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Amanda Gonzalez ahead in Democratic primary for Secretary of State
Amanda Gonzalez is leading Sen. Jessie Danielson in the Democratic primary for Secretary of State, according to the Secretary of State’s website. As of 8:15 p.m., Gonzalez had 62.72% of the vote, while Danielson had 37.28%. Gonzalez, an election attorney, currently serves as the Jefferson County clerk and as an adjunct professor of election law […]
Gonzales ahead in Democratic primary for Secretary of State
Amanda Gonzalez is leading Jessie Danielson in the Democratic primary for Secretary of State, based on early returns posted after polls closed Tuesday night. As of 7:20 p.m., Gonzalez had 63.61% of the vote, while Danielson had 36.39%. Gonzalez, an election attorney, currently serves as the Jefferson County clerk and as an adjunct professor of […]
Jena Griswold leads early returns in Colorado’s Democratic attorney general primary
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold led the field of Democratic attorney general candidates by a wide margin in early returns posted minutes after polls closed Tuesday night. Four Democrats are running for the office held by term-limited Democratic Attorney General Weiser, who is running for governor. In addition to Griswold, who is serving her […]
Phil Weiser defeats Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
Attorney General Phil Weiser took an early lead over three-term U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary and held onto it, defeating the state’s longest-serving senator in more than 50 years to win a nomination that’s likely to land him in the governor’s office. Weiser led Bennet 55% to 45% just before 8 […]
Phil Weiser leads Michael Bennet in early returns in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary
Attorney General Phil Weiser took an early lead over U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary as election officials posted initial returns soon after polls closed Tuesday night. In the first round of results, Weiser had secured 60% of the vote to Bennet’s 40%, with just over 200,000 total ballots counted statewide. The […]
Trump’s Great American State Fair: Modest crowds, $23 turkey legs, MAHA and controversy
WASHINGTON – The Great American State Fair, a Freedom 250 centerpiece on the National Mall, has drawn modest crowds, Democratic state snubs and performer cancellations amid criticism that the celebration has taken on a pro-Trump political tone.
Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens have turned to AI chatbots for mental health advice, study finds
A growing number of adolescents and young adults in the United States are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots for help with their mental health.
Wilmington Small Business Coalition: Building Momentum in 2026 by Heather McWhorter
This article was contributed by Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Program Manager. North Carolina continues to be one of the best states to start a business and in 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina earned a spot on the GoDaddy list of the top 10 most entrepreneurial cities in the U.S. While many know Wilmington as small beach town with exceptional food, lots of coffee shops, and fun, vibrant summer activities, a closer look reveals a thriving innovation economy. You’ll find startups emerging across industries including software, healthtech, bluetech, and fintech. At the core of this entrepreneurial ecosystem is the Wilmington Small Business Coalition, with small business advocates and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) dedicated to helping founders grow, thrive, and succeed. “No Wrong Door” Established in 2016, the Coalition was designed to make it easier for individuals and small businesses to access resources most suited to their particular needs. The Coalition is designed to have a “no wrong door” entryway into the regional startup ecosystem. Whether you are exploring a new idea sketched on the back of a napkin or leading a more established, growth-stage company, Coalition members can help connect you with the programs, funding opportunities, mentors, and resources best suited to your needs. No matter where you are in your entrepreneurial journey, any Coalition organization can help point you in the right direction. Coalition Members and Leadership Coalition members include the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UNCW CIE), AARP, Brunswick Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Community College Small Business Center, Cape Fear Region SCORE, Genesis Block Foundation, Network for Entrepreneurs in Wilmington (NEW), Small Business & Technology Development Center (SBTDC), Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, YWCA Living the Dream Center for Entrepreneurship, Carolina Community Impact Fund (CCI Fund), Partner Community Capital, 717mkt Office Collaborative, NC Biotech, and Institute NC. In May 2026, the Coalition held its leadership elections, resulting in the selection of a new executive team. The following officers were elected to serve two-year terms: Chair: Lydia Thomas, UNCW CIE Vice Chair: Diane Lantz, CCI Fund Secretary: Aariene Hansley, Genesis Block Foundation Treasurer: Gloria Monroe, SBTDC Vision for the Wilmington Small Business Coalition In 2026, the Wilmington Small Business Coalition continues its work as a collaborative network of organizations. By connecting programs, expertise, and services across partner organizations, entrepreneurs can more easily find the right support at the right time. Rather than operating in silos, the Coalition aims to function as a unified, cohesive system of support for small businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring that resources and expertise across partner organizations are visible and accessible. Through stronger collaboration and shared pathways, entrepreneurs can move more seamlessly from idea to startup to growth. Looking to dive into the Wilmington entrepreneurial ecosystem? Connect with any of the Coalition partners to get started! Connect with CIE To learn more about CIE and our services, programs, and events, join the CIE newsletter. You can also follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, or YouTube. CIE’s website is uncw.edu/cie. Heather McWhorter is the director of the UNCW Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE). CIE supports innovation-forward start-ups and helps to build a vibrant innovation economy for all in southeast NC.
Federal changes lead to thousands of New Yorkers losing their health insurance
To find out whether you’re eligible, visit the New York State of Health website to apply for the tax credits.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year
President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows.
New health care system director appointed at Montana VA
The Department of Veteran Affairs appointed a new healthcare system director.Kimberly Adkins is responsible for 21 sites of care statewide including a medical c
CORUS ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDES UPDATES REGARDING CREDIT FACILITY AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT
Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B) ("Corus" or the "Company") announced today that it has entered into a second amending agreement to the waiver and standstill agreement dated as of February 28, 2026, as amended by a first amending agreement dated as of May 29, 2026 (the "Waiver"), with lenders under the Company's Eighth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Credit Facility"). This second amending agreement extends the term of the Waiver from June 30, 2026 to September 1, 2026 in light
How safe is your favorite restaurant in the Hudson Valley?
Search our database to see the latest health inspection results and violations for restaurants across New York state.
Trans youth athletes vow to keep playing after US supreme court sports ruling
Justices upheld laws in West Virginia and Idaho, boosting similar restrictions in 25 other states
Kelly statement on SCOTUS ruling protecting girls' and women's sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to prevent biological men from playing in girls' and women's sports, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) released the following statement:
Trans Sports Ruling Puts Pressure on States Without Bans
Almost half of states do not prohibit trans girls and women from competing. The Supreme Court ruling doesn’t force them to, but lawmakers and voters could change that.
Miller-Meeks: Girls Sports are for Girls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s ruling upheld laws protecting girls’ and women’s school sports teams.
Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit
The move is the second suspension of a state Medicaid fraud unit this year by the Republican Trump administration.
Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
State lawmakers consider requiring campaigns to disclose AI-generated ads
Chapin is set to get a slate of new restaurants and businesses. Check out where
The town of Chapin noted that several new restaurants and business are slated for a growing corridor.
Push to add limits on school sports participation to Nebraska Constitution gathers 211k signatures
The push comes after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld two similar state laws; the group said it collected the most signatures in state history.
Mo Brown declares victory over Bill Magnarelli in state Assembly primary race
Bill Magnarelli on Tuesday also conceded the election.
Police chief issues statement after Dianna Russini mentioned NFL coach, avoided ticket
NFL reporter Dianna Russini mentioned texting with an NFL coach after getting pulled over for being on her phone.
NC Gov. Stein tabs Treasurer Briner, Health Secretary Sangvai to lead probe of rising health costs
North Carolina has some of the fastest-rising healthcare costs in the country. Now, Treasurer Brad Briner, who oversees the State Health Plan, and DHHS Secretary Dev Sangvai will try to fix them.
Political parties can now spend unlimited money supporting candidates, after Supreme Court overturns decades of precedent
A huge amount of money flows into campaigns in the United States. For 20 years, the Supreme Court has been loosening rules for who can contribute and how much. It just loosened the rules again.
PA business owner slams Gov Shapiro over missing booth at Great American State Fair
Quarter Pine Tree Farm owner Beth Ann Bossio joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss how Sen. Dave McCormick and Sen. John Fetterman bypassed Gov. Josh Shapiro to rescue the state's 250th Great American State Fair booth.
Your Brain Doesn’t Just Turn Off When You Die. What Really Happens Defies Our Understanding of Reality.
Some scientists suggest that there’s an in-between state that divides life and death.
Supreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case
The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether cities and states may ban people from owning AR-15 rifles and similar semiautomatic weapons, taking up a major Second Amendment dispute that it had previously declined to address.
Opinion: Proposed cuts to federal funding put the stars out of reach for Alaska science students
For students at UAA and across the state, federal research support can be the difference between opportunity here and leaving for good.
NC budget includes UNC, NC State athletics for sports betting tax distribution
The state’s two major universities were left out of the previous model, which provided tax revenue to college athletic programs.
Ohio State wins battle for elite 5-star defensive lineman
The Buckeyes landed an impact commitment on Monday when the five-star DL committed to playing college football in Columbus.
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled understanding of the 14th Amendment, adopted after the […]
Supreme Court rules states can restrict transgender athletes’ sports participation in schools
The decision marks another legal setback for transgender youth as the Trump administration and Republican-led state legislatures have advanced policies limiting transgender rights.
ESA Lobbyist Calls Private Minecraft Servers Illegal During Hearing
The Entertainment Software Association's VP also stated the ESA considers private servers to be "piracy" during the Protect Our Games California State Senate hearing
Community Health Workers Learn Perinatal Outreach Approaches at UAMS Training
LITTLE ROCK — Twenty community health workers (CHWs) from across Arkansas recently gathered in Springdale with a shared goal: to build connections and learn how to better support mothers across the state. Hosted by the UAMS Institute for Community Health Innovation, the three-day Perinatal CHW Upskill Training provided interactive, hands-on…
State champion wrestler dies at 16
A 16-year-old Alabama state champion wrestler died in a car crash on Friday.
Ward Issues Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Save Women’s Sports Act
Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) issued the following statement today regarding the recent ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States in West Virginia v. B.P.J.:
Oklahoma Health Care Authority board approves balanced budget despite funding gaps
Budget cuts and modifications are leaving the state Medicaid agency with "razor-thin margins" as it enters the 2027 fiscal year.
Concern Mounts About Rumored ‘State Of Decay 3’ Cancellation At Xbox
Xbox fans are now worried about reports that State of Decay 3 may be cancelled, despite recent previews, ahead of big layoffs.
SCSU Athletics Features 21 Owls To Receive NE10 Presidents' Award for Sports Excellence
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics featured 21 graduating student-athletes to receive the Northeast 10 Conference's Presidents' Award, as announced by the conference on June 30, 2026.
SCOTUS protects girls in sports, upholds biological reality
A trans athlete keeps winning girls' state titles in California. The Supreme Court just made sure 27 other states don't have to allow it.
PENN Entertainment Sheds Indiana Bid to Boost Income Tax Base
Penn Entertainment Inc. convinced the Indiana Supreme Court to allow the casino operator to exclude unapportioned wagering taxes it paid to other states from its in-state income tax base.
Supreme Court says states can ban trans girls from playing women's sports
The ruling should not affect Illinois and the 20 other states that do not bar trans student athletes from playing on sports teams that match their gender identity.
Gov. Little celebrates U.S. Supreme Court’s decision upholding protections for women’s sports
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Little v. Hecox. The ruling upholds Idaho’s ban on men participating in women’s sports. “Idaho was the very first state to ban men from participating in women’s sports with the passage of the Fairness
Bumpy road for Omaha business park boosted by $90M from state leads to first tenant, 150 jobs
The oft-bumpy road to an Omaha airport area business park boosted by $90M in state funds has led to its first tenant and 150 "quality" jobs.
Supreme Court lets states ban trans girls from girls sports
The decision caps a yearslong, Republican-led push through statehouses and school boards to define girls' sports by sex assigned at birth.
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
Supreme Court upholds laws banning transgender females from school sports teams
The ruling could impact 25 other states with similar laws
HILCO GLOBAL ANNOUNCES SALE OF TURNKEY MOVIE & ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX IN WHEELING TOWN CENTER
/PRNewswire/ -- The Hilco Global Real Estate Practice is pleased to announce the offering of a turnkey 36,880± SF movie and entertainment complex located at...
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender athletes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a decision to uphold state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams.
Supreme Court upholds laws banning trans athletes from women's sports
The 6-3 ruling upholds state laws in Idaho and West Virginia.
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school sports
The Supreme Court upheld state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams on Tuesday.
Supreme Court upholds state bans at center of transgender sports debate
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes, a ruling with major implications for Arizona and 26 other states with laws restricting participation in school sports.
Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports
Supreme Court Upholds Bans On Transgender Women In Sports
The ruling will impact laws in more than 25 states.
Supreme Court upholds state bans on transgender athletes in girls and women's sports
The ruling on a pair of separate cases from Idaho and West Virginia could carry far-reaching implications for transgender rights.
Supreme Court upholds state transgender sports bans
In the latest of a string of losses for LGBTQ rights, the high court allowed states to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports.
Live Updates: Supreme Court Rules on Banning Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports
The court’s decision involving laws from West Virginia and Idaho has implications for 25 other states with similar restrictions. Times reporters are reading it and providing analysis.
What are the Numbers for Ideal Heart Health?
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States so Dr. Roshini Raj, associate professor at NYU Langone Health, joins TODAY with a look at the five categories, and the ideal numbers for each, linked to optimal heart health.
Strengthening Collaboration between Workforce, Health, and Human Services to Meet New Federal Requirements
Human Services Policy Advisors Institute | June 24th, 2026 H.R. 1, or “The One Big Beautiful Bill”, introduced significant changes to work requirements across major health and human services programs. including expanding the populations subject to SNAP time limits, reducing state/territory SNAP waiver flexibility, and creating new work requirements in Medicaid. These changes accelerate the […]
Gorsuch suggests Supreme Court's Trump ruling is opening move against administrative state
Justice Neil Gorsuch's concurrence suggests the Supreme Court's FTC ruling could lead to sweeping challenges against independent federal agencies' power.
College basketball returns to KeyBank Center this October with doubleheader
The first game of the day will see Daemen College take on St. John Fisher, followed by Saint Bonaventure taking on Penn State.
Not politics as usual. Democratic primaries linked to age, ideals and outside money
In Aurora, voters are deciding Democratic candidates for three county races in two counties, Democratic candidates in two hotly contested state House districts and a Republican nominee in a south-Aurora state Senate district.
Round table: Manufacturing Revoultion
••• SPONSORED SECTION ••• Manufacturing historically has conjured a certain perception, one of low skills, low pay and low advancement. But times are changing, and they’re changing fast. Spurred by North Carolina’s often lauded economic environment, manufacturers from a variety of sectors are advancing, investing and expanding across the state. But those moves come with […]
Half of states sue over Medicaid work requirements
FDA peptide panelists, a new study on Covid and flu shots, and more health news from Morning Rounds
The Latest: Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court will rule on the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.
Curiously Colored Elephant Seal Causes A Stir In California State Park: Why Is It Purple?
What makes a seal turn purple? We actually have an answer.
Colorado voters head to the polls today — check here for regular updates
Colorado voters head to the polls today to pick primary winners that will vie for statewide offices in November, the result of which would determine the direction of the state in the coming years. At stake are the parties’ nominees for U.S. senator, governor, attorney general and several statewide offices, along with races for Congress […]
Trump's defense budget, depleted U.S. war machine, spark U.S. state battle for business and jobs
President Trump's huge defense budget request and a race to replenish weapons stocks while building hypersonic missiles lead to war between US states for jobs.
My MAHA Monday at the Great American State Fair | WSJ Politics Newsletter for June 30
Plus, the Supreme Court tells President Trump he can’t fire Lisa Cook, and why Jamie Dimon wants to finance missile makers
The next test of the democratic socialist movement and other key races to watch in Colorado’s primaries
Democratic rifts over ideology, generation change and how best to take on President Donald Trump will be on display Tuesday in Colorado, as voters settle primaries for governor and a key House race, weigh ousting two mainstays of the state’s Democratic landscape and more.
Revitalized 1930s estate in Mettawa for sale at almost $9 million
The mansion and 11-acre grounds of the estate known as Shagbark have been extensively rehabbed and updated since 2019 as a personal project of the man whose family company revitalized the former Motorola Mobility campus in Libertyville.
Floodwaters, oil and health fears in South Sudan
Flooding has submerged oil wells in Unity State since 2021, fueling contamination fears among war-displaced communities, though scientific evidence remains limited.
US Supreme Court to decide legality of state transgender sports bans
The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Tuesday to decide the legality of state laws in West Virginia and Idaho banning transgender student athletes from female sports teams at public schools including universities, a contentious issue enmeshed in the nation's culture wars.
How Trump chose a former Oklahoma state trooper to lead ICE — and handed Markwayne Mullin a win
After an occasionally rocky start in his new post, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin won an internal debate when President Donald Trump announced he was nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement, five sources familiar with the dynamic told CNN.
Xbox is reportedly considering closing State of Decay developer Undead Labs
Having a promising project like State of Decay 3 in development is seemingly not enough to save Undead Labs from being shuttered, according to new reports.
Florida lawmakers help bring KIDS Act across House finish line
The online safety package boosts privacy protections for minors and still allows states to impose further restrictions.
Kristaps Porzingis remains with Warriors on two-year deal
The Golden State Warriors have reached an agreement to retain former NBA champion Kristaps Porzingis.
Newsom signs bill to give judges more power to deny mental health diversion
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to overhaul the state's mental health diversion program. Assembly Bill 46, authored by Stephanie Nguyen, D-Elk Grove, addresses concerns about public safety and accountability.
Toronto Maple Leafs invite Matt Lahey to development camp
Michigan State sophomore Matt Lahey will be participating in the Toronto Maple Leafs development camp.
‘Grateful and humbled’
MARSHALL — Two individuals who played important roles in building the Marshall baseball program into one of the state’s best were honored Sunday evening with induction into the Marshall Baseball Hall of Fame. Steve Fleck and Blaine Schnaible became the 20th and 21st members of this select group during a pre-game ceremony prior to the […]
Nancy Pelosi, Connie Chan condemn Scott Wiener harassment incidents
Chan and Pelosi did not sign onto a letter condemning the incident captured in a viral video, but spoke out against harassment in statements to the Chronicle.
Kristaps Porzingis reportedly reaches 2-year, $40 million extension to return to Warriors
Kristaps Porzingis was only dealt to Golden State ahead of the deadline last season.
Kristaps Porzingis will return to Golden State
Kristaps Porzingis will return to Golden State
Colorado court rejects November ballot initiatives aimed at redrawing congressional districts
Colorado voters won’t get to decide this November on whether to change the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats
Live Results: Colorado midterm primaries
The Democratic gubernatorial primary between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and state Attorney General Phil Weiser will not only determine who might lead Colorado, but it could also create an opening in the closely divided U.S. Senate.
Netflix director Carl Rinsch sentenced to over 2 years in prison
The judge said Carl Rinsch may have been in a "manic state" when he bought five Rolls-Royces and a Ferrari but he spent years covering it up.
Netflix and Superheroes Are Having a Rough Stretch on Streaming....
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) I have a quick prediction before we start today’s article: You might see this data in future news articles. Not my specific charts or analysis, but the core trend I’ve been monitoring—Netflix is having a lackluster Q2—will become inescapable. Often, folks want to know “What does the data say?” Well, that’s what it says. I haven’t seen this analysis hit the trades really yet, but I have a feeling some other outlets are going to start making this case soon. Remember, you read it here first. You probably have read about the problems facing superhero films at the box office this weekend. Well, this week, I explore whether superheroes are dying on TV as well! And the data says: definitely maybe! We have a lot to cover in today’s Streaming Ratings Report, which covers the two weeks of 18-May and 25-May. Today, I’m just looking at TV, like Netflix’s disappointing Q2, superhero shows underwhelming, a few TV shows dropping off the charts, The Pitt finally ending its epic run on the viewership charts (and whether “view counts” change its status as one of the biggest shows of all time), all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Tomorrow, I’ve got a great rundown of the film side of things. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, Showlabs, TV Time trend data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the weeks of May 18th to May 31st, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Netflix’s Q2 Slump Continues Having analyzed streaming ratings for going on half a decade, I have learned to trust my gut, but I’m always relieved when I can find actual data to back it up. For example, after a string of very popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Night Agent came out, week after week, in January and February, my gut wondered if Netflix had enough new and returning TV shows to sustain them throughout the year. Since then, Netflix’s post-March slate of shows has not impressed me. This week seemed to feature a potential new hit, but then, like a classic Duffer Bros. TV show, there was a twist. I speak of The Boroughs, Netflix’s latest (and last) Duffer Bros. produced show. The pitch is “Stranger Things with older actors”. And it topped the Nielsen charts: With just two weeks of viewership, The Boroughs would have been a top 25 debut show last year: But here’s the twist: Netflix has already cancelled The Boroughs! What happened? Likely a few things. First, the show didn’t do as well globally as it did in the US. As What’s on Netflix showed, it lagged behind several other shows that got cancelled. Second, its completion rate was likely low; after an initial burst of interest, it quickly dropped off on the Samba TV and Luminate charts. Third, the Duffer Bros. left Netflix for Paramount, and that may have factored into Netflix’s decision here. (Though I tend to believe that if a show is doing well, Netflix would have kept greenlighting seasons.) Still, just because I can explain why Netflix may have cancelled this show doesn’t mean I’m justifying it. In particular, as I’ve noted before, Netflix is losing a lot of their bigger shows as they reach their natural ends, and they need to replace those shows. This show had the hallmarks of a big new genre show, and it’s their biggest hit of the last few months (in the US at least), but now it’s done. Netflix’s other show this week—The Four Seasons, the second season of the “hit” show from last year—definitely disappointed. Its sophomore season had about half the viewership of the first, only 12.7 million hours. It also only had a two week run on Samba TV, and its numbers were all down on Luminate too. In other words, even with two successes, the Q2 slump for Netflix looks real: I could add to the list of disappointments: Both Lord of the Files and Man on Fire had short runs on the Nielsen charts. Running Point’s sophomore season also opened to about half its viewership, similar to The Four Seasons. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s second season—see below—didn’t even make any of the three viewership charts I track, unlike the first season. Netflix is absolutely having a dismal second three months of 2026. If this Nielsen data is any indication, and I think it is, I think this will show up in Netflix’s engagement report, and maybe even their financial outcomes. And the rest of June doesn’t look much better. We have two hit shows coming back—Sweet Magnolias, one of their quietest big shows, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a big hit for them in 2024—but the other big swings are limited series crime thrillers i.e. no future season potential. Like I said above, sometimes when I uncover a juicy nugget like this, other outlets end up writing very similar articles mimicking the data without credit. We’ll see if that happens this time! Share Television - The State of Superhero Shows on Streaming When I first heard the pitch for Spider-Noir—a Sony TV show on Prime Video that binge-released eight episodes first on MGM+ then on Prime Video two days later—I had my doubts. It’s a live-action Spider-Man show set in the 1930s, starring Nicholas Cage, based on a cameo of a character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. No, seriously, that’s the pitch. That could either go terrifically well or horribly wrong. Great because, Spider-Man. He’s the biggest superhero we have. I’ve seen tracking numbers that put the new _Spider-Man: Brand New Da_y as the blockbuster of the year and initial pre-sales back that up. And yet this Spider-Noir pitch feels very esoteric. (Also, the eight-episode binge release feels very “Amazon copying Netflix” again.) So what’s the data say? And what does this say about the future of superhero shows?
$12B science bond to offset Trump research cuts misses California ballot deadline
University of California leaders and scientists had supported the bill, which they called critical to securing the future of science in the state.
The Supreme Court handed Trump an election case defeat. Is a bigger win for him coming?
The Supreme Court’s ruling letting more than a dozen states keep their post-election grace periods for mail ballots is a defeat for President Donald Trump and Republicans ahead of the midterms, but the GOP can still capture significant victories in major election-related cases coming farther down the pipeline.
Xbox has been promising 'State of Decay 3' for years — and now it faces cancellation, despite its trailers and alpha. What are we even doing here?
Increasingly it looks like Xbox's layoffs are going to be catastrophic.
Jussie Smollett reacts to 50 Cent mocking his Pride performance (exclusive)
Jussie Smollett has reacted to 50 Cent slamming his Pride performance in Harlem, with the 'Empire' actor providing EW with an exclusive statement: 'We hope he had a happy Pride.'
A new political party could be coming to Nebraska; state Democratic Party officials call foul
The sponsor behind the push for the new party is Robin Richards, according to paperwork obtained through the Secretary of State's office.
Dodgers Reinstate Teoscar Hernández from Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers brought back outfielder Teoscar Hernández from the injured list with a hamstring strain on Monday.
Rumour: State of Decay 3 Dev Also Facing Xbox Axe, Just Weeks After Game Was Revealed for PS5
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A New Playbook: State-Driven Solutions for Resilient Health Data
Health equity depends on data equity: the representation of communities in the data used to identify disparities, target interventions, and hold systems accountable.
Slotkin Joins Michigan Delegation Urging Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation in urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April. […]