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One Killed in Wrong-Way 405 Crash Hawthorne

A deadly wrong-way crash on the 405 Freeway near Hawthorne left one person dead, damaged multiple vehicles, and shut down the northbound side for about four hours early Tuesday as a southbound driver reportedly traveled in northbound lanes and a vehicle caught fire. Authorities say the driver’s identity and motives are under investigation, with initial reports of the number of involved vehicles and exact circumstances varying as investigators piece together what happened.

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Superman Leads Critics Choice Super Awards nominations

The Critics Choice Association unveiled the 6th Critics Choice Super Awards nominations, led by Superman with six film nods and The Boys’ final season with five TV nominations, while titles like Obsession, Weapons, Project Hail Mary, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Masters of the Universe trail closely behind; the awards cover superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror, and action, with winners announced on August 6, 2026.

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