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A binge and a prayer: Italian monks told to avoid Netflix and social media

Prior of hermitage says digital technologies are designed to be addictive and present ‘challenge for monastic life’The prior of a hermitage in Tuscany has urged monks living in the secluded retreat to avoid the use of social media and streaming services, arguing that their rooms are sacred places for prayer and “not for Netflix or other platforms”.Father Matteo Ferrari, the prior general of the Camaldolese congregation and of the Camaldoli monastery and hermitage in Arezzo, Tuscany, said such digital technologies were “specifically designed to create addiction” and “should absolutely be avoided”. Continue reading...

Gold Falls Below $4,900 in Holiday-Thin Trade as Dollar Rises

Cleaning 365 Services Expands Professional Commercial And Janitorial Cleaning Services Across Ontario

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- As Ontario continues to experience growth across commercial, institutional, and construction sectors, demand for reliable and professional Commercial ...

Phoenix Rideshare Crashes Create Insurance Nightmares For Injured Victims

(MENAFN - EIN Presswire) EINPresswire/ -- The rapid expansion of the gig economy has transformed transportation across Arizona, but for injured victims, it has also created a complex and often ...

Youth unemployment at its highest point for a decade: ‘It’s like running into a brick wall’

Unemployment among 16–24-year-olds has risen to 16.1%, according to new Office for National Statistics figures. Big Issue speaks to the young people looking for workThe post Youth unemployment at its highest point for a decade: ‘It’s like running into a brick wall’ appeared first on Big Issue.

Kennedy-Wilson to be taken private by consortium led by CEO, Fairfax Financial

Deal worth about $1.5-billion expected to closed in second quarter

Why the business community’s voice matters | Your Turn

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce recently introduced the Conejo PAC, which is rooted in a fundamental truth: economic vitality is about results, not partisanship.

Coins.ph trading volume soars to $500 million

Digital asset exchange Coins.ph reported a 327-percent surge in monthly spot trading volume, breaching the $500 million mark in November 2025 as stablecoins gained wider use in cross-border payments and corporate transactions.

Bitcoin slump: Is it too risky for your KiwiSaver? – Generate Wealth Weekly

OPINION: How bitcoin's crash tests its place in long-term KiwiSaver portfolios.

Investor Alert: ASC warns public about suspected investment scheme called BG Wealth Sharing

/CNW/ - The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is warning the public about a suspected investment scheme called BG Wealth Sharing, which is linked to a...

LI.FI Launches 'LI.FI Composer,' Signaling the Next Phase of DeFi Execution

LI.FI Composer allows developers to simplify any DeFi workflow into a single self-custodial transaction, allowing end-to-end user flows with one click. BERLIN, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LI.FI, a powerful non-custodial toolkit that enables developers to embed DeFi actions like swaps...

‘Tech for good’

The Fitch Ratings issued its regional country credit review that included the Philippines.