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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.
The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama
“I had sex with the wife of a Jewish billionaire heir, and I made her tell me the family secret of longevity,” a cartoon landscaper sings at the start of a recent online commercial for herbal supplements.
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
COVE Animal Health and Animal Clinic Northview to Reopen Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center, Expanding Access to Integrated Veterinary Care
MIDDLETOWN, Conn., October 28, 2026--COVE Animal Health, a Community of Veterinary Entrepreneurs, today announced that Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center in Norwalk, Ohio will re-open as part of their Animal Clinic Northview (ACN) hospital network.
New reforms improve care at Bexar County Jail
The new dedicated detox units, which began operating in August, serve an average of 110 detainees daily, usually staying for seven days.
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.
DePaoli named Centreville Stadium president of business operations
PAWTUCKET – On Monday, Oct. 26, Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium named Lou DePaoli as president of business operations, which they said marked the next step in the
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.
A guide to Nov. 3 midterm election with history, perspective
Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don't put too much weight on Republicans' big financial advantage.
Fed, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon set up 48-hour stock market test for AI
The Fed will set the rate backdrop, while Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon face fresh questions about AI spending.
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…
New Hampshire political dynasty boosts John E. Sununu in Senate bid
Political dynasty is front and center as Republican John E. Sununu seeks to retake his old Senate seat in a close-fought race against Democratic Representative Chris Pappas.
Beloved Celtic festival in Bethlehem ending operations after nearly 4 decades
The Celtic Cultural Alliance said years of significant financial challenges led to the decision.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Polling shows that MAHA food and pesticide priorities are overwhelmingly popular.
Universities should not be adopting AI to automate their own absurdities
The promise of AI automation to fix the administrative problems facing universities is a fallacy. These systems will only increase the burdens of already-struggling institutions.
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's famous cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's native cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Inside the Trump administration’s controversial lists of alleged noncitizen voters
In the closing days of the midterms, the Trump administration has sent multiple states lists of what it alleges are noncitizens on the voter rolls, intensifying its controversial efforts to stop those people from voting in the election.
The Business Exit Strategy More Owners Should Be Talking About
Discover how employee ownership trusts (EOTs) offer business owners an alternative exit strategy that preserves company culture while realizing business value.
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.
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.
SAP and NTT to Cooperate on Delivering Trusted Sovereign Cloud and SAP Business AI Capabilities
TOKYO — The companies share the ambition to advance secure, resilient and sovereign digital transformation for regulated industries.
LATEST: Casino operator Star Entertainment fined AUS$260m for major AML breaches
AUSTRALIA'S Federal Court has ordered casino operator Star Entertainment Group to pay a AUS$260 million penalty for a series of AML breaches.
Sky Sports forced into FOUR apologies after Fleetwood Town hero lets slip X-rated comment following shock Arsenal win
Fleetwood Town produced a night for the ages by dumping Premier League champions Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory. However, the League Two side’s historic achievement was momentarily overshadowed by a hilariously foul-mouthed slip during the post-match celebrations.
MAHA’s midterm report card
It’s been just over two years since the rise of Make America Great Again, or MAHA. The movement united a coalition of moms, wellness influencers and voters across the political spectrum over concerns about chronic illness and childhood diseases. And when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over as Secretary of Health and Human Services, it seemed like MAHA would be front and center in Washington.But as we approach the midterm elections, has the Trump administration made good on the MAHA agenda? On today’s episode, we dig into what’s changed, what hasn’t and what that means for your health.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Australia must ‘re-win the argument for democratic politics’ in wake of Haines incident, Alastair Campbell says
Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politics
Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessons
Think like an entrepreneur to make a better business case
Corporate sustainability must move past passive compliance and reporting administration and adopt proven entrepreneurial disciplines.
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.
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.
Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him
The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN's Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Chris Haynes separately reported that the procedure had already taken place, according to a procedure update. Charania's reported window is up […] The post Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him appeared first on Stadium Rant.
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $3.62, Implies 21% Upside
Explore more price target data and ratings for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. on the Forecasts tab, and track all previous and future analyst recommendations for AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. in the dedicated News Flow.Select reference data provided by FactSet. Copyright © 2026 FactSet Researc…
How regenerative agriculture strengthens Purina’s business resilience
Purina’s vice president of sustainability explores how regenerative agriculture supports long-term business resilience for the company and its partners.
Mahmoud Khalil credits Palestinian activism for reshaping US politics
Khalil returned to Columbia University to discuss his memoir detailing his arrest and detention by US immigration agents
Let's Talk: Youth — A champion, a colorful legacy and science that glows
Young people across East Tennessee are finding opportunities to shine, whether through athletic competition, scouting or scientific discovery. This week, we’re celebrating a Bearden Middle School champion, a special Girl Scout experience inspired by Dolly Parton and a classroom challenge that could take fifth graders to Dollywood. Bearden Middle School student wins Pan American championship […]
Creators are now classified as small businesses, but what does that actually mean?
The Small Business Administration has officially welcomed creators; we unpack what that means for brands, creators, and the economy at large.
Veterans Concert Weekend to feature U.S. Army Chorus
Help honor the nation’s heroes and celebrate the 70th anniversary of the U.S. Army Chorus at Lake Junaluska’s Veterans Concert Weekend Nov. 6–8.
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.
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.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorses Democratic candidate in Alaska governor’s race
Murkowski, who has clashed with Trump at times, said the GOP candidates running for governor are too partisan.
Feds offer Constellation $5 billion in financing to spur nuke development
The Trump administration is offering as much as $5 billion in financing to Constellation Energy Corp. to upgrade and modernize the nuclear operator’s fleet of reactors in Illinois, Maryland, and Pennsylvania.
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...
Kaiser Permanente Hawaiʻi earns high rating for Medicare health plan
Kaiser Permanente Hawaii tied for the highest rating in the state earning 4.5 out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in its 2027 star ratings.
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.
Trump, Talarico rally in Lubbock as 2026 election nears end
Lubbock has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like James Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
Michigan Democrat candidates allege political intimidation amid doxxing scandal
Democratic candidate Katrina Manetta is running for Michigan's 50th House District. She tells FOX 2 that ads, whether online or via text, show her name, face and personal phone number, which she never authorized.
Kentucky 6th District candidates Alvarado, Dembo debate costs, health care in Estill County
The forum was moderated by Estill County High School junior Lincoln Wilburn.
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…
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy's claim that Arabs 'don't produce science' meets a Nobel Prize reality check
U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked controversy with comments about Arab contributions to science and literature. Speaking at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kennedy
California Science Center, JPL Team Up for New Space Gallery
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced Tuesday a partnership bringing JPL spacecraft, interactive exhibits and research to the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13. The JPL experience will be part of the center’s Kent Kresa Space Gallery. Visitors can explore how robotic missions study Earth, the […]
Potential Early Pirates Trade Candidates This Offseason
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a handful of players who could be intriguing trade candidates this offseason.
Federal workers can meet health insurers in person
Federal employees and retirees can meet with health insurance providers at a Tallahassee fair on November 19.
Democrats have a shot in Mississippi, but it’s a ‘long shot,’ political strategist says
Democratic strategist Matt Bennett analyzes the battle for control of Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on ‘Special Report.’
Judge Questions Trump Administration’s Need to Target Noncitizen Voters
In the legal tangle between the Justice Department and California, a federal judge on Tuesday deferred a ruling but said the government already had a remedy it could use after the election.
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..
Murkowski endorses Democrat JKT in Alaska governor's race
Polls show Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins with a lead over three Republicans in the four-way race to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy.
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
Social media videos believed to be linked to Russia are misusing real people’s names and photographs to spread disinformation about two Democratic Senate candidates
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
Social media videos believed to be linked to Russia are misusing real people’s names and photographs to spread disinformation about two Democratic Senate candidates.
L.A. judge weighs feds' request to block 20,000 California votes
Judge David O. Carter seemed skeptical of a Trump administration request to immediately block California officials from counting about 20,000 ballots from voters whose citizenship the administration questions, but said he would not rule until Wednesday.
Climate change is a 'global health emergency' and the harms are accelerating, Lancet report warns
Many detrimental health indicators linked to climate change are moving in the wrong direction, the report's authors said.
Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games
Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million.
Israel/Palestine: Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian health workers continues
The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the Observatory for the Protection (…)
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.
Anderson Cooper on Trump’s latest attack on El-Sayed
President Trump and members of his administration have made a series of disparaging remarks about Muslim Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. CNN’s Anderson Cooper beaks it down.
UCLA expands campus vending machines to offer 24/7 access to health essentials
UCLA announced this month that it will expand the number and operating hours of essential health vending machines on campus. The Be Well Bruin Express – launched by UCLA Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center and UCLA’s Health Education and Resource Team in partnership with UCLA Vending Services – is stocked with a variety of health-related products and operates 24 hours a day outside the Ashe Center.
Health scare pushes Ritchie into advocacy for blood donation
The day Kendra Ritchie became a mother was far from the fairytale she imagined.She thinks of the blood transfusions she received that day as the reason she is here for her daughter, Ripleigh, 6, and now also her son, Rushton, 2. Ritchie, director of recruitment for the College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has tried to turn her gratitude into activism.
Ayotte, Warmington offer competing affordability visions
At a Nashua debate, Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democratic nominee Cinde Warmington laid out competing plans on taxes, energy and housing affordability.
World Series down only 6% amid low ratings predictions
For those fearing record-low ratings for the World Series, the matchup between the Brewers and Rays is exceeding expectations.
Fox Sports: Brewers-Rays World Series ratings beat fears, down only 6% through 2 games
The World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations for viewership
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Earns Magnet Recognition with Distinction for Excellence in Nursing
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has achieved hospital Magnet redesignation with Distinction for nursing excellence and recognition of outstanding safety and innovative care for patients from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).St. Mary’s Regional Hospital first received Magnet Hospital designation in 2022.Magnet...
Apple Shares tvOS 27.2 Release Notes With List of New Features
tvOS 27.2 was released on Monday for the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates, and the release notes for tvOS 27.2 are now available. Note that Apple never released a tvOS 27.1 version, so tvOS 27.2 is the first Apple TV software update since tvOS 27 was released in September.
Florida gets new, but familiar bowl destination in SI projections
Sports Illustrated moved Florida back to the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa, this time projecting a matchup against Nebraska.
Men with lower testosterone at 31 reported good health 15 years later
Researchers analyzed testosterone concentrations measured at age 31 in 2,691 Finnish men and assessed self-reported health, medical conditions, and quality of life at age 46. Men across testosterone quartiles generally reported good health and excellent quality of life, while differences in metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions lost statistical significance after adjustment for waist circumference.
Acton talks Youngstown roots at business incubator ahead of rally
Democratic gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Amy Acton took a tour of the Youngstown Business Incubator as she gets ready for her rally in Lisbon Tuesday night.
Florida tops SI's 365-team preseason college basketball rankings
Sports Illustrated ranks Florida No. 1 among all 365 Division I teams entering the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
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:
College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 8
After strong TV ratings as part of a historic Week 7, college football’s viewership stayed strong in Week 8. ESPN and ABC had another impressive showing, as well, with three of the top five most-watched games of the weekend. Texas’ victory over Ole Miss was the headliner in the primetime window, and the Longhorns held […]
Canada's particle accelerator ambitions gather pace as TRIUMF advances rare isotope science
As Canada's particle accelerator centre enters this next phase of development, researchers will continue pursuing answers to some of the most fundamental questions in science while simultaneously generating knowledge with practical value for society.
Resident Evil Executive Producer Says the Series' Story Could End 'In the Next 10 Years'
In an interview with Yahoo Japan, executive producer Jun Takeuchi outlined Capcom’s plans for its flagship horror franchise, revealing that its encompassing narrative has a definite conclusion — and that end could come shockingly soon.
Banijay & Don’t Tell Comedy Strike Strategic Partnership
EXCLUSIVE: Banijay America has made a strategic move into creator-led comedy through a partnership with Don’t Tell Comedy, one of the fastest-growing stand-up brands in the United States. Together wit...
US Health Chief RFK Jr Faces Widespread Rebuke Over His Anti-Arab Remarks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced widespread rebuke from civil rights groups, healthcare advocates and Democrats on Tuesday over his anti-Arab comments that the Council on American-Islamic Relations cast as "a textbook display of ...
Kennedy denied Arabs’ contribution to science and literature
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Arabs allegedly do not contribute to science or literature, prompting criticism from Al Jazeera and rights advocates.
Pirates Should Seek Reunion With All-Star Closer
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The Fed says it ignores politics. Its rate moves tell a more complicated story
Independence from elected officials isn’t just something Federal Reserve officials preach – it’s engrained in the central bank’s bylaws.
Billy Napier's buyout ranks among largest in college football history
Sports Illustrated ranks former Florida coach Billy Napier's $21.2 million buyout sixth among the largest in college football history.
James Brown's name returns to Augusta's new entertainment complex
Fans feared a corporate name. Instead, Augusta’s new arena will honor its hometown icon, with tributes planned throughout the complex.
James Brown's name returns to Augusta's new entertainment complex
Fans feared a corporate name. Instead, Augusta’s new arena will honor its hometown icon, with tributes planned throughout the complex.
WKYT Fact✓Check|Booker, Barr claims on health care costs and Medicare for All
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ICE goes on a spending spree, and Mass. companies cash in
From robot dogs to armored vehicles and eye-scanning technology, Massachusetts businesses are cashing in on ICE's lucrative contracts.
Texas political leaders debate Donald Trump visits as midterm races tighten
RNC Chair Joe Gruters and Texas Democratic Chair Kendall Scudder debate whether repeated Texas visits by Donald Trump and heavy GOP spending signal tight statewide races or routine midterm turnout efforts.
Libertarians could siphon Republican support in the fight for control of the U.S. Senate
Third-party Libertarian candidates threaten to siphon votes from Republicans in competitive states and could imperil the party's chances of holding its narrow majority over Democrats.