Author: kumbhorg

Source: Financial Times

Afghanistan provided a sentimental and clinical farewell to their departing head coach, Jonathan Trott, by securing a dominant 82-run victory over Canada at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on February 19 in T20 World Cup 2026.  The victory was built on a record-breaking batting performance that saw Afghanistan post their highest total of the 2026 edition, followed by a masterful spin display under the Chennai lights.Although both teams had already been eliminated from Super 8 contention, the match served as a poignant tribute to Trott’s transformative four-year tenure. This result ensures Afghanistan finishes third in the ‘Group of Death,’ leaving the…

There are some interesting names that could hit the open market on July 1st, though a couple of them could be extended before they get to market. It’s hard to see the Florida Panthers not bringing Sergei Bobrovsky back on a short-term deal at a lower salary. How Stuart Skinner finishes the season could determine if the Pittsburgh Penguins decide to bring him back. You’re likely not finding a No. 1 goalie from this group, unless Bobrovsky isn’t extended, and there may not be many No. 2 options come July 1st. If you love our reporting, choose NHLrumors.com as a…

The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow.

Bitdeer Technologies’ shares slid sharply today after the Singapore-based bitcoin miner and AI data center firm announced plans to raise $300 million through a private sale of convertible senior notes due 2032, a financing move that sparked investor concern over potential dilution. The company said the offering, aimed at institutional buyers, includes an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $45 million in notes, which would bring the total raise to $345 million if exercised. The notes will be convertible into cash, Class A ordinary shares, or a combination of both at Bitdeer’s discretion. Bitdeer’s stock fell over 18%…

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Zimbabwe’s captain Sikandar Raza, center, with teammates leaves the ground after Sri Lanka’s inning during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo) Captain Sikandar Raza said the strong group-stage run by the Zimbabwe at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has earned them respect, and he hopes the team can continue its run in the Super Eights against stronger opponents.Zimbabwe signalled their ability to challenge top teams by defeating Australia and Sri Lanka in Group B matches.”We keep our sights forward. If I keep our…

An immigration judge has blocked the deportation of Mohsen Mahdawi, an organizer of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia University, ruling that the federal government did not meet the legal threshold required to remove him from the United States.In an order issued last week and made public on Tuesday, Judge Nina Froes said the Department of Homeland Security had not established with clear and convincing evidence that Mahdawi could be deported.Mahdawi had been detained during a citizenship appointment last year as federal authorities expanded their response to student protests linked to the war in the Gaza Strip. Immigration officials sought to…

Solana (SOL) has officially slipped below the psychological $82 mark. It dropped over 3.6% in the last 24 hours, and the primary culprit is the Federal Reserve. When the Fed signals a “hawkish” stance, markets tend to shudder. They aren’t ready to lower interest rates just yet. At the time of writing, SOL is hovering around $81.1 as it tests technical support levels that could determine whether it stabilizes or extends a brutal 45% correction from its January peak near $250. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time The asset now sits 67% below its November 2021 all-time high…

Imagine your country suddenly said: “You can still shop online… but only at stores we’ve approved. Amazon? Nope. eBay? Not unless they open a local branch and follow our rules.” You could still buy stuff. But the internet would feel a lot less… global. And that’s basically what’s unfolding in crypto right now. Reports surfaced that Russia is preparing to block access to foreign crypto exchanges as early as this summer. Translation: if you live in Russia, you might soon lose access to major international crypto platforms like Binance, Bybit, or OKX – unless those companies register locally and operate…