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A rancher found an innovative business plan. Then regulators pounced.
A cattle-sharing arrangement shouldn’t be treated like a Wall Street investment.
Why do flamingos dance while they eat? This scientist found out
Beautiful ripples drew Víctor Ortega Jiménez to feeding flamingos. Unraveling their secret could inspire new ways to filter water.
Construction begins on Kading Properties' new headquarters
Construction is underway on Kading Properties’ expansion of its Urbandale headquarters as it prepares for future growth and celebrates its 50th year in business this year, the company’s CEO said. Kading, which focuses on construction of workforce housing statewide, is building an 11,000-square-foot building on its current lot at 7008 Madison Ave. and an adjacent parcel…
Meet the women behind Baddies 4 Progress, state’s new progressive PAC
Baddies 4 Progress founders Arshia Hussain and Yusra Mohamud mix social media, political events and community outreach to counter voter apathy. Their new Minnesota PAC builds on organizing that began during Omar Fateh’s mayoral run.
NJ’s low-cost health clinics see rising demand as insurance gaps widen
NJ’s free or low-cost healthcare clinics will be even more important as the impact of federal funding cuts takes hold, advocates say.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Fixture History And Expected Lineups
It's crunch time for Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, and what better way to ease the pressure than with a cup win over Fulham!
Kings Continue Winless Start After Road Loss at San Antonio
Victor Wembanyama’s dominant double-double and a barrage of Spurs three-pointers buried Sacramento in San Antonio, leaving the cold-shooting Kings desperate for answers during a winless four-game slide.
Former Hexure president Kevin Pohmer joins OH.io as chief business officer
The Columbus fintech founder behind Financial Guard and IXN Tech steps in as Ratmir Timashev’s venture platform grows its team toward 50 and offers startups a deal with no upfront cost, a shared cut of new revenue and a goal of tripling sales within 18 months.
Colts' Draft Haul in 2027, 2028 After Huge Trades
What picks do the Indianapolis Colts have in the 2027 and 2028 NFL Drafts after making two big trades on Tuesday?
ESPN calls Panthers QB Bryce Young NFL's most confounding player
After a rough showing by Bryce Young in Week 8, an ESPN analyst is still unsure what to make of the Panthers QB
With Terry McLaurin Out, Commanders Depending on Antonio Williams
Head coach Dan Quinn noted he expects wide receiver Terry McLaurin to draw more targets with Terry McLaurin now sidelined for the season
Brandon Lowe’s Predicted Contract Is Perfect for Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't hesitate to sign Brandon Lowe to this projected free agent contract.
Nuggets Reportedly Interested in Recently Waived Bucks Guard
Denver Nuggets are eyeing Kevin Porter Jr.
Science is hands-on for students during National Chemistry Week at Eastman
In recognition of National Chemistry Week, students from around the Tri-Cities got hands-on explorations of science Tuesday through a variety of fun and educational demonstrations at Eastman Chemical Co. in
40 Years Ago Women Couldn't Get Business Loans Without Men. That's When Hedy Ratner Stepped In
Four decades after co-founding the Women’s Business Development Center in Chicago, the 85-year-old says there's still work to be done.
A woman carried a 'stone baby' in her abdomen for 3 years
A woman's unexplained abdominal pain led doctors to a diagnosis that has only been documented a few hundred times over the past 400 years.
Board to vote on whether Wisconsin DNR can craft new pesticide regulations
The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency can begin crafting groundwater standards for roughly two dozen pesticides.
Cleveland Browns news: Breaking the Three Rivers Jinx
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the October 28 edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.
The Bear’s Den: Trades abound, but none yet for Bears
So far the Chicago Bears have yet to be active in the pre-deadline trading market. Will that change today?
Zoho Brings Trusted Business Intelligence to AI Agents in Zoho Analytics Platform Evolution, Connecting Data, Business Context, Insights and Action
AUSTIN, Texas, October 28, 2026--Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced a major evolution of Zoho Analytics into an Agentic Analytics platform, extending its established analytics and reporting capabilities with a trusted intelligence layer for business insights and AI-driven action. By bringing together data, business context, analytics, and AI agents, the platform enables businesses to move from analyzing data to understanding what it means and to act on those insights.
Haslam Sports Group’s Ohio projects top $4 billion. It just broke ground on the latest.
Haslam Sports Group's projects span Cleveland, Berea, Brook Park and Columbus, with nearly $3 billion in private investment planned in Brook Park and Berea alone.
CT health insurance premiums are going up but help is available. What to know
Open enrollment is under way for Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace providing health and dental plans. There are 22 health plans residents can choose from through Anthem or ConnectiCare Benefits Inc, the only c…
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment
The NBA wants the WNBA to grow. This Finals scheduling blunder won’t help
The NBA, with its hands all over the WNBA's growth, needed to push for better solution than an afternoon Game 6 that could crown a champion.
Two Blocks in Pennsylvania Show Why It’s So Hard for Campaigns to Reach Voters
In a competitive House district, residents get their election news from under-the-radar sources — or no sources at all.
Zamorano shares a day with the beneficiaries of the Real Madrid Foundation's social sports schools in Mexico
The ambassador of the Real Madrid Foundation and former Real Madrid player Iván Zamorano participated in the 15th edition of the Úne-T Tournament...
Michele Tafoya, NFL reporter turned Senate hopeful, toes the line on Trump
The former “Sunday Night Football” sideline reporter turned conservative podcaster is running for Senate in Minnesota.
NC among top 5 most gerrymandered states + Averting a State Health Plan deficit
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Minnesota becomes battleground as political clashes shape Senate race
Minnesota has become a flashpoint in the political dispute between President Trump and Democrats. Clashes over immigration and recent accusations of voter fraud are spilling into the U.S. Senate race.
Astronomers spot biggest star ever seen swallowed by a black hole
ASASSN-14li is the name given to the swallowing by a black hole of a star around three times the mass of our Sun.
As Epic’s dominance grows, its iron grip is choking innovation in health technology
A STAT investigation found that Epic selectively withholds access to patient data, disadvantaging rival software developers and stymying innovation.
RFK Jr under fire for saying Arabs Muslims don’t produce science or win Nobel Prizes
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been condemned after claiming Arabs no longer produce major science or literature. Nobel laureates and the Michigan Senate race have put his remarks under fresh scrutiny.
Former Seahawks' 3rd-round pick would make sense for Commanders
The Commanders should look to add a former Seahawks' third-round pick after Seattle traded for Quenton Nelson.
Phillies Named as Fit for International Star in Free Agency
The Philadelphia Phillies could be among the teams to pursue an international star.
Good News for Celtic as Player Returns from Injury
There is some good news for Celtic as the player has made a return to training from injury.
Cundy 'no spring chicken' but nears 20-year unbeaten run
Jody Cundy says he is "no spring chicken", yet at the age of 48 he could make it 20 years unbeaten in the kilo at the Para-cycling Track World Championships.
Dolphins Predicted to Make Exciting Quarterback Move in Offseason
The Miami Dolphins have landed an exciting new prediction about their future at the quarterback position.
Paused humanities, social sciences PhD programs resume admissions with reduced capacity
Some departments warned that smaller doctoral cohorts could cut undergraduate course offerings.
Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season
When fans around the NHL think of the New Jersey Devils’ leading goal scorers, their mind likely goes immediately to Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, or even Jesper Bratt. Most people won’t immediately think of Arseni Gritsyuk, a second-year NHLer who made the move from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League last season, yet there he is. […] The post Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Coliseum Authority votes to attach James Brown's name to entertainment complex, arena still unnamed
The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority (ARCCA) voted to name the facility comprised of both the Augusta arena currently under construction and the Bell Auditorium, the James Brown Entertainment Complex. Brad Usry, who chairs ARCCA’s New Arena Committee, issued the motion to name the complex after the Godfather of Soul during the Authority’s monthly meeting, Tuesday […]
Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski explained why he had so much urgency to finish Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.Volkanovski finished Evloev via second-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 333 to defend his title for the second time during his second reign as the UFC featherweight champion.It was Volkanovski’s first finish since UFC 290 […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev appeared first on HEAVY.
Star Entertainment fined $260m in historical money laundering case
Star Entertainment has been fined $260 million for breaching money laundering laws between 2016 and 2022. The casino operator was also found to have contravened customer due diligence rules, including a failure to monitor.
Sports Extra: Wednesday, October 27
The first round of playoffs has come for football in southeast Minnesota!
Sports Extra: Wednesday, October 27
The first round of playoffs has come for football in southeast Minnesota!
Where Duke Basketball Lands in CBS Sports Top 101
Here is where the Duke Blue Devils' basketball program lands in the latest CBS Sports Top 100 and 1
Recent health inspections reveal Novi restaurant woes
Oakland County health inspectors found drain flies and improper food storage at several Novi restaurants recently.
Early rain doesn’t dampen 48th Valle Country Fair
Live mountain music performances by Avery Junior Appalachian Musicians and traditional dances by the Colombianitas troupe lifted spirits, while children participated in games and enjoyed face painting under improving weather.
Colts Trade Second Franchise Cornerstone In Same Day
The Indianapolis Colts have traded DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers.
James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies in election’s final days
Voter enthusiasm in a city of fewer than 300,000 underscored the high stakes of a close Senate race in what Democrats call their best chance in a generation.
Trump tamed after US midterms? Europe doubts it
President Donald Trump may be facing a political pounding at the US midterm elections next month -- but in Europe expectations are low that a big Democrat win would change much.While a Democrat win co...
Tigers punch ticket to Hershey
by: Dom Gliozzi With a trip to Hershey on the line, the North Allegheny Tigers dominated Hollidaysburg in the first round of the PIAA 3A Girls’ Team Tournament with a 4-1 victory in Altoona, PA, Tuesday evening at the Gorilla House Gym. The Tigers exacted sweet revenge as they fell to Hollidaysburg in the same… More »
‘DWTS’ Horror Movie Night recap: Wildly polarized scores and a savage double elimination
Something wicked came to the ballroom on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Horror Movie Night, as the judges handed out wildly high and low scores, two underdogs had great routines, and a double elimination astounded.
Bryce Rainer’s next step comes down to making more contact
The Tigers prospect paired elite power with a staggering strikeout rate in West Michigan. Now, Arizona Fall League action reveals whether swing adjustments can bridge that gap.
Survey shows high percentage of Seattle businesses have considered moving out of Emerald City
Around half of Seattle businesses report that are considering moving or shrinking, blaming a business environment that they say is getting worse and don’t believe it looks like it will get better, according to a survey from the Downtown Seattle Association and Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell
T The Detroit Lions did what they had to do Sunday afternoon against their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers, at Ford Field, defeating them 20-17 thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Jake Bates. There was also a moment during the contest that could have ultimately cost the Lions the game, as Jahmyr […] The post Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell appeared first on HEAVY.
Chicago organization says ’Salud’ to stopping stigma surrounding mental health
An immigrant-founded nonprofit is cutting through barriers of seeking and receiving mental health care.
Climate change should be declared global health emergency, experts say
Climate change should formally be declared a global health emergency, experts have warned after they found that impacts on human health are outpacing the action countries are taking. Health harms from...
Greenland Beyond Bases: Business Opportunities at the Top of the World
Since the U.S. threatened to upend NATO over Greenland earlier this year, the alliance has recalibrated, with Denmark and the U.S. reaching an updated deal that once again underlined the Arctic isl…
Red-Hot Spurs Cruise Past Kings in First Home Win
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, making their first win at the Frost Bank Center of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Phillies Hire New Hitting Coach After Firing Kevin Long
The Philadelphia Phillies have made their decision on who their new hitting coach will be after firing Kevin Long.
The best photos from BVB's DFB-Pokal party
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Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game
Kyrie Irving's playing status is uncertain for Wednesday's Mavericks-Thunder matchup after Dallas listed the nine-time All-Star as questionable. The post Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
Potential Early Pirates Trade Candidates This Offseason
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of players who could be intriguing trade candidates this offseason.
Instant Takeaways From Iowa Men's Basketball's Exhibition Win
The Hawkeyes rolled to an 88-64 win over Illinois Springfield on Tuesday night. Here are your instant observations.
Lance Leipold Challenges Kansas Jayhawks Defense
Lance Leipold Wants the Defense to Be More Aggressive
The maths bust-up fuelling fears that AI is undermining science
AI has made some awesome scientific discoveries. But now, questions are being raised about its accuracy
Florida education chief defends science plan as critics say it ‘danced around’ evolution
At issue are new science standards, which spell out what students should learn in science lessons in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Businesses near Hastings Southeast Roundabout look for traffic to return to normal as project nears completion
The construction began June 1 and the road closures have meant losses in business for Eldon's Automotive Repair and Big Dally's Deli.
What local election officials found in Trump’s new claims about California voters
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote..
Aguilar feels confident as voting is underway
Nevada Secretary of State talks to UNR students about voter safety, federal interference, and how is office is prepared to take on the "what ifs?"
Three Improved Stanford Players Driving the Cardinal's Bowl Game Push
Caden High, Micah Ford, and Sam Mattingly have all taken steps forward with Stanford this season.
Mavericks Announce Major News About Former Duke Star Kyrie Irving
The Dallas Mavericks announced major news about former Duke star Kyrie Irving on Tuesday.
Alperen Sengun Filled Out Stat Sheet on Monday Night to Help Houston Stay Undefeated
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun filled out the stat sheet on Monday night against the Atlanta Hawks to help his team stay undefeated.
Fox Sports’ Robert Griffin III ‘would 100 percent be interested’ in coaching Baylor
Robert Griffin III has said for years that he wants another shot at an NFL quarterback job. That hasn’t come to fruition. So now, the Fox Sports college football analyst is shifting his focus to a different role: college football head coach. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback made the rounds on Monday…
Behind the science are stories. UCLA students launch LENS journal to tell them
UCLA students launched a new publication Monday that aims to raise awareness about environmental issues through storytelling. Written, edited and peer-reviewed entirely by undergraduate students, LENS: The Journal of Environmental Narratives allows students to display their creative and scholarly environmental work at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Seattle Seahawks Cut 5-Game Starter After Blockbuster Trade
The Seahawks have made their first significant roster cut following the Quenton Nelson trade, parting ways with a former third-round pick. The post Seattle Seahawks Cut 5-Game Starter After Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Judge weighs whether California can count up to 20,000 disputed ballots
The hearing Tuesday comes as mail-in voting is underway, a week before the Nov. 3 conclusion of midterm elections
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
T-Wolves to lose Edwards for two months: reports
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards will undergo arthroscopic right knee surgery and is expected to miss around two months of the NBA season, US media reported on Tuesday.ESPN said Edwards now requires surgery and is set to miss up to two months, while the Athletic cited an anonymous team source saying Edwards is expected to miss at least two months.
GoFundMe set up after South Walton business owner drowns in Gulf
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Friends of a local family are asking you to help them after suffering an unthinkable tragedy. 34-year old business owner Stone Romberg drowned in the Gulf. According to th...
LeBron James’ Philadelphia Experiment Is Already Getting Complicated
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia was supposed to give the 76ers another superstar capable of helping them compete for an NBA championship. However, just days into the 2026-27 season, the experiment is already facing an unexpected challenge. Philadelphia has started the season with plenty of excitement surrounding its new roster, but injuries and frontcourt concerns…
Five 2027 Draft Prospects Who Fill Washington Commanders Needs
With the Washington Commanders currently in position to land the fourth overall pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, who are some of the names that can address needs?
Where $205 million in rural health transformation funds is going in Wyoming
Big chunks of the federal dollars are going toward improving access to emergency care and keeping labor and delivery units open.
Stanford Takes FBS's Longest Road Losing Streak to Louisville
The Cardinal have lost 14 straight games away from home, a program record. All four of their wins in 2026 have come at Stanford Stadium, and Saturday will offer another chance to end the streak.
Match Report: Abysmal Arsenal Downed In Shocking Cup Upset
Drone delays, a shock red card, and penalty heartbreak saw the League Two underdogs stun Mikel Arteta’s stars to secure one of football's greatest-ever giant-killings.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
Why the A's Should Want Luis Severino Back
Luis Severino has a $22 million player option for the 2027 season, and the A's have already said they hope he'll be back.
Northern NV business owner pleads guilty to embezzling $7.8M from broadband project
A Reno business owner has pleaded guilty to laundering millions of dollars that prosecutors say were embezzled from a federally funded high-speed internet const
H.S. Roundup | Local athletes shine as postseason play heats up
Local cross country teams secure regional spots and Fairfield Union soccer advances to the district final.
Suspect arrested in connection to local business robberies
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department arrested a 60-year-old suspect for allegedly engaging in attempted and armed robberies at multiple area businesses overnight Sunday, Oct. 25.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(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.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. 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, JustWatch and Reelgood interest 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 week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
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