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Jacksonville Jaguars’ Major Offensive Issue After 4-2 Start Revealed
The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 4-2 start has been overshadowed by a recurring offensive problem, as penalties continue to erase scoring opportunities and disrupt drives. Costly infractions have prevented the team from maximizing its production, raising concerns about discipline as Jacksonville looks to remain competitive in the AFC. The Jaguars have already had three touchdowns wiped off […] The post Jacksonville Jaguars’ Major Offensive Issue After 4-2 Start Revealed appeared first on Gridiron Heroi
Mission Health hospitals collect 289 pounds in 'Crush the Crisis' drug take-back day
One simple step. For some local hospitals - that makes a big difference in keeping dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.
Black Power Marketplace highlights Black-owned businesses in Rochester
Rochester, N.Y. — The Community Justice Initiative held the Black Power Marketplace, which featured local vendors that offered food, clothes, art, wellness serv
Prediction For Buccaneers’ Must-Win Game Against Panthers
The Buccaneers must find a way to earn a win over the Panthers this week. Will they get it?
Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally
The former president spoke alongside the Democratic Senate nominee in Detroit as the Senate contest could come down to the city’s large Black electorate
Simply unbelievable! Neymar sent off under the 'Vini Jr law'
Neymar's Saturday night (24th) borders on the unbelievable.After halftime in Santos' 1–0 loss to Bahia at Vila Belmiro, the star No. 10 CONTINUED taunting Rodrigo Nestor before play resumed at the s...
Alabama Renaissance Faire celebrates its 40th year
FLORENCE — Alabama’s Renaissance Faire is celebrating its 40th year this weekend at “The Fountain on the Green,” which is also known as Wilson Park. The event features costumed performers
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
Neuroscientist discusses how alcohol can affect brain volume and long-term health
Josh Gowin explains how research has shifted the understanding of alcohol's health risks, including its association with reduced brain volume, as drinking habits and social norms continue to change.
‘We’re all on the same team": Dem Senator on getting moderate voters behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
How the Baltimore Orioles Can Bring Back Trevor Rogers
Trevor Rogers is entering free agency after three seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.
Should the Baltimore Orioles Target Steven Kwan?
The Baltimore Orioles could acquire Steven Kwan this offseason.
Cincinnati Reds Made Massive Mistake With Ke’Bryan Hayes
The Cincinnati Reds made a massive mistake acquiring infielder Ke'Bryan Hayes.
Colorado high school students get a head start on healthcare careers
Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
Former NBA player Malik Beasley to plead guilty in federal sports betting case: Court filing
NBA veteran Malik Beasley intends to plead guilty to charges that accused him and five others of taking part in a bribery and betting scheme, court documents show.
On the agenda: Chevron health risk findings, gun violence study and 23rd Street safety
The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday, October 27, to hear the Bay Area Air District's health risk assessment of the Chevron refinery, consider competing traffic safety proposals after two pedestrian deaths on 23rd Street, and hear a presentation about the city's Office of Neighborhood Safety. A special meeting
What Bears Saw Before Hims & Hers Health Slid
If you only glanced at the headlines on Hims & Hers Health, the story looked exciting. AI-native care, GLP-1 partnerships and global expansion sounded like the textbook setup for a win. For Hims & Hers Health shareholders, the loss over the past year was 43.2%, including dividends. If you had been deciding whether to buy on 23 October 2025, what clues were already on the table about rising costs, legal risk and dilution pressure? Hims & Hers Health is not the only name tied to this theme...
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
South Carolina extends home win streak over Tennessee football
South Carolina defeats Tennessee on a game-winning field goal.
What We Learned About Gophers in Defensive Showdown vs Iowa
Floyd of Rosedale was on the line Saturday, and the Minnesota Gophers needed their defense to carry the load against Iowa.
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in mice. Scientists warn that CBN may carry risks similar to THC, although its long-term effects in humans remain largely unknown.
Scientists discover how pancreatic cancer rewrites its DNA to escape treatment
Scientists have discovered how pancreatic cancer cells continually reshape their genetic makeup to become more aggressive, spread, and evade treatment. In laboratory experiments, blocking a key gene reversed some of these dangerous changes, revealing a potential new way to fight the deadly disease.
New evidence suggests spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater
Millions of years after animals first conquered land, some took an extraordinary evolutionary U-turn and returned to the water. Using machine learning and thousands of fossil measurements, Yale scientists have uncovered surprising clues about which prehistoric creatures truly became aquatic. Their findings suggest that Spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater, while some ancient marine reptiles previously thought to be fully aquatic actually spent considerable time on land.
(BPRW) MedHaul Wins Prize in AI Health Innovation Competition
(Black PR Wire) Memphis, TN — MedHaul, a digital health company whose technology platform allows healthcare providers to easily and quickly match their patients with appropriate medical transportation, has won WellWithAll&rs...
Finding biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer
Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation, and known prostate cancer genes, were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in a new study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health.
Obama jokes about the ‘well-known evil empire, Canada’
Former President Barack Obama expressed astonishment as he condemned President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a rally in support of Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday.
SnakePit Post-season GDT, #19
The Brewers successfully held serve in the World Series opener, though it certainly got a bit tense there in the ninth inning, as Tampa had the tying run in scoring position with one out. It ended up as the 11th one-run game this post-season. That’s still a long way off the MLB postseason record for […]
Trump says US will do business with Ukraine, Russia after war ends
US president says he would like to ‘get back to life where Russia and Ukraine make a deal’ | Anadolu
Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’
Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
'Arguably Better Than Face ID': the iPhone Duo Touch ID Tip to Try
An iPhone Duo owner has shared a Touch ID tip on Reddit they claim is "arguably better than Face ID". It involves registering the lowest part of your index finger instead of the pad of your fingertip. The poster says this segment rests naturally against the side button during pickup and unlocks the phone as you lift it, and it seems at least some users agree. The tip has since been shared on the MacRumors forums, where another Duo owner reports it working for them.
5 Players Withdraw From WTA Guangzhou Open
The WTA Guangzhou Open, a WTA 250, is scheduled to take place in Guangzhou China from October 26 to November 1. WTA Guangzhou has faced a series of withdrawals ahead of the tournament, with a number of changes made to the main draw. With the tournament approaching, the main draw includes several new names, while …
Watch Inde Navarrette's Rogue X-Men Southern Accent
She'll star in the MCU reboot alongside Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Christopher Abbott (Prof. X), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost), Inde Navarrette (Rogue), Maya Boyd (Storm), Asa Germann (Angel) and Adam Driver (Mr. Sinister).
Chase Briscoe on Pole for NASCAR Cup Race at Talladega
Chase Briscoe is in the best position to go back-to-back in the fall NASCAR Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway, winning the pole for Sunday's Yellawood 500 and gaining points on the championship from the get-go.
Denver Film declares John Cho an outlaw
Dispatch from the Denver Film Festival: Evolving comic actor John Cho accepts award and talks about his sinister turn as a cult leader ... Local filmmakers make the case for stronger Colorado film incentives. That and more.
Cubs Have Easy Decision To Make About Jacob Webb
Coming off another dominant season as a reliable high-leverage arm, the veteran right-hander’s affordable $2.5 million club option makes retaining him a clear-cut choice for Chicago's bullpen.
Is the WA ‘millionaires tax’ really coming for public pensions?
SEATTLE — When you think about the mansion- and yacht-owning millionaire crowd, retired schoolteachers don't typically leap to mind. Nevertheless, foes of Washington's new high-earner income tax are making a
Tyler Herro Explains Bucks' Crucial Mistake in Loss vs Bulls
Herro put the winless Bucks' defeat to the Bulls down to inexperience.
Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators
The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up to take the ice on Saturday and will be without one of their key skaters against the Nashville Predators.Per Pens Inside Scoop, “Dan Muse said that Evgeni Malkin (illness) will not play tonight, so Avery Hayes is in. And Arturs Silovs will start in goal against Nashville.”The former is […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators appeared first on HEAVY.
Giants should send Malik Nabers at Houston’s weakened middle
Houston will be without safeties Reed Blankenship and Jalen Pitre on Sunday. I’d make those absences part of the Giants‘ […]
Young entrepreneurs showcase businesses at Future Makers Youth Market in OKC
Kids in Oklahoma City, from grades 4 through 12, showcased their businesses and learned about entrepreneurship at the Future Makers Youth Market on Saturday.
Nebraska volleyball vs. USC live updates, stats and highlights
Nebraska hosts USC in a Big Ten volleyball match on Saturday night. The Huskers are undefeated through 20 games for the 10th time in program history.
Your AMD GPU Has A One-Click Setting That Can Extend Its Lifespan
One helpful AMD Adrenalin setting that can help users make their AMD GPU last longer is the "Tuning" section under the "Performance" tab in AMD Adrenalin.
Sabonis Records Efficient Triple-Double in Kings Loss
The Lithuanian big man mirrored Wilt Chamberlain’s historic efficiency, yet his monster performance couldn't mask Sacramento's closing struggles.
Buccaneers Start NFC South Push Against Panthers
The Buccaneers open NFC South play against the Panthers as Baker Mayfield returns from a thumb injury.
Has Deion Sanders Started to Feel the Pressure in Colorado?
With a ballooning salary and a losing record, Coach Prime faces a harsh reality in Boulder as the Buffaloes struggle to snap a decades-long postseason drought.
World Series Game 2 discussion
Is trouble Brewing for the Tampa Bay? Or will they find a Ray of light in the darkness?
How hot you drink your tea may affect heart health
A study of more than 485,000 adults in China found links between tea-drinking habits, tea temperature and the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.
Broncos place OLB Jonah Elliss on injured reserve
The Broncos placed OLB Jonah Elliss (ankle) on injured reserve, ruling him out for at least four games.
Bell County Indigent Health director answers questions about hospital district on ballot
As early voting continues in Bell County, a lot of voters headed to the polls are wondering about a proposition on the ballot calling for a new hospital district in
Small businesses struggling with inflation amid Trump tariffs ahead of midterms
Kinney Drugs offers free caregiver webinar series
Kinney Drugs will host four free caregiver webinars Oct. 28-Nov. 18 covering dementia, burnout, medication safety and caregiving tips. Registration is open.
Cowboys fans render a decision on Brian Schottenheimer’s fate
Cowboys fans are pretty upset right now.
Likelihood Each Cubs Free Agent Starter Returns
From Shota Imanaga’s uncertain future to Clay Holmes’ defensive fit, we breakdown the odds of Chicago’s veteran rotation arms returning to the North Side for 2027.
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
Austin Hedges’ Future With the Guardians Appears Uncertain
Austin Hedges has been an important piece of the Cleveland Guardians roster for the last half-decade, but there's no guarantee he's back in 2027.
Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7
The Minnesota Vikings plan to activate running back Jordan Mason from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts , provided everything goes well Saturday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Minnesota expects to bring Mason back after a four-game absence. “Vikings plan […] The post Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Auburn's Georgia Momentum Disappears in Ugly Loss to LSU
Auburn football suffered a 38-17 loss to LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium, falling to 4-3 after upsetting No. 1 Georgia. Sam Leavitt torched Auburn's defense for 387 passing yards, while Byrum Brown and the Tigers' offense struggled to find rhythm ahead of next week's matchup at Ole Miss.
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy ponders the purpose of ties
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy shared his opinion about ties ahead of Game 2 of the World Series.
Vinny Guadagnino Says ‘Jersey Shore' 'Triggered' His Mental Health Issues
The reality television star recounted the repetitive drinking and partying on 'Jersey Shore' as being "grueling."
Man dead after running into Meriden business for help following stabbing
Police believe the stabbing incident likely occurred on Pratt Street on or near the Green.
In first midterm rally, Obama blasts Trump administration
Democrats have embraced the former president as their most effective closing messenger in the final weeks of the high-stakes midterm campaign.
Couple Turns Lifelong Dream of Saving ‘Old, Dilapidated’ N.Y.C. Brownstones into a Growing Business (Exclusive)
One couple has turned their passion for restoring historic New York City guesthouses into a family business while raising three daughters and renovating every property during a pregnancy.
Could Toronto Blue Jays Trade For a Miami Marlins Infielder?
Otto Lopez and Xavier Edwards could potentially both be available.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states’ ballots.
Crushed between diamonds, ice changes shape, a clue to what lies inside Neptune
Physicists squeezed water to about 35 million PSI and saw its atoms rearrange into a less orderly pattern, a clue to Uranus and Neptune.
Annual 'Night at the Museum' brings spooky science to South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota Paleontology Club was collecting donations to help the Sternberg Museum of Natural History
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
76ers' Most Dangerous Duo Might Be Getting Even Better
Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe are going to be a problem for the rest of the NBA for years to come.
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In their daily lives, young people are navigating ever-evolving digital spaces that have not been designed with their needs at the forefront.
Chris Finch Addresses One Critical Trait About Anthony Edwards
Anthony Edwards is stepping up.
Five Keys to a Buccaneers’ Victory Over the Carolina Panthers
Tampa’s season is on the line against the Panthers on Sunday. Here are my five keys to a Buccaneers’ victory.
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Barcelona’s back-4 to face Real Madrid is already known
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has already made a decision on his starting backline to face Real Madrid on Sunday evening.This comes amid the understanding that the German intends to field the same ...
Vikings Linked to Potential Sleeper Running Back Trade
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the only unbeaten teams left in the NFL entering Week 7 action. Coming off of their bye week, Kevin O’Connell’s team will face off against the Indianapolis Colts at home on Sunday afternoon. So far this season, the Vikings have looked the part of a legitimate contender in the […] The post Vikings Linked to Potential Sleeper Running Back Trade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Pumpkin Science Lab in Reading combines messy fun, learning
Children put their pumpkin predictions to the test during Berks Nature’s first Pumpkin Science Lab at The Nature Place.
Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race
The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm elections
Packers activate Josh Jacobs
Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to make his first appearance of the 2026 season.
This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional.
Swing seats, meaning districts that a presidential candidate won by 5 percentage points or fewer in the previous election, are disappearing from the national map.
Bubba Wallace Drops Blunt 8-Word Reality Check on Long-Term Health Risks at Phoenix
At 33, Bubba Wallace still has plenty of racing ahead of him. But when the conversation turned to Phoenix Raceway’s dogleg, the 23XI Racing driver was already thinking about life at 60.
On Invoking History
Bruno Fernandes’ post-match interview after the humiliating loss to Como took aim at many things, including the tendency to analyse the club’s present in relation to its past. Fernandes wasn’t disrespecting it but suggesting that these are very different times. Just a week earlier, Lisandro Martinez stated that we don’t have to go that far […]
LIVE! Watch UFC 333 Post-Fight Presser
With UFC 333 officially a wrap after an entertaining card earlier today (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, fight fans can now check out the post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a day that featured […]
Demichelis' Gamble Pays Off As Leipzig Crush Elversberg 4-0
After a tactical reshuffle, the Red Bulls maintained their flawless home record as Rômulo’s clinical double and Christoph Baumgartner’s emotional return ignited a dominant four-goal second-half blitz.
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.
Ryan Braun savoring visit to Milwaukee, relishing Brewers' run
Ryan Braun played his entire career with the Brewers and remains closely connected to the organization.
Jesse Welles sang about politics and insects — and covered Black Sabbath and Bob Dylan
The rapidly rising "Join ICE" protest singer played solo and with a band on North Broad Street, and covered Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson Downgraded to OUT for Bengals Game
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has been downgraded to OUT for the Bengals game.
Oklo Is Down 61% This Year Despite a Real Technical Milestone. Here's the Disconnect Between the Stock and the Science.
What's going on with Oklo?
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton campaigns in Quincy, touts health care plan
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke to the crowd about health care and the cost of living for Americans. She said her campaign funding will not come from larger corporations.
Indiana stays alive against Michigan, gets 13-6 overtime win in grueling defensive snoozefest
The Hoosiers were held scoreless in the second half by the Wolverines defense, but were able to get a key overtime touchdown to pull off the ugly win.
What's 'Fjord' About? A Political Stance That May Be Too Hot to Handle
Why do so many insist that "Fjord" doesn't choose sides? The film has a clearly delineated villain.
Elon Musk actually follows through on Grok AI adaptation of ' The Odyssey'
It’s exactly what you’d expect.
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.