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Groovy: Seacoast Repertory Theatre unleashes horror and hila...
Seacoast Repertory Theatre’s “Evil Dead: The Musical” brings chainsaws, demons and a red Kool-Aid Splatter Zone to Portsmouth through Nov. 8.
Bataan Memorial Grade 1 discovers the science of medical systems
PORT CLINTON - Bataan Memorial Elementary’s Grade 1 team brought the various systems of the human body to life with a Knowledge Collaboration Lesson that had
Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment
Art ASHTABULA ARTS CENTER, 2928 W. 13th St., Ashtabula: 2026 Paul and Norma Tikkanen Painting Prize exhibition, through Saturday. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ashtabulaartscenter.org and 440-964-3396. BUTLER INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN ART, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown: “In […]
Steel installed for Butterfield trail monument in downtown Fort Smith
Large pieces of what will be a monument recognizing the Butterfield Stagecoach line that ran through Fort Smith were installed Wednesday (Oct. 28) in downtown Fort Smith just a few...
Local business, commuters brace for impact as Ogden Canyon narrows to one lane
Drivers heading through Ogden Canyon will be facing some changes next week as construction gets underway on State Route 39.Starting Monday, Utah Department of T
Penn State: Matt Campbell Shifts Focus to More Important Goal
Struggling through a winless Big Ten start, Matt Campbell is pivoting from a lost season to the recruiting trail to salvage the program’s future and culture.
Park City Mountain Resort earns silver certification through Green Business Program
It's the only area ski resort to be certified through the updated program.
EFL Cup: Manchester City scrape through on penalties !
The defending champions are still in it!The English League Cup round of 16 continued on Wednesday evening, a day after Arsenal's shock elimination away at fourth-tier club Fleetwood.The first result i...
Legends Radio highlights Claudio Jaffé’s musical passion
Claudio Jaffé COURTESY PHOTO This week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight shines on internationally celebrated cellist Claudio Jaffé.For Claudio, a lifelong passion for music began at an early age. At just eleven years old, he made his orchestral debut in his native Brazil, launching a career that would take him to celebrated stages across the globe, including New York, London and Tokyo.A prizewinning performer and Yale University graduate, Jaffé has dedicated much of his career not only to musical excellence but also to sharing his knowledge with aspiring musicians. He previously served as Dean of the Lynn University Conservatory of Music.Today, Claudio serves as principal cellist of the Palm Beach Symphony, performing in the orchestra's Masterworks Concert Series at the Kravis Center. He also hosts “Symphony Sessions: Lunch & Learn,” giving music lovers an opportunity to explore the stories, composers, and preparation behind upcoming concerts. His scheduled sessions for the 2026–2027 season include February 4 and April 22.Beyond the stage, Jaffé remains deeply involved in community outreach and music education. Through school residencies, student coaching, and educational performances, he continues to share his experience with young musicians throughout Palm Beach County.His contributions reflect a career dedicated not simply to performing beautiful music but also to ensuring its appreciation continues for generations to come. His commitment to both performance and education continues to make a lasting impact on South Florida's cultural community.That is why Claudio Jaffé is this week's Legends Radio Local Artist Spotlight.
Alameda Road project has small businesses asking customers to stick with them through construction
A new road project on Alameda is exciting news for Corpus Christi, but some small business owners worry the construction could drive customers away — and they're asking the community for help.
Fatal Detroit stabbing exposes gaps in court-ordered mental health treatment
Mental health providers throughout Wayne County failed to file required outpatient treatment plans with the court 66% of the time last year, a 7 News Detroit investigation has revealed.
Lean TECHniques reaches Select Partner Status in Claude Partner Network
Lean TECHniques, a Midwest-based software and technology consultant, has received Select Partner Status in the Claude Partner Network. Select status is the second of four tiers in the partner network and requires having a bench of Claude-certified practitioners, delivering proven use cases for clients on Claude and proving that work through customer stories and references,…
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
Jen Rizzotti earns WNBA's Business Executive Leadership Award
Rizzotti joined the Sun's staff in 2021 and helped lead the franchise through its relocation to Houston.
Oceanographic Surveys Reveal Surprisingly Lower Summer Temperatures for Alaska’s Kachemak Bay - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Scientists with NOAA’s National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Kasitsna Bay Laboratory conduct monthly oceanographic surveys in Kachemak Bay, a subarctic estuary located in southeast Cook Inlet and adjacent to the northern Gulf of Alaska. Through these surveys, scientists were pleasantly surprised to discover that this year’s water temperatures have remained persistently colder than ... Read more
Lexington health department reminds community of free gun lock program
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has given out more than 1,000 gun locks through its “Let’s Lock It, Lex” initiative.
NFL Insider Believes Jaguars May Pivot Stance Surrounding Struggling WR
Third-year wideout Brian Thomas Jr. is yet to catch his stride this season, and has begun getting brought up in potential trade discussions. But, the front office has remained steadfast in their stance surrounding his availability.
Call For New WHO Instrument To Address Climate-Driven Global Health Emergency
A decade after the Paris Agreement took effect, climate-related heat, drought, floods, disease and dirty air are killing millions. The authors of a major
Santa Monica Supports Small Business: $100K in Microgrants Awarded
Santa Monica city awarded $5,000 microgrants to 20 local small businesses through its new Small Business Relief Microgrant program to support locally owned businesses and strengthen economic corridors.
BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the LGBTQIA+ one’
Conservative Saudi investors seem to have brought their culture with them. The post BioWare’s Saudi owners reportedly ordered a flag to be removed from Mass Effect 5 because it was ‘too similar to the...
Brownsville Business Leader Jim Tipton to Receive Sunshine Haven Community Service Award
Sunshine Haven has named Brownsville businessman and community leader Jim Tipton as its 2026 Angels Among Us award recipient, recognizing his longstanding involvement in civic organizations and community service throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
Timberwolves president says Anthony Edwards’ long-term health dictated surgery decision
Minnesota determined Edwards was too important to their future to allow him to play through his injury.
FSU Discovery Days event reveals the beauty of science through crystal photography
Science and art came together at Florida State University's "Glittering Science" event Oct. 21, where photographs of tiny crystals revealed the unexpected
Trade Chances For Eagles’ 5-Year NFL CB Revealed
The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 7, which places them on a five-game skid. Throughout the Monday Night Football matchup, the Eagles watched their cornerback Riq Woolen struggle against Dallas’ passing attack. The rough night came at a tough time for the Eagles, considering Woolen is recognized as one of their […] The post Trade Chances For Eagles’ 5-Year NFL CB Revealed appeared first on HEAVY.
Stony Brook Programmers Compete for a Spot on the ICPC Regional Teams
Stony Brook students raced through nine algorithmic problems in three hours on Friday, Oct. 9, as the Competitive Programming Club, known as CompProg, held a selection contest to choose the University's teams for the International Collegiate Programming Contest, or ICPC. Sponsored by the Department of Computer Science, the four-hour event was open to all Stony
Marlo Vernon: An unstoppable force for rural health across Georgia
“Just knowing that everything we’ve done has brought us to this point is incredibly exciting and humbling,” says Marlo Vernon, PhD.
Jobs Outlook panelists share advice for 2027
The Business Record brought together six workforce experts on Oct. 15 for its annual Jobs Outlook discussion, exploring the challenges and opportunities Iowa employers face as they prepare for 2027. Panelists included Lindsay Adolphs, senior director of undergraduate career services at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business; John Irving, president of Tri-City Electric’s…
Marlins Shortstop Depth Gives the Organization Flexibility
Two of Miami's top prospects are shortstops, and the Fish have a wealth of talent at the position throughout their system
Verisk adds insurance data to Microsoft, Amazon AI platforms
Verisk said Wednesday it is expanding access to its insurance data through new integrations with Microsoft Copilot and Amazon Quick and adding more data resources to Anthropic’s Claude.
Explore The Search For Life At The Children’s Science Explorium
“Life on the Edge” traveling exhibition on display through January 3, 2027
Event Recap: What Is Health Law? - Petrie-Flom Center
On September 30, five prominent Harvard Law School alumni told a packed room about how the field of health law has developed, through the lens of the varied paths that led them to their careers.
County students visit MSU Wood Magic Science Fair
Fourth-grade teachers Edith Wilhite of East Union, Allison Rhea of Ingomar, Lisa Byers of Myrtle and Brandi Cooper of West Union brought their classes to Mississippi State University’s Wood Magic
The Medical Minute: Newborn intensive care: What parents need to know
A NICU stay can be scary for parents. A Penn State Health neonatologist explains how specialized care supports babies’ growth and development while helping families through a stressful time.
Climate Change Is A Global Health Emergency And We’re Not Doing Enough About It, Major Report Warns
An international committee of experts has released new data on the accelerating threat climate change is posing to our health.
NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Forward Seeking Trade from Team
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The season is in full swing as we're now an eighth of the way through the regular season. Teams are getting a really good look at their rosters and how they match up with the rest of the league. …
Ioanna Nixon: Improving Cancer Care Through Science, Innovation and Partnership at ESMO 2026
Ioanna Nixon: Improving Cancer Care Through Science, Innovation and Partnership at ESMO 2026 / cancer, cancer care, ESMO, esmo 2026, European Society for
'It's a brotherhood,' UCLA coach Chesney boasts about rushing attack
"It's a brotherhood in that room, and it's not the easiest thing to do. When you go through a physical game you find that you really need each other."
Rams interestingly brought in LS Jake McQuaide for a visit
Interestingly, the Rams brought in long snapper Jake McQuaide
EAPs Are About to Go Through an Evolution
This is an exclusive BHB+ story. Employee assistance programs were once table stakes in workplace benefits packages in the early 2000s, but widespread
Politicians are afraid to fix taxes. So 100 citizens tried.
Connecticut’s property tax system has been broken for decades and the politicians have failed to fix the problem. So now, they’re trying something new: a citizens assembly. (Citizens assemblies are also old. They go back to Ancient Greece, when lawmakers were chosen not through elections, but through random lotteries.) Today on the show, Connecticut’s citizens assembly. It's like jury duty, but for taxes. About hundred random people from all around Connecticut come together to try to solve the state’s property tax problem. They wrestle with whether they should raise taxes, cut spending, find efficiencies, or a mix of everything. Will this alternative attempt to solve the unsolvable succeed, or will it be politics as usual?It’s a modern case study of what happens when politicians step aside to let citizens decide what’s best. Come along as we talk to the professor who helped put this assembly together, learn from the citizens involved how this experiment changed them, and meet the politician who agreed to take their proposals to the state legislature. Planet Money will be at Kilkenomics Festival 2026. Tickets here.Read: - Our book: Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life - Our weekly longform Planet Money newsletter- Our weekly Indicator round-up newsletterFollow: - Instagram- TikTok- YouTube- FacebookSupport public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Erika Beras and Jeff Guo. It was produced by James Sneed with reporting help from Áine Pennello. It was edited by Jess Jiang, Sierra Juarez is our fact-checker, and Jimmy Keeley & Travis Hagen engineered the show. Alex Goldmark is the executive producer of Planet Money..
Official | Lens’ Odsonne Édouard undergoes surgery
Odsonne Édouard (28) has undergone surgery for an adductor injury and will miss several weeks of action, RC Lens have confirmed. Édouard has struggled with injuries throughout the start of the seaso...
Why do we see ghosts? The science behind spooky encounters
At Halloween, when people share tales of haunted houses, ghosts in the graveyard and things that go bump in the night, Wake Forest University psychologist Melissa Maffeo responds with science. Author of the 2025 book “Science of the Supernatural: Critical Thinking for the Mind and Brain,” Maffeo explores the spooky experiences pop culture often attributes to the paranormal through the lens of neuroscience. She says several key neurological and psychological factors can explain why we see ghosts.
I On Politics
AG JAMES ANNOUNCES ELECTION HOTLINE: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the November 3, 2026 general election and during New York’s early voting period, which runs from Saturday, October 24 through Sunday, November 1. The hotline
Empower Your Most Curious Employees to Drive Your Digital Transformation
Leaders seeking to turn AI’s promise into business value often overlook employees already experimenting with emerging technologies. These “digital wayfinders”—frequently younger, junior employees but defined by their exploratory approach rather than their age—can reveal new possibilities, challenge established assumptions, and accelerate digital transformation. Indeed, research involving almost 10,000 leaders across 108 countries suggests that organizations making greater progress are more likely to engage these employees. But these employees’ tendency to experiment without permission and challenge established thinking candidly can also send promising initiatives off track and alienate leaders. To channel their contributions productively, leaders should build candid, two-way communication; remove unnecessary bureaucracy while establishing clear business and ethical guardrails; and provide “air cover” through visible sponsorship and support and opportunities to influence consequential decisions.
Mississippi River: An Incredible Resource
A key component in the economic fabric of the Delta America was built on the backbone of entrepreneurs. Through the centuries, visionary men and The Mi
A single sauna session sends immune cells surging through your body
A new Finnish study reveals that just 30 minutes in a sauna can temporarily flood the bloodstream with additional white blood cells, potentially helping the immune system patrol the body and detect threats. The surprising response resembles the immune boost seen during exercise and may help explain some of the health benefits linked to sauna bathing.
Scientists Identified 9 Ways of Measuring Earth’s Habitability. We’re Already Failing at 7 of Them.
These ecological pillars, which form the foundation of our planet’s habitability for all life, including humans, have never been in rougher shape.
Years after their political paths wound through D.C., Riley Owen and Ben McAdams vie to return
A generation apart, Republican Riley Owen and Democrat Ben McAdams paths have followed different paths to a crossroads where one will become the next representative in Utah's new 1st Congressional District.
Dalet Labs raises $7 million for shopping app Scene: Pitch deck
Dalet Labs is launching a new app called Scene, where you can scroll through shoppable, AI-generated images.
How State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Can Build Partnerships to Improve Outcomes
Throughout the country, states are working to improve health outcomes with the efficient use of resources. In particular, they are building partnerships between public health and Medicaid agencies to better align programs, funding, and expertise around shared goals.
How small businesses can use AI, access capital and reach new customers
Explore how small businesses are using AI to save time, find new paths to financing and prepare to reach customers through AI-powered shopping.
Scientists Identified 9 Ways of Measuring Earth’s Habitability. We’re Already Failing at 7 of Them.
These ecological pillars, which form the foundation of our planet’s habitability for all life, including humans, have never been in rougher shape.
Online community helps people navigate their health journey through shared experience
DALLAS, October 28, 2026 — Heart disease and stroke can change daily life in ways that are difficult to navigate alone. The Support Network, a free online community from the American Heart Association, provides emotional support and shared lived...
Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system
Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.
DOE selects two tribal colleges for workforce development initiative
Two tribal colleges are in line for $2.3 million in federal funding to train workers for energy and infrastructure jobs, the U.S. Department of Energy announced. The projects, which were selected for funding negotiations with DOE, are part of nearly $11.1 million proposed for eight partnerships through DOE’s Partnerships for Academic-Industry Career Training, or PACT, […]
Canfor to invest $96 million at El Dorado hub
Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) is investing approximately $96 million in its Arkansas operations through a phased modernization and logistics expansion at its Iron Mountain facility in El Dorado, the company...
‘Turn of Screw’ in Iowa City a treat for Gothic horror fans
Looking for a scare this Halloween season? Riverside Theatre is staging Henry James’ gothic ghost story “The Turn of the Screw” through Nov. 8, carried entirely by a two-actor cast in a 90-minute performance.
Chiefs News: Harrison Butker may have competition amid struggles
The latest Chiefs news, brought fresh to you every morning!
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...
ESPN calls Panthers QB Bryce Young NFL's most confounding player
After a rough showing by Bryce Young in Week 8, an ESPN analyst is still unsure what to make of the Panthers QB
What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.
The Chicago school board campaign has become typical rough-and-tumble politics and candidates are throwing punches.
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
Board to vote on whether Wisconsin DNR can craft new pesticide regulations
The policy-setting board for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency can begin crafting groundwater standards for roughly two dozen pesticides.
What does an elected school board mean for Chicago? More politics, experts say.
Chicago’s push for a fully elected school board promised more community voice. Days out from the historic vote, the race also has become a new venue for the city’s infamously rough-and-tumble politics...
CT health insurance premiums are going up but help is available. What to know
Open enrollment is under way for Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace providing health and dental plans. There are 22 health plans residents can choose from through Anthem or ConnectiCare Benefits Inc, the only c…
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.
Let's Talk: Youth — A champion, a colorful legacy and science that glows
Young people across East Tennessee are finding opportunities to shine, whether through athletic competition, scouting or scientific discovery. This week, we’re celebrating a Bearden Middle School champion, a special Girl Scout experience inspired by Dolly Parton and a classroom challenge that could take fifth graders to Dollywood. Bearden Middle School student wins Pan American championship […]
Fourth Graders Explore the Wonders of Space in Science Class
Mrs. Bridges’ fourthgrade science students at Wheeler County Elementary School had an exciting start to the school year as they explored the wonders of space during the first several weeks of class. Throughout the unit, students participated in a variety of hands-on activities designed to expand their knowledge of the universe. They created Solar System
Stacy’s Streamers: Five Players to Start in Week 8
Stacy Perez highlights at least one player at each position who is capable of helping your team through all the injuries and bye weeks in Week 8.
Chicago organization says ’Salud’ to stopping stigma surrounding mental health
An immigrant-founded nonprofit is cutting through barriers of seeking and receiving mental health care.
“The Spooky Science of Pipe Organs”
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the National Music Museum (NMM) hosted a Halloween-themed event featuring songs performed on a 200-year-old pipe organ. The event included a chance to discover how pipe organs work through the NMM’s “Organ Experience,” showcasing how a miniature, fully functional pipe organ is assembled by Anna Van Kley. Van Kley […]
Business owner accuses federal agencies of wrongfully seizing cash in San Diego
Global Coin Logistics CEO Steven Bailey filed federal lawsuits against the DEA and CBP, accusing them of wrongfully seizing more than $1 million through civil asset forfeiture without alleging spec…
FHLBank Topeka awards $4M in tribal housing grants
Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka awarded a total of $4 million in grants to 14 tribes and tribal housing entities for home repairs, housing construction, infrastructure and homebuyer assistance. The 2026 awards, announced Oct. 20, come through the bank’s Native American Housing Initiatives Grants Program, which supports affordable housing and community development in Colorado, Kansas, […]
Florida education chief defends science plan as critics say it ‘danced around’ evolution
At issue are new science standards, which spell out what students should learn in science lessons in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Ratings for small-market Brewers-Rays World Series down only 6% through 2 games
Milwaukee's Game 1 win averaged 12.26 million viewers, while Game 2 had 10.85 million.
Behind the science are stories. UCLA students launch LENS journal to tell them
UCLA students launched a new publication Monday that aims to raise awareness about environmental issues through storytelling. Written, edited and peer-reviewed entirely by undergraduate students, LENS: The Journal of Environmental Narratives allows students to display their creative and scholarly environmental work at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.
Penn’s cultural groups drive voter turnout through community programming
UMOJA, APSC, UMC, and the Lambda Alliance told the DP they favor issue-based organizing over endorsing specific candidates.
Miami Dolphins Fans: Malik Willis Early Season Takes
Miami Dolphins fans share their thoughts on Malik Willis as the teams starting quarterback through five games.
Fox Sports: Brewers-Rays World Series ratings beat fears, down only 6% through 2 games
The World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations for viewership
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.
Blakeman vows to axe traffic toll in Manhattan
Hochul called congestion pricing an innovative way to improve life in the borough.
Caesars Entertainment to offer free self-parking at properties through Christmas
Free parking at 8 Las Vegas properties plus discounts on dining, spa and shows.
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! 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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:
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