XRP Soars 8% as SEC’s Carpet Cleaner Vacates Stage 🕸️🚀

Analysts (read: overcaffeinated interns) cite the $13.59 million ETF inflows as a “watershed,” claiming it shifts market “equilibrium”-a word now synonymous with “eye-rolling.” Meanwhile, ether hung around $3k like a lost postcard. One might say the crypto world is playing three-dimensional chess, but with fewer than five players.

Mark Cuban’s Court Escape Act: No Jurisdiction! 😎🗂

The formal order, as British as advent calendars, materialized at the end of December with a flourish. Despite claims by the plaintiffs that Ukrainian wrestlers could not have missed the legal hook, the judge found little else in Florida to connect the esteemed Cuban and Mavericks to this tantalizingly southern jurisdiction. Truly a waltz off the dance floor, one might say. 💃🎩

10 Highest-Grossing Movies of 2025, Ranked by Critics

Moviegoers had a lot of popular choices in 2025, from big-budget Hollywood films to animated movies from around the world. However, critics weren’t as enthusiastic, according to their ratings on Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic. Here’s a look at what reviewers thought of the year’s ten highest-earning films.

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season-Premiere Recap: I Like It Like That

After eighteen seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race, plus numerous All Stars, international, and Vs. The World spin-offs, the show’s format is very familiar to everyone. Over the years, Drag Race has evolved from a low-budget production into a popular, award-winning series, but it now feels a bit dated. The decision to no longer host the finale in a large theater feels disappointing and cheap. RuPaul doesn’t have the same energy as before, and some of the classic challenges, like the talent show and Snatch Game, aren’t as exciting anymore. What’s most frustrating is that recent seasons seem to focus on very young contestants, as the show prioritizes discovering and developing new talent for future All Stars seasons, rather than showcasing polished, experienced queens.

10 Fantasy TV Shows Canceled Too Soon: Unfulfilled Potential

Many TV shows, particularly those in specific genres like fantasy, don’t have the time they need to develop properly. High fantasy is especially challenging because it’s a less mainstream genre, and TV executives aren’t always convinced it will attract a large audience. These shows often need a lot of detailed world-building and complex backstories, and viewers may not see the payoff immediately.

Wintermute Goes Crypto-Crazy: Millions Pour into Bitcoin Before Fed Frenzy! 🚨💸

Bitcoin traders were practically hyperventilating as Wintermute decided to go full-on “crypto whale” mode ahead of the Federal Reserve’s big report today. Analysts were glued to their screens, tracking every move like it was the finale of a Netflix thriller. Liquidity signals? Macro data? Volatility expectations? It’s like the Oscars, but with more graphs and less glitter.

Lego’s New 3-In-1 Retro Gaming Console Looks Cool, And It’s Only $20

The Lego Creator line is expanding in January 2026 with nine new sets, including a Retro Gaming Console. Other new builds range in price from $10 for a Cute Hamster to $20 for a Fierce Dinosaur and $30 for a Playful Puppy, all offering 3-in-1 building options. While most of the sets will be available on Amazon, the Space Exploration Telescope will only be sold at the Lego Store and Target.

A Rob Reiner Classic With 91% On Rotten Tomatoes Hit Streaming This Month, And I Can’t Wait For A Rewatch

Rob Reiner’s 1990 film Misery, based on the Stephen King novel, stars James Caan, Kathy Bates, and Lauren Bacall. The movie tells the story of a popular romance author who is held hostage by an obsessive fan. It’s now streaming on Peacock, and also available on HBO Max. Peacock offers a more affordable monthly plan at $7.99, compared to HBO Max’s basic plan at $10.99.