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Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Rodent enters Sacramento restaurant during health inspection. What else was found?
Health inspectors gave a red placard to the soul food restaurant on Grand Avenue, prompting its immediate closure.
Healthcare Dealmakers—Chicago's $11B hospital merger, another health system ASC deal and more
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are in no short supply as providers, health tech companies, payers and other industry players look to expand their businesses and gain a competitive edge. | Kaiser Permanente's next regional health system acquisition, Redesign Health's merger with Sheba Medical Center's innovation arm and more merger and acquisition news from a busy October.
Tyler Huntley placed on Injured Reserve
Ravens QB Tyler Huntley second quarterback to be placed on IR this week by Baltimore
Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals his only trash talk with Klay Thompson these days, and it’s not what you think
Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson may no longer share the same locker room, but their friendly rivalry remains alive. Following the Golden State Warriors’ 120-100 victory over the Miami Heat, Curry revealed that his recent trash talk with his former Splash Brothers partner had nothing to do with basketball, despite their emotional reunion at Chase […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry reveals his only trash talk with Klay Thompson these days, and it’s not what you think appeared first on ClutchPoin
Mark McKenzie Replaces Injured George Campbell on USMNT Roster vs. Haiti
Mark McKenzie replaced injured defender George Campbell on Friday in the U.S. roster for CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals against Haiti.
First Fat Bear Week winner remembered in short film
Beloved by millions, ‘Love Letters to Otis’ chronicles the life of this very zen brown bear.
Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $475,000 to Expand Youth Mental Health Programs in Four Suburban Communities - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone
A new Discord update built on Rust is substantially reducing the amount of RAM it uses, leading to significantly faster loading times
Woodside Health acquires The Hills Medical Portfolio in West Lake Hills
Woodside Health acquired The Hills Medical Portfolio, a two-building healthcare real estate property on Bee Cave Road in West Lake Hills.
3 women found the equation: Discomfort + inspiration = the invention of the sports bra
NEW YORK (AP) — It was height of the jogging craze. Jim Fixx’s “The Complete Book of Running” became a best seller in 1977. Even President Jimmy Carter caught the jogging bug, lured by an accessible way to keep fit.
Revealed: Meta approved political ads in India that incited violence
May 20, 2024Hannah Ellis-PetersenThe Facebook and Instagram owner Meta approved a series of AI-manipulated political adverts during India’s election that spread disinformation and incited religious violence, according to a report shared exclusively with the Guardian.Facebook approved adverts containing known slurs towards Muslims in India, such as “let’s burn this vermin” and “Hindu blood is spilling, these invaders must be burned”, as well as Hindu supremacist language and disinformation about
Johnny Gaudreau Wanted to End His Career as a Flyer
Johnny “Hockey” Gaudreau was inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Thursday evening. Gaudreau, 31, and his brother Matthew, 29, were tragically killed on August 29, 2024, after being struck by a drunk driver while they were cycling in New Jersey, just one day before their sister’s wedding. Born and raised in Salem, New […] The post Johnny Gaudreau Wanted to End His Career as a Flyer appeared first on HEAVY.
Scientists detect ‘pregnant’ coral using ultrasound device
The high-tech method offers a non-invasive way to monitor endangered coral populations.
Elliotte Friedman Weighs In on Edvinsson’s Nashville Skate
Simon Edvinsson skated on Nashville ice, and Elliotte Friedman addressed whether the two sides have met. #RedWings
Pamela Abdy feels rage after Warner Bros. exit, she says at WIF Honors
Pamela Abdy received the inaugural Vanguard Award at the Women in Film Honors gala and delivered a powerful, 15-minute speech about the treatment of women in Hollywood.
After the deluge. Making sense of the altered political landscape in NC.
Massive wins across North Carolina for Democrats and losses for Republicans in 2026 election have multiple causes, complex implications.
Dr. Kari Williams Is Bringing Science, Culture and a New Standard of Care to Black Hair
From South Central Los Angeles to helping shape the science behind Beyoncé's Cécred, EBONY Power 100 honoree Dr. Kari Williams is redefining what it means to care for Black hair and the women who wear it.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Payroll processing issue leaves Novant Health employees waiting for pay
A technical issue has delayed pay deposits for thousands of Novant Health employees, according to emails shared with WECT.
Novant Health responds after employees say they did not receive pay on Friday
(WGHP) — Novant Health has issued a statement after employees said they did not receive their pay on Friday morning. The healthcare network reportedly encountered a “technology issue” i…
Far-left Democrats won in 2026. But they ran worse than other Democrats
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Small Business Showcase awards $10,000 to Athol Trading Post
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Registered nurses at Endeavor Health Edward Hospital vote overwhelmingly to join National Nurses Organizing Committee
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Apple might get rid of longtime iPhone feature
Apple is rumored to be getting rid of this feature due to how little people actually use it.
In brief: Putting the squeeze on gene-editing techniques
Xiaojun “Lance” Lian, associate professor of biomedical engineering and of biology at Penn State, alongside biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Tahir Haideri contributed to a paper recently published in Matter. The research, led by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), introduced a physical system that squeezes cells, temporarily loosening the DNA inside and making space for gene-editing tools to reach the target genes. The team said this is an improvement upon previous approaches because it enables a better yield of cell reprogramming, when researchers can coax one cell type to turn into another cell type. Lian and Haideri supported the research by guiding the molecular engineering of reprogramming cells from one type to another, building on their prior work improving how gene-editing tools are delivered to the cell’s genetic material. Editor’s note: The full article describing this work can be found on the UCLA news site.
Insurance cost hikes, fewer Medicare options add to Wyomingites’ healthcare struggles
UnitedHealthcare ends a supplemental Medicare plan in Wyoming while people insured on the ACA marketplace see premiums jump again.
U.S. attorney who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns
Reding Quiñones had overseen a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign, the so-called grand conspiracy inquiry of Obama-era officials.
Arkansas basketball vs Virginia prediction, pick for top-15 showdown
Time for a major test! It's Arkansas basketball vs Virginia this weekend in a top-15 showdown. Here are 3 things to watch and our score prediction.
Extracellular vesicles in health, aging and disease
Figure 1. Stress-induced EV release by normal, stressed, aging, and cancer cells and their associated molecular cargo. Each EV type carries molecular cargo depending on the stressor and cell of origin. Senescence increases SA-EV output enriched with chromosomal DNA fragments and EphA2, promoting proliferation in Ephril-A1-positive cells via ceramide-dependent biogenesis [51]. Oxidative stress elevates intracellular Ca2+ and ROS, triggering microvesicle shedding and exosomes carrying mtDNA, oxidized proteins, and stress chaperones [15]. Hypoxia enhances exosome release with HIF-1a-driven cargo such as miR-210 and VEGF to promote angiogenesis [52]. Ionizing radiation activates p54 and TSAP6, producing EVs carrying altered miRNAs and gH2AX that induce bystander DNA-damage responses [53]. Apoptosis generates large ApoEVs containing DNA, histones, organelles, and cytosolic proteins, affecting immunity and tissue remodeling [54]. Chemotherapy and ER stress remodel EV cargo, including P-gp and PD-L1, promoting drug resistance and immune evasion [55].
Dianna Russini’s next job appears to leak by internet sleuth
Where will will Dianna Russini work next? One internet sleuth appears to have uncovered a major clue.
Vikings’ Star O-Lineman Unsure on Status vs Bills
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Patriots vet calls trade deadline 'emotionally draining' for players
Patriots safety Kevin Byard shared rare insight into the trade deadline from a player's perspective.
Baby whale surprises scientists
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whale calf flew under the water during calving season.
NFL connects with small business eyeing Super Bowl LXI contracts
More than 100 small business owners gathered in Inglewood on a recent Tuesday night looking to land work tied to Super Bowl LXI.
Seminar Focuses on Helping Health Professions Students Create Positive Patient Experiences
Nearly 300 students from across the UAMS College of Health Professions recently gathered for a Patient Experience Seminar designed to strengthen their communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills with patients. Dean Susan Long, Ed.D., welcomed the participants, and UAMS Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., encouraged students to embrace UAMS CARES and…
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign will drop an important button, per leak
Apple is rumored to have a big iPhone redesign coming next year, and per a new leak, it may come with the loss of the Action button.
Winter Guide 2026: Featured Events For Family Fun Throughout The Winter
Saturday, November 7
Winter Guide 2026: Don’t Just Visit The Kingdom, Live It
There is something a little funny about living in a place people drive hundreds of miles to experience. Visitors arrive in the Kingdom with itineraries, dinner reservations, and a fierce
Bill Hader forgot he played the Cat in the Hat on ‘SNL’ before reprising role for animated movie
Bill Hader forgot that he delivered a dark take on ‘The Cat in the Hat’ in an ‘SNL’ sketch, years before voicing the chaotic feline in an animated kids movie.
Health providers urge vaccination after infant measles death
As of Thursday, Nov. 5, there have been 395 more measles cases in Wisconsin so far this year compared with the same time in 2025.
CMS Proposes Rule to Reduce Nursing Home and Health Care Burdens, Save $320M
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued on Thursday a long-awaited proposed rule aimed at reducing regulatory and administrative
Long Island Association marks 100 years of regional business growth
The Long Island Association marked its centennial with a celebration recognizing its century-long role in advocating for economic growth, infrastructure projects and business development on Long Island. The event honored key leaders and highlighted the association's ongoing commitment to supporting the region's business environment and community prosperity.
'Victorian Yuletide' Becomes 'Victorian Groove-tide' at Munson's Fountain Elms
Munson is bringing a 1960s-inspired twist to its annual holiday exhibition with Victorian Yuletide becoming “Victorian Groove-tide” at Fountain Elms.
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Introductory videos tailored to student interests boost data science test scores
A University of Tsukuba study of 8,509 students found that introductory videos matched to their colleges raised objective data science test scores by about 16 percent.
Building a stronger behavioral health system for Ohio
The Ohio Education Research Center (OERC) in the John Glenn College of Public Affairs and the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University have partnered with the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health to support the state’s behavioral health professionals in selecting and delivering prevention and early intervention strategies that are b...
Charter Communications Eyes $2 Billion in Cost Savings in 'Fundamental Redesign' of Business
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Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada. Researchers in Canada captured images of an unidentified baby North Atlantic right whale, one of the rarest sea mammals in the world, off Anticosti Island in Quebec in September. Scientists with...
Wells Fargo maintains Live Nation Entertainment at Overweight, lowers price target to $221 from $222
Wells Fargo maintained Live Nation Entertainment at Overweight and lowered its price target to $221 from $222, a 0.5% decrease.The price target implies an upside of 21.9% from the Nov 5 close of $181.25.Recent analyst actions on Live Nation EntertainmentAcross the four most recent analyst notes pub…
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada
Citizens maintains Inspired Entertainment at Market Outperform, lowers price target to $7 from $9
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US attorney overseeing Trump’s ‘grand conspiracy’ probe into foes resigns
Jason Reding Quiñones, the senior federal prosecutor who led a sprawling investigation into President Donald Trump’s political foes, has resigned from the Justice Department.
Business, nonprofit and government leaders reflect on the economy at annual State of the County summit - Santa Barbara News-Press
More than 300 people gathered at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara in Goleta for the event hosted by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
G5 Entertainment (Q3 Review): Leaner cost base, growth levers taking shape
Redeye’s analyst published a Research Update on G5 Entertainment.Click here to read the articleMake sure to add G5 Entertainment to your Watchlist at Redeye and our analysts will notify you if anything relevant happens regarding your companiesAbout Redeye Nordic Growth ABThis is a press release fro…
Predicting winners for every NFL game Sunday in Week 9
Predicting the winner and score of every game for Sunday in Week 9 of the NFL.
Texas Republicans' redistricting gamble backfires in U.S. House races
The goal was to elect as many as five more Republicans to the U.S. House, but end in a net gain of one for Democrats.
Building an LLM-Powered Content Moderation Bot in the Classroom -
Building an LLM-Powered Content Moderation Bot in the Classroom By Shelby Grossman, Arizona State University, Anthony Mensah, Stanford University, Alex Stamos, Stanford University and Jeffrey Hancock, Stanford University As online platforms seek to improve content-moderation [...]
Building an LLM-Powered Content Moderation Bot in the Classroom -
Building an LLM-Powered Content Moderation Bot in the Classroom By Shelby Grossman, Arizona State University, Anthony Mensah, Stanford University, Alex Stamos, Stanford University and Jeffrey Hancock, Stanford University As online platforms seek to improve content-moderation [...]
OpenAI Launches GPT-6 Cyber After AI Helps Find 81 Firefox Flaws, 948 Linux Exploits
OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Cyber, reporting 948 Linux privilege escalation exploits and 81 unknown Firefox flaws discovered with its help.
Majority of Americans Say Social Media Companies, News Outlets Have Too Much Power in Politics
About seven-in-ten Americans say social media firms wield too much political power; 55% say so of news outlets, but Republicans and Democrats differ.
DraftKings Plunges 27% on Weak 2027 Forecast and Prediction-Market Spending; Flutter Sinks 8%, Penn Entertainment Drops 4%
DraftKings is betting big on prediction markets, and Wall Street just balked at the bill. While rivals Flutter and Penn feel the fallout, one number in the company's outlook explains why investors flinched.
Martha Stewart addresses Halloween controversy, apologizes to Today’s Craig Melvin
Friday’s ‘Today’ show featured a special appearance by Martha Stewart, who apologized for her ‘stupid’ Halloween costume and explained why she threw Craig Melvin’s name into the mix.
Kalshi pumps $1 million into NYCHA public health program amid legal battle with New York
Kalshi is pumping $1 million toward a public health program for NYCHA residents, even as the prediction market platform faces a lawsuit from New York over allegations that it is operating an illegal gambling business in the state. Kalshi, the Public Housing Community Fund and Rep. Ritchie Torres announced Thursday, Nov. 5, a four-year,…
FSU chemists develop light-powered method to resurrect 'dead-end' compounds for drug discovery
Throughout the drug development process, which can take a decade or more, tens of thousands of chemical compounds are produced that never go on to become
Bruins’ Scoring Depth Reveals Remarkable Early-Season Stat
The Boston Bruins have one of the NHL’s most explosive scoring units. They showed off their scoring prowess again on Thursday night.Boston blew out the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-2. But the bigger story was their scoring outburst. The Bruins had five different players score against Pittsburgh — Pavel Zacha (two goals), Mark Kastelic, Elias Lindholm, Morgan […] The post Bruins’ Scoring Depth Reveals Remarkable Early-Season Stat appeared first on HEAVY.
Jonathan Taylor addresses Giants trade buzz before deadline
Jonathan Taylor is tired of the speculation, and the Giants are running out of time to decide what their pursuit […]
ELC’s New Platform Advances Skin Science & Longevity
‘Mastering Skin Longevity’ serves as a shared scientific foundation that ELC brands can apply through their areas of expertise.
Daily step counts drastically reduce healthcare costs for seniors
More than sixty years after "I look up as I walk", known worldwide as "Sukiyaki", became Japan's most famous song about walking, a new study finds that as walkers look up, their predicted healthcare costs come down.
Sony launches MDR-3R retro wired headphones inspired by original Walkman-era design
The new product is retailing at between £49.99 and £59.99 across two colourways
Two-step synthesize superconducting hydride at lower pressures
In a paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society researchers experimentally synthesized for the first time Mg2RhH6 that exhibits superconductivity at a significantly reduced pressure of 30 GPa. Mg2RhH6 was synthesized via a two-step process and showed superconductivity with a maximum Tc of 29 K. The findings open a highly promising pathway for the rational design and discovery of high temperature superconductors at accessible pressures for industrial pressure facilities.
Direct communication is best for getting program’s healthy-eating message across
A survey of hundreds of Double Up Food Bucks N.Y. recipients revealed that face-to-face interpersonal communication strategies predicted greater total daily fresh fruit and vegetable intake than mass communication methods.
Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year
Apple plans to merge the iPhone's Action button with the Camera Control starting next year, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital". In a new post on Weibo, the leaker claimed that a single press of the combined button would open the camera, while a long press would trigger the function assigned to the Action button. They explicitly clarified that the dedicated Action button would disappear, while the Camera Control button would remain.
Retailers face uninsured losses from supermarket cyberattacks
Estonian retailers must cover their own losses from this week’s Europe-wide cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems because some companies hadn’t updated their systems’ software from older…
Class action lawsuit alleges Anna’s House underpaid hundreds of workers
Twelve employees from four different locations have filed to join the case alleging Anna's House underpaid hundreds of workers.
Gallagher taps retail CFO for U.K. and Ireland COO role
U.S.-headquartered Arthur J. Gallagher and Company has appointed James Whittingham as chief operating officer for its U.K. and Ireland business, effective April 2027, Insurance Times reported.
Saints vs. Browns Prediction: Back after the Bye
The Saints are back in action after the bye.
Patriot Support Programs of UHS and Wounded Warrior Project Join Forces to Connect Veterans with Specialized Behavioral Healthcare and Ongoing Support - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
Collaboration creates a connected continuum of care and long-term support tailored to the needs of Veterans, Service members and their families. November 4, 2026 — Universal Health Services’ Patriot Support Programs […]
Hydroxyapatite toothpaste promises to better protect your teeth. Here's what the science says.
The new, fluoride-free toothpaste could help remineralize teeth and reduce sensitivity.
Red Wings Rookie Delivers Mature Message After Heartbreaking Loss to Vegas
Red Wings rookie Anton Johansson scored Detroit's only goal against Vegas, then delivered a mature message after the heartbreaking 2-1 loss.
Still searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Nintendo has good news
🥳 Nintendo confirmed Zelda 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year, suggesting ongoing Switch 2 restocks 🚨 Want the Zelda Switch 2? Follow our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X and we’ll send out an alert when stock appears 🙏 Unlike other limited editions, the console is not expected to have a restricted production run 💰 The special edition costs $519.99 for its ornate design, but does not include the Ocarina of Time remake 🙌 Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa ruled out future console price increases due to secured memory supply Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 Restock Dashboard: Get our live, audible siren alerts The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 is hard to find right now, though we’re doing our best to help people get one using our exclusive restock tracker. However, there is some good news to share. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 Subscribe Nintendo has provided an update that suggests the console will be easier to obtain in the future. Speaking during Nintendo’s financial results, president Shuntaro Furukawa said that The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year (thanks, Stealth40k). That strongly suggests that the Zelda Switch 2 console will continue to be restocked, and that it won’t be constrained by a limited production run. Unlike the Xbox Series X25 limited edition – where only 25,000 units have been produced – the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 should be more obtainable once the initial demand from buyers dies down. Of course, whether you can wait as long as next year to get hold of the Zelda Switch 2 is one thing, but knowing that the console will eventually become more widely available should please those who are worried about missing out. The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary special edition Switch 2 costs $519.99, but doesn’t include a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. You’re basically paying a $20 premium over the standard Switch 2 for the beautiful ornate design. Luckily, it sounds like the price of the Switch 2 will remain at $499.99 for the foreseeable. Furukawa ruled out any future price increases as Nintendo has managed to secure sufficient quantities of memory. That also means the price of the Zelda Switch 2 won’t be affected. Up next: Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock: here’s when Target should have stock Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
Mora earns first senior call-up with Portugal
“Gasperini always wants to play up front; it’s difficult to do that so often. But it’s fun to play with this philosophy,” Rodrigo Mora said after Roma-Cagliari, a match in which he scored an u...
Rhea Ripley makes shocking public appearance amid WWE injury absence
Absent from WWE for months now, Rhea Ripley was recently spotted in public after a long time. Ripley recently appeared on stage at the Nov. 5, 2026 concert of metalcore band Motionless In White in Orlando, Florida. Chris Motionless, the lead singer of the band, publicly expressed gratitude to Ripley for promoting metal music and gothic culture […] The post Rhea Ripley makes shocking public appearance amid WWE injury absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Nicklaus Children’s Health System Recognized for Digital Health Achievement as 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey Recipient - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
November 5, 2026 – The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has announced the results of its 2026 Digital Health Most Wired Survey, an internationally recognized benchmarking program that […]
National Politics Will Never Be the Same: Juan González on How Latino Voters Remade the Political Map
The midterms saw a landslide of Latinos vote for Democrats. In Texas, California, Kansas and Colorado, Latinos who had voted for Republicans just two years ago voted for Democrats in large numbers, helping secure Democratic control of both the House and the Senate. Latino lawmakers will make up about a fifth of the Democratic majority in the House. And in an historic victory, the two most populous states in the country, California and Texas, will soon be led by Democratic Latino governors. “Texas has been suddenly transformed into a battleground state,” says Democracy Now! co-host Juan Gonzalez. “Texas has been the biggest and most important red state in the country for decades, and I’ve been predicting for years that it is the key link for achieving a realignment of national politics.”
The 1 Ingredient This GI Doc Adds to Her Coffee Every Morning To Boost Fiber Intake
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a gastroenterologist reveals her go-to strategy for people who struggle to get enough fiber from their diet.
Some N.C. hemp businesses are starting to shut down
Plus: Data centers to hit the grid next year, Duke says; Data gives details on Tuesday's local voting; CMS releases acting superintendent's salary; Nature Museum plan
Scientists Discovered a Surprising Natural Insect Repellent, and It’s Pretty Disgusting
Researchers discovered how earwax makes life miserable for insects, potentially inspiring a whole new approach to pest control.
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition
Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems
Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition
Ryder System (NYSE: R) has acquired Efficiency Enterprises, a company with a business model similar to what Ryder does in its Fleet Management Systems (FMS) unit. Ryder, in a prepared statement, described Efficiency Enterprises as “a regional provider of fleet management, maintenance, and leasing solutions for trucks, trailers, and material handling equipment.” Those services line […] The post Ryder grows its FMS business with East Coast acquisition appeared first on FreightWaves.
Nintendo talks Switch 2 hardware sales following price increase, Zelda console doing well, Ocarina of Time off to "a very strong start"
Nintendo has shared a number of comments regarding sales of Switch 2 hardware following the system’s price increase plus early information about the performance of the Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. During a financial Q&A this week, one investor mentioned that Nintendo Switch 2 sales momentum seems to have slowed a bit after the console’s price went up. However, president...
Square Enix accidentally botches a Nier: Automata update, balloons required file size from 50GB to 366GB on PC
"Do you think games are silly little things?" feels like a very on-the-nose question now.
How stars reacted to Democrats' election 'sweep'
Stars from both sides of the aisle are reacting to the 2026 midterms, where Democrats scored big victories across the nation.