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How Much Red Meat Should You Eat a Week? Dietitian Reveals Answer
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her weekly recommendation for healthy red meat consumption.
This week in stadium concert history: July 26-Aug. 1
Following the sunset season for the concrete cathedral in Orchard Park, WIVB takes a weekly look back at nearly 50 concerts played in the stadium’s 53 years. July 26-Aug. 1 July 26, 1974: Emerson, …
Will you power down your PS5 for a week in protest of Sony's all-digital future? A new petition encourages you to pull the plug on PlayStation
Players will not accept the all-digital future posited by PlayStation as a new petition aims to show the company strength in consumer unity.
Angry PlayStation Fans Propose PS5 Blackout in Protest of Sony's Disc Decision
Unplug your consoles for a week in August
MLB rumors: Major trade candidate could miss rest of 2026 with injury; Nationals taking calls on CJ Abrams
The trade deadline is barely a week away
Stray Kids to drop digital album ahead of new EP
K-pop boy band Stray Kids is set to release a digital album, "SKZ-REPLAY 2026 Pt.1," on Aug. 1, as part of a weeklong run of content leading up to...
Traverse City teacher sets sail on Great Lakes research boat
A science teacher at The Pathfinder School was one of two Michigan teachers selected for a week-long trip aboard the Environmental Protection Agency's largest research vessel traveling across Lake Superior.
Its AI agent spent days hacking a company, but sources say OpenAI did not notice for a week
The OpenAI agent that broke into tech firm Hugging Face went on a dayslong hacking spree that OpenAI didn't notice until well after the threat was contained and the FBI was alerted, according to people familiar with the investigation.
Out & About: A weekly guide to live and local entertainment
Thursday, July 23 Music
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, July 23-26 » Nashua Ink Link
Mi-Me-Ma-Mo-Music - altogether now (we're warming up for a weekend of great music!)
A week with the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2: Big, bright and sometimes helpful
We've had Samsung's latest Ultra smartwatch for about a week, and here are our first impressions.
A Week of Smoky Skies Across North America
Brown carbon, emitted by wildland fires and tracked over the span of a week in July 2026, worsened air quality in parts of the U.S. and Canada.
2nd flood in a week in Gallup damages businesses
GALLUP, N.M. (KRQE) – Residents in Gallup are cleaning up the aftermath left by floods covering entire streets. City leaders said they haven’t seen a storm like this in years. Those waters ha…
Gardening is linked to a longer life. Here’s how it helps your body.
Even a few sessions a week can provide moderate exercise, sensory stimulation, stress relief, and a stronger sense of purpose.
British prosecutors charge a man with murder in death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror.
The New York Times
Packing light is a science, and if you're the list-making type, the 5-4-3-2-1 method is a great place to start. Here’s what it suggests for a weeklong trip: https://nyti.ms/4ffe1pc
How much should fantasy managers trust Browns RB Quinshon Judkins?
Quinshon Judkins is entering Year 2 as the Browns’ franchise running back. After an up-and-down rookie year, is he a week fantasy starter?
Ubisoft Celebrates 3 Million Sales for Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Promises New Game+ Content
Exactly a week after the game crossed the two-million-sales mark—in less than 24 hours, no less—Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced has officially sold three million units. Black Flag Resynced has also managed fairly decent player retention, with SteamDBstill reporting...
Bellingham celebrates Pride with parade, entertainment
Crowds gathered for the fifth pride resurgence event in Bellingham A parade and festival on Sunday capped a weekend of celebrating Pride in Bellingham. The parade hit the ground running at 11 a.m.…
Entertainment: Air Quality Dependent, A Weekend of Fun Awaits
Frida Fest, Armeniasn Fest and Incredible Indian Festival promise a diverse weekend of cultural experiences.
Reading Science Center receives $10,000 grant for Sisters in STEM program
The Reading Science Center has received a $10,000 grant from the American Association of University Women (AAUW) to support its Sisters in STEM program, an initiative designed to encourage girls to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The grant was awarded by AAUW through the organization’s Reading Branch. Sisters in STEM is a weekly program […]
Reading Science Center gets $10,000 grant for STEM program
Will support a weekly hands-on STEM program for girls
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era
(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.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?
Maine Democrats criticize GOP Sen. Susan Collins after fatal ICE shooting of motorist in the state
A federal immigration agent fatally shot a motorist just south of Maine's largest city on Monday, the second time in a week that ICE has used deadly force on American soil and at least the ninth death since President Donald Trump began his immigration crackdown.
Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 specs leak with Snapdragon chip, 800 mAh battery
Ahead of their debut in just over a week, yet another leak details the full specs of Samsung’s Galaxy Watch...
Celtic starting XI to face Sporting CP
Celtic are in action tonight when they take on Sporting CP in the latest of their pre-season matches.The game follows a week at a training camp in Portugal, and Martin O’Neill’s side will be hopin...
LeBron James Rumors: Free Agency Decision Could Be Coming Soon
The LeBron James rumors have run the NBA offseason for more than a week now. The entire league is on hold as the greatest player to ever play the sport makes his decision. The spotlight is on, but for how long? The King appears to be getting closer to making a final decision, and his […] The post LeBron James Rumors: Free Agency Decision Could Be Coming Soon appeared first on Stadium Rant.
Collingswood’s vibrant downtown needs a weekday evening boost, business owners say
Haddon Avenue is hopping during the day. But restaurant owners say the dinner scene is losing out, perhaps because Collingswood, unlike some neighboring areas, is dry.
Former Lakers Legend Explains LeBron James Problems Teams Must Accept
LeBron James has been the biggest free agent this offseason. Over a week since the free agency opened, the league has yet to know the 41-year-old’s next destination after he left the Los Angeles Lakers. With several teams in the hunt, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, Golden State Warriors, and Miami Heat, a former Lakers legend […] The post Former Lakers Legend Explains LeBron James Problems Teams Must Accept appeared first on HEAVY.
Michigan State to face Gonzaga in heavyweight non-conference battle
The Spartans and Bulldogs will give basketball fans a gift a week before Christmas.
Mitch McConnell releases health update, says he is ‘regaining’ strength
The Republican senator has been absent from Congress during a weeks-long hospitalisation, spurring party concern.
This Philly business started by making dinners for doctors. Now it’s selling thousands of meals a week.
Meal kit companies have struggled to retain customers. Home Appétit is competing in a different league of food delivery.
A day in the life of Chipotle's COO, who visits a dozen stores a week
Jason Kidd usually visits three or four stores a day and is on the road three days a week.
Timberwolves’ Projected LeBron James Contract Offer Revealed By Top Insider
The Minnesota Timberwolves are hearing all about how sweet reunions are. That hasn’t stopped them from lining their cards in hopes to sign the NBA’s hottest free agent. For over a week, the NBA world has (impatiently) been waiting for LeBron James to make a free agency decision. After James told the Los Angeles Lakers he […] The post Timberwolves’ Projected LeBron James Contract Offer Revealed By Top Insider appeared first on HEAVY.
Victor Marx defeats Barb Kirkmeyer as Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary crosses finish line
Republican Victor Marx won Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nomination on Thursday after maintaining a razor-thin lead over state Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer for more than a week as county clerks finished reporting final, unofficial vote totals. Marx, a missionary leader and first-time candidate, will face Democratic nominee Attorney General Phil Weiser in November for the office held […]
Victor Marx wins GOP nod for governor, will face Democrat Phil Weiser in November
The GOP primary remained too close to call for over a week, but Marx emerged victorious by about 2,500 votes.
World Wide Technology Raceway Welcomes the Super Fair July 31-Aug. 8
MADISON, Ill. (July 8, 2026) – World Wide Technology Raceway will transform into the Super Fair by Kissel Entertainment July 31–Aug. 8, bringing more than a week of carnival thrills and family entertainment to the Metro East. The Super Fair will fill the raceway with one of the area’s largest traveling midways, featuring more than...
Students get hands-on science education during Camp Invention
COLUMBIANA – Students of Heartland Christian School in Columbiana recently spent a week experiencing what it is like to create a product, develop a proposal and market the product. The students in grades two through six participated in Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer STEM camp designed to make innovation fun. Camp Invention is one […]
Students get hands-on science education during Camp Invention
COLUMBIANA – Students of Heartland Christian School in Columbiana recently spent a week experiencing what it is like to create a product, develop a proposal and market the product. The students in grades two through six participated in Camp Invention, a nationally recognized summer STEM camp designed to make innovation fun. Camp Invention is one […]
Google announces August 12 event for Pixel 11 and Pixel Watch 5
Made by Google 2026 is officially taking place on Wednesday, August 12. This is a week earlier compared to last year...
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak nearly quadruples in a week, reaching over 700 cases, 38 hospitalizations
PlayStation Crawls Back To Social Media After Disc-Killing Announcement
PlayStation abandoned social media for nearly a week after it announced it would no longer make new discs soon. Now it's back, and gamers are still mad.
Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health
Mobility coach Dana Santas shows how integrating resistance training into a weekly fitness regimen can benefit women’s heart health.
Boonville-Oneida County Fair Returns July 28
The Boonville-Oneida County Fair will soon bring families and visitors together for its 138th year with a week of exhibits, rides and live entertainment.
One of my favourite weeks of the year is here: Summer Games Done Quick 2026 begins and anyone with a passing interest in games should dip in
Running from 5th July 5 until 12th July, Summer Games Done Quick is a week-long video game speedrunning marathon raising money for Doctors Without Borders.
Retiree in Newark spends $150 a week on groceries: food budget
John Goldstein, a 75-year-old retiree in New Jersey, says he still eats well even as he budgets to manage rising health costs.
Joe Heller: Cartoonist's views of news - Fireworks politics, birthright citizenship, it's HOT, wide open spaces
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid off in July 2013. He still draws several cartoons a week and distributes them through his own syndicate. Through Heller Syndication, his cartoons regularly appear in more than 400 newspapers, making him the most successful...
What to know about cyclosporiasis as Michigan health officials investigate 300+ cases in outbreak
Over 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported within a week in Southeast Michigan, and Michigan health officials are investigating.
Long Reads for the Long Weekend
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Happy Fourth of July weekend! As has been a tradition of mine going back to the beginning of the EntStrategyGuy website, I’m sharing my favorite long reads of the last year, like I did in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, and 2025. Let’s dive right in! Subscribe “Different Prices for the Same Ride: How Uber and Lyft Use AI to Get More Money Out of You“ by Derek Kravitz in Consumer Reports I don’t think surveillance pricing, like the kind described in this brilliant Consumer Reports article, is long for the world—it’s toxically unpopular—but we’ll see if either party takes on this issue. If I ran a political party focused on affordability, I would focus on a few pro-consumer and pro-market policies: Banning non-compete agreements. Ending surveillance pricing Eliminating junk fees (read more here...) Ensuring “right to repair” for consumer (and military!) products Capping excessive app store fees Stopping digital/algorithmic price-fixing tools. Preventing automatic subscription price increases. And more. If you want to fight inflation, there are a lot of great ways to do it quickly. Speaking of higher prices... “Secret Documents Show Pepsi and Walmart Colluded to Raise Food Prices Across the Economy“ by Matt Stoller in BIG Again, I think a political party should focus on lowering prices for consumers. And deals like this—Walmart making a deal/forcing Pepsi to offer the lowest prices at its stores and nowhere else—hypothetically lower prices at Walmart...but raise them everywhere else. “15 DUIs, still driving: California’s failure to take repeat drunk drivers off the road“ by Robert Lewis and Lauren Hepler in CalMatters CalMatters does terrific reporting in California, something the Golden State desperately needs more of, and this article is a great example of that. “PugLips: The next insanely popular thing you’ve never heard of…” by Simon Carless in Game Discover Co I thought that this parody article (and yes, it’s a parody, but I was definitely unsure at first) was hilarious and totally nailed how much tech/business journalism feels these days. Actually, three of my favorite articles this year were on hype in the video game industry, including Georg Zoller’s “The Video Game Industries Very Dark Night”—which I linked to recently and wrote a follow-up here—and Owen Mahoney’s “Derek Zoolander, Videogame Exec”. In particular, I like Mahoney’s focus on user experience as a guide to what trends will actually grab hold of customers. “The Matrix Lies“ by Evan Shapiro in Media War & Peace Evan Shapiro’s first person account of his experience with AI was hilarious. I think LLMs capabilities have significantly grown from last summer, and yet...my editor/researcher just had an abysmal experience using an LLM to do a quite basic task (which our LLM normally does each week) and the LLM made a mistake on every single data entry...along with seven different mistakes affecting twelve of the twenty or so entries, including mistakes that are explicitly spelled out in the prompt. That’s a brutal failure rate. Again, if you use AI/LLM for data collection, you need to take a lot of extra steps to verify and check the data. “Ghosts in the Balcony: A Cross-Country Trip to 58 Theaters Fighting to Survive“ by Matthew Frank in The Ankler I thought Matthew Frank’s pitch to head across America to visit theaters sounded insane aggressive at the time—at least it felt that way to someone a decade older than him; man, to be in your twenties again, am I right?—but I knew the result would be great. And it was, a terrific feature by a great young writer. Also, I loved Matthew’s recent article on who’s getting the precious few entry level jobs in Hollywood. (Hint: nepotism.) “Disney erased FiveThirtyEight“ and “Did Las Vegas get too greedy?” by Nate Silver in Silver Bulletin I love media history and analysis, and there’s no one better to get the history of FiveThirtyEight than from Nate Silver, who wrote about his personal experience in one of my favorite pieces from this year. I also loved Nate’s breakdown of what’s causing Vegas’ woes, but I’ll offer one criticism, summarized as “Might I suggest antitrust?” Many centrists/center-right/libertarian thinkers (Nate is self-described as the latter) often don’t consider consolidation or antitrust as factors in policy issues like housing, America’s military readiness, or, in this case, Las Vegas. Even if libertarians want to debunk antitrust/consolidation concerns, I’d love to read that debunking. In this case, Vegas is incredibly consolidated (though it also has been for a long time) and I’d have loved to read Nate at least contending with this factor, since he addresses almost every other potential factor for Vegas’ decline. “Why Microsoft’s Carbon Removal Pullback Is Such a Big Deal“ by Robinson Meyer in Heatmap News I’m a big supporter of carbon removal efforts, but this nascent industry faces a lot of headwinds, including this big move most recently. I think it’s clear that solar panels and batteries should be able to get the world to its carbon footprint goals, but effective carbon renewal remains necessary to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. “AI is killing the cheap smartphone“ by David Oks LLMs and AI will impact the world in ways we’re not ready for, and already, third world countries are seeing the prices of cheap cellphones skyrocket due to the cost of chips skyrocketing. This article by David Oks is a terrific breakdown. “100 Days of Madness: Netflix, Paramount, Warner and the Future of Hollywood“ by Wade Major at Hollywood Heretic Wade Major dove deep into Hollywood/streaming’s financials in this must read piece. Not that I agree with everything in this article (read my take on Warner Bros./Paramount here) but the analysis is top notch. I think many people discount how quality thinking, regardless of the argument/conclusion, will make you a better thinker. “Erased by the UFC: Frank Shamrock, The MMA GOAT of the 20th Century“ by Nate Wilcox in The MMA Draw Newsletter Growing up playing the UFC fighting game on the Dreamcast, Frank Shamrock was my favorite MMA fighter, and this history/tribute to him was great. Other Fun Reads “The Hardest Part Of History To Tell Is How It Felt“ by Craig Fehrman at Defector “Unmasking the Sea Star Killer“ by Craig Welch at bioGraphic “What Could Save the Industry? Fin-Syn“ by Richard Rushfield in The Ankler Alex Rollins Berg in Underexposed on movie bumpers, pillow shots, Disney trash cinema, cult films, and Casablanca. David H. Montgomery in YouGov’s The Surveyor on punctuation marks, condiments, dinosaurs, and comic strips and kids media. “How Medium finally pivoted its way to profitability“ and “Why the best journalists on YouTube are all former Vox employees“ by Simon Owens in Simon Owens’s Media Newsletter “It’s Not Just You, Netflix Shows Have Gotten Slightly Shorter: Here’s What the Data Says“ by Kasey Moore at What’s on Netflix “Numlock Awards: How Diane Warren became the biggest loser in Oscar history“ by Nathaniel Rakich and “Numlock Awards: The Oscar Bait era is over. The Oscar Chum era is here.” by Walt Hickey & Michael Domanico at Numlock Awards
Florida politics recap: Byron Donalds strengthens grip on GOP governor's race as rivals battle in court
It was a week of escalation in Florida politics: a governor's race lawsuit, new restrictions aimed at undocumented students, and a fresh legal fight over Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to label CAIR and other groups as terrorist organizations.
Yui-Gi-Oh Tournament Postponed Because Players Were Too Smelly
A card shop in Oregon had to suspend an even for a week because of reports of poor hygiene
'NCIS' shocker as Michael Weatherly returns as beloved Tony DiNozzo
What a week for "NCIS" universe. First, fans of the CBS mega-franchise were hit with the big news that Mark Harmon is bringing his iconic Gibbs character to every "NCIS:
No shower, no go: Oregon card shop halts Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments over player hygiene complaints
BEAVERTON (Oregon), July 1 — An independently owned card shop in Beaverton, Oregon, has suspended its Yu‑Gi‑Oh tournaments for a week after receiving multiple complaints and...
Quakes strain Venezuela’s health system
LA GUAIRA, Venezuela -- Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals getting overwhelmed by the injured and infectious diseases flaring in the disaster zone.
Card Shop Suspends Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments Over Smelly Players
An Oregon card shop has halted its Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments for a week after receiving multiple complaints and bad reviews due to smelly players.
'Supergirl' is a decent standalone movie — so why is everyone acting like it’s awful?
'Supergirl' has been in theaters for less than a week, and it seems everyone is quick to call it a failure after a disappointing opening weekend at the box office. But does it actually deserve the backlash it's receiving?
Love and Deepspace dev cancels new love interest amid fan backlash
A little over a week of intense fan backlash has resulted in the romance gacha game rolling back the announcement of Valko
L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Week 2026: Celebrating excellence
From 8 to 11 June 2026, UNESCO and the Fondation L’Oréal welcomed the five laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Awards to Paris for a week of exchanges, discovery
Munson Arts Festival Kicks Off July 11
Munson’s Arts Festival is set to bring a week of art, music and community events to the area.
Issues & Ale: It's Just Politics - Michigan’s Primary Election Preview (Jul. 29, 2026)
Join Michigan Public’s "It's Just Politics" co-hosts Zoe Clark and Rick Pluta and their guest panel of political experts for a preview of the upcoming Michigan Primary, less than a week before the election!
Photos: St. Louisans brought the love to PrideFest despite heat, ‘hateful’ political climate
As a weeklong heat wave settles on St. Louis, the city’s LGBTQ community was undeterred Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate the 46th annual PrideFest downtown.
Cool Desert Nights returns to Richland with classic car show, entertainment
RICHLAND, Wash. — One of Tri-Cities’ biggest events, Cool Desert Nights, returns to Richland with a weekend of classic cars, live entertainment, food and community events.
This Week's 10 Must-Read Stories on Women in Politics: Title IX Anniversary, AI's Anti-Women Bias and Ranked-Choice Voting Victories
Weekend Reading on Women’s Representation is a weekly compilation of stories about women’s representation in politics, on boards, in sports and entertainment, in judicial offices and in the private sector in the U.S. and around the world—with a little gardening and goodwill mixed in for refreshment! Published every Friday. —This week marked the 54th anniversary of Title IX. —As the Taliban approaches the five-year mark of its return to power this August, a rare protest in western Afghanistan last week laid bare both the brutality of its rule and the resilience of those living under it. —A woman will replace Eric Swalwell in California … but for not two more months. —A study of 133 AI systems found that 44 percent demonstrated gender bias, and more than a quarter showed both gender and racial bias. ... and more.
Has VAR become a lottery at the World Cup?
After a week of strange decisions many supporters have been left scratching their heads with VAR.
Rubio’s spin on the Iran MOU sounds different from Trump and Vance
For more than a week, America’s top diplomat was conspicuously quiet about something that would have seemed very much in his wheelhouse: a nascent agreement with Iran. But now Secretary of State Marco Rubio is speaking.
Travis Kelce's Journey: From Rookie to NFL Superstar and His Life with Taylor Swift
Travis Kelce is entering his 14th season in the NFL, all of which have been with the Kansas City Chiefs. After being selected No. 63 overall in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft by Kansas City, Kelce played only a single special teams snap as a rookie, in a Week 2 game against the Dallas Cowboys. The seven-time All-Pro has set all-time marks for the Chiefs, such as surpassing Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez's 10,940 career receiving yards (13,002) and passing three-time first-team All-Pro Priest Holmes' 83 total career touchdowns (85).
BIZNOTES: Three West Seattle business anniversaries
Three West Seattle businesses are celebrating anniversaries: CAPERS HOME: All month long, CAPERS (4525 California SW; WSB sponsor) has been holding their 41st anniversary sale, but there's less than a week left in June, so this is your last call to get in and shop! THE BEER JUNCTION TURNS 16: The Junction's beer shop is celebrating its ...
Scientists alarmed after two wildfires hit Greenland within a week
Researchers say it is ‘quite wild’ to see fires at such high northern latitudes happen so early in the year
Health concerns as Boyle Heights warehouse fire stretches into a week
Toxic air has covered the San Gabriel Valley and beyond at times, as the fire continues to burn and the wind shifts the pall in different directions.
Google Store Prime Day: Big deals on Pixel 10, Watch 4, Fitbit, & more
The Google Store is kicking off nearly a week of deals that coincide with Amazon Prime Day 2026. There are notable deals...
Apple Seeds iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 Second Betas to Developers
Apple today seeded the second betas of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 to developers for testing purposes, with the update coming a week after Apple released the first betas following the WWDC 2026 keynote. Registered developers can download the betas from the Settings app on the iPhone or iPad by going to the General section and selecting Software Update. iOS 27 introduces Apple's smarter version of Siri, Siri AI.
Monday morning observations about JJ Wetherholt, Masyn Winn
Folks, I don’t think I got it today. I spent all of Thursday getting ready for a weekend trip, of course not giving myself enough time to do everything I wanted to do, so the entire day was hectic. I arrived at my destination that night, and then drank heavily for three straight nights. I […]
California state workers union warns of mass exodus with Newsom’s return to office order
California state workers are challenging a new mandate requiring them to return to the office four days a week starting July 1, as lawmakers advance a bill to ensure telework options.
Young performers to bring 'The Jungle Book' to life in Temple
The jungle will come alive on stage next Saturday as dozens of young performers present Disney's "The Jungle Book KIDS" at the Cultural Activities Center, showcasing a week of intensive
New Mercy digestive health institute aims to change GI care in Oklahoma
In a little over a week, the new Kathryn Ann Meinders Digestive Health Institute will open to patients. Mercy said it’s the only comprehensive GI health care center within a 500-mile drive.
City aims to build on Rugby World Cup legacy
Hundreds of women and girls in Brighton & Hove are now playing rugby on a weekly basis.
Series Preview: Padres kick off interleague matchup with Rangers
The San Diego Padres enter a weekend series with the Texas Rangers looking to maintain control of a wild card spot in a crowded National League playoff picture.
New York sports bettors beat the house -
For the first time since New York's online sports wagering went online in 2022, the operators posted a weekly loss for the period ending on June 14th
10 biggest questions for NBA offseason: Where will Giannis land? How do Spurs rebound? What's next for LeBron?
Less than a week after the Knicks won the title, we've already moved into free agency and trade mode
Joanna Stern spent one week with new Siri AI, and it’s very good
Joanna Stern spent a week testing iOS 27’s new Siri AI in a variety of ways, and her new video shares how it went.
Raskin demands full list of Trump medications, doctors’ names
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Report: Detroit Lions signing 4th UFL receiver in a week
The Detroit Lions are signing Lawrence Keys III, their fourth UFL receiver addition this week.
Entertainment: Juneteenth, Summerfest and a Weekend of Fun
Plus: Don't miss the pet walk.
Cold water changes your cells, and science says it only takes one week - Futura-Sciences
A daily dip in cold water might do more than jolt you awake. A study from the University of Ottawa suggests that a week of cold-water immersion can shift how cells protect and repair themselves, switching on a kind of internal cleanup crew. It is a striking finding, but also...
Father’s Day Car Show puts wheels in motion
BOISE — Gear up for a weekend with dad and check out the 23rd annual Father’s Day Car Show.
Scientists solve millipede mystery, and find they beat vertebrates onto land by 80 million years
"It took 10 people over a week just to find this one tiny 10-millimeter adult."
Wednesday links: Who’s the best player on the Steelers defense?
A weekly Steelers (and AFC North) links roundup).
Here’s How Many Days a Week To Move Your Body To Boost Longevity
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sports medicine doctor reveals how often you should move in order to live a healthier, longer life.
With 2 New Sports, Special Olympics To Get Underway
For the first time in years, thousands of athletes with disabilities are preparing to come together from across the country for a week of competition and much of it will be broadcast.
Can Bankova Muster Political Will to Make Institutional Reforms During War?
Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members.
With UFC fight night wrapped at the White House, days of breakdown and cleanup begin
The moment UFC fight night attendees were fully evacuated from the White House South Lawn and the Ellipse early Monday, crews began an extensive cleanup process, breaking down a massive production setup in an effort that is slated to take more than a week.
Topeka Renaissance Festival closes out weekend of entertainment
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Buehler, newcomers propel Padres over Orioles for series win
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It was a busy week across the Upstate, beginning with Primary Election Day and ending with some notable arrests and convictions. Here are some of the major stories you may have missed from this week.
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What Genres and Streamers Won 2025? And Who Lost? Plus Six Strategy Thoughts
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Okay, time for the tenth and final article in my ten-part series recapping 2025. As I wrote two articles ago, my barometer for whether these articles are worth writing/publishing is whether they yield strategic insights, and once again, every subsection in this article has a strategic takeaway (or two). Honestly, these are the most important takeaways, since I step back and look holistically at the streaming wars in 2025. After I declare which streamers won and lost the year and which genres won and lost the year, I have six bonus thoughts. If you’d like to review the whole series... You can find the film flops here and here. You can find the TV shows flops here and here. You can find the top films here. You can find the top TV shows here, here and here. Then I declared my winners and losers in various categories here. You can find my 2024 recaps here. You can find the 2023 recaps here and here. And my 2022, 2021 and 2020 are all stored here. Yeah, it’s halfway through the year, and I’m just finishing this series up now. This year, I tried to space things out to not clog up my writing calendar, plus I had to wait for Fallout to (finally) drop off the charts. Well, that ended up pushing this series wayyyyy too far back on the calendar. Oh well. Next year, the goal will be to finish this series in March, but frankly, I just need more staff to make that happen. So please subscribe. Or, if you’re an advertiser (movie studio, FYC firm, or other), please reach out. Subscribe Streamer of the Year: Netflix Honorable Mention: Paramount (and CBS) So, just last week, I wrote about how Netflix has lost seven of its top twelve scripted shows in the last year. And I shared two very dour looks at Netflix’s potential slowdown this year and last. Guess what? They’re still the number one streamer in America. In 2025, they dominated new streaming shows (even if most of those new hit shows aren’t coming back for future seasons), they had the two biggest films, and they had the top returning TV show by a mile. The world is complicated, nuanced and messy. There may be warning signs of a future Netflix slowdown, but in 2025, Netflix was still the number one streamer. Note what I didn’t say? That Netflix has “won” the streaming wars, because obviously the streaming wars are still ongoing and, more importantly, YouTube is still growing—so now YouTube has “won” the streaming wars?—while Netflix’s share of TV consumption has stalled out. Avoid simplistic talking points, especially if they’re constantly repeated and could fit on a bumper sticker. I had trouble picking the second-place streamer this year, because all of the candidates for second place—Prime Video, HBO Max, and Paramount+—had some hits, but no one stood out. Then I saw this update from Nielsen on the top shows on TV in the 2025-206 season. Sure enough, Netflix had five of the top ten shows! And they had ten of the top 31 shows and fifteen of the top fifty. But CBS/Paramount+ actually had more shows in the top thirty and the top fifty. Paramount+/CBS had twelve of the top thirty shows and nineteen of the top fifty. Let me emphasize that: CBS/Paramount+ had more top shows in the 2025-2026 season than Netflix. And this look was just for TV shows, not live sports, an arena Netflix barely plays in. Meanwhile, Paramount-Skydance’s market cap is a fraction of Netflix’s. That’s weird, right? Streaming Loser of the Year, TV… 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… ...what streamer lost the year in TV... …whether Netflix could win the title for “film” streamer too… …who won the Disney vs Warner Bros. battle for theaters… ...what TV genres won and lost the year... ...what film genres won and lost the year... ...what film genre people think is thriving on streaming but isn’t… …why F-BOSSS TV shows don’t hold the same sway in the 2020s… …what it means to “flop” as a film on streaming… …UK shows underperforming on streaming… And a lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you’d like to read more about why you should subscribe, please read this article about the Streaming Ratings Report, why it matters, why you need it, and why we cover streaming ratings best.
Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life
Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tracking more than 147,000 people for 30 years. That amount was linked to lower risks of death overall, particularly from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Combining strength workouts with aerobic exercise produced even stronger benefits.
Scientists found the strength training sweet spot for a longer life
Just 90–120 minutes of strength training a week may deliver some of the biggest long-term health rewards, according to a study tracking more than 147,000 people for 30 years. That amount was linked to lower risks of death overall, particularly from cardiovascular and neurological diseases. Combining strength workouts with aerobic exercise produced even stronger benefits.