(RNS) — I did not grow up with Ash Wednesday. My childhood was mostly spent in nondenominational churches that were liturgically spare and spiritually intense. Sundays promised altar calls and extended prayer, but no liturgical calendar to speak of — no seasons of penitence, no purple vestments and certainly no ritual smudging of foreheads. If …
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In the past, the industry has engaged with politics primarily with a message to register to vote—a somewhat tepid initiative that waves a bipartisan white flag in order to not alienate potential consumers. This season, despite the fact that it’s a midterm election year, saw the majority of the industry avoid any political discourse, with …
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Even before the film’s release, the costumes for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights caused controversy. Wuthering Heights was first published in 1847 and the story switches back and forth in time between 1801 and the 1770s. But Cathy’s wedding dress references an entirely different era, inspired by a 1951 Charles James haute couture gown. Cathy also …
Dick’s Sporting Goods is boosting its creator roster as it looks to play a bigger role in culture, events and social media. This year, the retailer is expanding Varsity Team, its ambassador program open to both Dick’s employees and external creators, to reach its largest membership ever. Varsity Team members partner with Dick’s and its …
By Julia Tabisz • February 17, 2026 • Ivy Liu This research is based on unique data collected from our proprietary audience of publisher, agency, brand and tech insiders. It’s available to Digiday+ members. More from the series → Interested in sharing your perspectives on the media and marketing industries? Join the Digiday research panel. …
Getty Images; Rebecca Zisser/BI We gathered the best productivity habits from top executives featured in our Power Hours series. High achievers protect their mornings, eat protein-rich meals, and optimize their daily walks. Many prioritize exercise and movement in their day, citing the mental health benefits. Since the launch of Power Hours — which takes readers …
MUFG’s Head of Research Derek Halpenny remains constructive on EM FX for 2026, citing supportive global growth, restrained US tariff risk, and ongoing fiscal and monetary stimulus in major economies. He highlights strong performance in BRL and MXN, low and falling inflation across key EMs, and forecasts notable gains in ZAR, CLP, MYR and KRW, …
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Deutsche Bank’s Chief UK Economist Sanjay Raja notes that UK inflation fell to 3% year-on-year, its lowest level since March 2025, driven by weaker core goods and food prices, while services inflation remains sticky at 4.4%. Raja still expects the disinflation path to hold, with CPI moving closer to 2% by spring and price momentum …
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The Indian Rupee (INR) opens almost flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday. The USD/INR pair is expected to wobble near its current levels at around 90.80 as investors await the release of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Minutes at 19:00 GMT. At the press time, the US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the …
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