CILLIAN MURPHY as Robert Oppenheimer. He won the Oscar for “Best Actor” and the film “Oppenheimer” won for Best Picture at the Oscars on Sunday night.

“Oppenheimer,” the story of the man most responsible for the atomic bomb and the nuclear age, was awarded seven Oscars – including Best Picture – at Sunday’s 96th annual Academy Awards.

In addition to being named outstanding film of the year, 

“Oppenheimer” took Best Director (Christopher Nolan), Best Actor (Cillian Murphy) , Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey, Jr.), original score, film editing and cinematography.

Other major awards went to Emma Stone (Best Actress, “Poor Things”) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Best Supporting Actress,“The Holdovers”).

The Oscar for Best Documentary Feature went to “20 Days in Mariupol,” a film about the Russian siege of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.

Jimmy Kimmel served as master of ceremonies. Toward the close of the show, he read a social media post from former president Donald Trump, calling him “the worst host” and “washed up.” Kimmel replied, “Isn’t it past your jail time?”

Americans evacuated from Haiti

American military forces have been flown into the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince to boost security at the U.S. Embassy and help evacuate “non-essential” personnel.

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Helicopters airlifted some embassy staff out, but no Haitians.

That Caribbean nation is once again in turmoil as street gangs have increased in power. The neighborhood where the U.S. Embassy is located is believed to be controlled by one of those criminal groups.

Leaders in the area are calling for foreign help – including from the United States, France, Canada, Brazil and the United Nations – to help restore order in a country with a long history of instability.

Sports: $100,000 fine for a gesture

RUDY GOBERT (Wikipedia).

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert has been fined $100,000 for making a gesture at officials on Friday implying that gambling is affecting officiating in the NBA.

Gobert drew his sixth foul in the closing moments of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He then made a gesture – fingertips rubbing together – that drew a technical foul that allowed the Cavs to tie the game up and go on to an overtime win.

“I’ll bite the bullet again,” said Gobert. “I’ll be the bad guy again that speaks what I think is the truth … I know the betting  and all that is becoming bigger and bigger – but it shouldn’t feel that way.”

His salary is $41 million a year.

Weather: Clouds and sun, and then ….

The forecast for our West Orange County offers morning clouds and afternoon sun for the next few days. Monday should have a daytime high of 66 with an overnight low of 52. Tuesday will be similar with a high of 67 (51) with Wednesday a bit warmer at 71 (53).  Sunny skies will move in – briefly – on Thursday, followed by partly cloudy conditions and highs in the mid-70s through next weekend.