Oscar noms out, but by Grabthar’s hammer, who cares?

Extraordinarily sad news. The Guardian is reporting that the great Alan Rickman has died at the age of 69. https://t.co/K2kBMyziXx

— Empire (@empiremagazine) January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman: 10 key performances https://t.co/YyI4WeUOzv

— The Guardian (@guardian) January 14, 2016

Alan Rickman on the brilliant reason he decided to feature in Die Hard https://t.co/epudFyzbVA pic.twitter.com/L6uPnYwfjD

— The Independent (@Independent) January 14, 2016

Clinging onto the hope Alan Rickman's death is just a brilliant diversion so he can finish emptying the vault at the Nakatomi Plaza.

— Tom Jamieson (@jamiesont) January 14, 2016

"I do take my work seriously and the way to do that is not to take yourself too seriously." — Alan Rickman #RIP pic.twitter.com/rh5dh1tcR3

— Tribeca (@Tribeca) January 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/michelledean/status/687652758904815616

Here’s your Oscar nominations, FWIW..

The full list of Oscar nominations https://t.co/ibzqC2LB75 pic.twitter.com/NY6bEQgRt6

— Variety (@Variety) January 14, 2016

Dear non-white actors and actresses, the Academy knows all about your work—it just doesn't really, well, value it. #OscarNoms

— Ben Greenman (@bengreenman) January 14, 2016

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WORLD

Several people were killed and many injured during a gun battle on the streets of the Indonesian capital Jakarta. Several explosions were also heard.

https://twitter.com/ReutersLive/status/687551395348791296

Jakarta terror attacks: what we know so far https://t.co/CrIcSPPSd4 pic.twitter.com/zOhV5MQWPR

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 14, 2016

UPDATE: ISIS linked ‘Amaq News Agency’ claims group was behind attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia https://t.co/HJddSWcyHb pic.twitter.com/6jjFNTquid

— ABC News (@ABC) January 14, 2016

Indonesia hasn't joined any western coalition or attacked ISIS abroad. Is it still about western policy blowback? https://t.co/Qe5PtQpkTB

— Sunny Hundal (@sunny_hundal) January 14, 2016

Gut-wrenching images from the recent ISIS attacks in Jakarta, Indonesia https://t.co/4Jpr5m7JJ4 pic.twitter.com/Tyfm0EBMHL

— Mic (@mic) January 14, 2016

In the US, as Republican candidates prepare for another televised debate on Fox Business this evening, the spotlight is on Ted Cruz following an undisclosed campaign loan and pressure over his apparently “uncertain” national status.

Everything you need to know about the GOP debate https://t.co/OGW2gIbjvF | Getty pic.twitter.com/xKhyaLV7U7

— POLITICO (@politico) January 14, 2016

Ted Cruz says loyalty and sacrifice funded his 2012 bid. But that's not the full story. https://t.co/e2Gl7sK1MK pic.twitter.com/LGEdLagt6h

— The New York Times (@nytimes) January 14, 2016

Centuries-old English law may hold the answer to Ted Cruz's birth issue https://t.co/J3C9cft5Vw pic.twitter.com/DTzYRzTUPW

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) January 14, 2016

Sadly, there is no way that Ted Cruz can continue running in the Republican Primary unless he can erase doubt on eligibility. Dems will sue!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 13, 2016

Rand Paul is desperate to be on the main stage, having previously said he wouldn’t take part in another “undercard” debate.

A new @DMRegister poll has me in 5th place, polling above 3 candidates on the next #GOPDebate stage. #StandwithRand pic.twitter.com/WFgy257sXz

— Rand Paul (@RandPaul) January 13, 2016

Meanwhile, the lure of “big tooth” proved too strong for one former candidate…

Rick Perry now works as a lobbyist for a "dental benefits administrator" in Florida: https://t.co/PVAamiv4hh pic.twitter.com/ZC5OViTSOg

— Slate (@Slate) January 14, 2016

There are – so far – three winners in the big Powerball draw.

$1.6 billion powerball jackpot goes to 3 winners in 3 states https://t.co/47ej650n50 pic.twitter.com/sErltsD5NU

— Talking Points Memo (@TPM) January 14, 2016

elsewhere..

Photo of the day: Lottery winner in Yunnan province, China, accepts his prize in disguise. https://t.co/OJ1FRQlUyq pic.twitter.com/ayRGWMAkGq

— Zach Seward (@zseward) January 14, 2016

And there’s the first hurricane in January since the Eisenhower administration, so there’s that…

#Alex is now a #hurricane! First Atlantic hurricane in January since the Eisenhower Administration (Alice, 1955) pic.twitter.com/ZneRgG6Oau

— Weather World (@WeatherWorldPSU) January 14, 2016

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JOURNALISM

Al Jazeera America is shuttering.

Al Jazeera America reports that it's shutting down https://t.co/48tsL912pE via @AJAM

— Todd Spangler (@xpangler) January 13, 2016

When AJAM launched, oil was ~$100 & CEO said profits weren't priority. With oil ~$30, that turned out not to be true https://t.co/aAXYKLFBAn

— keachhagey (@keachhagey) January 13, 2016

Oil was one factor in @AJAM's demise. Another was cable contracts. Its deals are expiring soon; distributors want to drop low-rated channels

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 13, 2016

On this side of the Atlantic…

New claims that phone hacking was rife at The Sun under Rebekah Brooks https://t.co/MOgtPQ1nrr pic.twitter.com/xltwKXeZT4

— The Independent (@Independent) January 14, 2016

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BUSINESS

European Court of Human Rights ruling means employers can read workers' private messages https://t.co/bA0X74vlZ1 pic.twitter.com/L8Y1mSPp4W

— The Drum (@TheDrum) January 14, 2016

What frosts many Americans after sharing personal info: spam, unwanted contacts, "creepy" tracking https://t.co/F8sZyCRUd0 #privacycon

— Lee Rainie (@lrainie) January 14, 2016

Here's the data that shows Snapchat is about to have its mom-is-on moment. https://t.co/D9lGHq2HSI

— Jessi Hempel (@jessiwrites) January 14, 2016

Apple's 'growth stock' days may be over. Watch now: https://t.co/B6SHtj4Pbc

— Reuters TV (@ReutersTV) January 8, 2016

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CULTURE

Robot Wars is set to return.

It's back!

Robot Wars returns to @BBCTwo for six episodes https://t.co/uy2lkQ0d3F #RobotWars pic.twitter.com/SKPBTxCofk

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) January 13, 2016

oh, and this too, apparently…

'Friends' cast to reunite for first time in 12 years https://t.co/23VdqB3yaX pic.twitter.com/JttwQZTBte

— NME (@NME) January 14, 2016

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SPORTS

WADA’s follow-up report on doping in world athletics is released today.

#WADAReport findings begin to be delivered on IAAF doping allegations/corruption: https://t.co/uZrG1pDcaX https://t.co/z9UispzB2o

— Sky News (@SkyNews) January 14, 2016

Bizarre that Lord Coe is sitting in a press conference where WADA are releasing details of corruption at the IAAF – which he heads!

— Dan Walker (@mrdanwalker) January 14, 2016

https://twitter.com/MarinaHyde/status/687273646679810048

The Overnight Note

Another day, another deadline

Oscar noms out, but by Grabthar’s hammer, who cares?

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