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American Bankers Association (ABA) CEO Rob Nichols sent an emergency Sunday letter to every bank CEO in the country, urging “immediate engagement” against what he called a stablecoin yield loophole in the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, days before a Senate Banking Committee markup scheduled for Thursday. The letter, dated May 11 — Mother’s Day — and addressed to ABA member bank CEOs, asked bank leaders to contact their senators and mobilize their employees to do the same before the committee convenes for a scheduled May 14 executive session on the bill. “I am reaching out to make every bank…

With excitement building around Mohanlal’s upcoming ‘Drishyam 3’, producers Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak have now spoken about how Ajay Devgn’s Hindi adaptation will differ from the Malayalam original. The makers also discussed their growing involvement in Malayalam cinema and why they believe regional storytelling has a wider global appeal today.Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak revealed that the team’s interest in Malayalam films began during the lockdown period. According to him, binge-watching movies from the industry made them realise how unique and content-driven Malayalam cinema had become. Speaking to ANI, he shared, “When the lockdown started, we watched a lot…

By John Morris, updated May 11, 2026 Overall Platform Score: 8.7/10 The online trading industry is evolving quickly. Crypto markets move nonstop. Mobile investing is becoming standard. And modern traders are no longer satisfied with outdated platforms filled with complexity and slow navigation. Today’s users expect speed, accessibility, and digital experiences that feel intuitive from the first interaction. That’s exactly why newer fintech platforms like Insipix are starting to attract attention. But is Insipix simply another online trading platform entering a crowded market – or does it reflect the new direction fintech is heading toward? Here’s a closer look. Score:…

Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik. (File Pic) NEW DELHI: Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik has come out in support of fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat amid her dispute with the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) over returning to competitive wrestling after retirement.Vinesh recently tried to compete at the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda despite the federation declaring her ineligible. Watch Vinesh Phogat breaks silence on WFI noticeThe WFI said wrestlers must serve a mandatory six-month notice period before making a comeback under anti-doping rules. However, Vinesh, who became a mother 10 months ago, has challenged the decision and refused to step…

IGNOU students and alumni invited for Mumbai recruitment event featuring leading private sector employers participation NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi National Open University’s Campus Placement Cell, in collaboration with the IGNOU Regional Centre Mumbai, will conduct a mega placement drive in Mumbai for students and alumni seeking employment opportunities across multiple sectors. The recruitment event will be held at the Confederation of Indian Industry premises in Kandivali East, Mumbai, with reporting scheduled for 10 am.The placement drive will bring together employers from manufacturing, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, logistics, banking and human resources. More than 250 vacancies will be offered through participating…

Institutional blockchain is having a moment. Digital Asset Holdings, the company behind Canton Network, is reportedly in advanced talks to raise $300 million at a $2 billion valuation, with a16z crypto leading the round. The Canton Network token (CC) is trading near its pivot point of $0.152, caught between near-term resistance and a funding catalyst that could rewrite the near-term thesis entirely. The round, which could close within weeks, would follow Digital Asset’s $135 million raise in June 2025, backed by Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, and the DTCC — and a subsequent $50 million round in December 2025 anchored by BNY…

If markets have one appointment circled in red this week, it’s Beijing. President Trump is paying a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 — the first visit to China by an American president in almost nine years. For traders, a diplomatic handshake can still pack plenty of market punch. Currency, commodity, and stock moves could shift in real time, so this headline is worth keeping on the radar. So let’s break down what’s actually happening, what’s at stake, and what to watch when the readout lands. How We Got Here The last time Trump and Xi met…

Why Skills-Based Hiring Is Reshaping Talent Strategy Skills-based hiring is changing how HR leaders and professionals think about finding talent. It focuses on real skills instead of formal degrees. Organizations now prioritize what candidates can do rather than relying solely on traditional credentials. This change is happening because job requirements are evolving quickly, and degree-based models no longer keep pace with the fast pace of modern work. HR leaders are changing how they recruit because traditional methods often miss strong candidates who lack formal qualifications but possess important skills. As competition for talent increases, skill-based recruitment helps organizations find more…

‘American Idol’ Shocks Judges and Contestants With “Truly Unprecedented” CliffhangerAnother American Idol season has come to an end after a note-worthy finale. Host Ryan Seacrest announced Hannah Harper as the winner of the competition series May 11, as judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood celebrated. Hannah, who became a standout during season 24 after her “String Cheese” original song debut, claimed the top spot over finalist Jordan McCullough, as well as Keyla Richardson, who was eliminated earlier in the night. Of course, in Idol fashion, it was a star-studded finale, with Alicia Keys joining Luke, Lionel and Carrie…

For over a decade, Monica Castillo has been a treasured contributor to our site. We are thrilled that she has been named the new film critic for The AV Club, and would like to honor all she has published at RogerEbert.com with a fitting retrospective. Her career as a critic and programmer has spanned 15 years, with her work featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Vulture, and many others.  In her Meet the Writers interview, she spoke beautifully about how her mother sparked her love of cinema. “She grew up with movies from around the world…