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‘Turn of Screw’ in Iowa City a treat for Gothic horror fans
Looking for a scare this Halloween season? Riverside Theatre is staging Henry James’ gothic ghost story “The Turn of the Screw” through Nov. 8, carried entirely by a two-actor cast in a 90-minute performance.
Construction begins on Kading Properties' new headquarters
Construction is underway on Kading Properties’ expansion of its Urbandale headquarters as it prepares for future growth and celebrates its 50th year in business this year, the company’s CEO said. Kading, which focuses on construction of workforce housing statewide, is building an 11,000-square-foot building on its current lot at 7008 Madison Ave. and an adjacent parcel…
The World Series lives another day, plus an NFL firesale
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Shoutout to the Cod Army. Inside: 🤫 Tampa survives 💸 Indy’s open for biz 😳 An unbelievable upset I need to begin this morning with a mea culpa to the Rays. After Brewers rookie Cooper Pratt hit a go-ahead home run in the 12th inning last night, which put Milwaukee three outs away from a World Series title, I started writing this section as if the Brewers would win. And, to be clear, that was for good reason. Entering the...
Trump’s Great Persecution: ICE Raids Ignite Business Fears
EL PAÍS and Puente News are launching a series that delves into Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, which has dealt a severe blow to the industries that rely most heavily on them. There’s no solution in sight for workplace chaos unleashed by one of the largest immigration dragnets since the Great Depression
Inside Melania Trump's secret diplomatic role in the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire deal
Melania Trump spent weeks negotiating between Moscow and Kyiv to broker a localized ceasefire in Oleshky, a devastated city in Ukraine's Kherson region.
Russell Brand gives evidence in UK sex crimes trial
LONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - British comedian and actor Russell Brand told a London court on Wednesday that a documentary making allegations about his behaviour had had a devastating effect
Health experts discuss benefits of taking a break from alcohol before the holidays
With the holidays approaching, health experts are encouraging people to pause their alcohol consumption, highlighting benefits like better sleep, improved energy, and reduced health risks.
On WV’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, Peak Health enters, Caresource exits
A new health insurance company will join West Virginia’s health insurance marketplace for 2027, as another company exits.
Astronomers Discover a Giant New Dwarf Planet Candidate Hiding Beyond Pluto
What else could be out there?
New reforms improve care at Bexar County Jail
The new dedicated detox units, which began operating in August, serve an average of 110 detainees daily, usually staying for seven days.
'Heartbreak House' review: A tenderly luminous Shaw revival
George Bernard Shaw's 'Heartbreak House' receives a magisterial revival directed by Nike Doukas for Antaeus Theatre Company at the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center in Glendale.
Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher go at it again
Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the “woke” left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the second-term president.
Comets probably didn’t deliver life’s building blocks to Earth
Most comets would have hit Earth with too much speed and at too sharp an angle for life-giving molecules to survive impact, a new study suggests.
Board to vote on whether Wisconsin DNR can craft new pesticide regulations
The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency can begin crafting groundwater standards for roughly two dozen pesticides.
Zoho Brings Trusted Business Intelligence to AI Agents in Zoho Analytics Platform Evolution, Connecting Data, Business Context, Insights and Action
AUSTIN, Texas, October 28, 2026--Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, today announced a major evolution of Zoho Analytics into an Agentic Analytics platform, extending its established analytics and reporting capabilities with a trusted intelligence layer for business insights and AI-driven action. By bringing together data, business context, analytics, and AI agents, the platform enables businesses to move from analyzing data to understanding what it means and to act on those insights.
More voters are leaving party labels behind, as national politics reshape in WV
A growing number of West Virginia residents choosing to register without a political party, a shift that comes as the state’s political identity continues to change. Interviews with voters and political observers suggest that, for some, leaving a party is less about abandoning politics and more about feeling that neither major party fully represents their beliefs.
Germany Politics
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul walks towards the cabinet meeting room at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Germany Politics
German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Alexander Schweitzer attends the cabinet meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
New York Giants will start weighing contract extensions this week
The trade deadline and the bye week will give New York Giants GM Joe Schoen a chance to make some long-term roster decisions.
Germany Politics
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius attends the cabinet meeting at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's famous cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Farm Family of the Week
The Crider crowd may be scattered across central and eastern Illinois, but they farm from Gibson City and Argenta to St. Joseph and beyond. Dan Crider, a St. Joseph native,
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's native cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
How data centers came to dominate politics in Maryland’s purplest county
Today, Frederick is home to Maryland’s only large-scale data center development, and its leaders are learning the hard way about the hazards of navigating the charged and changing politics of the industry, which critics decry for devouring energy, water and land.
Inside Amazon's robot warehouse: How automation is changing jobs
Inside Amazon's robotic warehouse in Tracy, California, workers explain how automation is transforming their jobs.
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
Older adults not yet eligible for Medicare could be the most affected, particularly if they are self-employed or ineligible for workplace plans. Some in this group could face annual premiums of more than $20,000.
CLOG's 'Annie' coming to the Clay Center; 'Les Misérables' auditions slated
The Charleston Light Opera Guild and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia will co-present the beloved Broadway musical "Annie" Thursday and next weekend in the
Georgia Renaissance Festival continues with themed Fall Fling, After Dark fun
Georgia Renaissance Festival's Fall Fling returns with performances, jousting, a pub crawl and the Renaissance Festival After Dark.
Lula’s Victory in Brazil: A Historic Win, Limited Power
Lula introduced voter-friendly economic promises: exempting gasoline from federal taxes and debt forgiveness for microbusiness owners.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Wednesday, Oct. 28
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Astronomers spot biggest star ever seen swallowed by a black hole
ASASSN-14li is the name given to the swallowing by a black hole of a star around three times the mass of our Sun.
As Epic’s dominance grows, its iron grip is choking innovation in health technology
A STAT investigation found that Epic selectively withholds access to patient data, disadvantaging rival software developers and stymying innovation.
RFK Jr under fire for saying Arabs Muslims don’t produce science or win Nobel Prizes
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been condemned after claiming Arabs no longer produce major science or literature. Nobel laureates and the Michigan Senate race have put his remarks under fresh scrutiny.
Commentary: Bookman: This midterm election could reshape Georgia politics
New commentary from opinion writer Jay Bookman: This midterm election could reshape Georgia politics
SAP and NTT to Cooperate on Delivering Trusted Sovereign Cloud and SAP Business AI Capabilities
TOKYO — The companies share the ambition to advance secure, resilient and sovereign digital transformation for regulated industries.
Demi Lovato Shares Health Update Following IV Drip Photo
Demi Lovato has reportedly reassured fans after a brief trip to the hospital this week. It was reported that the singer suspects she had an allergic reaction. According to her Instagram Story, she bel...
Demi Lovato Shares Health Update Following IV Drip Photo
Demi Lovato has reportedly reassured fans after a brief trip to the hospital this week. It was reported that the singer suspects she had an allergic reaction. According to her Instagram Story, she bel...
Sky Sports forced into FOUR apologies after Fleetwood Town hero lets slip X-rated comment following shock Arsenal win
Fleetwood Town produced a night for the ages by dumping Premier League champions Arsenal out of the Carabao Cup in a stunning penalty shootout victory. However, the League Two side’s historic achievement was momentarily overshadowed by a hilariously foul-mouthed slip during the post-match celebrations.
Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades
The Minnesota Vikings are among the teams reportedly interested in Jonathan Taylor. Furthermore, with the Indianapolis Colts beginning their fire sale on Oct. 27 with the trades of DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, there’s a chance that the running back could be on the move.Nonetheless, the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter suggests […] The post Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades appeared first on HEAVY.
Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessons
Korean Webtoon Adaptations Lead COL Group’s 2027 Microdrama Slate
COL Group, V47 and Virtue Asia unveil a 2027 microdrama slate of CJ Group Korean adaptations and originals including ‘The Vanishing Act.’
Paused humanities, social sciences PhD programs resume admissions with reduced capacity
Some departments warned that smaller doctoral cohorts could cut undergraduate course offerings.
Regional Entertainment Calendar
Upcoming entertainment events scheduled within a 250-mile radius of Mountain Home include: Thursday, Oct. 29 MercyMe LIVE Tour, 7 p.m. gates open 5:30 p.m. Walmart AMP, 5079 W. Northgate Rd., […]
Photos: North Haven vs. Foran girls soccer
Photos from the North Haven-Foran girls soccer match on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
High school girls' volleyball: Tuesday's Southern Section playoff scores, schedule
Here are the CIF Southern Section girls' volleyball scores for Tuesday, along with the upcoming schedule.
Let's Talk: Youth — A champion, a colorful legacy and science that glows
Young people across East Tennessee are finding opportunities to shine, whether through athletic competition, scouting or scientific discovery. This week, we’re celebrating a Bearden Middle School champion, a special Girl Scout experience inspired by Dolly Parton and a classroom challenge that could take fifth graders to Dollywood. Bearden Middle School student wins Pan American championship […]
Human Evolution and Disease: How Ancient DNA Shapes Modern Health Risks
Ancient DNA and evolutionary medicine help explain how inherited genetic variants interact with changing environments to influence modern disease risk. Neanderthal ancestry, metabolic variation, and evolutionary trade-offs provide insights into immunity, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and aging.
Pellissippi State students discover engineering is more than rocket science
Building a rocket is exciting. Launching one is even better. But for students in Pellissippi State Community College’s Engineering Club, the biggest discoveries may have nothing to do with how high a rocket flies. Students are learning that engineering requires creativity, persistence, teamwork and a willingness to try something that might not work the first […]
U. Connecticut recruits ‘LGBTQ+’ scholars for high school ‘Queer Science’ event
Annual event aims to ‘counter the stereotypical image of a “scientist” as a straight, white, cisgender man,’ university says The University of Connecticut’s College of Engineering sought LGBTQ+…
Creators are now classified as small businesses, but what does that actually mean?
The Small Business Administration has officially welcomed creators; we unpack what that means for brands, creators, and the economy at large.
Boo-gie the night away at HART
Grab your dancing shoes and your best costume, because HART Theatre is throwing a party the ghouls and goblins won’t want to miss from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Political Analysts Weigh Predictions for Midterm Elections
The National Journal Hotline hosts a panel in Washington, DC, examining the 2026 midterm elections, including race predictions and key contests to watch.
North Carolina Struggles During First Half vs. Charlotte
It may be the preseason, but North Carolina isn’t giving its fans much reason for optimism. The Tar Heels are trailing 36-33 at halftime during their final preseason contest against Charlotte. UNC trailed by as many as 15 points on Tuesday before rallying back to a three-point deficit. North Carolina Struggles Early As previously mentioned, […] The post North Carolina Struggles During First Half vs. Charlotte appeared first on HEAVY.
The key to success in business? Take risks. Just ask the owner of the Kobuk
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. Or, in this case, it’s more apropos to say the donkey in the room. Deborah Bonito is married to former senator and Anchorage mayor Mark Begich. That doesn’t mean she’s not political, but she’s also a kingpin in retail owning seven businesses.
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future
The New York Yankees have a lot of major decisions to make, including what to do with aging DH Giancarlo Stanton. History has shown Stanton’s power helping the Yankees thrive and playing a major role in the 2024 MLB World Series appearance. Unfortunately, the aging process has diminished Stanton to see the Yankees losing faith […] The post Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future appeared first on HEAVY.
In last debate, governor candidates talk 'culture wars,' mental health
In their final debate, Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand discussed mental health access and their approach to “culture war” issues.
Taking care of unfinished business
Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting was a long one with senators addressing ten different unfinished business items on their agenda. The SDSU dance team was approved to be a...
Tigers punch ticket to Hershey
by: Dom Gliozzi With a trip to Hershey on the line, the North Allegheny Tigers dominated Hollidaysburg in the first round of the PIAA 3A Girls’ Team Tournament with a 4-1 victory in Altoona, PA, Tuesday evening at the Gorilla House Gym. The Tigers exacted sweet revenge as they fell to Hollidaysburg in the same… More »
Israeli Arab political power rising with elections, challenging world’s assumptions
Arab political power reveals a country more complicated than its slogans, with consequential choices for the parties on both sides of the coalition table.
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy’s claim that Arabs ‘don’t produce science’ meets a Nobel Prize reality check
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at a campaign rally with President Donald Trump at Alico Arena on the campus of Florida Gulf Coast Univer…
Putting ‘student’ in student-athlete: how mental health impacts Elon athletes
Athletes at Elon juggle classes, homework and practices. Managing the pressures that extend beyond the field, including social media, can add another layer. Nearly 30% of female student-athletes say social media frequently makes them feel worse about their bodies, according to a 2026 NCAA resource on athlete mental health.
Business owner accuses federal agencies of wrongfully seizing cash in San Diego
Global Coin Logistics CEO Steven Bailey filed federal lawsuits against the DEA and CBP, accusing them of wrongfully seizing more than $1 million through civil asset forfeiture without alleging spec…
The best photos from BVB's DFB-Pokal party
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California Science Center, JPL Team Up for New Space Gallery
The California Science Center and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory announced Tuesday a partnership bringing JPL spacecraft, interactive exhibits and research to the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13. The JPL experience will be part of the center’s Kent Kresa Space Gallery. Visitors can explore how robotic missions study Earth, the […]
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encouraging…
Youth voting: Health care costs, negative campaign ads and first-time voting in QC
From health care costs to negative campaign ads, these young people are paying attention to the issues and messages shaping this election.
Democrats have a shot in Mississippi, but it’s a ‘long shot,’ political strategist says
Democratic strategist Matt Bennett analyzes the battle for control of Congress ahead of the 2026 midterm elections on ‘Special Report.’
Lakers starter opens up about changing shooting form, unique routine
Matisse Thybulle's changes have yielded positive results.
Tejon Tribe, Hard Rock begin $725M casino expansion
The Tejon Indian Tribe and Hard Rock International begin a $725 million casino expansion with a 406-room hotel, targeting a summer 2028 opening.
What local election officials found in Trump’s new claims about California voters
The Trump administration is demanding that almost every California county review its claims that noncitizens are registered to vote..
Why Anthropic’s IPO is risky business
Ahead of Anthropic's IPO, the AI giant's S-1 outlined an unusually broad series of risks to the AI company's success including cyber threats, existential risks to humanity, the model's self-preserving qualities, a tumultuous political climate and even climate change. CNBC's Jonathan Vanian has the story.
Judge says Trump could disenfranchise voters in purge of noncitizens from election rolls
A judge is unlikely to issue a final ruling on the Trump administration's claim that noncitizens are registered to vote in California until after Election Day.
The Cost of Lagging Global Climate Action Is Lost Lives and Poor Health
A new report finds health harms from warming outpaced progress after the Paris Agreement and calls for climate change to be declared a global health emergency.
Antarctic sea ice loss batters ocean’s freshwater engine
The Antarctic Intermediate Water (AAIW) – a vast layer of fresh water spanning much of the Southern Hemisphere’s ocean – has rapidly reversed its long-term trends in salinity and density, according to new research. The AAIW helps store carbon, supply oxygen and drive global ocean currents.
Anderson Cooper on Trump’s latest attack on El-Sayed
President Trump and members of his administration have made a series of disparaging remarks about Muslim Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. CNN’s Anderson Cooper beaks it down.
Health scare pushes Ritchie into advocacy for blood donation
The day Kendra Ritchie became a mother was far from the fairytale she imagined.She thinks of the blood transfusions she received that day as the reason she is here for her daughter, Ripleigh, 6, and now also her son, Rushton, 2. Ritchie, director of recruitment for the College of Business at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has tried to turn her gratitude into activism.
Penn’s cultural groups drive voter turnout through community programming
UMOJA, APSC, UMC, and the Lambda Alliance told the DP they favor issue-based organizing over endorsing specific candidates.
Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face to help address their wide receiver problems. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Arizona is signing veteran wide receiver Zay Jones after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the team. Jones returns with more than 300 career receptions, nearly 3,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. […] The post Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Earns Magnet Recognition with Distinction for Excellence in Nursing
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has achieved hospital Magnet redesignation with Distinction for nursing excellence and recognition of outstanding safety and innovative care for patients from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).St. Mary’s Regional Hospital first received Magnet Hospital designation in 2022.Magnet...
Everything Evanston: Fall flavors ramp up spirit, business in Evanston coffee shops
Autumn in Evanston brings seasonal menus and seasonal rushes as coffee shops fill with fall customers. SAMI HELLER: With the weather beginning to fall below 60 degrees, it’s time to ‘fall’ into the season of spooky movies, light sweaters and pumpkin spice. The Daily went into Evanston to see what the season of color-changing foliage...
Election poses questions big and small for NY legislature
The possibilities in Albany range from subtle and symbolic— to seismic should favored Gov. Kathy Hochul not win her reelection bid.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LeBron James’ Philadelphia Experiment Is Already Getting Complicated
LeBron James’ move to Philadelphia was supposed to give the 76ers another superstar capable of helping them compete for an NBA championship. However, just days into the 2026-27 season, the experiment is already facing an unexpected challenge. Philadelphia has started the season with plenty of excitement surrounding its new roster, but injuries and frontcourt concerns…
Shaker grad leads Cortland men's soccer into SUNYAC tournament
Catching up with Section 2 graduates and Capital Region natives playing collegiate sports.
Choices, Hope and Science: Stroke treatments give new hope
Like many stroke survivors, Dr. Jennifer Milner learned to adapt.
Choices, Hope and Science: Stroke treatments give new hope
The emergency room physician from Wamego, Kansas, suffered a stroke while facing one of the busiest and most challenging periods of her life.
Match Report: Abysmal Arsenal Downed In Shocking Cup Upset
Drone delays, a shock red card, and penalty heartbreak saw the League Two underdogs stun Mikel Arteta’s stars to secure one of football's greatest-ever giant-killings.
Demi Lovato Gives Health Update After Deleting Instagram Post Following Apparent Hospitalization for Allergic Reaction
The pop star said in a since-deleted post that she’s allergic to either passionfruit or sushi
Sleep experts warn of health effects of changing clocks twice a year
Clocks fall back to standard time this weekend, and sleep experts are again warning of the negative health effects of changing the clocks twice a year.
49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade
The San Francisco 49ers announced additional roster moves Tuesday after reacquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline. San Francisco signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to its practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad as the […] The post 49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
H.S. Roundup | Local athletes shine as postseason play heats up
Local cross country teams secure regional spots and Fairfield Union soccer advances to the district final.
Suspect arrested in connection to local business robberies
WILMINGTON — The Wilmington Police Department arrested a 60-year-old suspect for allegedly engaging in attempted and armed robberies at multiple area businesses overnight Sunday, Oct. 25.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(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.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. 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 week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
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