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Mona Fastvold was brought up with secular values, so it might seem a bit surprising to compare the writer/director’s tenacity to that of the enigmatic 18th-century spiritual leader Ann Lee. Yet, stumbling across the story of the Mancunian ​“mother” of the Shakers, the Norway-born, New York-based filmmaker found a subject whose leadership qualities resonated with the ways in which she herself shapes the atmosphere on her film sets: with compassion, kindness and a collaborative spirit.Alongside her writing (and life) partner, Brady Corbet, Fastvold co-wrote one of 2024’s defining films, The Brutalist. As the pair continue to delve into the specific environments that shape…

Measuring state-level prices with adequate precision requires a lot of data collection, and there’s always a long lag between the time period measured and the release of the data. The Bureau of Economic Analysis has now released its data on state-level prices and inflation for 2024, a year when US growth patterns diverged from their pandemic-era patterns. California, believe it or not, was the fastest-growing state economy in 2024, once you adjust for inflation. Typically, California has featured about average nominal growth rates and higher-than-average inflation rates, resulting in lower-than-average real growth rates. But in 2024, that longstanding pattern reversed.…

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to outclass India by 76 runs in their Super 8 Group 1 encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium. After electing to bat first, the Proteas posted a formidable 187/7 and then unleashed a clinical bowling display to bundle India out for just 111 in 18.5 overs.David Miller’s batting brilliance powers South Africa to a formidable totalDespite losing early wickets, South Africa recovered brilliantly through a middle-order masterclass. Captain Aiden Markram (4) and Quinton de Kock (6) fell cheaply, while Ryan Rickelton managed only 7. However, Dewald…

The potentially top available UFA right winger is Alex Tuch, and it’s possible that he doesn’t get to the open market on July 1st. He’s looking for over $10 million a season. Pittsburgh Penguins Anthony Mantha is putting up a solid season and will looking for a raise on his $2.5 million. There is an older group of right wingers putting up over a point-a-game who could be looking at one or two-year deals in Jordan Eberle (35), Mats Zuccarello (38), Patrick Kane (37), Vladimir Tarasenko (34) and Corey Perry (40). There is a younger group of pending UFA right…

Businesses say questions remain after US President Donald Trump announced he will impose global tariffs of 15%.

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a Democrat from Massachusetts, called on the Treasury Department and the Federal Reserve to confirm that they will not use taxpayer funds to support cryptocurrency investors or firms.  In a letter sent Wednesday to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Warren warned that any government intervention could transfer wealth from taxpayers to wealthy crypto investors. “Your agencies must refrain from propping up Bitcoin and transferring wealth from taxpayers to crypto billionaires through direct purchases, guarantees, or liquidity facilities,” Warren wrote.  She argued that a bailout would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest players in…

Amanda Grey’s furniture, clothes and even members of her family made sneaky appearances on the soap.

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake) DUBAI: Stan Wawrinka returns to a place of cherished memories this week, back at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis where he lifted the trophy in 2016. Now 40 and competing in the final season of a storied career that once saw him rise to a career-high No. 3 in the world, the Swiss great is embracing one last chapter on the Tour. Jay Shah: Kapil Dev deserves more credit for 1983 World Cup triumphExcerpts:Stanimal captured the physical power of your game, do you think the mental strength behind your success was sometimes…

NEET MDS 2026 registration to begin soon The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) 2026 registration will begin soon. The exam will be conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). As per the latest update, the exam is scheduled to be held on May 2, 2026, in computer-based mode. The application form will be released online at the official website, natboard.edu.in. Candidates who have done BDS and have done their internship within the specified time can come for the application process. The detailed information bulletin will be out shortly. The registration dates,…

A federal judge just hit pause on Tennessee’s attempt to shut down Kalshi crypto prediction platform. U.S. District Judge Aleta Trauger issued a preliminary injunction, telling state regulators to step back while the court fight plays out. For now, the platform stays live. But this is bigger than one state. At the center is a growing battle over prediction markets. Are they illegal gambling. Or are they regulated financial products. That answer could shape whether trading on sports and political outcomes becomes mainstream or gets pushed out by regulators. Kalshi's losing streak vs. states (MD, MA & NV) comes to…