Crypto NYDIG: Bitcoin-tech stock correlation is overstated NYDIG says Bitcoin’s recent parallel with US software stocks reflects shared exposure to macro events rather than a structural convergence. Greg Cipolaro, the firm's head of research, noted the weeklong rally prompted some to call the cryptocurrency a proxy for the sector. “While the visual fit of
Politics Twelve Apostles visitors to be charged entry fee Tourists will soon have to pay an entry fee to see the Twelve Apostles on Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, the environment minister Steve Dimopoulos announced. The charge will apply to the $126m Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, due to open at the end of 2026, and Dimopoulos said “every
Culture Walton Goggins and Tarantino's Django Unchained Arrives on Peacock After a tremendous box office run in 2012 and hopping between various streaming platforms over the past decade, Django Unchained has landed on Peacock. The film, directed by Quentin Tarantino, features Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz and Leonardo DiCaprio, and is often considered one of Tarantino's
Culture 'The Madison' Sets Yellowstone Franchise Record for Fewest Episodes The Madison, a Taylor Sheridan-written neo-Western starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell as Stacy and Preston Clyburn, premieres on Paramount+ on March 14, 2026. The couple, city dwellers who retreat to rural Montana after a family tragedy, anchor a six-episode story that Sheridan also executive produced. With only six episodes
Culture Trying's six-year time jump reshapes the Apple TV sitcom Trying follows Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall) as they navigate parenthood after finalizing the adoption of siblings Princess and Tyler. The series made a sharp turn after Season 3 by jumping forward six years in Season 4, shifting attention from the mechanics of adoption to the daily work
Culture Chris Hemsworth's Blackhat: An Underrated Flop Worth Revisiting Chris Hemsworth’s non‑Marvel work is often overlooked, and Blackhat is a striking example. Directed by Michael Mann, the 2015 action thriller grossed $20 million against a $70 million budget and holds a 33% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, yet several critics placed it on year‑end favorites lists.
Culture Fantasy Island sequel returned in 2021, canceled after two seasons Fantasy Island originally ran on ABC from 1977 to 1984, with Ricardo Montalbán as the enigmatic Mr. Roarke and Tattoo (Hervé Villechaize) announcing arrivals with the familiar cry, "De plane! De plane!" The series was emblematic of its era—original and, in several ways, problematic—and has been
World Half-abandoned Japanese island at heart of tensions with China Hideya Yagi, 80, stands out on Kasasa with a union jack woolly hat as he greets visitors to the island where he and six others are the only registered residents. Known locally as the “Hawaii” of Japan’s inland sea for its warm climate and coastline, Kasasa offers the simple
Culture The Terminal List Season 2: Confirmation, Plot and Cast After a four-year gap, details are emerging about Season 2 of The Terminal List. The action-thriller stars Chris Pratt as James Reece, an ex-US Navy SEAL who spent Season 1 tracking and avenging those responsible for an ambushed squadron and the deaths of his family. The series also spawned a
Culture 10 Best Stephen King TV Shows, Ranked Stephen King's work has long challenged adapters: his mix of horror, suspense, fantasy and deeply drawn characters doesn't always translate easily to television. Some projects falter, but over the past decades a number of series have captured the tone and themes of his novels, proving his
Culture Every Alex Garland Movie, Ranked Alex Garland is a filmmaker whose directing work is just as interesting as his novels and screenplay credits. He first started his career as a novelist and later wrote films such as 28 Days Later and the 28 Years Later trilogy. He also tried his hand at television, writing and
Culture Hoppers' Release Marks Six-Year Anniversary of Onward Hoppers was released on March 6, 2026. Directed by Daniel Chong, the film follows Mabel Tanaka (voiced by Piper Curda), a young girl who participates in an experimental program that lets her transfer her consciousness into a mechanical bear to communicate with animals; critics have responded positively. The date carries
Culture ‘Tracker’ still missing one thing after a twisty, action-packed case With Tracker back on a weekly schedule, “To the Bone” sends Colter Shaw to Queens for what begins as a missing-person case and quickly widens into a darker conspiracy. The episode also expands Reenie Greene’s law practice with a new class-action subplot that shakes things up in Denver. Ben
Culture Tom Hardy's Thriller 'Locke' Revs Up the HBO Max Charts Tom Hardy's thriller Locke has climbed to number eight on HBO Max's worldwide streaming charts. Hardy plays Ivan Locke, a man who drives to a hospital after acts of infidelity leave him an expectant father while he has a wife and sons; the film unfolds largely
Culture Hoppers Tops Box Office as The Bride Flops Pixar’s Hoppers led the weekend with $46 million domestically and $88 million worldwide. The original, which follows animal lover Mabel after her mind is transferred into a robotic beaver so she can speak with other animals about habitat destruction, opened on a reported $150 million budget and has earned
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Culture 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' Fixes What's Wrong With Modern Fantasy When HBO announced another spin-off of its fantasy franchise, lingering animosity toward that franchise greeted the news. Despite coming from a different creative team, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms slowly won back favor over six half-hour episodes, earning rave reviews as it became the antithesis of what the original
Culture James Gunn's Latest 'Lantern' Post Might Spoil the Series Mystery The trailer for Lanterns has prompted debate over its True Detective–style tone, with Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler starring as John Stewart and Hal Jordan. Hours before that trailer arrived, James Gunn posted an image of Green Lantern comics with the caption "Their legacies continue," highlighting art
Crypto Binance tells Senate it found no accounts that sent crypto directly to Iran Binance, via its lawyers, told a U.S. Senate investigation it found no evidence that accounts on its platform transacted directly with Iranian entities, refuting allegations that $1.7 billion in crypto flowed through the exchange to Iran-linked groups. The response, in a March 6 letter to Sen. Richard Blumenthal’
Culture Marshals Episode 2 Shows Kayce Can't Keep the Train Station Secret Episode 2, "Zone of Death," opens with Kayce's first official day as a U.S. Marshal and pulls back the curtain on long-held Dutton family secrets. The episode begins with time between Kayce and his son Tate as they rebuild a father-son relationship before Kayce reports
Culture Steven Spielberg's Two-Season 'Amazing Stories' Is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Masterpiece Throughout the golden age of television, Steven Spielberg moved between film and TV, showing how his producer’s touch translated to the small screen. His TV credits go back before his animated hits, and in 1985—the same year he helped produce Back to the Future—NBC released the first
Culture Robert De Niro's 'Brazil' Is an Underrated Sci-Fi Thriller Movie Terry Gilliam’s 1985 film Brazil is a dystopian science-fiction black comedy that remains admired by critics and cinephiles despite a modest $9 million box office. The British Film Institute ranked it the 54th greatest British film in 1999, even as some viewers — notably Roger Ebert — found it difficult to
Culture ‘One Piece’ Season 1 — What to Remember Before Season 2 Almost 30 years after Eiichiro Oda introduced One Piece, the franchise has grown to more than 100 volumes and over 1,100 episodes. Netflix’s live-action adaptation became a hit with both longtime fans and new viewers, thanks to relatable characters, action and heart. Show developers Matt Owens and Steven
Culture The Night Agent Tops 133.1M Hours Watched After Season 3 Premiere Two weeks after its Feb. 19 Season 3 debut, all three seasons of The Night Agent have totaled 133.1 million hours watched. David Lyons stars in Season 3. Many viewers are revisiting earlier episodes or catching up to join the latest season, helping drive the combined tally. The series&
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