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News18
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Delulu? It's Giving Confused! Gen Z Lingo Explained Are You Still a ‘Beige Flag'?
Ever seen 'delulu' on your feed and thought it was a typo? Wondered why someone's calling their snack a 'girl dinner'? Welcome to the world of Gen Z slang — where everything is 'a vibe,' nothing is just okay (it's mid), and everyone is either a red, green, or beige this episode of TBC, we break down the viral language shaping how Gen Z communicates online and offline. From 'main character energy' to 'iykyk,' we decode the lingo with help from our newsroom crash course and a panel of Gen Z there's a deeper layer. Some of these catchy phrases have origins in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) — a dialect rooted in Black culture that's long influenced pop culture. So, how much of Gen Z slang is really new?Watch till the end for the ultimate slang quiz! n18oc_lifestyle News18 Mobile App - 'Cheater' CEO Andy Byron Resigns After Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal With HR Head Sparks Backlash; N18G Are Labubus Evil? People Set Dolls On Fire After Chilling Theory Links Them To Demon Pazuzu | N18G Prada Kolhapuri Chappal Controversy: Team Meets Local Artisans In Kolhapur After Backlash | N18G Kate Middleton & Princess Charlotte Set Twinning Goals With Royal Looks At Wimbledon Finals; N18G trending news 'Don' director Chandra Barot dies at 86 'Urban River Management Plan' launched to clean Yamuna in Delhi Mumbai Wadala-Thane Metro-4: MMRDA Installs Steel Span Above Ghodbunder Without Disturbing Traffic Will India Bounce Back In Manchester? Suresh Raina's Massive Take: 'They Will...' latest news
Crypto Insight
19-07-2025
- Business
- Crypto Insight
Fintech firms will move to DeFi lending within 3 years: Morpho co-founder
Financial technology (Fintech) companies may move away from traditional lending services, as decentralized alternatives offer more accessible loans with smaller fees. Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols enable users to lend and borrow their cryptocurrency for passive income in a permissionless manner, via smart contracts instead of numerous financial intermediaries. The growing efficiency and accessibility of DeFi lending protocols may inspire more fintech companies to opt for them over centralized lending alternatives, according to Merline Egalite, co-founder of Morpho, the second-largest decentralized lending protocol. He told Cointelegraph during an exclusive interview at EthCC 2025: 'Fintechs have realized that integrating DeFi is a strategic move. If they don't do it, they will lag behind others because fintechs are competing on the UX and the product they give to users.' 'Fintechs are realizing that DeFi can provide a higher rate,' explained Egalite, adding that DeFi adoption can help financial institutions 'provide the best financial products,' in terms of lending and trading. This will inspire the lion's share of global fintech firms to migrate to DeFi within the next three years, he added. Morpho is the crypto industry's second-largest lending protocol, worth over $5.5 billion in total value locked (TVL) across 20 blockchains, behind AAVE's industry-leading $31 billion TVL, DefiLlama data shows. DeFi loans can present an important financial lifeline for global citizens without access to traditional banking infrastructure. DeFi's permissionless nature helps bypass traditional banking restrictions Increasingly more fintech firms are recognizing the advantages of DeFi's permissionless nature, which removes financial intermediaries and centralized risks involved in the lending and borrowing process. Fintech using traditional banking rails still risk losing their license or Application Programming Interface (API) access, Egalite said, adding: 'So are you hooked by large banks? In DeFi, you don't fear that because there are no intermediaries. You just trust the code itself.' While fintech firms already recognize these advantages, regulated yield-bearing products may inspire even more financial institutions to explore DeFi lending in the future, added Egalite. DeFi lending rose to a new cumulative all-time high of $66.7 billion in TVL on Friday, according to DefiLlama data. AAVE protocol's $31.7 billion TVL currently accounts for 47% of the total DeFi lending value, while Morpho's $5.5 billion accounts for over 8.2%. This marked a significant recovery for crypto lending, which saw a decline starting in 2022 when centralized finance (CeFi) lenders Genesis, Celsius Network, BlockFi and Voyager filed for bankruptcy within two years as crypto valuations fell. Source:
Indian Express
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Is the new Superman movie ‘too woke' or just true to its origins?
Written by Shaarvi Magazine Even before the movie's release in the United States this month, the Superman reboot received criticism from conservative commentators for allegedly pandering to liberal values and 'wokeness'. Director James Gunn calling the superhero character an 'immigrant' and speaking about the movie displaying 'human kindness' in an interview set off the comments. But despite the outrage, it has become the most commercially successful Superman film to date, surpassing $220 million at the global box office already. However, it has prompted a broader question: Is the franchise diverging from its roots, or simply rediscovering the inclusive spirit that defined Superman from day one? The term 'woke' is used with some trepidation today. Its use in common parlance has evolved from its origins in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), when it was used as slang for 'awake'. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, 'Woke is a slang term that is easing into the mainstream from some varieties of a dialect called African American Vernacular English (sometimes called AAVE). In AAVE, awake is often rendered as woke, as in, 'I was sleeping, but now I'm woke.'' The idea of awakening has been associated with the Civil Rights Movement in the US. An article in The Conversation states how in 1965, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr gave an address called 'Remaining Awake Through a Great Revolution' at Oberlin College, where he said: 'There is nothing more tragic than to sleep through a revolution… The wind of change is blowing, and we see in our day and our age a significant development… The great challenge facing every individual graduating today is to remain awake through this social revolution.' Even today, the idea of awakening signals the need to stay aware or vigilant in the face of threats of violence, with laws still denying basic rights to Black people in many spheres of life, ranging from their free movement to voting. Merriam-Webster noted that the word 'woke' has been embedded into Black artists' music, which has often been political in its references and lyrics. Further, it noted that 'stay woke' and 'woke' became part of a wider discussion in 2014, following the shooting of 18-year-old Black man Michael Brown in the US at the hands of a police officer. The word became associated with discussions around police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement, which was campaigning against it. For progressive groups, the word's now-common usage means many are not aware of its activism-heavy history. There is a concern that it has gotten divorced from these roots and is now casually used, including by those who are already powerful in society, to sound politically correct without taking any meaningful action. For conservatives, woke means an identity-driven way of driving change, and particularly in the US this is at odds with ideas of liberalism and capitalism – that anyone who wants to be successful can 'make it' through hard work alone, and social identities are no longer determining such things. 'Woke' ultimately stands for maintaining vigilance, where some feel it needs to be stronger in its message, while others question the very need for doing so. For a long time, Superman was the archetype of a superhero, decades before the Marvel superheroes captured the popular imagination. For the uninitiated, the DC Comics hero came from the doomed planet of Krypton. His parents sent him to Earth to ensure his safety, and he was raised in Smallville, Kansas, by his adoptive family. His alter ego is Clark Kent, a reporter who often gets exclusive stories on Superman's antics for The Daily Planet newspaper. 'Superman is as much a legend as he is a man: the gold standard of heroism, compassion and responsibility,' the DC website says. Right-wing commentators have criticised the latest movie on two fronts. First, the storyline has drawn parallels with the ongoing war in Gaza. It opens with Superman (played by David Corenswet) being interviewed by his love interest and fellow Daily Planet reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan). Superman has just stopped the country of Boravia from invading its neighbouring Jarhanpur. Boravia is shown as a well-armed nation with US support, while Jarhanpur lacks such resources. Some moviegoers have interpreted this as referencing Israel's military attacks on Gaza and viewed the film's messaging as being anti-Israel. Gunn said in an interview, 'When I wrote this, the Middle Eastern conflict wasn't happening. So I tried to do little things to move it away from that, but it doesn't have anything to do with the Middle East… It really is fictional.' Moreover, the countries of Boravia and Jarhanpur originated from the comics, with Boravia first being mentioned in Superman #2 in 1939, and Jarhanpur first appearing in the JHLA#62 issue in 2002, according to the DC Comics blog. Second is the immigration issue, which has been front and centre in US politics in recent years. Gunn told The Sunday Times in an interview, 'I mean, Superman is the story of America. An immigrant who came from other places and populated the country, but for me, it is mostly a story that says basic human kindness is a value and is something we have lost.' In the movie, Superman's archnemesis, Lex Luthor, screams 'ALIEN!' at him. The term 'illegal alien' is often used in real-life conversations as a pejorative against immigrants, but it is also literal in Superman's case. He responds, 'I'm as human as anyone. I love, I get scared. I wake up every morning and, despite not knowing what to do, I put one foot in front of the other and I try to make the best choices I can. I screw up all the time, but that's being human. And that's my greatest strength…' Other similar instances depict Superman as an epitome of kindness who does not promote violence or killing. Conservative critics argue that the character has undergone a politically charged transformation. The right-wing media organisation Fox News called the film 'Superwoke,' saying it featured 'pro-immigrant' themes. Kellyanne Conway, former adviser to US President Donald Trump, said, 'We don't go to the movie theatre to be lectured to, and to have somebody throw their ideology onto us.' Actor Dean Cain, who played Superman in the 1990s, questioned whether the approach distracts from the story's core values of 'truth, justice and the American way,' calling Gunn's statement a 'mistake'. 'The 'American way' is immigrant-friendly, tremendously immigrant-friendly. But there are rules… We can't have everybody, society will fail. So there have to be limits,' he added. To suggest that the latest iteration of Superman is a result of supposed excessive championing of progressive values ignores his origins in 1938, a year before World War 2. Jewish creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster crafted the 'Man of Steel', partly in response to rising fascism, an ultranationalist and authoritarian political ideology, in Europe. From the beginning, Superman was more than a vigilante against street crime; he represented hope and resistance against hatred. In 1940, Nazi party-owned publications like Das Schwarze Korps, of the paramilitary group Schutzstaffel (SS), even condemned the character. Superman initially fought corrupt politicians, gangsters, and oppressive systems, but by the 1940s, he directly opposed fascist villains. The 1940 comics story How Superman Would End The War sees him bringing the villain, Adolf Hitler, to trial. Gunn's film also explicitly draws on classic sources that celebrated Superman's moral backbone. A DC Comics website article says he has cited some older comics, like Superman: Birthright (2003–04), which redefine Clark Kent's immigrant experience. Gunn has also expressed his love for the early comics, when Superman 'was just punching down walls and didn't have any heat vision or X-ray vision.' In fact, the film harks back to the classic, more playful nature of the early comics in many other ways. The inclusion of Superman's pet dog, Krypto, and moments like Clark cooking breakfast for Lois, or the nostalgic score referencing the iconic music composer John Williams, subtly reinforce the original's earnest charm. This was something missing from the darker recent revivals, such as Man of Steel (2013) and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), both of which failed to impress the critics and audiences alike. Notably, immigration reform organisation Define American launched a campaign in 2013 to coincide with the release of Man of Steel, titled 'Superman is an immigrant'. The writer is a summer intern at The Indian Express.
Black America Web
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
BLERD ALERT! Cartoon Characters We All Can Agree Are Black
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU Black animation has been on our minds since the start of this year with the bittersweet ending of Cartoon Networks' Craig Of The Creek , which left us feeling a bit worried for the niche culture overall and future entertainment of Blerds everywhere. In a surprising twist though, things have been rolling out with optimism over these past few months with the introductions of Iyanu , the hilarious Oh My God…Yes! , the highly-anticipated Eyes of Wakanda and (finally!) a new season to look forward to of The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder . RELATED: BLERD ALERT ! Is A 'White' Black Panther On The Horizon? With the future looking so bright, we'd be remiss if we didn't give a shoutout to the pioneering Black cartoons of the past — props to Static, Storm, Susie Carmichael, Huey and Riley just to name a few. If we're being honest, you've even got a few of the ambiguous ones that can always come to the cookout as well. Think about it: we all have a favorite character that either comes from a race-free universe, is an anthropomorphic animal or was specifically written in a way that kept their racial identity elusive for the sake of universal marketing. At the same time though, you can't help but notice the AAVE in their dialogue, a wardrobe design inspired by urban attire and in some cases a voice actor that pretty much seals the deal. Remember when Jaleel White (and Tahj Mowry as Young Sonic!) voiced the titular role in the classic 1990s cartoon series adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog ? We believe the term kids nowadays are calling it is 'Black-coded.' Don't think of this as a deep race debate; it's just us Blerds having a little fun. You can choose to agree or disagree, but either way it's strictly about expanding your imagination even further to see the argument that we're trying to make. Does Lola Bunny give off Mariah Carey vibes like she does for us? Doesn't Elmo feel like the universal lil bro we must protect at all costs? Is the hair on the heads of Marge and all her sisters in The Simpsons not kinky like ours?! SEE ALSO
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AAVE Surges to 3-Week High, Dominating Soaring $56B DeFi Lending Market
Native token of decentralized finance (DeFi) lender Aave AAVE on Tuesday rallied to its strongest price in three weeks, topping $290 as the DeFi lending sector is heating up. AAVE saw considerable volatility throughout Monday and Tuesday, rebounding from the nadir of $277.57 to $291.11, gaining some 5%, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data. Volume patterns remained robust throughout the period, with notable spikes during the 12:00-12:13 breakout phase exceeding 2,000 units, confirming authentic buying interest and validating the sustained recovery from earlier session lows, the model noted. The recovery pattern suggests substantial purchasing interest at lower levels around $277.00-$280.00, establishing potential support zones for future price action, the model suggested. The move happened as the broader DeFi lending space is enjoying a renaissance. Total value locked (TVL) in the sector soared to new highs above $56 billion, well surpassing the 2022 peak levels, DefiLlama data shows. Aave is playing a dominant role in the growing trend: The protocol commands $26.4 billion in TVL across seventeen blockchains, per DefiLlama data. That means Aave have more assets on the platform than the 30 next rival lending protocols altogether, one market observer noted. Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
