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Red River Rivalry: OU kicker Tate Sandell continues to struggle in 2026
DALLAS — Fifth year kicker Tate Sandell continues to struggle in 2026.
O+ Festival in Kingston provides attractions along with healthcare
Uptown Kingston came to life Saturday afternoon with a vibrant blend of art, music and healthcare at the 16th annual O+ Festival.
TST Best Bets: October 10, 2026
Two unbeaten SEC heavyweights meet in Tuscaloosa on Saturday night, as Georgia visits Alabama with both teams looking to take control of the conference race. After splitting their meetings last season, the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide have another chance to make an early statement in the national title chase.Meanwhile, USC heads to Happy Valley for Penn State’s White Out game. The Trojans are looking to build on last week’s comeback win over Washington, while the Nittany Lions need a response after
Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival PC Performance Analysis
Powered by Unreal Engine 5.6.1.0, it's time to benchmark Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival and examine its performance on PC.
Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy after clash over Russia diesel deal: 'Get a new president'
President Donald Trump demanded Volodymyr Zelenskyy stop striking Russian oil refineries, warning the attacks worsen global diesel and fuel supplies.
Alabama vs. Georgia live score, updates, highlights from 2026 SEC rivalry game
The Sporting News is tracking live scores, updates and highlights from Alabama vs. Georgia in Tuscaloosa. Here's the full updates from this SEC rivalry.
Toronto Raptors Worth More In Latest NBA Valuation Report
The Toronto Raptors climbed to 11th place in Sportico's list of the league's most valuable franchises.
Israel’s election is a choice between sanity and political survival
A sane government does not demonize an entire sector of society. It brings it in – into the army or national service, the workforce and shared responsibility – on equal terms.
Microsoft offers MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 to switch to Surface Laptop Ultra
Microsoft is offering MacBook Pro owners up to $1,000 in extra cash back when they trade in their Apple laptop and preorder the new Surface Laptop Ultra. The bonus is paid in addition to the device’s normal trade-in value, as Microsoft tries to lure Apple users to its $2,599.99 RTX Spark-powered flagship.
Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued Despite 2027 Medicare Advantage Plans
Elevance Health has delivered a solid share price run recently, and that move puts a spotlight on a simple question for investors who care about fundamentals. Is the current valuation of the stock properly anchored to the earnings the business is generating today? Over the past year, Elevance Health has returned 19.2%, which puts fresh pressure on the question of whether the earnings profile can carry the current share price. The planned 2027 Medicare Advantage offerings aim to simplify...
Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension
Rayo Vallecano’s long-awaited return to their Vallecas stadium ended in chaos on Saturday. The La Liga match against Athletic Club was suspended after local fans repeatedly interrupted play by throwing hundreds of small plastic balls and paper airplanes onto the pitch, a coordinated protest against club president Raúl Martín Presa, in what should have been […] The post Rayo Plastic Balls Protest Forces La Liga Match Suspension appeared first on HEAVY.
iPhone 18 Pro vs iPhone 17: a choice between value and cutting-edge cameras
The Pro is better, yes — but is it right for you?
Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos: Team News and Predicted Line-Ups
Olympiacos manager Imanol Alguacil faces a high-stakes test as the Red and Whites aim to bridge the five-point gap against their undefeated, league-leading eternal rivals Panathinaikos.
Scientists Discover a Hidden Hydrogen Pathway That Could Transform CO2 Into Valuable Fuel
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected pathway for hydrogen transfer during catalytic CO2 conversion. A computer model designed to predict how carbon dioxide becomes useful chemicals produced a surprising error: It identified formic acid as the main product instead of methanol. When scientists expanded the model to account for thousands of previously overlooked reactions, its predictions
Garza: Alamo ‘Open for Business’ as New Leadership and Commercial Boom Drive Mid-Valley Growth
A podcast with Alamo Mayor J.R. Garza.
Swansea lose first game at revamped St Helen's
Swansea suffer late loss to Ebbw Vale on their return to St Helen's as unbeaten Cardiff take over from Newport at the top of SRC.
Inside Silicon Valley's bet on a new path to landing a job in the AI era
Andreessen Horowitz-backed Horowitz Andreessen Academy is betting that "proof of work" and AI skills can offer some students an alternative to the traditional college path.
Queen Creek businesses requesting state liquor licenses
The Queen Creek Town Council recommended approving several businesses for liquor licenses from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. Kilkenny's Irish Pub, 20736 E. Munoz St., is …
Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally?
Elevance Health (ELV) has been on investors’ radar after a recent share price move, with the stock last closing at US$412.70. That shift now meets a business generating US$201.1b in annual revenue. Recent trading has been firm, with a 1-day share price return of 2.93% and a 7-day share price return of 6.80%. Elevance Health’s year-to-date share price return of 16.50% and 1-year total shareholder return of 19.16% point to momentum building despite a small 3-year total shareholder return...
Notre Dame football takes care of business, sets up unbeaten showdown vs. Southern Lehigh
The Crusaders posted an emphatic victory over Palmerton on Friday night in preparation of massive showdown against the Spartans next week.
October brings trunk or treats, games, carnivals, Boo at the Zoo
Find family-friendly Halloween fun in El Paso with this list of pumpkin patches, carnivals and zoo events.
Netflix Executive Says AI Has Touched 300 Titles as Director Claims Budget Savings of Up to 40%
Netflix says it has used AI on about 300 titles, while director Kang Yoon-sung told a Busan festival panel that AI workflows can cut film…
How to watch the Texas vs Oklahoma game today
Texas football plays Oklahoma on Oct. 10, 2026. Looking for information on Saturday's Red River Rivalry game? You're in the right place.
Raiders Urged to Make Trade to Improve 1 Key Position
The Las Vegas Raiders have emerged as a potential candidate to pursue a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline, but their early-season success may not change the team’s cautious approach. Despite opening the campaign with a 3-1 record, the franchise must decide whether adding an established pass catcher is worth sacrificing valuable draft capital. […] The post Raiders Urged to Make Trade to Improve 1 Key Position appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
Did a country music star secretly retire? Here’s what we know
The singer has remained fairly silent since 2024.
🚨 Breaking: Ratiu ruled out of Rayo-Athletic
Rayo Vallecano head into their match against Athletic Club with a significant late withdrawal. Full-back Andrei Rațiu will not be available for the game.The Romanian international had been playing th...
190K subscribers gone: YouTuber loses channel over new horror game
Ten years of work, around 3,000 videos and 190,000 subscribers – all gone because a YouTuber showed footage from the new horror game Hellraiser: Revival. What makes the case particularly controversial is that he claims to have censored the explicit scenes.
Arsenal star’s father insists his son is world-class
Mikel Merino continues to prove his value at Arsenal, with the midfielder delivering important performances for club and country despite often being overlooked when discussions turn to the best player...
The Underappreciated Benefits of Leaving Fallen Leaves Alone
To homeowners, fallen leaves look like work. To nature, they’re an investment, with tremendous value on the secondary market as invertebrate real estate.
Country music star’s song caught up in college football rivalry: ‘I got death threats’
The singer got a scary response to the hit song.
Column: Life lessons from the WYO Film Festival
What makes the annual WYO Film Festival — which just wrapped its ninth installment last weekend at the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center — such a unique opportunity is
Maple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche Showdown
The Toronto Maple Leafs revealed that forward John Tavares will be unavailable on Saturday as the Maple Leafs gear up to face their toughest test of the season against the Colorado Avalanche.Maple Leafs head coach Jim Hiller told Travelling Reports that Tavares had headed back to Toronto as the Tavares family welcomed their newest son, […] The post Maple Leafs Announce Major Player Absence Ahead of Avalanche Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.
Business owners brace for removal of skill machines
It’s a challenging reality for many in the state right now that, after Oct. 13, skilled games will be considered illegal.
Breast cancer disparities can delay diagnosis and worsen outcomes, experts say
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, experts are highlighting how cancer health disparities can affect identification, treatment and survival outcomes.
Many Kauai small businesses hanging on by a thread waiting for financial aid
A month after Hurricane Lowell destroyed businesses and caused a dramatic slowdown in customers, many Kauai operators are barely hanging on. The federal government announced approval of major disaster aid
'As highly trusted as anyone': Spokane Valley business reacts after former employee gets prison time for stealing $1 million
Trump takes suit against Hillary Clinton over 2016 election to Supreme Court
Oct 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump asked the US Supreme Court on Friday to revive his dismissed lawsuit against his 2016 Democratic rival Hillary Clinton accusing her of conspiring along with fo...
Valley businesses make superhero capes for sick kids
Fresno businesses are creating superhero capes for Valley Children’s patients as Tangram Interiors brings back its Halloween campaign.
Valadao-Villegas Debate and the Fight for Latino Voters in the Central Valley
A Central Valley debate with control of Congress at stake, and a look at whether progressive or moderate Democrats make the stronger pitch to Latino voters.
'Bored' White credits Hearn for Fury-Joshua being in UK
Dana White gives credit to Eddie Hearn, but says he is "bored" of the ongoing feud between him and his rival promoter.
Tracy Kashian shares lessons from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes
Tracy Kashian shares leadership lessons and practical business advice from 60 Ideas in 60 Minutes, hosted live on Sept. 29, 2026, for Central Valley rea.
Chicago Bears-Green Bay Packers: Keys for a Chicago victory
The Bears are favored against their rival team. Our crew has the keys to the game.
Bedford Co. students launch business, plan to introduce products at Fall Foliage Festival
Greek takeaways: What did we learn from Lionesses' win?
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
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Laura Ramos of Fresno State’s California Water Institute connects water research, industry and communities to address Central Valley water challenges.
Billi Hunt named Iowa State vice president for external relations
Billi Hunt, executive director of America’s Cultivation Corridor since 2018, has been named Iowa State University’s vice president for external relations, pending approval by the Iowa Board of Regents. Hunt, an Iowa State alumna, will begin her new role Oct. 12. Hunt has more than 25 years of experience in government affairs, strategic partnerships, communications,…
Assistant Professor of Climate Data Science | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Environment. This tenure-track position in Climate Data Science , beginning on July 1, 2027, is part of the ongoing cluster hire in Environmental Data Science and complements faculty searches within the Faculty of Computing and Data Science.rnrnWe particularly welcome candidates whose research focuses on the physical basis of climate, climate variability, and climate change, and who employ data science methodologies to deepen our understanding of how the climate system is changing and how these changes affect the global environment. Areas of interest include—but are not limited to—the changing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events; interactions between the atmosphere and terrestrial, oceanic, biospheric, and cryospheric systems; and improved understanding of Earth system predictability at seasonal, decadal, and longer time scales. We envision this position playing a central role in connecting and enhancing existing departmental strengths in climate-related research and teaching, including terrestrial and marine biogeosciences, land surface and coastal processes, paleoclimatology, energy and economic policy, and environmental sustainability. This faculty member will also contribute to university-wide interdisciplinary initiatives — including the Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health (URBAN) program, the Institute for Global Sustainability, and the Center for Climate and Health at the School of Public Health — and is expected to develop collaborative ties with the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, where shared interests in machine learning, large-scale data analytics, and Earth system modeling provide natural ground for joint advising, co-teaching, and grant development. This hire reflects our commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of climate and data science. This position contributes to the University convergence themes of Global Sustainability as well as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computing that are core pillars of BU's cross-disciplinary research priorities.rnrn Position Qualifications:rn Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree, demonstrated ability to obtain external funding to support their program of research and scholarship, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate research in Ph.D. programs, teach at all levels in the Earth Environment curriculum, and maintain an externally funded research program. We seek applicants whose research complement strengths in the Department and around the University. For more information about the Department, see
Not Your Mother’s Art Fest expands its canvas in downtown Lawrenceville
The Not Your Mother’s Art Fest has grown quickly in its three years, making it necessary to expand the footprint of the festival grounds.
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Inaugural Festival of Ideas, Entertainment, Learning, and Discovery coming to Shakespeare & Company in late October
Founded by producer Hunter Runnette, the three-day festival brings authors, scholars, and thinkers to Shakespeare & Company to explore questions shaping communities and the world.
Dominic Cooper says he and ex Amanda Seyfried may ‘come up’ with ‘Mamma Mia 3’ during film festival reunion
Dominic Cooper said he wants to come up with a way to make a third ‘Mamma Mia’ film with ex Amanda Seyfried as plans for a new movie remain unclear.
Evaluating Walt Weiss' First Season As Braves Manager
The first-year manager went 94-68 overall and took Atlanta back to the playoffs.
Insurance professionals urged to adapt as industry changes
Insurance professionals should build their personal brands, develop skills that remain valuable as the industry changes and be prepared to take risks in managing their careers…
States bet big on rural health startups, with a Silicon Valley twist
A handful of states set aside money from their share of the $50 billion federal Rural Health Transformation Program to quickly invest in new technologies.
Packers linebacker calls out Bears, despite Matt LaFleur staying quiet
It's rivalry week.
Valley Oaks Health Data Breach Settlement Gets First Nod from Court
Valley Oaks Health faced class action litigation over a June 2023 data security incident that affected 50,352 individuals. The consolidated lawsuit has Valley Oaks Health has agreed to settle a consolidated class action lawsuit stemming from a 2023 hacking incident that affected more than 50,000 individuals.
Mac Mini (M6) Review: Still Great, But A Tougher Sell
Price hikes have come for the Mac mini, and while it's still a great miniature computer for those who want one, the value proposition isn't quite as strong.
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Prize-winning image which sparked backlash was AI-generated, Nikon rules
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
Royals $3 Billion Ballpark Development Gets Key Approval
The city council overwhelmingly approved three stadium-related measures.
NVIDIA-Backed Upscale Wants to Make Rival AI Chips Work Together
NVIDIA GPUs dominate today’s AI data centers, but they’re no longer the only processors companies want to use. Cloud providers are developing their own AI chips, while specialized accelerators are entering the market. Getting these different processors to work together efficiently is creating a new challenge for data center operators. That’s the problem Upscale hopes […]
Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Gets YouTuber Permanently Banned
It seems like showcasing Hellraiser: Revival gameplay could get you permanently banned on YouTube. Here are more details.
Matthew Stafford evaluates his performance in Rams' first 4 games
Matthew Stafford admitted there's "definitely room for improvement" in his play through the Rams' first 4 games.
Business interruption losses climb 30% in two years: Allianz Commercial
Rising business interruption losses are increasingly hitting companies, with fire and explosion driving the costliest claims at roughly 2.9 billion euros ($3.3 billion) as the average value of claims…
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for October 12 to 16
Next Week on XBOX: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Planet Zoo 2, Valor Mortis, Warhammer 40K: Boltgun II, and more coming soon!
YouTuber Gets Banned For Hellraiser: Revival Censored Gameplay Video That Still Violated 'Sex And Nudity Policy'
This is why the Cenobites could never be content creators
Travel Health Insurance Requirement Implemented
As of October 6, 2026, all travelers to Kenya must obtain travel health insurance through the government-sanctioned provider prior to entry and must present proof of coverage upon arrival. The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) portal (for ETA-eligible nationals) and the eCitizen portal (for non-ETA-eligible nationals) have been updated with this requirement. The insurance costs approximately USD 44 and is valid for one year, including for repeat trips to Kenya during the insurance policy's validity period. Previously, travelers could rely on private or employer-provided health insurance and did not need to provide proof of coverage before entering the country. This change will not affect the above applicants' processing times. However, travelers should obtain the required insurance before traveling to avoid delays or bars to entry. Notably, Tanzania recently adopted a similar mandatory inbound travel insurance requirement, potentially signaling an emerging trend in the East African region.
Don't Trust AI For Blood Pressure Monitor Recommendations, Study Warns
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Oct. 9, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Want to buy an accurate blood pressure monitor? Don’t turn to AI for help, a new study warns. Three of four leading AI-powered search tools frequently recommended home BP monitors that haven’t been validated for accuracy,
Hard Pressed: Alaska Journalists Rewrite the Rules of Survival
The revival of the Anchorage Press as a weekly newspaper defies an industry-wide tide of media outlets going online or out of business.
Microsoft wants you to "break up with your MacBook" for a Surface Laptop Ultra, and it's paying big bucks to make it happen
You can get up to $1,000 cash back on top of trade-in value if you send Microsoft a MacBook Pro and buy a Surface Laptop Ultra.
Owning Less Can Build More: When Small Businesses Should Raise Equity
When and how to evaluate using equity or debt financing
Local high school freshman excels with sweet business
She started with lemonade in front of her home. Now her stand is a festival and football game favorite, and she just added popcorn.
YouTuber's Channel Permanently Banned Over Censored Hellraiser: Revival Gameplay Video
A YouTuber and streamer's channel was permanently banned for a Clive Barker’s Hellraiser: Revival gameplay video.
Microsoft 365 just plummeted in value again — your family will lose a whopping 4TB of storage
Microsoft says the new storage model is more flexible, but families now get dramatically less OneDrive storage for the same price.
Celtics Reveal Intriguing Weapon In Preseason Win Over Cavaliers
It was a nice sight to see for the Celtics in their preseason opener.
The best recent science fiction, fantasy and horror
The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle; As You Wake, Break the Shell by Becky Chambers; The Eye of Goliath by Diego Muzzio; Our Cut of Salt by Deena Helm
Japan sees record number of workers’ compensation approvals for mental health in fiscal 2025
The figure, published in this year’s white paper on measures to prevent karōshi, marked a record high for the seventh consecutive year.
Your next business might last six months. That can be enough.
"A business can support you between jobs, give you experience or show you that a line of work is not the life you want," writes Tom Lahat, co-founder and CXO of Tailor Brands. "Closing it does not erase that value."
BREAKING: Valverde questionable against Villarreal
Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde is questionable to face Villarreal this Saturday, coach José Mourinho announced during today’s pre-match press conference. Mourinho did not disclose Valverde’s issue, but it looks like the Uruguayan midfielder could sit this one out as Real Madrid get ready for a crucial stretch of the 2026-27 season. In other news, […]
Is Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Still Cheap On Earnings?
Academy Sports and Outdoors has delivered solid gains for long term shareholders, which puts a spotlight on whether the current share price at US$52.76 is still well supported by its earnings power. With that kind of track record in the rear-view mirror, the key issue now is what those profits are worth today. A 33.9% return over the past 5 years means long term holders have been rewarded. Fresh buyers need to ask whether the present valuation still lines up with the earnings that underpin...
Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!
Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]
The Sports Psychology Lessons Sunderland Can Learn From
From quiet leadership to coaching the person rather than the athlete, could lessons from elite swimming offer Régis Le Bris some valuable inspiration?
Festival continues
Photos from the first day of the second Winchester Main Street Festival, which continues through Saturday.
Samsung’s first AirPods Max 2 rival could be called Galaxy Studio
Samsung recently launched its first clip-on wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On, and the company is reportedly working on two more audio products. One is a pai
How Swansea found their way back as ambition returns
With Swansea City leading the Championship as the EFL returns, BBC Sport looks at how the club has brought back old values and new hopes.
5 Key Moments From Hostile Michigan Senate Debate Between El-Sayed and Rogers
Slashing personal attacks dominated the first televised face-off between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate, and former Representative Mike Rogers, his Republican rival.
Bipartisan push in Texas hopes to land new U.S. Space Academy
The academy would be modeled after West Point and the Naval Academy to educate and train future leaders of the Space Force.
No ‘snowflakes’: mental health review says today’s youth have it harder and harms are real
Peter Fonagy lauds courage of young people and warns of consequences of rising prevalence of mental illness
Bill Nye the Science Guy experiments with prevalent topics at Beyond the Conversation
Bill Nye, known to generations as “The Science Guy,” took the Beyond the Conversation stage Wednesday as Titans filled TSU Pavilions A, B and C, welcoming the legend himself with
Annual Wisconsin Science Festival kicks off next week
The 16th Annual Wisconsin Science Festival begins October 15. The 10-day festival will host events across more than fifty of Wisconsin's counties.
FCC considers allowing more political robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission is considering a petition that would allow certain political groups to make robocalls without first obtaining the recipient’s consent. NBC10 Responds Reporter Valeria Aponte Feliciano has more.
Roger Schmidt Reveals His Plans For Red Bull Football
The former Salzburg coach returns to lead global operations, prioritizing cross-club collaboration while evaluating a coaching crisis at Leipzig following Jürgen Klopp’s departure from the role.
Your guide to the Utah House District 5 race: Kendra Penry and Casey Snider
Next month, residents of southern Cache Valley will vote in their next Utah House representative. Candidates Casey Snider and Kendra Penry describe their platforms.
16th annual Wisconsin Science Festival returns Oct. 15-25 with 650 events statewide
MADISON (WKOW) -- The Wisconsin Science Festival returns for its 16th year with more than 650 events across the state from Oct. 15-25, exploring the theme "Us" through science and
Arts and Entertainment lineup for Oct. 9-19
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Embervine: A Night of ’70s, ’80s and ’90s Hits What: Bring your friends and your...
New hot dog restaurant opens in iconic SLO spot. It forgot one thing: a health permit
The restaurant had to pay a penalty after it launched without a valid health permit and inspection last week, the county health department confirmed.
RiverValley Behavioral Health’s vice president of operations receives 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership
RiverValley Behavioral Health’s Vice President of Operations Cate Gaddis was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s (KBE) 2026 Kelly Award for Business and Partnership at its Oct. 8 meeting. At the presentation were, from left, KBE Awards Committee Chair Julia