For Bluesky, Massive User Uptick Brings Growing Pains and Divisive Bots

Since the U.S. presidential election, Bluesky has experienced a significant increase in its user base due to several reasons. Some individuals find it as a sanctuary from Elon Musk’s X, which they perceive as becoming excessively conservative because of its owner’s backing for President-elect Donald Trump. Others are looking for an alternative to Meta’s Threads and its algorithms.

Turkey Enforces ID Rules for Crypto Trades Above $425

As a researcher with years of experience tracking global financial trends, I find Turkey’s recent move to tighten cryptocurrency regulations both intriguing and commendable. Having witnessed the rapid growth of the crypto market in various countries, it is clear that regulation is a necessary step towards ensuring the integrity and stability of this new financial … Read more

Viggo Mortensen’s ’80s Horror Movie ‘Prison’ Deserves a Reappraisal

A significant number of well-known and respected Hollywood actors started their careers in less prestigious horror films before they became widely recognized. One such actor who flew under the radar is Viggo Mortensen, who made his debut in the 1987 movie “Prison.” Over a decade prior to gaining global fame as Aragorn in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and receiving an Oscar nomination, Mortensen played a modest but heroic convict in a prison haunted by a vengeful spirit. Despite garnering only a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this film merits another look, as it offers genuine jump-scares, a tense atmosphere, and even some unsettling social commentary that remains relevant today.

The 15 Longest-Running Reality Shows Of All Time

Many long-lasting television series have been reality shows, either structured or unscripted, featuring competitions or not. It appears that a powerful formula for reality TV is nearly endless. A reality show that strikes gold early and plays its hand correctly can continue for numerous years, eventually becoming deeply ingrained in popular culture and an essential part of the entertainment world – something that millions upon millions of viewers will consistently watch every year, as long as they receive the familiar goods.