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New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
New Georgia program lets bosses give workers stipends for health insurance
Georgia employers can now bypass traditional group health insurance plans and instead give workers a fixed monthly cash allowance to purchase their own individual coverage on the state exchange.
Upcoming "Leadership Unscripted" workshop blends business and comedy
A leadership and networking event next month will focus on a key skill in both business and comedy: improvisation.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Health officials clear part of Hastings apartment building after ricin exposure
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a section of the Tyden Lofts apartment building in Hastings can be safely reoccupied following a ricin exposure incident earlier this month.
Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending
More than 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped American politics with its Citizens United campaign finance ruling, Montana voters will decide this November whether to make their state the first in the nation to bar corporations from spending money on elections through a ballot initiative.
Deep in Trump country, a revolt against corporate money could reshape political spending
By Brad Brooks COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped American politics with its Citizens United campaign finance ruling, Montana voters will decide this November whether to make their stat...
Deep in Trump Country, a Revolt Against Corporate Money Could Reshape Political Spending
By Brad Brooks COLUMBIA FALLS, Montana, Sept 16 (Reuters) - More than 15 years after the U.S. Supreme Court reshaped American politics with its Citizens United campaign finance ruling, Montana voters will decide this November whether to make their state the first in the nation to bar corporations ...
Takeaways from a disruptive primary election season
Six months of primaries offer pointed insights into how voters feel heading into the November midterms.
Commentary: Will Iran become a two-front war?
When U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic pressure campaign on Iran last month, the goal was simple: Keep the squeeze on Tehran’s economy without resorting to the
Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy S26 series
Samsung debuted the One UI 9.0 update by opening the beta program for the Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra in May. Now, after almost five months an
Disney World Celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month With Special Events
Disney World celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with themed events, entertainment, and character appearances under the banner “Together We Are Magia” until October 15.
Fort Smith computer attack investigation nearing an end
In a statement provided late Tuesday (Sept. 15), Fort Smith City Administrator Jeff Dingman said a month-long investigation into an attack on the city’s computer system is nearing a conclusion,...
Confirmed measles case visited north metro Denver restaurants, hotel and hospital, state says
A person with a confirmed case of the measles may have exposed others in Boulder, Lafayette and Westminster last week, Colorado public health officials said.
Perez Hilton's family addresses 'false reports' on the blogger
Perez Hilton's family is offering a health update and clearing up 'false reports' tied to the blogger's mental and physical condition after a violent mental health crisis unfolded on TikTok last month.
Can Flutter Entertainment (FLUT) Still Be Worth More On Sales?
Flutter Entertainment has seen its stock slide sharply over the past year, and that slump now puts a spotlight on a simple question. Is the current share price in any way justified by the sales the business is generating? Over the past 12 months, Flutter Entertainment shares have fallen 64.3%. This puts recent market confidence in the business under scrutiny when you compare it with what the company is actually selling. Fresh headlines around potential regulatory clarity for sports...
Arc System Works are working on a brand new fighting game property as of a few months ago but it kind of slipped under the radar
Today, Automaton Media reported that for the fiscal year which ended May 2026, Arc System Works has returned to being profitable after posting a net loss in the year prior.This in itself is of course good news for the ...
Dave & Buster's Entertainment (PLAY) Stock Sinks Deeper Into Losses As Margins Shrink
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment just saw its stock hit the floor, dropping 19% to US$6.86. Yet the real story is not a one day slide; the headline is a sharp earnings hit. Q2 delivered a net loss of US$12.5 million on US$544.1 million of revenue, pulling trailing twelve month earnings deeper into the red and keeping interest coverage under pressure. For traders, this is a clean miss. For anyone thinking beyond this quarter, the question is how long the balance sheet can carry an unprofitable...
5 PBS KIDS shows in Spanish to stream for Hispanic Heritage Month
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UVM Health will eliminate nearly 200 jobs
It's the third round of major layoffs announced at the regional healthcare system since July of 2025.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate for second day following absence
McConnell says he has not fully recovered, following a hospitalization and three-month absence, but that he will do his best to be present for “tough votes” when Republicans need him
American Express Now Offers High-Yield Business Savings Account
American Express launched a 2.95% APY Business Savings account with no minimum balance or monthly maintenance fee.
Hundreds of layoffs announced at the two largest healthcare networks Vermonters rely on
Dartmouth Health is cutting over 420 positions while University of Vermont Health lays off 199 staff.
Chatagnier Market, Wild Rise scale up together
Chatagnier Community Market is already preparing to more than double its retail space less than three months after opening, while partnering with Wild Rise Sourdough Co. to add a commercial kitchen that could help other local food vendors bring their products to market. Lexus Chatagnier, one of the owners of Chatagnier Community Market, says the […]
Mideast escalation risks an oil shock ahead of the midterms
The strikes put the Trump administration in a newly precarious position less than two months before the November midterms.
Shatavari root: An overview of the science on women’s health
Discover the recent clinical research behind shatavari, an ayurvedic herb supporting women's health from fertility to menopause with proven benefits.
Mark your calendars: A Googlebook 'celebration' is happening next month
Google is reportedly sending out invites for an event where it will debut "the first laptop designed for Gemini Intelligence"
Perinatal Mental Health Climb returns for 10th year at Wrightsville Beach
Families, healthcare providers and community advocates will gather to mark a decade of raising awareness and expanding local support networks for perinatal mental health next month.
The team behind Monteverde is planning a Bucktown trattoria
Trattoria Lo So is set to open early next year.
Letter: Party politics in Montgomery County are nothing new
Contributed commentary from Monica M. Meeks on the election of Rashidah Leverett to chair the Montgomery County Commission.
Polk County Women Mean Business Builds a Community Around Women Entrepreneurs
The new organization pairs traditional business networking with mentorship, mental health resources, professional clothing and a monthly market.
Southern Nevada Health District marks Hispanic Heritage Month with diabetes, blood pressure programs
The Southern Nevada Health District is using new local data to better understand the health needs of Hispanic and Latino families in southern Nevada.
Iran war cost $38 billion through July, report says
The U.S. is expected to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month as the war continues, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
Business Traveller: Six Months in, the EU’s Entry/Exit System Isn’t Working
Partner Christine Sullivan discusses the implementation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) across member states and at border crossing points.
Barcelona star set for international recall this month
A member of the summer recruitment drive at La Liga giants Barcelona is set to be imminently rewarded for his exploits since joining the club.This comes amid the understanding that Karim Adeyemi is pr...
Science-rooted tips for optimal aging
September is healthy aging month and it's a great time to review your routine, make those doctor's appointments and check-ups, and make the simple changes that will make you feel better and age better. Amber Freeman, host of Bloom sat down with Physician Dr. Lauren Natoli who gives us a science-based approach to help optimize our lives.
iPhone Duo could be very hard to get at launch, per report
iPhone Duo pre-orders open next month, and a new analyst report indicates the device could be in even shorter supply at launch than expected.
Jay Park, K-pop star, ready for homecoming Seattle show with LNGSHOT
Edmonds-born K-pop idol Jay Park marks his return to Washington with a homecoming headline show at Seattle’s WAMU Theater this month.
Senate is to vote on cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on whether to move forward with legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency, a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion market as many Democrats say it doesn’t go far enough to rein in President Donald Trump’s investments. The vote, just two months […]
Xbox Game Pass loses eight more games at the end of September
The next wave of games leaving Xbox Game Pass this month has now been confirmed. In total, eight games will be removed from Game Pass at the end of September.
HHSC Observes National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month | Texas Health and Human Services
HHSC encourages Texans to learn the warning signs of suicide, have conversations about behavioral health and seek help when needed.
Xbox Game Pass Removes 8 More Games Very Soon
A total of 18 games are leaving Game Pass this month.
Health Policy Watch | LGBTIQ groups in repressive countries are worst affected by US funding cuts
HIV services, mental health and harm reduction programmes have been severely affected by the huge funding cuts to organisations providing services for LGBTIQ people over the past 18 months.
UVM Health to Eliminate 199 Positions Amid Growing Financial Pressure
The latest round of cuts comes one day after state regulators imposed new limits on commercial revenue and reimbursement rates at UVM Health’s Vermont hospitals.
State health officials say Medicaid work requirement rollout is going well
State health officials last week told lawmakers the rollout of work requirements for people on Medicaid is going well. Montana soft-launched Medicaid work requirements July 1, months ahead of the federal deadline to do so.
Reminder: iOS 27's All-New Siri AI Has a Waitlist, Here's How to Sign Up
Apple this week released iOS 27 following around three months of beta testing. If you just installed the software update on your iPhone, you might be wondering where the new-and-improved Siri AI and dedicated Siri app are. In case you missed it, you must join Apple's waitlist in order to gain access to these new features. Keep in mind that while iOS 27 is compatible with the iPhone 11 and newer, Siri AI is limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and newer.
Usyk tells Fabio Wardley to Remember to Jab!
Wardley promises to heed Usyk's advice to use his jab in the rematch with Daniel Dubois next month
More job cuts by the University of Vermont Health Network to improve sustainability
Nearly 200 people across the University of Vermont Health Network will have their jobs eliminated by the end of October.
Hy-Vee launching new monthly event to support senior health and wellness
Hy-Vee launches Senior Wellness Day for local seniors starting Sept 16.
SBA approves 31 Iowa small business loans in August
Three businesses across the Quad Cities region are among 31 Iowa small businesses approved for loans last month by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). In its monthly report, the SBA announced it backed 31 loans totaling $21,807,400 in August from participating lenders using its two largest lending programs. The QC area businesses and loan […]
The AI Race Is Moving Too Fast, Its Leaders Warn. Will Anyone Slow Down?
The race to build more powerful AI systems has been moving at breakneck speed. Billions are being spent, new models are arriving every few months, and the biggest AI companies are competing to stay ahead. But now, some of the people leading that race are saying it may be time to slow things down. Anthropic […]
Baptist Health doctor speaks on Gynecologic & Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
From bloating to pelvic discomfort, there are plenty of symptoms many women might ignore— but when they’re persistent or unusual, they can also be signs of ovarian cancer.
Things I'd do differently moving abroad, as American in the Netherlands
My husband and I moved from the US to the Netherlands six months ago. Looking back, there are a few things I wish I'd done differently during the move.
BV Chamber Hosts Business After Hours Tonight
Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce will host their Business After Hours event tonight from 5pm to 7pm at Strange Craft Beer Company at 324 East Main. The monthly e
Health officials encourage emergency preparedness
Henrico health officials are encouraging residents to take steps to prepare themselves and their families for emergencies as part of National Preparedness Month. Sept. 15 is Get Ready Day, an annual observance designed to promote emergency preparedness. Officials with the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts noted that the region has
Bozeman photographer pitches nonprofit business plan
Bozeman’s building boom means a steady supply of empty walls rising every month. At the same time, some local photographers have plenty of talent, but no easy way to market
North Country Youth Chorus Opens Season Under New Director
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The North Country Youth Chorus will begin its 2026-27 season on Monday, Oct. 19, open to all children in grades four through eight. There's no audition
Regal launches Regal Rewards+ to bring moviegoers more value and flexibility
Starting at just $10.99 a month, the new loyalty program includes a monthly rollover ticket, 20% off concessions, waived convenience fees, and more
New Programs Support Hispanic Business Owners During Hispanic Heritage Month
The Pennsylvania Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is offering grants, English classes and roundtable conversations for entrepreneurs.
Libby, Montana: A seminal case in environmental public health
Decades of amphibole asbestos contamination created widespread, multi-generational illness, revealing the vital need for long-term community monitoring, continuous medical care, and expanded scientific research
Bierstadt Fest Returns to St. Johnsbury Athenaeum Sept. 19
ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The St. Johnsbury Athenaeum will host its annual Bierstadt Fest beer sampling party Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 6 p.m., in the Athenaeum's backyard beer
Health insurance rates poised to rise again as Pa. regulators claim limited power to control increases
Nearly 202,000 people have canceled their plans through the state’s marketplace, Pennie, over the past nine months.
UV light reveals possible camouflage on a 125-million-year-old crocodile
A 125-million-year-old crocodile fossil has revealed preserved skin, possible sensory organs, sophisticated respiratory structures, and an unexpected pattern on its tail. Ultraviolet light exposed alternating bands that may represent ancient camouflage, potentially preserving the oldest known coloration in a crocodylomorph.
Sinners & Saints: Torino 0, Roma 2
We’re not even a month into the season, but Roma is already showing serious potential as they ease into year two under Gian Piero Gasperini. With four matches in the books, the Giallorossi remain undefeated while boasting a nearly unblemished record, conceding only one goal through their first 360 minutes of action; a start that […]
VTDigger launches 2026 Vermont general election guide
Explore candidates and races on Vermont’s Nov. 3 ballot, campaign finance data and voting resources in VTDigger’s 2026 General Election Guide.
Regional business leaders share their perspectives on great organizations
This month we asked: What qualities make an organization great?
Simple steps to stay curious and active during Healthy Aging Month
September is Healthy Aging Month. Discover simple ways to boost your physical and mental health as you age.
Health for Hearts spreads word about importance of prevention
Having a healthy heart is key to brain health. Health for Hearts United is taking this message to Black churches during Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions
NASA employees say they've lost vital equipment and staff needed to make sophisticated spacecraft amid the agency's abrupt relocations over the past several months.
Southend sign West Ham right-back Battrum on loan
Southend United sign West Ham United right-back Ryan Battrum on a month's loan.
Oak Global aiming to become $1 billion-plus business in 2027
Oak Global is aiming to pass $1 billion in gross written premiums in 2027, CEO Cathal Carr told The Insurer at this year's Rendez-Vous in Monte Carlo.
'Sometimes a move rejuvenates a player'
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been in England head coach Thomas Tuchel's thoughts in recent months. The striker was previously called up by his country back in March after catching the eye in his debut season at Leeds United. Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins instead travelled as captain Harry Kane's deputies.
Vice President JD Vance rallies Kansas Republicans during Olathe visit
Vice President JD Vance rallied supporters and Republican officials in Olathe, Kansas, on Monday, his second visit to the Kansas City area in four months. Much like his May appearance
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health-related absence
'I’m still not quite back to 100%,' says Republican senator | Anadolu
Intriguing Prospect Emerges in Dylan Larkin Trade Rumors
Canadiens prospect Michael Hage has surfaced in Dylan Larkin trade speculation, but one major obstacle still stands between Detroit and Montreal.
Seattle Seahawks Sign Rookie They Wanted During 2026 NFL Draft
The Seattle Seahawks missed out on Evan Beerntsen by two picks during the 2026 NFL Draft.Nearly five months later, they finally got him.Seattle signed Beerntsen to its practice squad Monday, per NFL insider Aaron Wilson, adding a rookie offensive lineman the organization openly wanted coming out of Northwestern. Practice squad signings: #Ravens Lardarius Webb Jr.,#Saints […] The post Seattle Seahawks Sign Rookie They Wanted During 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on HEAVY.
Mitch McConnell returns to US Senate after 3-month health absence
Frail-looking 84-year-old Kentucky Republican returns in a wheelchair following his June hospitalisation.
IOC visits Lyon amid leadership turmoil for 2030 Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Monday began a three-day visit to Lyon to check on the progress of the 2030 Winter Olympics, which have been hit by a leadership crisis. And he has decided... following the governance tensions that have arisen in recent months, that it was time to bring in new leadership," Pierre-Olivier Beckers, chair of the 2030 Olympic Games Coordination Commission within the IOC, said in Lyon.
Two MVNOs, one under the radar, make announcements about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Can you get a better deal, including your monthly service plan, by buying your new iPhone from one of these MVNOs?
How Far Can Applied Digital Stock Fall If The Business Keeps Growing?
Applied Digital (APLD) trades near $26, about 47% below its high of the past twelve months, after returning -36.3% over three months. Over twelve months, though, it is still up 55.6%. Nothing in the operation broke: it beat the quarter it reported in July 2026, and management says every project is on time and on budget.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Representation matters for heart health
DALLAS, Sept. 15, 2026 — As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, a new report from the American Heart Association reveals a troubling milestone: cardiovascular disease has surpassed cancer as the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults in the United...
Thousands of fraudulent business filings weeded out by Secretary of State
Over the past month, Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold marked 12,693 business entities listed in the state’s registry as fraudulent.
Washburn University highlights mental health resources during Suicide Prevention Week
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
McConnell returns to the Senate for the first time since June hospitalization
McConnell’s three-month absence from the Senate generated a flood of criticism and online speculation
McConnell heads back to Capitol Hill after 3-month absence
A small crowd outside of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s home witnessed the senator head to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time after a three-month absence due to health issues.
Will Netflix’s Latest Horror Film Save Its Summer? And Introducing a New Data Source...
(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.) All month, I’ve been polling you, my readers, on how we think the summer’s biggest blockbusters will do when they eventually land on streaming, and I wanted to share the results. First up, how readers think The Odyssey will perform when it comes to Peacock... People are pretty bullish that The Odyssey will smash it for Peacock. I don’t know that it will have as much rewatchability as Wicked did for kids, but we’ll see. It is now Universal’s highest-grossing film of all time. One note: almost half of Christopher Nolan’s films weren’t available for streaming the week The Odyssey came to theaters, including some of his biggest films like Inception, Dunkirk, Tenet, Oppenheimer and Insomnia. If you did want to watch the others, Prime Video had Memento and The Dark Knight trilogy, HBO Max only had The Dark Knight trilogy (even though Warner Bros. produced most of Nolan’s films), Hulu had The Prestige and Interstellar, and Paramount+ had Interstellar. So you needed at least two streaming subscriptions to catch the rest. Warner Bros. whiffed right here. I know they have long term licensing deals, but they should have tried to get as many Nolan films on HBO Max for launch as possible. Here are the results for Spider-Man: Brand New Day: The audience is a bit more mixed on this one, with everyone agreeing Spider-Man will swing to a big opening, but not necessarily elite or best all time. On to this week’s issue. Netflix continues searching for a hit straight-to-streaming summer film and Lioness and Ted Lasso allow me to look at the difference between a “hit” and a ‘hit for them”. All that, plus new YA/teen melodramas on Prime Video and Netflix, the House of the Dragon finale, USA Network claims a big opening, more big NFL ratings, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But we start with a fun new data announcement. 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, JustWatch and Reelgood interest 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 August 3rd to August 9th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe A New Data Source: Reelgood’s Data on Content Libraries Here’s a fun new treat for you. Reelgood—an online service and app that lets users track where shows or films are streaming—is providing data every month for the Streaming Ratings Report on the size of each streamer’s catalogue, along with the new shows and films for each streamer. Yay! Previously, I had pulled “new shows on streamers premiering on the first of the month”: While I liked that data cut, it was a big wonky since it didn’t show all of the new shows or movies that came to a streamer each month. Instead, I would have preferred something like this from Reelgood’s annual report: And now we have it! I’m going to feature Reelgood’s data monthly, showing both total catalogue size and new shows and films appearing on the charts. That’s going to make these two cool new charts. First, here’s the size of various streamers’ film catalogues… (By the way, Reelgood offered to make the charts for me, but I like doing that task by hand to understand the data better.) They also provided data back to last year. Here’s the number of films timeline: And here are the new films on each streamer for the month prior to Aug: As I get used to this data, I plan to keep tinkering with how I display it, but I’m excited to feature it monthly. Today, I’m sharing the film charts; next issue, I’m going to feature TV shows by streamer. Now, in full disclosure, Reelgood is a sponsor of this little-newsletter-that-could. But in my constant quest to figure out what streamer various shows and films are on, I was already a Reelgood user before this sponsorship. I go to their website all the time, and their data is very accurate on where shows are (or have been). Plus, I’ve been sharing their weekly top ten lists for years now, pre-sponsorship. For me, this is a great win-win, since I get to amplify a service I love, and I get a cool new data source to play with. Now, normally folks don’t usually mention their sponsors directly, but as I wrote before, as I start featuring ads in my newsletter, I plan to be extremely open about who is sponsoring my writing so you can trust what I write. Television - Two Big Returning Shows Look Set to Take Over The Charts One key question when it comes to judging streaming shows is whether a show is a “hit” or a “hit for them”. To be clear, the former means a show that’s one of the top shows on streaming, no questions asked. The latter means a show is one of the biggest, for a given streamer. That distinction makes a big difference! It’s really good to be one of the biggest shows on a streamer; it’s much better to be the biggest on streaming, despite the size of a streamer. Because, as we’ve seen now, nearly every streamer—while lacking the number of subscribers or usage of Netflix—can make hit TV shows: Paramount released Landman, whose first and second seasons were among the top two TV shows the year they came out. HBO Max’s The Pitt’s second season is the biggest show of the year so far. Love Island USA was the top show in 2025 for Peacock. And, crucially for today’s discussion: Wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy back in 2023, Ted Lasso was actually the top streaming show of the year according to Nielsen! So even Apple TV (formerly +) can make hit shows. It just doesn’t make them that often. And looking at the Nielsen charts this week, we have two prime candidates for this discussion: That’s right: Ted Lasso returned to Apple TV for its fourth season. Did it return in all its expected glory? Sure, though right now it’s still just a “hit for Apple TV”, but we’ll see how long it lasts on the charts. Its ten episodes are coming out weekly. (Smart choice, Apple!) Ted Lasso started out strong, actually making the Nielsen charts the week before new episodes dropped, which is a rare feat. (Shows like Stranger Things or Bridgerton have pulled that off. That’s terrific company to join!) On Nielsen, it opened to 14.4 million hours in its first week, and 16.6 million the week of 10-Aug. Here’s how that compares to previous seasons: Apple put out that this is their biggest TV launch through two days ever, and looking at the chart and Apple TV’s viewership history, I’d believe it. Here’s Apple’s top shows for season two and beyond: Other data tells a (mostly) similar story. Ted Lasso made Samba TV and it has elite IMDb scores, an insane 8.7 on 465K reviews. The only outlier is Luminate, where the latest season only had 7.4 million hours, and no other seasons made the top ten. As you’ll see below, that’s well below some other solid, but not spectacular shows like Sterling Point, Ride or Die or Furious. I’d be surprised if Ted Lasso isn’t bigger than those other shows, but it’s fine for different data sources to occasionally disagree. And while it’s sucky to bring this up, given that Warner Bros. produced this show, I do wonder how the streaming wars may have been different if Ted Lasso landed on HBO Max initially instead of Apple. I don’t think one show can make or break a streamer, but given HBO’s brand, it could have helped bring people to that streamer much earlier in its lifespan. (Though yeah, I don’t love calling out executives for passing on hit shows, since that’s just the nature of the job. Even the absolute best execs will pass on lots of successful shows. The key is not greenlighting the under-performers/misses.) The other show I’m thinking about in the “hit or hit for them” category is Lioness from Paramount+. Like Ted Lasso, its first season missed the charts, but it’s grown its audience since then. Here’s how season three opened: 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… How Lioness did on streaming... Two new melodramas for Netflix and Prime Video... Whether Netflix’s latest horror film saved its summer... Hulu’s Furious and Prime Video’s Ride or Die continuing their strong runs... The latest high profile showrunner to flop on streaming... All the flops, bombs and misses... And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Next week, we’ve got a double issue—since the week of 17-Aug had very few notable new shows or films—so I’ll look at HBO’s Lanterns, Prime Video’s Reacher, Netflix’s Tires, Outer Banks (which posted up huge numbers four years ago), an Aussie romance, and another baseball event (that didn’t resonate). And a bunch of movies like the latest dramedy from an Adam Sandler daughter, Don’t Say Good Luck, Camp Rock 3 on Disney Channel and Disney+, Michael on Starz, and more. Later this month, we’ve got a ton of shows and films to analyze! Movies will be the big story, featuring a box office bomb (Supergirl on HBO Max) and an “underperformer” (The Mandalorian and Grogu on Disney+) contending with a bunch of star-studded straight-to-streaming films like Netflix’s The Whisper Man (Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan and De Niro!), Mayday on Apple TV+ (Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh!), The Runner (Gal Gadot) and The Last Sunrise (Eva Longoria and Maia Reficco) on Prime Video. Plus, a ton of TV shows have sophomore seasons coming out. Will The Gentleman put up big numbers on Netflix or suffer from a sophomore slump? Leanne and Beauty in Black on Netflix seem small, but they both might be bigger than you think. Hulu has a bunch of shows: a new season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (the first after all the controversy last year) and the second season of Chad Powers (from Peyton Manning’s production company and starring Glen Powell). This one flopped last year; can it score a touchdown this year? Same goes for FX’s Adults, which I didn’t track last year; will it hit this year? Peacock’s The Office spinoff, The Paper and Apple TV’s Dark Matter also return for second seasons. And Netflix has more Untold specials featuring Vince Young, Raygun (that horrible breakdancer) and Mr. T. Long term, Paramount+ is rebooting yet another franchise, Clueless, and I’m somewhat bullish on this new show. The talent attached (Alicia Silverstone) and creative Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (of The O.C. and Gossip Girl) also feel solid...if they make it funny like the original.
McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after 3-month absence
Sen. Mitch McConnell returned to Capitol Hill for his first Senate vote in three months after a fall and pneumonia kept him away.
Apple Home’s new security camera features cost up to $60 a month
Apple Intelligence is expensive
Mental Health Monday: September is National Recovery Month
Sherry Bailey, with Valley Health, joined Holly Baratta to tell us about September being National Recovery Month.
Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate three months after being hospitalized.