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  • Here’s what’s worth streaming in January 2026 -3-

    Here’s what’s worth streaming in January 2026 -3-

    There’s “Girl Taken” (Jan. 8), a British psychological thriller about twin sisters whose lives are shattered after one is abducted; “Coldwater” (Jan. 9), another psychological thriller, this one starring Andrew Lincoln (“The Walking Dead”)…

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  • Double-Edged Sword of Social Media

    Double-Edged Sword of Social Media





    Double-Edged Sword of Social Media – Daily Times


























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  • BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly 4-year hiatus

    BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly 4-year hiatus

    NEW YORK — They’re going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS’ comeback has an official date.

    According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.

    That’s…

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  • Desi ghee and garlic on empty stomach prevent cancer, heart disease, and hair loss; here’s what science says |

    Desi ghee and garlic on empty stomach prevent cancer, heart disease, and hair loss; here’s what science says |

    For years, desi ghee and garlic have been prized in Indian kitchens, not only for adding flavour to food but for their perceived medicinal benefits. Social media claims in recent times have gone further, to say that desi ghee and garlic, taken…

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  • Why 60% of Americans Believe AI Stocks Will Deliver Strong Long-Term Returns

    Why 60% of Americans Believe AI Stocks Will Deliver Strong Long-Term Returns

    Key Points

    • The Motley Fool has released a new 2026 AI Investor Outlook Report.

    • It finds that 62% of Americans believe companies investing heavily in AI will produce strong long-term returns.

    • Younger investors…

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  • Kentucky-Missouri Postgame Notes – UK Athletics

    Kentucky-Missouri Postgame Notes – UK Athletics

    #11/12 KENTUCKY 74, MISSOURI 52 – FINAL

    Team Records and Series Notes  

    • Kentucky is 15-1 (2-0, SEC), and Missouri is 12-5 (0-2, SEC).
      • Kentucky tied five other seasons as the best start through 16 games in program history, also…

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  • NZX, New Zealand’s Exchange – Announcements, Ongoing Disclosure Notice

    05/01/2026, 09:09 NZDT, SHINTR

    Ongoing Disclosure Notice
    Disclosure of Directors and Senior Managers Relevant Interests
    Sections 297(2) and 298(2), Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013
    To NZX Limited; and
    Name of listed issuer:
    NZME Limited (NZX: NZM)
    Date this disclosure made:
    5-Jan-26
    Date of last disclosure:
    30-May-25

    Director or senior manager giving disclosure
    Full name(s):
    David Wylie Mackrell
    Name of listed issuer:
    NZME Limited
    Name of related body corporate (if applicable):
    Not applicable
    Position held in listed issuer:
    Former Chief Financial Officer

    Summary of acquisition or disposal of relevant interest (excluding specified derivatives)
    Class of affected quoted financial products:
    Ordinary shares in NZME Limited (NZX: NZM)
    Nature of the affected relevant interest(s):
    1. Registered holder and beneficial owner.
    2. Cancellation of performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited subject to a performance period in accordance with the terms of the NZME 2024 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.
    3. Cancellation of performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited subject to a performance period in accordance with the terms of the NZME 2025 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.

    For that relevant interest-
    Number held in class before acquisition or disposal:
    1. 653,904.
    2. Not applicable as the performance share rights do not constitute a class of financial products.
    3. Not applicable as the performance share rights do not constitute a class of financial products.

    Number held in class after acquisition or disposal:
    1. 713,285.
    2. Not applicable as the performance share rights do not constitute a class of financial products.
    3. Not applicable as the performance share rights do not constitute a class of financial products.

    Current registered holder(s):
    1. David Wylie Mackrell.
    2. Not applicable.
    3. Not applicable.

    Registered holder(s) once transfers are registered:
    1. Not applicable.
    2. Not applicable as a cancellation.
    3. Not applicable as a cancellation.

    Summary of acquisition or disposal of specified derivatives relevant interest (if applicable)
    Type of affected derivative:
    Not applicable
    Class of underlying financial products:
    Not applicable

    Details of affected derivative-
    The notional value of the derivative (if any) or the notional amount of underlying financial products (if any):
    Not applicable
    A statement as to whether the derivative is cash settled or physically settled:
    Not applicable
    Maturity date of the derivative (if any):
    Not applicable
    Expiry date of the derivative(if any):
    Not applicable
    The price specified in the terms of the derivative (if any):
    Not applicable
    Any other details needed to understand how the amount of the consideration payable under the derivative or the value of the derivative is affected by the value of the underlying financial products:
    Not applicable
    For that derivative,-
    Parties to the derivative:
    Not applicable
    If the director or senior manager is not a party to the derivative, the nature of the relevant interest in the derivative:
    Not applicable

    Details of transactions giving rise to acquisition or disposal
    Total number of transactions to which notice relates:
    Three

    Details of transactions requiring disclosure:
    Date of transaction:
    5-Jan-26
    Nature of transaction:
    1. Issue of shares as a result of automatic exercise of share rights issued under the 2024 Total Incentive Plan – STI for no cash consideration. Further details of that tranche are included in NZME’s Annual Report.
    2. Cancellation of 182,985 performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited under the NZME 2024 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.
    3. Cancellation of 154,066 performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited under the NZME 2025 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.

    Name of any other party or parties to the transaction (if known):
    NZME Limited
    The consideration, expressed in New Zealand dollars, paid or received for the acquisition or disposal. If the consideration was not in cash and cannot be readily by converted into a cash value, describe the consideration:
    Nil
    Number of financial products to which the transaction related:
    1. 59,381 ordinary shares.
    2. 182,985 performance share rights, which would have converted on a one-for one basis to ordinary shares in NZME Limited if they had vested at the expiry of the performance period.
    3. 154,066 performance share rights, which would have converted on a one-for one basis to ordinary shares in NZME Limited if they had vested at the expiry of the performance period.

    If the issuer has a financial products trading policy that prohibits directors or senior managers from trading during any period without written clearance (a closed period) include the following details—
    Whether relevant interests were acquired or disposed of during a closed period:
    Yes
    Whether prior written clearance was provided to allow the acquisition or disposal to proceed during the closed period:
    1. Not required – issue of new shares.
    2. Not applicable as the cancellation of the performance share rights is not subject to closed period restrictions.
    3. Not applicable as the cancellation of the performance share rights is not subject to closed period restrictions.
    Date of the prior written clearance (if any):
    Not applicable

    Summary of other relevant interests after acquisition or disposal:
    Class of quoted financial products:
    Ordinary shares in NZME Limited (NZX: NZM)

    Nature of relevant interest:
    1. Legal and beneficial interest in ordinary shares in NZME Limited.
    2. Beneficial interest in performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited pursuant to the NZME 2023 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.
    3. Beneficial interest in performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited pursuant to the NZME 2024 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.
    4. Beneficial interest in performance share rights to receive ordinary shares in NZME Limited pursuant to the NZME 2025 Total Incentive Plan – LTI.

    For that relevant interest,-
    Number held in class:
    1. 713,285
    2. 148,747
    3. 0
    4. 0

    Current registered holder(s):
    1. David Wylie Mackrell
    2. Not applicable
    3. Not applicable
    4. Not applicable
    For a derivative relevant interest,-
    Type of derivative:
    Not applicable

    Details of derivative:
    The notional value of the derivative (if any) or the notional amount of underlying financial products (if any):
    Not applicable
    A statement as to whether the derivative is cash settled or physically settled:
    Not applicable
    Maturity date of the derivative (if any):
    Not applicable
    Expiry date of the derivative (if any):
    Not applicable
    The price’s specified terms (if any):
    Not applicable
    Any other details needed to understand how the amount of the consideration payable under the derivative or the value of the derivative is affected by the value of the underlying financial products:
    Not applicable
    For that derivative relevant interest,-
    Parties to the derivative:
    Not applicable
    If the director or senior manager is not a party to the derivative, the nature of the relevant interest in the derivative:
    Not applicable

    Certification
    I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this disclosure is correct and that I am duly authorised to make this disclosure by all persons for whom it is made.
    Signature of director or officer:
    Date of signature:
    or
    Signature of person authorised to sign on behalf of director or officer:
    Date of signature:
    5-Jan-26
    Name and title of authorised person:
    Paul Gillick, Senior Legal Counsel

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  • Tom Tickell obituary | The Guardian

    Tom Tickell obituary | The Guardian

    My uncle Tom Tickell, who has died aged 82, had a long and successful career in journalism.

    From 1970 until 1982 he was the personal finance editor at the Guardian, offering excellent advice for readers, though he may not always have followed it…

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  • No. 15 Tech, No. 8 Houston to tussle on Tuesday

    No. 15 Tech, No. 8 Houston to tussle on Tuesday

    LUBBOCK – The first of two matchups this month between No. 15 Texas Tech and No. 8 Houston is set for 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Fertitta Center in Houston. The Red Raiders (11-3, 1-0 Big 12) opened conference play with a 102-80 win over Oklahoma…

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