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This High-Energy Speedster Should Be Brought Back Next Year
The San Diego Padres got a nice season from outfielder Samad Taylor, and he should definitely get a new deal.
As a divided Israel prepares to go to the polls, can Netanyahu pull off his greatest political trick yet?
The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election
Brentwood football vs Independence highlights in 28-10 win
Brentwood defeated Independence 28-10 in a TSSAA football Week 10 game on Oct. 23.
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.
Why experts are pushing RFK Jr. to release a federal definition of ultraprocessed foods
More than 100 science, medical and nutrition experts signed and sent an open letter Friday to the Office of Management and Budget, urging the administration to release the first-ever government definition of ultraprocessed foods.
Brewers' Biggest Winners and Losers from World Series Game 1
Jackson Chourio’s clutch hitting and William Contreras’s defensive masterclass propelled the Milwaukee Brewers to a gritty series-opening win.
Corey Lewandowski Always Found His Way Back to Trump. Until Now.
The Justice Department has opened an inquiry into Mr. Lewandowski. President Trump has not jumped to his defense.
The strangest Texas political ads of the 2026 election
AI blunders, stolen pens and awkward endorsements define a bizarre election season.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
🚨 Manchester City's first defeat of the season, Jackson scores twice !
When Manchester City lose, the whole Premier League smiles.For the first time since the guilty verdict over the 115 breaches, the Citizens have dropped points in the league. Aston Villa pulled off the...
Timberwolves proves size isn’t everything with historic rebounding surge
The Minnesota Timberwolves may have sacrificed size this offseason, but their first two games suggest they gained something even more valuable: relentless physicality. After reshaping their roster around speed and defensive versatility . Minnesota has opened the season with a franchise-record rebounding margin. The Timberwolves dominated the […] The post Timberwolves proves size isn’t everything with historic rebounding surge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kate Gosselin defends relationship with her children amid renewed abuse allegations from son Collin Gosselin
Kate Gosselin said that her kids know her character after Collin Gosselin suggested that she was ‘leveraging’ money and his siblings against daughter Hannah Gosselin.
Jackson outdoes Haaland despite latest PL away goal 🔥
Manchester City have lost in each of the last three seasons at Villa Park and they are staring down the barrel of another defeat courtesey of Nicolas Jackson. The Senegalese striker has been in elec...
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.
How to watch every ‘Rambo’ movie in order, from ‘First Blood’ to ‘Last Blood’
The ‘Rambo’ franchise spans five movies and more than 40 years, with a prequel on the way in 2027. Revisit Sylvester Stallone’s action-packed saga, from ‘First Blood’ to ‘Last Blood.’
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...
Knicks make unfortunate NBA Champion history not seen since 2012
The New York Knicks’ title defense is off to a rocky start, and the slow beginning has put them in some unwanted company. After falling 107-103 to the Boston Celtics on Friday night at TD Garden , the Knicks are 0-2. That makes them the first reigning NBA champion to drop its first two games of a season since the 2011-12 Dallas Mavericks, who went […] The post Knicks make unfortunate NBA Champion history not seen since 2012 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Vikings sign defender days after his release from the Giants
The Vikings brought back a familiar defender after the Giants released him.
Chicago Cubs news— PCA, Bregman, Suzuki, Sato, Zeferjahn
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been named both Sporting News Player of the Year, and The Fielding Bible’s Defensive POY.
Minnesota Wild Place Young Defenseman on Waivers
The Minnesota Wild made a roster move Friday afternoon, and it involves a young defenseman who has played every game this season.
Laika has spent 20 years building up to Wildwood
How the stop-motion animation studio blends traditional techniques with modern tech.
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.
What Pro Football Thinks of These Kansas Jayhawks Defensive Ends
Leroy Harris and David Santiago Rank Among Nation’s Top Defensive Ends
CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm recognized for defending vaccine science
But the University of Minnesota epidemiologist says the recognition belongs to a much larger group.
New Business: Caribbean Market reopens in Manchester; Cuban ...
Caribbean Market has reopened in Manchester after a two-year rebuild, while Plymouth’s Cuba Libre has become Viva Cuba Restaurant following a trademark issue.
Pacers’ Defense Struggles in Blowout Loss to Mavericks
The Indiana Pacers' defense couldn't get enough stops in their loss to the Dallas Mavericks.
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.
Trail Blazers Start Season 2-0 After Win Over Kings
A lethal 44-point third quarter propelled Portland past Sacramento, proving this deep roster can overcome defensive lapses and halftime deficits to remain perfect in the Western Conference.
South Carolina extends home win streak over Tennessee football
South Carolina defeats Tennessee on a game-winning field goal.
Dalton Smith vs Alberto Puello: Will the Fairytale Continue?
All Eyes are on the Super Lightweight division this weekend as Britain's Dalton Smith defends his WBC title against the Dominican Republic's Alberto Puello
Time expert Philippe Richard on why scientists are changing how we keep time
Scientists have voted to change how the world keeps time, but most people won't even notice. NPR's Scott Simon talks to Philippe Richard, director of Switzerland's Federal Institute of Metrology.
Leipzig Face Nkunku Injury Scare Ahead Of Elversberg Clash
Martín Demichelis navigates a selection crisis as Christopher Nkunku battles an adductor injury, though Christoph Baumgartner’s long-awaited return offers hope following bruising defeats to European giants.
Packers Star Reveals Turning Point After Brutal Start to Season
Green Bay Packers safety Evan Williams pointed to the team’s Week 3 loss to the Atlanta Falcons as the moment the defense raised its standards after an uneven start.The Packers entered that Thursday Night Football game at 1-1. They had dropped their opener to the Minnesota Vikings before beating the New York Jets in overtime. […] The post Packers Star Reveals Turning Point After Brutal Start to Season appeared first on HEAVY.
State House Dome: House GOP says kids mental health deal rea...
House GOP leaders say Anthem and NFI North reached an agreement to preserve mental health coverage for children, resolving a dispute that had stalled Gov. Kelly...
Mark Cuban warns of AI threats at Reuters NEXT event
Mark Cuban compared AI agents to cockroaches that exploit weaknesses at scale, but said defenders can fight back using just as much AI.
Trump helped make Ossoff a national figure. Nine years later, their rivalry endures.
President Donald Trump and Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff have each found the other a useful political enemy, one who helps define what they stand for — and against.
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.
Auburn's Georgia Momentum Disappears in Ugly Loss to LSU
Auburn football suffered a 38-17 loss to LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium, falling to 4-3 after upsetting No. 1 Georgia. Sam Leavitt torched Auburn's defense for 387 passing yards, while Byrum Brown and the Tigers' offense struggled to find rhythm ahead of next week's matchup at Ole Miss.
Week in Politics: Ramaswamy's Ohio ad; Trump greenlights DOJ to sue over Alaska Senate
Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy refuses to withdrawal an explosive attack ad, and President Trump greenlights the DOJ to file a lawsuit about Alaska's senate race.
Cowboys' Christian Parker is All Business and No Feelings for Homecoming vs. Eagles
Here's what Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker said about going back to his old stomping grounds in Week 7.
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.
Teaching science through storytelling with local author Jennifer Swanson
Children's author and Naval Academy graduate Jennifer Swanson joins Jen Franciotti to discuss how her passion for the sciences led her to writing her new book, "The Atlas Obscura Explorer's Guide to Inventing the World"
Clement wants Norwich to 'block out the noise'
Norwich City boss Philippe Clement is trying to halt a run of six consecutive defeats.
Saturday Sports: The World Series; the WNBA finals
NPR's Scott Simon and sports reporter Michele Steele discuss the World Series and the WNBA Finals.
Vivek Ramaswamy defends ad featuring Amy Acton's estranged mother
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy on Friday defended his campaign’s ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic rival Dr. Amy Acton in the closely watched race for Ohio governor.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
This decade has been missing its big-impact midterm
Every other decade over the past hundred years has produced at least one midterm that made a big difference in Congress and in national politics more broadly.
Fall Family Health Fair brings resources to South Bend community
A South Bend health fair connects families with free resources, including a bloodmobile and mobile health unit, at Innovation Park.
Fargo couple plans to relocate Stabo to former Swanson Health building
Matt and Lindsey Lee are buying the $1.5 million Hancock Building and adjoining Douglass Building in the heart of Fargo.
NFL Week 7 picks: Experts overwhelmingly favor 49ers over Falcons
The 49ers look to keep their undefeated season alive in Week 7.
NFL rescinds Buffalo Bills defender's one-game spitting suspension
Buffalo Bills defensive back Sam Franklin was suspended for spitting during a Week 6 game. A hearing officer overturned it, opting for a fine instead.
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.
Giants Lose Top Tackler Edmunds For The Year
Tremaine Edmunds is out for the season with a torn chest muscle. The Giants must pivot quickly to Micah McFadden or risk their defense collapsing.
Comedian Charlie Berens has made Wisconsin politics a laughing matter
NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with comedian and former journalist Charlie Berens. His comedy blends political satire with a distinctly Wisconsin sense of humor.
Rockies Need Tovar to be Better Moving Forward
Colorado Rockies shortstop Ezequiel Tovar has declined as a player, and that needs to change soon.
In one of the West's few swing races, a Democrat tries to keep a Trump district
Washington’s 3rd Congressional District is home to a tight race that will help determine the balance of power in the U.S. House.
'H3 Podcast' cuts ties with co-host Ethan Klein amid wife's claims
The 'H3 Podcast' is cutting ties with host Ethan Klein after his wife and co-host, Hila Klein, accused him of infidelity. The couple have been together for 20 years.
LeBron James Lands on 76ers' Injury Report Ahead of Bucks Game
LeBron James' status remains uncertain as the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers face a rebuilding Milwaukee squad. This could force Tyrese Maxey and a struggling bench to step up in his absence.
Two Colts players receiving trade interest
Colts OG Quenton Nelson, DT DeForest Buckner are trade targets for teams leading up to deadline
De Goede hat-trick as Canada defeat England again
Sophie De Goede scored a hat-trick as Canada notched back-to-back wins against England with a 31-22 defeat of the reigning women's rugby world champions on Friday.De Goede stroked over the conversion from the touchline to put Canada 31-17 ahead, before England grabbed a late consolation try from Emma Sing. rcw/js
Television Q&A: How are TV ratings tracked in the age of str...
Nielsen now combines viewer panels with data from millions of TV devices to track audiences across cable and streaming, while a TV Q&A also tackles wildlife-fil...
Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances
Winning back-to-back titles is one of the hardest things to do in any sport, and the New York Knicks face an intense challenge as they look to repeat. It has been almost a decade since the last time an NBA franchise won two championships in a row. While New York’s 106-100 opening night loss to the Philadelphia 76ers featured some moments that […] The post Knicks’ fatal flaw that will doom 2027 NBA championship chances appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Fastest pitch in World Series history as Brewers win opener
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 in the opening game of the best-of-seven World Series as both sides aim for their first title.
Attorney: Murder suspect will use mental health defense
An attorney for a Nogales man accused of killing his brother in March said his client’s mental health at the time of the shooting will play into the case.
IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say
The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said the military places the utmost importance on providing mental health care and has expanded the capacity and quality of its services since the war's beginning.
CSUB business enrollment jumps nearly 25% as college builds pathways to Kern County careers
CSUB's College of Business and Public Administration says enrollment has grown nearly 25% in three years as the college expands community outreach, regional programs and connections with local employers.
AOC tests her progressive message. The results could help shape her future
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is drawing big crowds as she campaigns for progressive Democrats before the Nov. 3 election.
Likelihood Each Cubs Free Agent Starter Returns
From Shota Imanaga’s uncertain future to Clay Holmes’ defensive fit, we breakdown the odds of Chicago’s veteran rotation arms returning to the North Side for 2027.
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politics
We talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans this cycle.
INTERVIEW | England call-up Charlie Cresswell’s ‘biggest dream’
Charlie Cresswell (24) has said that earning a call-up to England’s senior team is his “biggest dream”. The Stade Rennais defender had been a regular for the Three Lions at U21 level, but has ye...
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.
Memorial Health System receives donations for mobile health unit
Memorial Health System is giving a big thanks to the Population Health Department’s auxiliary unit for donating a defib and two body mass index monitors to the mobile health unit. These items enhance the ability to provide safe, high-quality care in the communities served. The defib will provide tools to respond effectively during medical emergencies in the field. The BMI...
Tom Arnold defends Roseanne Barr from Chuck Lorre’s claim she ‘hated’ her show’s writers: ‘She only liked the funny ones’
Lorre’s memoir, “Sitcom,” has ignited a firestorm of controversy that shows no signs of slowing down.
Global Leading Robot Dog Dinosaur Manufacturer Hidinosaurs: Redefining Smart Entertainment at CAAPA
The location-based entertainment industry is entering a new era driven by Smart Entertainment, where interactive technology and immersive storytelling define
Nashville SC aim beyond Supporters’ Shield: “Ready for more"
By Ben WrightMONTRÉAL - Even with the 2026 MLS Supporters' Shield freshly in tow, Nashville SC aren't satisfied. Far from it.In fact, Saturday's 2-0 win at CF Montréal that clinched the second troph...
Friends and family of slain Fairfield business owner remember him and call for justice
Tara Sinchuri was shot and killed in his jewelry store on Tuesday during a robbery, according to police. The shooter remains on the run.
Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium
After earlier stadium shows in New York, London and Paris, the 56-year-old rap superstar touched down in Inglewood for a set overflowing with hits.
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.
Annual 'Night at the Museum' brings spooky science to South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota Paleontology Club was collecting donations to help the Sternberg Museum of Natural History
Stevie Wonder sues to evict reported ex-fiancée from L.A. property
Stevie Wonder is taking legal action against a reported ex-fiancée, seeking to evict the woman after she has allegedly lived more than 30 years rent-free at the singer's Hollywood property.
The Falcoholic Reacts: Gervon Dexter Sr. is shining bright
The Falcons have found a gem on the interior of their defensive line.
Tyler Herro Explains Bucks' Crucial Mistake in Loss vs Bulls
Herro put the winless Bucks' defeat to the Bulls down to inexperience.
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.
Immigrant mental health taskforce reports progress after first year
The Massachusetts Behavioral Health and Wellbeing Taskforce was created by the MIRA Coalition and Haitian Mental Health Network.
50 Words or Less: Players Know Good Health Can’t Be Taken for Granted
Derrick Henry will be a major test for the Bengals’ run defense. Both the Ravens and Bengals want to avoid another loss in the division. The Trey Hendrickson-Orlando Brown Jr. matchup should be intriguing.
Truro City come back to beat Hampton and Richmond
Truro City turn around a 3-1 deficit to win 4-3 at Hampton and Richmond Borough in National League South.
Packers activate Josh Jacobs
Packers running back Josh Jacobs is set to make his first appearance of the 2026 season.
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.
What We Learned About Gophers in Defensive Showdown vs Iowa
Floyd of Rosedale was on the line Saturday, and the Minnesota Gophers needed their defense to carry the load against Iowa.
The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang
In this edition of Spacing Out, the team from Short Wave shares the latest developments in space science, including the theory on why the universe is made of matter
Can millions of people live on the moon? These scientists say yes — but not for very long
Billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are claiming that we can expect big cities with millions of people on the moon, but a new study found that that may not be possible, so don’t start packing just yet.
The science and politics behind the panic over ultraprocessed foods
The very definition of ultraprocessed is highly contested.
Demichelis Plans Leipzig Shakeup After Bayern And Madrid Defeats
Fresh from conceding ten goals in a brutal week, Martín Demichelis will rotate his squad to combat fatigue and neutralize Elversberg’s high-intensity threat on Saturday.
Meghan Markle responds to child pornography allegations against father
After reports surfaced that Thomas Markle Jr. discovered explicit material involving minors in their father’s home, the Duchess of Sussex explains her choice to distance self from her father.
Dontayvion Wicks not practicing Friday
Eagles WR Dontayvion Wicks missing second practice of week because of injury
New Mexico lawmakers mull budget hike, eligibility limits for healthcare fund
The fund’s outlook has improved. It’s projected to have a $177 million surplus by fiscal year 2028, rather than a $30 million deficit.
A new study named Colorado Springs the top city for small business out of 100 metro areas ranked
BlueVine ranked 100 U.S. cities for small business momentum — and Colorado Springs came out on top. Here's what local owners say about the No. 1 title.