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Deion Sanders Forced to Turn to 5th Different QB Since Son Shedeur’s Exit as Colorado’s Offensive Struggles Hit All-Time Low
Deion Sanders traveled to Stillwater searching for answers under center. Instead, Colorado’s heavy 57-24 loss to Oklahoma State exposed a deeper crisis.
High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section playoff results and pairings
CIF Southern Section high school girls' volleyball playoff results and updated pairings.
Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson: A towering gentleman of the bass
Clifton ‘Jackie’ Jackson embodies Robert Farris Thompson’s classic concept of the ‘aesthetic of the cool’, also referred to by the ancient Yoruba concept of itutu. He was the elegant bassist whose lines were as refined as his demeanour. Calling him the ‘Rolls-Royce of Reggae Bassists’ isn’t to suggest he didn’t roll with some of the deepest, lilting roots grooves like others. He added an unmatched touch, poise and musical sophistication to the bottom end while retaining every bit of the heavy, syncopated pulse required for authentic Jamaican music.
2022 Top 10 NBA Draft Pick Finds New Landing Spot While Thunder Open Two-Way By Waiving 2nd-Round Pick
Jeremy Sochan has found a new home. Sochan was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 G-League Draft by the Texas Legends earlier today. The Legends, the G-League affiliate of the Dallas Mavericks, are the 2022 Top 10 draft pick's fourth franchise over the last year. Jeremy Sochan will be the No. 1 …
Takeaways from BYU’s Exhibition Win Over UNLV
BYU finished off its preseason slate with an 89-77 exhibition road win over UNLV Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. BYU won a closed scrimmage 102-53 versus Long Beach State, beat Nebraska 72-61 last week, and closed things out with a double-digit win over the Rebels. BYU trailed 42-30 late in the first half, but ended […]
Colorado's collapse brings more scrutiny on Deion Sanders
Colorado's 57-24 loss to Oklahoma State raises questions about Deion Sanders and his staff after a second-half collapse extended the losing streak.
Untreated sewage contaminates San Juan River as floodwaters threaten public health
Untreated sewage has entered the flooded San Juan River, Navajo Nation officials said Saturday, warning that contamination could remain long after the water recedes.
Kochetkov Earns Shutout
Pyotr Kochetkov improved his record to 7-0-0 with a 24 save shutout and the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night, 4-0. The Hurricanes now have a 9-2-2 record and their 20 points put them at first place in the league, (for now). The Canes finished up their road trip with a […]
‘Friday the 13th’: Grading the 12 films
Winding up on the floor of a movie theater is never a good thing. But that’s where one frightened audience member wound up in 1980 after seeing “Friday the 13th”
Aaron Ashby approaches history with latest dominant performance for Brewers
The lefty reliever has been the Brewers' best pitcher this postseason.
As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
With the two leading AI powers, the United States and China, forming their own AI blocs, other countries are maneuvering to harness the strengths of both groupings without alienating either and risking losing out.
Nobody Does It Better: Steven Reineke, Lena Hall and The New York Pops Bring James Bond to Carnegie Hall
James Bond has always understood the importance of making an entrance. Whether emerging from the shadows in a perfectly tailored tuxedo, ordering a martini, or escaping certain death with an impossibly beautiful woman at his side, 007 has spent more than six decades making danger look positively delicious. But perhaps his greatest accomplice has always […]
Renee Minogue is helping shape her husband's gubernatorial bid
The 52-year-old mother and wife of GOP gubernatorial candidate Michael Minogue is a full-blown political influencer.
Economic woes transform the Midwest into a massive midterms battleground
Democrats could be poised for a revival in the heartland, as furor over high costs and doubt about President Donald Trump’s willingness to change the nation’s trajectory threaten to loosen the GOP’s grip on working-class voters.
Overnight Science News: Over 76% of Americans can’t name a living scientist
This week’s science news roundup begins with climate change drama then continues with (mostly) happier topics like dinosaurs, butterflies, and lizard tails in amber. Please add your contributions in a…
AFP boss says politicians’ heated rhetoric is fuelling threats against MPs
Commissioner Krissy Barrett says women are more often singled out, often with threats of sexual violence
Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Update is Good News For Warriors
The Golden State Warriors need to find creative routes to improve the roster with Stephen Curry starting to hit the late chapters of his career. NBA pundits have started to question whether the New York Knicks will retain Karl-Anthony Towns. Recent reports have shown Towns and the Knicks far apart on the extension talks of […] The post Latest Karl-Anthony Towns Update is Good News For Warriors appeared first on HEAVY.
Adams County Health Department participates in Drug Take Back Day 2026
For Drug Take Back Day, people were encouraged to drop off expired or unwanted medicine and prescription at Adams County Health Department Saturday.
Science Hill lost in the TSSAA state volleyball finals on Friday
Franklin's win capped a banner day for Nashville-area Division I programs as they teams swept the Class A (Eagleville), AA (Valor Prep) and AAA championships.
Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
When the meeting between Washington State and Boise State was announced, it was immediately circled by many to be one of the better games of the revamped Pac-12 slate. Especially in the timeslot it was put in. A late October matchup at 3pm in Pullman. College football is arguably at its peak around this time […]
"Marvel's Wolverine" Topped Game Sales Chart
PlayStation and Insomniac Games’ “Marvel’s Wolverine” debuted as the best-selling game of September in the United States, according to analytics firm Circana. Using the full game sales data of both physical and digital copies, the PlayStation 5 exclusive delivered the highest launch-month dollar sales for a Sony-published game since “Helldivers II” in early 2024. That […]
READERS' CHOICE | Impact Realty Group makes its mark with Best Small Business win
A locally owned and operated real estate brokerage has been named Best Small Business in the 2026 Texarkana Gazette Readers' Choice Awards.
Singapore Airlines to Introduce Next-Generation KrisWorld In-Flight Entertainment from 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce its next-generation in-flight entertainment system, KrisWorld, from 2027 onward. The system will be installed on a total of 41 refurbished Airbus A350-900 and A350-900ULR aircraft, as well as on Boeing 777-9 aircraft scheduled for future delivery. It will feature 4K high-resolution touchscreens, spatial audio, noise-canceling headphones, and Bluetooth connectivity for passengers’ personal headphones. More than 2,500 items of content, including movies, television programs, music, and podcasts, will be updated monthly. The system will also include a “Wellness Planner” featuring sleep and meditation tracks, breathing exercises, and stretches that can be done at passengers’ seats. In addition, Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi service will be progressively introduced from […]
#1 Nebraska Dominates in Sweep of USC
The Huskers picked up right where they left off on Thursday.
FAU star receiver achieves historic feat with 5-TD performance
The FAU Owls set themselves apart in college football history following a spectacular performance from Easton Messer in their 51-49 win over the Rice Owls on Saturday afternoon. Messer is going through the final season of his collegiate career, his second with the Owls. He shines as one of the best receivers in the nation, ranking high with a lot […] The post FAU star receiver achieves historic feat with 5-TD performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Miami's Israeli gold rush: Michelin-starred restaurants, billion-dollar deals and booming businesses
From a Michelin-starred kosher restaurant and Eyal Shani's growing presence to massive real estate deals, Israeli businesses are flourishing in Miami; but soaring costs, bureaucracy and distance from family are testing the American dream
Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State
The 2026 football season has delivered upsets and stunning losses, but this one might be the most shocking. Over the past two seasons, Bethune-Cookman has gained momentum as a formidable SWAC East contender, but it needed a definitive win over one of the conference’s top teams to prove its worth . Today, that victory came. Bethune-Cookman secured a […] The post Bethune-Cookman scores wild upset victory over Jackson State appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jordan Mason is back, and the rest of the NFC should be worried
The Minnesota Vikings are getting a major offensive weapon back as running back Jordan Mason returns from injured reserve. With a crucial matchup against the Indianapolis Colts approaching, Mason's return could give Minnesota the boost it needs to keep its unbeaten streak alive.
Obama seeks to shore up Abdul El-Sayed with Black voters at Michigan rally
The former president spoke alongside the Democratic Senate nominee in Detroit as the Senate contest could come down to the city’s large Black electorate
Alabama Renaissance Faire celebrates its 40th year
FLORENCE — Alabama’s Renaissance Faire is celebrating its 40th year this weekend at “The Fountain on the Green,” which is also known as Wilson Park. The event features costumed performers
NO LOVE? South Florida Seemingly Shuns the Miami Marlins
It's a sad state of affairs when the city's MLB team might be the sixth-most popular team in their own hometown
Browns Star Denzel Ward Drops 2-Word Message on Injury
Denzel Ward offered a two-word update after a late-week hand injury, as the Browns received encouraging news on several other key defenders. The post Browns Star Denzel Ward Drops 2-Word Message on Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Indiana high school girls soccer state championship schedule, semistate results
Here is the full schedule and pairings for the Indiana high school girls soccer state championship round on Saturday.
NMSU research centers celebrate fall with outreach events
NMSU agricultural science centers hosted fall learning events featuring farm demonstrations, pumpkin patches and hands-on activities for elementary students.
Steph Curry's brother is already calling out Warriors center woes
The former Warrior couldn't help but point out the glaring roster issue.
‘We’re all on the same team": Dem Senator on getting moderate voters behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War
With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
Lamar dominates second half to end Houston Christian's winning streak
Lamar took control of a close game in the second half to deny Houston Christian its third consecutive win.
Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
The PM said he wants a "factual" and "evidence-based debate" about returning to free movement between Britain and Europe.
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
The major candidates in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race are both casting themselves as strong voices on Alaska Native issues as they seek support from the key constituency ahead of the Nov. 3 election | WWJ Newsradio 950
Golden Demon 2026 winners revealed at SPIEL Essen
All of the miniatures that took home a trophy at Warhammer’s ultimate painting competition.
Popular cannabis sleep gummies may have a hidden dark side
A cannabis-derived ingredient commonly found in sleep gummies may be more habit-forming than previously thought, with new research showing that repeated exposure caused tolerance and withdrawal symptoms in mice. Scientists warn that CBN may carry risks similar to THC, although its long-term effects in humans remain largely unknown.
New evidence suggests spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater
Millions of years after animals first conquered land, some took an extraordinary evolutionary U-turn and returned to the water. Using machine learning and thousands of fossil measurements, Yale scientists have uncovered surprising clues about which prehistoric creatures truly became aquatic. Their findings suggest that Spinosaurus spent most of its life underwater, while some ancient marine reptiles previously thought to be fully aquatic actually spent considerable time on land.
(BPRW) MedHaul Wins Prize in AI Health Innovation Competition
(Black PR Wire) Memphis, TN — MedHaul, a digital health company whose technology platform allows healthcare providers to easily and quickly match their patients with appropriate medical transportation, has won WellWithAll&rs...
Finding biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer
Proteins linked to the immune system, cell adhesion, blood vessel formation, and known prostate cancer genes, were associated with the future risk of developing prostate cancer, including aggressive disease, in a new study led by researchers at Oxford Population Health.
Obama jokes about the ‘well-known evil empire, Canada’
Former President Barack Obama expressed astonishment as he condemned President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada during a rally in support of Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday.
Scientists May Have Discovered Why Men's Prostates Enlarge With Age
Fascinating new thing.
Scientists May Have Discovered Why Men's Prostates Enlarge With Age
Fascinating new thing.
Barack Obama rallies Michigan crowd for El-Sayed, saying he’s ‘fighting for real change’
Former president speaks to rapturous crowd of thousands in support of Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
Rosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political storm
Scotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.
Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators
The Pittsburgh Penguins are gearing up to take the ice on Saturday and will be without one of their key skaters against the Nashville Predators.Per Pens Inside Scoop, “Dan Muse said that Evgeni Malkin (illness) will not play tonight, so Avery Hayes is in. And Arturs Silovs will start in goal against Nashville.”The former is […] The post Pittsburgh Penguins Face Another Key Absence Against Predators appeared first on HEAVY.
Nebraska volleyball vs. USC live updates, stats and highlights
Nebraska hosts USC in a Big Ten volleyball match on Saturday night. The Huskers are undefeated through 20 games for the 10th time in program history.
N.C. State fires football coach midway through his 14th season
N.C. State has fired its head football coach a day after falling to Stanford, school officials said Saturday evening in a news release.
Meet the volunteers helping adults navigate their health
Adams County Health Department participates in Drug Take Back Day 2026
Residents were encouraged to drop off expired or unwanted medicine and prescription at Adams County Health Department for Drug Take Back Day.
When does ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ season 5 premiere? Inside the crime drama’s final chapter
‘Mayor of Kingstown’ is gearing up for one last showdown. Here’s what to expect from the fifth and final season, including its premiere date and the new threat coming to Kingstown.
Cowboys fans render a decision on Brian Schottenheimer’s fate
Cowboys fans are pretty upset right now.
Tiger Woods Gets Double Good News as Vanessa Trump Shares Health Update
Tiger Woods remains a presence in golf through his playing career, business ventures, and course-design work. His TGR Design firm has worked on several projects, while a proposed development in Northern Ireland has attracted attention from the golf industry.Away from golf, Woods has also drawn public interest through his relationship with Vanessa Trump. The couple […] The post Tiger Woods Gets Double Good News as Vanessa Trump Shares Health Update appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists Studied 865 Humpback Whales and Found They Grow Faster Than Expected
Despite decades of environmental change and population recovery, eastern Australian humpback whales appear to have maintained their historical adult size. Eastern Australian humpback whales grow at an extraordinary pace, reaching approximately 10.9 meters (35.8 feet) in length by age five. By six or seven years old, they have already attained about 90 percent of their
WWE legend gives health update after hospitalization: ‘I appreciate you all’
The wrestling legend posted on social media the day after being hospitalized.
Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7
The Minnesota Vikings plan to activate running back Jordan Mason from injured reserve ahead of Sunday’s Week 7 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts , provided everything goes well Saturday. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Minnesota expects to bring Mason back after a four-game absence. “Vikings plan […] The post Vikings planning big Jordan Mason decision ahead of Week 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
How data centers became a bipartisan political issue in Wisconsin
Data centers are a big issue across the country. As midterms approach, many look to the swing state of Wisconsin for lessons for how that issue could play out nationally.
Couple Turns Lifelong Dream of Saving ‘Old, Dilapidated’ N.Y.C. Brownstones into a Growing Business (Exclusive)
One couple has turned their passion for restoring historic New York City guesthouses into a family business while raising three daughters and renovating every property during a pregnancy.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states’ ballots.
Crushed between diamonds, ice changes shape, a clue to what lies inside Neptune
Physicists squeezed water to about 35 million PSI and saw its atoms rearrange into a less orderly pattern, a clue to Uranus and Neptune.
Trump casts his midterm ballot early in Florida
President Donald Trump has cast his ballot in the midterm elections, voting for all Republicans in Florida before speaking at a Georgia rally | WWJ Newsradio 950
Los Angeles health authorities report 2nd second rabies-positive raccoon
In a follow-up on the report a rabies-positive raccoon found in Los Angeles County, the first in more than 5 decades, the LA County Department of Public Health is investigating a second rabies-positive raccoon found in the Westlake Village area of Los Angeles County. Public Health has confirmed that the first raccoon was positive for a variant of rabies typically found in bats. Strain testing for the second raccoon is currently pending. The second rabid raccoon was found in a backyard in the vicinity of where the first raccoon was reported and appeared sick and aggressive. No residents or pets were exposed to the raccoon. Two people at a worksite may have been exposed to the raccoon and are receiving recommended follow-up for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. The World’s Deadliest Viruses Prior to these detections, the last confirmed rabid raccoon in Los Angeles County was detected in 1973, when the skunk variant (strain) of rabies was still present in the County. That strain has not been detected in Los Angeles County since 1979. In 2014, a skunk infected with the bat variant of rabies was detected in Long Beach. “The detection of rabies in another raccoon is an important reminder to never touch, handle, or feed any wild animals, even when they appear healthy,” said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer. “Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears to be sick, injured, or behaving unusually. It is also critical to ensure your pets are up to date on rabies vaccination so they are protected before any potential exposure. Keeping your pets vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your entire family.” Outbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
‘Optimus Prime: Awakening’ review: Peter Cullen delivers an emotional performance | Texas A&M University-San Antonio
“Optimus Prime: Awakening” is a 12-minute short film that was screened alongside the 40th anniversary theatrical re-release of “The Transformers: The Movie.” Released in 1986 after the first two seasons of the animated series, “The Transformers: The Movie” returned to theaters in 2026 as part of Hasbro’s yearlong “Apology Tour.” The marketing campaign celebrated the...
Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup
The Cleveland Browns made several roster moves Saturday ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans , activating running back Dylan Sampson from injured reserve while placing offensive guard Teven Jenkins on injured reserve. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Saturday via X, formerly known as Twitter, that Cleveland also elevated […] The post Multiple Browns injury updates surface ahead of Week 7 matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Detroit Lions Announce Decision on Brian Branch, Cade Mays
The Detroit Lions officially activated Brian Branch and Cade Mays ahead of Sunday's Week 7 showdown against the Green Bay Packers.
Jon Gosselin’s ex shares emotional reaction to Collin’s book: ‘I will always be your mom’
Colleen Conrad dated the “Jon and Kate Plus 8” star from 2014 to 2021.
Vikings Linked to Potential Sleeper Running Back Trade
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the only unbeaten teams left in the NFL entering Week 7 action. Coming off of their bye week, Kevin O’Connell’s team will face off against the Indianapolis Colts at home on Sunday afternoon. So far this season, the Vikings have looked the part of a legitimate contender in the […] The post Vikings Linked to Potential Sleeper Running Back Trade appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
GIS students mapping trees’ health at Indiana University Northwest
When Joe Blockland’s students at Indiana University Northwest want to call up a tree on campus, they can use an app he created for it.
Barack Obama to rally for Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan ahead of key US Senate race
The former Democratic president is showing major support in Detroit for the progressive Michigan candidate in final days before US midterm elections
Packers activate Josh Jacobs
Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to make his first appearance of the 2026 season.
Leland Fall Festival brings trick-or-treating, live entertainment to Founders Park
The Town of Leland is inviting families to celebrate the fall season with a free festival featuring trick-or-treating, live entertainment and activities for all ages.
This US House district was once a political battleground. Now it shows why Congress is dysfunctional.
Swing seats, meaning districts that a presidential candidate won by 5 percentage points or fewer in the previous election, are disappearing from the national map.
On Invoking History
Bruno Fernandes’ post-match interview after the humiliating loss to Como took aim at many things, including the tendency to analyse the club’s present in relation to its past. Fernandes wasn’t disrespecting it but suggesting that these are very different times. Just a week earlier, Lisandro Martinez stated that we don’t have to go that far […]
LIVE! Watch UFC 333 Post-Fight Presser
With UFC 333 officially a wrap after an entertaining card earlier today (Sat., Oct. 24, 2026) LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, fight fans can now check out the post-fight press conference video above for all the best reaction and official bonus winners. On a day that featured […]
Oakland County business accused of making false statements to obtain federal loan agrees to $1M+ settlement
A Wixom, Michigan, business accused of making false statements to obtain a loan it was ineligible for has agreed to pay a settlement of just over $1.5 million after it was sued by the federal government, according to the Department of Justice.
Jesse Welles sang about politics and insects — and covered Black Sabbath and Bob Dylan
The rapidly rising "Join ICE" protest singer played solo and with a band on North Broad Street, and covered Bob Dylan, Black Sabbath, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
AOC can draw a crowd, but the midterms will test whether her politics can win before 2028
WASHINGTON — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has had little trouble drawing a crowd. In a final campaign swing with progressive candidates across the country,...
Brian Branch set to make season debut in Week 7
Lions S Brian Branch will make his 2026 debut as the team is expected to activate him from PUP
Marijuana legalization tied to rise in heart hospitalizations, study finds
A study of 50 million hospital records found heart-related admissions rose faster after recreational marijuana sales became legal in 13 Western states.
What's 'Fjord' About? A Political Stance That May Be Too Hot to Handle
Why do so many insist that "Fjord" doesn't choose sides? The film has a clearly delineated villain.
An electronic health record tool for exercise prescription may reduce fall rate among older adults
In a large randomized clinical trial among 22 primary care practices, use of an electronic health record-integrated clinical decision support tool known as…
In Senate run, Juliana Stratton touts progressive politics and a pragmatic record
Stratton has taken progressive policy positions, but has also touted a record of getting things done across a big, diverse state.
Netflix’s Leadership Shake Up…Explained
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, I had a simple article planned for this week. Called “Whoa, I Missed It!”, I’d take a gander at a few important-but-under-the-radar stories I didn’t cover while I wrote about all things “Skydance. (Formerly known as “the saga of Netflix trying to buy Warner Bros., but not Discovery, then Paramount-Skydance bought all of Warner Bros. Discovery”.) Alas, that article will have to wait. Netflix made news. Ironically, my “Whoa, I Missed It!” article would have mostly been about “content” strategy decisions, which is also what today’s article is about. But instead of the entire industry, this article will only cover Netflix’s decision to upend their film and TV content teams. Just that! So that’s the full topic of the day. I’m going to tackle the issue in the opposite direction of the way “stuff” flows: uphill. We’ll start at film, then move onto TV, and then onto the CEOs themselves, and the strategy questions that still remain. But we start with the numbers driving this. Let’s dive in. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Upends Their Corporate Hierarchy I’ve got a lot of thoughts, but we’ll start with the most common response to yesterday’s article. Let’s Talk Stock Price More than one person, responding to what I published two days ago, pointed out that, well, actually, the thing driving Netflix’s actions is this: In short, stock price! Even if Netflix isn’t obsessed with their own share price—they probably are, but, for the record, my strategic advice to every CEO is to absolutely ignore stock prices, which will, ironically, probably help the stock price long-term—most everyone thinks they are. By the way, I prefer market capitalization to stock prices, because it’s a more apples-to-apples way to compare companies: But there’s an even better way to look at it, and it kinda casts some doubt on the entire push here: price-to-earnings. I have a long list of articles that I wish I had written, and chief among them is an article titled, “Am I Still a Netflix ‘Bear’?” meaning someone who thinks Netflix’s stock is overvalued. As of last summer, Netflix had solved their biggest problem—which for me (circa 2019) was the lack of free cash flow—but their stock was CRAZY overvalued. That’s this chart here: Why did Netflix’s stock price increase to a price-to-earnings ratio of 50 last summer? What financial metric changed so quickly? Nothing. Given that, historically, mature entertainment companies average 10 to 20, with 16 being the average, that increase made little sense. Netflix’s stock swoon these last eight or so months wasn’t irrational; the stock price rise last year was. So if you want a really hot Netflix take, here it is: Netflix’s stock price has been going down because the financial industry recovered its senses, not because of any strategic mistake. Yes, that would imply that cleaning house may have been a mistake. That’s why the charts yesterday are so important, because they show that Netflix did have a strategic problem (a lack of hits) and that’s what they moved to address. (One could also argue the industry drastically overrated Netflix’s growth prospects, but that’s a financial industry problem, not a Netflix strategy problem per se. Some growth estimates are just crazy. *cough* AI *cough*) Now, the last time Netflix’s stock price crashed—circa 2022—it gave them an opening. I’d argue Netflix insiders knew they needed to expand post-COVID-19 crisis, adding advertising, cracking down on password sharing, and dabbling in sports. But if they had done that when their stock price was high, it would give folks a reason to second guess their strategy. (Arguably, last year, when Netflix pursued the Warner Bros. merger, it gave the industry a chance to review their business.) Instead, after the 2022 fall, they had the opening to make strategic changes. We may see Netflix pivot again following this latest slide. For example, the “binge versus weekly” conversation is alive and well again. Same for expanding into theaters even more. And adding both linear channels and streaming bundles. And maybe more either social, user-generated, vertical, or creator content. But the first shift came with who is making the content calls. A Message from Our Sponsor Last winter Pulp Fiction was on Netflix. For those same 90 days, it was also free, with ads, on Pluto TV and the Roku Channel. That is not a glitch, and it is not rare. The title has run on 20 different US streaming services since 2019, across 80 separate windows, and for more than 600 of those days it sat on a paid subscription service and a free ad-supported one at the same time. Almost nobody can see this, because when a title leaves a service, the record that it was ever there tends to leave with it. Reelgood keeps that record, dated to the day rather than the month: 4MM+ movie, show and episode titles across 300+ services globally, with timestamped arrivals, departures and moves across SVOD, AVOD, TVOD and vMVPD. Licensing teams price against every prior window. Rights teams check what a licensee actually delivered, and when. Pick a title you think you know: data.reelgood.com/title-availability Film - Dan Lin Want to know why I don’t opine on individual film or TV executives, especially new hires? Dan Lin. As I always caution, it’s really, really, really tough to predict which executives will succeed in new roles and which won’t. The successful head of co-production/finance partner, Rideback, Lin was considered for the head of DC Studios job before taking the job as the head of Netflix. By all accounts at the time, this was a smart hire. (That’s my read of the news coverage anyways.) But now that Netflix has fired Dan Lin, we got a slew of news stories about how he was doing a terrible job. In sports media, Bryan Curtis, new Substack writer/podcaster from The Ringer, calls this the “now you tell us” story, when you only hear the bad news after a star athlete leaves a sports team. In this case, now they tell us that Dan Lin was bad with talent after he got kicked out the door. So was Dan Lin a flop? It’s actually tough to say. While film moves faster than TV, even two years isn’t really enough time to evaluate a person’s output. The new head hasn’t really taken control. As Emily Horgan noted, it takes much longer than two years to produce animated films, so yeah, it’s definitely too early to judge in that domain. As for live-action films, I just published an article by Brandon Katz called “Netflix’s Summer of Bummer”, but I’d point out Netflix had a bad summer two years ago too. Arguably, their best summer came from KPop Demon Hunters last year and Happy Gilmore 2, the latter of which I saw credited to Lin. Then, the stories came out that Dan Lin clashed with talent, both Ben Affleck and Greta Gerwig, classic “now they tell us” factoids to explain his firing. This may have been true, but also should have been expected given that he was given the mandate to bring budgets back in check, especially after Rebel Moon. So if he made folks upset, well, that’s what he was hired to do! But also, he was described as “well-liked” at his hiring! In that case, I’m a bit sympathetic to Lin, since he may have been undercut by senior leadership, as often happens. Basically, a CEO hires a subordinate to be their “bad cop” and keep budgets in check, but then when talent complains, the CEO ends up undercutting them. That’s how I think you end up with a Narnia movie as expensive as any of the other flops, along with a film executive the town no longer likes. As a result, I think that Netflix is now executing a classic “hire the opposite” move by hiring Peter Rice. This phrase comes from my experience following football and basketball coaching decisions, where teams generally hire the opposite of who they just had. If you have an offense-minded head coach, hire the defensive guy. Or in college football, if you have a strong recruiter, then you pivot to an “X’s and Os” type of guy. Or in pro basketball, if you have a very analytically minded coach, you hire the player-friendly guy. I see that here. After dropping Scott Stuber—arguably a talent-friendly executive with lax budget control—Netflix hired the business guy to keep costs in check. Now Netflix is pivoting back to Peter Rice and presumably a more talent-friendly regime. (Disney, by the way, has done this twice: hiring business guys to succeed talent-friendly Bob Iger. It didn’t work out last time.) When it comes to Peter Rice…we’ll see! Maybe he works out, but maybe he doesn’t. I’d actually say the biggest problem is that Netflix still hasn’t solved its “IP Problem”, in that they don’t own much IP, so they just have a lower hit rate. The new executive won’t solve that. (Though buying Lionsgate would help.) Share “Content” - Bela Bajaria I almost published yesterday’s article after this column, but ended up flipping the order, because it told the story so well. So if you want the data for why Netflix is looking at TV to fix their problems, it’s in that article, this graph in particular: I know I just wrote that it’s often hard to judge executives, but Bajaria ran TV for six years and film for three and a half more. That’s more than enough to judge hit rates, and Netflix needs more hits. That’s the story. Since 2023, Netflix hasn’t had as many hit shows as it used to, and many of its previous power house TV shows have ended their runs (Stranger Things most of all). Also, many shows from 2020 to 2022 probably pre-dated Bajaria’s tenure. (That said, one thing may have been outside of Bajaria’s control, which I explain below.) Let’s lump some content strategy thoughts about Netflix and TV into one place: We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… Why I partially blame Squid Game for Netflix’s latest troubles… What is “the football trap”... Why it might not be the TV shows or films’ fault at all… What change I don’t think Netflix will make... How Bela Bajaria evolved Netflix’s TV strategy in smart ways… Whose departure likely submarined Bajaria’s final few years… One sneaky explanation for Netflix’s content struggles... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
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