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Neal McDonough reveals that it was Tom Hanks ‘ inspirational words that inspired the cast of ‘Band of Brothers’ and even stopped a mutiny from happening. (YouTube) Neal McDonough, who has been an active part of the industry for years, recently looked back at his career and some of the most memorable moments. Recalling his changing encounter with Tom Hanks, the actor ended up revealing how the ‘Cast Away’ actor helped him and the entire cast on ‘Band of Brothers’ get in line to take their work more seriously.Neal McDonough remembers how Tom Hanks got them all to work togetherSince…

India vs Australia Hockey (Photo by HI) India’s FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign came to a heartbreaking end as Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on Sunday. With the result, Australia progressed by virtue of having scored more goals in the pool, while India will now play for fifth place.Australia started strongly and appeared to take the lead in the second minute through Grace Stewart, but India immediately reviewed the goal for dangerous play. The referral went India’s way and the goal was ruled out.The Hockeyroos continued to control possession and created…

CET Cell issues rules for institutional-level admissions to vacant seats The Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell has issued guidelines for colleges to fill seats that remain vacant after the completion of all Centralised Admission Process (CAP) rounds for courses under the Department of Technical Education.As per the notice, colleges can begin institutional-level admissions only after all CAP rounds are completed. The vacant seats must be filled according to Rule 13 of the information brochure.The CET Cell has clarified that admissions against these seats must be given strictly on the basis of the inter-se merit of eligible candidates.Maharashtra CET…

Cardano would need to more than triple from here just to get back to where it traded last autumn. A Meta AI price prediction says that round trip is on the table, and the model predicts $0.68 as its base case for the end of 2026. The wider range runs $0.55 to $0.85. Everything depends on two overhangs clearing into real scaling delivery. The first is technical. Ouroboros Leios targets a 10 to 65 times lift in Layer 1 throughput, with mainnet block production aimed at November 2026. Final Phase 1 delivery is set for the end of 2026. That…

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the threat of a fresh round of US economic sanctions as a “desperate” ploy and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran, Reuters reported on Sunday.Last week, US President Donald Trump announced a new campaign to increase the pressure on the Iranian economy, calling it “the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”. The US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce further punitive economic measures on Iran on Monday.Meanwhile, China said it continues to support a diplomatic end to the US-Iran war, in a delayed statement released…

A Guide To Accessible Learning All L&D Teams Need Accessibility in learning is often treated as a compliance requirement. Many organizations think about it only when they need captions, alt text, transcripts, or screen reader compatibility. While these elements are important, accessible learning is much broader than technical compliance. Accessible learning is about designing training so more people can participate fully, understand the material, and apply what they learn without unnecessary barriers. It supports employees with disabilities, neurodivergent learners, non-native speakers, remote workers, busy managers, mobile learners, and employees working in noisy or low-bandwidth environments. This matters because accessibility is…

Officers conducting a welfare check found the children in visibly soiled clothing and with untreated medical conditionsKeosha Hubbard-Woodson’s mug shotCredit: Gregg County JailNEED TO KNOWKeosha Hubbard-Woodson was arrested on Aug. 9 after police found her three kids living in unsafe conditions in Nacogdoches, TexasThe home reportedly had feces, trash and an insect infestation, and no running water or suitable beds for the childrenOfficers conducting a welfare check found the kids in visibly soiled clothing, with untreated medical conditionsA Texas mother was arrested after a welfare check revealed that her three kids were living in dirty and unsafe conditions.The mom of…

“That’s my trouble. I’m such a fool. I go dreaming about the wrong things.” Tyler-Marie Evans opens her debut with a reference to Hedy Lamarr’s 1938 breakout feature, Algiers. It’s the perfect overture for Pretty Babies, a film that chases the same flicker of old-studio romance through the grittiest of modern circumstances. Beneath the teenage road-trip setup is a timeless tale of wanting more than what life has to offer, and the material is rewired through a distinctly female lens. It’s a jaggedly beautiful, often devastating portrayal of girlhood in all its forms.Marie (Emily Alyn Lind) and Luna (Sadie Stanley) are best friends who spend their days dreaming of…

Businesses today are expected to do far more than produce goods, satisfy customers, and earn a profit. Increasingly, they are evaluated according to how well they address a growing list of social objectives, from environmental sustainability and labor standards to diversity initiatives and community engagement. To accommodate these expectations, an entire ecosystem of certifications, disclosure frameworks, and stakeholder scorecards has emerged. The appeal of these efforts is easy to understand. Consumers want more information about the companies they support, investors seek ways to identify long-term risks, and policymakers hope greater transparency will ensure better corporate behavior. Yet measuring something often…

Shoriful Islam delivered a stunning spell on Day 2 of the second Test between Australia and Bangladesh in Mackay on Sunday, August 23, as his career-best 7/48 helped bowl Australia out for 210. The left-arm pacer’s brilliance handed Bangladesh a valuable 146-run first-innings lead after the visitors had been dismissed for just 64.Shoriful Islam completes remarkable seven-wicket haulAustralia resumed their innings at 165/8 but managed only another 45 runs before being dismissed for 210 shortly before lunch. Shoriful completed his seven-wicket haul in style, trapping Cameron Green lbw for 67 with a sharply swinging yorker. Taijul Islam then wrapped up…