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Burtonsville Day Returns This Saturday With Parade, Food and Live Entertainment
A parade, live performances and a community festival will bring residents together this Saturday, September 19, for Burtonsville Day at the Marilyn J. Praisner Library and Community Recreation Center. This […]
Use of untested 'Wolverine' peptide backed by US Health Secretary Kennedy on the rise, study finds
An experimental peptide backed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and marketed online for pain, healing and performance enhancement is being used for a wide range of ailments despite little safety and efficacy evidence from human studies, a new analysis found.
Use of Untested 'Wolverine' Peptide Backed by US Health Secretary Kennedy on the Rise, Study Finds
By Nancy Lapid Sept 15 (Reuters) - An experimental peptide backed by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and marketed online for pain, healing and performance enhancement is being used for a wide range of ailments despite little safety and efficacy evidence from human studies, a new ...
$10.8K M5 Ultra Mac Studio benchmark shows a 6x increase in multi-core compute since M1
Apple Silicon was a gamble, and in spite of repeated reports of brain drains and executive exodus, the M5 Ultra is Apple's most powerful chipset by a long shot.
agilon health (AGL) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
Shares of healthcare services company Agilon Health (NYSE:AGL) jumped 3.9% in the morning session after Bernstein SocGen Group upgraded the stock's rating to Outperform from Market Perform and raised its price target from $86 to $125.
Sports luminaries Brandi Chastain, Candace Parker to speak at UC Davis symposium
Two of the most celebrated and influential athletes in women’s sports, Olympic gold medalists Brandi Chastain and Candace Parker, will headline an Oct. 4 symposium at the Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts on leadership, resilience and the future of women’s professional sports. Tickets are on sale now.
UCF's Lawrence, Harvey Post Quiet NFL Week 1 Performances
Former Knights Malachi Lawrence and RJ Harvey navigated a demanding season opener, battling defensive lapses and limited touches as they strive to cement their roles in the pros.
Kennedy Center board votes to close for renovations immediately
Board members argued the center’s dire financial situation required the closure. The center has seen plummeting ticket sales and cancelled performances since President Trump took control of it.
Microsoft announces Windows and Surface event for October 7th
The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.
Cheetah Chrome, Dead Boys' guitarist, dead at 71
LOS ANGELES — Eugene O'Connor, the guitarist who performed as Cheetah Chrome in the pioneering punk band Dead Boys, has died. He was 71. The band confirmed O'Connor's death in
Maryland football’s Malik Washington shrugs off Virginia Tech criticism
COLLEGE PARK — Malik Washington refused to take the victory lap. After an uneven showing in Maryland’s season-opening 62-0 pasting of Hampton on Sept. 5, the sophomore quarterback reminded fans and opponents of what he is capable of by passing for 347 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday’s 38-14 victory over UConn at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. That performance was a ...
BYU–Hawaii Names New Deans for Faculty of Culture, Language & Performing Arts and Faculty of Business & Government
Brigham Young University–Hawaii Academic Vice President Kelly Haws announced two new academic leadership appointments, effective immediately.
Wizards of Winter Bring Holiday Rock to the Niswonger
Van Wert — The Niswonger Performing Arts Center will come alive with the sights and sounds of the season when the Wizards of Winter take the stage on Saturday, December
Vance tells Republicans running against a Democrat who’s ‘not that crazy’ to bring up Abdul El-Sayed instead
The vice president rallied Capitol Hill Republicans Tuesday, telling them that while they can’t pretend “everything is perfect” right now — they can blame Democrats.
Tuchel regrets not eating Azteca turf after win over Mexico
Thomas Tuchel regrets not eating any of the grass at the Azteca Stadium after England's epic World Cup win against Mexico.
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.
Kennedy Center board votes to close, Trump's name addition blocked
The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the performing arts venue's main building, a few hours after a federal judge ruled that President Trump's name could not be restored to its facade.
What Lenders Really Look for When They Evaluate Your Business (It's More Than You Think)
Financial performance matters, but lenders are also weighing something the numbers don't capture.
Fairfax-based ITC Federal to acquire govcon business tied to ICE
ITC Federal announced Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to buy McLean-based Capgemini Government Solutions.
Emmy producers say John Mulaney’s bleeped joke was not rehearsed: ‘John’s gonna do John’
The comedian made a joke about oral sex, resurfacing a 2014 interview with DJ Khaled.
Broncos news: Denver makes move after pathetic performance vs. Chiefs
The Denver Broncos didn’t wait long to make a roster move after getting embarrassed on national television. According to DNVR’s Zac Stevens, Denver is re-signing wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey to its 53-man roster following a procedural move that resulted in his release on Monday. Humphrey was not expected to play against Kansas City, but his […] The post Broncos news: Denver makes move after pathetic performance vs. Chiefs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jazz’s Defensive Overhaul Should Save Brice Sensabaugh, Not Bench Him
Utah’s newfound defensive depth provides the perfect safety net for Brice Sensabaugh. Instead of benching the sophomore scorer, Will Hardy can finally unleash his elite bucket-getting potential.
Chargers’ Offensive Line Raises Major Concerns In Season-Opening Loss
Los Angeles invested heavily in its offensive line, but a poor performance against Arizona exposed major questions that need to be answered quickly.
Positive Impacts on Next Season
Inspiration. This season, many Diamondbacks were injured. Some of them performed very well. Next season, assuming they avoid injury, these high performers will play in more games. By playing more games, they will make the team better, perhaps pushing the team into solid playoff contention. Which of these players will make the most impact from […]
Survey: Where do the Broncos go from here?
Only up, I suppose. Right? That was an ugly game for the Denver Broncos last night. It is just one game, but boy do we have a lot of concerns heading into Week 2 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Let’s vote and discuss the disgusting performance from last night and how they might be able to […]
Sinfonia Spirituosa goes for Baroque on Sunday
The fall music season is getting underway, and one of the first concerts will be a performance by Sinfonia Spirituosa — a Baroque-period-instrument chamber orchestra, based in Sacramento — at
The Budget Android Tablet Brand That Can Compete With Samsung Galaxy Tabs
The Teclast T65 is cheaper than an Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy Tab, but the reason is partly its chips are slower. That affects performance.
First M6 benchmarks reveal how much raw power the Mac mini has
The first benchmarks for the M6 Mac mini have emerged. While Moore's Law is in fact dead, the Mac mini is still getting a massive and noticeable boost in processing performance.
GTA 6 soundtrack: Travis Scott, other artists share cryptic 'GTA 6' messages on Instagram
Starting to get a better idea of who is on this soundtrack.
Detroit nonprofits team up to create family services hubs
Starfish Family Services and Brilliant Detroit set up shop next door to each other to build a pipeline of services in Detroit neighborhoods.
Vance picks up first Senate endorsement for president
Sen. Jim Banks's public support adds to the momentum the vice president appears to be building among Republicans.
Nick Reiner won’t face death penalty for parents’ death
Prosecutors won’t seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Nick Reiner. The 33-year-old son of Emmy Award winning performer Nick Reiner and his photographer wife, Michele Singer Reiner,
Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore was ‘promoter’s decision’
Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of Seattle rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance.
Ed Sheeran says dropping Macklemore over rapper's pro-Palestinian comments was 'promoter’s decision'
Ed Sheeran has addressed the removal of rapper Macklemore as his opening act after the rapper made pro-Palestinian comments during a performance | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
LIVE: Palmetto Sports Team provides starting quarterback update from Dabo Swinney press conference
WATCH: Palmetto Sports’ Caroline Soro and Ella Grogan LIVE in Clemson providing an update on the new starting quarterback, freshman Tait Reynolds, from Dabo Swinney’s press conference.
Judge blocks Kennedy Center board from putting Trump’s name on the building or grounds in any way
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump ’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it would violate an earlier ruling that his name was illegally added to the building. Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that, […]
M6 Chip Benchmark Surfaces Ahead of New Mac Mini Launch Next Week
The first unverified benchmark result for Apple's new M6 chip surfaced in the Geekbench 7 database today, offering a look at the chip's performance gains. The new Mac mini will be Apple's first device to be equipped with the M6 chip, which is 2nm.
Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) In The Context Of Other Business Services & Supplies Stocks
As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the business services & supplies industry, including Interface (NASDAQ:TILE) and its peers.
EnKore presents delightful ‘Honk’
Have you heard about a new community of actors performing in a quaint setting right in Woodland? EnKore Theater Company may be new to town, but they are certainly not
iOS 27 gives Camera app on iPhone three powerful new features
iOS 27 upgrades the iPhone’s Camera app in new ways, especially for users with AI-compatible models. Here’s what’s new for Camera in iOS 27.
Building the Capital Ecosystem Native Businesses Need
A Native-led CDFI is showing what happens when small-business lending receives relationship-based, culturally rooted support.
Trump slams his own Supreme Court appointees over mail ballot ruling
“These are not the people I interviewed,” the president fumed on social media, portraying the ruling as a personal betrayal.
Kenneth Walker III reflects on his impressive Chiefs debut performance
During his postgame press conference, Kenneth Walker III reflects on his impressive Kansas City Chiefs debut performance | @EdEastonJr
RFK Jr. returns to his roots
Kennedy will keynote a Children's Health Defense event, and hospitals are disappointed by GOP's rural health fund.
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 Paducah earns high-performance ratings by US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report recently recognized Baptist Health Paducah as a high performing hospital across a variety of categories.
Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings: Week 2 2026
Even after losing its starting quarterback, the Seattle Seahawks defense stood up and performed in Week 1. And the Cincinnati Bengals delivered a surprise . But it’s on to Week 2, and here are the fantasy football defense and special teams rankings for the 2026 season. It looks like there are offenses to fear in Week 2. Most notably, the Bears. So […] The post Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings: Week 2 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
University of Texas responds after GOP statewide candidate’s racist posts
The university said it is “proud to celebrate” all its students after posts by Bo French, GOP nominee for Texas railroad commissioner, that were condemned by members of both parties.
RxLogic and Epidaurus Health Bring Automated Prior Authorization Live on an Independent Adjudication Platform
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RxLogic, a leading technology company that performs fully compliant pharmacy benefit operations with easy, rapid implementations, and Epidaurus Health, an AI software company focused on prior authorization (PA) automation, today announces that the Epidaurus PA platform is live in production on RxLogic's adjudication rail, serving a shared pharmacy benefit manager client. AI-driven prior authorization now runs directly on Rx
Ke Huy Quan reflects on uncomfortable run-in with ‘well-known’ actor at 2023 SAG Awards
He took home an award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role during the event.
Xfinity and Comcast Business Services Now Available in Beaufort and Edisto, South Carolina
The latest company information, including net asset values, performance, holding & sectors weighting, changes in voting rights, and directors and dealings.
Science in Sport becomes Nike After Dark Tour nutrition partner
Science in Sport has announced a global partnership with Nike as the Official Performance Fuel & Hydration Partner of the Nike After Dark Tour.
Judge rejects adding Trump name to Kennedy Center as board weighs venue's future
A U.S. federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade.
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging ENPRO INC (NPO) This Year?
Here is how Enpro (NPO) and NTT (NTTYY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
How Philly-area businesses use employee bonuses to reward performance
Companies like Chickie's and Pete's and Werner Bus Lines use extra pay to incentivize employees to help the business do well, Gene Marks writes.
Businesses can now apply for NIH funding
RFK Jr. to speak at Children's Health Defense conference, how to protect your heart in outer space, and more health news
RUNC: Advaith Cheruvu - College of Arts and Sciences
The senior strives to make next-generation computing technologies more powerful and practical.
AROUND THE LAKES: Geneva Concerts unveils 2026-27 schedule
GENEVA — Geneva Concerts is celebrating 80 years in the community with its 2026-27 season lineup offering performances by Garth Fagan Dance, the Syracuse Orchestra, and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Supermassive black hole winds are 100 times more powerful than scientists thought
Astronomers have discovered that winds from a supermassive black hole are about 100 times more powerful than previously thought. XRISM observations showed the resulting turbulence spreading roughly 300,000 light-years, extending far beyond the black hole’s host galaxy. The energy involved rivals several billion supernova explosions, revealing just how dramatically black holes can influence the space around them.
The shape behind the Einstein problem just revealed strange new physics
A mathematical shape famous for covering a surface without ever repeating has revealed an unexpected ability to twist light into unusual chiral patterns. The discovery could lead to new ways of controlling light, polarization, and advanced optical devices.
House Democrats add three seats to ‘Red to Blue’ target list
Democratic Party leaders had previously declined to promote Michigan activist William Lawrence, who has drawn attention for past social media posts.
FBI chief Kash Patel is set to face off with Democrats critical of his leadership at Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel is set to return to Capitol Hill for an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Southern Indiana riverfront project risks losing $6.5M in state funding
Indiana officials may pull $6.5 million from the Jeffboat redevelopment if the $1 billion Jeffersonville project fails to show progress by mid-November.
Preston County school board honors Aurora School educators for top statewide science assessment scores
AURORA, W.Va. — The Preston County Board of Education officially recognized Aurora School Principal Mandy White and science and social studies teacher Kathy Cline for their students' performance on the
Peculiar land bridge separates a pair of colorful lakes in Patagonia
A 2020 astronaut photo shows the unusual point where two contrastingly colored Patagonian lakes meet. The duo was originally a single body of water but was split by a narrow land bridge.
Black Caucus launches effort to boost voting among Black, rural and young voters in midterms
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign to engage lower-propensity voters in key districts before the midterm elections
Lender’s bet on Fifth Third Center pays off with occupancy bump
Since its lender took over, the building has signed new tenants and seen existing ones increase space.
Who's performing at The Big E? Here are the shows you don't want to miss
The Big E is jam-packed with live entertainment across three stages, with acts ranging from local singers to household names. Here's the 2026 schedule.
Max Miller’s challenger launches attack ad based on domestic violence allegations
Democrat Brian Poindexter said that accusations against the Ohio Republican have become “a very prominent topic” in the race.
Premier League Team of the Week: Our Best XI
Our Premier League Team of the Week returns after another weekend of drama, standout performances and decisive moments across the division.FromDavid Raya’s crucial penalty save for Arsenal to Domini...
How Afghan Women Are Rebuilding Reproductive Health Care
In remote villages, family health houses offer life-saving care to mothers and children, from vaccinations to high-risk deliveries.
Stephen Colbert tries to get 'Late Show' staff jobs in Emmy acceptance speech
"If you like the comedy tonight, my old writers wrote it."
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing
Dyslexic Funk performs at Artisan Crossing in Union city on Saturday night, the final of this year’s series of free concerts at the venue.
007 First Light On Switch 2 Delayed Until March 2027
The move will help tighten up performance, IO Interactive says
Everforth (EFOR) Lands $30M Pentagon Health Deal But Growth Questions Persist
On August 11, Everforth (NYSE:EFOR) said its federal segment, Everforth ECS, had won a four-year, $30 million contract to support the Defense Health Agency’s technology modernization program. The deal lands less than two weeks after Everforth’s July 29, second-quarter report showed revenue, net income, and margins all landing above the high end of management’s own […]
SCIENCE IN SPORT NAMED OFFICIAL PERFORMANCE FUEL AND HYDRATION PARTNER FOR NIKE AFTER DARK TOUR
/PRNewswire/ -- US Statement "Science in Sport is the Official Performance Fuel & Hydration Partner of the Nike After Dark Tour, a series of seven iconic...
Diablo IV Switch 2 Performance And Resolution Officially Revealed
Blizzard also details Switch 2 features, net requirements & more
Sheryl Lee Ralph calls ‘Abbott Elementary’ the ‘only real comedy’ nominated at the Emmys
Sheryl Lee Ralph calls ‘Abbott Elementary’ the ‘only real comedy’ up for Outstanding Comedy Series at this year’s Emmy Awards.
Perfect game, career highs in PFF grades against Bowling Green
Sports reporter Logan Moseley recaps PFF grades from some of Nebraska's most notable players in their night match against Bowling Green.
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act
The technology industry is urgently warning about the potential harm of artificial intelligence, but political inaction in Washington poses a challenge
Who Should Replace Landon Dickerson on Eagles O-Line?
After a dreadful Week 1 performance against Washington, the Philadelphia Eagles announced guard Landon Dickerson will be placed on Injured Reserve
Overture Center expands accessibility options for arts audiences
MADISON, Wis. — The Overture Center is expanding accessibility options to help more people enjoy performances and other arts events at the downtown venue.
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.
Eagles O-Lineman headed to injury reserve after mixed performance
The Eagles will have to play without Landon Dickerson for some time moving forward.
Celebrate the 25th Oktoberfest Southlake with great food, entertainment, and a Bavarian spirit!
The 25th Oktoberfest Southlake offers FREE, family-friendly fun from October 16 – 18 at Southlake Town Square.
WATCH: Saints’ head coach Kellen Moore recaps short comeback loss against Lions, Tyler Shough’s second-year start and defensive performance
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WGNO) – The Saints dropped their season opener on the road at the Detroit Lions. It was a slow start for the offense, being down 21-0 before coming alive late in the second-half jump-started by running back Kendre Miller. The Saints eventually tied the contest in regulation and after a missed 62-yd […]
Performance Foodservice becomes first western Massachusetts Purple Heart business
Performance Foodservice in Springfield became the first company in western Massachusetts to be designated a Purple Heart Business.
Coast business owner feels the strain of high gas prices
For Alan Haberman, filling up is part of the job. But as gas prices rise across the Coast, he said every trip is costing his turf management business more.
Coast business owner feels the strain of high gas prices
For Alan Haberman, filling up is part of the job. But as gas prices rise across the Coast, he said every trip is costing his turf management business more.
Gavin Newsom says he won’t run for president if Kamala Harris does
The pair share deep roots in California politics.
Newsom says he won't run for president if Harris does
Newsom's effective yield to Harris diminishes the possibility of a 2028 showdown between two of California’s most powerful political figures.
Morning Mingle
Dothan's director of performing arts Clay Dempsey shares all that is coming up at the city's premier entertainment venues.
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.
Kennedy Center faces ‘fiscal collapse’ unless Trump’s name returns
Leaders at the Kennedy Center warn that the arts institution faces certain “fiscal collapse” and could close within days. CNN’s Sunlen Serfaty reports on a proposal linking President Trump’s fundraising help to restoring his name to the building.
Earth May Be Harboring a Hidden Stash of Water, Up to 1,800 Miles Below The Surface
A breakthrough in the mystery.
Daniel Farke: It was a top-class performance
Leeds United made it four unbeaten to start the Premier League campaign with a convincing 4-1 victory over Newcastle United under the lights at Elland Road.Riding the momentum and scoring three first ...
Dave McCormick and John Fetterman press Trump administration for answers on health funding cuts
In an Aug. 25 letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr., the senators requested a briefing on the decisions and expressed concern over the impacts of abruptly ending health research projects.
High Flying ‘Train’ a Crowd Favorite
On Saturday, at the Orleans County Fair, fans were treated to three motocross performances featuring local, Christian Poutree (seen far right). The highlight of the event was The Train, with
Cooper DeJean reacts to disappointing performance despite Eagles win
Cooper DeJean addressed his struggles following Philadelphia's narrow Week 1 win.
Lodi Grape Festival lineup features local talent
The Lodi Grape Festival will once again showcase a diverse lineup of entertainers, including several local performers.