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Channeling the spirits of movies like Mean Girls and The Craft, Forbidden Fruits follows a group of young women working at a mall as they fight over group control, seek belonging, and experiment with withcraft. It’s a whimsical send-up of mall life where a coven operates out of a hip store’s fitting rooms. But director and co-writer Meredith Alloway also keeps a keen eye on the dynamics between the characters, the way they manipulate one another and use their need for friendship into a weapon for punishment. The spookiest parts of the film isn’t witchcraft at all, it’s what we’re capable of doing to each other. Apple (Lili Reinhart), Cherry (Victoria Pedretti) and Fig…

At a recent Senate hearing on the fiscal outlook, legislators and budget experts said the quiet part out loud: the United States is running historically large deficits in non-crisis times, and we need to stop pretending that we can grow our way out of it. Washington’s problem isn’t ignorance. It’s that the only politically safe position is to acknowledge the debt crisis — and then do nothing to fix it. Congress lacks an effective mechanism to make politically difficult decisions possible. The message from the hearing was stark: this is not a crisis caused by recession or war. It is…

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The stage is set at the iconic Arnos Vale Ground in St. Vincent as the West Indies host the world-ranked number one Australia for the series opener of their T20I tour. With the T20 World Cup in England just months away, both sides are looking to shake off recent series losses, the West Indies recently fell to Sri Lanka at home, while the Aussies were surprised by India.This series marks a significant transition for Australia following the retirement of legendary keeper-captain Alyssa Healy. Sophie Molineux takes the reins as the new captain, though her participation as a bowler remains under a…

Who will take over GM for Team Canada? TSN: Doug Armstrong is stepping down as GM of Team Canada, and there is some debriefing going on with the rest of Team Canada’s management group at the GM meetings, according to Pierre LeBrun. The group included Doug Armstrong, Don Sweeney, Julian Brisebois, Kyle Dubas, Jim Neal and Ryan Getzlaf. LeBrun notes that Hockey Canada would prefer to have one GM for the 2028 World Cup and 2030 Winter Olympics. “First things first, do those GMs that I just mentioned, do they have interest in the job? I think we know what the…

Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.

Morgan Stanley has confirmed that its proposed spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund will trade under the ticker MSBT on NYSE Arca, according to an updated filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing outlines the structure of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, a passive investment vehicle designed to track the spot price of bitcoin through direct holdings.  Shares of the trust will reflect the value of bitcoin held in custody, offering exposure through brokerage accounts without requiring direct ownership of the asset. The trust plans to seed the fund by issuing 50,000 shares, expected to raise about $1 million…

Peter Windsor is sentenced after sending items including an air pistol to Klass and another presenter.

Lockie Ferguson (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) NEW DELHI: Lockie Ferguson will miss the early part of IPL 2026 as he chooses to spend time with his family after recently becoming a father. The fast bowler, who plays for Punjab Kings, is expected to join the squad later in the tournament after taking a short break from cricket.Ferguson explained his decision. “Just had a wee son, trying to spend as much time as I can at home and help my wife out,” he said ahead of the 3rd T20I against New Zealand, as quoted by ESPNCricinfo. “I’ll have a few weeks off…

New Harvard Deal Gives Custodians Higher Pay Harvard University custodians have overwhelmingly ratified a new four-year contract with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 32BJ, concluding nearly six months of contentious negotiations, according to The Harvard Crimson. The agreement includes the largest wage increase for Harvard custodians in twenty years, along with a ratification bonus, fully funded healthcare benefits, and protections for workers affected by immigration enforcement. The ratification vote took place across multiple campus sites, including Harvard Yard and graduate schools, with strong participation reported by union officials. The contract marks a significant milestone for campus workers and concludes a…