Recapping the Academy Awards and challenges reopening the Strait of Hormuz: Morning Rundown
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By Marissa Martinez
Published on March 16, 2026.
The Academy Awards saw a significant win for Warner Bros. and a rare tie for the best live-action short film Oscar, with "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" both winning awards. The film dominated the show, winning the coveted best picture prize. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” followed with four awards. Meanwhile, more registered voters are now more likely to view Israel negatively than in previous years, according to a new NBC News poll. President Donald Trump has called on other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but their response has been tepidly. The oil prices continue to rise, leading to changes in Democrats' standing standing and congressional primaries.
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