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High school girls' volleyball: Division championship results
CIF City Section and Southern Section girls' high school volleyball division championship results.
High school flag football: Southern Section finals results
CIF Southern Section high school girls' flag football division championship results.
Eurovision brings pop and politics to Asia
Eurovision is the world’s biggest televised live music event, launching the careers of artists such as ABBA and Celine Dion.
Emmie Lewis leads Creekside in state swimming finals
Creekside will be coming home from the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 4A swimming and diving meet with three championship trophies.
Wake Forest Hammers Merrimack, 77-0
The best thing you can say about the Wake Forest game against Merrimack is that it’s over, with the win, and no significant injuries. The Demon Deacons, without their starting quarterback, slapped Merrimack around in a game that was over at halftime. Wake beat Merrimack 77-0. The Deacs scored seven times in the first half …
Trump threatens Democrats over their plans to investigate his team
Trump criticized Democrats for “threatening a lot of people” with impeachment, calling it “extortion” and saying people should be held accountable.
The New York Times
The Brooklyn Democrats are New York City’s biggest, most entrenched political machine. Ever since this summer, when elections ushered in a host of self-described reformers, the party has been in the...
In Montana, a grizzly tried to cross a highway 46 times
A young grizzly in western Montana attempted to cross Interstate 90 46 times over 53 days, GPS data showed.
Rodrigo Mora: ‘Football is crazy sometimes, Cristiano Ronaldo my idol’
Rodrigo Mora concedes ‘football is crazy’ after scoring his third consecutive Serie A goal for Roma and looks forward to a senior Portugal debut even without ‘idol’ Cristiano Ronaldo.The 19-ye...
Two detained during anti-ICE protest at Boyle Heights hospital
Federal immigration officers reportedly detained two people late Friday evening amid an anti-ICE demonstration near a hospital in Boyle Heights.
High school girls' tennis: Southern Section playoff scores
List of division-by-division results from CIF Southern Section girls' tennis on Friday, Nov. 6.
Peltola campaign sues Alaska election officials, seeking data about absentee ballots
The lawsuit comes in a closely watched contest for U.S. Senate that has grown increasingly contentious in recent weeks.
Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program
Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base.
Dozens of businesses, $926M in construction invigorate downtown Chattanooga
Small business owners are finding that downtown Chattanooga provides the community support and foot traffic needed for success.
I don't give my toddler screens, sometimes I envy parents who do
I've kept my almost-3-year-old mostly screen-free. It isn't always easy, but I love seeing the ways he engages with the world.
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Fawn Over New Champ: ‘I Want to Be Betty When I Grow Up’
‘Sometimes it pays to be 80-plus years old!’ one viewer said.
NYT Cooking’s AI assistant saved my weeknight chicken, but almost ruined my cake
Mind the butter
Inflation, housing, jobs and corporate earnings will dominate the business calendar this week
Inflation updates dominate the calendar this week, along with a checkup on the housing market and more data on employment in the U.S. The latest updates come a week after voters across the U.S. gave Democrats a sweep of Congress...
Latinos flexed their political power in the midterms
After supporting Trump and Republicans in 2024, Latino voters swung to the left with a vengeance, helping Democrats win the House, Senate and several key governorships.
Washington Democrats in Congress prepare to wield new power against Trump
Democratic U.S. lawmakers from Washington will have far more power soon — and they plan to use it to rein in President Donald Trump and his administration.
Boeing retirees are hit with 400% increase in Medicare Advantage premiums
Faced with staggering insurance premium hikes, Boeing retirees are weighing whether they can afford coverage — and even retirement.
Boeing retirees are hit with 400% increase in Medicare Advantage premiums
Faced with staggering insurance premium hikes, Boeing retirees are weighing whether they can afford coverage — and even retirement.
After 30 years, Democrats just cracked WA’s ‘Cascade curtain’
The east-west, rural-urban divide has been a fixture of WA politics for decades — and has only grown wider in the Trump era. Two newbie Democrats just crossed it.
House Democrats will start their majority focused on boosting healthcare and ending the Iran war
House Democratic leaders are placing an early emphasis on healthcare as they discuss their immediate priorities upon the swearing in of a new Congress on Jan. 3.
How did Hapa Pizza, Three Mermaids score in recent Washington County health inspections?
Numerous restaurants in Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood and surrounding areas were visited by public health inspectors in early October; some got the top grade, while others scored below 85. Washington […]
How did Society Pie, La Sierra score in recent Washington County health inspections?
Numerous restaurants in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Cornelius and surrounding areas were visited by public health inspectors in early October; some got the top grade, while others scored below 85. Washington […]
A hidden limit of space and time could unlock electronics 100,000 times faster
Scientists have discovered a surprising quantum limit that prevents electrons from being tracked with unlimited precision in both space and time. The breakthrough could pave the way for manipulating chemical reactions and developing electronics hundreds of thousands of times faster than today's technology.
Letters: Magical time for Luka Doncic and the Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Luka Doncic, the Lakers, Lincoln Riley, Justin Herbert and more.
Letters to Sports: Magical time for Luka Doncic and the Lakers
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Luka Doncic, the Lakers, Lincoln Riley, Justin Herbert and more.
Rutgers study finds prenatal exposure to wildfires may be associated with risk of autism
Fine, tiny particles from wildfires are 30 times smaller than the width of human hair, and are easily inhalable.
California's El Pollo Loco says it's found a sweet spot for concerned consumers
El Pollo Loco posted positive third quarter earnings on Thursday and has seen its shares rise nearly 50% so far this year.
Trump, weighing new Iran strikes, faces a divided party and a ticking clock
A sudden bipartisan push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could constrain President Trump’s ability to resume the fight with Iran before Democrats take control of Congress.
Vote: Jacksonville area's top player in high school boys soccer
Which player will be the best in Jacksonville-area high school boys soccer for the 2026-27 FHSAA season? Vote in our fan poll today.
High school flag football: City Section playoff scores and schedule
CIF City Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores and schedule.
High school football: Friday's playoff scores
Results from CIF City and Southern Section high school football scores on Friday, Nov. 6.
Captain Shreve’s Gabe Lockett dials in dominating runs against Byrd
Gabe Lockett rushed for 336 yards and five touchdowns to lead Captain Shreve football to a 48-21 win over rival Byrd.
Union County stampede: Fightin' Tigers win latest SSAA road upset
Wait... 68 carries in one game? Here's how Union County played against Paxon in the SSAA Atlantic League high school football second-round playoffs.
After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again
The U.S. midterm rout of President Donald Trump's stewardship doesn't mean the world trusts America again.
Alabama HBCU Founders Win Nearly $20,000 at 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition
Special to the Times The Alabama Collective and co-host Digitalundivided awarded $20,000 in cash prizes to HBCU student and alumni founders at the 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition, held Thursda…
Earth's Radiation Barrier Breached As 'Killer' Electrons Surge 5,000 Times
A powerful solar storm in May 2024 breached Earth's supposedly impenetrable radiation barrier, triggering a more than 5,000-fold increase in highly energetic electrons, a new study has found.
With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk
Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.
With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk
Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to ...
Shenendehowa girls' volleyball continues Section 2 title streak
Shenendehowa sophomores Melanie Tubbs and Claire Siska combined for 18 kills, junior Hadley Ennist added 10 kills and 11 assists, and senior Ava Los chipped in five kills.
Baumgartner widens lead in Eastern WA House race
U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner widened his narrow lead Friday in his race for reelection in Eastern Washington.
Oscar winner Sebastián Lelio dies at 52 in Santiago, Chile
Oscar-winning Chilean filmmaker Sebastián Lelio has died in Santiago, Chile, at 52. His films included 'A Fantastic Woman,' 'The Wonder' and 'Gloria Bell.'
Businesses of the Quarter recognized on Tuesday
The Santa Maria City Council and the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce recognized two longstanding area businesses for their service to their clients and for their work as community
Hunger Games Prequel's Advance Sales Pass Wicked, Lifting Opening Forecast to $80 Million or More
Advance sales for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping are ahead of Wicked, and Deadline now puts the opening weekend floor at $80…
See Northeast Florida's high school football live SSAA playoff scores
See the Times-Union's live scoreboard for tonight's high school football games across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Shoreham-Wading River students test Peconic Estuary waters as scientists for 'Day in the Life' program
Shoreham-Wading River High School science research students got to take a crack at being field scientists. The students traveled to Indian Island County Park in Riverhead on Oct. 23 to take part in “A Day in the Life,” a citizen science program run by the Central Pine Barrens Commission. Students worked on the Peconic Estuary, joining teams from...
Russell Brand’s predatory nature an open secret in entertainment industry
Bosses at BBC and Channel 4, where the comedian’s celebrity was built, are facing awkward questions about anything they may have known about his behaviour
Q&A: Gary Kirsh, MD, on health policy for independent urology
Independent urology practices head into 2027 facing a conversion factor cut, prior authorization hurdles, and Part B drug price negotiation, according to Gary Kirsh, MD.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(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.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? 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 about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Latest Jackson County Health inspections: Clyde's Corner, Pangea, Rogue Salad Co.
Restaurants and food carts are inspected at least twice a year by Jackson County Health Department employees. Inspectors look for risk factors that could increase the potential for food-borne illness, […]
NBC’s Broadcast Team Tops Prime-Time Rankings After Bears Win
Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth claim the top spot in prime-time TV rankings after the Bears' win over Seattle, per Chicago Sun-Times analysis.
Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone
A new Discord update built on Rust is substantially reducing the amount of RAM it uses, leading to significantly faster loading times
Pamela Abdy feels rage after Warner Bros. exit, she says at WIF Honors
Pamela Abdy received the inaugural Vanguard Award at the Women in Film Honors gala and delivered a powerful, 15-minute speech about the treatment of women in Hollywood.
A cozy entertainment area in the finished basement features an electric fireplace with a TV above.
A cozy entertainment area in the finished basement features an electric fireplace with a TV above.
U.S. attorney who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns
Reding Quiñones had overseen a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign, the so-called grand conspiracy inquiry of Obama-era officials.
Arkansas basketball vs Virginia prediction, pick for top-15 showdown
Time for a major test! It's Arkansas basketball vs Virginia this weekend in a top-15 showdown. Here are 3 things to watch and our score prediction.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
Novant Health says a technical issue delayed employee pay deposits. The health system says employees will be paid, though deposit times may vary by bank.
Eastern Bank Provides Tax-Exempt Financing for New Public Science Venue at Museum of Science
BOSTON– Eastern Bank is providing tax-exempt bond financing as the sole lender for the William and Charlotte Bloomberg Public Science Common, a new 10,000-square-foot civic space at Boston’s Museum of […]
Scranton considers e-bikes ban in parks, on business district sidewalks
Scranton might ban electric bicycles and motor-propelled scooters, skateboards and hoverboards in city parks and on sidewalks downtown and in other business districts.
The politics of Poland’s judicial crisis
Dramatic scenes are playing out at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal amid a wave of speculation about whether Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government and the Tribunal judges elected by its liberal parliamentary majority are acting lawfully. Many would ask whether democrats must break the law t
Madison's 'best' post-Election pizza, chai cocktails and jam bands
The Cap Times' new food and culture newsletter shares Madison area restaurant news, with recommendations for what to read, watch, listen and eat.
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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Gallagher taps retail CFO for U.K. and Ireland COO role
U.S.-headquartered Arthur J. Gallagher and Company has appointed James Whittingham as chief operating officer for its U.K. and Ireland business, effective April 2027, Insurance Times reported.
Voters reject measure that would have ousted Pierce County sheriff
Pierce County charter amendment 53, which would have ousted Sheriff Keith Swank in favor of making the county's top cop an appointed position, is failing by a wide margin.
A bigger Democratic majority could reshape Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's role
The political dynamics that have made Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez a national figure could shift in the next Congress.
Swings in farm areas helped propel Democrats to victory
Democrats now face the challenge of finding long-term ways to support farmers and ranchers, negating the uncertainty of recent years.
Philadelphia's Two Charter Changes Passed. Here's What They Do Now as the Official Count Begins
Philadelphia voters approved both charter amendments on Nov. 3, one letting the city favor small and local businesses on mid-size contracts and one making Creative Philadelphia a permanent office, PhillyVoice and Billy Penn reported. Neither takes effect until results are certified.
Five Plays: Stanford Third Quarter
It took until the second half, but Louisville started to get more aggressive with their linebackers. On this play, Stanquan Clark times up the snap before shooting the gap to make a play in the backfield. He’s just unlucky because the play goes to the other side, which leaves him grasping for air. Stanford uses […]
Gigantic chasm on Mars, 10 times longer than the Grand Canyon, is still tectonically active, surprising 'marsquake' reveals
New research shows that a powerful 2021 marsquake emanating from Valles Marineris — the largest canyon in the solar system — was triggered by unexpected movement in a fault line deep below the gigantic structure, revealing that tectonic activity can still occur on geologically "dead" worlds.
Midterm results could shape 2028 presidential dialogue
Democratic upsets in this year’s midterms could reshape the electoral map, and the fight for the White House in 2028.
Hiltzik: CVS opts to get small
CVS thought bigness would be better, but it turned out to be wrong.
Florida State's search should start with Stein, Dillingham, Dickert
Florida State's football coaching search should start with three sitting head coaches.
Behind the Science: Irish Times Feature Offers Rare Insight into Ocean Research Aboard RV Tom Crean
The Irish Times joins scientists on a voyage to recover Ireland’s weather buoy on board the RV Tom Crean.
High school flag football: City Section playoff scores and schedule
CIF City Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores and schedule.
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Britney Spears' 2001 self-titled album ‘Britney' marked a pivotal moment in her career.
Hegseth lashes out at critics calling for his firing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video message on Thursday defending his tenure and vowing to fight for his job.
2 more Democrats poised to win seats as party chases supermajority in WA House
In the 17th Legislative District, Ben Christly and DIana Perez each maintained 10-point leads over Republican incumbents.
Gov.-elect Becerra still mulling how to cut prices, provide healthcare
In his first news conference since being elected governor, Xavier Becerra remained noncommittal on taxes, energy and healthcare policy.
The Blogs: Brazilian Scientists Can Apply for Fellowships at Leading Research Center
From the blog of Silas Anastacio at The Times of Israel
Vladimir Putin calls out nations opposing Russia’s return to international sports
Several countries have said their national teams will not play against Russia following a decision by sport’s highest court to readmit Russian teams to international ice hockey.
Katherine Clark could be the House majority leader. Who is she?
A Massachusetts liberal who has never sought the No. 1 leadership spot, Ms. Clark is known as an adept member manager.
Baumgartner lead widens in Eastern WA race for U.S. House
Baumgartner led 50.9% to 48.7% in the 5th Congressional District, a narrow lead but one that has widened since Tuesday night as more votes have been counted.
Carmelo and La La Anthony reach divorce settlement 9 years after split
La La Anthony first filed for divorce from Carmelo Anthony back in 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. The two have a son, 19-year-old Kiyan Anthony, who is a sophomore at Syracuse University.
Patriots rooting guide for NFL Week 9
Rooting information, kickoff times, TV schedule and more for NFL Week 9.
Tinto Brass, director known for erotic film ‘Caligula,’ dies at 93
Tinto Brass, the avant-garde Italian director who helmed erotic 1970s films including 'Caligula' and 'Salon Kitty,' has died at 93.
Opponents concede loss in WA ban on trans girls in girls school sports
Opponents conceded passage of a Washington initiative that will ban transgender girls from competing in girls K-12 sports.
New Xbox PC App Claims 60% Faster Launch Times and UX Improvements
Epic Games's recent proclamation of significantly faster launch times on its new vibe-coded Epic Games Launcher, followed by a Steam update making similar performance improvements, seems to have inspired Microsoft's Xbox to put in the work to improve its Xbox app for PCs, with a new announcement...
'A disaster': Copperhill, McCaysville businesses slammed by Ocoee flash flooding
Freezers and display cases were flipped over, and soda bottles covered the floor Thursday at the Hometown Foods IGA in McCaysville, Georgia.
Elon Musk spent $445 million to help Republicans. Their losses put his businesses in the crosshairs
Elon Musk spent at least $445 million to try to help Republicans keep control of Congress
Anthology by local editors imparts wisdom, advice to young women
“Uncertain Girls in Uncertain Times” includes essays from 40 contributors around the country, as well as poems that mirror their life experiences.
Harold Greene dead: Los Angeles news anchor was 82
Beloved Los Angeles news anchor Harold Greene has died, his daughter announced via Facebook. He was 82. Greene worked the majority of his career at ABC 7 before leaving in 2000. His final TV stints were at KCBS, KCAL before he retired in 2008.
Brackets: NYSPHSAA girls' soccer tournament results, schedule
Championship games are Nov. 15
Philadelphia’s Open Streets: West Walnut Returns December 6 for Holiday Shopping, Entertainment and Family Fun
The holiday season is one of the most magical times of year in Philadelphia, and this December, shoppers and families will have one more opportunity to experience one of Center…
WA ‘millionaires tax’ is upheld as Initiative 645 fails
An effort to repeal Washington's 'millionaires tax' has failed, with voters rejecting Initiative 645, which sought to repeal it.
She's got political savvy, good timing, or both. And she's about to become Mayor Raman
From unexpected contestant to winning candidate, Raman's next challenge is daunting: Fix City Hall.