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“Big Brother: Unlocked” announces hosting shakeup and new game twist
Taylor and Derrick are back, but with a new cohost.
“The Invite”'s Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde talk hot air balloon rides with Diddy and other awkward celebrity encounters
The stars of the upcoming drama face off in EW's "Lie vs. Lie" game.
“Yellowstone” creator Taylor Sheridan slams Marvel movies and studio execs: 'It didn't used to be this way'
The screenwriter had plenty to say about the superhero studio.
Netflix and Superheroes Are Having a Rough Stretch on Streaming....
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) I have a quick prediction before we start today’s article: You might see this data in future news articles. Not my specific charts or analysis, but the core trend I’ve been monitoring—Netflix is having a lackluster Q2—will become inescapable. Often, folks want to know “What does the data say?” Well, that’s what it says. I haven’t seen this analysis hit the trades really yet, but I have a feeling some other outlets are going to start making this case soon. Remember, you read it here first. You probably have read about the problems facing superhero films at the box office this weekend. Well, this week, I explore whether superheroes are dying on TV as well! And the data says: definitely maybe! We have a lot to cover in today’s Streaming Ratings Report, which covers the two weeks of 18-May and 25-May. Today, I’m just looking at TV, like Netflix’s disappointing Q2, superhero shows underwhelming, a few TV shows dropping off the charts, The Pitt finally ending its epic run on the viewership charts (and whether “view counts” change its status as one of the biggest shows of all time), all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Tomorrow, I’ve got a great rundown of the film side of things. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, Showlabs, TV Time trend data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of May 18th to May 31st, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Netflix’s Q2 Slump Continues Having analyzed streaming ratings for going on half a decade, I have learned to trust my gut, but I’m always relieved when I can find actual data to back it up. For example, after a string of very popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Night Agent came out, week after week, in January and February, my gut wondered if Netflix had enough new and returning TV shows to sustain them throughout the year. Since then, Netflix’s post-March slate of shows has not impressed me. This week seemed to feature a potential new hit, but then, like a classic Duffer Bros. TV show, there was a twist. I speak of The Boroughs, Netflix’s latest (and last) Duffer Bros. produced show. The pitch is “Stranger Things with older actors”. And it topped the Nielsen charts: With just two weeks of viewership, The Boroughs would have been a top 25 debut show last year: But here’s the twist: Netflix has already cancelled The Boroughs! What happened? Likely a few things. First, the show didn’t do as well globally as it did in the US. As What’s on Netflix showed, it lagged behind several other shows that got cancelled. Second, its completion rate was likely low; after an initial burst of interest, it quickly dropped off on the Samba TV and Luminate charts. Third, the Duffer Bros. left Netflix for Paramount, and that may have factored into Netflix’s decision here. (Though I tend to believe that if a show is doing well, Netflix would have kept greenlighting seasons.) Still, just because I can explain why Netflix may have cancelled this show doesn’t mean I’m justifying it. In particular, as I’ve noted before, Netflix is losing a lot of their bigger shows as they reach their natural ends, and they need to replace those shows. This show had the hallmarks of a big new genre show, and it’s their biggest hit of the last few months (in the US at least), but now it’s done. Netflix’s other show this week—The Four Seasons, the second season of the “hit” show from last year—definitely disappointed. Its sophomore season had about half the viewership of the first, only 12.7 million hours. It also only had a two week run on Samba TV, and its numbers were all down on Luminate too. In other words, even with two successes, the Q2 slump for Netflix looks real: I could add to the list of disappointments: Both Lord of the Files and Man on Fire had short runs on the Nielsen charts. Running Point’s sophomore season also opened to about half its viewership, similar to The Four Seasons. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s second season—see below—didn’t even make any of the three viewership charts I track, unlike the first season. Netflix is absolutely having a dismal second three months of 2026. If this Nielsen data is any indication, and I think it is, I think this will show up in Netflix’s engagement report, and maybe even their financial outcomes. And the rest of June doesn’t look much better. We have two hit shows coming back—Sweet Magnolias, one of their quietest big shows, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a big hit for them in 2024—but the other big swings are limited series crime thrillers i.e. no future season potential. Like I said above, sometimes when I uncover a juicy nugget like this, other outlets end up writing very similar articles mimicking the data without credit. We’ll see if that happens this time! Share Television - The State of Superhero Shows on Streaming When I first heard the pitch for Spider-Noir—a Sony TV show on Prime Video that binge-released eight episodes first on MGM+ then on Prime Video two days later—I had my doubts. It’s a live-action Spider-Man show set in the 1930s, starring Nicholas Cage, based on a cameo of a character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. No, seriously, that’s the pitch. That could either go terrifically well or horribly wrong. Great because, Spider-Man. He’s the biggest superhero we have. I’ve seen tracking numbers that put the new _Spider-Man: Brand New Da_y as the blockbuster of the year and initial pre-sales back that up. And yet this Spider-Noir pitch feels very esoteric. (Also, the eight-episode binge release feels very “Amazon copying Netflix” again.) So what’s the data say? And what does this say about the future of superhero shows?
'House of the Dragon' star Emma D'Arcy on Rhaenyra's ascent, the scene they 'dreaded,' and that beheading
DF Weekly: The GTA 6 60fps Debate Returns: Is There a Route Forward on Current-Gen Consoles Like Series X, PS5 or PS5 Pro?
Or is a 40fps mode for 120Hz displays the most we can hope for?
Jodie Sweetin praises “Better Call Saul ”actor cast as dad in “Full House ”pilot, but Bob Saget was always 'first choice'
Saget was engaged to cohost CBS' "The Morning Program" when he got the call for "Full House," which led to his absence in the original pilot.
“Toy Story 5 ”soars past “Supergirl”'s bumpy $38 million takeoff at the box office
D.C. and Warner Bros. were hoping for a $50–55 million return on their $170 million investment into the standalone supheroine flick.
Bond girl Eva Green is 'recovering' after suffering an injury on “Wednesday” set
The frequent Tim Burton collaborator has joined the show as Aunt Ophelia Frump.
Pokémon GO Events This Week: June 29
Pokémon GO’s June 29 – July 5 week sees us enter the second month of the season of Forever Forward! We end June and kick off July with 10th Anniversary celebrations and Sobble Community Day! Plus the weekly rotating Raid Hours, Spotlight Hour, Dynamax Battles and Mega Raids. ⭐Highlights Raid Boss Change (July 1): Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres and […]
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum launches 2026 Summer Series - Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum's 2026 summer season is on, offering weekly presentations on humanity’s most enduring scientific and spiritual questions.
Deals: Prime Day shopping is over, here are the best Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series deals
The four-day shopping bonanza ended on Friday - now we're back to the regular, no-subscription-required deals. The four days of Amazon Prime Day shopping...
Madonna makes rare reveal of 1 major pop diva she was 'jealous' of
"I was like, 'I'll never be as beautiful as Kylie!'" she said.
“RuPaul's Drag Race” star reveals queen dropped out of “All Stars 11 ”cast“ ”before filming (exclusive)
Jasmine Kennedie tells EW which one of her franchise sisters exited before filming — and the queen in question responds!
This Week in Science: An Earthquake Shift, a Black Hole First, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Colorado Politics Calendar June 29-July 5
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Science news this week: Life on Mars, weird water and a curious human cousin
June 27, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Science news this week: Life on Mars, weird water and a curious human cousin
June 27, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Just 2 Hours of Strength Training May Lower Heart Disease Risk in Women
Researchers say that just 2 hours of weekly strength training may help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in women, especially when paired with 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise.
This Week's 10 Must-Read Stories on Women in Politics: Title IX Anniversary, AI's Anti-Women Bias and Ranked-Choice Voting Victories
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a weekly 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! Published every Friday. —This week marked the 54th anniversary of Title IX. —As the Taliban approaches the five-year mark of its return to power this August, a rare protest in western Afghanistan last week laid bare both the brutality of its rule and the resilience of those living under it. —A woman will replace Eric Swalwell in California … but for not two more months. —A study of 133 AI systems found that 44 percent demonstrated gender bias, and more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias. ... and more.
We almost had a smartphone in the 90s. Why did it fail?
In the early 90’s, a company called General Magic began working on a portable device that would allow people to check email, make phone calls, even play games. It was basically a smartphone. But it never caught on.On today’s show, a theory about why this device failed. General Magic had generous investors, world-class talent and creative freedom. But is it possible what they needed was constraints?Support:Planet Money+Read: Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletterOur weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookThis episode was hosted by Erika Beras and Emma Peaslee. It was produced by Emma Peaslee with help from Sam Yellowhorse Kesler and James Sneed. It was edited by Marianne McCune and fact-checked by Charlotte Isidore. It was engineered by Jimmy Keeley with help from Cena Loffredo. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money’s executive producer.
A new “Supergirl”, the end of “The Bear”, and a fisherman thriller top this week's Must List
Book of Love's 40th anniversary album and "Dad Don't Read This" round out our picks for the weekend of June 26.
Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat are “The Wrong Girls” in first look at new stoner comedy (exclusive)
LaKeith Stanfield, Seth Rogen, Kate McKinnon, and Geena Davis also star in the Neon film.
TLC stage musical “CrazySexyCool” reveals exclusive first look images of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli
The 1990s girl group gets their story told on stage.
How Brad Pitt appears in “Jackass: Best and Last”: 'It was wild,' says Steve-O
The "Inglourious Basterds" actor shows up in the latest "Jackass" movie via archival footage from 2001.
“Vampire Diaries” stars Nina Dobrev and Paul Wesley reuniting for “You Deserve to Know” series at Hulu
The actors will star in and executive produce the upcoming show being adapted from the book of the same name.
Top Weekly Entertainment Picks
With America’s 250th Anniversary approaching, there are many star-spangled activities taking place in South Jersey, including a fireworks spectacular in
Lionel Richie cuts concert short over health issue after sitting down mid-performance
"What I have learned about my years of being in the business. When you are feeling dizzy, sit your ass down," Richie told the crowd.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, June 25, through Wednesday, July 1? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
Here's where you can stream “Gilmore Girls” once it leaves Netflix after 12 years
Netflix previously revived the beloved drama with a miniseries.
‘All My Children’ Alum’s Mysterious Health Crisis Prompts Plea From Friends and Costars
Marcy Walker is leaning on her All My Children and Santa Barbara family as she battles a private health issue. The 64-year-old former soap star’s friends, Melissa Braverman and Johanna Humphries, laun...
Remembering Gene Triplett, longtime entertainment editor of 'The Oklahoman'
From a remembrance of a longtime music journalist to a Tulsa musician appearing in Rolling Stone, here's our weekly round-up of local music news.
Taylor Swift shocks crowd with surprise 'Love Story' performance, flashes ring at fiancé Travis Kelce's event
Swift joined country superstar Lainey Wilson on stage at Kelce's Tight Ends & Friends charity concert in Tennessee.
The week in politics (June 24, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, "The Moth."
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Capitola Wharf business faces uncertain future; Aptos Village business owners and RTC head to court
A proposed new policy regarding leases of city-owned property has the owner of Capitola Boat & Bait worried her business could be priced off the wharf, Jessica M. Pasko reports in her weekly column.
Bunnie Xo Was ‘Seriously Considering a Return’ to Adult Entertainment Before Jelly Roll Split
Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo‘s divorce news made headlines earlier this month, and a new report says that her desire to return to the world of adult entertainment played a part in their decision to part w...
“Digger” sneak peek reveals Tom Cruise as an over-the-top oil tycoon who can destroy the world
The "comedy of catastrophic proportions" will hit theaters in October.
Roku May Help Fox Avoid Aggregeddon
(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.) Scrolling through links over the last week, I stumbled across this fun headline: Wow. Formula 1 (the sport, not the docu-series) is the perfect “dog not barking”. As a reminder, each week in my Streaming Ratings Report, I call out the shows that miss every viewership chart. I dub them “dogs not barking”—like the Sherlock Holmes mystery—because without any data, we forget they even exist. This is in contrast to something like, say, a film flop—cough The Mandalorian and Grogu cough—where even underperforming at the box office is widely discussed here, there and everywhere. In the US, Formula 1 is now in “no public viewership data, so not discussed” territory. After moving to Apple TV from its former home of ESPN, basically no one talks about it. Apple did publish an initial, unsourced, unsubstantiated, (dare I say unserious) datecdote claiming more folks are watching Formula 1 on Apple than ESPN, but we haven’t gotten any updates since. This stands in contrast to when the sport streamed on ESPN, and ESPN PR provided weekly viewership figures. Formula 1 was, at best, a niche sport in America—averaging 1.3 million viewers in the Big Data Plus era—but now it’s basically anonymous. (And yeah, after moving to Apple, I very, very, very much doubt its ratings increased.) Unfortunately, that story isn’t quite big enough to warrant a section in today’s “Most Important Story of the Week” column, but I wanted to call it out, because otherwise, no one else will! Certainly, no one will write articles about the silence/ratings decline, unlike when they wrote breathless articles connecting the rise in viewership to Netflix’s Drive to Survive, including Reuters just last month. (This is a topic I’ve tried to provide a moderate/nuanced/non-hyped take since 2022.) Anyway, on to this week’s issue. I was a bit worried I didn’t have a juicy topic, then the Murdochs went out and did their Murdoch thing: buying Roku. So that’s the story of the week, and it happens to touch on quite a few themes of the streaming wars and the disruption therein. I’ll cover that, plus why more consolidation in Hollywood media looks likely, more good news on the Hollywood labor front, whether we’ll see an uptick in production in Los Angeles, some Broadway and theme park news, cellphone prices going up in the third world (and possibly everywhere), and more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Another Big Media & Entertainment Merger The story of the week is clearly Fox is buying Roku for $22 billion. I read a lot of good strategy takes on why Fox bought this streaming TV device maker—and I’ll have mine below—but what fascinates me more is how this deal connects to quite a few themes of the streaming wars, linking to everything from the pace of M&A to “aggregeddon” to Netflix’s recent M&A actions/inactions to the shift to advertising from pure play streaming and more. The only topic I can’t really connect it to is my old theory, “never bet against Rupert Murdoch” because he isn’t the one who did this deal; his son Lachlan inked it. (Do I think he provided advice, even at his 95 years of age? Sure.) That plus I have one additional piece of strategy for all entertainment players, inspired by this deal. So let’s dive into all those topics, starting with why I like this deal. Roku is a Great M&A Buy
“Voicemails for Isabelle ”writer-director Leah McKendrick reveals the true story that inspired the romcom
A stand-up comedy set, a long-distance separation from her sister, and morbid thoughts of death all poured into the film currently taking off on Netflix.
Netflix's “Gears of War” live-action movie reveals first plot details: 'The origin story of Delta Squad' (exclusive)
David Leitch of "Bullet Train" and "The Fall Guy" will direct the video game-to-film adaptation.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 94
Davis worked with Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and many others throughout his decades-long career.
The Salsa Wanderosa review: I misunderstood this bike completely
With full suspension, a Class 3 motor and 2.35" tyres, Salsa's Wanderosa looks like a drop-bar e-MTB. After weeks of riding, I discovered it's something far more interesting
Ewan Mitchell explains that shocking Aemond-Alicent moment on “House of the Dragon” season 3's premiere
"He's assuming control of the family," Mitchell says.
Why “The Vampire Lestat ”star Sam Reid was 'pissed' when he read episode 3
"The transformation, for me, was quite a key beat in this guy's journey."
Jana Kramer almost quit “DWTS” because of 'Russian' teaching techniques: 'Do not speak to me that way'
The "One Tree Hill" star bonded with Hannah Brown, who won "DWTS" season 28, over the intense training experience that viewers don't get to see.
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Star Fox, Villion: Code, more
Star Fox for Switch 2, and Villion: Code for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch are the highlight of this week’s Japanese video game releases.
Barbra Streisand posts photo celebrating Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy
Hathaway shares sons Jonathan and Jack with husband Adam Shulman.
Book lovers rejoice! “The Five Star Weekend” gets companion podcast with author Elin Hilderbrand (exclusive)
Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, and Gemma Chan star in Peacock's adaptation of the best-selling novel.
Jason Bateman says there was pressure from parents to 'not get fired' as child actor
The former child star admits he had a "complicated relationship" with money during the early years of his career.
5 Florida restaurants, breweries that host weekly trivia nights
Several Treasure Coast bars, breweries and restaurants host trivia nights. Here are 5 to try. What's your trivia forte?
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19). Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19) Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (6/19). Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
UFC Vegas 119: Kape vs. Horiguchi live results
The UFC octagon is back in Las Vegas for UFC Fight Night 279 at the Meta Apex. A flyweight rematch between former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape and former UFC flyweight championship challenger Kyoji Horiguchi headlines the fight card. Follow along for the live ...
Jennifer Aniston joins “Friends ”in remembering James Burrows: 'He was a father figure to me'
Burrows, who directed the pilot of 'Friends' among other episodes, died on Friday at age 85.
How Michael Landon's “Little House on the Prairie” philosophy influenced “Malcolm in the Middle”
"Malcolm" creator Linwood Boomer cites Landon's approach to working with child actors as an inspiration for how he ran the sitcom.
What happened to the cast of “Jaws”? See the stars of the first summer blockbuster more than 50 years later
Celebrating more than half a century of quoting, "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
Here's when Rosie O'Donnell will guest host “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as a 'special treat' for Trump amid decades-long feud (exclusive)
The comedian has repeatedly sparred with the president since 2006.
12 Women Who Redefined Hollywood and Entertainment
Few industries reflect societal transformation and the persistence of creative vision quite like Hollywood. Across generations, a trailblazing group of women have shattered expectations, defined genre...
This Week in Science: A Voice-Restoring Brain Implant, Nuclear Clocks, And More!
Our weekly science news roundup.
Science news this week: Goblin shark filmed for first time, California close to a major quake, physicists split photon, and inside China's plans to 'tame nature'
June 20, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Colorado Politics Calendar June 22-28
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
United Supermarket, Post trip, best bites make Lubbock business news
Business Reporter Alana Edgin reviews recent Lubbock area business news and hints at upcoming articles in the weekly Around the Hub column.
City aims to build on Rugby World Cup legacy
Hundreds of women and girls in Brighton & Hove are now playing rugby on a weekly basis.
“Toy Story 5”, “House of the Dragon”, and “Widow's Bay ”top this week's Must List
"Maddie's Secret" and Curtis Mayfield's "Super Fly" album round out our picks for the weekend of June 19.
New York sports bettors beat the house -
For the first time since New York's online sports wagering went online in 2022, the operators posted a weekly loss for the period ending on June 14th
Dispatch Politics Roundup: Euphoria in the Capitol
Your weekly roundup from Washington, D.C.
Colman Domingo explains his 'wild' theory about Hitchcock classic “Rear Window”
Plus, the "Disclosure Day" star tells TCM why he considers Jimmy Stewart his "North Star as an actor."
Hip-hop producer Tay Keith found dead in apartment at 29
The Grammy nominee worked with Travis Scott, Beyoncé, and more.
“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” sequel with Jim Carrey is in the works
A trio of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" alums are set to write the script.
OpenAI's Karan Singhal on how he's driving ChatGPT health advancements
Researcher Karan Singhal drives OpenAI's goal to elevate ChatGPT's health advice, reaching millions of users weekly for wellness guidance.
BBC Sport weekly quiz: How long is a World Cup hydration break?
How much attention have you paid to what's happened in the world of sport over the past seven days?
Pokémon News Weekly Roundup: Champions Free Gifts, Worlds Promos and PokémonXP Reveals
Welcome to your ‘other’ Pokémon News Weekly Round Up, volume 1! Each week I’ll round up the best Pokémon news (that isn’t Pokémon GO related) from around the globe and other games, and share it here. Pokémon Champions kicks off the Monthly Challenge Series starting with June 2026! This competition takes place Friday, June 26, […]
This Week in Sports Trivia: June 18, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
The Herald's weekly entertainment picks
Looking to be entertained from Thursday, June 18, through Wednesday, June 24? Check out the Skagit Valley Herald’s weekly recommendations.
ArtBeat: Spotlight on the local arts events and entertainment
Here’s a closer look at what you can expect from the area’s events: June 18– June 24: The weekly preview of arts and culture events in the Greater Knoxville area is included in the Arts & Cultural Alliance. June 22: Broadway subscriptions on sale: Subscriptions to the Tennessee Theatre’s highly anticipated Broadway lineup go on […]
A “Survivor” animated movie is in the works
Host Jeff Probst explained that the adaptation of the reality series will be in the animal kingdom.
“Dancing With the Stars ”announces beloved late-night personality as newest competitor
The comedian joins Maura Higgins, Ciara Miller, and Jackson Olson in the season 35 cast.
Spider-Man faces off against the Hulk in “Brand New Day ”trailer: 'Didn't know you could get that big'
Run, Peter, run!
The week in politics (June 17, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Santa Cruz-based crowdfunding site, Sea Dubs mark milestones; next steps for Pajaro Valley apple growers
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko notes highlights for Climatize and the Santa Cruz Warriors, what South County farmers are hearing in the wake of bad news from Martinelli's and plenty more comings, goings and dates to know.
Wednesday links: Who’s the best player on the Steelers defense?
A weekly Steelers (and AFC North) links roundup).
Jefferson School and Black Business Expo join forces to celebrate and uplift Black community members - C-VILLE Weekly
The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center and Charlottesville Albemarle Black Business Expo combine forces on June 20 for their third annual joint event. The all-day gathering is the culmination of months of preparation and years of history. Before coming to the Jefferson School, Charlottesville’s Juneteenth Celebration was held at Piedmont Virginia Community College and […]
Fashion tycoon Bernard Arnault accused of stranglehold over French business press
Arnault’s addition of leading weekly to stable of publications raises concerns about media ownership in France
2026 World Cup billed as ‘largest entertainment attack surface in history’
As the tournament is underway across North America, Palo Alto Networks warns that temporary supplier ecosystems, vulnerable municipal infrastructure, and geopolitical tensions are creating risks fo...
Illusionists charm “America's Got Talent” judges — minus Simon Cowell — with dangerous act and Spice Girls T-shirt
Cowell tells one of the contestants that he looks like "that actor," by which he means Jonah Hill.
WHO Step-by-Step programme recognized as a promising innovation for mental health in humanitarian settings
WHO, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Lebanon’s National Mental Health Programme, showcased Step-by-Step at the World Bank Group’s biennial Fragility Forum in Washington, DC. The forum convened more than 1500 representatives from governments, international organizations and civil society to advance the development agenda in the world’s most fragile and crisis-affected communities. WHO was invited to demonstrate Step-by-Step – a digital self-help intervention for depression, alongside innovations presented by Stanford University and Google. The World Bank Group selected Step-by-Step from among more than 50 innovations that they reviewed in the lead up to the Forum.About Step-by-StepStep-by-Step is a free digital tool developed by WHO in collaboration with Lebanon’s National Mental Health Programme and other partners, that helps people manage depression and anxiety on their own, with light guidance from a trained supporter. It uses a picture-based story to walk users through evidence-based techniques for managing common mental health conditions. Users complete five modules, with weekly contacts – of around 15 minutes each – from a trained non-specialist helper, such as a community health worker.Evidence-basedClinical trials in Lebanon involving nearly 1250 participants – including 680 Lebanese participants and 569 Syrian participants – showed that Step-by-Step significantly reduced depression, anxiety and stress, and improved daily functioning. By the end of the programme, a reduction in depressive symptoms of more than 50% was reported by almost half (46%) of Lebanese participants and more than one third (37%) of Syrian participants compared to approximately 14% of those who did not use the programme. Cost-effectiveness analyses further suggest that Step-by-Step may offer a cost-saving response to depression in humanitarian emergencies in low- and middle-income countries.Used globallyStep-by-Step is already in use nationwide in Lebanon and Thailand, as part of each country’s mental health system. In India, the NGO – Kaya Guides – has adapted Step-by-Step for delivery through a widely used messaging app. Together, these programmes have provided thousands of people with evidence-based support for depression. The content is freely available from the WHO website for any organization or country to adapt for their own context.A new implementation guideThe Fragility Forum coincided with the recent launch of WHO’s new practical guide: Psychological self-help interventions: delivering self-help for individuals, featuring Step-by-Step and Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (WHO, 2026). The guide is designed to help governments, health workers, organizations and planners bring evidence-based mental health support to more people, particularly in low-resource and crisis-affected settings.
“The Five Star Weekend” boss on which role was 'hardest' to cast
Peacock's upcoming adaptation of Elin Hilderbrand's best-selling novel stars Jennifer Garner, D'Arcy Carden, Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, and Gemma Chan.
Director denies James Franco's weird TikToks are movie promo while promoting their new movie
Franco's unsettling new TikTok account only follows two others — the page for a new film, and the director of that film.
Wales' papers: New move to curb use of phones and science teaching under fire
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
“The Pitt” cast officially clocks back in for start of season 3 production
The HBO Max drama's next batch episodes will be set in November.
Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt U.S. action against Iran
It has become an almost weekly effort to rein in President Donald Trump
Senate fails to advance war powers resolution to halt U.S. action against Iran
It has become an almost weekly effort to rein in President Donald Trump