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Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston in a scene from ‘Obsession’ (Photo: Blumhouse Productions, 2026). Cinema keeps circling back to a familiar male fantasy, probably because men keep finding new ways to pretend they invented it: A woman is written, sculpted, programmed, wished into being. She answers loneliness, insecurity, humiliation, and desire. Pygmalion gives us Galatea. Ruby Sparks lets a blocked novelist revise his dream girl by typing commands into a manuscript. Her and Ex Machina pull the fantasy into the age of artificial intelligence, where affection can be designed, simulated, or weaponized through a screen. Then, last year’s Companion turned…

A new paper released by the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) authored by a team of researchers (Allcott et al) examines the effect of locking students’ smartphones up for the day. NBC news is reporting it as the “largest study ever of school cellphone bans.” The study looks at more than 4500 schools over three years.  So what were the results? Not as clear-cut as you may guess. Apart from the first year, students report greater well-being. Academically the picture is more complex. Overall, there was little to no statistically significant impact on test results. There were some positive…

Former West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has shared his all-time combined India-West Indies T20 XI, assembling a side packed with legendary performers from two of the most successful cricketing nations in the shortest format. The team blends explosive batting, experienced finishers, world-class all-rounders and a lethal bowling attack, reflecting the immense contribution of Indian and West Indian cricketers to the evolution of T20 cricket over the last two decades.Power-packed batting unit filled with record-breakersThe opening partnership features Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma, two batters renowned for dominating bowling attacks from the outset. Gayle remains the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket…

England go in search of the win they need to make sure of top spot in World Cup Group L tonight when they take on Panama in New Jersey. The optimism surrounding the Three Lions’ chances of winning the trophy deteriorated following the dismal goalless draw with Ghana on Tuesday night with Thomas Tuchel’s side looking toothless until a late barrage failed to result in an opener. Panama have been eliminated after successive defeats to Ghana and Croatia and they will return home over the weekend.

Where do things stand with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Zach Werenski? TSN: Pierre LeBrun on the Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets situation ** NHLRumors.com transcription Gino Reda: “Pierre, you lit a bit of a fire as well when you started talking about Zach Werenski. Fresh off a Norris trophy victory. He’s still got two more years on a deal that pays him $9.5 million a season, and yet you’re suggesting that maybe he’s not in their long-term plans with the Jackets. LeBrun: “Yeah, well, I’m not the one suggesting, and his camp has suggested it to the Columbus Blue…

Free sport sessions are set to be offered in Sheffield to “get families active” during the school summer holidays.More than a dozen parks and green spaces in the city will host the two-hour sessions, including Firth Park, Greenhill Park and Gleadless Common.The afternoon and evening slots will offer football, rounders and other multi-sport sessions, with family-friendly games for all ages and abilities also promised.Everyone Active – which has a contract with Sheffield City Council to run leisure, health and wellbeing facilities – will lead the events, with free food and drink also on offer.Lorenzo Clark, from Everyone Active, said: “The…

Michael Saylor responded to the deepening selloff in Strategy’s stock and preferred shares Friday with a statement on X. “Volatility tests every capital structure,” Saylor wrote. “Strategy remains focused on Bitcoin, disciplined capital allocation, credit quality, and long-term value creation. We appreciate our investors and will continue to execute with transparency and resolve. $MSTR”. The tweet landed as MSTR shares and STRC, Strategy’s variable-rate perpetual preferred, both hit 52-week lows. MSTR has shed more than 80% from its all-time peak. STRC, which carries a par value of $100, traded near $74 — a 26% discount. When preferred shares trade below…

Vikrant Massey has come a long way in the industry from television to movies. While today, he’s got movies like ’12th Fail’, ‘The Sabarmati Report’ and web-shows like ‘Mirzapur’ to his body of work, Massey’s journey has seen its share of struggles. The actor recently recalled his early days and revealed that he had a humble beginning as he cleaned coffee tables as a teenager in Mumbai. During the interaction, Vikrant spoke about how financial security became a priority from a young age and revealed that buying his first house fulfilled one of his mother’s lifelong wishes. “Stability was something…

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal in their decisive final Group K fixture against Colombia as the two nations prepare to meet for the first time in senior men’s international football. With top spot in the group still undecided, Portugal captain Ronaldo and Colombia playmaker James Rodríguez expected to headline one of the most anticipated matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.Colombia enter the contest on six points after winning…

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has announced the counselling schedule for TS LAWCET and TS PGLCET 2026 admissions. The counselling is for candidates seeking admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM courses offered by participating colleges across Telangana.According to the official schedule, online registration and certificate upload for TS LAWCET 2026 will begin on July 5 and continue till July 10. Eligible candidates can complete the counselling process through the official admission portal.Candidates applying for TS LAWCET counselling will have to pay a processing fee of Rs 800 if they belong to the General or Open…