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Nick Digilio has been a movie critic for 40 years, for many of those years on WGN radio, now with a popular podcast and hosting screenings in Chicago. And I’ve been talking to him about movies for 25 of those years. I still remember our first conversation, which included a discussion of “Donnie Darko” and the mid-century Hollywood director Douglas Sirk. He usually interviews me, but in honor of his new book, 40 Years, 40 Films, we switched, and I got to interview him. In the book, he discusses one favorite film from each year since he began reviewing, provides details…

In a stunning development, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz dropped out of the 2026 gubernatorial race after his state was exposed for massive fraud in taxpayer-funded childcare programs. The Trump administration has halted federal childcare funding nationwide while it investigates the scope of fraud.   Independent journalists like Nick Shirley have been exposing what looks like a massive scam in taxpayer-funded childcare programs. Shirley and his team visited addresses listed as childcare centers in Minnesota — places supposedly serving vulnerable kids — and found empty lots, abandoned buildings, or no sign of any children being cared for.   Some of these operations have…

Brisbane Heat will face the Sydney Sixers in match number 40 of the Big Bash League. This article provides detailed information on the BRH vs SYS preview, live streaming, Pitch and weather report, head-to-head stats, and records for this particular match. Brisbane Heat would eye a spot in the finals of the ongoing edition of the Big Bash League courtesy of a win against the Sydney Sixers and would be confident of accomplishing this goal after a come-from-behind win against the Hobart Hurricanes. Like the Heat, their opponent Sydney Sixers, would also hope to book their spot in the knock…

The New York Rangers won’t be offering Artemi Panarin a contract extension Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: The New York Rangers released a statement that they are going to retool and not rebuild. GM Chris Drury met with their team leaders individually, and then the team as a whole, according to sources. Sources added that Artemi Panarin was told that he won’t be getting an extension offer from the Rangers, and that they’ll work with his agent, Paul Theofanous, to facilitate a trade, if possible, to wherever he’d like to go. Only Artemi Panarin knows where he’d waive a trade too…

Faisal IslamEconomics editorReutersShoppers on Oxford Street during the Boxing Day salesA new year, a new beginning.The latest monthly figures on the economy hardly confirm a change of gear, but nor do they back up the worst doom-mongers claiming decline and recession. It is neither doom nor boom, but a new year makes an opportunity to wipe the slate clean on policy, on a sense of certainty, and perhaps above all, the vibes in the economy.There is one chart that might explain quite a lot about both the state of and the prospects for the UK economy. And it might say…

Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, has eliminated Bitcoin from his flagship Greed & Fear model portfolio, citing concerns that developments in quantum computing could pose an existential threat to the cryptocurrency’s cryptographic foundations. In the latest edition of the widely followed newsletter, Wood confirmed that Jefferies has removed its entire 10% Bitcoin allocation, replacing it with a split allocation of 5% to physical gold and 5% to gold-mining equities, according to Bloomberg.  The strategist said the move reflects rising uncertainty over whether Bitcoin can maintain its role as a long-term store of value in the face…

Mark Savage Music CorrespondentSienna RoseSienna Rose has almost three million monthly listeners on SpotifySienna Rose is having a good month. Three of her dusky, jazz-infused soul songs are in Spotify’s Viral Top 50. The most popular, a dreamy ballad called Into the Blue, has been played more than five million times.If she continues on this trajectory, Rose could become one of the year’s hottest new stars. There’s only one problem: all the signs indicate she’s not real.Streaming service Deezer, which has developed tools to tackle AI music, told the BBC that “many of her albums and songs on the platform…

By Ginger Perry, updated January 16, 2026 FXSI is continuing to strengthen its profile among South African traders as its platform gains wider exposure across different segments of the local trading community. From active retail participants to higher-volume and VIP-style investors, FXSI is increasingly viewed as a platform with both current relevance and longer-term development potential. South Africa remains one of the most mature online trading markets on the continent, with traders who are accustomed to global platforms and evolving technology standards. In this context, FXSI’s growing presence is linked less to short-term visibility and more to how its trading…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi steadied the innings with calm assurance. He began to open up during the eighth over, smashing 15 runs off Iqbal Hossain Emon to push India to 42 for 2. The innings hit another speed bump when Vihaan Malhotra was dismissed for 7 in the 10th over by Md Azizul Hakim Tamim, leaving India 53 for 3 at the end of the powerplay.Sooryavanshi, however, continued to shine. In the 13th over, the 14-year-old brought up a stunning half-century off just 30 balls. At 14 years and 296 days, he became the youngest player in history to…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the JEE Main 2026 January session admit card. Candidates who have registered for the exam can now download their hall ticket from the official website jeemain.nta.ac.in using their application number and date of birth. The admit card is mandatory for entry into the examination centre, and no candidate will be allowed to appear for the exam without it. The January session of JEE Main 2026 will be held from January 21 to January 29, 2026, while the second session is scheduled from April 2 to April 9, 2026. Students are advised to…