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Untreated sewage contaminates San Juan River as floodwaters threaten public health
Untreated sewage has entered the flooded San Juan River, Navajo Nation officials said Saturday, warning that contamination could remain long after the water recedes.
Clemson HC Dabo Swinney Puts Coach on Notice, Offense 'Disturbing'
After a deflating loss to Virginia Tech, Swinney confronts roster gaps and coaching failures as the Tigers' playoff hopes vanish and the offense faces a critical crossroads.
Jaylen Brown responds to Jayson Tatum's 'no beef' comments as dispute continues: 'He's got a great PR team'
Suns' Collin Gillespie describes adjustment to offseason workouts
Collin Gillespie played in 21 minutes off the bench in the Phoenix Suns loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in their opening game.
‘Friday the 13th’: Grading the 12 films
Winding up on the floor of a movie theater is never a good thing. But that’s where one frightened audience member wound up in 1980 after seeing “Friday the 13th”
Nobody Does It Better: Steven Reineke, Lena Hall and The New York Pops Bring James Bond to Carnegie Hall
James Bond has always understood the importance of making an entrance. Whether emerging from the shadows in a perfectly tailored tuxedo, ordering a martini, or escaping certain death with an impossibly beautiful woman at his side, 007 has spent more than six decades making danger look positively delicious. But perhaps his greatest accomplice has always […]
Events for November: Marathons, Movies, Music, Thanksgiving Magic and the Holidays Arrive
November is when New York changes costumes. The pumpkins disappear, the holiday lights begin to sparkle, and the city trades Halloween mischief for marathon madness, documentary premieres, world-class comedy, spectacular performances and one of the most beloved parades on the planet. It is a month when Fifth Avenue belongs to runners, veterans and giant balloons, […]
Economic woes transform the Midwest into a massive midterms battleground
Democrats could be poised for a revival in the heartland, as furor over high costs and doubt about President Donald Trump’s willingness to change the nation’s trajectory threaten to loosen the GOP’s grip on working-class voters.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Oct. 25, 2026, puzzle No. 762
Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores.
Overnight Science News: Over 76% of Americans can’t name a living scientist
This week’s science news roundup begins with climate change drama then continues with (mostly) happier topics like dinosaurs, butterflies, and lizard tails in amber. Please add your contributions in a…
1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline
If the Philadelphia Eagles make any more trades before the 2026 trade deadline , it should almost certainly be as sellers, not buyers. Now sure, could Roseman find a bargain on the margins and make a move, like if a team is willing to take a conditional seventh-round pick for a player at a position of need – safety, anyone? -instead of releasing […] The post 1 player Eagles must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Science Hill lost in the TSSAA state volleyball finals on Friday
Franklin's win capped a banner day for Nashville-area Division I programs as they teams swept the Class A (Eagleville), AA (Valor Prep) and AAA championships.
Health Inspection: live vermin found at sports bar in Citrus Heights
A local sports bar in Citrus Heights was hit with several health code violations last week that forced the establishment to close briefly while undergoing sanitation and pest control services...
Health screening event held in honor of Colin Hill
A health screening was held Saturday at McCluer High School in honor of 14-year-old Colin Hill, who died from an undiagnosed heart condition.
Five takeaways from USC’s embarrassing 24-7 loss to Wisconsin
What did we learn from the Trojans’ pathetic performance in Madison Saturday evening?
DAVE RAMSEY: Will the dream (car) become reality?
This week’s installment of down-to-earth personal finance advice from Dave Ramsey and the Dave Says column.
"Marvel's Wolverine" Topped Game Sales Chart
PlayStation and Insomniac Games’ “Marvel’s Wolverine” debuted as the best-selling game of September in the United States, according to analytics firm Circana. Using the full game sales data of both physical and digital copies, the PlayStation 5 exclusive delivered the highest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since “Helldivers II” in early 2024. That […]
Tulsa Health Department hosts 10th annual North Tulsa Community Baby Shower
The Tulsa Health Department hosted its 10th annual North Tulsa Community Baby Shower on Saturday, connecting expecting parents and families with young children
Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld In-Flight Entertainment from 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, from 2027 onward. The system will be installed on a total of 41 refurbished Airbus A350-900 and A350-900ULR aircraft, as well as on Boeing 777-9 aircraft scheduled for future delivery. It will feature 4K high-resolution touchscreens, spatial audio, noise-canceling headphones, and Bluetooth connectivity for passengers’ personal headphones. More than 2,500 items of content, including movies, television programs, music, and podcasts, will be updated monthly. The system will also include a “Wellness Planner” featuring sleep and meditation tracks, breathing exercises, and stretches that can be done at passengers’ seats. In addition, Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi service will be progressively introduced from […]
Pokémon GO's Season of Twilight Trails' Pokémon Night Out 2026 Twitch Drops event guide
As part of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, a new music event will be taking place in Los Angeles, California and London, United Kingdom. Dubbed Pokémon Night Out,
Which AMD CPU Is Equivalent To The One In The PlayStation 5 Pro?
Exploding console prices have led gamers to look for an AMD CPU that's equivalent to the one in the PlayStation 5 Pro. The closest match is the Ryzen 5 5600x.
FAU star receiver achieves historic feat with 5-TD performance
The FAU Owls set themselves apart in college football history following a spectacular performance from Easton Messer in their 51-49 win over the Rice Owls on Saturday afternoon. Messer is going through the final season of his collegiate career, his second with the Owls. He shines as one of the best receivers in the nation, ranking high with a lot […] The post FAU star receiver achieves historic feat with 5-TD performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State
The 2026 football season has delivered upsets and stunning losses, but this one might be the most shocking. Over the past two seasons, Bethune-Cookman has gained momentum as a formidable SWAC East contender, but it needed a definitive win over one of the conference’s top teams to prove its worth . Today, that victory came. Bethune-Cookman secured a […] The post Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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
Science and Sense: The big election column
Although Science and Sense tries to avoid politics, we have an important election soon, and this is, after all, an Opinion column. It might be argued that “Political Science” is
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...
NA boys sweep Erie Challenge
North Allegheny traveled to Erie, PA to take part in the Erie Challenge over the weekend. The NA boys swept their schedule going 2-0 on the weekend while the girls went 0-3. Girls The NA girls dropped a 15-5 match against Germantown to get the tournament going. Margarita Tokareva had three goals while Sania Bedi and Vania Rathee each scored. Rathee… More »
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.
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
The Real Reason For Connor Hellebuyck's Suspension Revealed.
New details on Saturday night suggest this fight might not be over.
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.
NMSU research centers celebrate fall with outreach events
NMSU agricultural science centers hosted fall learning events featuring farm demonstrations, pumpkin patches and hands-on activities for elementary students.
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.
Lamar dominates second half to end Houston Christian's winning streak
Lamar took control of a close game in the second half to deny Houston Christian its third consecutive win.
Were Broncos too overconfident going into 2026 season?
Looking at the Denver Broncos' offseason approach heading into Week 7 of the 2026 season, were they too overconfident?
🥈 Bullet header places Antoine Griezmann in MLS goalscoring pantheon
Antoine Griezmann's arrival in MLS has come up with the goods in expected fashion across much of the 2026 season, with the World Cup winner and France icon becoming one of the faces of the league and ...
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
Fall Family Health Fair brings resources to South Bend community
A South Bend health fair connects families with free resources, including a bloodmobile and mobile health unit, at Innovation Park.
How Much Would It Cost To Build A PC That Can Compete With The PS5 Pro?
The price of the PS5 Pro continues climbing. If you're going to shell out that much, maybe you should consider building a similar PC. How much would that be?
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.
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 | WWJ Newsradio 950
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.
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.
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
Skip Bayless Has Bold Vikings Declaration After Bears Win
Skip Bayless doubled down on his belief that the Minnesota Vikings will win the NFC North despite the Chicago Bears’ recent victory, keeping the division race firmly in the spotlight. The outspoken sports commentator’s prediction signals that he remains confident in Minnesota’s chances as the NFC North contenders continue to battle for position. The Bears’ […] The post Skip Bayless Has Bold Vikings Declaration After Bears Win appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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).
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.
Job-based health plans get more expensive, with little relief in sight
Rising healthcare premiums and worker contributions are putting significant financial pressure on American families and employers, with experts projecting even steeper cost increases for upcoming plans.
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
Sacha Baron Cohen says 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' is his last in this style of comedy, calling them too risky
Sacha Baron Cohen reveals why "Ali G: Who Iz I?" will be his last over-the-top comedy, citing dangerous stunts and severe dehydration on set.
Nashville SC aim beyond Supporters’ Shield: “Ready for more"
By Ben WrightMONTRÉAL - Even with the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield freshly in tow, Nashville SC aren't satisfied. Far from it.In fact, Saturday's 2-0 win at CF Montréal that clinched the second troph...
Obama compares Trump's White House renovations to 'Saddam Hussein opening a Cheesecake Factory' at Ohio rally
Barack Obama compared Trump's White House renovations to a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein at a Cleveland rally for Ohio Democrats.
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
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Length Around 14-16 Hours; Devs Said They’ve “Intentionally” Built a World That’ll Make Players “Curious to Explore”
The Tomb Raider franchise is set to return in a big way starting next year with the release of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, a reimagining of the original Tomb…
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.
Addressing mental health and loneliness through art: LaunchSpace's SocialRx program gets United Way funding support
LaunchSpace's SocialRx program received a $75,000 grant from the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region to boost regional wellness.
Comedian Charlie Berens has made Wisconsin politics a laughing matter
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with comedian and former journalist Charlie Berens. His comedy blends political satire with a distinctly Wisconsin sense of humor.
How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin
Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.
Obama, in Ohio, assails 'cruelty' from Trump in campaign
Former President Barack Obama has stepped into one of America's ugliest midterm fights as he works to rally Democratic voters in battleground Ohio.
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.
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
President Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally. Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrived
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
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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.
Packers Star Reveals Turning Point After Brutal Start to Season
Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams pointed to the team’s Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as the moment the defense raised its standards after an uneven start.The Packers entered that Thursday Night Football game at 1-1. They had dropped their opener to the Minnesota Vikings before beating the New York Jets in overtime. […] The post Packers Star Reveals Turning Point After Brutal Start to Season appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ review: Peter Cullen delivers an emotional performance | Texas A&M University-San Antonio
“Optimus Prime: Awakening” is a 12-minute short film that was screened alongside the 40th anniversary theatrical re-release of “The Transformers: The Movie.” Released in 1986 after the first two seasons of the animated series, “The Transformers: The Movie” returned to theaters in 2026 as part of Hasbro’s yearlong “Apology Tour.” The marketing campaign celebrated the...
At an Ohio deli, GOP voters shrug at controversy over Ramaswamy ad
Attendees said the ad doesn't concern them.
Jon Gosselin’s ex shares emotional reaction to Collin’s book: ‘I will always be your mom’
Colleen Conrad dated the “Jon and Kate Plus 8” star from 2014 to 2021.
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.
GIS students mapping trees’ health at Indiana University Northwest
When Joe Blockland’s students at Indiana University Northwest want to call up a tree on campus, they can use an app he created for it.
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.
Josh Brolin credits strict morning ritual with helping him stay sober for 12 years
Josh Brolin revealed the moment he woke up on a sidewalk outside his house and questioned the direction of his life, leading to 12 years of sobriety.
Leland Fall Festival brings trick-or-treating, live entertainment to Founders Park
The Town of Leland is inviting families to celebrate the fall season with a free festival featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment and activities for all ages.
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.
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.
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.
Boston Celtics Daily Links 10/24/26
All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place.
A woman owned small business opportunity through a popular Valley farmer’s market
Among the rows and rows of homemade items and other one-of-a-kind creations found at the Pinnacle Peak Farmers Market, woman owned business proprietor, Tara J. Harley offers something shoppers have a difficult time finding: handmade jewelry where every piece a unique creation. Harley, owner of Lady J’s Creations, designs unique handmade jewelry and brings her...
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?
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.
An electronic health record tool for exercise prescription may reduce fall rate among older adults
In a large randomized clinical trial among 22 primary care practices, use of an electronic health record-integrated clinical decision support tool known as…
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?
In Senate run, Juliana Stratton touts progressive politics and a pragmatic record
Stratton has taken progressive policy positions, but has also touted a record of getting things done across a big, diverse state.
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.
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