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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.
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.
“I’m Struggling”: Erin Andrews Admits Health Concerns Over Demanding FOX NFL Schedule
Erin Andrews has worked FOX’s NFL sidelines for years, but the weekly grind appears to be taking a toll. The veteran reporter opened up about the physical strain of the network’s demanding schedule, admitting she is finding it hard to keep pace.
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.
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.
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...
Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game
The Utah Jazz have issued a new Lauri Markkanen injury designation ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The post Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Dallas health officials investigating E. coli cases linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo
Officials are investigating whether an uptick in E. coli cases among North Texas children may have stemmed from a petting zoo at the State Fair of Texas.
“The Spooky Science of Pipe Organs”
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the National Music Museum (NMM) hosted a Halloween-themed event featuring songs performed on a 200-year-old pipe organ. The event included a chance to discover how pipe organs work through the NMM’s “Organ Experience,” showcasing how a miniature, fully functional pipe organ is assembled by Anna Van Kley. Van Kley […]
Nearly 90% of businesses are turning to tokenised money, DBS survey shows
SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Global adoption of tokenised money is moving faster than expected among businesses looking to improve liquidity management and access new markets, a top executive from Singapore bank DBS said.
Putting ‘student’ in student-athlete: how mental health impacts Elon athletes
Athletes at Elon juggle classes, homework and practices. Managing the pressures that extend beyond the field, including social media, can add another layer. Nearly 30% of female student-athletes say social media frequently makes them feel worse about their bodies, according to a 2026 NCAA resource on athlete mental health.
Grocery store to anchor major development for prime I-30 spot near Arlington’s Entertainment District, mayor says
The master plan agreement sets development in motion for a coveted spot of vacant land in the nearly built-out city.
Business owner accuses federal agencies of wrongfully seizing cash in San Diego
Global Coin Logistics CEO Steven Bailey filed federal lawsuits against the DEA and CBP, accusing them of wrongfully seizing more than $1 million through civil asset forfeiture without alleging spec…
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.
Scientists build computer model that simulates first 2 billion years of universe
MIT’s Lumina simulation offers an unprecedented look at how the first galaxies and stars emerged and helped end the universe’s dark ages.
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encouraging…
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encou...
RenCen redevelopment clears a hurdle as community benefits deal is finalized
A community group has signed off on a $40 million-plus agreement for the redevelopment of downtown Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center.
"Record High": 146 Experts Call to Declare Climate Change a Global Health Emergency
"Progress has been too slow, too small, and isn't reaching those who need it most."
Heat Deaths Reach Record High: 146 Experts Call to Declare Climate Change a Global Health Emergency
"Progress has been too slow, too small, and isn't reaching those who need it most."
The Fear Business and ghost hunting in south Florida
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
The Fear Business and ghost hunting in south Florida
“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”
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.
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..
Red Wings Could Have an Unexpected Trade Option on Defense
Cam York has emerged as a possible trade candidate in Philadelphia. Could the Detroit Red Wings consider the young defenseman amid roster uncertainty?
One-on-one with Jeffries: Poised to make history, again
He is poised to become the first Black speaker of the U.S. House.
One-on-one with Jeffries: Poised to make history, again
He is poised to become the first Black speaker of the U.S. House.
One-on-one with Jeffries: Poised to make history, again
He is poised to become the first Black speaker of the U.S. House.
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.
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.
Bears Release 6th Year Corner After Big Demotion in 2026
The Chicago Bears have released ex-UDFA sixth-year cornerback Nick McCloud after playing just two games in 2026. The post Bears Release 6th Year Corner After Big Demotion in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
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.
Landlords have spent $77K to unseat San Diego councilman. Two local business groups say their $45K donation is unrelated.
Leaders at those local groups say their donations have nothing to do with the late push to oust first-term Councilman Henry Foster.
The Cost of Lagging Global Climate Action Is Lost Lives and Poor Health
A new report finds health harms from warming outpaced progress after the Paris Agreement and calls for climate change to be declared a global health emergency.
Antarctic sea ice loss batters ocean’s freshwater engine
The Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) – a vast layer of fresh water spanning much of the Southern Hemisphere’s ocean – has rapidly reversed its long-term trends in salinity and density, according to new research. The AAIW helps store carbon, supply oxygen and drive global ocean currents.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: October Update
Rules changes for Khazalite Holds, Sons of Behemat, and more.
Noah Wyle named PEOPLE’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive
Noah Wyle, the Emmy-winning actor known for his roles in “ER” and “The Pitt,” has been named People magazine’s 2026 Sexiest Man Alive. The publication announced publication announced the selection Tuesday, Oct. 27, recognizing the 55-year-old actor
Why Familiar Screen Symbols Still Work in Entertainment Design
Why are familiar screen symbols so effective in entertainment design?
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.
Historic Northway Road home tied to 19th-century business empire that stretched to Louisiana
One historic Loyalsock Township home has played host to one lumber baron and a home for Saint Ann Catholic priests.. Located at 220 Northway Road, the mountainstone home was initially built as a summer retreat and most recently served as a rectory. “My great-great-grandmother was Annie Bentley and she was from a family of 5 […]
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.
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
Coalinga College partnership creates direct pathway from classroom to healthcare careers
Students at Coalinga College are getting hands-on healthcare training and a direct connection to potential employers thanks to a partnership.
Tiger Woods expected to play in TGL season-opener in December, his first competition since rollover crash and arrest
Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face to help address their wide receiver problems. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Arizona is signing veteran wide receiver Zay Jones after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the team. Jones returns with more than 300 career receptions, nearly 3,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. […] The post Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson loses rape conviction appeal
Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars.
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...
“You matter.” Woman uses mental health journey to support others
"You matter." Hear Misty Patel's journey with mental health in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast at wibw.com/hearmeseeme.
Ohio Sec. LaRose refers progressive group to federal law enforcement
The state is asking federal law enforcement to investigate another progressive voter engagement group, accusing them of missing key deadlines and doing "sloppy" work.
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.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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…
Cattlemen’s banquet to offer recognition, entertainment
The Cattlemen’s Banquet Wednesday night at the annual KLA Convention & Expo will bring members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment and support for the future of Kansas agriculture.
Cattlemen’s banquet to offer recognition, entertainment
The Cattlemen’s Banquet Wednesday night at the annual KLA Convention & Expo will bring members together for an evening of recognition, entertainment and support for the future of Kansas agriculture.
Blakeman vows to axe traffic toll in Manhattan
Hochul called congestion pricing an innovative way to improve life in the borough.
Choices, Hope and Science: Stroke treatments give new hope
The emergency room physician from Wamego, Kansas, suffered a stroke while facing one of the busiest and most challenging periods of her life.
Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen
Apple’s hinge, not the screen itself, may be the problem.
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.
World Series TV Viewership Blows Past Expectations
No Dodgers in this year’s World Series? No problem for Fox Sports.
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.
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
Demi Lovato Gives Health Update After Deleting Instagram Post Following Apparent Hospitalization for Allergic Reaction
The pop star said in a since-deleted post that she’s allergic to either passionfruit or sushi
49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade
The San Francisco 49ers announced additional roster moves Tuesday after reacquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline. San Francisco signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to its practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad as the […] The post 49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Meet the Lemoore City Council District C candidates
The race for Lemoore City Council’s District C seat is on, and three candidates are competing to come up top: Curtis Barnhart, Mitch Couch and Kyle Griffin.
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.
Kashmir’s springs are drying up. Scientists say saving them starts uphill
Shafeeqa, a 40-year-old resident of Cherwan village in Ganderbal district, north of Srinagar in Kashmir Valley, remembers a spring that once flowed with enough force to make diverting its water toward agricultural fields a difficult task. During her teenage years, she recalls, the water rushed so powerfully that her brother was once carried along by […]
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:
Next up for Tanger? A 6,900-square-foot billiards hall and showroom
The Billiard Brothers is preparing to open an entertainment venue and retail showroom at Tanger Outlets in Gonzales, bringing a family-friendly twist to the traditional pool hall. Owner Will White tells Ascension Business Report that the 6,900-square-foot facility is expected to open in early November, offering billiards, arcade-style entertainment and retail sales of game-room equipment […]
Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle
The Chicago Bears and general manager Ryan Poles will have some decisions to make leading up to the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Over the years, Poles has had a very aggressive approach to building the Bears’ roster. He has cooled off a bit over the last year, but Chicago is not far away from […] The post Bears Emerge as Potential Trade Suitor for Massive Defensive Tackle appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Stan Wawrinka’s Remarkable Career Comes to an End
When the chair umpire called game, set and match to signal the end of day one at this year’s ATP 500 event in Basel, it also signaled the end of the career of one of the truly iconic tennis players of all time, as Stan Wawrinka had played his final career point. A three-time Major …
Final Kansas high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10
St. James Academy won the inaugural KSHSAA flag football state championship, earning the top spot in USA TODAY Sports Kansas Super 10 flag football rankings.
iPhone Duo memes are taking over as users report cracked screens
Social media is buzzing with memes over the iPhone Duo's T-shaped screen cracks, costly price point, and how it is made to be a distraction.
iPhone Duo memes are taking over as users report cracked screens
Social media is buzzing with memes over the iPhone Duo's T-shaped screen cracks, costly price point, and how it is made to be a distraction.
Secret Service checks Portland businesses for skimming devices, shares tips to spot them
Secret Service agents spent two days checking Portland-area card readers and educating businesses about skimming devices as part of a multistate fraud-prevention effort.
Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News Record 1.29 Million Page Views in Three Months
Texas Border Business and Mega Doctor News are thanking their readers after Google Analytics data showed strong digital traffic for both publications in July, August, and September 2026.
Jesse Watters: Trump is part show business, part promoter
‘The Five’ discusses President Donald Trump’s Texas rally, his remarks about James Talarico and the high-stakes facing voters one week before Election Day.
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.
Chris Harrison reacts to ‘The Bachelor’ cease-and-desist over his new show ‘The Vow’: ‘Jealousy is a tough thing’
Chris Harrison is reacting to the cease-and-desist letter that he received from ‘The Bachelor’ producers over his new reality dating show, ‘The Vow.’
State Health Plan reaches deal with Atrium, discusses open enrollment and financial outlook
The State Health Plan board of trustees discussed the financial outlook of the North Carolina plan and how to save members money.
Martínez Admits Leverkusen Were Second Best Against Hoffenheim
The Spaniard confronts a broken winning streak and toothless attack, demanding immediate tactical adjustments as the Bundesliga giants pivot toward a critical DFB-Pokal clash following their shutout.
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 ...
Pop the Can: Jen Pelka Sparkles with Wine Business
Jen Pelka found that wines made by women were top sellers at her Champagne bars, an insight that inspired Une Femme Wines.
DoorDash soon could acquire grocery delivery service Instacart
DoorDash, the popular service that delivers meals and retail items to customers’ doors, is in talks to acquire grocery delivery platform Instacart, according to a report from the Wall Street
Rendleman Orchards tour reveals science behind farming
Visitors to Rendleman Orchards in rural Union County see the finished product, but rarely the months, sometimes years, of work behind its apples, peaches, flowers and other crops.
Neighbors, businesses cry foul over trees removed near Independence Boulevard billboard
The goal is to improve visibility for a billboard along the highway, but business owners say they had no chance to weigh in.
The Woods gets green light: Homewood approves new golf entertainment venue
HOMEWOOD, Ala. (WBMA) — A new golf-themed entertainment destination is one step closer to becoming reality in West Homewood after the City Council approved the