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Rebel Wilson Appears in Australian Court for Defamation Trial
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Rebel Wilson Appears in Australian Court for Defamation Trial

Actress Rebel Wilson has appeared in an Australian court to defend herself against a defamation lawsuit filed by another actress. The case centers on social media posts and claims made by Wilson, which the plaintiff's legal team has described as 'malicious concoctions'.

Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Steps Down as Chairman
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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Steps Down as Chairman

Reed Hastings, co-founder of Netflix, is stepping down from his role as chairman after 29 years with the company. His departure marks a significant leadership change for the streaming giant, with some reports noting a drop in stock value following the announcement.

Daredevil: Born Again Revives Iconic Rivalries
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Daredevil: Born Again Revives Iconic Rivalries

The series 'Daredevil: Born Again' is bringing back the iconic rivalry between Matt Murdock, Wilson Fisk, and Bullseye, a quality praised from the Netflix series, which has become even more intriguing after the latest episode.

Amanda Batula and West Wilson Confirm Dating Amid 'Summer House' Drama
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Amanda Batula and West Wilson Confirm Dating Amid 'Summer House' Drama

Ciara Miller reportedly uncovered a video of 'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson before their hookup announcement, adding to the love triangle conspiracy theory. Now, Amanda and West have confirmed they are dating, leading to further drama and potential changes for the 'Summer House' cast.

Iran Rejects US Talks While White House Confirms Peace Plan Elements; Gold Holds Gain Amid Negotiations
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Iran Rejects US Talks While White House Confirms Peace Plan Elements; Gold Holds Gain Amid Negotiations

Tehran has rejected reports of direct talks with the US, instead laying out its own terms to end the conflict, while the White House acknowledges 'elements of truth' to Washington offering a peace plan, further complicating ongoing back-channel diplomacy. Gold prices have held gains following reports of US negotiations aimed at ending the Iran War.

Ikubese urges political office holders to serve, not enrich themselves
Politicsvanguard-ng1mo ago

Ikubese urges political office holders to serve, not enrich themselves

By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former presidential aspirant and convener of the YesWeFit Revolutionary Movement, Dr. Thomas-Wilson Ikubese, has urged political office holders in Nigeria to use their positions to serve the people rather than as avenues for personal enrichment. Ikubese made the remarks while appearing as a guest on Sunrise Daily, a breakfast current affairs […] The post Ikubese urges political office holders to serve, not enrich themselves appeared first on Vanguard News.

Enoch Burke Seeks Appeal Against School Ban
Politicsirish-independent1mo ago

Enoch Burke Seeks Appeal Against School Ban

Jailed schoolteacher Enoch Burke is seeking permission from the Court of Appeal to challenge a High Court judgment issued almost three years ago that banned him from Wilson’s Hospital School.

Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Where will Victoria’s new homes be built? Competing Liberal and Labor visions are as much about politics as planning

Jess Wilson’s housing plan offers little that is truly new – but Jacinta Allan claims it draws a line through Melbourne and locks millennials out Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A genuine policy contest has finally broken out over housing in Victoria – but it is as much about politics as it is about planning. The opposition leader, Jess Wilson, on Wednesday announced a plan to expand Melbourne’s capital city zone – effectively expanding the CBD to take in Colling...

Tim Wilson Walks Back RBA Mandate Suggestion
PoliticsThe Guardian2mo ago

Tim Wilson Walks Back RBA Mandate Suggestion

Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson has retracted his suggestion that the Liberal Party would reconsider the Reserve Bank of Australia's full employment mandate, following accusations of 'extreme ideology'.

Kyle Cooke Kisses Meghan King, Sparks Reality TV Dating Drama
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Kyle Cooke Kisses Meghan King, Sparks Reality TV Dating Drama

Reality TV star Kyle Cooke was photographed kissing Meghan King, igniting a new wave of dating drama. The incident has caused a stir among fans and his ex-partner Amanda Batula, who has since commented on their relationship status.

Ciara Miller Addresses Rumors of Becoming the Next Bachelorette
Cultureenews2d ago

Ciara Miller Addresses Rumors of Becoming the Next Bachelorette

"Summer House" star Ciara Miller has responded to speculation about whether she will be the next Bachelorette, stating that she is not ready to hand out roses. This comes after a recent love triangle scandal involving her ex West Wilson and former BFF Amanda Batula.

New Songs Released in Tribute to a 'New Squad'
CultureYahoo16d ago

New Songs Released in Tribute to a 'New Squad'

John Wilson notes the emergence of new songs dedicated to a 'new squad,' expressing appreciation for these musical tributes. The specific nature of the squad (e.g., sports team, political group) is not detailed.

Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson Reportedly End Engagement
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Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson Reportedly End Engagement

Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson have reportedly ended their engagement, with sources indicating the split occurred during a difficult time for Osbourne following her father's passing, though the door for reconciliation may not be fully shut.

Finding BTS when they needed them
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Finding BTS when they needed them

Among fans of BTS, known collectively as Army, there is a saying shared across the fandom: You find BTS when you need them. For British fan Maxine Wilson, the phrase feels literal.

WNBA Free Agency Expected to Be Highly Influential
WorldYahoo1mo ago

WNBA Free Agency Expected to Be Highly Influential

Many WNBA players, including stars like A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier, and Breanna Stewart, structured their contracts to become free agents this year, setting the stage for a significant free agency period.

List of US Congress Members Supporting Bill to Designate Polisario as Terrorist Group Expands
Politicsmorocco-world-news1mo ago

List of US Congress Members Supporting Bill to Designate Polisario as Terrorist Group Expands

Rabat – The number of US representatives in support of a congressional bill seeking to designate Polisario as a terrorist group is growing. Congressman Don Bacon added his name to the list of signatories on Tuesday, weeks after Representative Zachary Nun also joined the cosponsors on February 24. Congressman Joe Wilson officially introduced the bill […] The post List of US Congress Members Supporting Bill to Designate Polisario as Terrorist Group Expands appeared first on Morocco World News.

Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest
PoliticsThe Guardianle-figaro1mo ago2 sources

Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest

The war in the Middle East continues to escalate, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries in under 10 hours. Israeli and US warplanes launched a fresh wave of strikes across Iran, while US allies in the Gulf states are under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s head of international news, Jamie Wilson Continue reading...

Lululemon Founder Blasts Board Again Amid Stock Collapse
Businesszerohedge1mo ago

Lululemon Founder Blasts Board Again Amid Stock Collapse

Lululemon Founder Blasts Board Again Amid Stock Collapse Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson blasted the board in a fiery message to shareholders earlier and ramped up calls for activism as the athletic apparel retailer is set for a lost year, lagging behind competitors, losing market share, and entangled in multiple see-through-leggings quality-control controversies with customers. The nearly 70% collapse in Lululemon's market capitalization from its late-2023 peak of $5...

Why China’s path to ‘financial superpower’ status could begin in Hong Kong
FinanceSCMP1mo ago

Why China’s path to ‘financial superpower’ status could begin in Hong Kong

When Wilson Chan Fung-cheung joined Hong Kong’s banking industry as a foreign-exchange trader more than four decades ago, his work involved US dollars, UK pounds, Japanese yen and various European and Asian currencies – but not Chinese yuan. “Back then, there was no yuan trading at all as, in fact, the internationalisation of the yuan only started in 2009,” recalled Chan, who has worked for various Chinese banks. Beijing’s decision that year to promote its currency for wider use in trade,...

Tufts Scholar Targeted by Trump Admin Returns to Turkey
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Tufts Scholar Targeted by Trump Admin Returns to Turkey

A Tufts University graduate, Rumeysa Ozturk, who was targeted by the Trump administration for deportation, has returned to Turkey following a legal battle. The pro-Palestinian scholar had been subject to an immigration push by the DHS.

Angel Studios Expands 2026 Slate with New Films
Culturedeadline6d ago

Angel Studios Expands 2026 Slate with New Films

Angel Studios has announced five new films for its 2026 slate, including the thriller 'Runner' starring Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson, a reboot of 'Angel And The Badman' with Tommy Lee Jones, and a Milton Hershey biopic.

WRC Rejects Whistleblower Claim at Wilson's Hospital School
Politicsirish-independent16d ago

WRC Rejects Whistleblower Claim at Wilson's Hospital School

The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has rejected a claim of penalization brought by a worker at Wilson's Hospital School, who alleged financial and governance irregularities at the institution embroiled in a separate high-profile legal dispute.

Sublime Announces First New Album in 30 Years, 'Until The Sun Explodes'
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Sublime Announces First New Album in 30 Years, 'Until The Sun Explodes'

Sublime has announced 'Until The Sun Explodes,' their first new album in 30 years, featuring Jakob Nowell, son of Bradley Nowell, alongside founding members Eric Wilson and Bud Gaugh, with the collection including features from Bad Brains' H.R., Pennywise guitarist Fletcher Dragge, G. Love and FIDLAR.

'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Continues to Receive High Rotten Tomatoes Scores
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'Daredevil: Born Again' Season 2 Continues to Receive High Rotten Tomatoes Scores

The highly-anticipated second season of 'Daredevil: Born Again' has debuted to high scores and reviews, including double near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores, breaking an all-time record and with executive producers discussing political parallels and teasing a Thunderbolts* reference.

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana
CultureThe Guardian1mo ago

Soul to Soul review – joyous 1971 concert film captures Black American stars’ emotional return to Ghana

Restored documentary records a historic independence day show in Accra, with electrifying performances from Tina Turner, Wilson Pickett and more This exuberant, distinctively high-minded documentary, now restored, comes from the Oscar-winning though now somewhat overlooked film-maker Denis Sanders, made just one year after his renowned 1970 film Elvis: That’s the Way It Is, about Elvis Presley in Las Vegas. Soul to Soul is a record of an epic independence day concert in Accra, Ghana, in 1971,...

Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song

Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’ One hopes for a calm and dignified demeanour from our leaders but it seems Australia’s politicians just can’t resist the opportunity to break into song. The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, on Wednesday offered up his satirical version of Billy Joel’s 1989 classic We Didn’t Start the Fire, thus reminding us of some of Australian politicians’ greatest hits. Co...

Panics, Politics, & Power: America's 3 Experiments With Central Banks
Financezerohedge2mo ago

Panics, Politics, & Power: America's 3 Experiments With Central Banks

Panics, Politics, & Power: America's 3 Experiments With Central Banks Authored by Andrew Moran via The Epoch Times, The Federal Reserve, established more than a century ago, is the United States’ third experiment with central banking. For much of its existence, the institution maintained a low public profile. Only after the 2008 global financial crisis did the Fed begin communicating more openly, introducing post-meeting press conferences and allowing monetary policymakers to engage more frequently with the media. Greater transparency, however, has brought greater scrutiny. Public sentiment toward the Fed and its leadership has fluctuated over the years. Today, YouGov polling suggests the central bank is viewed favorably by 44 percent of Americans and unfavorably by 18 percent. If the Fed pursues a series of reforms, it will have “another great 100 years,” said Kevin Warsh, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the institution’s next chair. Comparable to past central banks, Warsh said, the current Federal Reserve System is beginning to lose the consent of the governed. “You can think about the Jacksonians of prior times say that the central bank seems like they’re trying to focus and they’re all preoccupied with those special interests on the East Coast, and they’ve lost track of what’s happening to us in the center of the country,” Warsh said in a July 2025 interview with the Hoover Institution’s Peter Robinson. “It’s a version of what worries me today.” What happened in the past, and why is it relevant to today’s central bank? The First Bank of the United States In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the United States faced a series of immense economic disruptions, forcing the nation’s architects to rebuild the economy. The objective was to lower inflation, restore the value of the nation’s currency, repay war debt, and revive the economy. Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the Treasury under the new Constitution, proposed establishing a national bank modeled on the Bank of England. Hamilton stated that a U.S. version would perform various duties, including issuing paper money, serving as the government’s fiscal agent, and protecting public funds. Not everyone shared Hamilton’s ebullience over a central bank. Thomas Jefferson, for example, feared that such an institution would not serve the nation’s best interests. Additionally, Jefferson and other critics argued that the Constitution did not grant the government the authority to create these entities. Nevertheless, Congress enacted legislation to establish the Bank of the United States. President George Washington then signed the bill in February 1791. Two of America's founding fathers: Thomas Jefferson (L) and Alexander Hamilton. The White House While bank officials did not conduct monetary policy as modern central banks do, they did influence the supply of money and credit, as well as interest rates. The entity managed the money supply by controlling when to redeem or retain state‑bank notes. If it sought to tighten credit, it would require payment in gold or silver, thereby draining state banks’ reserves and limiting their ability to issue new notes. If it wanted to expand credit, it simply held on to those notes, boosting state‑bank reserves and enabling them to lend more. By 1811, the national bank’s charter expired. While there had been discussions of allowing it to continue maintaining operations, Congress—both chambers—voted against renewing its mandate by a single vote. Its closure came shortly before the War of 1812, which fueled inflation and weakened the currency. Second Bank of the United States Lawmakers believed another central bank was critical at a time of fiscal, inflationary, and trade pressures. Congress used a similar 20-year model to produce the Second Bank of the United States, headed by Nicholas Biddle. The second incarnation had a federal charter, was privately owned, and was tasked with regulating state banks (with gold and silver for note redemption). President James Madison, who opposed the first central bank on constitutional grounds, supported the new institution out of financial necessity. Its creation stabilized credit and brought down inflation. However, by the 1830s, the bank faced strong opposition, particularly from President Andrew Jackson. Labeled the Bank War, Jackson engaged in a years-long initiative to dissolve the central bank. Jackson claimed the national bank was a tool for the wealthy eastern elite and a threat to self-government. “The Jacksonians described themselves as conscious hard-money men who supported the rigid discipline of the gold standard, yet they opposed the newly powerful national Bank because it restrained the expansion of credit and, thus, thwarted robust economic expansion,” author William Greider wrote in “Secrets of the Temple.” In 1832, Jackson vetoed legislation to recharter the bank four years early, delivering a fiery message that historians say was one of the most important vetoes in the nation’s history. “It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes. Distinctions in society will always exist under every just government,” Jackson wrote. “There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. If it would confine itself to equal protection, and, as Heaven does its rains, shower its favors alike on the high and the low, the rich and the poor, it would be an unqualified blessing. In the act before me, there seems to be a wide and unnecessary departure from these just principles.” The charter expired in 1836, leading to the panic of 1837. An economic crisis unfolded, leading to bank failures, business bankruptcies, rising unemployment, and contracting credit. While the collapse of the central bank is often considered a leading cause, the British also urged London banks to reduce credit to American merchants, causing a sharp drop in global trade. As the smoke cleared and dust settled, it was not until the 1840s that the United States embarked on a historic economic recovery, now known as the Free Banking Era. Banking was decentralized, and finance was largely unregulated. Despite an erratic financial system, the U.S. economy grew rapidly: agricultural production accelerated, railroads were built, and the country expanded westward. Additionally, deflation was paramount throughout most of the economic expansion. The Federal Reserve System The panic of 1907 led to the creation of the Federal Reserve System. Following years of heavy borrowing, speculative commodities investments (mainly copper), and enormous stock market gains, a financial crisis was brewing. The event nearly brought down the U.S. banking system. J.P. Morgan, a financier, intervened and emulated the actions of modern central banks. He met with the nation’s top bankers, facilitated emergency loans to financial institutions, and backed stockbrokers. The damage had been done as the United States fell into a year-long recession, marked by high unemployment and widespread bank failures. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors seal in Washington on Oct. 29, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Washington realized that it could not rely on private bailouts to prevent sharp downturns. Sen. Nelson Aldrich (R-R.I.) is widely regarded as one of the chief architects of the modern Federal Reserve System. In 1910, Aldrich hosted the famous Jekyll Island meetings, a gathering of U.S. officials and bankers, to discuss the blueprint of a new central bank. While the initial draft laid the foundation for the institution, the official Federal Reserve Act was drafted by President Woodrow Wilson, Rep. Carter Glass (D-Va.), and H. Parker Willis, an economist on the House Banking Committee. The new system was a public-private hybrid, with the federal government firmly in charge, and bankers running the regional reserve banks. “It was Wilson’s great compromise,” wrote Greider, “creating a hybrid institution that mixed private and public control, an approach without precedent at the time.” The legislation triggered a contentious political debate over the extent of its independence from the Treasury and the degree of authority delegated to policymakers over currency issuance. Days before Christmas, the bill cleared both chambers and was signed into law by Wilson on Dec. 23. “Wilson’s conviction that he had struck the right moderate balance seemed confirmed, however, by the reactions to his legislation,” Greider noted. “It was attacked by both extremes—the ‘radicals’ from the Populist states and the bankers in Wall Street and elsewhere.” Since its inception in 1913, the modern Federal Reserve has undergone numerous changes and has gained greater power. The New Deal, for instance, allowed the Fed to become the lender of last resort as Washington learned the central bank could not prevent bank failures. In 1951, the Treasury-Fed Accord restored central bank independence after the Federal Reserve had been forced to keep interest rates artificially low throughout the Second World War. Congress then enacted the Federal Reserve Reform Act in 1977, establishing the dual mandate of promoting maximum employment and maintaining price stability. 2026 and Beyond Over the past 50 years, the Fed has undergone modest changes, including the issuance of forward guidance and the disclosure of emergency lending facilities. But while each new regime has nibbled around the edges, Warsh has suggested he could effect substantial reforms at the central bank. “Until there’s regime change at the Fed and new people running the Fed, a new operating framework, they’re stuck with their old mistakes,” Warsh told Fox Business Network in October 2025. “Bygones aren’t just bygones.” Tyler Durden Wed, 02/18/2026 - 16:20