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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 witnessed a sensational night in Pallekele as Sri Lanka stormed into the Super 8 stage with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Australia. The hero of the evening was opener Pathum Nissanka, whose breathtaking unbeaten century sent fans into a frenzy and sealed a memorable triumph.Australia post competitive 181 after a strong startAfter winning the toss and opting to bowl, Sri Lanka faced an early challenge as Australia’s top order came out firing. Captain Mitchell Marsh smashed 54 off 27 deliveries, while Travis Head struck a blistering 56 off 29 balls. The pair shared…

Predicting where some of the top NHL trade targets could end up Chris Johnston and James Mirtle of The Athletic: Looking at the some of the top NHL trade targets and predicting where they could end up – part 4. Robert Thomas – C – St. Louis Blues – Johnston predicts the Los Angeles Kings as they look for a top center to replace the retiring Anze Kopitar. Have their first-round picks and young players/prospects. Mirtle predicts the Carolina Hurricanes, who have two first-round picks this year. Shane Wright – C – Seattle Kraken – Johnston predicts the Winnipeg Jets…

The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a “significant rise” in personal allowances.

The Payjoin Foundation, a U.S. organization advancing the development of Bitcoin privacy software protocols, has just received 501(c)(3) Status, enabling tax-deductible charitable contributions for some U.S. taxpayers.  “Receiving 501(c)(3) status establishes a framework to sustain the Payjoin Dev Kit and future developments,” said Dan Gould, Executive Director of Payjoin Foundation. “It allows us to prioritize the development of infrastructure designed to endure, accountable to the public interest.” Payjoin Foundation is a nonprofit research and development organization maintaining the Payjoin Dev Kit. It is dedicated to developing and distributing open-source software and standards that improve privacy, security, and usability in peer-to-peer…

The FBI says it recovered a DNA sample from the glove, which was found in a field a few miles from Guthrie’s home.

By John Morris, updated February 16, 2026 The launchpad segment of the crypto market is showing renewed momentum this February 2026, with crypto launchpad projects attracting renewed attention from both retail and strategic investors. After several months of selective fundraising and tighter token models, new projects are once again entering the market with clearer tokenomics, lower initial valuations, and structured participation requirements. For retail investors and early-stage participants, this week presents opportunities across 4 major narratives: AI infrastructure, blockchain gaming, cross-chain DeFi, and real-world asset tokenization. Below is a structured overview of the key launchpad projects going live in the…

England’s Will Jacks (AP Photo/Bikas Das) Will Jacks produced a blistering all-round display as England cricket team defeated Italy national cricket team by 24 runs to book their place in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, in their Group C fixture at Eden Gardens on Monday.Asked to bat first, England surged past the 200-mark for the first time in this edition, finishing on 202 for 7. The charge was led by Jacks, whose explosive unbeaten 53 came off just 22 balls and included four sixes and three fours. His late assault rescued England after they had…

Foreign funding to United States colleges crossed the $5.2 billion mark in 2025, according to data released by the US Department of Education. More than half of this amount went to a small group of elite institutions, with Carnegie Mellon University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the top of the list.The department also launched a new public portal to track these inflows, describing it in a press release as an effort to increase transparency and simplify institutional compliance with federal disclosure rules. The numbers are large.A new federal lens on foreign moneyUnder Section 117 of the Higher Education…

Bitcoin continues to fight for direction, as BTC USD trades near $68.7k. Bitcoin continues to remain 40-50% below its ATH, pulled down by persistent outflows from US Spot ETFs and dangerously thin liquidity. Meanwhile, banking giant Standard Chartered has officially slashed its price predictions for Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Solana. “We think ETF holders are more likely to sell for now, driving further downside pressure,” said Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research. If you have looked at your portfolio recently and felt a sinking feeling, you aren’t alone in watching the sea of red. Market Cap…

Enjoyed this article? Share it with your friends! A major US payments and financial technology company, Fiserv, has introduced a new settlement system designed for businesses that work with digital assets. The platform, called INDX, allows these companies to move US dollars at any time, without waiting for regular banking hours, according to an announcement released on February 12.It runs continuously throughout the year and uses a single custodial account to support instant transfers, which can make it easier for exchanges and trading firms to handle their cash needs. Did you know? Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto?…