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The Simpsons is an animated comedy series about a family living in the town of Springfield. It’s the longest-running American sitcom of all time, with over 700 episodes. The show is known for its clever, satirical look at society and politics, using its memorable characters to tackle a variety of issues. While some fans feel the show hasn’t been as strong since seasons nine or ten, it’s still a hugely popular and influential part of television.
Cillian Murphy and director Ken Loach worked together on the film The Wind That Shakes the Barley, which tells the story of two brothers during the Irish War of Independence. Murphy recalls a very demanding audition process, having to try out for Loach four or five times before getting the main role.
The filming involved extensive improvisation and thorough research into a difficult time in Irish history. Murphy considered it a great honor to work with Loach, particularly since they filmed in and around his hometown of Cork.
He remembers the set being filled with stunning scenery and stories based on real events. Murphy is still very proud of the film for its unique portrayal of the Irish Civil War, which brought generations of Irish families together to see their history represented on the big screen.
Yet, even in the chill, a few tenacious stems remain, promising a fragile beauty. Two, in particular, warrant a closer inspection: XRP and Solana. They are not without their thorns, their vulnerabilities to the frost, but they possess a certain resilience, a quiet determination to reach for the light. To consider them now, at this juncture, is not to embrace reckless optimism, but to acknowledge the subtle rhythms of the market, the potential for renewal after a long winter.
The catalyst for this little dance of numbers? A report from Amazon (AMZN 5.74%), a company that, while admirable in its relentless pursuit of consumer desire, often mistakes efficiency for elegance. Their fourth-quarter results, while robust enough – net sales climbing fourteen percent to $213.4 billion – were, as always, less about artistic merit and more about sheer volume. Earnings per share, a mere four percent increase to $1.95, suggest a certain… predictability. One suspects they are more concerned with delivering parcels than cultivating the soul.
They’re pitching this as a sure thing. A “pure-play beneficiary,” they call it. Like that means anything. It’s a stock that’s gone up a lot. A lot. And that’s always the first sign of trouble. It’s like people are actively trying to be fleeced. I dug into the filings, and honestly, it’s just… a mess. A carefully constructed mess, but a mess nonetheless. Three things, three red flags, and I’m out.
We appreciate Variety highlighting this news. Wicked: For Good was released in theaters last November, giving everyone a chance to see it. While we don’t know exactly what extra features and deleted scenes will be included, we’re looking forward to watching it at home. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo were both excellent in their roles, and fans are hoping they’ll collaborate again in the future.
Adapting video games into movies is common, and we’ve seen many attempts – from titles like Uno and Magic 8 Ball to Clue, Monopoly, and even Tag. Fantasy role-playing games have also been adapted before, like Paramount’s Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves in 2023. These adaptations can be hit or miss, but we’re optimistic about the upcoming movie based on Magic: The Gathering (MTG).
Since its release in February 2025, the value of PI coin – the cryptocurrency for the Pi network – has been steadily decreasing. Today, it hit a new low of $0.13 during trading.
The forecasts speak of growth, of course. Numbers dance across the screens – fifty percent annual increases, a tripling of investment by the decade’s end. But these are merely the outward signs. Beneath them lies a fundamental shift, a re-ordering of the digital terrain. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing speaks of demand, Cathie Wood of trillions. These are not simply financial projections; they are the echoes of a new world taking form. It is as if the very soil of computation is quickening, preparing for a harvest unlike any seen before.
The divestment, it should be noted, coincided with a period of peculiar volatility for Tencent Music. The stock, a creature of habit and expectation, dipped nearly 25% during that quarter, a fall that likely prompted a reassessment of risk-reward ratios. One imagines portfolio managers, those meticulous gardeners of wealth, compelled to make difficult choices, perhaps with a sigh and a glance at the quarterly reports. The subsequent rally, a 37.2% ascent over the year—a performance that rather outstripped the S&P 500 by a comfortable 25.05 percentage points—only complicates the narrative. Was this a vote of no confidence, or simply a demonstration of disciplined portfolio management?