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Director Cal McMau spent 10 years doing research, mainly via watching phone-captured footage smuggled out of prison and uploaded to YouTube, some of which is replicated in the film itself. He also worked with advisors from prison-leaver support charity Switchback, in particular ex-prisoner and now mentor Kam Johnsepar, who was on hand to provide technical information (such as what kind of kettles they had in prison) as well as acting as an authenticity guide. He also became a sort of spiritual advisor to McMau, who began asking deeper, more profound questions about whether Johnsepar thought there were any positives to prison. ​“I remember…

Introduction Central planning — the idea that an economy can be rationally directed from the top down — has long appealed to reformers who seek to eliminate waste, inequality, and uncertainty. Its critics, however, have argued that no government can gather and process the vast, ever-changing information that markets generate spontaneously. Among the most forceful opponents of central planning were two economists of the Austrian School: Ludwig von Mises and Friedrich A. Hayek. Though allies, they approached the problem from distinct, complementary angles. Mises argued that without private property and market prices, rational economic calculation is impossible. Hayek deepened the…

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India officially concluded their T20 World Cup 2026 group stage with a perfect record, defeating the Netherlands by 17 runs in a high-scoring encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium on February 18, 2026. This victory marks India’s fourth consecutive win in Group A, as they head into the Super 8s with immense momentum as the only undefeated team in their pool. With this result, India clinches the top spot in Group A, effectively ending the first phase of their title defense with clinical precision in front of a massive Ahmedabad crowd.T20 World Cup 2026: Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya’s destructive finish…

What the Winnipeg Jets could be looking at heading into the NHL trade deadline? Daily Faceoff (youtube): David Pagnotta on The Sheet with Jeff Marek, talking about the Winnipeg Jets and what might be in store for them heading into the trade deadline and into the next season. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Marek: “Okay, there’s no update on Josh Morrissey right now. We’ll wait like everybody else. But your thoughts on, you know, either include Morrissey in this or don’t. Thoughts on what Kevin Cheveldayoff is facing here. Pagnotta: “I, well, I think first of all, just with respect, I mean,…

In one such case, 29 state attorney generals are pushing a California federal court to demand that the platforms make a number of changes immediately, before any trial, including forcing Meta to remove all accounts known to belong to users under 13 years of age.

The Bitcoin price remains in a narrow but pivotal trading range near $67,000–$68,000, with the market wrestling between sustained consolidation, escalating downside risk, and thematic narratives from technical and fundamentals that frame the near term.  Current live data tracking from Bitcoin Magazine Pro shows the Bitcoin price trading below $68,000, with slight declines over the last 24 hours reflecting a lack of dominant drivers in either direction. “Macro news has been closely correlated with crypto’s risk profile the last 12 months,” said Paul Howard, senior director at market maker Wincent, according to Bloomberg.  Howard said Bitcoin may enter a consolidation…

Fans are gearing up for the “Hannahversary” – a special to mark the show’s 20th anniversary.

By John Morris, updated February 18, 2026 The IDO market is showing renewed activity this week, with several new token sales attracting strong early attention from retail and mid-tier crypto funds. This Daily IDO market overview highlights how, despite the speculative excess of previous cycles appearing muted, investors are actively rotating into infrastructure-focused and AI-aligned projects. Today’s Daily IDO Digest reviews three newly launched IDOs, highlighting their core metrics, market positioning, and short-term expectations. AI Infrastructure Project AetherLayer Opens $1.8M Sale AetherLayer has officially launched its public IDO with a $1.8M hard cap, positioning itself within the fast-growing decentralized AI…

Jammu and Kashmir cricket team (X-Mithun Manhas) New Delhi: Having served as the head of the ad-hoc committee to run the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) till last September, BCCI president Mithun Manhas said that the cricket infrastructure in the state will grow faster once the state association is approved by the government. “Everything is ready with forming the state association. They have gone to the government for approval. Once they get it done, BCCI funds will be unlocked to improve the infrastructure in the state. Right now, they play at the Harbux Stadium in Srinagar and the College…