‘Smallville’ Climbs the Worldwide Netflix Charts in a Pivotal DC Year

Before superhero origin stories became standard and long before The CW’s interconnected “Arrowverse,” Tom Welling starred in Smallville, a show with a fresh concept: what if a series followed Clark Kent growing up in his hometown? The show’s creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, established a unique “no tights, no flights” rule, prioritizing character development and relatable stories over flashy special effects, which made it stand out from other superhero shows.

Paraguay Bets on Bitcoin with Seized Rigs-A Grim State Gamble

In a move almost indecent in its novelty, the state power company musters itself to become a miner of coins. ANDE has signed a formal accord with Morphware to forge a state‑run program, drawing from two patient gifts: seized mining rigs and the forgiving current from the Itaipú dam.