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Kawhi Leonard breaks silence on NBA fine after Clippers investigation
The superstar forward addresses his six-figure penalty as Toronto moves past a massive league investigation, focusing on a championship run alongside Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett.
Alvarez’s apology goal hands Atlético a sixth consecutive league win
Alvarez ends a long wait, but Atleti made life harder than it needed to be.
NO LOVE? South Florida Seemingly Shuns the Miami Marlins
It's a sad state of affairs when the city's MLB team might be the sixth-most popular team in their own hometown
Bell County early voting reaches 42,964 ballots through Saturday
Bell County voters cast 7,523 ballots on Saturday, Oct. 24, pushing the cumulative early voting turnout to 42,964 through the first six days of voting.
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War
With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
Xbox Reportedly Bungled $500 Million Netflix Deal
According to industry insiders, newly appointed Xbox CEO Asha Sharma overplayed cross-media potential with recent Netflix exec Peter Rice to the tune of $800 million
Scientists Studied 865 Humpback Whales and Found They Grow Faster Than Expected
Despite decades of environmental change and population recovery, eastern Australian humpback whales appear to have maintained their historical adult size. Eastern Australian humpback whales grow at an extraordinary pace, reaching approximately 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) in length by age five. By six or seven years old, they have already attained about 90 percent of their
Trump, Who Once Called Early Voting ‘Ridiculous,’ Casts a Midterm Ballot
The president voted at a polling station in Palm Beach County, Fla.
Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Oakland County business accused of making false statements to obtain federal loan agrees to $1M+ settlement
A Wixom, Michigan, business accused of making false statements to obtain a loan it was ineligible for has agreed to pay a settlement of just over $1.5 million after it was sued by the federal government, according to the Department of Justice.
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Kukakuka with Naka: Hawaii business filings delayed six weeks into DCCA Salesforce backlog
Hawaii businesses face six-to-eight-week DCCA delays amid Salesforce backlog after CNBC ranked state worst for business.
Honeywell Technologies CEO Says Business Is Growing Faster Than Expected
Honeywell International Inc. stock traded lower in premarket trading Thursday after the company reported mixed third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings beating Wall Street expectations while revenue fell short of estimates. Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenue Falls Short The company, which uses...
Alaska Election Gambit Shows Justice Dept. Has Bowed to Trump’s Demands
With moves in Alaska and California, the department has stepped up interventions in the midterm elections as the president’s instrument of unmediated executive power.
Luke Kuechly Calls Netflix NFL Role a Work ‘In Progress’
Kuechly is also calling some regional NFL action for CBS.
Hall of Famer Luke Kuechly on Netflix Debut, Panthers Ring Ceremony and the 18th Game
Luke Kuechly on his Netflix debut, the Panthers' rise and getting his Hall of Fame ring.
Sikorski: Musk Should Fly to Mars, Avoid Mixing Business and Politics
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski warned Elon Musk against mixing business with politics, emphasizing that Europe holds cards in peace talks.
Without tight end Cole Kmet, Bears may run more jumbo six-lineman formations
‘Wicker’ stars explain why women are ‘going slightly feral’ over Alexander Skarsgård’s character
‘Wicker’ stars Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki explain why women are ‘going slightly feral’ over Alexander Skarsgård’s character in their new movie.
Broncos vs. Cardinals score predictions for Week 7
The Denver Broncos have what we all would have marked down as an “easy” type game in May, but after they slogged through the first six weeks against some of the NFL’s best teams it doesn’t feel like there are any easy games at this level. The Arizona Cardinals are also coming off a huge […]
C.E.O.s Say the A.I. Rollout Is Going Well. Employees Feel Differently.
Surveys show workers and executives have different views on A.I.
Science Fest engages local kids with hands-on activities, data collection experience
Student volunteers hosted science-based activities to entertain and educate attendees.
'Nobody Wants This' Season 3: a Review, a Prediction and a Public Service Announcement
'Nobody Wants This' season three on Netflix is officially here, and Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are wasting no time jumping into the action. Here, my honest review of 'Nobody Wants This' seasons three and whether it's a must-watch or a must-skip.
NASA’s asteroid Bennu samples reveal a 4.5-billion-year-old secret
Tiny samples from asteroid Bennu are rewriting scientists' understanding of how our Solar System formed. New evidence suggests that Bennu was born where material from the inner and outer Solar System mixed, with Jupiter playing a surprising role in shaping its formation.
Sixers vs. Bucks preview: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info
The Philadelphia 76ers will play host to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday to begin a back-to-back.
Opinion | Attempted Coups. Aging Left-Wing Incumbents. Which Country Are We Talking About?
The Brazilian echoes of American politics have become too eerie to deny.
The biggest political donors in Minnesota races this election season
Many of the ads now appearing on TV and social media are funded by a web of political committees and major donors whose connections are often difficult to trace.
Preview: Bruins look to stay on pace against Sharks
Just the facts Know your enemy Game notes The Sharks come to Boston on a two-game wining streak. They picked up a win Thursday night, beating the Ottawa Senators 6-2. Tonight’s game ends a six-game road trip for the Sharks where they are 3-1-1. It’s a fairly quick turnaround as the Bruins and Sharks will […]
Kramaric Sends Leverkusen A Warning Ahead Of Hoffenheim Clash
Andrej Kramaric’s resurgent form threatens Leverkusen’s six-match winning streak as Hoffenheim’s high-octane attack prepares to exploit the champions' resolve in a high-stakes tactical showdown at Sinsheim.
How Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ruthless Ad in Ohio Divided Republicans
The fallout from Vivek Ramaswamy’s brutal spot targeting his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race showed that even in the Trump era, a political attack can be seen as going too far.
What Amy Poehler’s New Series, ‘Dig,’ Gets Right About Archaeology
To get the science right, classical archaeologists, who excavate the world of the ancient Mediterranean, consulted on the show, which also stars Hugh Laurie.
Some Buy Telescopes. These People Build Them From Scratch.
For a century, amateur telescope makers have gathered at the Stellafane convention to celebrate their craft. Will the event last another 100 years?
AI Is exposing the internet's human slop problem
AI is exposing flaws in decades of human-written software. Vercel's Tom Occhino sees a chance to fix the internet's neglected foundations.
Leclerc tops both Austin practices but warns Verstappen and Antonelli have more in hand
Charles Leclerc was fastest in both Friday practice sessions at the United States Grand Prix, but he does not think he goes into qualifying as the favourite. The Ferrari driver believes Max Verstappen and Kimi Antonelli have more pace to come, and he says his team's Austin upgrade is smaller than people expected.
CBS Sports Analyst Believes a Saquon Barkley Trade Would Fix C.J. Stroud's Offense
George Russell reveals truth behind Horner's Red Bull approach
George Russell has played down Christian Horner's revelation that Red Bull approached his management over a potential move to the team in 2025, insisting that he never seriously considered leaving Mercedes and suggesting the discussions were simply part of the ongoing rivalry between Horner and Toto Wolff. In his newly released memoir Drive, the former Red Bull team principal revealed that he contacted Russell's representatives during last year's British Grand Prix at Silverstone, at a time when
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Oregon vs Illinois Prediction: Are the Ducks Back On Track?
After a big win, Oregon is still in the mix for the Big Ten title and the CFP. Illinois can end both with a home win. Here's the CFN preview and prediction.
AS Roma XI vs Napoli – Predicted lineup and team news
Napoli welcome Roma to Naples on Saturday for their next Serie A fixture, with the visitors aiming to preserve their perfect unbeaten record in the league.Roma have been excellent under Gian Piero Gas...
Clement wants Norwich to 'block out the noise'
Norwich City boss Philippe Clement is trying to halt a run of six consecutive defeats.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
Seahawks sent mixed signals about whether Zach Charbonnet would play on Sunday
NC state auditor steps into political spotlight with new election oversight
A state auditor is often seen as a behind-the-scenes role, but North Carolina state auditor Dave Boliek has bursted onto the political scene in the past year with newfound control over how elections are run in the state. Boliek, whose job usually oversees monitoring taxpayer dollars and the elimination of waste and fraud throughout the state, was granted the power to appoint members to the state board of elections and the county-level election board chairs.
Inside JYP's trainee system: NMIXX studied everything from table manners to IT
Learning to sing and dance was apparently only part of the job for trainees at JYP Entertainment. NMIXX members Jiwoo and Kyujin have offered a gli...
Florida State Looks to Fix Mistakes Before Season Tips
Florida State faces LSU in its final exhibition game as Luke Loucks looks to fix mistakes, build chemistry and prepare his team for the regular season.
Blazers Look to Build on Opening Night
Fresh off a dominant rout of Phoenix, Damian Lillard and Ja Morant lead Portland into Sacramento to test their elite ball movement against a struggling Kings backcourt.
Science Hill finishes state runner-up in program's best season
MURFREESBORO — Consider the standard set for Science Hill's volleyball program. The Lady Hilltoppers' best season in program history ended with the team's deepest ever state tournament run.
Seven-region study ranks Northwest Arkansas at top in jobs and business growth, at bottom in average wages
Northwest Arkansas outpaced six peer metropolitan areas in job growth, business establishment growth and high-tech employment growth in 2025, according to the 2026 state of the Northwest Arkansas region report release Friday.
Apple exploring fix for Safari’s cramped layout on the iPhone Duo’s outer display
Apple’s is exploring ways to let websites make better use of the iPhone Duo’s outer display. Here are the details.
NASA Is Still Aiming for the Next Moon Landing in 2028
Administrator Jared Isaacman said that the space agency was exploring ways to keep Artemis III on target without compromising safety.
What to Know About Alaska’s Senate Race
President Trump told the Justice Department to intervene in the race, where polling shows Republicans at risk of losing a seat.
France’s Avoids a Debt Downgrade From Moody’s, but Is Given a Warning
Moody’s held the country’s credit rating steady amid political uncertainty and a rise in borrowing costs that have worsened France’s debt situation.
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
“We haven’t talked to a GOP source who thought this was a good idea.”
Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.
The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.
Auburn University opens $224 million STEM+Ag science complex
Largest research construction project in school's history completed after six years of planning
Cook Political Report shifts Ohio governor’s race from toss-up to lean Democrat
The Cook Political Report is shifting a closely watched gubernatorial contest toward Democrats after a controversial campaign ad shook up the race. The nonpartisan election forecaster moved the gov…
Broncos Offensive Coordinator Thinks Nix Could Go On A Run
The Denver Broncos are trying to straighten out Bo Nix, but Davis Webb thinks a turnaround could be at hand.
The Violent Cost of Being a Woman in Politics Spans Continents
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world ... with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment. This week: —There is not (yet) the political will in the U.S. to talk about gender quotas ... but 35 nations in Europe have either been mandated or volunteered to implement them. —Weeks after the brutal rape of Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Australian independent member of Parliament Helen Haines is in hospital in a critical condition after she was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said appears to have been "a deliberate act." —"Politicians are no longer treated like we’re human,” says Arizona state legislator Alma Hernandez, who is facing rising harassment and threats. —Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent critic of Republican President Donald Trump. —If elected governor of Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms would become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history. ... and more.
Director Lee Chang-dong returns with 'Possible Love'
“Possible Love” marks Lee Chang-dong's first release in eight years.
Director Lee Chang-dong returns with 'Possible Love'
“Possible Love” marks Lee Chang-dong's first release in eight years.
Director Lee Chang-dong returns with 'Possible Love'
“Possible Love” marks Lee Chang-dong's first release in eight years.
Sylvester Stallone addresses his daughter joining him on ‘Tulsa King’: ‘Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot’
Sylvester Stallone is addressing accusations of nepotism as his daughter costars with him on ‘Tulsa King’: ‘Of course it’s nepotism, you idiot. That’s why we’re parents. We want the best for our children.’
Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
Google Health 5.11 is rolling out this week as a rather big update for Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch.
Improving breast cancer treatment; improving prostate cancer diagnosis; listen to your knee pain; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
WTVF News Channel 5’s “Morningline” program interviewed Denise Garcia, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, about new technology that helps surgeons identify cancer during surgery and improve breast cancer treatment. A Men’s Health story about PSA screening for prostate cancer quoted Kelvin Moses, MD, PhD, Professor of Urology. Men’s Health posted a story, “What Your Knee Pain is Trying to Tell You,” that quotes Charles Cox, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: WSMV Channel 4 News (importance of flu shots); MedPage Today (mRNA flu shots); WTVF News Channel 5 (19 people sent to hospital after a sickness outbreak at Walmart facility in Lebanon); Prevention (West Nile virus); HuffPost (prevention pill for COVID); and Newsweek (measles cases continue to increase in the U.S.). Becker’s Hospital Review and Nashville Post covered the Vanderbilt Health News story from Rebecca Warren that Chief Communications Officer John Howser is retiring in March 2027, closing out a nearly 40-year career at Vanderbilt. A Healio story on research about OCT-A biomarkers and diabetic retinopathy quotes Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Rachel Liu. WPLN Nashville Public Radio quoted Amanda Mixon, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, in a story about adverse drug interactions.
Susanville tribal businesses sue SBA, alleging suspensions cost nearly $130M in contracts
Businesses owned by the Susanville Indian Rancheria sued the Small Business Administration on Oct. 22, accusing the agency of a “brazen abuse of government power” that cost them nearly $130 million in federal contracts and cut off revenue supporting the Northern California tribe. The tribe’s ATI Government Solutions LLC federal contracting business, along with six […]
Netflix reportedly offered Microsoft $500 million to license Xbox games for adaptations.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma and team countered by asking for $800 million, and Netflix has pulled its offer, Puck reports in an article discussing the new leadership at Netflix. Xbox launched an “XP” division this month that will work on adaptations of its games, and Xbox is already working with Netflix on a Diablo animated series. [Link: The Peter Rice Playbook & Elon's Skydance Motive | https://puck.news/newsletter_content/what-im-hearing-the-peter-rice-playbook-elons-skydance-motive/ | Puck]
Trump Advisers Give Fees Earned for Aiding Srpska to His Library
The donations from James Blair and Chris LaCivita were revealed after the president expressed pique over their consulting work for Republika Srpska.
Capcom and Square Enix Suffer Online Attacks As Hackers Access Player Data
Japanese companies have been facing a growing number of security breaches in recent weeks
Google Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
Google Health previewed improved automatic activity tracking, and it’s now beginning to roll out with version 5.11 of the app.
Google Health 5.11 rolling out expanded 100+ activity detection to Fitbit Air, Pixel Watch
Google Health previewed improved automatic activity tracking, and it’s now beginning to roll out with version 5.11 of the app.
To fix Michigan schools, experts urge better reading skills, less politics
A group of education experts urged audience members at the Bridge Michigan Issues Summit to volunteer in schools, vote for candidates who value education and set aside individual differences to work toward a common plan to improve schools.
Google Messages is working to finally clean up its messy settings menu
Between organizing options into groups and adding some useful illustrations, Google Messages is working on major changes to settings.
Multiplatinum artist Joe Nichols brings ‘Sunny and 75’ to Hard Rock Tulsa Jan. 29
Ranked by Billboard among its Top Country Artists of the 21st Century, Joe Nichols is heading to the Hard Rock Live stage inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa at
Xbox Reportedly Asked Netflix for $800 Million for 7-Year Movie and TV Exclusivity Deal
Xbox reportedly asked Netflix for $800 million for a seven-year deal that would have given the streamer exclusive adaptations based on its games.
Jarlin Susana Praised After Dazzling in Arizona Fall League
Washington Nationals pitcher prospect Jarlin Susana received praise after notching six strikeouts in his latest appearance
REAL BODIES in Las Vegas marks 10 years with local artist showcase
Local artists span painting, sculpture and mixed media to mark a decade on the Las Vegas Strip.
Crackgate? iPhone Duo Owners Report Screens Breaking Along the Hinge
Some iPhone Duos are already experiencing hinge issues that cause display cracks, based on photos shared on Reddit and the MacRumors forums. Almost all of the display faults are right along the hinge, and most result in a line of bright pixels across one side of the screen. An iPhone Duo owner in Australia said his device cracked after being opened fewer than 20 times, and there was no visible damage beforehand. Had my iPhone Duo for about six hours and had probably opened it fewer than 20 times.
NBA Opening Week + 2026 WNBA Finals Game 3 Takeaways
'La Bola Negra': A dedication to love and life
“La Bola Negra” is now playing in theaters and will stream on Netflix Dec. 2.
'La Bola Negra': A dedication to love and life
“La Bola Negra” is now playing in theaters and will stream on Netflix Dec. 2.
‘Jennings Alive’ festival brings free family fun and live entertainment downtown
This free event features 64 vendors, live entertainment, and activities for attendees of all ages!
At 90, Steve Reich Remains in Good Creative Health
New York, Reich’s hometown, still has a lot of love for him, with a staged show at the Park Avenue Armory and a birthday concert at Carnegie Hall.
Dover schools expand mental health support, plan healing forums
Dover City Schools plans to hold small-group forums for families as the district focuses on safety, support and long-term healing after what Superintendent Karie McCrate described as six weeks of "overwhelming loss."
Under U.S. Watch, Venezuela Grapples With Tensions Over Democracy
President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.
These UVA students have some questions for voters
The six third-year UVA students in the Department of Politics honors program are preparing to take the pulse of Charlottesville on Election Day with an exit poll.
How MSU Health Care athletic trainers are supporting local schools
MSU Health Care athletic trainers currently provide daily coverage at six area schools, attending practices and games while serving as trusted health care professionals for student-athletes, parents and coaches.
The Science Behind Why We Snore, and a Possible Fix, Revealed in New Study
A landmark 3D airway simulation from Sweden's KTH Royal Institute of Technology reveals that habitual snoring is driven by rhythmic air pressure vibrating the soft palate like a clarinet reed, with ai...
Business News: LVMH-Owned Zenith Is Restructuring In Major Reset As Brand Plans Job Cuts And Production Drop In Shift To High-End Market
Up to half of the employees at Le Locle manufacture could lose their jobs as the brand cuts models and production in restructuring after years of financial losses.
Justice Dept. Moves to Block Certification of Alaska Senate Race Results if Republican Loses
The Justice Department, in a highly unusual court filing, argued that confusion over candidates with similar names could taint the election result.
iPhone Duo Size Comparison vs. Galaxy Z Fold 8 and 8 Ultra, Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold, iPad mini, Microsoft Surface Duo, and U.S. Passport
We compared the iPhone Duo with the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Fold 8 Ultra, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, iPad mini, and even old devices like the original Pixel Fold and Microsoft Surface Duo.
Xbox wanted $800 million from Netflix for 7 years of its biggest characters, it’s claimed
Xbox is now said to be pursuing smaller deals…
Netflix reportedly wanted a $500 million film and TV deal with Xbox – but the counter offer was $800 million
Netflix reportedly looked to make a deal with Microsoft
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
In this month’s picks, alien encounters, sinister deepfakes, fantastical time loops and postapocalyptic woe.
Roman Health Ventures Lobbies For Medicare Telehealth Fix
Roman Health Ventures is lobbying to permanently extend Medicare telehealth flexibilities after the waiver expired Sept. 30, 2025. Read the full update now.
Why ultra-Orthodox parties hold so much sway in Israeli politics
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.
This Zac Efron Tearjerker Just Cracked Netflix’s Top 10
A familiar romantic drama is climbing Netflix’s Top 10 more than a decade after its theatrical release. Here’s why viewers are revisiting the tearjerker, and what they’re saying about it.
Karen Bass Climbed L.A.’s Political Ladder. Then a Fire Changed Everything.
The mayor of Los Angeles, who has never lost an election, is now in the fight of her political life.