly became a progressive global icon remembered for her empathy while steering New Zealand through these crises. She announced her resignation in January and will head to Harvard University this fall to complete two fellowships.
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been made a Dame Grand Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit, one of the country's highest honors, for her service to the nation during some of its greatest challenges. Ardern's time in power was defined by multiple crises, including the Christchurch terrorist attack, a deadly volcanic explosion, and the pandemic. She quickly became a progressive global icon, remembered for her empathy while steering New Zealand through these crises and for taking her baby daughter to the United Nations General Assembly.
Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been awarded one of New Zealand's highest honors, the Dame Grand Companion, for her leadership during the mass shooting and pandemic. Ardern was recognized for her service during some of the greatest challenges faced by the country in modern times. She led major changes to New Zealand's gun laws after the 2019 terrorist attack at two Christchurch mosques and was initially widely lauded for her handling of COVID-19. Ardern will be temporarily joining Harvard University later this year after being appointed to dual fellowships at the Harvard Kennedy School.
The Pac-12 Conference has announced the baseball postseason honors, All-Conference and All-Defensive teams for the 2023 season. Stanford's Alberto Rios was voted Pac-12 Player of the Year, while Cardinal ace Quinn Mathews was voted Pitcher of the Year and catcher Malcolm Moore was tabbed the Pac-12 Freshman of the Year. Their head coach David Esquer was voted the back-to-back Pac-12 Coach of the Year as Stanford collected the pitcher, freshman and coach honors for a second consecutive season.
Seven Oklahoma Softball student-athletes have been named to the NFCA All-Region Central team, with five on the First Team and two on the Second Team. The Sooners have had at least seven nominees selected for eight out of the past nine seasons. The honorees are now eligible for selection to one of three 2023 NFCA Division I All-American teams. Oklahoma will host the NCAA Norman Regional this weekend at Marita Hynes Field, welcoming Hofstra, Missouri, and Cal for the opening weekend of NCAA Tournament play.