Submissions

• Countries have begun submitting entries for the Outstanding International Feature Film category for the 99th Academy Awards in 2027. • Notable contenders include the Romanian film *Fjord*, directed by Christian Mingiu and winner of the Cannes Palme d’Or, and *Dua*, directed by Blerta Basholli, which is Kosovo's official submission. • The selection process highlights eligibility complexities, such as *Shame and Money*, which qualified via a Sundance win despite Kosovo choosing a different official entry.

• BTS announced on July 29 via Instagram that they will not submit any music for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards (the 69th annual ceremony). • The group's decision comes amid ongoing debates regarding the Recording Academy's potential implementation of specific Asian pop categories. • The members stated their hope that music can be appreciated and recognized globally, regardless of regional or linguistic boundaries.

• The International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) 2026 begins in Seoul on July 6, featuring a record-breaking 23,918 submissions, more than double the previous year's count. • The conference program focuses heavily on agentic AI and autonomous agent safety, reflecting these topics as the current central preoccupations of the field. • Demand for the event is exceptionally high, with in-person main conference registration already sold out and 6,352 papers accepted for presentation.

• The Military Health System's March 26, 2026 update covers research submissions and awards for the Department of War’s primary scientific gathering during March 23-27. • Features teamwork and tools for field medic training, plus new research on preventing dangerous diseases in U.S. Army and Navy contexts. • Army Reserve 'Connect to Protect' initiative emphasizes health protections amid weekly military medical news.