“It’s got to be its own thing” โ€“ How Alien: Earth ditches canon for the greater good

It’s not by chance that the Alien series has shown remarkable adaptability over the years. Ridley Scott’s groundbreaking film from 1979 set the stage for horror, which has since morphed into action (as seen in James Cameron’s Aliens), delved into philosophical prequels like Prometheus in 2012, and is now making its Earthly debut through a new TV series.

SEC’s Solana ETF Dance: When Will the Music Stop? ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿš€

On the 14th of August, the SEC, in a series of filings that could rival the complexity of a Russian novel, announced its intention to delay the ongoing reviews of the proposed Solana-tracking ETFs by Bitwise, 21Shares, and Canary Capital. Citing the need for additional time to ponder the profound implications of these rule changes, the SEC has extended the deadline for a verdict by a 60-day period. This move, while not unprecedented, has become a familiar refrain in the symphony of regulatory decisions, echoing the delays faced by other altcoin-based proposals, such as XRP, in recent months.

The Scandalous Crypto Confession: Do Kwon’s Fall from Grace

On the twelfth day of August in the year 2025, the United States Attorneyโ€™s Office for the Southern District of New York announced that Do Hyeong Kwon, the co-founder and erstwhile CEO of Terraform Labs PTE, Ltd., pled guilty in Manhattan federal court to charges stemming from one of the most egregious financial frauds in the annals of cryptocurrency history. Kwon confessed to one count of conspiring to commit commodities fraud, securities fraud, and wire fraud, and a separate count of wire fraud before the esteemed U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer.

Dexter: Resurrection Is Finally Addressing a Major Plot Twist 4 Years Later

Fans thought the finale was a bit hurried, with some parts feeling unfinished, and it failed to deliver on many of its promised storylines. One of the most anticipated plot points in “Dexter: New Blood” was that Angel Batista, Dexter’s old partner and closest friend, would confront Dexter for his fake death and potential involvement as the Bay Harbor Butcher. However, when Dexter discovered that Batista was en route to Iron Lake, he recognized that his arrival could seal his fate in prison. In a bid for freedom, Dexter managed to escape jail, but was ultimately shot and seemingly killed by his son… that is, until doctors revived him in “Dexter: Resurrection.” The new series has enabled Dexter Morgan to continue his story and fulfill some of the promises left unfulfilled.

NFL’s Jared Goff Reacts to Taylor Swift’s Name-Drop on New Heights

The Detroit Lions’ quarterback delivered the most delightful reply after Taylor Swift mentioned him during her extensive, two-hour interview on Travis Kelce’s podcast, ‘New Heights,’ co-hosted by Jason Kelce. During this conversation, Taylor discussed a wide range of topics including NFL games, her favorite pastimes reminiscent of a grandma, and her upcoming album titled “The Life of a Showgirl.