Australian folk horror film "Bring Her Back" was the big winner at the 2026 Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards, while U.S. Olympian Daniella Ramirez turned to social media influencing to supplement her income, and Gen Z's embrace of fitness activities like marathon running is impacting the luxury goods market. These are among the diverse stories making headlines, reflecting trends in entertainment, finance, and the evolving landscape of work and leisure.
"Bring Her Back" took home the top prize at the AACTA awards, with Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, and Sarah Snook also receiving recognition, according to Variety. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, synchronized swimmer Daniella Ramirez, who won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, found herself needing a side hustle to make ends meet. "I get just enough to cover my rent a month," she told the BBC, highlighting the financial realities faced by some athletes. The 24-year-old trains extensively, leaving little time for a traditional nine-to-five job, leading her to social media content creation.
The financial strain on athletes like Ramirez contrasts with the booming mortgage industry, as noted by Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna. He stated that the company is poised for its highest mortgage loan production volume and gain on sale in four years, according to Fortune. This success, however, stands in contrast to the broader mortgage industry.
Another trend highlighted by Fortune is Gen Z's shifting priorities, with many young people opting for fitness activities like marathon running over luxury goods. This shift is impacting the luxury market, as young consumers are less interested in items like Birkin bags and more drawn to affordable fitness activities. "I feel like saying that you ran—or that you run, or that you're going to run—the New York City Marathon is huge clout in New York," said New York City influencer Chloe Hechter in a recent TikTok, according to Fortune.
In other news, universities in Ukraine continue to face challenges. Donetsk National Technology University, for example, had to relocate after the Russian invasion, according to Nature News. Viktoriya Voropayeva, a systems engineer and vice-rector at the university, recalled the difficult decision to leave their original location.
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