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Source: Business Standard

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) owner Sanjiv Goenka has opened up about his relationship with Rishabh Pant following the wicketkeeper-batter’s departure from the franchise. Despite Pant’s blockbuster move back to Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of IPL 2027, Goenka revealed that their relationship remains positive and that they have continued to stay in touch.Pant joined LSG ahead of the 2025 season for a record ₹27 crore, becoming the most expensive player in IPL history at the time. He was also handed the captaincy after replacing KL Rahul. However, Lucknow failed to qualify for the playoffs in both seasons under Pant, eventually leading…

An interim GM named This morning, the Detroit Red Wings named Shawn Horcoff as interim GM of the Red Wings and will manage day-to-day roster decisions, salary cap, and hockey operations personnel. “As our process continues to find the best possible leader for Red Wings hockey operations, I’m appreciative of Shawn for stepping up to serve in this capacity,” said Ilitch. “His knowledge of our organization and range of experience allows us to operate with a clear decision-maker in place for the season ahead, while maintaining our commitment to carry out a thorough, methodical search process on our own timeline.…

The triple lock was designed to ensure the value of the state pension was not overtaken by the increase in the cost of living or the incomes of working people.Although the state pension age is rising to 67, the cost to the government has risen considerably too. Forecasts suggest state pension spending, already at £154bn this year, could go up by a further £600m a year by 2029-30.The policy is “crazy,” Ruth Curtice, the chief executive of the Resolution Foundation think tank, told the BBC.The triple lock is creating a “ratchet effect” where “pensioners’ living standards grow even faster than…

US debt-to-GDP has pushed past 120%, and Jack Mallers thinks the debate over whether the Fed hikes or cuts is beside the point, both roads lead to inflation. The Strike founder and CEO joins Bitcoin Magazine to explain why he told investors to study Japan, where outright yield curve control and central planning intervention are now required to hold the currency together. He argues the US is heading to the same place and that Bitcoin, as the asset most sensitive to fiat liquidity, is the fastest horse in that environment. Mallers also breaks down Strike’s shift into Bitcoin-backed lending and…

Rhys’ first language is Welsh and regularly speaks it at home in New York.The passionate Welshman dedicated his second award “to the great and good people of Wales, who were as much a nurture as anyone else”.”We are a small but mighty nation. This is incredible,” he said, adding, “diolch yn fawr iawn” which means “thank you very much” in Welsh.Rhys has also been revealed as the voice of Han Solo in a new Welsh language adaptation of Star Wars. Star Wars will be dubbed in Welsh for the first time ahead of the sci-fi classic’s 50th anniversary next year.Rhys…

Matt Renshaw (Image credit: Zimbabwe Cricket) Australia batter Matt Renshaw scored his maiden ODI century on Tuesday in the first match of the three-match series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.Renshaw scored 109 as Australia posted 294 in the series opener. His century was the first by an Australian against Zimbabwe since Michael Clarke scored an unbeaten 105 in 2004.Renshaw helps Australia recoverRenshaw came to the crease when Australia were in trouble at 83/3 in 13 overs after opting to bat first. The left-hander took his time and kept the scoreboard moving before stepping up the attack. He brought…

BTC USD fell below $77,000 early Tuesday, reversing Monday’s rally above $79,000, as traders watched the Senate’s scheduled procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act and a renewed rise in oil prices. The vote matters because it determines whether the Senate can move forward on legislation intended to create a regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. FRESH POLYMARKET WALLETS STACK MILLIONS AGAINST CLARITY ACT! Several of the biggest “No” holders on whether the Clarity Act is signed into law in 2026 are new accounts opened in August or September. Profiles like TahitiBob, VelvetNova27, KatsuManager87, blahblah344,…

U.K. inflation may accelerate in August, putting Sterling volatility and the BOE’s next policy move firmly in focus this week.

Picture this: A new round of graduate nurses needs to complete onboarding before their first shift. A care worker’s certification is due for renewal. Meanwhile, HR needs to check whether staff across three sites completed their mandatory training. This is a typical day for healthcare L&D teams, and it’s the reason a healthcare LMS can become essential.  Deloitte’s 2026 Global Health Care Outlook found that workforce challenges were the top concern for health system executives. And with more than 90% prioritizing productivity, retention and upskilling of existing staff become even more important.  For L&D teams this means keeping training organized…