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Sports on TV/radio listings: Oct. 28
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
Fulham vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Fixture History And Expected Lineups
It's crunch time for Pierre Sage at Crystal Palace, and what better way to ease the pressure than with a cup win over Fulham!
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In this photo provided by the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC), KMCC chairperson Kim Jong-cheol, center, speaks during a meeting at the government complex in Gwacheon, South Korea, Wednesday,
Early voting numbers in New York so far
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Welcome to PIX on Politics Daily with Dan Mannarino — where we break down the day’s political news, top headlines, and the issues that matter most to you through thoughtful, in-dept...
Science is hands-on for students during National Chemistry Week at Eastman
In recognition of National Chemistry Week, students from around the Tri-Cities got hands-on explorations of science Tuesday through a variety of fun and educational demonstrations at Eastman Chemical Co. in
Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher go at it again
Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the “woke” left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the second-term president.
Centene, Elevance, Oscar expand ACA footprints as others retreat
Far more counties have only one or two health insurance exchange carriers offering plans for 2027.
Cleveland Browns news: Breaking the Three Rivers Jinx
The latest Cleveland Browns news and notes from around the NFL in the October 28 edition of the Daily Dawg Chow.
Small businesses turning to risky cash advances to survive
Struggling small businesses are turning to costly merchant cash advances for quick capital, but high fees and daily payouts are driving many into debt.
Michigan Science Center plans new exhibits, from a VR gaming arena to an indoor treehouse
The Michigan Science Center plans to add an indoor treehouse, a children’s planetarium and a virtual reality gaming arena as part of a $5.5 million expansion of its exhibits.
Africa’s ‘unprecedented’ Ebola outbreak could reach UK, says top health official
Jean Kaseya, of the Africa CDC, warns of the illness spreading like Covid unless more funding is secured to increase preparedness and possible treatment
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's famous cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
Charleston Ballet debuts 'Legend of Mothman', about West Virginia's native cryptid
The Charleston Ballet debuted "The Legend of Mothman", a collaboration between Deborah Novak and choreographer Kim Pauley, Oct. 23, 2026, at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia. The 40-minute program featured dancers dressed in 1960s-inspired costumes and an original score by Charleston-native composer Matthew Jackfert, who hosts "Film Score Fridays" for West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
How data centers came to dominate politics in Maryland’s purplest county
Today, Frederick is home to Maryland’s only large-scale data center development, and its leaders are learning the hard way about the hazards of navigating the charged and changing politics of the industry, which critics decry for devouring energy, water and land.
The U.S. Attorneys Carrying Out Trump’s Election and Grievance Cases
Together, they have pursued cases against the president’s enemies and protesters and amplified false claims of widespread election fraud, often citing thin evidence.
Georgia Renaissance Festival continues with themed Fall Fling, After Dark fun
Georgia Renaissance Festival's Fall Fling returns with performances, jousting, a pub crawl and the Renaissance Festival After Dark.
Yankees news: Cam Schlittler for MVP campaign resumes
Cam Schlittler one of several Yankees up for awards; Jorge Posada feels unwelcome; some offseason predictions.
The Business Exit Strategy More Owners Should Be Talking About
Discover how employee ownership trusts (EOTs) offer business owners an alternative exit strategy that preserves company culture while realizing business value.
Michele Tafoya, NFL reporter turned Senate hopeful, toes the line on Trump
The former “Sunday Night Football” sideline reporter turned conservative podcaster is running for Senate in Minnesota.
What is the Rutgers quarterback situation entering Michigan game?
Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan suffered an injury in the previous game. Will be play vs. Michigan?
Former Seahawks' 3rd-round pick would make sense for Commanders
The Commanders should look to add a former Seahawks' third-round pick after Seattle traded for Quenton Nelson.
Jeff Crank and Jessica Killin share latest on campaigns, political analyst weighs in on tight race
Election day is soon, and the race for Colorado's Fifth Congressional District is tight.
Phillies Named as Fit for International Star in Free Agency
The Philadelphia Phillies could be among the teams to pursue an international star.
Good News for Celtic as Player Returns from Injury
There is some good news for Celtic as the player has made a return to training from injury.
MAHA’s midterm report card
It’s been just over two years since the rise of Make America Great Again, or MAHA. The movement united a coalition of moms, wellness influencers and voters across the political spectrum over concerns about chronic illness and childhood diseases. And when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over as Secretary of Health and Human Services, it seemed like MAHA would be front and center in Washington.But as we approach the midterm elections, has the Trump administration made good on the MAHA agenda? On today’s episode, we dig into what’s changed, what hasn’t and what that means for your health.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Karl-Anthony Towns responds to Mike Brown’s Knicks halftime challenge in a huge way
Knicks coach Mike Brown called out Karl-Anthony Towns.
Joey Ortiz discusses throwing error in Brewers’ Game 4 loss
Joey Ortiz discusses throwing error in Brewers’ Game 4 loss
Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades
The Minnesota Vikings are among the teams reportedly interested in Jonathan Taylor. Furthermore, with the Indianapolis Colts beginning their fire sale on Oct. 27 with the trades of DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, there’s a chance that the running back could be on the move.Nonetheless, the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter suggests […] The post Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades appeared first on HEAVY.
NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list
Midway through the season, we’ve already seen which players deserve a spot on your fantasy football roster and which players should get cut from the team. Let’s analyze which players should not be on your fantasy football roster for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers If you hadn’t dropped Lloyd before Week 7 in hopes […] The post NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Australia must ‘re-win the argument for democratic politics’ in wake of Haines incident, Alastair Campbell says
Tony Blair’s former spokesperson says attacks on UK MPs did not bring about lasting cultural change and overheated rhetoric quickly returned to politics
Living comfortably in Europe: How much net income do you need?
Living comfortably means different things to different people. Euronews Business calculated the monthly net household income needed to reach 150% of the national median which is the starting point of the upper-middle class benchmark.
Volunteer, 78, says Reform official likened her to Nazi collaborator for teaching asylum seekers English
Mair Godley claims Essex councillor Carl Johnson told her she was ‘facilitating the invasion’ by giving language lessons
Dolphins Predicted to Make Exciting Quarterback Move in Offseason
The Miami Dolphins have landed an exciting new prediction about their future at the quarterback position.
Paused humanities, social sciences PhD programs resume admissions with reduced capacity
Some departments warned that smaller doctoral cohorts could cut undergraduate course offerings.
Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season
When fans around the NHL think of the New Jersey Devils’ leading goal scorers, their mind likely goes immediately to Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, or even Jesper Bratt. Most people won’t immediately think of Arseni Gritsyuk, a second-year NHLer who made the move from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League last season, yet there he is. […] The post Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski explained why he had so much urgency to finish Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.Volkanovski finished Evloev via second-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 333 to defend his title for the second time during his second reign as the UFC featherweight champion.It was Volkanovski’s first finish since UFC 290 […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev appeared first on HEAVY.
Sports Extra: Wednesday, October 27
The first round of playoffs has come for football in southeast Minnesota!
Rays rally for dramatic World Series Game 4 12-inning win over Brewers to stave off elimination
Tampa Bay Rays staved off World Series elimination with a 4-3 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night that forced Game 5.
Nick Shirley criticizes California for political climate
(The Center Square) – Independent journalist Nick Shirley blasted California for its political climate and lack of fiscal accountability during an address Tuesday night near the University of Mississi...
Where Duke Basketball Lands in CBS Sports Top 101
Here is where the Duke Blue Devils' basketball program lands in the latest CBS Sports Top 100 and 1
Political Analysts Weigh Predictions for Midterm Elections
The National Journal Hotline hosts a panel in Washington, DC, examining the 2026 midterm elections, including race predictions and key contests to watch.
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future
The New York Yankees have a lot of major decisions to make, including what to do with aging DH Giancarlo Stanton. History has shown Stanton’s power helping the Yankees thrive and playing a major role in the 2024 MLB World Series appearance. Unfortunately, the aging process has diminished Stanton to see the Yankees losing faith […] The post Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future appeared first on HEAVY.
In last debate, governor candidates talk 'culture wars,' mental health
In their final debate, Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand discussed mental health access and their approach to “culture war” issues.
Devils trounce Stars in Connor Hellebuyck's debut
Connor Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 17 shots in his debut with the New Jersey Devils, helping them win their fourth straight game in a dominant 5-1 victory on the road against the Dallas Stars.
“I’m Struggling”: Erin Andrews Admits Health Concerns Over Demanding FOX NFL Schedule
Erin Andrews has worked FOX’s NFL sidelines for years, but the weekly grind appears to be taking a toll. The veteran reporter opened up about the physical strain of the network’s demanding schedule, admitting she is finding it hard to keep pace.
Kentucky 6th District candidates Alvarado, Dembo debate costs, health care in Estill County
The forum was moderated by Estill County High School junior Lincoln Wilburn.
Red-Hot Spurs Cruise Past Kings in First Home Win
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, making their first win at the Frost Bank Center of the 2026-27 NBA season.
Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game
The Utah Jazz have issued a new Lauri Markkanen injury designation ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The post Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Phillies Hire New Hitting Coach After Firing Kevin Long
The Philadelphia Phillies have made their decision on who their new hitting coach will be after firing Kevin Long.
Nearly 90% of businesses are turning to tokenised money, DBS survey shows
SINGAPORE, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Global adoption of tokenised money is moving faster than expected among businesses looking to improve liquidity management and access new markets, a top executive from Singapore bank DBS said.
Palestinian protest leader says movement reshaping US politics
Mahmoud Khalil, who became the face of resistance to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian student activism, believes the movement has succeeded by shifting public perception and encou...
RenCen redevelopment clears a hurdle as community benefits deal is finalized
A community group has signed off on a $40 million-plus agreement for the redevelopment of downtown Detroit’s iconic Renaissance Center.
Instant Takeaways From Iowa Men's Basketball's Exhibition Win
The Hawkeyes rolled to an 88-64 win over Illinois Springfield on Tuesday night. Here are your instant observations.
Youth voting: Health care costs, negative campaign ads and first-time voting in QC
From health care costs to negative campaign ads, these young people are paying attention to the issues and messages shaping this election.
Nashvile Predators vs New York Islanders best photos
Here are our best photos from the Predators vs Islanders game on Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Yankees' David Bednar Gets $55 Million Contract Prediction
The New York Yankees have some key players hitting the open market this offseason
Fox Sports’ Robert Griffin III ‘would 100 percent be interested’ in coaching Baylor
Robert Griffin III has said for years that he wants another shot at an NFL quarterback job. That hasn’t come to fruition. So now, the Fox Sports college football analyst is shifting his focus to a different role: college football head coach. The Heisman Trophy winner and former NFL quarterback made the rounds on Monday…
World Series Game 4 open thread
The Brewers are one win away from a World Series sweep. Can they clinch their first championship tonight?
‘State of Black Fort Wayne’ report reveals persistent gaps in jobs, housing and health
City and community leaders are calling for action after new data detailed how Black people in Fort Wayne and Allen County are faring in jobs, education, housing and health.
Should the Eagles trade Saquon Barkley?
Is Saquon Barkley on the trading block with the Eagles?
White House Has Tight Grip Over FBI in Pursuing Trump Targets, Agent Says
In court testimony, the agent outlined the willingness of Kash Patel, the F.B.I. director, to take orders from President Trump to investigate his perceived enemies.
Buccaneers make history with rare two-point play vs. Panthers
Tykee Smith and Zyon McCollum combined for the first blocked extra-point return for two points in Buccaneers history during Week 7.
Caesars Entertainment reports worse than expected third quarter earnings
In the third quarter 2026, Caesars Entertainment posted a slight increase in net revenue, but overall reported a loss of $123 million compared to a loss of $55
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital Earns Magnet Recognition with Distinction for Excellence in Nursing
Intermountain Health St. Mary’s Regional Hospital has achieved hospital Magnet redesignation with Distinction for nursing excellence and recognition of outstanding safety and innovative care for patients from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).St. Mary’s Regional Hospital first received Magnet Hospital designation in 2022.Magnet...
GoFundMe set up after South Walton business owner drowns in Gulf
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Friends of a local family are asking you to help them after suffering an unthinkable tragedy. 34-year old business owner Stone Romberg drowned in the Gulf. According to th...
Kingfisher High School students learn business skills through new AP course
A new AP Business with Personal Finance course is helping students turn business ideas into real-world experience, including two seniors who increased profits from their floral subscription service.
Lions' Jared Goff could be the NFL's biggest MVP surprise
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is making some serious impressions.
“You matter.” Woman uses mental health journey to support others
"You matter." Hear Misty Patel's journey with mental health in the latest Hear me. See me. podcast at wibw.com/hearmeseeme.
Ohio Sec. LaRose refers progressive group to federal law enforcement
The state is asking federal law enforcement to investigate another progressive voter engagement group, accusing them of missing key deadlines and doing "sloppy" work.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shaker grad leads Cortland men's soccer into SUNYAC tournament
Catching up with Section 2 graduates and Capital Region natives playing collegiate sports.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade
The San Francisco 49ers announced additional roster moves Tuesday after reacquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline. San Francisco signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to its practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad as the […] The post 49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MSU hockey to face North Dakota on Great Lakes Sports Network 47.2 Saturday night
The Spartans and Fighting Hawks will face off in the 2026 U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin, Texas.
Florida tops SI's 365-team preseason college basketball rankings
Sports Illustrated ranks Florida No. 1 among all 365 Division I teams entering the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Sununu touts small business background, but what does the record show?
Private sector work has made Sununu millions over the past two decades — but little of it is tied to small business work.
Grand Jury Declines to Bring Charges Against Cassidy Hutchinson
The rejection of the indictment was the latest extraordinary setback in President Trump’s wide-ranging campaign to go after his political opponents.
Health Brief: The FDA’s blind spot on food safety
Plus: Leadership shake-ups at the CDC and ARPA-H
Final Kansas high school flag football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10
St. James Academy won the inaugural KSHSAA flag football state championship, earning the top spot in USA TODAY Sports Kansas Super 10 flag football rankings.
Banijay & Don’t Tell Comedy Strike Strategic Partnership
EXCLUSIVE: Banijay America has made a strategic move into creator-led comedy through a partnership with Don’t Tell Comedy, one of the fastest-growing stand-up brands in the United States. Together wit...
Neighbors, businesses cry foul over trees removed near Independence Boulevard billboard
The goal is to improve visibility for a billboard along the highway, but business owners say they had no chance to weigh in.
The Wake Forest Refocus
Wake Forest is done resting for the season, and it is time to refocus. After a bye week, the Demon Deacons are 6-1 overall and 4-1 in the conference with five games left in the season. They are home Saturday against the Virginia Cavaliers, who come into Winston-Salem 4-4 overall and 2-3 in conference play. …
Clerk says ‘business as usual’ as election monitors visit Fayette County
Federal election monitors to observe Election Day in Fayette County
Free parking, discounts as Caesars Entertainment courts Las Vegas locals
Caesars Entertainment made a grand gesture to locals on Tuesday, extending free parking at its Las Vegas properties to all hours from Oct. 31 through Dec. 26, along with 25% off drink and dining experiences including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Greek Media Break Down Imanol Alguacil's Impact at Olympiacos
Imanol Alguacil's changes at Olympiacos come after seven straight wins, with the coach bringing new intensity, control, and a different approach to the team.
Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle discuss scoring via field goals
Brent Venables, Ben Arbuckle discuss scoring via field goals
Rock/gospel singer who collaborated with Dolly Parton to play in Hershey
Grammy winner Zach Williams brings his tour to Hershey Theatre in March 2027.