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“Takin’ Care Of Business” Hurricanes 9, Blackhawks 2
Your best source for quality Carolina Hurricanes news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
New Zealand poised for weeks of political wrangling after knife-edge poll
New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks or even months of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner.
New Zealand poised for weeks of political wrangling after knife-edge poll
New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks or even months of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner."I think everyone's over politics, so let's all just have...
2 juveniles identified in El Paso business burglary
Two juvenile suspects were identified and referred to the Juvenile Probation Department following a business burglary in East El Paso through assistance from social media.
Jets elevate two from practice squad ahead of Chiefs game
A special teams ace and a backup offensive lineman get their chance with the Jets
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson accuses Trump administration of corruption
On Joe Rogan's podcast, the senator from Wisconsin cited claims by a former White House adviser and accused Trump aides of catering to special interests.
The hidden ways insects support animal life—from habitat to health—go way beyond being food
There are at least 14 million insect species on Earth, and they play highly diverse roles in sustaining the natural world. Insects provide many well-known benefits—what scientists often call "ecosystem ...
Utah has a message for CFP, SEC and Big Ten: Deal with us now
Utah has been disrespected before. After beating BYU, the unbeaten Utes are forcing their way into the CFP championship conversation.
World No.1 Rybakina withdraws from WTA Finals
World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals at Indian Wells on Saturday with an unspecified medical issue. Can't wait to be back in Indian Wells in March," said Rybakina in a statement released by the WTA. amz/js
Why BYU-Utah Is Called The ‘Holy War’
This Saturday’s BYU and Utah college football clash doesn’t need a special name to make it exciting. These are two top-10 teams going at it in a game that has huge Big 12 and College Football Playoff implications. They’re in-state rivals, not all that far apart from Provo to Salt Lake City, and that brings […] The post Why BYU-Utah Is Called The ‘Holy War’ appeared first on HEAVY.
NFL Draft prospects to watch: Week 10 college football preview
Looking ahead to potential future members of the Eagles.
I’ve Advised Indian School Of Business Applicants For 18 Years. Here’s What Has Really Changed
Rishabh Gupta looks back on 18 years of ISB – and the gap between a school’s strength and an applicant’s prospects.
Health Department releases food inspection reports for week of Oct. 25
Scores for the recent Health Department food inspection ranged from 71-100.
Caitlin Clark Gifts Jimmy Fallon With Taylor Swift-Inspired Shoes
On Friday night, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever appeared as a special guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”Clark discussed a variety of topics, including her childhood project called ...
LOS ANGELES FILIPINO COMMUNITY RALLIES BEHIND SHARON CUNETA’S “THE MEGA EXPERIENCE” CONCERT
Veteran show producer Trinity Foliente of Trinity Entertainment and Events leads a major production effort alongside Peachy Formacion and Carnie Banares of Stargaze Entertainment and Jay Lansangan of Apicem Productions. Sponsors and community leaders unite to support the Megastar’s spectacular Pasadena concert. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA | October 30, 2026 — Excitement is reaching new heights as the Filipino American…
New York Yankees' Top Prospect is Being Sadly Forgotten
This top New York Yankees prospect is being forgotten heading into 2027.
Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
The move comes days after Republicans' significant losses in the midterm elections and about a week before a scheduled hearing where a special master was slated to evaluate the accuracy of the list of alleged noncitizens.
CHN Daily: Blackhawks in Carolina; Prospect Highlights; Michkov Drama
The Chicago Blackhawks wrap up a gauntlet three-game road trip in Carolina on Saturday, facing the defending Stanley Cup champion […]
Oswego County TodayJazz by the Lake Showcases the Jimmy Johns Trio, with special guest vocalist Julie Falatico Montalbono, at the Oswego Music Hall
The Jimmy Johns Trio with special guest vocalist Julie Falatico Montalbono will perform November 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Oswego Music Hall.
Feathered Feature: Savannah Sparrow
Faville Grove’s newest prairie planting is beginning to take shape. Seeded just nine months ago, about 14 acres of old farm fields now host dozens of native species like partridge
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Oct. 29-Nov. 5)
There were 14 restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5.
2026 Arizona Fall Stars Game Features Four Orioles Prospects
The Baltimore Orioles will have four prospects representing the organization during Sunday's Fall Stars Game in Scottsdale, Arizona. With the Orioles rebuilding their farm system after several former first-round picks have graduated to the Major Leagues, it's a great time to see how well the remaining pieces are coming along. It also provides insight into …
Scientists discover new jellyfish species in waters off Alicante in Spain
The Mediterranean Sea still holds species unknown to science. One of them is Copula lucentia, a tiny jellyfish measuring just a few millimeters. Discovered off El Campello, in Alicante, it was formally ...
Special Events Increase Celebration Ahead Of Littleton Christmas Parade
After operating as the Littleton Civic Booster Club for over 25 years, the organization has rebranded itself and is now Littleton Christmas Parade, Inc, an official 501c3 non profit group.
Crisis volunteers help address homelessness and mental health
Safe Ride Specialist Program is a pilot safety initiative created to assist with defusing passenger issues and assisting riders in need.
Two Padres Prospects Named to AFL All-Star Roster
Two prospects in the San Diego Padres organization were named to the AFL All-Star roster this week. Outfielder Alex McCoy and right-handed pitcher Kannon Kemp impressed this fall, following the regular season, among a group of some of the most promising players representing their teams in Arizona. Another prospect, infielder Justin DeCriscio, could result in …
San Jose murder case connects San Francisco gang politics of past and present
One of the suspects has been on police’s radar for years, including in the killing of Oakland baker Jen Angel and a series of other violent crimes that authorities say all go back to the Double Rock gang.
NFL Head Coach Disrespects Titans GM and Breaks Unwritten Role
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh reportedly bypassed standard protocol by contacting Tennessee’s owner directly, sparking controversy among league executives following the blockbuster Jeffery Simmons trade.
Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections - Nov 1-7, 2026
Most recent health & restaurant inspections for Bulloch & surrounding counties. - Bulloch Crime & Safety
How did Hapa Pizza, Three Mermaids score in recent Washington County health inspections?
Numerous restaurants in Beaverton, Tigard, Tualatin, Sherwood and surrounding areas were visited by public health inspectors in early October; some got the top grade, while others scored below 85. Washington […]
How did Society Pie, La Sierra score in recent Washington County health inspections?
Numerous restaurants in Hillsboro, Forest Grove, Cornelius and surrounding areas were visited by public health inspectors in early October; some got the top grade, while others scored below 85. Washington […]
Phillies news: Carlos Mendoza, prospects, Jacob Young
How much work can one do before the lockout?
Steelers' rookie set for special change in 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Eli Heidenreich will wear a United States Marine Corps helmet decal as part of the league's Salute to Service initiative.
Nate Bargatze’s Fort Worth-filmed special to release on Netflix this month
This is the comedian’s fourth special for Netflix.
The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?
Check out the most recent health inspection scores for restaurants in Bryan County.
The scores are in. Who received low, high scores in health inspections?
Several restaurants in Bryan County scored above 90 on the most recent health inspection from Oct. 3-Nov. 4.
JJ Gabriel confirms he has picked Real Madrid over Barcelona
Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel has indicated a clear preference for Real Madrid over Barcelona, dealing a blow to the Catalans’ attempts to secure one of English football’s most hig...
Some Parts of the Ocean Are Turning a Weird Shade of Blue-Green. Scientists Suspect It's Plastic
This change in ocean colour, while not ideal, could help us to track microplastics.
76ers’ LeBron James Flails in Nightmare Return to Cleveland
LeBron James got the chance to return to Cleveland on Friday night, which is usually a special homecoming for the kid from Akron, Ohio who made good for his hometown team. Now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, James got his usual pregame admiration from the Cleveland faithful, who have long-since forgiven him for “The Decision” […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James Flails in Nightmare Return to Cleveland appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Alien-cortical’ mice: Can human brain cells grow inside animals?
Modified mice with human brain cells ignite debates over neurohybrids and the future of cross-species medical research.
Cardinal Health Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) raised its fiscal 2027 earnings outlook after reporting double-digit profit growth in its pharmaceutical and specialty segment and its other growth businesses for the first quarter. The healthcare distributor now expects non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $12.80 to $1
Alabama HBCU Founders Win Nearly $20,000 at 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition
Special to the Times The Alabama Collective and co-host Digitalundivided awarded $20,000 in cash prizes to HBCU student and alumni founders at the 2026 HBCU Business Pitch Competition, held Thursda…
Tsai partner on sports as an asset class and bigger business behind Nets
Your best source for quality Brooklyn Nets news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk
Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to the nation about where he stands.
With death sentence clemency, Newsom takes another big political risk
Amid speculation about how the mass commutation could help or hurt his presidential prospects in 2028, Gov. Gavin Newsom's decision pushes the boundaries of his authority and sends a clear message to ...
49ers rumors: Brandon Aiyuk’s reinstatement chances ‘not promising’ in 2026
The San Francisco 49ers boast one of the most recognizable NFL rosters from a names perspective and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who spoke to media on Friday , November 6, is certainly one of them. Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa are expected to be back for Week 9 , while the 2023 Second Team All-Pro receiver Aiyuk has been working to be […] The post 49ers rumors: Brandon Aiyuk’s reinstatement chances ‘not promising’ in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Anthony Gordon Found Respect At Barcelona, Not Just In England
Anthony Gordon left the Premier League for Barcelona to get 'respect' and he finally got it. See why the move to Spain was the right call for the winger.
Sensory-friendly vaccine clinic helps Madison families overcome health care barriers
Getting vaccinated can be a stressful experience for children with autism or sensory sensitivities, but a special clinic in Madison Friday aimed to make the process easier.
Armed suspect allegedly robs man outside business in North Columbus
A person was robbed at gunpoint on Nov. 3, after a suspect allegedly followed a victim out of a business in the 2800 block of Osceola Avenue and demanded money
Rubin Observatory discovers two hidden companions of the Milky Way. Hundreds more may be waiting
The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has already uncovered two previously unknown companions of the Milky Way using preliminary observations covering just 7% of the night sky. The discoveries include an extremely faint galaxy 355,000 light-years away and a star cluster hidden behind cosmic dust. Scientists suspect hundreds of additional satellite galaxies remain undiscovered, and Rubin's powerful telescope could finally bring them into view.
Rangers Prospects Help Saguaros Earn Another Win
Three Texas Rangers prospects were back in action during Arizona Fall League play as the Surprise Saguaros took down the Scottsdale Scorpions in a 9-1 final.
Campbell hosts Harnett business leaders for economic update
Photo by Campbell University Harnett County has grown more than 27% over the last 15 years and is on the cusp of significant growth in the business sector as well. Campbell University recently hosted the 2026 Harnett County Economic Development Update; this was the university's third year in a row hosting the event. The annual event invites elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders from Harnett and its neighboring counties to share updates on new projects, economic trends and announcements from the previous year. Campbell’s continued involvement is part of its five-year Strategic Plan, launched earlier this year, which lists “community impact” as one of its four main objectives. “Every place I have ever worked, the university has been viewed by its surrounding community and region as an asset to economic development, as an inducement to business and industry and as a driver of innovation. It has been seen as the indispensable partner for growth,” Campbell President Dr. William M. Downs told the group of about 200 in attendance. “We ask that you save us a seat at your table when you are dreaming big about the future of this county and beyond. Campbell University is open for business, and we’d like to do business with you.”In addition to Campbell, Harnett is home to Harnett County Schools and its Career & Technical Education programs and a satellite campus of Central Carolina Community College, home of the Eugene Moore Manufacturing & Biotech Solutions Center (the largest training facility in the state). Stephen Barrington, Harnett County Economic Development director, shared the county’s latest initiatives, focus areas and opportunities in economic development. He lauded Campbell and the county’s strong educational and training infrastructure for training the area’s current and future workforce.“Workforce is at the top of the list when we talk about economic development,” Barrington said in a press release. “Work and skill-ready talent remains at the top of the list [of assets in Harnett County]. We’re extremely grateful for the education and training of our students for the next generation.”One big project landed in September when Harnett County was awarded a $500,000 Build Ready Sites grant from the North Carolina Railroad Company to advance a rail-served industrial site. The investment will help prepare the property for future development and strengthen Harnett County’s ability to compete for rail-served projects. The funding will support Byrd Industrial Site B, an 83-acre site with 58 developable acres within the Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington.Harnett County is also actively working with Samet Corp. is actively working with Samet Corp. on the development of a 175,500-square-foot speculative industrial building to stimulate economic development.Featured speaker was Ted Abernathy, founding and managing partner of Economic Leadership, a small group of data, strategy and best-practice policy experts that work with companies, foundations and business organizations to analyze competitiveness, develop strategy, support leadership, tune communications and reimagine the future.Abernathy lauded Harnett County’s proximity to one of the fastest-growing and most business-friendly regions in the country — the Research Triangle and Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area — and said Harnett needs to attract more businesses that offer higher-paying jobs to compete. “The quality of the jobs you attract is one of the challenges for you as you go forward,” Abernathy said in a press release. “You need more high-paying jobs. A big chunk of the population here is making $25 to $50 an hour, which is good. But where you’re really weak is this high end. If you looked at Raleigh or Durham or Mecklenburg, that number would be a third of their jobs.”Learn more about Harnett County Economic Development and current projects happening at harnettedc.org.
Former White House health aide accuses Trump advisers of catering to special interests
In an interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, Calley Means accused top administration aides and strategists of favoring powerful industries.
Arizona Fall League: Arizona Diamondbacks Report and update
While spring training gets all the hype when it comes to baseball in Arizona, locals know that the Arizona Fall League is where the true baseball joy is to be found. The weather is typically much more conducive to spectating, and while Cactus League prices are barely indistinguishable from a regular season game, basically the […]
Why the collapse of a major bank in Paraguay has the president facing impeachment
Suspected financial fraud, public money at risk and millions of customers affected: Paraguay is in serious crisis following the sudden collapse of Ueno Bank. President Santiago Pena is facing impeachment.
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Shannon Lovell, a licensed clinical social worker, clinical supervisor, and behavioral health leader specializing in outpatient psychiatry and psychotherapy across the lifespan at Ochsner Health.
San Bernardino County restaurants shut down by health inspectors, Oct. 29-Nov. 5
Two facilities were ordered to close, while one shut last week reopened.
Festive Adirondack Railroad Train Rides Offered
Families have several festive train rides to choose from, with the Adirondack Railroad offering special holiday trips.
Latino voters propel Democrats to big wins with leftward swing
Hispanic voters, especially those in the working class, have been impacted by economic challenges, leading them to reject President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Rodent enters Sacramento restaurant during health inspection. What else was found?
Health inspectors gave a red placard to the soul food restaurant on Grand Avenue, prompting its immediate closure.
Latest Jackson County Health inspections: Clyde's Corner, Pangea, Rogue Salad Co.
Restaurants and food carts are inspected at least twice a year by Jackson County Health Department employees. Inspectors look for risk factors that could increase the potential for food-borne illness, […]
Arrow Up for Steelers 2026 Draft Class?
Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single […]
Matt Damon reveals wife underwent brain aneurysm surgery before 2024 Oscars
Matt Damon and Luciana Barroso Damon pose during the special event for Netflix's 'Animals' on Oct. 4, 2026, in Mexico City, Mexico. (Toya Sarno Jordan/Getty Images)
Controversial former ‘View’ cohost returning to show after 2016 departure
Former ‘The View’ cohost and current ‘Special Forces’ star Candace Cameron Bure returning to the show after her 2016 departure.
Patriots vet calls trade deadline 'emotionally draining' for players
Patriots safety Kevin Byard shared rare insight into the trade deadline from a player's perspective.
TreVeyon Henderson Health Update: Patriots RB Recovering After 'Unusual Medical Emergency'
Henderson is "working with specialists and physical therapists" because his symptoms have impacted his strength and coordination.
TreVeyon Henderson Health Update: Patriots RB Recovering After 'Unusual Medical Emergency'
Henderson is "working with specialists and physical therapists" because his symptoms have impacted his strength and coordination.
The politics of Poland’s judicial crisis
Dramatic scenes are playing out at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal amid a wave of speculation about whether Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government and the Tribunal judges elected by its liberal parliamentary majority are acting lawfully. Many would ask whether democrats must break the law t
20 Years of Gears
SummaryGears of War celebrates 20 years with a special anniversary event in Gears of War: E-Day, honoring two decades of brotherhood, community, and Gears of War celebrates 20 years with a special anniversary event in Gears of War: E-Day, honoring two decades of brotherhood, community, and unforgettable memories.
Today's New Noise: Soft Science
Hello, universe. We hope you had a spectacular week and received many electoral blessings. Sorry if you’re in Florida. If you need a dreamy little pick-me-up, look no further than Today’s New Noise, California alt-gaze band Soft Science. Soft Science have just dropped a video for their single “Without,” which is off their full-length album […]
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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Charter Communications Eyes $2 Billion in Cost Savings in 'Fundamental Redesign' of Business
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SeaWorld's Christmas Celebration Kicks Off Tonight with Millions of Sparkling Lights, Spectacular Entertainment, and Return of Beloved “Miracles” Show at Orca Stadium
SeaWorld Orlando kicks off its spectacular 2026 Christmas Celebration tonight, Friday, November 6, transforming the park into a winter wonderland filled with millions of sparkling lights, dazzling holiday shows, festive music, and unforgettable family experiences!🎄 Running on select dates through January 4, 2027, this year's celebration features the highly anticipated return of “Miracles” at Orca Stadium, the beloved holiday orca presentation returning for the first time since 2019!
Martha Stewart addresses Halloween controversy, apologizes to Today’s Craig Melvin
Friday’s ‘Today’ show featured a special appearance by Martha Stewart, who apologized for her ‘stupid’ Halloween costume and explained why she threw Craig Melvin’s name into the mix.
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Jonathan Taylor addresses Giants trade buzz before deadline
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Still searching for a Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2? Nintendo has good news
🥳 Nintendo confirmed Zelda 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year, suggesting ongoing Switch 2 restocks 🚨 Want the Zelda Switch 2? Follow our Zelda Switch 2 restock tracker @mattswider on X and we’ll send out an alert when stock appears 🙏 Unlike other limited editions, the console is not expected to have a restricted production run 💰 The special edition costs $519.99 for its ornate design, but does not include the Ocarina of Time remake 🙌 Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa ruled out future console price increases due to secured memory supply Walmart: Zelda Switch 2 console Best Buy: Zelda Switch 2 console GameStop: Zelda Switch 2 console Nintendo: Zelda Switch 2 console 🚨 Restock Dashboard: Get our live, audible siren alerts The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Switch 2 is hard to find right now, though we’re doing our best to help people get one using our exclusive restock tracker. However, there is some good news to share. 🚨 We’re tracking Zelda Switch 2 stock updates. If you’d like to know when more stock arrives, follow Matt Swider on X and turn on notifications. You can also become a free or paid subscriber to The Shortcut to help support our work. 🚨 Subscribe Nintendo has provided an update that suggests the console will be easier to obtain in the future. Speaking during Nintendo’s financial results, president Shuntaro Furukawa said that The Legend of Zelda’s 40th anniversary celebrations will continue into next year (thanks, Stealth40k). That strongly suggests that the Zelda Switch 2 console will continue to be restocked, and that it won’t be constrained by a limited production run. Unlike the Xbox Series X25 limited edition – where only 25,000 units have been produced – the Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 should be more obtainable once the initial demand from buyers dies down. Of course, whether you can wait as long as next year to get hold of the Zelda Switch 2 is one thing, but knowing that the console will eventually become more widely available should please those who are worried about missing out. The Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary special edition Switch 2 costs $519.99, but doesn’t include a copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake. You’re basically paying a $20 premium over the standard Switch 2 for the beautiful ornate design. Luckily, it sounds like the price of the Switch 2 will remain at $499.99 for the foreseeable. Furukawa ruled out any future price increases as Nintendo has managed to secure sufficient quantities of memory. That also means the price of the Zelda Switch 2 won’t be affected. Up next: Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 restock: here’s when Target should have stock Subscribe Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.
What many get wrong about Amish or Plain Anabaptist communities, measles, and health
The U.S. has reported three measles deaths this week in three different states. All the affected were unvaccinated, and some were too young to get vaccinated, relying on herd immunity. Many states haven’t seen a measles death in more than 30 years. Measles is highly contagious, but it mainly spreads among those without immunity. Social factors typically shape these unvaccinated pockets. Many states describe these deaths as occurring among “under-immunized, rural communities.” (In the future, it could be among other tight-knit groups.) Small signals in the news point to many outbreaks right now among the Plain Anabaptists (APA), which include communities like the Amish and Mennonite. Many know APA communities from a distance through their bakeries, furniture, and roadside buggies. But most of us don’t know enough about them, their traditions, or how those traditions actually interact with health and disease. Rumors, misconceptions, and frustration fill those voids. Tristan Sharratt, a family nurse practitioner and rural health researcher who grew up near and works with these communities in Central New York (and a YLE reader who reached out!), says misconceptions continue to create major problems. If the U.S. wants to stop a tsunami of measles coming down the pipeline, or even support health in those communities proactively beyond measles (which is ideal), we must understand how specific communities protect themselves, their values, and the role broader society plays. This starts with a conversation and some self-reflection. Here are the top five lessons I learned from my conversation with Tristan.
Mathew McGillivray, M.D., Joins Baptist Health Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute as a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
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Matthew J. LaVelle, M.D., M.S.E., Joins Baptist Health Orthopedic Care as Orthopedic Surgeon - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
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New Tacoma tutoring center focuses on ‘the science of learning’
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Georgianomics: Business and Georgia’s blue wave
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High diesel prices dictate enactment of Stafford Act
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Indonesia names fourth wiretapping suspect as political intrigue deepens
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Scientists confirm horseshoe crabs in a second Philippine province, urge conservation
Philippine researchers have confirmed the presence of horseshoe crabs in the southern island province of Tawi-Tawi for the first time through interviews with local residents. Previously, scientists had recorded the arthropods’ existence only in the country’s Palawan province. In a recent study, fishers and coastal residents described two distinct horseshoe crab species with features resembling […]
High-flying Western Way Entertainment brings trick riding, mounted shooting to ABAC PCA Pro Rodeo
When the PCA Pro Rodeo returns to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Nov. 13-14, the competition inside the arena won’t be the only thing keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Western Way Entertainment will bring a high-energy specialty act featuring trick riding, trick roping and mounted shooting to the ABAC Rodeo Arena as part of…
MRM Health and Biocodex establish strategic partnership to strengthen future commercial supply capabilities for CORAL®-based medicines
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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance
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