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Cinema has the power to shape perceptions of entire groups of people. People with AIDS are Tom Hanks in Philadelphia (1993); trans women are Norman Bates in Psycho (1960) or Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs (1991); both are Jared Leto in Dallas Buyers Club (2013). Autistic people are Raymond Babbitt, played by Dustin Hoffman in Rain Man (1988) – the archetypal ​“retard”, as his brother played by Tom Cruise repeatedly calls him, who is later exploited for his savantist capabilities. Here, neurodivergence was established as superhuman; as socially detrimental, but fodder for capitalistic enterprise. Leo Woodall’s Niki White in Tuner, directed by Daniel Roher,…

To Make America Healthy Again, we must first shake up the one-size-fits-all factory model that dominates K-12 education. These years shape children during the most formative period of their lives, laying the groundwork for physical health, mental resilience, and lifelong success. Without a strong foundation built on movement, play, and individual attention, we cannot expect the next generation to thrive.  The roots of today’s system reach back to the Prussian model of compulsory schooling that the United States imported in the early 1800s. After suffering military defeats, Prussian leaders created the structure to ensure they would never lose another war.…

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Rajasthan Royals kept their IPL 2026 title hopes alive with a commanding 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring Eliminator clash at Mullanpur. The night belonged to teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, whose explosive 97 off just 29 balls sent fans into a frenzy and completely changed the course of the knockout encounter.After being asked to bat first by Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins, Rajasthan Royals produced a batting masterclass to post a gigantic 243/8 in 20 overs. In reply, SRH fought hard but eventually crumbled under scoreboard pressure and were bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs, bringing an…

Are Changes Coming in Colorado? Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet joined Scott Laughlin and Gord Stellick on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio Morning Skate on Wednesday morning. There, Friedman was asked what the fallout would be after the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights in four games in the Western Conference Final. Will there be a coaching and general manager change? NHLRumors.com Transcriptions NHL Rumors: How Big Can the Colorado Avalanche Go? Scott Laughling: “But hey, let me ask you this, though, because I just see the Mark Lazerus column just dropped at The Athletic, and the headline reads,…

A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now “out of reach” for many.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood reaffirmed her firm’s long-term bullish outlook for Bitcoin, projecting a base case of approximately $750,000 and a bull case of $1,250,000 within the next five years, even as critics question the asset’s performance amid volatility and geopolitical tensions. In a recent interview with Fox Business, Wood addressed Bitcoin’s role as a maturing asset class, pushing back against skepticism that it has failed to serve as an effective hedge during periods of global uncertainty. “Our base case is closer to $750,000. But the bull case involves a substitution for gold,” Wood said. “So as generational wealth…

Matthew Perry’s live-in personal assistant, who had a central role in the “Friends” star’s descent into ketamine addiction and injected him with the fatal dose of the drug, was sentenced Wednesday to three years and five months in prison.Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence to 60-year-old Kenneth Iwamasa in federal court in Los Angeles. He was also sentenced to two years of probation and a USD 10,000 fine.It was the fifth and final sentencing in the 2 1/2-year investigation and prosecution that followed Perry’s death at age 54 on Oct. 28, 2023.No evidence that Kenneth Iwamasaacted with malicious…

Rajasthan Royals stormed into Qualifier 2 of IPL 2026 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator on Wednesday. The night belonged to 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose 97 off just 29 balls put RR in complete control of the contest. Chasing a place in Qualifier 2, Rajasthan Royals first piled up 243 for eight after Sooryavanshi tore apart the SRH bowling attack in one of the most destructive knocks of the season. The youngster smashed 12 sixes and came within touching distance of Chris Gayle’s record for the fastest IPL hundred. Gayle had reached his century in 30…

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi celebrated Central Research Facility (CRF) Day 2026 on Wednesday, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, funding agencies and technology partners to showcase the institute’s scientific infrastructure and research collaborations.The event focused on advanced research facilities and highlighted ongoing work in areas such as biomedical research, nanotechnology, material sciences, environmental testing and medical technology.Speaking at the event, IIT Delhi Director Rangan Banerjee said the aim of the Central Research Facility is to provide access to advanced scientific infrastructure for researchers and students both within IIT Delhi and across the country.The Central Research Facility supports research in areas…