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Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
Small business sentiment fades in NFIB survey, but one store owner 'cautiously optimistic'
NFIB says small business optimism slipped below its long-term average in September as owners cited uncertainty, labor shortages and inflation.
'I won't trust AI': Readers share mixed reaction to AI tools that calculate people's biological ages
Scientists have developed AI tools to measure a person's true "biological age." Live Science asked readers whether they would be comfortable using these tools.
Cash, alcohol, tobacco stolen in 9 businesses burglarized across Howard County
As many as nine businesses were burglarized Sunday night into Monday morning in Howard County, police said.
Movers & Shakers: Odyssey Behavioral Health, Centerstone Name Chief Revenue Officers
Merakey names new CSO, CGO In August, national behavioral health and human support services provider Merakey named two new leaders to its
Vehicle crashes into front of business on Maumelle Boulevard in NLR
Police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into a business along Maumelle Boulevard in North Little Rock on Tuesday afternoon.
Cattle futures lower waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower waiting on direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.22 lower at $226.37 and February live cattle closed $1.00 lower at $228.57. November feeder cattle closed $.07 lower at $341.02 and January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $335.85. Direct cash […]
Sebastian Fundora Aims High
Sebastian Fundora has his sights set on unifying the super welterweight division after taking care of business Saturday.
I grew my side gig into a $2M business after 20 years at IBM
Becky DeGrossa, 66, worked at IBM and then became a therapist before opening CounselingWise as a side gig. It's now her full-time, $2M business.
Health officials suspect new measles outbreak, this time in Rock County
The cases are linked to each other but separate from a large ongoing outbreak in southwest Wisconsin.
Effective Governance in Behavioral Healthcare Organizations
As pressures on behavioral healthcare organizations mount, operational complexity compounds with it. With added payer scrutiny, increased regulation and
Unlock free AI tools for your small business through UH Maui College webinar
Small business owners and sole proprietors across Hawaiʻi are invited to learn how autonomous AI tools can streamline operations, save time and stretch limited resources in an upcoming free webinar offered by University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
LVCVA happy with results of this year’s five-day sale in September
While the most important result — how much visitation is increasing as a result of the sale — may never be revealed, LVCVA marketers were happy with increased page views.
Car crashes into Maumelle Blvd. business, no injuries reported
Police are investigating a vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the 11700 block of Maumelle Boulevard, which resulted in no reported injuries.
Microsoft October 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 1,411 flaws, 3 zero-days
Today is Microsoft's October 2026 Patch Tuesday, with security updates addressing a record-breaking 1,411 flaws, including one actively exploited and two publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
SerpApi GC on Fighting Two Tech Giants and Keeping the Business Moving
Speaking with Law.com, SerpApi's Chad Anson discussed what it means to be a startup GC in two David-versus-Goliath legal battles, why he believes companies sometimes need to litigate more openly, and the advice he would give any in-house lawyer suddenly facing a potentially existential lawsuit.
The Clapp Group: Niaya Lynn on Starting a Business Without a Strategy
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Welcome to the first episode of The Clapp Group podcast! Host Eugene Clapp sits down with Niaya Lynn from Cason Strategies for a conversation about entrepreneurship, starting a business, and the importance of having a clear strategy. Starting a business is exciting, but without a solid plan, turning an […]
Behavioral Health Compliance Platform Brellium Raises $23M to Expand AI Auditing
Brellium, a healthcare billing compliance software provider serving mental health and autism providers, has raised $23 million. The investment
Cheyenne Police warn about fraudulent calls after local business targeted by FedEx scam
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — The Cheyenne Police Department warns Cheyenne residents about falling for 'high-pressure' phone scams after a local business reported an
Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Deserves More Respect
Aidan Chiles has 1,172 passing yards, 15 total touchdowns and zero turnovers through five games. Northwestern's quarterback is proving he belongs among the Big Ten's best.
Twins Earn National Spotlight For Work Away From The Diamond
A losing season did not stop Minnesota from landing a shot at one of baseball's top team honors, and fans can help decide it this week.
When 1 + 1 = 1: The Miserable Math Behind Many Media Mergers
(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.) The last few issues of this newsletter have circled two topics: September’s streaming viewership and all the Paramount/Skydance/Warner Bros./Discovery merger news. I’m happy to say on the Streaming Ratings Report front, we’ll be all caught up by early next week, then the SRR will come out on a tight weekly schedule. Then, after today, I’ll have slayed my PSWbD dragon. It’s such a big story, it demanded multiple issues. With the announcement of a name (just Skydance) and executive team, though, I think we can almost close the book on this story. In terms of topics, it becomes just another studio to cover. So today, I have one last set of takes on that merger. As I’ve sat with it, reading about who was staying and who was going, a big worry crystallized in my brain, and I gotta get that take out. Plus, I still owe you a host of “ugliness” that didn’t fit in my previous “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly” takes. Let’s dive in! Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - As Paramount Shuffles Deck Chairs, Will They Build or Consolidate? On social media—I try to avoid most social media platforms, but sometimes I end up checking in—the best joke I saw about the announcement of the new name of Skydance was from fellow reporter Claire Atkinson who pointed out… Yeah, I laughed out loud at that one. Later, though, I saw another Twitter response (that later got deleted, so I can’t shout the person out) that did give me pause. The person noted that the Titanic film made the better analogy: a super expensive project everyone in the town doubted that went on to conquer the globe. So yeah: on one hand, the image of the Titanic recalls the actual ship and its infamous end, but that clip is from a movie which proved the doubters wrong. So for all the skepticism of the latest massive media merger, one could wonder which way this one goes. Does it crash like the Titanic or rise to glory like Titanic, the movie? Either way, this deal is “Titanic”, looking at the massive debt required to close the deal, which is not going well when it comes to borrowing costs for Paramount… …or borrowing costs for Oracle. But I’ve started to get worried about another outcome: the sum of this merger will be smaller and weaker and less profitable than its former parts. In other words, one plus one won’t equal three or two, but an even smaller number. Skydance paid to take a traditional studio off the board, but they won’t really capture the upside. Let me explain what I mean, but first, let’s look at the series of news that inspired this thought. Skydance Sets Its Leadership Team As soon as the Paramount-Skydance-Warner Bros.-Discovery merger closed, the new leadership team announced a new name—Skydance, which I’ll use going forward—and a new executive leadership team. You’ve probably read through all the executive shuffling, but if you haven’t, here’s a quick, incomplete summary, in rough order of importance: Mattel’s CEO Ynon Kreiz—who previously ran Maker Studios—joined as co-CEO with David Ellison. HBO/HBO Max’s Casey Bloys will stay and run streaming. Former head of streaming for Paramount-Skydance Cindy Holland—who was also at Netflix—will depart. The former heads of Warner Bros.—Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca—are out. The film studios will be run by Dana Goldstein and Josh Greenstein. George Cheeks of Paramount will run Skydance TV, controlling all the TV production units. In comic book news, the DC films will still be run by Peter Gunn and Peter Safran. Lastly, the head of CNN, Mark Thompson, will stay in place. Let’s quickly opine on the particulars before diving into the broad ramifications. 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… Who I like and dislike in their next gigs… Why I think this consolidation will likely leave Skydance worse off… The math behind which mergers succeed and which don’t… A lot more ugliness in this merger… And a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Man, 20, allegedly confesses to stabbing coworker to death at San Rafael business
San Rafael police arrested a 20-year-old man who allegedly confessed to fatally stabbing a coworker over an ongoing dispute.
Scarlett Johansson-Produced ‘Assassins’ Competition Show Greenlit at Peacock
The competition series will be executive produced by Johansson, Brien Meagher and Rhett Bachner for B17 Entertainment
Hardware Store Cats Aren't Just Cute. A Wharton Professor Says Their Business Appeal Comes Down to 1 Thing
Retailers say cats get shoppers through the door. A business expert explains why.
Xbox announces Xbox Labs, a new initiative to trial emerging ideas and "new technology"
New business unit is charged with testing new projects and judging them by user feedback
Santa Monica Makes Cut for Most Business-Friendly City
Santa Monica is a finalist for LA County's Most Business-Friendly City award for the second year. The city streamlined permitting, launched a $3M Economic Development Fund, and cut business fees.
Turner | Revs ready for "the business end of the year"
All the latest New England Revolution news, videos, photos and tickets.
Video shows smash-and-grab at downtown Baltimore pub as businesses face repeat break-ins
Another Baltimore business is picking up the pieces after a smash-and-grab in the heart of downtown, as other business owners across the city express frustratio
Optimum, Lubbock Chamber launch grant program to support Lubbock small businesses
Optimum Business is investing $125,000 in the program to help selected businesses support their long-term success and contribute to the community’s prosperity.
The developer who cloned Photoshop using AI has now created Word, Excel, and PowerPoint replicas with Claude
Called WordCraft, GridCraft, and DeckCraft, respectively, the open-source applications are written in Rust with Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5, as the Adobe replicas were, and are available for...
USDA Rural Business Development Grants Program has awarded over 1 million dollars
In a major effort to stimulate economic growth and expand job opportunities across rural Wisconsin, Wisconsin State Director Andrew Iverson announced $1.024 million in investments through the USDA Ru…
The DNR has released the Sustainability and Business Support section’s 2025–2026 report
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has released the Sustainability and Business Support section’s 2025–2026 report, showcasing how forward-thinking businesses are voluntarily exceeding reg…
I was one of the biggest shareholders in this tech stock in the 1990s. I'm bullish again because of AI
Flex plans to spin off Axiom, its AI infrastructure business, in 2027. Paul Meeks sees upside as data center power demand grows.
New health center opens in Rock Island
The new MCL Health Center – Rock Island – a direct healthcare provider for unions and large employers – has opened at 7752 38th St. W., Rock Island. Premise Health, in partnership with the National Coalition of Labor (NCL), Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (MACRC), International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 and the Midwest […]
From Tariffs to Broken Supply Chains, Small Business Owners under Siege
Punishing U.S. tariff policies have fractured once-reliable supply chains, pushing vulnerable small businesses to retrench in an increasingly complex economic environment, entrepreneurs and advocates told the National Press Foundation’s Local Business Fellowship program. The widespread uncertainty has shriveled profit margins, forced layoffs and has small business owners seeking new manufacturers in remote corners of the...Read More
Accounting major turned orthodontist returns to provide care in hometown
This week's Up-and-Comer is Lauren Witte, an orthodontist at Barrow Orthodontics.
US small-business optimism falls on dimmer economic outlook
The net share of independent business owners who expect conditions to improve declined 4 percentage points to a four-month low of 6%.
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 13
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Dean of St. Joe’s business school, its biggest college, is retiring
With 27 years at the Erivan K. Haub School of Business and 13 at Widener University, Joseph DiAngelo says he is the longest-serving business school dean in the U.S.
US Sanctions Mexican Cartel CDN's Horse-Racing, Business Network
MEXICO CITY, Oct 13 (Reuters) - The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned four people and 11 entities tied to the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), targeting a business network spanning horse racing, construction, trucking and the energy sector that Washington says helped finance the Mexican ...
Business Briefcase: Sherry Dental & Wellness in Business Spotlight
SHENANDOAH — Sherry Dental and Wellness, 10 S. Bower St., is featured in the most recent Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight, according to the chamber’s Anthony Merchlinsky. At Sherry Dental, “dentistry goes far beyond simply …
Nonprofit proposes performing arts center that would incorporate former city hall
Renderings provided by Hartman Spiller show a proposed performing arts center that would be built and attached to the former, historic Des Moines City Hall on the east side of the building at 400 Robert D. Ray Drive. The original city hall would be converted into event, recital and rehearsal space. A nonprofit, the Des…
What Happened When Kelly Clarkson Publicly Trashed a Small Brooklyn Toy Shop Should Scare Every Business Owner
When Kelly Clarkson publicly criticized a small Brooklyn toy shop, it sparked controversy. Why it's terrifying for entrepreneurs.
SparkLab entrepreneurship program helps students develop business skills
UTICA — On Oct. 5, Utica Community Schools students and faculty celebrated the kickoff of SparkLab’s eight-week entrepreneurship program that provides hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, business strategy, marketing, finance and professional presentation skills.
Could dragons have ever existed? Science has a surprising answer
Eccles Health Campus & Eccles Hospital update
Topping off ceremony celebrates the new campus built with and for the West Valley community.
Chargers Power Rankings Roundup: The descent continues for winless Bolts
The Chargers dropped even further after losing their 5th consecutive game to begin the 2026 season.
Local business donates 22 new mattresses to Bay County first responders
First responders across Bay County are getting a better night’s rest thanks to a donation from a local business.
Opinion: How Illinois’ treasurer is using public money to spur new housing
Michael Frerichs' office might not be the first that comes to mind on housing, but he says he's trying to go beyond the traditional mold.
LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami
The Miami Heat were hoping to sign LeBron James in the offseason. Instead, he chose Philly. Now, James is praising what the Heat have done. The post LeBron James Praises Heat Lineup Months After Spurning Miami appeared first on HEAVY.
2027 Workforce, Benefits, and Business Strategy Trends
Explore three workplace trends shaping 2027 and why employers are rethinking workforce, benefits, and business strategy.
Georgetown Business Gets the History Book It Deserves
“I lived in Philadelphia and Boston before I came to Washington in 1971, two cities that are guaranteed to give you an interest in history,” says Kenneth
See Cathay Pacific's upgraded premium economy and business class seats
Cathay Pacific is rolling out new premium economy and business-class seats on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ERs.
National Women's Small Business Month | The Post
Corinne Goble with the Association of Women's Business Centers joins The Post. She talks about the growth of women-owned small businesses, and why Texas is such a hot spot for that.
What the science of memory tells us about sexual assault cases
The investigation into the report of a gang rape at Cornell University has reopened a national discussion on sexual assault — in particular raising questions about how authorities respond to allegations and how well those who go to investigators remember details of their assault.
Albertsons launches business review, pulls outlook as profit falls
Albertsons launches a broad business review and suspends its financial outlook after a sharp profit decline, aiming to improve cost structure and shareholder returns.
Talking Trade with DATCP Export and Business Development Bureau Director Ira Frydman
In the latest episode of "Talking Trade," host Sandi Siegel interviews DATCP Export and Business Development Bureau Director Ira Frydman about the agency's success in expanding markets for Wisconsin agricultural exports.
Keith Thompson obituary
Other lives: Academic and crop scientist specialising in optimum harvest
Business Aviation Comes to Life at NBAA-BACE Through the Creator Studio Powered by Signature Aviation
Following its successful 2025 debut, at NBAA-BACE, the Creator Studio, Powered by Signature Aviation, returns as a central hub for storytelling, connection and conversation at the world’s most powerful business aviation event.
Alumna Katie Gavin’s Path from Beach Volleyball to Business
Since earning two degrees at Pepperdine Gavin has moved from the gritty sands of volleyball games to closing multimillion dollar deals in commercial investment sales.
Terry Crews on Using His Platform to Advocate for Mental Health
Actor and mental health advocate Terry Crews and Project Healthy Minds founder and CEO Phil Schermer, join Saturday TODAY to discuss their flagship event on World Mental Health Day. Crews also shares how he uses his platform to encourage others to get the help they need and reflects on how mental health issues have been destigmatized over the years.
Then and Now: Through three careers, King builds extraordinary life
Kevin King’s resume reads like three different careers stitched together: internet pioneer, top-producing real estate broker and Caribbean charter captain. Learning from each experience and job is key, King said,...
Norfolk company, LG strike deal for data center chillers
LG Electronics and Norfolk's Air Control Concepts have struck a multiyear deal for data center cooling technology. LG Electronics and Norfolk's Air Control Concepts have struck a multiyear deal for data center cooling technology.
Penn State Altoona hosts Smeal College of Business visit Oct. 20
Representatives from Penn State’s Smeal College of Business will visit Penn State Altoona on Tuesday, Oct. 20, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge of the Slep Student Center.
One Las Vegas hotel ranked No. 1 among 161 casino hotels in AAA’s first list.
THE VILLAS retained Five Diamond status for a second year, and The Vanderpump Hotel earned Four Diamond status in its first three months of operation.
NWA Business Journal seeks nominations for 2027 Outstanding Business Awards
The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal is accepting nominations for its fourth annual Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards. Arvest Bank is the sponsor. The awards program recognizes companies that have grown...
Cancer’s Andreana Holowatyj honored by Chamber of Commerce
Holowatyj leads a renowned biomedical research program committed to tackling the rising tide of early-onset cancers among adults under age 50.
Beyond Wellness opens in Rogers
Health services company Beyond Wellness recently opened its first Northwest Arkansas location in Rogers. It’s the company’s fourth Arkansas clinic. The new clinic at 4100 W. Oak St. is in...
J&J’s medtech business slows again in Q3
For the second straight quarter, the cardiovascular unit experienced slower sales growth due to ongoing struggles in the Abiomed business.
Suhitha Sreedhar, Co-Founder of the Thrift Den, to Represent School of Business at U.N. Climate Conference
“I grew up in a culture that didn’t have a focus on recycling or sustainability, so it has become my mission.”
How Much Of Qualcomm Stock Rides On One Business?
Phone chip revenue is the central metric to watch at Qualcomm (QCOM). Handset chips generated $5.1 billion in fiscal Q3 2026, accounting for more than half of the company's $9.9 billion in revenue. Total revenue fell 4.0% from a year earlier, and a segment that makes up more than half of sales deserves close attention.
Albertsons launches business review; seeks over $8B from Kroger
Company withdraws financial guidance as it seeks a “comprehensive turnaround plan”
South Florida Business Journal Features NSU Research Leader in Discussion on Broward County’s Economy
NSU’s Robert Smith, Ph.D., interim assistant vice president of research, joined business, government, healthcare, and transportation leaders at the South Florida Business Journal’s Broward Forward Roundtable to discuss what will drive the county’s next phase of economic growth. Smith shared… Continue Reading →
Horseheads school district gets high marks from national magazine
Horseheads was cited by Business View magazine among the best managed school districts in New York state. Here's why.
EXCLUSIVE: EA Sports College Football's Future in Jeopardy, Sources Fear
EA Sports College Football faces rising NIL costs and monetization concerns, with sources fearing the franchise's future moving forward.
Drake Farms starts leasing Fayetteville apartments
Drake Farms, a mixed-use development near Washington Regional Medical Center and Interstate 49, recently started leasing its first studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments at 2841 N. Mansfield Ave. in Fayetteville....
Knaus Berry Farm opens new season celebrating 70 years in business
Knaus Berry Farm customers began lining up for opening on Monday night.
APSU alumna Sharon A. Dunn endows scholarship for Tri-County business students
Austin Peay State University has received a gift from Sharon A. Dunn, a 1973 graduate of the College of Business.
Iraola pleased with Liverpool performance despite Man City defeat
Andoni Iraola says he is happy with how his Liverpool team played against Manchester City despite losing heavily at Anfield at the weekend. City came away from Anfield with a 3-0 win thanks to goals f...
Liquidity under pressure: 4 cash flow moves for Chicago mid-market businesses
Many organizations, especially mid-market organizations, face a spate of pressures that impact liquidity, from interest rate pressure to trade volatility. Without careful planning, these conditions can create a cash crunch, just when companies could benefit from liquidity the most.
Using Policy to Promote Healthy Tech Habits for Youth
Learn how jurisdictions are using policy to regulate screen time in school and social media protections for teens and children in this Health Policy Update.
The Hartford closes purchase of Equitable’s employee benefits business
The Hartford completed its acquisition of Equitable’s employee benefits business, adding $500 million in premiums and 300 employees in Connecticut.
Bring back business brochure
From Hannah Campbell and family: My family has traveled from the Philadelphia area to the Harpswell islands for more than 47 years. We counted on the Harpswell Business Association brochure to direct us to businesses here. I believe I speak on behalf of many visitors to the islands.
Phillies Could Have a Surprising Trade Candidate in Their Midst
Casey’s Cash for Classrooms campaign brings in record $1.8 million
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores announced that its annual Cash for Classrooms campaign generated a record $1.8 million in August to support K-12 schools across its 19-state footprint. The total included nearly $1.5 million in customer donations, $250,000 from the Coca-Cola Co. and $100,000 from Casey’s. “The incredible response to this year’s campaign shows just how…
The fate of the family business amid a corporate boom
A lot of family businesses make it to the second generation. Very few make it to the third. So a fifth generation is something special. We’re looking a
Bank of America names new business banking market executive for Fort Worth
Bank of America announced today the naming of Kashif “Kash” Qamruddin as the new Senior Vice President and Business Banking Market Executive for Fort
Early planning, documentation key to university property claims: Experts
Universities should involve claims specialists early and carefully document expenses to maximize business interruption insurance recoveries, presenters said Monday at the University Risk Management &
City of Brownsville Launches Water Security Website
The City of Brownsville has launched www.brownsvilletxwatersecurity.com, giving residents one place to learn about Project Quantum, find answers to common questions and follow developments related to the community’s water future.
Scientists control where 2D semiconductor crystals begin to grow, addressing key challenge in stacking AI chips
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, only a few atomic layers thick, are promising materials for making AI chips faster and more energy efficient by stacking additional semiconductor layers on top of ...
Aon names Siccardi to new global execution role
Aon on Tuesday named Leonora Siccardi global chief execution officer for its risk capital and human capital businesses, a newly created position aimed at coordinating strategy and operations across…
Jewel parent Albertsons pauses full-year outlook as it reviews operations
The supermarket operator said Tuesday that it’s no longer offering guidance for fiscal 2026.
Senator Liz Boldon Denounces Health Insurance Plans, Speaker Demuth, Governor Walz and Minnesota Department of Commerce for Failure to Protect Home Care Nursing Coverage
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — In late 2025, several insurance companies informed Minnesota families that they would be imposing coverage limits on home care nursing services – in-home care for children with complex medical needs and disabilities. Despite a 2010 state law mandating that these services “shall be covered” by health plans for families also enrolled
‘The View’: Joy Behar Shares Long-Awaited Health Update Via Whoopi Goldberg
The cohost has been missing for all of October so far.
The surprising psychology of morbid curiosity
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan has incurred condemnation from human rights groups and politicians on all sides. But according to Coltan Scrivner, an author and psychologist at Arizona State University and expert on morbid curiosity, people are still likely to watch in large numbers. He explains why we are drawn to dark and disturbing content, and Madeleine Finlay tells Ian Sample how consuming this kind of material can harm observers’ mental health