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James Van Der Beek is being remembered as a “sweet, gentle soul” and a “giant” following his death aged 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.The American actor, famous for his roles in hit ’90s TV series Dawson’s Creek and movies including Varsity Blues, went public with his diagnosis in late 2024.”Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning,” his wife Kimberly announced via his Instagram page.”He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace. There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come.”For now…

The saddest shorts are sometimes the most absorbing, and two of the best of the festival focused on the weight of navigating elderly care and dementia through wildly different approaches. Stephen P. Neary’s Living with a Visionary does this through animation, the kind that looks and feels like it was taken straight from a storybook, but with a much heftier tale than any children’s story. With James Cromwell’s voice as narrator, the beauty of coping through fantasy and the heartbreak that comes with watching an older couple navigate the harsh realities of illness and the medical industry are both emphasized with grace. Almost as though to…

Social Security is drifting toward a cliff, and Congress keeps pretending the shortfall will fix itself. It won’t. Absent reform, benefits will be cut across the board by roughly 23 percent within six years. That outcome would harm retirees who depend on Social Security the most — while barely affecting the living standards of those who do not need financial support in old age.  There is a better option: reduce distributions to the wealthiest retirees, preserving them for those most dependent on benefits.  This should not be a radical idea. Government income transfers should be targeted to those who need…

San Mateo, CA and Chicago, IL, Feb. 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New data from both Circana and B-Stock reveals the age of smartphones traded-in reached an all-time high during the 2025 upgrade cycle, with most devices being three generations back or older. The data also shows that despite aging trade-in inventory, pre-owned smartphones are in high demand globally, and gaining trust amongst consumers as more OEMs and mobile carriers invest in Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) programs. Circana data shows that as of October 2025, approximately 11% of U.S. consumers own a pre-owned smartphone, with roughly 30% of those being certified…

The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai witnessed a Caribbean carnival on February 11, 2026, as the West Indies dismantled England by 30 runs in a high-stakes Group C encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. In a match defined by raw power and tactical spin, the Windies overcame a disastrous start to post a formidable 196/6, ultimately bowling England out for 166. The victory not only sent the Mumbai crowd into a frenzy but also signaled the West Indies’ intent to reclaim their throne as the kings of the shortest format.Sherfane Rutherford’s brutal assault resurrects the West Indies against EnglandThe…

As NHL Players prepare to play in the Olympics for their respective countries, there is still a lot of talk in Edmonton about Leon Draisaitl’s comments on his team’s performance heading into the break. Edmonton Oilers Enter Olympic Break Searching for Answers The Oilers superstar was asked about his team’s play following Edmonton’s 4-3 loss to the Calgary Flames, the team’s third in a row heading into the Olympic Break. Draisaitl called a spade a spade and said it wasn’t good enough. “Just giving up too many goals. Can’t defend. Penalty kill is not great. But there are many things that are…

Charles Brohiri travelled without buying a ticket on 112 train journeys over a period of nearly two years.

Standard Chartered and B2C2, a global provider of institutional liquidity for digital assets, announced a strategic partnership in hopes of improving institutional access to crypto markets. The collaboration brings together Standard Chartered’s global banking infrastructure with B2C2’s liquidity across spot and options trading, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.  Under the agreement, B2C2 will provide its institutional clients like asset managers, hedge funds, corporates, and family offices with direct connectivity and liquidity access to Standard Chartered’s banking network and settlement services.  The partnership is designed to deliver a streamlined experience by integrating regulated banking services with institutional-grade crypto…

Actress Lisa Riley is among those giving evidence to the inquest of her late Strictly dance partner.

Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan (AP) Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott described his side’s defeat to South Africa as “devastating”, admitting the narrow loss in a dramatic T20 World Cup contest would linger with his players. The Proteas edged Afghanistan after a gripping encounter that required two Super Overs, leaving South Africa relieved and Afghanistan heartbroken in one of the most remarkable matches since the tournament began in 2007. Addressing the media after the game on Wednesday, Trott reflected on the emotional toll of back-to-back defeats in a demanding group.Abhishek Sharma in hospital – latest on his recovery and…