Author: kumbhorg

In 2003, a Sal­vador Dalí draw­ing was stolen from Rik­ers Island, one of the most for­mi­da­ble pris­ons in the Unit­ed States. That the inci­dent has nev­er been used as the basis for a major motion pic­ture seems inex­plic­a­ble, at least until you learn the details. A screen­writer would have to adapt it as not a stan­dard heist movie but a com­e­dy of errors, begin­ning with the very con­cep­tion of the crime. It seems that a few Rik­ers guards con­spired sur­rep­ti­tious­ly to replace the art­work, which hung on a lob­by wall, with a fake. Unfor­tu­nate­ly for them, they made a less-than-con­vinc­ing…

The spookiest aspect of October 2025 isn’t Halloween, it’s Mercury retrograde.On Oct. 21 —  the same day as the new moon in Libra — Mercury in Scorpio begins to slow down and refocus its energy on the events unfolding before us.  Since this cosmic phenomenon is happening on the day of the new moon in Libra, relationships, money and friendships might be the focal point of the journey. There could be makeups, breakups and shakeups to the foundation of partnerships — also, false starts to new beginnings.  We call this period pre-retrograde because in the two weeks before the actual retrograde…

Amidst this year’s grand line-up of London Film Festival galas, a treasure trove of titles awaited discovery: BFI restorations, archival interventions, unlikely big hitters and works of radical experimentation all made their mark. What’s certain is that London’s repertory cinemas will have no shortage of upcoming masterful, redefining work. A strong thread in this year’s programme was reinterpreting women on screen – from Lucile Hadžihalilović’s The Ice Tower to Kristen Stewart’s cutting directorial debut The Chronology of Water and, of course, Lynne Ramsay’s highly anticipated Die My Love – but as all seasoned cinemagoers know, the best part of any festival experience is sourcing the unexpected. Finding smaller,…

Owing to the ongoing federal government shutdown, a number of key US economic data releases are currently unavailable. The Federal Reserve, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Census Bureau have suspended or delayed various updates. Consequently, the Business Conditions Monthly indicators will be unavailable until normal data publication resumes. Discussion, September–October 2025 Although the September 2025 CPI will be released on October 24, the exigencies of publishing deadlines require the Business Conditions Monthly to be issued before its release. Nevertheless, the following comments are germane to the ongoing macroeconomic discussion.  Amid the ongoing government…

There was no place for the consistent middle-order batter Sarfaraz Khan when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the India A squads for the upcoming two unofficial Test matches against South Africa A. The surprising omission has left many fans and cricket pundits questioning the rationale behind the selection, especially considering Sarfaraz’s recent form and improvements.Sarfaraz Khan snub sparks fan outrage as BCCI announces India A squad for South Africa tourThe India A squad announcement for the two four-day matches against South Africa A included Rishabh Pant as captain, who is recovering from a fractured foot…

The new NHL season has opened with a highly anticipated rookie class, and oddsmakers are already signaling a tight race for the Calder Memorial Trophy. BetMGM’s Sportsbook early lines show a mix of generational potential and refined collegiate polish among the top contenders. While several names stand out, one player has clearly captured the spotlight as the frontrunner. Ivan Demidov enters his first NHL season with the weight of expectation and the betting public behind him. The former SKA St. Petersburg standout brings elite skill, creativity, and vision that have scouts calling him one of the most NHL-ready Russian forwards…

Michael Sheils McNameeBusiness reporterGetty ImagesUK government borrowing in September hit the highest level for the month in five years, official figures show, highlighting the challenges facing the chancellor ahead of next month’s Budget.Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was £20.2bn in September, up £1.6bn from the same month last year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.A rise in debt interest payments offset the increased amount the government had raised through tax and national insurance, the ONS said. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is widely expected to raise taxes in November’s Budget in order to meet her…

Bitcoin price is holding steady around $111,000 after a turbulent few weeks, but TD Cowen analysts project that the bitcoin price could reach $141,000 by December.  In a note released Monday, the firm highlighted the recent crypto market crash and recovery as a testament to the resilience of the broader crypto and bitcoin ecosystem. The flash crash earlier this month triggered roughly $19 billion in liquidations, the largest single-day event in crypto history. Despite the scale of the sell-off, TD Cowen noted that most exchanges remained operational with minimal disruption, demonstrating the market’s ability to absorb shocks, according to The…

Ana Faguy,James FitzGerald andNardine SaadGetty ImagesThe pair’s divorce was finalised in 2007The ex-husband of pop star Britney Spears gives new details on the pair’s tense relationship in his new memoir You Thought You Knew.Kevin Federline, her one-time backing dancer, presents a picture of Spears’s allegedly erratic behaviour as a wife and mother, and says he continues to have concerns for her wellbeing.Spears has spoken out against the book, which will be published on Tuesday, and accuses Federline of trying to profit from his association with her.What does the book say about Spears?Federline makes a number of allegations against Spears, in…