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Sky bridges, citizen science protect endangered Malaysia monkeys
A graceful black monkey edges across a swaying red rope bridge strung over a busy residential road in Malaysia's Penang, watched by local conservationists who carefully record her movements.Key to the...
When Algorithms Decide Who Gets Health Care
Scholar argues that algorithms determining health care coverage should be more regulated.
‘Go forward with hope and courage’
Of the 373 students who graduated, 301 received MPH degrees and 72 received a Master of Science degree in public health. Included in that total were 13 joint
Republicans Collins, Dooley Advance to Primary Runoff in Hopes of Facing US Senator Ossoff in November
By David Morgan May 19 (Reuters) - A hardline Republican congressman and a former college football coach who has never held elective office advanced to a runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's U.S. Senate Republican primary election, extending a messy intra-party battle to determine who will face ...
We asked US researchers how the Trump administration's science policies have affected them
The American academic research engine has long been the envy of the world. Generally well-funded, labs in the United States have been able to attract the best minds who generate breakthroughs and train ...
Thomas Massie faces the question confronting other Republicans who crossed Trump: What now?
For the next six months, Rep. Thomas Massie will hold something that even President Donald Trump can’t take away: His seat in Congress.
American passenger on hantavirus-hit cruise feels ‘blindsided’ and ‘misled’ by new quarantine orders
An American passenger who was exposed to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the cruise ship HV Hondius said he feels “blindsided” and “misled” by new orders that require staying at the National Quarantine Center in Nebraska under federal supervision.
Jack Davis, the most feared and loathed man in San Francisco politics, dies at 79
How a kid who grew up in a Pennsylvania funeral parlor went from gay rights activist to S.F. political kingmaker
AI money floods Manhattan congressional race
A pro-industry super PAC has attacked Assemblyman Alex Bores, who passed state regulations on large AI models.
Dartmouth Health study could point way to sustained weight loss for those who stop using GLP-1 drugs
GLP-1 drugs have transformed obesity treatment, but many patients regain weight after stopping the medication. A new study could point the way to a solution.
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care
Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty.
Exhibit highlights the health impacts of online violence affecting children and adolescents
The World Health Organization (WHO) is drawing attention to the growing importance of addressing the impacts of digital environments on children’s health and development.
Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky
Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.
5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia
Mr. Dooley is a former football coach running in the Republican primary with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp.
Former prosecutor who railed against Trump’s weaponization of DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and Navy JAG officer, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr.
Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it
The Louisiana senator, who lost his primary over the weekend, voted in support of the war powers resolution for the first time. It advanced 50-47, with a final passage vote yet to come.
In growing fight, Steyer's campaign says pro-Becerra influencers didn't disclose pay
Social media creators who create paid content on behalf of a California political campaign are required to disclose that the material was sponsored and who paid for it.
5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky
Mr. Gallrein has President Trump’s support in his bid to oust Representative Thomas Massie.
Google’s AI future demands trust — and your personal data
Gemini Spark is giving Google a whole new level of access to your data.
Georgia health officials confirm 3 cases of measles in metro Atlanta family
Officials say the metro Atlanta family who are confirmed to have measles had recently travelled internationally and were not vaccinated.
Jonathan Weigel named one of the World's Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors by Poets & Quants - Haas News
Assistant Professor Jonathan Weigel, who teaches business ethics to MBA students and studies how fragile states can build more accountable governance, has been named one of Poets & Quants’ “World’s Best 40-Under-40 Graduate Business Professors of 2026.” Weigel was selected from more than 1,700 nominations from students, administrators, and faculty members at business schools around […]
CT Department of Correction plans to address healthcare delays
The CT Department of Correction announced a slate of reforms focused on improving the quality of healthcare for people who are incarcerated.
Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000.
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts public health emergency and U.S. border restrictions
An Ebola outbreak in the DRC has been declared an emergency. Up to 50% of people who get Ebola die. How does it spread? Who should worry?
Philly DA Larry Krasner got kicked out of election day lunch after clashing with union leader Ryan Boyer
The argument stemmed from last year’s DA’s race, when Boyer, a political centrist who leads the powerful Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, endorsed Krasner’s challenger.
Rubio criticizes WHO’s Ebola response as US continues sweeping public health cuts
US secretary of state says WHO was ‘a little late’ in identifying deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda
Trump's endorsement put to the test in Tuesday's primaries
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump?
Environmental Science Classes Earn Eco-Educator Award — Central Catholic High School
Central Catholic’s AP Environmental Science classes recently earned the Eco-Educator Award from the S.A.V.E. (Science Alliance for Valuing the Environment) Foundation. The S.A.V.E. Eco-Educator Award is a regional honor celebrating Toledo-area teachers who exhibit a strong commitment to en
Who Is Ken Paxton, Trump’s Pick in the Texas Senate Race?
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, seems poised to defeat Senator John Cornyn, a four-term incumbent.
State Health Coverage for Immigrants and Implications for Health Coverage and Care
Noncitizen immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, face significant barriers to accessing health coverage and care and are significantly more likely than citizens to be uninsured. This brief provides an overview of state health coverage programs for immigrants, including among states that have taken up options in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to expand coverage for lawfully present immigrants and/or established fully state-funded programs to fill gaps in coverage for immigrants.
Sports in Brief: An update on the Wasatch High School spring sports teams
The Wasatch boys soccer team fell in the first round of the playoffs on May 8 3-2 to Salt Lake City’s West High. The Wasps were tied 2-2 with their opponents at the half, who scored the game winner in the second half. Wasatch ended the season 11-7, a down year for the program that […]
US health officials order quarantine for 2 passengers from cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak
U.S. health officials say they've issued quarantine orders for two passengers who were on the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak who are now at a hospital in Nebraska.
As an aspiring science communicator, I learned a lot from an “eco artist”
Globally renowned, Xavier Cortada creates artwork to generate awareness about climate challenges. He inspired students during a campus visit, among them one who hopes to advocate for the environment.
Political science alum confirmed as ambassador to Sri Lanka
Yesterday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Eric Meyer as ambassador to Sri Lanka. Meyer is a political science graduate from UC Berkeley who was confirmed alongside 48 other nominees.
Random L.A. County residents can get paid to fill out health department survey: Here’s who
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has launched the 10th cycle of the county’s Health Survey, but not everyone will be able to fill it out and get a monetary reward for doing so. T…
A key science publishing platform is cracking down on AI slop
The pre-print website arXiv has announced that researchers who put their names to papers which included errors clearly generated by artificial intelligence (AI) will face a year-long ban and ongoing restrictions.
Unpopular opinion: The Office is insufferable!
The debate highlights the divide between cringe comedy fans and those who just want a traditional sitcom.
Anthropic hires former OpenAI and Tesla AI boss Andrej Karpathy
Andrej Karpathy, the OpenAI founding member who was formerly Tesla's AI boss, announced on Tuesday that he had joined Anthropic.
Retirees are worried about the cost of healthcare — and who can blame them?
The increase in Medicare Part B premiums has sparked concerns about out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
Why Warren Buffett's meeting guide expects bigger crowd next year
Tilman Versch, who's published numerous guides to Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, explained why he's optimistic about attendance next year.
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Plex increasing Lifetime Plex Pass cost to whopping $750
Plex has announced a massive price increase for the Lifetime tier of its Plex Pass plan. Starting in July, Plex...
Data center politics and Kirk Bangstad’s attention-seeking run for governor (with Emily Mills!)
Dan Shafer is a journalist from Milwaukee who writes and publishes The Recombobulation Area. In 2024, he and the publication joined Civic Media, where he is currently a Contributing Editor. He’s written for The New York Times, The Daily Beast, Heartland Signal, Belt Magazine, WisPolitics, and Milwaukee Record. He previously worked at Seattle Magazine, Seattle […]
Things a travel planner packs on cruises + what not to bring
As a travel planner who's coordinated and been on many cruises, portable fans are an onboard essential, but beach towels are never on my packing list.
Shock, The Developer For Yoshi And The Mysterious Book Is Exactly Who You Think
How you feelin'?
Live Results: Oregon midterm state and congressional primaries
Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties’ nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday’s primary.
Who moves away when climate change hits? The hidden household politics of migration
Decisions to migrate in response to climate stress are rarely personal choices and there’s such a huge diversity of household migration patterns.
Mainstream anime moments create big business opportunities
Anime has gone mainstream in the United States, drawing millions of fans who spend big money on conventions, streaming, gaming, and merchandise. But anime is no longer reserved just for cosplayers. Now, businesses and sports franchises are increasingly tapping into anime culture to grow audiences, strengthen fan loyalty, and create new revenue opportunities.
People who lost the most weight on Ozempic saw huge health benefits
People who lost significant weight while taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, or Saxenda had sharply lower risks of major obesity-related health problems, including sleep apnea and kidney disease. Those who gained weight instead faced higher risks — especially for heart failure — even though many patients discontinued the medications within a year.
Prep talk: Sherman Oaks Notre Dame pitcher Ainsley Jenkins knows who to call for writing help
Freshman Ainsley Jenkins is the daughter of former Sports Illustrated writer and Clippers executive Lee Jenkins.
Voters in six states head to polls with Kentucky’s Massie facing Trump’s fury
Contest seen as latest test of president’s grip on GOP as he urges voters to reject one of the few senior Republicans who has defied him
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Two Black men from Georgia who voted for President Trump in 2024 have very different views of how the country is doing now, in the first installment of Swing Shift from NPR's Tamara Keith.
WHO chief concerned at speed and scale of Ebola outbreak as cases rise
The head of the World Health Organization on Tuesday expressed concern at the speed and scale of the Ebola outbreak, as number of cases rises.
Women in Science: Dr Lauren Snyder - TIB-Blog
The blog series “Women in Science” introduces women from the TIB who give insights into their careers and personal experiences in science. Dr Lauren Snyder studied Ecology and Conservation Biology at Boston University and earned her PhD in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Now, she is the co-founder of the TIB Knowledge Loom, an Open Science digital library. In this interview, she talks about why having clear goals is just as important as being open to the unexpected, and why the people you work with play such an important role.
Sorry, Governor — you are wrong on this one
If you have read even a handful of my several hundred columns during the past few years, you likely ran across me saying nice things about Gov. Jared Polis. I genuinely like the guy, whom I met during our mutual first runs for Congress back in 2008. He was very nice to me, even though, […]
The women leaving the 'New Right'
Defectors from the ‘New Right’ say that sexism is a feature, not a bug of modern-day conservatism.New York Magazine’s Sam Adler-Bell published The Young Women Leaving the New Right, detailing the experiences of conservative women who say that rampant misogyny within the space is pushing them out of a community they helped build. From demanding that women stay home and out of public life to advocating for the repeal of civil rights law - some conservative women have reached their limit. But host Brittany Luse wonders: will this change of heart stick in the voting booths? Or is this just more of the same?To answer that question, Brittany is joined by Editor at Large of the 19th and NABJ President, Errin Haines. Errin helps unpack the link between the ‘new’ and ‘old’ right, white women checkered political history, and how searching for community can sometimes lead people down dark paths. Want more about women and politics? Check out these episodes:Progressive women have 'had it!' And they're fighting back.The political power of Gen Z womenEnough is enough. Is it time to leave America?Support Public Media. Join NPR Plus.Follow Brittany on Instagram: @bmluseFor handpicked podcast recommendations every week, subscribe to NPR’s Pod Club newsletter at npr.org/podclub.
Arizona Cardinals had a few absences from OTAs
OTAs are voluntary, but have a look at who was not on the field practicing or working out on Monday for the Cardinals.
Member States Support Extended Deadline For Talks On Pandemic Agreement Annex
All World Health Organization (WHO) member states supported the extension of talks on the last outstanding piece of the Pandemic Agreement, the Pathogen
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump.
What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump.
Surgical patients with mental health conditions who receive music therapy are more medically complex, study finds
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health found that patients with mental health and/or substance use disorders who undergo surgery and receive music therapy are more medically complex ...
Pirates Decision Makers Respond to Jared Jones' Bullpen Comments
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jared Jones made it somewhat clear how he feels about moving to the bullpen earlier last week. Jones, who has been on a rehab assignment, shut down that narrative right away.
SimonMed hopes to drum up whole-body MRI business
The Tucson, Arizona-based radiology practice announced it will offer 20% discounts on its longevity scans to the military, veterans and first responders.
Barcelona Institute for Global Health: Expanded TB screening does not speed up treatment initiation or improve survival in hospitalised patients with HIV
Adding molecular tests on sputum, urine and stool samples does not appear to outperform the standard WHO-recommended diagnostic approach.
Nicole Wertheim, Philanthropist and Champion for Public Health, Dies at 82
Join us in remembering Nicole Wertheim, a visionary whose transformative gift ignited a movement at UC San Diego. From founding our school of public health to receiving the Chancellor’s Medal, her legacy of spirit and generosity will inspire students and shape a healthier world for generations.
Scientists found a smarter Mediterranean diet that slashes diabetes risk by 31%
A large European study revealed that a lower-calorie Mediterranean diet paired with exercise and coaching dramatically reduced the risk of type 2 diabetes. Participants who made these lifestyle changes were 31% less likely to develop the disease over six years. They also lost more weight and trimmed their waistlines compared to those following a standard Mediterranean diet alone.
Traditional Medicine Innovation for Health Impact: Financing, Collaboration, and Future Pathways
This session brings together WHO, Member States, innovators, regulators and private sector partners to explore the role of integrating and advancing traditional medicine to improve health outcomes, while accelerating innovation, partnerships and collaboration. Discussions will focus on translating evidence and innovation into implementation, addressing financing and policy barriers, and identifying practical pathways to scale credible, community-rooted traditional medicine approaches to expand access, equity and health impact.Watch live on YouTube
School science experiment fire leaves student with severe burns on nearly half her body
Multiple businesses came together to support a student who was injured in an accident during a school science experiment.
School science experiment fire leaves student with severe burns on nearly half her body
Multiple businesses came together to support a student who was injured in an accident during a school science experiment.
School science experiment fire leaves student with severe burns on nearly half her body
Multiple businesses came together to support a student who was injured in an accident during a school science experiment.
What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies
The unprecedented lawsuit President Donald Trump brought against the Internal Revenue Service over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns years ago has led to an unprecedented arrangement that will make nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds available to allies of the president who say they were unfairly investigated by the government in the past.
Nancy Pelosi puts thumb on the scale in race for her successor. Here's who she endorsed
Pelosi’s surprise endorsement comes just two weeks from Election Day, six months after the former speaker announced she would retire
Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more
Becky Cottrell, Ph.D., Department of Social Work, and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Becky Cottrell from the Department of Social Work and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., from the School of Education co-authored an article recently published in an international journal. Read the article. Biff Baker, Ph.D., College of Business Biff Baker, Ph.D., received a Best in Track award from the Society for Advancement of Management for research examining bureaucratic inefficiencies within Section 8 subsidized housing programs. The study focuses on how administrative delays and communication breakdowns can create housing instability for families and discourage landlord participation. It also offers recommendations to improve accountability and trust in public housing systems. Brendan Fry, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics and Statistics Brendan Fry, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, co-authored the article “Modeling the Impact of Venous Collapsibility on Retinal Oxygenation,” published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The interdisciplinary research brought together scholars from the University of Delaware, Indiana University Indianapolis, McGill University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Access the article. Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Bridget Arend, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, co-published the book “Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching, Second Edition” with James R. Davis. The book explores practical approaches to improving college teaching and student learning experiences. Buy the book. College of Business Faculty At the 2026 Western Decision Sciences Institute international conference, Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D., Debora Gilliard, Ph.D., and David Lynn Hoffman, Ph.D., from the College of Business received the Best Case Study Paper Award for “Oreo: A Global Success Story in Brand Evolution and Market Leadership.” Lisa McVicker, Ph.D., and Apryl Brodersen, Ph.D., also had their paper, “Electronic Performance Monitoring: Employer Panacea or Legal Quagmire?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Leadership. Community Engagement Exchange Program Metropolitan State University of Denver was selected to host international Fellow Aleja Henao Espitia of Bogotá, Colombia through the Community Engagement Exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. View Espitia's LinkedIn profile. David Varel, Ph.D., College of Letters, Arts and Sciences MSU Denver historian David Varel, Ph.D., has been awarded a 2026 ACLS Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. The fellowship program supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, and selected just 63 scholars from more than 2,000 applicants this year. Varel’s project, “The Black Chicago School: Academic Activism in the Age of American Apartheid,” explores the work of Black scholars who challenged scientific racism, built alternative institutions and helped lay the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 to support full-time research and writing. Learn more about the fellowship. MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte. Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA. Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term. Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event. Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term. Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices. Military Friendly Recognition Military Friendly has awarded MSU Denver Gold Status as a military-friendly university and ranked the University No. 7 nationally for military spouses. The recognition reflects MSU Denver’s strong support systems for veterans and military spouses, including transfer credit assistance and retention-focused resources. As of 2026, 1,050 military-connected students are enrolled at the University, advancing institutional priorities around serving veterans and supporting student retention. MSU Denver Cheer Club The MSU Denver Cheer Club earned third place in the 4-Year College Small Coed Intermediate division at the USA Spirit Nationals. Celebrate the win on Instagram. MSU Denver Cybersecurity Team An MSU Denver cybersecurity team earned first place in the Strategist category at the 2026 CYBER RECon National Competition hosted at Fort Meade, Maryland, by U.S. Cyber Command. Led by Jeffrey London, Ph.D., and undergraduate student Matthew Bopp, the team competed against universities and law schools nationwide with its 30-page legal analysis on cybersecurity and free speech titled “Freedom of Speech and MDM: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation.” The paper also earned Bopp a personal invitation to apply to the University of Maryland School of Law. MSU Denver Debate Team MSU Denver Debate won the 2026 Sierra Sustainability Summit hosted at Yosemite National Park in April. Students Kat Conte and Simon Bernhard bested teams from George Washington University, Gallaudet University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of San Francisco and Tennessee Tech in the modified present-and-defend style competition. Their proposal recommended adapting Colorado’s Keep Colorado Wild Pass model to support California state parks facing budget constraints. Learn about the summit. MSU Denver Women’s Golf MSU Denver Women’s Golf was represented on the national stage this month as junior Neige Dunn competed as an individual at the NCAA West Regional. She became the first Roadrunner in 10 years to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. Get the details.
Could Republican Thomas Massie survive Trump's attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
Doctor's kit found on Mount Vesuvius victim in Pompeii
A man who died in Pompeii during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was carrying a medical kit with him, new scans reveal.
A mobile stroke unit helped save this 21-year-old Pennsylvania woman's life: "I could have died"
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
Whoa! Netflix is Sending Narnia Heading to Theaters...What This Means for the Future of Film
(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.) Here’s a funny thing about the debate over whether streamers should release their movies in theaters first: Both sides think the other side represents the “conventional wisdom”. If you’ve been reading me for any amount of time, or even just scanned my front page, you know I think movies make more money by having a robust theatrical window compared to going straight-to-streaming. I’ve published thousands of words on this topic. And for years, I felt like I was standing up to a wave of opposition. See, while the “put your films in theaters to make money” take was obvious at any point before 2019, post-streaming revolution, most of the trendy thinkers took the opposite point of view. Big names argued that Netflix putting their film straight-to-streaming (“S-to-S” from here on out) actually made more money. Netflix was “disrupting” theaters, just as they disrupted Blockbuster Video, and since innovation is always good, this too was a great idea. This thinking then leaked into the mainstream business outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. I read many articles whose take boiled down to “Netflix makes tons of money from S-to-S releases” and “theaters were in structural decline” anyways. Covid-19 shutting down theaters and the 2023 strikes shutting down film production seemingly justified this point of view, as the box office struggled to return to 2017-2019 heights. Yet I’ve also read folks arguing the opposite point: the conventional wisdom says to put films in theaters! From some writers’ points of view, “everyone” actually agrees/agreed with my “send your films to theaters” take—especially the stodgy traditional studios—and folks still didn’t understand Netflix’s genius. I feel like, for the last two years, many people have argued this point as if it’s conventional wisdom. You know what? I may have been wrong. At this point, the “S-to-S strategy makes money” might be the minority viewpoint. Especially with the news this month that Netflix will put at least one film—Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film The Magician’s Nephew—in theaters in 2027 for a full 49-day run is big news. So that’s the story of the week, but I’ll also explain why they’re making this move now and why Netflix may not completely embrace theaters, along with other topics, like how I don’t buy Disney’s “super app” strategy, the latest good news out of the unions, my take on the latest attacks against free speech, and a whole lot more. Let’s get started. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Netflix Goes to Theaters! Listen, I promise not to victory lap too hard today. As I just wrote, I’ve argued against sending films straight-to-streaming for—checks calendar—eight years now. Since 2018. Yikes. That’s a long time. And for years, others painted my thinking as “conventional” in that I was standing up for the status quo against trendy, cool disruption. And that’s not cool! But math is math, and I never could make the S-to-S numbers work. The only thing that ever enabled that model was Wall Street’s brief exuberance for it. It seems like the heads of Netflix now agree with me. (There were always rumors that former head of film for Netflix Scott Stuber argued internally for theatrical releases as well.) As they announced: “The Magician’s Nephew_—the first film in a Narnia series of films—will open on 12-Feb-2027, with a 49 day theatrical exclusive run.”_ I’m a little surprised at how little coverage this big change actually got. Credit to Bloomberg for leading with it and Matt Belloni’s The Town for highlighting it with the provocatively titled podcast “Hell Hath Frozen Over”. But after that? Instead of getting as much coverage as, say, the FCC’s latest egregious crackdown on free speech, this news story got crickets. But it’s massively more important for the future business of entertainment. So let’s start with the obvious question… Why Put Your Movies in Theaters? So…why should Netflix put (some!) of their movies in theaters? Well, I’ve already written that in a very, very, very long article from 2022: [ ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) [ The Data Is In: Theatrical Films Massively Outperform Straight-To-Streaming Films ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) Entertainment Strategy Guy · April 5, 2023 [ Read full story ](https://entertainment.substack.com/p/the-data-is-in-theatrical-films-massively) To summarize, theatrical runs make much more money, especially blockbusters, because they earn more money per viewing,1 and that helps boost home entertainment sales. Theatrical films also perform as well or better than the streaming-only films. Now, partially this is driven by increased marketing for said films, but said marketing ultimately boosts the awareness of the movies and drives improved streaming and library performance as well. Again, I’ve made this case after reviewing the economic models and streaming data for years. Just last week, Emily Horgan also made the case for kids films! Yes, it is probably conventional wisdom, but that’s also because it’s true! I’d also argue we’ve seen a lot of data in the various studios’ behavior. As I’ve noted before, the more a studio needs to make money, the likelier they are to put films in theaters. As such, Disney, Universal, Warner Bros., Paramount and Sony all send their major films to theaters. Even if they once made a big S-to-S push (*cough* Disney *cough*), they’ve since relented and returned to theaters. The tech companies don’t need to make money, per se, so it took them years to embrace theaters. Apple doesn’t need to make money because it doesn’t disclose their (likely) Quibi-sized losses each year. (They fear bad press more than losing money.) Amazon announced two years ago that they planned to make Amazon-MGM Studios/Prime Video profitable on its own, and guess what? Now they’re putting films in theaters. That leaves Netflix. They’re in between the “no need to make money at all” and the “desperately need to make money to offset linear TV declines”, so they had less pressure to put some films in theaters. Plus, for years, they were the sexy disruptor, and Wall Street rewarded them for that. (Honestly, they still do.) Yet, even Netflix likely saw the money they were leaving on the table (I’ve estimated it at an easy billion dollars before) so they changed their course. I heard one pundit argue that, because Netflix already makes so much money, they don’t need to make more money, which sort of goes against everything I’ve ever learned about business and economics. Again, to be super-nuanced, sending “films to theaters” does not mean EVERY film. TV movies have been a thing for decades. Lifetime films, Hallmark holiday films, Disney Channel Original Movies, and so on, don’t need theatrical runs. But films above a certain budget level (say $25 to 50 million) almost certainly need theaters to maximize their revenue. The Scenarios (with a Dose of Skepticism) Now time for some skepticism: it won’t surprise me at all if Netflix re-changes course. Specifically, Netflix announced that their Narnia film will go to theaters. And I’d bet anything we see KPop Demon Hunters 2: The Huntering2 also goes to theaters, cause it’s the surest hit outside of a Disney animated sequel right now. But how much does Netflix truly commit to theaters? They’ve already tried to emphasize that this is a one-off move. I see three broad scenarios:
Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry Both Whine About PGA Championship Setup
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry were both unhappy with the conditions at the 2026 PGA Championship. McIlroy, who has won back-to-back Masters championships, sounded off on the conditions at the Pennsylvania course over the weekend. "I think a bunched leaderboard like this, I think it's a sign of a ...
Dem who welcomed socialist mayor's 'change' now sounding alarm over billionaire exodus: 'Gravely concerned'
A Seattle Democratic councilmember who once welcomed socialist Mayor Katie Wilson now admits he is "gravely concerned" about the city's business exodus.
Cruise ship hit by deadly hantavirus outbreak docks in Netherlands for disinfection
At least 11 hantavirus cases have been reported, including nine confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Best Buy Is Giving You a Whole Week to Shop Its Memorial Day Sale – It Ends May 25
We highlight some of our favorite deals in Best Buy's Memorial Day sale 2026, including video games, TVs, and more.
'The Late Show' is ending on May 21. Here's what led CBS to cancel Stephen Colbert, why David Letterman says he's 'pissed off' and who the final guests are.
This week's announced guests include Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, David Byrne and Bruce Springsteen.
Heart health screenings deliver lifesaving impact
Penn State Health helps bring heart health care to people who might not otherwise have access by offering free cardiovascular screenings at community organizations and events across central Pennsylvania.
Apple Announces WWDC 2026 Schedule, Sends Media Invites
Apple today provided a schedule for its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference, which starts on June 8 and ends on June 12. Apple also sent out invites to members of the media who have been invited to attend an in-person keynote viewing at Apple Park. Both the invites and schedule confirm that the keynote will begin at the standard time, 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time or 1:00 p.m Eastern Time.
The minister of health of the Dominican Republic assumed the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly
Geneva, May 18, 2026 (PAHO) – Dr. Víctor Atallah, Minister of Health of the Dominican Republic, assumed the presidency of the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) this Monday, as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) highest decision-making body opened in Geneva.According to WHO rules of procedure, the presidency rotates among the Organization’s six regions. This year, the Region of the Americas is responsible for leading the Assembly. It is the first time that the Dominican Republic has assumed the presidency of the World Health Assembly.
Nominations Open for Annual NJBIA-NJ Business Magazine's 'Awards for Excellence'
New Jersey Business Magazine is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards for Excellence competition, powered by NJBIA, which recognizes outstanding businesses and their leaders who have improved New Jersey’s economic climate and quality of life. Awards will be given for Executive of the Year, Outstanding Employer, Community Service and Excellence in Disability Inclusion. Winners will be[...]
Children’s Colorado must resume care to transgender plaintiffs, state Supreme Court rules by 5-2
The Colorado Supreme Court, by a 5-2 vote, ordered Children’s Hospital Colorado on Monday to resume providing certain medical services to a group of transgender plaintiffs, which it had ceased in the face of funding threats from the federal government last year. The unusual appeal before the Supreme Court stemmed from a trial judge’s rejection […]
Ebola outbreak prompts U.S. to screen travelers at airports, other ports of entry
The U.S. is relying on a special public health authority to bar non-U.S. passport holders who have been to Uganda, Congo or South Sudan from entering the country.
UAMS Graduates 1,237 Health Professionals
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently held commencement ceremonies to recognize 1,237 students who earned degrees or certificates from the university’s five colleges and graduate school.
WHO declares public health emergency for Ebola
The World Health Organization yesterday declared a public health emergency of international concern due to an Ebola outbreak. The WHO said that as of May 16, there have been eight confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases and 80 suspected deaths from an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two cases have also been confirmed in Uganda.
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The crew will now go into quarantine, with those who cannot be immediately repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers.
MBA Roundup: 3 Harvard Business School Professors Top Harvard’s Highest-Paid List
Three women on the Harvard Business School faculty made a combined $4.8-million in 2024 ... but that's not the whole story.
Cavaliers vs. Knicks: Who has the edge with NBA Finals on the line? Series keys, schedule and prediction
Trump moves to dismiss $10 billion suit over leak of tax returns after reports of a resolution
The creation of a fund to pay allies of the president who believe they were wrongly investigated and prosecuted reflects Trump's long-running claims that the Biden administration Justice Department was weaponized against him.
Photos from Congo and Uganda as WHO declare health emergency over Ebola
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, after more than 300 suspected cases. This is a photo gallery curated by AP
Bahamian public health leader Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis receives WHO Global Health Leaders Award at 79th World Health Assembly
Geneva, Switzerland, 18 May 2026 (PAHO) — Dr. Merceline Dahl-Regis of The Bahamas was recognized today with the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General’s Global Health Leaders Award during the High-Level Welcome of the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly (WHA79), honoring her lifelong contribution to public health in the Americas and globally.
Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies
President Donald Trump is dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, according to court documents, a signal that the administration is preparing to go forward with a plan to set up $1.8 billion fund that would compensate those who believe they were subject to unfair investigations under previous administrations.
Is Britain becoming ungovernable?
Difficult trade-offs ahead require a leader who can ‘switch off all the noise and fixate on the real problems’
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Oregon’s Primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties’ nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday’s primary. Voters will also decide a statewide ballot measure that would raise ...