Kevin Hassett, that economic raconteur, told CBS on Sunday that the Fed’s independence is as sacred as Sunday church bells. “Trump’s opinions? They’d need to wear a halo of data,” he declared, as if explaining why a frog won’t dance to a fiddle. 🐸
Because of course, everything has to be complicated. Every time these Bank of Japan people tweak something, Bitcoin takes a dive. It’s like they’re deliberately trying to ruin my weekend.
The apparatus of the British state, ever vigilant, ever expanding its reach, has turned its gaze upon the fleeting shadows of digital coin. They call it “regulation,” a soothing balm for the anxieties of the… let us say, the credulous. It is, of course, a control. A methodical bringing-to-heel of an unruly beast. They speak of “key to credibility.” As if credibility could be legislated! 🙄 As if virtue could be… downloaded.
New research reveals that artificial intelligence, despite vast medical knowledge, struggles to reliably interpret complex, real-world patient data.
The desktop terminal, announced Dec. 13, is designed to let users trade, track portfolios, and manage positions from a larger-screen environment while maintaining synchronization with Phantom’s mobile and web experiences. One might say it’s the Phantom’s attempt to stretch its legs after years of crouching in the shadows of smartphones. 🧠
Maia is dealing with a difficult situation involving Tallulah, who is both her best friend and a client. Since starting a new relationship with Tessa, Tallulah hasn’t been putting much effort into either their friendship or her work. Although Maia is successfully negotiating profitable deals for Tallulah, Tallulah remains upset about a previous embarrassing advertisement and lacks motivation to pursue new projects. Their disagreements are usually expressed through subtle, indirect comments. However, things escalate when Maia accidentally throws a large kitchen knife while opening a mountain of publicity packages for Tallulah, and it lands, shockingly, through her shoe, her toe, and right through Alani’s immaculate floor.
While Neuromancer is generating a lot of buzz, it’s not the only sci-fi show coming in 2026. Next year also brings completely new series from well-known creators, revivals of beloved franchises, and exciting continuations of rising sci-fi universes. There’s a lot to be excited about, and these shows are at the top of the list of what to watch.
Since the show takes place in 1962—27 years before the first movie—it was inevitable that Welcome to Derry would start revealing connections to the original Losers’ Club. We’ve already learned that Will Hanlon is Mike Hanlon’s father. Fans also began to speculate about a link between Marge and Richie Tozier, noticing similarities in their personalities and a past event where Richie saved Marge’s friend during a dangerous fire. The show’s finale has now confirmed what many viewers suspected about Marge Truman.
Reiner, age 78, recently released his latest film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, in September.
Amazon recently added several new Pokémon Trading Card Game items to its website. The Lugia ex & Latias ex Premium Collection became available on December 12th. While the product listing shows an older Charizard collection, this new Premium Collection features promo cards for Lugia ex and Latias ex, a large Lugia ex card, and 10 Pokémon TCG booster packs. Other new products include the Pokémon TCG Fall 2025 Collector Chest, Mega Kangaskhan ex Box, Team Rocket’s Mewtwo ex League Battle Deck, and Mega Venusaur ex Premium Collection. Everything is currently in stock except the Mega Venusaur collection, which has been selling quickly.