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Dale Jr. Fires Back At Criticism Of NASCAR Broadcast
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been involved in the NASCAR media space for a while now, so the legendary driver is used to criticism. Over the weekend, some NASCAR fans expressed frustration with the TNT broadcast, as some believed that the analysts were underestimating the chances of Shane van Gisbergen ...
‘A place where everyone felt welcome,’ New KC business offers sensory-friendly play for kids with autism
Bubbles and Goo opened in Kansas City's River Market to offer sensory-friendly slime play for families affected by autism.
Sewer overflow from Haverhill leaves businesses scrambling as several Massachusetts beaches close
Netflix and Superheroes Are Having a Rough Stretch on Streaming....
(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.) I have a quick prediction before we start today’s article: You might see this data in future news articles. Not my specific charts or analysis, but the core trend I’ve been monitoring—Netflix is having a lackluster Q2—will become inescapable. Often, folks want to know “What does the data say?” Well, that’s what it says. I haven’t seen this analysis hit the trades really yet, but I have a feeling some other outlets are going to start making this case soon. Remember, you read it here first. You probably have read about the problems facing superhero films at the box office this weekend. Well, this week, I explore whether superheroes are dying on TV as well! And the data says: definitely maybe! We have a lot to cover in today’s Streaming Ratings Report, which covers the two weeks of 18-May and 25-May. Today, I’m just looking at TV, like Netflix’s disappointing Q2, superhero shows underwhelming, a few TV shows dropping off the charts, The Pitt finally ending its epic run on the viewership charts (and whether “view counts” change its status as one of the biggest shows of all time), all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. Tomorrow, I’ve got a great rundown of the film side of things. 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, Showlabs, TV Time trend 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 weeks of May 18th to May 31st, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Television - Netflix’s Q2 Slump Continues Having analyzed streaming ratings for going on half a decade, I have learned to trust my gut, but I’m always relieved when I can find actual data to back it up. For example, after a string of very popular shows like Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Lincoln Lawyer and The Night Agent came out, week after week, in January and February, my gut wondered if Netflix had enough new and returning TV shows to sustain them throughout the year. Since then, Netflix’s post-March slate of shows has not impressed me. This week seemed to feature a potential new hit, but then, like a classic Duffer Bros. TV show, there was a twist. I speak of The Boroughs, Netflix’s latest (and last) Duffer Bros. produced show. The pitch is “Stranger Things with older actors”. And it topped the Nielsen charts: With just two weeks of viewership, The Boroughs would have been a top 25 debut show last year: But here’s the twist: Netflix has already cancelled The Boroughs! What happened? Likely a few things. First, the show didn’t do as well globally as it did in the US. As What’s on Netflix showed, it lagged behind several other shows that got cancelled. Second, its completion rate was likely low; after an initial burst of interest, it quickly dropped off on the Samba TV and Luminate charts. Third, the Duffer Bros. left Netflix for Paramount, and that may have factored into Netflix’s decision here. (Though I tend to believe that if a show is doing well, Netflix would have kept greenlighting seasons.) Still, just because I can explain why Netflix may have cancelled this show doesn’t mean I’m justifying it. In particular, as I’ve noted before, Netflix is losing a lot of their bigger shows as they reach their natural ends, and they need to replace those shows. This show had the hallmarks of a big new genre show, and it’s their biggest hit of the last few months (in the US at least), but now it’s done. Netflix’s other show this week—The Four Seasons, the second season of the “hit” show from last year—definitely disappointed. Its sophomore season had about half the viewership of the first, only 12.7 million hours. It also only had a two week run on Samba TV, and its numbers were all down on Luminate too. In other words, even with two successes, the Q2 slump for Netflix looks real: I could add to the list of disappointments: Both Lord of the Files and Man on Fire had short runs on the Nielsen charts. Running Point’s sophomore season also opened to about half its viewership, similar to The Four Seasons. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’s second season—see below—didn’t even make any of the three viewership charts I track, unlike the first season. Netflix is absolutely having a dismal second three months of 2026. If this Nielsen data is any indication, and I think it is, I think this will show up in Netflix’s engagement report, and maybe even their financial outcomes. And the rest of June doesn’t look much better. We have two hit shows coming back—Sweet Magnolias, one of their quietest big shows, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, a big hit for them in 2024—but the other big swings are limited series crime thrillers i.e. no future season potential. Like I said above, sometimes when I uncover a juicy nugget like this, other outlets end up writing very similar articles mimicking the data without credit. We’ll see if that happens this time! Share Television - The State of Superhero Shows on Streaming When I first heard the pitch for Spider-Noir—a Sony TV show on Prime Video that binge-released eight episodes first on MGM+ then on Prime Video two days later—I had my doubts. It’s a live-action Spider-Man show set in the 1930s, starring Nicholas Cage, based on a cameo of a character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. No, seriously, that’s the pitch. That could either go terrifically well or horribly wrong. Great because, Spider-Man. He’s the biggest superhero we have. I’ve seen tracking numbers that put the new _Spider-Man: Brand New Da_y as the blockbuster of the year and initial pre-sales back that up. And yet this Spider-Noir pitch feels very esoteric. (Also, the eight-episode binge release feels very “Amazon copying Netflix” again.) So what’s the data say? And what does this say about the future of superhero shows?
Science Says Driving A Stick Shift Is Good For Your Brain
The manual transmission may have another argument in its favor beyond driver engagement.
Cleveland Clinic Tackles Hunger, Housing and Maternal Health
In 2025, our teams continued to address critical social drivers of health, expand access to care and resources, and build stronger, healthier communities.
The science of a splashdown: Why only 7 home runs have reached the Allegheny River on the fly
They gathered in their brightly colored kayaks and rubber rafts, several dozen of them at least. There along the north shore of the Allegheny River they...
Andretti linked to young rising IndyCar driver for 2027 season
Andretti Global has been linked to a young rising IndyCar driver for the 2027 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Rabid raccoon found in Manorville, Suffolk health department says
The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is reporting that a racoon found in Manorville has tested positive for rabies.
El Niño Is Back—and It Could Cost Businesses Trillions. What Smart Leaders Are to Prepare
Dartmouth research makes the duration of the damage clear: economic losses from major El Niño events persist for five years after the event itself.
Linux 7.3 To Introduce DRM "Color Format" Property With AMD GPU Driver Support
While the Linux 7.2 kernel merge window is only ending later today to cap off the feature work on this next version of the Linux kernel, already for the Linux 7.3 kernel cycle later in the year there is one notable feature on the way: the DRM color format property is being introduced and being first supported by the AMDGPU kernel graphics driver.
‘Noxious odors’ lawsuit involving organic residuals lagoon dropped by Fort Smith business owners
VAN BUREN -- A civil lawsuit focused on a widespread foul odor linked to an Arkansas River bottom organic residuals storage lagoon has been dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs.
Design and Early Implementation Outcomes of a Mobile Health-Enabled Social Support Intervention for Adults Living With HIV and Type 2 Diabetes in Uganda
Background: Adults living with HIV and type 2 diabetes experience complex treatment demands that affect medication-taking, clinic attendance, privacy, social support, and engagement with care. M...
Fiorentina agreement for Beltran, but striker resists River Plate
Fiorentina have agreed to sell half of Lucas Beltran to River Plate following the loan at Valencia, but it’s reported the player wants to remain in Europe.The striker spent time in the River Plate a...
Scientists discover what triggers belly fat as we age
Aging may trigger the appearance of specialized stem cells that supercharge the body's ability to create new belly fat. The discovery reveals a potential biological driver of middle-age weight gain and a promising target for future anti-obesity treatments.
Coldwater Creek flooding impacts business at 'Bob's Canoes' in Milton
MILTON, Fla. -- River levels are dropping back to normal in Santa Rosa County after the remnants from Tropical Storm Arthur came through.
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
How PENN’s US$360 Million Aurora Resort Shift At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Has Changed Its Investment Story
PENN Entertainment has opened the US$360 million Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora, replacing its former Fox River riverboat with a 388,500-square-foot, 24/7 land-based resort featuring over 1,000 slots, 50 table games, a sportsbook, 226-room hotel, spa, event center, and extensive dining options. The Aurora project, which created around 700 permanent roles and mirrors PENN’s broader shift into higher-amenity land-based properties, highlights how the company is reinvesting heavily to refresh...
The Science Of Speed: How Mizuno’s Nanoalloy Face Changes What’s Possible In Driver Design
Mizuno is the first company to put a functional polymer layer in front of a driver face. The implications go well beyond ball speed. For most of the
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: A pageant finale, concerts, comedy show and New River Day
CONCERTS THIS WEEKEND: Niko Moon plays Friday in Danville and Kathy Mattea performs Sunday in Rocky Mount
Ormond Beach businesses push drivers to slow down on Granada Boulevard
Downtown Ormond Beach businesses are taking matters into their own hands after drivers continue to ignore a reduced speed limit on Granada Boulevard — nearly a year after the change took effect.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, June 25 to July 1
Aspen Ideas Festival, June 25-July 1 The Aspen Ideas Festival will run from July 25 through July 1 at the 40-acre Aspen Institute, 1000 N. Third St. The event hosts brilliant minds from around the...
Axios House: Sports must prove it can scale as live events surge
Sports is now the single biggest driver of live viewing, and everyone is scrambling to own a piece of it
Elk River brewery owner says future of business depends on whether city approves data center next door
Nasa rover detects potential signatures of ancient microbial life on Mars
Perseverance identifies organic carbon molecules in rocks on riverbed that carried water billions of years ago
PENN Entertainment Celebrates Grand Opening of Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora
WYOMISSING, Pa. & AURORA, Ill., June 24, 2026--PENN Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENN) ("PENN" or the "Company") today celebrates the grand opening of Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora, the all-new, $360 million state-of-the-art casino and hotel. PENN’s latest land-based property replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the Illinois shores of the Fox River since 1993.
Uber lawsuit targets CEO, board over driver assault claims
Uber faces a lawsuit alleging CEO Dara Khosrowshahi and the board mishandled sexual assault claims.
MOSH Co-Founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger
Go Behind the Brand with Maria Shriver, co-founder of MOSH.
'Bright' girl's death sparked Bristol's mental health unit's closure
Her death on New Year's Day led to Riverside Adolescent Unit at Blackberry Hill Hospital to shut.
Kyle Busch's wife pays tribute to late NASCAR driver: 'The Father’s Day cards that were already made'
Kyle Busch's wife, Samantha Busch, shared an emotional Father's Day tribute to the NASCAR driver after his death. 'Watching these memories hurts more than I can explain,' Samantha wrote.
Tesla driver on auto assistance crashed into Texas home, kills woman
It was not clear which of Tesla's features the driver was using at the time of the crash.
Sunday night Appy League highlights and scores
TRI-CITIES, Tenn. (WJHL) – With the home teams sweeping the Friday night games, and the visitors taking every Saturday game, the Appalachian League saw several Father’s Day rubber matches on the diamond. Burlington Sock Puppets 7 vs. Johnson City Doughboys 8Danville Otterbots 11 vs. Greeneville Flyboys 2Kingsport Axmen 4 vs. Bluefield Ridge Runners 1Elizabethton River […]
Health fair to provide wellness advice, vaccinations
The Healthways Alliance Community Health Fair 2026 runs from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Saturday and will also feature a special keynote focused on diabetes awareness, education, and healthier living.
Driver fleeing from police crashes into South Side business
A man wanted for robbery and domestic violence fled from police Saturday evening, crashed his vehicle into a business and then escaped pursuing officers...
Reporter enjoys meal, entertainment at The Loop at Riverside Theatre
The Loop at Riverside Theatre is open 5-8 p.m. Thursdays, and 5-8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19). Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports look ahead (6/19) Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (6/19)
Weekly Portland women’s sports wrap up (6/19). Presented by Rivermark Community Credit Union and Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery.
Dinosaurs invaded downtown St. Paul for blockbuster 1986 Science Museum exhibit
The brontosaurus and a 10-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus rex had been floated down the Mississippi River from Minneapolis that morning on coal barges to drum up publicity for the exhibit. It worked.
UPDATE Primaries 2026: Will Working Families Party Wave Finally Upend Legacy Politics in the Northwest Bronx?
Local voters will no doubt be aware of a growing progressive Democratic movement in the Northwest Bronx, and in The Bronx generally, as in much of New York City over the past several years. Past notable wins have included State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) in 2010, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in 2018, along with former State Sen. Alessandria Biaggi, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in 2020.
UPDATE Will Working Families Party Wave Finally Upend Legacy Politics in the Northwest Bronx?
Local voters will no doubt be aware of a growing progressive Democratic movement in the Northwest Bronx, and in The Bronx generally, as in much of New York City over the past several years. Past notable wins have included State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) in 2010, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in 2018, along with former State Sen. Alessandria Biaggi, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in 2020.
Will Working Families Party Wave Finally Upend Legacy Politics in the Northwest Bronx?
Local voters will no doubt be aware of a growing progressive Democratic movement in the Northwest Bronx, and in The Bronx generally, as in much of New York City over the past several years. Past notable wins have included State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) in 2010, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in 2018, along with former State Sen. Alessandria Biaggi, and former Congressman Jamaal Bowman (NY-16) in 2020.
Will Dodgers Call Up or Trade River Ryan?
Elite strikeout numbers have River Ryan surging in Triple-A, leaving Los Angeles to decide if the rehabbing righty is a future rotation staple or the ultimate trade chip.
NVIDIA DLSS support lands in open-source NVK Vulkan driver for Linux
NVIDIA DLSS support is coming to the open-source NVK Vulkan driver used by Mesa on Linux.
Hidden geological process offsets carbon emissions from thawing permafrost
Scientists found that thawing permafrost can trigger increased rock weathering, a natural process that absorbs CO2 from the atmosphere. In some regions, this carbon uptake was strong enough to fully offset — or even surpass — river greenhouse gas emissions.
Travelers Championship 2026: Scheffler, Spieth headline final signature event field
TPC River Highlands gets ready to host the Tour's final signature event of the season. Here are the notable names in the field.
Great Canadian Entertainment Completes Sale Of River Rock Casino Resort
Great Canadian Entertainment announced that it has completed the sale of River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, British Columbia.
Palmetto Sports Daily: Riverdogs clinch 1st half championship, Fan Fest continues in Atlanta
The crew discusses the Charleston Riverdogs clinching the Single-A 1st half championship, and Fan Fest continues in Atlanta.
Scientists just found something weird inside moss
UC Riverside researchers have found evidence, for the first time, that desert mosses may host fungi inside their tissues. The finding offers a clue about how ancient life crawled from oceans onto dry land.
FSU scientists uncover differences in drivers of long-term temperature changes in Atlantic, Pacific oceans
Florida State University researchers have identified key differences in the root causes of long-term sea-surface temperature changes across the Atlantic
Police say Loyalsock Township business operated as a house of prostitution
Another massage business – Green Spa and Massage at 1208 River Ave. in Loyalsock Township – has been accused of operating as a house of prostitution, according to state police which executed a search warrant at the property on Friday night, according to court papers. Two women from Flushing, New York employed at the business […]
Great Canadian Entertainment Completes Sale of River Rock Casino Resort
Great Canadian Entertainment (“Great Canadian”) announced today the successful closing of the sale of River Rock Casino Resort (“River Rock”), located in Ric...
Great Canadian Entertainment Completes Sale of River Rock Casino Resort
Musqueam Traditional Territory (Richmond, B.C.), June 16, 2026--Great Canadian Entertainment ("Great Canadian") announced today the successful closing of the sale of River Rock Casino Resort ("River Rock"), located in Richmond, B.C. on Musqueam lands, to a partnership formed by Petroglyph Development Group ("PDG"), a wholly owned corporation of Snuneymuxw First Nation, and Musqueam Capital Corp ("MCC"), the economic development arm of Musqueam Indian Band. The closing completes the previously an
Business tidbits: New shops crop up downtown — and Legends opens new outdoor pool
An outdoor pool, spray and splash area and lazy river are now open at Legends Casino Hotel in Toppenish.
Rhode Island health leaders recommend avoiding contact with Watchaug Pond in Charlestown
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Business seeks help finding 2 accused of stealing inflatable from Providence yard
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Cenzoo, beloved gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo, passes away after recent health issues
A beloved gorilla at Riverbanks Zoo has died after recent health complications.
Local lawmakers ask small business admin for Tijuana River Valley support
Members of San Diego's congressional delegation Monday called on the U.S. Small Business Administration to continue to support small businesses impacted by Tijuana River Valley pollution.
Scientists pinpoint biggest driver of sea level rise, and it's not melting ice sheets or glaciers
"We can [now] explain sea level rise with greater confidence."
The Batture sparks legal fight between childhood friends who became business partners
The longtime friends and business partners are splitting up over a disagreement about how Jacobson is running the Batture, a 10-acre park on the Uptown riverfront.
The Batture sparks legal fight between childhood friends that became business partners
The longtime friends and business partners are splitting up over a disagreement about how Jacobson is running the Batture, a 10-acre park on the Uptown riverfront.
Pittsburgh Riveters top Erie Sports Center for 5th straight win
Sabrina Bryan scored in the 21st minute to help the Pittsburgh Riveters score a 1-0 victory over Erie Sports Center (1-5-0) at Saxon Stadium on Sunday evening. Bryan buried a diagonal feed from Riverview grad Lola Abraham, finding the bottom corner of the net with a second touch for her
Aspirus Health Welcomes Jennifer Loesch, North Division Chief Nursing Officer
RHINELANDER, Wis. – Aspirus Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Loesch, DNP, MBA, BSN, NE-BC, as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the North Division. In this role, Loesch will oversee nursing strategy and operations across Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, and Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff, promoting excellence in patient care, safety, and nursing leadership. Loesch brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience span...
Linux 7.1 Released: New NTFS Driver, Intel FRED For Panther Lake, Faster Arc Graphics
Linus Torvalds just released the stable Linux 7.1 kernel and it's coming a half-day early thanks to his travel plans
Linux Kernel 7.1 Officially Released, Here's What’s New
Linux kernel 7.1 is now available for download with new features, enhanced hardware support through new and updated drivers, and more.
How Do PENN Entertainment's US$460 Million Property Bets Reframe Its Omni-Channel Strategy? (PENN)
PENN Entertainment has opened a new US$100 million, 203-room hotel tower at Hollywood Casino Columbus and is preparing to shift Hollywood Casino Aurora from its longtime riverboat site to a new US$360 million land-based complex opening on June 24, 2026, pending regulatory approvals. These twin property projects highlight PENN’s ongoing push to upgrade its brick-and-mortar footprint with larger gaming floors, upscale hotels, and expanded non-gaming amenities that could influence how its...
Lucy’s hunter revealed: Giant crocodile terrorized early human ancestors
A newly identified crocodile species nicknamed “Lucy’s hunter” prowled Ethiopia’s rivers when Lucy’s species walked the Earth more than 3 million years ago. The giant predator was likely the most dangerous animal in the ecosystem and may have regularly hunted early human relatives.
ETSU introduces new disaster science program
An interdisciplinary graduate degree will prepare students to solve complex public and environmental health issues.
ETSU introduces new disaster science program
An interdisciplinary graduate degree will prepare students to solve complex public and environmental health issues.
GentleOS, A Simple OS For Your Old PC
Every month or so we bring you a Jenny’s Daily Drivers article, in which we share with you an esoteric OS and try to use it for the everyday work of a Hackaday scribe. As part of that ongoing…
Arts and entertainment throughout the region
A listing of arts and entertainment events throughout the region.
AI was supposed to cut health care costs. One of its first jobs was charging you more, PwC report shows
AI is one of five potential drivers of health costs climbing up to 9% in 2027, according to PwC.
Warbirds Return Home for Fun-filled Week of Family Entertainment
The Wilson Warbirds are back home as they host the Charleston RiverDogs for a six-game series from Tuesday, June 16 through Sunday, June 21. Tuesday, June 16 at 7:05 PM Join us for the first game of the series against the RiverDogs! Wednesday, June 17 at 7:05 PM Wilt-son Wednesdays
IndyCar fines drivers, clarifies potential penalties for technical infractions
The IndyCar Series has created a table of infractions and their potential penalties.
A sign of the times? Two more Riverside restaurants closing their doors
Two more Riverside restaurants are closing their doors, sharing the sad news on Facebook.
An Emmy, a world championship and the business of Idaho whitewater
Visit Idaho won a Northwest Regional Emmy for its whitewater documentary series, highlighting the economic impact of river tourism in Idaho.
Exclusive | Waymo Readies First National Ads as Rivals and Critics Proliferate
Alphabet’s driverless car service seizes the World Cup stage to try to humanize its technology.
Today on ARC PDX | June 11, 2026 | Diving into how politics and policy shape the World Cup
ARC PDX AM digs into World Cup politics and global tensions, from Iran conflict to US immigration policy. Plus, Portland council debates turning the River District Navigation Center from 24-hour to overnight-only.
News | Nashville entertainment investor strikes deal for Hard Rock site in Chicago
Josh Joseph has contract to buy property in River North
Driver suffers health emergency in deadly crash into Medina home
A man died in Medina County when his pickup truck crashed into a home after suffering a medical emergency.
How a fishing business was financially affected by Potomac sewage spill
The stigma caused by last January’s devastating sewage spill had many people continuing to believe the Potomac River is unsafe — despite testing that showed otherwise. For those who make their living on the river, winter and spring were tough times. “Wintertime was cut short because of the advisories and we out of an abundance of caution just cut it…
New Business Spotlight: Riverside Coffee
New small businesses are emerging with innovative ideas and a passion for excellence. This column highlights their unique offerings and inspiring stories, showcasing the creativity and resilience of entrepreneurs shaping our communities. Jonathan Palk, managing associate for Peachtree Planning, is highlighting local businesses through in-person podcasts. “The purpose of the podcast is to share stories […]
Air quality health advisory for ozone issued for Long Island on Thursday
An air quality health advisory has been issued for Nassau and Suffolk counties for Thursday, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Uber's take rate surpasses 50%, affecting driver income: study
Uber's take rate rises above 50% in some cities, impacting driver earnings, as it expands into new business areas, study finds.
Motorcycle taxi drivers in Congo rally for Ebola awareness as attacks hinder response
Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have joined an Ebola awareness caravan in eastern Congo.
A Look At PENN Entertainment (PENN) Valuation As It Opens A New Land Based Hollywood Casino Aurora
PENN Entertainment (PENN) is reshaping its Illinois footprint as it prepares to close the longtime Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat and open a new US$360 million land-based complex later in June. See our latest analysis for PENN Entertainment. The latest Hollywood Casino Aurora announcement comes after a strong run in PENN Entertainment's stock, with a 36.8% year to date share price return and a 36.7% 90 day share price return. However, the 5 year total shareholder return is down 74.1%, so...
NYC ignores science to wreck precious parks in the name of climate doom
Even the UN now admits its extreme climate scenarios are wrong — but that won't stop the scandalous destruction of Manhattan's precious waterfront parks.
Volvo Eyes $3 Billion Autonomous Truck Business in Five Years
Volvo AB expects revenue from autonomous transportation to approach $3 billion within five years after starting driverless operations on US highways in a few months.
Japan's Asics to spin off Onitsuka Tiger business
Japan's Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in a bid to speed up decision-making and boost competitiveness.
Mobile bar owner says uninsured tow truck driver damaged vehicle, impacted business
Graham Simpson, owner of Lost Sailor Mobile Bar, said his business has been impacted after an accident with a tow truck driver.
Here’s what’s impacting the Ascension land market
Industrial expansion and retail demand are the main drivers in Ascension Parish’s land market as residential developers become more selective, according to Peter Laville with Elifin. Laville says Ascension’s strongest momentum is currently tied to industrial growth in Geismar and along the west bank, where major projects such as Hyundai Steel are creating demand for […]
Yough River Rally huge on entertainment
Musical entertainment has grown in both variety and number over the years at the annual Yough River Rally and this year will be no exception as the three days promise
From Classroom to Racetrack: How Charlie Baur is Building a Motorsports Career in a Business Discipline
Charlie Baur can trace his racing story back to a Christmas morning in Michigan — the kind that starts with snow on the ground and ends with a throttle in a kid’s hands. “I remember being 3 years old and then for Christmas that year, my parents had gotten me a 120 cc snowmobile,” Baur said. Long before sprint cars, he was a Michigan kid on snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four-wheelers and jet skis — and a regular at car shows and races with his family. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur That early exposure became a calling. At 12, he sat in a sprint car for the first time and knew he’d found the next chapter. He started in quarter midgets, moved to go-karts, and the day before he turned 16 — one day shy of the minimum age required by track insurance — he made his first sprint car start after convincing officials to let him race. Five years later, Baur is still pushing forward, now racing sprint cars on both pavement and dirt while pursuing an automotive business education at Northwood University — with a clear-eyed understanding that motorsports encompasses more than what happens under the lights on Saturday night. “It’s a business,” said Charlie, a 20-year-old who calls Fenton, Michigan, home when he’s not at a racetrack or at Northwood’s residential campus in Midland, Michigan. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing is the product — but preparation is the job To the average fan, race day begins around dinner time. For a team, race day can be a 12-hour shift — plus the work that came before it. And Baur’s racing operation is a family affair. “The team is my parents and myself,” he said, explaining they own the cars, maintain equipment and manage the business side — from sponsor relations to budgeting. On race weekends, the core group includes Baur and his parents (Eric and Stefanie), plus a couple of additional hands (Alex Photiou and Robert Flannigan) who help with the intensity and pace of trackside work. That structure has shaped how he thinks about efficiency and professionalism. “We’ve always kind of had the mentality of we’re never working on the car for maintenance at the track,” he said. “Our goal is to do as little work as possible to the car because it should be ready when that car rolls out of the trailer to go racing.” That mindset shows up in routines: bolt checks, tire procedures, safety equipment and a repeatable process designed to limit errors. “Once I fire the car up and put my helmet on, that’s when it’s go time,” he said. “You can plan as much as possible for how the race is going to play out, but until you take the green flag … you don’t know how it’s going to go.” Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur First-generation driver, student of the game In racing, “first-generation” matters — and Baur wears that label with pride. “A lot of the drivers are third or fourth generation,” he said. “My family has never been in motorsports. So for me, we’ve always looked at it as we’re new to it and we want to be as different as possible. From a marketing standpoint, it helps us stand out.” It also pushes him to seek out mentors — especially veteran drivers who have seen every scenario, solved every problem and won in multiple eras. Baur credits accomplished driver Jason Blonde, a 10-time champion, for becoming his driver coach and helping him develop as a competitor. “To me, learning from Jason helps me because he has had lots of success and knows what to do,” Baur said. “You have to humble yourself and say, ‘I don’t know what to do; can you help me out?’” That willingness to learn extends off the track, too. Baur says one of his biggest challenges is not a mechanical limitation, but credibility. “It’s my age,” he said. “Some people won’t take me seriously because I’m so young. Even though … I do know what we’re talking about and have a general idea.” His answer has been to out-prepare, out-communicate and treat the operation like a real enterprise — because it is. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Northwood’s role: Turning passion into a plan Baur is majoring in automotive aftermarket management and pursuing an accelerated path that pairs undergraduate study with graduate work. He’s also exploring how to align his studies with motorsports-focused coursework as Northwood advances related programs and pathways. He sees the value clearly: motorsports needs business-literate professionals who understand budgets, sponsorship, marketing, operations and long-term strategy — and who can translate between the language of the shop and the language of the boardroom. That’s why his Northwood experience isn’t limited to the classroom. He has been involved with the Northwood University International Auto Show and serves as motorsports chair — a leadership role that demands outreach, contracts, coordination and a steady professional demeanor. “There’s so much outside work that makes the auto show successful that people don’t realize,” he said. “And it is truly student led.” He’s also participated in industry experiences through Northwood at major events such as AAPEX, SEMA and PRI, along with other automotive networking events — opportunities he describes as a fast track to understanding how business really gets done. “You learn a lot in the classroom,” he said. “But if you learn it and you can’t apply it to the real world, it loses its value. Or if you learn it and can apply it, but you don’t know anyone, it is still of no value.” In his words, Northwood helps him win because it “gives me the tools to succeed” — including flexibility and faculty support as he balances travel and racing commitments with academics. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Racing as an ecosystem — and a talent gap waiting to be filled Baur is blunt about what he sees across the motorsports world: a deep bench of experienced professionals, and not enough young talent entering the pipeline. “I go to car shows, I go to these different events, and typically … the average age is between 45 to 55,” he said. “There’s not a lot of young people going into the motorsports world.” That reality reinforces Northwood’s communications focus: positioning motorsports not as a narrow lane, but as a wide ecosystem of business careers — sponsorship, logistics, data, media, leadership, hospitality and innovation — with real demand for prepared graduates. It also shapes how Baur talks to younger students who love racing but aren’t sure what their future looks like. “If you have a passion for motorsports, there’s gonna be a spot for you somewhere,” he said, emphasizing that driving is only one of many career paths — and that local tracks and hands-on experience are often the best first step. But if someone is interested in driving as a career path, it will take a team to make that happen. Baur’s team includes Stahl’s Motors and Music Experience, Rhino Racing, Randy Wise Buick GMC Chevrolet, Western Michigan Fleet Parts, Mother’s Polish, Schaeffer’s Oil, Hepfner Racing Products, Ameriguard Storage Centers, Justice Brothers, Race 1 Wraps, TBM Brakes, Behind Your Design, CharlieBaur.com and Northwood University. “There are so many people who invest not only in myself but in my race team and who believe in us to succeed,” he added. Pictured: Charlie Bauer’s sprint race car. Looking ahead: A headline worth chasing Ask Baur to imagine 2035, and he’ll give you two answers — one dream, one blueprint. “In a perfect world,” he said, “winning the Indy 500.” Realistically, he wants to build a life where business ownership and racing reinforce each other and where he can pay forward the help he has received by mentoring younger drivers, especially those trying to break into motorsports without a family legacy. “When I retire from full-time racing, I want to be able to provide the same opportunities that were presented to myself to the next generation of drivers,” Baur said. “I know how difficult it is to get your foot in the door.” For now, the focus is simple: keep building the operation, keep learning the business, and keep showing up prepared — because in sprint car racing, as in life, process matters. And once the helmet goes on? “It’s go time,” Baur said. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Learn more Students interested in motorsports careers — whether in competition, team operations, marketing, finance, sponsorship, data, or management — can explore opportunities through Northwood University’s Center for Automotive and Mobility Studies. For Charlie Baur’s latest motorsports adventures, follow Charlie_Baur and Charlie Baur Racing on social media. To learn more about Northwood’s Bachelor of Business Administration in Automotive and Mobility Studies and motorsports management concentration, visit www.northwood.edu/programs/automotive-mobility-studies/. Photo courtesy of Charlie Baur Pictured: Charlie Baur at Butler Motor Speedway on May 31, 2026. Share this page
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