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‘Technology issue’ impacts payroll for Novant Health employees
Several employees have contacted WBTV, concerned about whether they will receive their pay.
CMS delays $50B rural health award announcements
State leaders are still waiting to learn their second-year Rural Health Transformation Program allocations as federal officials delay the announcement.
NFL connects with small business eyeing Super Bowl LXI contracts
More than 100 small business owners gathered in Inglewood on a recent Tuesday night looking to land work tied to Super Bowl LXI.
Winners announced for Eau Claire Chamber’s Bravo to Business Awards
The awards were presented on Nov. 5, 2026.
‘Live Well Community Fair’ bringing free health resources to Claude Tuesday
The Live Well Community Fair is bringing free health resources to Claude residents Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Galaxy SmartTag 3 hits Samsung online store as single tracker or four-pack
Samsung’s latest generation of item trackers for Galaxy devices is available online in two colors, starting at $29. Samsung announced...
Longtime Ann Arbor breakfast staple closes
A roundup of local food, drink and restaurant news.
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada
Scientists discovered an unknown baby right whale off Canada. They say it's a cause for joy
Scientists who study whales are heartened by an unexpected discovery of a baby right whale off Canada
Class action lawsuit alleges Anna’s House underpaid hundreds of workers
Twelve employees from four different locations have filed to join the case alleging Anna's House underpaid hundreds of workers.
Humana boosts forecast, capping strong quarter for insurers
Medical and pharmacy costs grew slower or at the same rate Humana expected.
Meta pauses new business terms that would let it crawl publishers’ websites
Meta has paused new business terms that would have let it crawl publishers’ websites, after a backlash from publishers, courts and regulators.
Democrats’ big victory comes with a catch for Illinois
Democrats are celebrating their return to power in Congress, but the retirement of senior Illinois lawmakers raises questions about the state's influence in Washington.
Another developer pitches a Chicago home for the Bears
Related Midwest proposes a new Chicago Bears stadium at the former U.S. Steel South Works site, but the team remains focused on Arlington Heights and Indiana.
Opinion: Illinois raised what insurers must pay behavioral health providers. Many won’t collect it.
A meaningful share of the money insurers must pay will be left on the table. Here's why.
Want to Live a Longer, Healthier Life? Science Says Just Read More Books
Reading books makes you smarter, less stressed, and helps you live longer, so here are practical ways to make reading a part of your life.
Legendary punk rock band to reunite for 50th anniversary, first tour in 11 years
The group originally broke up in the 1980s.
Star Ratings lawsuits are piling up: What you need to know
A court ruling that boosted Clover Health's Medicare Advantage star ratings continues to ripple across the program.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Wall Street sees biggest market cap drop ever
Jane King has these stories and more from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Georgianomics: Business and Georgia’s blue wave
In a special election edition of Georgianomics, we break down what the results could mean for business.
AMPLIFIED: Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas entertainment
FOX5's Dani Masten breaks down her week in Las Vegas entertainment on FOX5 Amplified.
AMPLIFIED: Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas entertainment
FOX5's Dani Masten breaks down her week in Las Vegas entertainment on FOX5 Amplified.
AMPLIFIED: Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas entertainment
FOX5's Dani Masten breaks down her week in Las Vegas entertainment on FOX5 Amplified.
AMPLIFIED: Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas entertainment
FOX5's Dani Masten breaks down her week in Las Vegas entertainment on FOX5 Amplified.
AMPLIFIED: Go behind the scenes of Las Vegas entertainment
FOX5's Dani Masten breaks down her week in Las Vegas entertainment on FOX5 Amplified.
Flooded Las Vegas valley business points to clogged storm drain, neighboring encampment
A Las Vegas business faces over $100,000 in flood damage after debris from a nearby homeless camp allegedly clogged a storm drain
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center brings emergency room technology to rural EMS crews
The Next Generation 9-1-1 pilot program gives rural emergency medical services (EMS) crews access to technology
One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance
Students at University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus hold rock concert
Las Vegas Arts District business owners say storm drain construction is cutting into sales
Business owners in the Arts District say storm drain work along Charleston Boulevard is driving away customers.
“It spreads like a disease:” Nurse explains violence as public health issue
A Stormont Vail nurse shares why violence is a public health issue in a free webinar Nov. 10.
South Park Middle School science teacher wins Bubbl’r National Teacher of the Year
South Park Middle School science teacher Kimberly Loeper won the 2026 Bubbl’r National Teacher of the Year contest, earning a $10,000 prize for the school.
This weekend in sports: College hoops, state swim meet, volleyball home finales, on-ice showdowns
The college basketball seasons tip off with both Universities hitting the home hardwood Friday and Saturday. Plus, the state’s best swimmers dive into the Bartlett Pool, UAA and UAF host their home finales for volleyball, Fairbanks and Kenai square off on the ice in Soldotna, Anchorage has two games at the Sullivan Arena and both college hockey programs hit the road.
“It spreads like a disease:” Nurse explains violence as public health issue
A Stormont Vail nurse shares why violence is a public health issue in a free webinar Nov. 10.
Las Vegas Arts District business owners say storm drain construction is cutting into sales
Business owners in the Arts District say storm drain work along Charleston Boulevard is driving away customers.
CMS freeze on health insurance exchange brokers lifted by court
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services argued that suspending new marketers was necessary to fight fraud.
Kennedy talks rural and tribal healthcare during Bismarck visit
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pledged $1 billion for the Indian Health Service in Bismarck on Thursday as he discussed rural and tribal health care.
Free Madison conference to focus on mental health among youth of color
The BIPOC Mental Health Coalition of Dane County is hosting its first Youth BIPOC Mental Health Conference on Nov. 7 at the Center for Black Excellence and Culture.
Movie screening in Midway to help Versailles business reopen
Filmmaker Michael Gilkison shot scenes for “Sandy Wedge” inside Wilson’s.
LSCP celebrates Marquette County small businesses
The LSCP recognized Superior Solar, 906 Family Dentistry, Mount Shasta, Dukes Farm and Aland Cook from Forsyth Forward
Elm Avenue construction affects businesses south of Hastings Southeast roundabout
Quality First Hail & Auto Spa and Miscues Sports Bar and Grille have relied on dedicated customers, who have helped them navigate through the construction on Elm Avenue.
Sarasota Police survey downtown business owners on parking
Business owners say parking problems have cost them money and customers.
‘Maybe it’s a hint to your boyfriend that you should get engaged’: Room 56 and DT Entertainment group holding a wedding expo
Vendors at the event can help you with your wedding needs like photography and even honeymoons.
Time change could impact mental health as days grow shorter, psychiatrist warns
While many people welcomed an extra hour of sleep when daylight saving time ended Sunday, a Mississippi psychiatrist said the seasonal transition can bring challenges for mental health.
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce holds 13th annual Small Business Expo
Hundreds of people attended the 13th annual Small Business Expo Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sioux City Convention Center, an event held by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
What Phoenix-area business owners say happened after buying 'risk-free' Facebook ads
On Your Side’s Christine Stanwood reports how she received messages from business owners asking for their money back from the person running the group.
D51 students explore health care careers at St. Mary’s Hospital
Dozens of local high school students got a hands-on look at health care careers, including opportunities that do not require a four-year degree
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. visits Bismarck, discusses transformation for rural health care in North Dakota
Statewide leaders gathered with the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary to discuss health care in North Dakota.
Flu Cases Surge Early in Louisiana: Health Experts Explain Vaccine Science
Flu Cases Surge Early in Louisiana: Health Experts Explain Vaccine Science
Flu Cases Surge Early in Louisiana: Health Experts Explain Vaccine Science
Flu Cases Surge Early in Louisiana: Health Experts Explain Vaccine Science
Mercer County students showcase STEM talents at annual county-wide science fair
Students from across Mercer County put their scientific curiosity on display Thursday at the Mercer Mall in Bluefield for the annual Mercer County Public Schools County-Wide Science Fair.
Political newcomer Kevin Pflager defeats two-term Bellevue Mayor Rusty Hike
Kevin Pflager, a 30-year-old political newcomer, defeated two-term incumbent Mayor Rusty Hike in the Bellevue mayoral election.
Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera
Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The first question asks why the buyer chose the iPhone Duo now, with answers like "I wanted to try Apple's first foldable," "It was an impulse purchase," and "I expect smartphone prices to increase".
Downtown Augusta business owners describe effects of Broad Street construction
Construction on Broad Street downtown is continuing, with paving between 13th and 15th streets expected to finish this week and the full project still set to finish by February.
RFK Jr. discusses tribal health in Bismarck
One of President Trump’s cabinet members visited North Dakota today to discuss Native American health.
WECT INVESTIGATES: Supply business owners face criminal charges, civil complaints over missing headstones
Two Bladenboro residents have been charged with felony obtaining property by false pretenses.
Veteran's Health Fair provides free health screenings for veterans
The veterans health fair kicked off in d'Iberville this morning.
New Gastonia youth behavioral center to offer mental health support, substance-use prevention
Facility to offer mental, emotional help to children & adolescents
Shopping center near Foundry Park sells for $67.8M after healthcare revamp
Chicago-based Novak Development sold the Webster Place shopping center for nearly $68 million after landing an Advocate Health facility as a major tenant.
What’s next for Caddo Parish sports complex after voters reject $60M bond?
Caddo Parish voters reject a $60M bond for a proposed $70M sports complex. Local leaders react, citing misinformation and urgency over regional population loss.
Connor Shaw’s nonprofit partners with Prisma Health to expand CPR education
Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw’s nonprofit, HRTHUDL, is partnering with Prisma Health to expand CPR education, raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and increase access to automated external defibrillators, or AEDs.
Prisma Health partners with HRTHUDL for CPR education and increasing access to AEDs
Prisma Health partners with HRTHUDL for CPR education and increasing access to AEDs
WECT INVESTIGATES: Supply business owners face criminal charges, civil complaints over missing headstones
Two Bladenboro residents have been charged with felony obtaining property by false pretenses.
Stellantis asks parts makers for deeper visibility into supply chain
The request for "Tier-N" visibility matches policies at General Motors and other competitors as the industry experiences more frequent factory disruptions.
South Park Middle School science teacher wins Bubblr national award
Kimberly Loeper, a science teacher at South Park Middle School, won the Bubblr 2026 National Teacher of the Year award Thursday.
Federal Opportunity Zone expansion to drive housing, business growth in Cape Girardeau
A major federal designation is expected to bring new investment, housing and business growth to Cape Girardeau starting in 2027.
Infirmary Health opens OB-GYN clinic in Millry
Ashley Moore and Dr. Sharon Bush-Coaxum discuss how the clinic came about and the services that will be offered.
South Park Middle School science teacher wins Bubblr national award
Kimberly Loeper honored at Oshkosh school; company also awards $10,000 for school resources
Evernorth earnings boosted by specialty business as PBM evolves
Cigna raised its earnings guidance even as it weathers weaker results from its Express Scripts pharmacy benefit manager.
Health department warns of potential measles exposure at several Middle Tennessee locations. Here’s what to know
The health department noted that while the case currently poses no broad threat to the general public, the individual was in public areas across Middle Tennessee during their infectious period over the past week.
Medline lays off 300, separately unwinding hospital bed business amid recall
The layoffs come at a time when the company is producing strong financial results and plans on 2027 price hikes to pay for rising expenses from inflation.
Health Corner: Lung Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Bobby Tullos
When it comes to lung cancer, early detection can truly mean the difference between life and death.
Meet the Authors: 'Mississippi Politics' by Andy Taggart and Jere Nash
A book co-authored by Andy Taggart and Jere Nash features political history in the state of Mississippi from 2006 to the mid-2020s.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Train show, true crime tour and live music set for first weekend of November
Train show, true crime tour and live music planned across the region
UVA Health sees flu cases increase as season starts early
Dr. Costi Sifri says a vaccine can help prevent the flu, and an early start does not necessarily mean an early end.
Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has
MacRumors has confirmed that the A18 chip in Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is paired with 8GB of RAM. MacRumors has confirmed that the A18 chip in Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is paired with 8GB of RAM.
Former Gamecock QB Connor Shaw talks recovery, heart health advocacy
Former South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw recently sat down with WIS to reflect on his recovery and discuss his statewide advocacy work, just over a year after surviving sudden cardiac arrest.
Junior Achievement of Georgia to induct 2 business laureates Nov. 6
Junior Achievement of Georgia will induct Lowell Kronowitz and Stratton Leopold into its Business Hall of Fame on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt, said Craig Tootle, the organization’s director of development and volunteer partnerships.
Former employee arrested after theft investigation at Paducah business
Investigators say they were called to James Marine on Clark’s River Road to investigate the disappearance of several high-end tools.
UMC Health System earns national AMA recognition for physician well-being
American Medical Association has recognized UMC Health System as a national leader in physician wellness.
Gov. Whitmer issues executive directive protecting reproductive health data
The directive instructs departments and agencies to conduct a comprehensive review of all policies that relate to the collection, maintenance, and storage of reproductive health care data.
Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition
A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year.
Iowa Department of Health and Human Services releases measles exposure alert in Osage
The exposure occurred at the Mitchell County Regional Health Center.
Warby Parker Seemingly Spilled The Beans On Google's Android XR Smart Glasses Launch
"Intelligent Eyewear" is apparently only a week away.
DTE Energy selling Vantage business for $3 billion to focus on electric, gas utility growth
The Detroit-based company announced it reached an agreement to sell nearly all of DTE Vantage, except EES Coke, to institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s Global Infrastructure group.
Memorial Health System announces virtual urgent care service for MOV region
Memorial Health System (MHS) has announced MemorialCareNow, a virtual urgent care service, is now available to patients in Ohio and West Virginia.
ECU Health recognized for work reducing physician burnout
The Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program recognized ECU Health for fostering a supportive workplace for physicians.
Open for Business: Stanley Steemer does more than clean carpets
This segment is sponsored by Stanley Steemer.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Re-elected official's health scare before elections
Alan Jackson has a health scare before the elections.
Washington voters pass initiative to ban transgender girls in girls’ sports
The first of its kind in Washington state, the initiative requires all girls looking to participate in sports to undergo medical testing — through a genital exam, a hormone test or a chromosome test — before being able to participate on a girls school sports team.
After denying sale plans, Mark Walter seeks $3B for Cadillac F1 team: report
The potential sale is the latest in a series of moves by Walter to pare back his sprawling sports holdings amid scrutiny of his financial businesses.
Suspect arrested in $250,000 Home Depot fraud investigation
A suspect was arrested on Monday following an investigation into a fraudulent business scheme that resulted in more than $250,000 in losses to The Home Depot, police said.