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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 […]
Iran, Kyrgyzstan seek to expand science and technology cooperation
TEHRAN – Iranian and Kyrgyz officials have called for expanded cooperation in science and technology during a meeting on the sidelines of the 5th World Creative Economy Conference in Jakarta.
Empire Towers perimeter lift brings relief to nearby Glen Burnie businesses
After three months of road closures and disruptions, the safety perimeter surrounding Empire Towers in Glen Burnie has officially been lifted, bringing relief to nearby businesses that have struggled to stay afloat.
Family Health Insurance Now Costs $28,303 — But Workers at Small Companies Pay 42% More
Americans have grown accustomed to watching their paychecks shrink under the weight of rising expenses. Groceries cost more, housing consumes a larger share of household income, and utility bills keep climbing. Yet one of the biggest financial burdens is often deducted before workers even receive their paychecks: health insurance. Unlike a trip to the supermarket, […]
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
'Nobody Wants This' Season 3: a Review, a Prediction and a Public Service Announcement
'Nobody Wants This' season three on Netflix is officially here, and Kristen Bell and Adam Brody are wasting no time jumping into the action. Here, my honest review of 'Nobody Wants This' seasons three and whether it's a must-watch or a must-skip.
The biggest political donors in Minnesota races this election season
Many of the ads now appearing on TV and social media are funded by a web of political committees and major donors whose connections are often difficult to trace.
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 […]
HIGH ALTITUDE SCIENCE SUMMIT TO FEATURE PUBLIC REVEAL OF XAIRSHIP-S IN OLNEY
A special science and educational event featuring the public unveiling of the xAirship-S will take plac...
Association Between Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Duration and Periodontal Health: A Retrospective Observational Study
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that may be associated with alterations in periodontal health and disease. However, the relationship between RA duration...
Job-based health plans get more expensive, with little relief in sight
Rising healthcare premiums and worker contributions are putting significant financial pressure on American families and employers, with experts projecting even steeper cost increases for upcoming plans.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ preview drops during game 1 of MLB World Series
The ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ preview was revealed during the MLB World Series broadcast of game 1.
The connection between diabetes, cardio-kidney-metabolic health
University Health specialists will discuss how heart, kidney and metabolic conditions are connected and how coordinated care can help at the next KSAT Community Town Hall
Essentia Health hosting joint-replacement seminar in Baxter
Essentia Health hosting joint-replacement seminar in Baxter
Live Life Fully: Stress, anxiety and the elections home stretch
The polls. The commercials. The group text that should come with a blood-pressure cuff.
Dr. Christopher Li shares vision for Public Health Sciences Division
Longtime Fred Hutch epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Li, who joined the center in 2002, has been promoted to senior vice president and director of the Public Health Sciences (PHS) Division.
Changes in the health and longevity of the elderly in the US
Spending on public pensions through Social Security and on elderly healthcare through Medicare accounted for over one-third of federal expenditures in the US by 2024. This column explores how improvements in elderly health and life expectancy affected the relative finances of Social Security and Medicare. The elderly are not only living longer but also are in better health, so expected lifetime Medicare spending per elderly individual has grown much slower than expected lifetime Social Security spending. The authors analyse the forces that affect the optimal allocation of a given public budget across these two social insurance programmes.
American politicians talk about persecuted Christians abroad – but here’s what happens when those Christians migrate to the US
An anthropologist of religion shows how Coptic Christians navigate two competing realities: the narrative of Christian persecution abroad and the suspicion surrounding migrants in the contemporary US.
Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially created. Using special fluorescent molecules and a type of polarized light also used in 3D movie technology, researchers believe they could distinguish ordinary organisms from their mirror-image counterparts.
Tyler Herro Explains Bucks' Crucial Mistake in Loss vs Bulls
Herro put the winless Bucks' defeat to the Bulls down to inexperience.
Neuroscientist discusses how alcohol can affect brain volume and long-term health
Josh Gowin explains how research has shifted the understanding of alcohol's health risks, including its association with reduced brain volume, as drinking habits and social norms continue to change.
Second raccoon tests positive for rabies in Los Angeles County, health officials say
Weeks after a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Los Angeles County for the first time since 1979, a second raccoon has tested positive for the deadly viral disease. The Los Angeles County Depar…
Tri-state people in business: New hires, promotions, recognitions
Medical Associates Clinic of Dubuque announced the following new hires:
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
New Lisbon business offering pet food and supplies
LISBON—A new business promises to provide the community with the highest quality food and supplies for their pets. The newest member of Lisbon’s business community, Pet Folk has officially opened their doors, celebrating its soft opening with a ribbon cutting and champagne Thursday. Located at 7556 state Route 45, Unit A, Pet Folk is entirely […]
Stephen King's ‘Carrie’ Just Got Renewed for Season 2
Prime Video's chilling adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie' is officially getting another season. Here’s what we know about the renewal.
Iowa Voters Don't Want Police or Flock Tracking Their Cars. Politicians Are Still Catching Up.
Opposition to license plate surveillance is crossing party lines in Iowa, where police departments have built an extensive camera network with limited public oversight.
Pee Dee Heart Walk raises more than $100,000 for heart health
Heart survivors, families and supporters gathered in Florence for the American Heart Association’s annual Pee Dee Heart Walk.
The Violent Cost of Being a Woman in Politics Spans Continents
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world ... with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment. This week: —There is not (yet) the political will in the U.S. to talk about gender quotas ... but 35 nations in Europe have either been mandated or volunteered to implement them. —Weeks after the brutal rape of Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia, Australian independent member of Parliament Helen Haines is in hospital in a critical condition after she was struck by a car outside her office in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said appears to have been "a deliberate act." —"Politicians are no longer treated like we’re human,” says Arizona state legislator Alma Hernandez, who is facing rising harassment and threats. —Federal agents searched the Washington-area home of Rep. Ilhan Omar, a frequent critic of Republican President Donald Trump. —If elected governor of Georgia, Keisha Lance Bottoms would become the first Black woman governor in U.S. history. ... and more.
Indiana stays alive against Michigan, gets 13-6 overtime win in grueling defensive snoozefest
The Hoosiers were held scoreless in the second half by the Wolverines defense, but were able to get a key overtime touchdown to pull off the ugly win.
On the agenda: Chevron health risk findings, gun violence study and 23rd Street safety
The Richmond City Council meets Tuesday, October 27, to hear the Bay Area Air District's health risk assessment of the Chevron refinery, consider competing traffic safety proposals after two pedestrian deaths on 23rd Street, and hear a presentation about the city's Office of Neighborhood Safety. A special meeting
Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of Palm Beach County to Open Lakeside Cancer Center in September 2027, Expanding Access to Academic-Based Cancer Care in Florida’s Rural Communities - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Lakeside Cancer Center will connect cancer patients in the Glades with world-class treatment, complex care coordination and access to oncology specialists. October Tampa General Hospital and Health Care District of […]
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.
DFB official calls for tough Manchester City punishment
German Football Federation (DFB) general manager Andreas Rettig has called for the harshest possible punishment for English club Manchester City in connection with their breaches of financial regulations. "To be perfectly honest: it doesn't get any worse than this.
Oneida Health Quick Care celebrates move to new location
Oneida Health has announced the relocation of its Quick Care clinic to 357 Genesee St., just two minutes from its previous location. The new location, officials said, offers several enhancements for patients, including on-site X-ray services, additional parking, and a larger waiting room designed to improve comfort and convenience. "We are thrilled to welcome patients to our new Quick Care location," Oneida Health said in an announcement. "These improvements allow us to provide an even better experience while continuing to deliver the high-quality, walk-in care our community depends on."
Improving breast cancer treatment; improving prostate cancer diagnosis; listen to your knee pain; plus other stories with Vanderbilt Health sources
WTVF News Channel 5’s “Morningline” program interviewed Denise Garcia, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, about new technology that helps surgeons identify cancer during surgery and improve breast cancer treatment. A Men’s Health story about PSA screening for prostate cancer quoted Kelvin Moses, MD, PhD, Professor of Urology. Men’s Health posted a story, “What Your Knee Pain is Trying to Tell You,” that quotes Charles Cox, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery. William Schaffner, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine, was quoted by several news outlets about public health issues, including: WSMV Channel 4 News (importance of flu shots); MedPage Today (mRNA flu shots); WTVF News Channel 5 (19 people sent to hospital after a sickness outbreak at Walmart facility in Lebanon); Prevention (West Nile virus); HuffPost (prevention pill for COVID); and Newsweek (measles cases continue to increase in the U.S.). Becker’s Hospital Review and Nashville Post covered the Vanderbilt Health News story from Rebecca Warren that Chief Communications Officer John Howser is retiring in March 2027, closing out a nearly 40-year career at Vanderbilt. A Healio story on research about OCT-A biomarkers and diabetic retinopathy quotes Vanderbilt University School of Medicine student Rachel Liu. WPLN Nashville Public Radio quoted Amanda Mixon, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Medicine, in a story about adverse drug interactions.
Fact vs. fiction: Doctors share whether peptides are safe and effective
As peptides gain popularity among some wellness influencers and federal government officials, doctors share what you need to know.
What business thinks of the politicians and parties
Business leaders are hard to impress this election. In the Herald's annual “Mood of the Boardroom” survey, they give poor or middling marks to almost the whole political class, including the two former business executives running the Government's economic policy, and several ratings are among the wo
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
Referee named for El Clásico between Barcelona and Real Madrid
The Spanish Football Federation have appointed Juan Martínez Munuera as the man in charge of Sunday’s decisive El Clásico between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, which will be played at the Camp Nou. This will be the fifth time that the 44-year-old Juan Martínez Munuera officiates a Clásico in his 14 seasons in the First […]
Intermountain Health gets $150M for Las Vegas children’s hospital
The new hospital, slated to open in 2030, will be named in honor of Felicia and Ben Horowitz in honor of the contribution.
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.
Proposition 4 asks if voters support public funding in elections
Currently, tax dollars cannot be offered to politicians to help them run for office
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island
Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans to form a "discrete partnership with the CIA" as Trump floated sending him to Cuba to cut a deal.
First 2 flu-related deaths of season confirmed in LA County
Los Angeles County health officials Thursday announced the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
WWE legend gives health update after hospitalization: ‘I appreciate you all’
The wrestling legend posted on social media the day after being hospitalized.
The Political Upstarts That May Decide Israel’s Election
The upcoming Israeli election may be decided by two small parties that didn’t even exist a few months ago.
Better rural health takes more than medical care
Ballad Health connects rural patients to social services, reducing emergency visits and lowering health care costs.
Hincapie Return Set To Bolster Arsenal Ahead Of Everton Clash
The Ecuadorian defender returns from a freak ankle injury, handing Mikel Arteta a defensive boost as the Gunners' squad nears full strength ahead of a crucial festive run.
Gov. Meyer announces the inclusion of the Verizon BEAD Project
Governor Matt Meyer announced the addition of the Verizon Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) project to the JobsFirst Accelerator program.
Livramento’s Recovery From Injury Taking Time, Medical Team Being Cautious
St James' Park officials are prioritizing long-term health over immediate availability, refusing to rush the versatile full-back through a rigorous rehabilitation process despite mounting pressure on defensive depth.
Bloody floors, bugs and rotting food: San Antonio's worst inspections
Health officials found several safety and sanitation issues, such as insects crawling inside bulk food containers, a cooler filled with rotting meat and blood-covered floors beneath storage shelves.
Trump proposes eliminating race, ethnicity questions from 2030 census, alarming health, civil rights advocates
A proposal to eliminate races about race, ethnicity and sexual orientation from the U.S. census could hurt efforts to address racial inequities in Chicago and across the nation, health and civil rights advocates warn.
Small Businesses Are Ready and Willing to Switch Banks for Better Support
Business owners want greater control, simpler tools, and meaningful rewards, creating new ways for banks to deepen relationships and grow revenue.
Looking for wedding or other special occasion flowers? New florist in Folsom can help
The floral shop will welcome customers at the Folsom Palladio shopping plaza next month, according to its owner.
Justice Department orders California counties to set aside ballots from suspected noncitizens
The Justice Department on Friday ordered California election officials to identify suspected noncitizens on voter rolls and set aside their mail-in ballot – warning that officials who knowingly count ballots cast by noncitizens could face criminal liability.
Dr. Christopher Li shares vision for Public Health Sciences Division
Longtime Fred Hutch epidemiologist Dr. Christopher Li, who joined the center in 2002, has been promoted to senior vice president and director of the Public Health Sciences (PHS) Division.
California indie band’s frontman charged with molestation of a child
The frontman of a Southern California indie band has been charged with four felonies regarding the molestation of a child he knew through a family connection, officials announced. Per the Ven…
Guest opinion: Partisan politics don’t belong in Montana’s courtrooms
As retired district court judges who worked in courtrooms across Montana, we know there is no Democratic or Republican way to handle the everyday court cases Montanans face. That’s why we support Constitutional Initiative 132 to keep our judicial elections nonpartisan.
DOJ has monitored elections for decades. Here’s why some state officials are concerned this year
The agency regularly monitors polling places. But this year’s effort on Nov. 3 will more than double the number of federal monitors deployed during the 2022 midterms.
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.
With 52 Businesses Waiting, Charles County Weighs Expanding LaunchPad
LA PLATA, Md. — For dozens of Charles County entrepreneurs, getting a business off the ground includes another hurdle: waiting for a spot in a county training program. Economic development officials told the Charles County commissioners on Tuesday, Oct. 20, that 52 businesses remained on the waiting list for LaunchPad, a pilot program designed to […]
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
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Steph Curry officially ruled out tonight in Phoenix …
Cambridge Sees Historically High Science and Math MCAS Scores, But Racial and Socioeconomic Gaps Remain
Cambridge Sees Historically High Science and Math MCAS Scores, But Racial and Socioeconomic Gaps Remain
This Justice Department official hustles to the forefront of Trump’s legal agenda
President Donald Trump said on Friday he wanted an election-related lawsuit to be filed in Alaska. The man to do it for him was Stanley Woodward, the associate attorney general.
He left the CDC to fight RFK Jr. But was it better to fight from within?
Demetre Daskalakis, CDC’s top immunization official, resigned in 2025 to protest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then became one of his loudest critics.
‘Monster Mash’ still makes a bunch of $ each year
“I have been paying the rent for 36 years with this one song,” co-writer and performer Bobby “Boris” Pickett—aka the Mariah Carey of Halloween—told the Memphis Commercial Appeal in 1998.
Mississippi health officials urge flu vaccinations as season approaches
With flu cases being diagnosed earlier than usual in some parts of the country, the Mississippi State Department of Health is urging families to prepare before flu season picks up.
Is Jayson Tatum Under Increased Pressure After Jaylen Brown Comments?
The former Celtics star took a shot at his longtime teammate on social media on Thursday.
S&T launches glass science lecture series honoring Delbert Day
Dr. Claudio Mazzali, vice president of global research at Corning Inc., speaking at the inaugural Delbert E. Day Lecture on Glass Science and Technology on Oct. 15 at the Innovation Lab atrium. Photo by Peter Ehrhard. Missouri S&T launched a new lecture series honoring a longtime university researcher whose research in specialty glass has helped...Continue Reading S&T launches glass science lecture series honoring Delbert Day
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Deal: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is $300 cheaper than the iPhone Duo
And that's if you can even get a Duo, given the supply shortage. Today marks the official start of shipping for the iPhone Duo, but unless you pre-ordered...
Apple’s official DIY repair guides for the iPhone Duo now available
Apple has published multiple repair guides and manuals for users and independent technicians looking to replace or repair individual components in the device.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 — big, daft and really special
‘I was in a rocket ship. Even at low revs, there’s a dog-troubling bassness to proceedings’
States are forcing hospitals to offer more people financial aid. In Oregon, it’s working.
Four years ago, Oregon hospitals were under fire from state authorities and patient advocates. Hospitals, critics said, had made it too hard for patients to apply for and receive help paying their bills. Within months, the state enacted a sweeping law that required hospitals to proactively screen patients and give financial aid to those who […]
Intermountain Health Receives One of the Nation’s Largest Gifts in Pediatric Care
LAS VEGAS — Intermountain Foundation announced today that Nevada’s first stand-alone children’s hospital will be named Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital in honor of a historic $150 million commitment. Felicia Horowitz, president of the Horowitz Family Foundation and co-founder and president of The Paid ...
DOJ Charges Sham SUD Network in $1.6B Fraud Scheme
U.S. Department of Justice officials in the Central District of California have charged a father-son duo in what officials say is the largest substance
Indie Game Dev Takes Down Vibe-Coded Zombie Shooter After San Francisco Officials Condemn 'Dehumanizing' Game
The developer of a zombie game set in San Francisco has removed the game from online marketplaces and issued a public apology after city officials condemned the title for depicting its homeless people as ‘zombies.’
Thunder’s Micah Peavy Signing Reveals Their Real Priority
By passing on shooters for a defensive-minded specialist, Sam Presti is betting that Oklahoma City’s elite development system can unlock a versatile, two-way force for the future.
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.
Many people ignore nerve discomfort. A specialist explains why
A podiatrist explains why many people overlook nerve discomfort and what makes Neuro-Blast different from traditional nerve-support supplements.
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.
WWE legend gives health update after fall: ‘I appreciate you all’
The wrestling legend posted on social media the day after being hospitalized.
10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in October 2026
Rising fuel prices are doing more than emptying motorists pockets across Africa; they are increasing business costs and making everyday essentials more of a financial challenge
Speed networking pairs alumni, students - Notre Dame Business Mendoza College of Business
Executive Connections, a speed networking event, brought 24 alumni executives to campus to meet MBA and Specialized Master’s students.
New directorships provide crucial support for Vanderbilt Health’s missions
The most recent Vanderbilt Health directorships are spread throughout many departments — highlighting individuals who make an impact in myriad ways.
Introducing: The Return of the Full-Platinum Bracelet on a Limited A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual
The platinum bracelet, one of the most desirable accessories for A. Lange & Söhne watches, is officially back on the Datograph Perpetual.
FBI investigating Delaware politician’s alleged ‘bribe’ to primary foe, after WHYY News exposed secretly recorded job offer
New Castle County Recorder of Deeds Mike Kozikowski lost the race to David Tackett, who filed a complaint with prosecutors about the gambit.
Why Spending Time With Your Cat Feels So Good, According to Science
A study found that higher oxytocin levels in cats were associated with lower stress hormones and fewer negative emotions in their owners.
Report: Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate market remains tight
The Northwest Arkansas commercial real estate market remained tight in the office, industrial and retail sectors in the third quarter as major projects opened and new development broke ground across...
Addressing mental health and loneliness through art: LaunchSpace's SocialRx program gets United Way funding support
LaunchSpace's SocialRx program received a $75,000 grant from the United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region to boost regional wellness.
Clemson's Road to an Improbable CFP Appearance Starts Now
The Clemson Tigers could start something special against Virginia Tech on Saturday.
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.
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…
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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