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These are the midterm deciders: They voted for Trump and now disapprove of him
About a fifth of those who voted for Trump in 2024 now disapprove of his performance. How they vote -- or whether they stay home -- will strongly shape the scale of Republican losses this year.
Opinion | Everything is political, even if you aren’t
It is easy to feel disconnected from politics. Most of us will never set foot behind the closed doors in Washington D.C., so from a distance, politics seems like something irrelevant to ordinary citizens. That distance can make disengagement seem appealing. With another candidate, election, or bill constantly dominating the news, taking an apolitical stance...
Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states' ballots.
Gov. Wes Moore, up for reelection in Maryland, campaigns in Virginia
With victory expected at home, Moore is wooing Black and veteran voters in a 2028 early presidential primary state.
Lula bucks regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally in Brazil
Brazilian voters have denied Latin America’s resurgent right its ultimate prize. Lula's reelection limits U.S. President Trump’s influence in the region and cements Brazil as a counterweight to Washington.
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy's 'Arabs don't produce science' claim meets a Nobel Prize reality check
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand
Analysis | Saddam’s Cheesecake Factory: Trump’s predecessors go after him in ways only they can
In today’s edition … Voters are changing their minds … You tell me about your first time voting … but first …
The midterms look good for Democrats — but it’s too early to call a blue wave
The United States may be within a week of momentous political change in midterm elections that could destroy the Republican Party’s monopoly on Washington and hand Democrats power to check President Donald Trump.
Sleep in total darkness to maintain heart health, researchers say
WASHINGTON — Many a pop song has nudged us to turn the lights down low, but for cardiovascular health, the better choice is to keep them off entirely it seems,
What To Make Of The Washington Nationals Catching Unit
Analyzing the 5 Nats catchers most likely to make a big league impact in 2027
Rhule rundown: Bye week recap, scouting Washington
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule met with media on Monday morning to recap the bye week and preview the Huskers’ Saturday night matchup against Washington at Memorial Stadium.
These superbugs pose the biggest threat to Americans, CDC says
Nineteen drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the country each year.
Nebraska announces blackout theme against Washington
Nebraska football announced a blackout theme and special uniforms for this Saturday's game against Washington.
We disagree about politics. But we see the same problems in health care.
Congress has several ways it can improve the industry.
These superbugs pose the biggest threat to Americans, CDC says
Nineteen drug-resistant germs cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the country each year.
What exactly Democrats have pledged to do if they win in the midterms
If Democrats can win control of either the House or the Senate, they will have seized some control of Washington back from President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Political Analysts Weigh Predictions for Midterm Elections
The National Journal Hotline hosts a panel in Washington, DC, examining the 2026 midterm elections, including race predictions and key contests to watch.
US Health Chief RFK Jr Faces Widespread Rebuke Over His Anti-Arab Remarks
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 27 (Reuters) - US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced widespread rebuke from civil rights groups, healthcare advocates and Democrats on Tuesday over his anti-Arab comments that the Council on American-Islamic Relations cast as "a textbook display of ...
At 80, he’s a top dementia expert. Here’s how he keeps his brain healthy.
Researcher Ron Petersen says there are simple things we can all do for healthier cognitive aging.
Blanche says Trump isn’t trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday defended the Trump administration's lawsuit to block certification of Alaska's Senate results if Repub
Judge imposes new limits on Trump’s golf course renovation
A federal judge extended an order blocking tree removal from a Washington, DC golf course President Donald Trump is seeking to renovate, while imposing new notice requirements on any other major changes the administration seeks to make on the golf course grounds.
The FEC’s filing system is down a week before the election. The agency won’t say why.
The outage comes as candidates face 48-hour deadlines to report large late contributions.
How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections
WASHINGTON (AP) — Noor Dubow says he regularly votes for Republican candidates who he believes align with his economic views — even though he's never been a fan
CDC’s deputy director to leave Trump administration after six months
Jennifer Shuford, who had been Texas’s health commissioner, was part of a team hired to restore confidence in the agency.
Dodgers notes – Bananas coming to town, roster talk
The Savannah Bananas have taken the baseball world by storm with their wacky version of the game. On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced that the Bananas will have a two-game series next spring when the Dodgers are away in Washington to play the Nationals. Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium will host the Bananas and […]
MAGA star Lauren Boebert switched to a safer district. It’s no cakewalk.
For Rep. Lauren Boebert, this Republican district in Colorado has become competitive.
Cook Political Report shifts two red-state governor races toward Democrats
The gubernatorial races in Kansas and Nebraska moved slightly to the left in Cook’s final ratings.
Alton Brown brings food, science, humor to the Washington Pavilion for one night
Television personality and author Alton Brown is bringing his mix of food, science, and humor to the Washington Pavilion on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for one performance only.
3 mental health habits that may help your blood pressure
Exercising and eating a healthy diet are important. But your mindset may benefit your health, too.
Cost of employer-sponsored health insurance rises again, survey finds
WASHINGTON — The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance increased again this year, as did the deductibles many people must pay before their plans begin covering most health care expenses, according
The broccoli-cooking mistake that may reduce its health benefits
Popular preparation methods might be removing key nutrients from this vegetable. Here’s how experts suggest cooking it instead.
Science 4 Everyone: How does sod and tall fescue work?
Science teacher and Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller explains how to use sod in your yard to prepare for cooler weather.
Inside the Trump Administration's Dismantling of a Health Care Research Office
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has few remaining grant officers and has redirected millions in taxpayer dollars without telling Congress.
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy’s claim that Arabs ‘don’t produce science’ meets a Nobel Prize reality check
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr .'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary d
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm woes mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
Kim Stone Named Washington Business Journal Sports Leader of the Year
Washington, D.C. (10/27/2026) – Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone has been named the 2026 Sports Leader of the Year by the Washington Business Journal. Stone is one of only eight honorees in WBJ’s 2026 CEO Awards and will be recognized Dec. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., and featured in WBJ’s print and online editions […]
In first midterm rally, Obama blasts Trump administration
Democrats have embraced the former president as their most effective closing messenger in the final weeks of the high-stakes midterm campaign.
Financial Woes Looms Over Washington's Revenue Sports
With Washington basketball's season set to tip off in just a few days, the second of the Huskies' two revenue sports finds itself in a very similar predicament to the football team. According to a recent report from CBS surveying the roster spending of college basketball programs across the nation, Danny Sprinkle's program ranked last in the Big Ten, spending approximately $5-7 million in NIL on its players.
Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
Reliably Democratic Colorado and Washington have ballot measures that would bar transgender girls from some sports competitions
Arkansan visits Washington, supports push to improve female veterans’ healthcare
WASHINGTON -- An Arkansas veteran was part of a recent push urging Congress to consider legislation to improve healthcare for women veterans.
Exclusive-US Political Candidates Tailor Messages for AI Models Used by Voters
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - US political candidates have been engineering their campaign messages to appeal to the AI chatbots that more voters have been using to answer questions about issues, and documents seen by Reuters have revealed some of their strategies. One Powerpoint ...
Health Brief: States brace for Medicaid crunch
CMS prepares states for Medicaid work requirement snags as they race to meet the deadline
Trump administration asks Washington state to set aside ballots from 400 voters it says may be noncitizens
The effort is the latest by the administration to identify noncitizen voters, even though noncitizen voting is exceptionally rare.
IRS and Social Security promote Trump accounts with election a week away
A week before the midterm elections, the IRS is emailing Americans to urge them to sign up their children for Trump account in messages sent to tax filers via email.
The Latest: Trump rallies in Mississippi as GOP midterm challenges mount
President Donald Trump is in Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and
States move to take ultra-processed foods off the school lunch menu
The effort is backed by an uneasy alliance between the right-wing Make America Healthy Again movement and progressives, both motivated by concerns over food safety.
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy's 'Arabs don't produce science' claim meets a Nobel Prize reality check
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, have drawn criticism just days before midterm elections.
What’s going on with AJ Dybantsa’s ankle injury?
The Washington Wizards have started off playing well this season, and they’ve done so without the No. 1 overall pick. AJ Dybantsa hasn’t made his NBA debut yet as he deals with an ankle injury, and it looks like he’ll have to keep waiting after the latest update on his status, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “AJ Dybantsa will remain […] The post What’s going on with AJ Dybantsa’s ankle injury? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Cougars picture-perfect Homecoming scene goes sideways
When the meeting between Washington State and Boise State was announced, it was immediately circled by many to be one of the better games of the revamped Pac-12 slate. Especially in the timeslot it was put in. A late October matchup at 3pm in Pullman. College football is arguably at its peak around this time […]
The NBA is having second thoughts about sports gambling
Professional leagues, states and public opinion are turning against legalization.
Eye on Northwest Politics: Oct 25, 2026 (Tina Kotek)
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
What lymphatic drainage tools can and can’t do for your health
Influencers swear by lymphatic drainage to allegedly reduce puffiness, contour their faces and bodies, and boost overall health. We asked experts if you should just save your money.
Wizards at Hornets Preview: Washington heads south to Charlotte
Wizards head to Charlotte for their first matchup against the Charlotte Hornets this season.
Three Injured Washington Commanders Return to Practice
Defensive end Charles Omenihu is one of three players the Washington Commanders saw return to practice on Monday ahead of the week eight primetime meeting against the Philadelphia Eagles
Cheesecake Factory, despite Obama’s gibe, is getting good reviews on Wall Street
The restaurant company’s stock, which trades under the ticker CAKE, has more than doubled since January.
Forget shopping for gifts — receiving them is stressing us out
Experts offer tips on how to manage the feelings of disappointment, guilt or anxiety when you get a bad or inappropriate present.
US told Venezuelan authorities that opposition leader Machado should be allowed to return
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the Trump administration told Venezuela’s interim authorities “weeks and weeks ago” that oppos
Washington DC - More than Politics and Monuments
Barely a day goes by without images of Washington, D.C. being in the media. The US capital is the nation's political heart, and its iconic landmarks exude a sense of history.
RFK Jr. says Arab Muslims no longer produce prizeworthy science or literature
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pins blame on Muslim Brotherhood while campaigning for GOP candidates in Michigan in remarks that drew strong backlash.
Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80
Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80
Why scientists no longer think plastic is the safest material around
For decades, scientists believed that plastics were some of the safest materials around. Now it's clear how flawed that view was.
Evaluating DJ Herz After Bouncing Back from Injury with Nationals
After making his first MLB appearance in nearly two years, what should the Washington Nationals expect from DJ Herz in his third season with the organization?
Voters in these Democratic strongholds could ban trans girls from girls' school sports
Colorado and Washington are reliably Democratic states where elected officials have rejected moves to ban transgender women and girls from female sports competitions. Now activists have gone around lawmakers to put proposed bans on both states' ballots.
Southern Utah is turning away millions in convention business. Washington County has a $30M idea to change that.
Washington County says it's turning away millions in convention business. Its solution? A $30 million expansion of the Dixie Center.
Brandi Carlile adds 4 Seattle shows to her Burn the Setlist Tour
How's that for an encore? The Washington folk-rock star announced an intimate run of one-of-a-kind shows in her hometown to cap her Burn the Setlist Tour.
Kirby Moore’s first season has been an abject failure
Hindsight being what it is, maybe it should’ve been easier to see this coming. On their third coach in three seasons with their depth pillaged like a Yukon gold rush stake left unprotected, expectations of the Washington State Cougars finishing at or near the top of the revamped Pac-12 were, perhaps, lofty. Not many programs […]
Outside View: Sensible steps on health care caused uproar. Now the numbers are in
By Washington Post Editorial Board
FACT FOCUS: Kennedy's claim that Arabs 'don't produce science' meets a Nobel Prize reality check
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s broad assertions about Arab contributions to humanity's scientific and literary discoveries at a Republican campaign event in Grand
Eye on Northwest Politics: Oct 25, 2026 (Christine Drazan)
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Trump and Rubio plan to visit oil tanker carrying Venezuelan crude in Texas
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday plan to show off a newly arrived oil tanker filled with Venezuelan crude
Trump’s D.C. hotel is gone. Mar-a-Lago is now a GOP campaign cash magnet.
Republican campaigns, party committees and PACs have spent nearly $3 million at Trump businesses since his return to office, a Post analysis finds.
Is the WA ‘millionaires tax’ really coming for public pensions?
SEATTLE — When you think about the mansion- and yacht-owning millionaire crowd, retired schoolteachers don't typically leap to mind. Nevertheless, foes of Washington's new high-earner income tax are making a
We disagree about politics. But we see the same problems in health care.
Congress has several ways it can improve the industry.
Bob Woodward Criticizes Jeff Bezos in New Memoir
Six takeaways from a new memoir by Mr. Woodward, the star Washington Post reporter, including his disappointment with the newspaper’s billionaire owner.
Man accused of damaging Iwo Jima statue might have mental health issues, police say
A Virginia judge granted bond for Miguel Alonso Maldonado Soriano, who is accused of using a sledgehammer to knock off one of the monument’s heads.
Carolyn Hax: Her parents know all their business. That’s weird, right?
Now that they’re living together, letter writer wants to ask girlfriend for “more typical” communication with her parents.
He left the CDC to fight RFK Jr. But was it better to fight from within?
Demetre Daskalakis, CDC’s top immunization official, resigned in 2025 to protest Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then became one of his loudest critics.
Iowa Football Was Never Truly A CFP-Caliber Team. The Loss To Minnesota Proved It
The Hawkeyes had plenty of momentum after the Washington game, but there's just too much inconsistency right now. Everything fell apart against Minnesota.
Trump administration asks Washington state to hold more than 400 people’s ballots
The Justice Department has claimed the individuals may not be eligible to vote, weeks after making a similar request in California.
Trump started a trade war with Canada. GOP candidates became casualties.
High tariffs on Canadian goods have turned into a liability for Republicans in key midterm races, particularly those in northern border states.
Kim Stone Named Washington Business Journal Sports Leader of the Year
Washington, D.C. (10/27/2026) – Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone has been named the 2026 Sports Leader of the Year by the Washington Business Journal. Stone is one of only eight honorees in WBJ’s 2026 CEO Awards and will be recognized Dec. 9 at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., and featured in WBJ’s print and online editions […]
IRGC Spokesman Mocks CENTCOM Chief over Hormuz Flight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – IRGC Spokesperson Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi urged CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper to face reality after his flight over the Strait of Hormuz, using the latest oil price to challenge Washington’s claims that the strategic waterway remains open.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Voters’ rising ire at corruption plays central role in Texas Senate race
The race between Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) has revolved around the issue that’s a top voter concern, just behind the economy.
A sports logo expert has designs on D.C.'s teams
Veteran sports designer Todd Radom, who helped create the Nationals' original look, explains what Washington's teams get right — and wrong — about their branding.
Obama rips into Ramaswamy over attack ad: ‘There’s no line he won’t cross’
The Ramaswamy campaign cut in half the length of the ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother after the spot sparked an uproar.
California ballots targeted by Trump can be counted for now under court ruling
The ruling is a blow to the Trump administration, which claimed the ballots might have gone to noncitizens and wanted to set them aside.
Stanford's Starting Five Is Taking Shape
Despite an 0-2 exhibition record, Kyle Smith's lineup is coming into focus ahead of the regular-season opener against Eastern Washington.
Global cyberscams bilk Americans out of billions. A fragmented US response means few get money back
A U.S. congressional investigation has found that the U.S. government’s response to surging cyberscams remains fragmented and leaves victims struggling to recover losses
Trump calls Senate nominee El-Sayed a ‘jihadist’ at Michigan rally
President Trump repeatedly called Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed a “jihadist” during a campaign rally in Michigan on Sunday, urging his supporters to fight El-Sayed’s run in the same way Americans battled terrorists on 9/11.
Asking Eric: Family bans ‘quirky’ friend from holidays
How does the letter writer tell a friend she's not welcome at family functions anymore?
Why crafting is good for your brain, according to science
Knitters and other crafters say busy hands quiet their minds. But experts say there are also benefits for cognition.
Iowa politics: Meet the candidates for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District
Will Iowa voters reelect Zach Nunn for a third term, or send Sarah Trone Garriott to Washington? Here’s how the candidates compare.
Trump returning to Texas for a high-stakes push to keep the state in Republican hands
President Donald Trump is heading back to Texas to support Republican Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign against Democrat James Talarico
GWBCC Reception Promotes Unity in 'Fight' Against Threats to Black Ownership
The Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce held its Art of Black Business reception to celebrate local entrepreneurs and foster networking.
Bolsonaro effectively concedes in Brazil after Trump suggests he won’t help
Trump says the presidential election looked “rigged” but did not say he planned to intervene on behalf of the right-wing politician.
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.
Costs outpaced wages in more GOP-held battlegrounds, Post analysis shows
Republicans are defending most of the competitive seats where a majority of families don’t earn enough to cover the basics.
Dallas Goedert has good Week 8 draw
Philadelphia Eagles TE Dallas Goedert has a good matchup against the Washington Commanders in Week 8.
Why Justin Champagnie Is Earning Permanent Role in Wizards Rotation
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