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The Toronto Maple Leafs failed attempt last year to acquire Brayden Schenn … Does the truth lie between three stories Nick Kypreos of the Toronto Star: There was talk that the St. Louis Blues didn’t want to trade Brayden Schenn to the Maple Leafs at the deadline last year for Easton Cowan and Ben Danford. They could look again to move either of those players, or one of their goalies, but it’s hard to see them being able to land a significant player, either a scoring winger or a puck-moving defenseman. Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas on 32 Thoughts:…

Kevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentGetty ImagesDebt charities say they are receiving an influx of calls as people worry their financial situation has slipped towards becoming unmanageable.The first weeks of January are usually the busiest time of year for helplines following a particularly expensive period.Advice charity StepChange said Monday was busier than any single day last year, and credit counselling service Money Wellness said a fifth of those accessing its services at the turn of the year did so between 22:00 and 03:00.Dave Murphy is working his way out of debt and said demands from creditors could have become overwhelming, but…

The number of Bitcoin addresses (bitcoin whales) holding at least 100 BTC has climbed to a new all-time high, according to on-chain data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro, pointing to continued accumulation among large holders despite some recent bitcoin price dips and broader crypto market volatility. The metric tracks the total number of unique Bitcoin addresses with balances of 100 BTC or more — a cohort commonly associated with so-called “bitcoin whales,” including high-net-worth individuals, funds, corporations, and long-term strategic holders.  The latest data shows the count has surpassed all previous peaks, extending a multi-year uptrend that has persisted across several…

The year 2025 is behind us now, but some cinematic gems and stellar performances from last year refuse to leave hearts and minds. Akshaye Khanna’s work on the Indian cinematic canvas in the year 2025 is certainly one of them. Most recently, he is being lauded for owning the screen with his role as Rehman Dakait in ‘Dhurandhar,’ and earlier this year, his performance as the cold-hearted Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in ‘Chahava’ left an indelible mark on the audience. Critics and fans highly praised both the films and Akshaye’s look as well as performances. And now, the person who created…

By Taylor Bell, updated January 9, 2026 The Asian cryptocurrency market is rapidly evolving, and initial DEX offerings (IDOs) have become a central focus for investors in China (CN), the Philippines (PH), and Vietnam (VN). As decentralized finance (DeFi) gains traction, tracking the right IDOs through an Asian IDO launches schedule can offer early access to promising projects and maximize potential returns. This article explores the latest IDO calendar for Asia, highlighting key dates, platforms, and trends for investors. The Rising Importance of IDOs in Asia IDOs, or Initial DEX Offerings, have gained popularity due to their ability to provide…

SA20 Commissioner Graeme Smith during the Betway SA20 Captain’s day prior to the start of season 4. Held at the Westin Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa on the 23rd December 2025. (Photo credit: Shaun Roy / Sportzpics for SA20) TimesofIndia.com in Durban: SA20 is in the middle of its fourth edition and the league commercially is having its best edition till date. The stadiums are full, investors are happy and the league is growing from strength to strength with every match. With hundreds, hat-tricks, Super Over and tight contests, quality of cricket has been right up there and League Commissioner…

A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from remaking the Head Start program, ordering officials to pause efforts to remove language linked to diversity, equity and inclusion from grant applications and to halt further layoffs within the federal Office of Head Start.The order was issued this week in a lawsuit filed in April against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other federal officials. The lawsuit argues that the administration is unlawfully dismantling Head Start by closing federal offices and laying off roughly half of the program’s staff, according to AP.The plaintiffs, a coalition of…

Q4 2025 broke crypto’s long-standing seasonal script. Instead of a year-end rally, the market sold off hard, dragging the total crypto market cap down to roughly $2.9 trillion. It pushed Bitcoin from October highs into the low-$80,000s. The new 99Bitcoins Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report, in collaboration with Crypto.com, frames the move as a risk-off “distributions” quarter – high volume, falling prices, and cautious positioning across spot ETFs and derivatives.  According to the report, “Investors this quarter were more focused on preserving their capital than trying to trade the market.” In 99Bitcoins’ estimate, total crypto market cap fell…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage In the past three months, the non-fungible token market has suffered a brutal meltdown that left many traders losing interest in NFT collections, particularly the blue-chip NFTs. In an attempt to bring back NFT hype, Magic Eden has launched digital gift packs. The NFT marketplace users can now easily send NFT packs or collectible packs to friends, community members, or anyone with a supported wallet address. Magic Eden Drops NFT Gift Packs In a January 08 blog post, Magic Eden confirmed that it has activated the NFT…

EUR/USD prolonged its agony throughout the week, poising to print losses of 0.70%, as it fell 0.20% on Friday, despite the release of mixed economic data in the US. In the European Union, Retail Sales exceeded forecasts, but traders’ focus remains around the dynamics of the US and the Dollar. The pair trades at 1.1636 after hitting a daily peak of 1.1662.Euro remains under pressure despite mixed US data, as investors stay focused on Dollar dynamicsDecember’s US Nonfarm Payroll figures were mixed as the economy added 50K jobs, below forecast for a 60K increase, also below November’s 64K print. Nevertheless,…