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EU leads fight against fossil-fuel nations’ push to delay climate science reports
Dispute looms over next review of the latest science on the warming planet as temperatures continue to rise
A Republican attack ad misidentifies its Democratic target. Twice.
A GOP ad used a photo of Republican Myron Lizer instead of Democrat Jonathan Nez. Nez is challenging Rep. Eli Crane (R-Arizona).
Jessica Chastain's horror movie 'Other Mommy' is filled with jump scares. But is it actually scary?
Some critics say the film's nonstop attempts to frighten audiences ultimately have the opposite effect.
Video game hardware sales plunge to 13-year low as prices soar on memory, storage shortage
Video game console sales have plunged 13% on memory, storage crisis
The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the U.S. nearly every year
The plague, the rare bacterial infection infamously known for killing tens of millions in 14th-century Europe, never went away. It is now easily treated with antibiotics.
Gears of War: E-Day sells 230K copies
Gears of War: E-Day has sold 230K copies since its advance-access launch on October 1 and full release on October 6. Steam accounts for 168K of those, with Xbox (console and PC) selling 62K. But there’s more to this story, as Xbox makes up the bulk of revenue. E-Day is the best-reviewed Gears game in nearly two decades (and the best one ever made, in my opinion). The Coalition has made a banger here (it’s currently in my top 10 of the year). Despite E-Day’s undeniable quality, this is a soft result. And it’s down to the business model, really. E-Day has made $37M so far, thanks to the Premium upgrade On Xbox, Game Pass is cannibalising much of the premium revenue. Our estimates show that 1.7M folks accessed E-Day via their subscription rather than a copy. But Xbox is having it both ways – or having it halfway, at least – via its Premium Edition Game Pass upgrade. Game Pass subscribers could pay $30 (or their local equivalent) for up to five days of early access starting October 1. Our estimates show that of the 1.7M who accessed E-Day through Game Pass, 722K paid for the upgrade. Between the review embargo lifting on October 1 and the full release, E-Day managed to shift another 250K early-access upgrades – no doubt helped by the campaign’s rave reviews. So despite selling far fewer copies on Steam, Xbox accounts for almost three-quarters of the revenue (roughly $26M of the $37M, versus about $11M on Steam). So “230K copies” undersells the paying audience. Including the 722K upgrades, nearly 950K people actually paid something for E-Day. The $30 upgrade is a halfstep from cannibalisation, but will Xbox go all the way? While E-Day is a sublime game, these are soft numbers for a flagship when Xbox badly needs revenue wins. E-Day sold 62K copies on Xbox against 722K Premium upgrades, so for every one copy sold on Xbox, nearly 12 Game Pass upgrades were sold. The $70 premium SKU is – functionally – dead on Xbox. Normally you can’t see what a Game Pass player would have paid, because the game’s just there in the subscription. But the $30 early-access upgrade estimate shows that 722K people demonstrated they’ll spend real money on this game. In a world without day-one Game Pass, many of these folks would have bought E-Day at $70. They paid $30 for five days early access to something they don’t own. Xbox is, in effect, charging its most valuable customers the least, based on a hangover from a tried-and-exhausted strategy from a previous administration. Those 722K willing-to-pay players generated about $21.7M via the upgrade. If three quarters of this group – mostly US and European audiences – bought E-Day outright, that’s nearly $40M. Of course, Game Pass does bring in meaningful recurring revenue, and E-Day is adding value for hundreds of thousands of subscribers. However, Game Pass is no longer growing, so Xbox is at a crossroads. Xbox is reportedly looking to do a Netflix and bolt on an ad-supported tier to pad it further. But that will just set a new floor, and leadership keeps telling us the priority now is revenue growth, which is subscriber-speak for ARPU. Xbox has already pulled Call of Duty from day-one Game Pass after day-one inclusion hammered its sales, with new CoD titles now arriving on the service around a year late. We know that some Microsoft executives believe the service devalues games outright, and rumours (which Microsoft has dismissed so far, to be fair) suggest that day-one releases could be taken off Game Pass. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe When a game this well-reviewed does this softly on its home platform, the model – not the game – gets brought into question. What else E-Day’s early adopters have played (including this month so far) Looking at E-Day‘s players on Xbox, most have played the franchise before (86% have played Gears 5, 76% Gears 4), and every game on the crossover list is either a shooter or a title from an Xbox-owned studio (though Game Pass is inflating those numbers, of course, more on that later): As for what else Xbox’s E-Day players have played this month, the top three are Fortnite (16%), Roblox (7%), and Call of Duty (6%). Another 5% played Minecraft Dungeons II, which is also on Game Pass and launched a couple of days before Gears‘ advance-access date. Many Game Pass players are happy to check out most big new additions. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Over on Steam, the top crossover games are also mostly shooters (slightly more PC-coded ones), including Space Marine 2, which was itself heavily inspired by Gears: Looking at what E-Day‘s Steam players are into this month shows who they are – as subscriptions don’t skew the data. The top three are Wardogs (13%), Deadlock (12%), and CS2 (10%), so you’ve got the restless shooter crowd checking out the new hotness. A little further down are Helldivers 2 and Space Marine 2, your co-op PVE shooter players who’ll feel right at home in Horde mode. Game Pass is skewing the playtime distribution on Xbox Looking at the playtime distribution in our platform, E-Day players on Steam are – relatively speaking – playing for longer: 54% of E-Day players on Xbox have played for five hours or less (versus 32% on Steam) 19% of Xbox players played for over 15 hours (versus 33% on Steam) 14% of Xbox players played for over 20 hours (22% on Steam) The absolute number of people playing for over 15, 20, and 50 hours is, of course, bigger on Xbox, thanks to the sheer volume of folks who came in through Game Pass (upgraders included). None of that is cause for alarm. Game Pass is the reason Xbox playtime skews lower, as when a game is free to try, people try it and bounce without putting in even an hour (17% under an hour on Xbox versus 6% on Steam). Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe The subscription brings in tourists alongside the committed, dragging down the average even when the game is excellent (but also perhaps winning over the uninitiated). It’s standard across every subscription-included title, on PS Plus too. Forza Horizon 6, for instance, had 11% of its Xbox players bounce under an hour, versus just 2% on Steam. So, Xbox’s crossroads So there we have it. Gears of War: E-Day is an incredible game whose revenues have been stifled by subscription inclusion and exclusivity. It’s the best-reviewed entry in the series in fifteen-odd years, but it still turned into one of the year’s softer flagship launches, not because players didn’t want it, but because Xbox’s own storefront gave its most willing buyers a reason not to pay. Which leaves Xbox at a crossroads. Will it keep making Gears games when the financial returns are this thin and the margins this low? And if it does, does the next one arrive off Game Pass at day one – the way CoD now does, or even on PlayStation? I think it should. Alright, back to E-Day for me! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. Game makers use our platform to understand their audience, keep an eye on the competition, monitor sales trends, and spot new opportunities. We equip game studios and financial institutions with accurate data and the confidence to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Want to talk about all things games market data? We’d love to chat!]
Trump escalates effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
A commission that will report to the president will assess the mortgage fraud allegations against her and consider evidence from a hearing next month.
Fueling Performance: Kansas Checkoff Keeps Beef Front and Center in High School Sports
Targeting the next generation of beef consumers, the initiative reinforces beef’s role as the premier protein for athletic fueling and recovery.
How two corporate HR veterans launched a pumpkin display business
Rebecca Paxton, the cofounder of a Dallas pumpkin-display business, shares how she left her Fortune 100 job and scaled My Front Porch to six figures.
Social Network: ABV Technology CEO Ben Jordan
The co-founder of the St. Paul-based brew-tech business shares favorite social media follows.
Royals $3 Billion Ballpark Development Gets Key Approval
The city council overwhelmingly approved three stadium-related measures.
LSU Finally Reveals 10-Player Roster in Will Wade’s Exhibition Return
The game offered a glimpse into which LSU players are eligible.
In combative first Michigan Senate debate, Rogers and El-Sayed trade attacks
The first debate in Michigan’s closely watched U.S. Senate race turned combative Thursday as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed repeatedly traded personal attacks, talked over each other and even continued arguing during a commercial break.
Pharmaceutical innovation: a strategic investment in health and growth
Governments around the world are confronting increasingly common challenges: how to drive economic growth, address demographic changes and productivity pressures, and how to strengthen national resilience. Investment in health is fundamental to achieving these goals, and medicines and vaccines are central to this effort. We are at the cusp of the next golden age in...
New movies to watch this weekend: See 'The Social Reckoning' in theaters, rent or buy 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' stream 'Animals' on Netflix
Our critic's take on the week's biggest movie releases — including Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to "The Social Network."
Lib Dem MP quits frontbench job over Ed Davey's leadership
Deputy party leader Daisy Cooper says the vast majority of our MPs support Ed... and are furious at this distraction."
Knicks suspend contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart 'until later in the season'
Employee killed in shootout with 2 armed suspects at L.A. business
An employee was shot and killed after confronting two armed suspects who entered a business in Los Angeles Thursday evening, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m. at a business i…
Opinion: Chicago’s housing crisis demands more solutions and fewer debates
Chicago's housing affordability crisis calls for more construction, less confrontation and better cooperation among those seeking solutions.
Apple stock falls on report that company is cutting component orders on soft iPhone 18 Pro demand
Apple is reportedly cutting component orders on slowing iPhone 18 Pro demand.
World Mental Health Day: Mental health and Type I Diabetes
Meg Cremins joins WBTV on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Getting the right mental health diagnosis
We talk with Southlake Psychiatry about bipolar disorder, which is often misdiagnosed, for Mental Health Awareness Week.
Blue Jays Insider Gets Candid on Potential Kevin Gausman Return
The Toronto Blue Jays are in offseason mode, and the front office must begin putting its plan to improve the roster into action. After coming within one win of a World Series title in 2025, the Blue Jays missed the playoffs this past season, making changes necessary as they look to get back into contention.Nonetheless, […] The post Blue Jays Insider Gets Candid on Potential Kevin Gausman Return appeared first on HEAVY.
She never felt like she fit in. Then Disney came calling.
"Descendants" actress Kiara Romero opens up about her curls, childhood bullying and connecting with Gen Alpha fans on the Worlds Collide tour.
Jones, Thompson spar over Social Security, political money in last scheduled debate
The 4th Congressional District candidate forum was a more confrontational showdown than their debate just one day earlier.
Local high school freshman excels with sweet business
She started with lemonade in front of her home. Now her stand is a festival and football game favorite, and she just added popcorn.
The midterm polls that caught our eye this week
Polls show Trump losing support among his base and voters focused on Senate control and issues.
How Oregon Beat College Football’s ‘Impossible’ Backup QB Market
Dylan Raiola will get the first start of his Oregon career on Saturday.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Halloween candy costs up, Starbucks explores Chipotle takeover
Jane King has these stories and more live from the New York Stock Exchange for your Friday Morning Business Report.
Englewood Health enlarges culturally responsive care for Asian communities with $500K state grant
Englewood Health on Oct. 7 held an event with state and community leaders at its Asian Health and Wellness Center in Englewood Cliffs.
Poll: Democrat Troy Jackson narrowly leads Susan Collins in Maine Senate race
Likely voters prefer Jackson on several key issues, but they favor Collins’s ability to steer federal dollars to the state.
‘Rocky Horror’ is a 50-year tradition of mess and chaos. This NOLA theatre does it anyway.
The theater has been hosting live screenings since before Katrina and it’s become a rite of passage for many in New Orleans, especially in the queer community. “Sometimes it just looks like a hurricane of popcorn and rice and toilet paper came through the plac. You blow it all to the front, sweep it up and move on to the next day.”
USDA awards $16.2mn to upgrade MSU plant science greenhouses
A major USDA NIFA grant will help Michigan State University complete the modernisation of its Plant Science Research Greenhouse Complex
José Ramírez, just in time to save the Guardians' season, has rediscovered his MVP form in ALDS vs. White Sox
Department of War Announces Initiatives to Advance ‘New Golden Age’ of American Science
Takeaways Up Front 1. The U.S. Department of War announced initiatives to advance President Donald Trump’s vision for a “New Golden Age” of American
Dr. Texas Rüegg explains the science behind every sip at Rueggenbach Brewing Co.
When it comes to the craft beer scene in East Texas, Dr. Texas Rüegg has made a name for himself as co-owner of the Rueggenbach Brewing Co in Marshall. In this edition of East Texas Tonight, we learn why Dr. Rüegg went from working in education to opening his own brewery, the challenges of starting your own business, and the science behind every sip!
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Walhalla business community round table
Many business owners came out to share and discuss ideas that could help the area bounce back after a devastating downtown fire.
Takeaways from Michigan Senate debate between Abdul El-Sayed, Mike Rogers
Even mothers were not exempt in a fierce debate in the race for a critical U.S. Senate seat.
Climate hopes shift from politics to the courts
The political fight against global warming may be losing steam, but the legal battle is heating up. On the political front, from Europe to the United States, governments have been scaling back climate...
'Football 301' on 49ers vs. Seahawks: Brock Purdy and his offensive machine face their biggest test
Linkin Park documentary 'Unshatter' tracks band's emotional return to recording, touring
Linkin Park is revealing the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind its return in the new documentary “Linkin Park: Unshatter.”
Buttigieg joins Ford at Las Vegas business to talk affordability
Nevadans are preparing to vote this fall as campaign activity increases among candidates.
Public health report: September inspection season turns up minor violations at 20% of businesses
The Waltham Health Department had a busy September, inspecting 90 business establishments between Sept. 1 and Oct. 2. It found minor health violations at
Public health report: September inspection season turns up minor violations at 20% of businesses
The Waltham Health Department had a busy September, inspecting 90 business establishments between Sept. 1 and Oct. 2. It found minor health violations at
Science magician set to bring experiments, illusions to Keystone Elementary
Emmy-nominated science magician David Hagerman will bring his Extreme Science 2.0 show to Keystone Elementary School on Oct. 13, according to a press release.
How my dyslexia enhances my science teaching
A science teacher shares her experiences and how she's educating peers and learners to better support others with dyslexic
Chris Russell and Shea Bennett Launch ENTER, An Entertainment Company for Brands
The Sydney-based business is built on the belief that 'brands are the great entertainers of our time' and uses its own methodology to assess how entertaining a brand currently is
Mental health and ADHD diagnosis can cause harm, says official review
Government-commissioned report calls for more opportunities to work and socialise for young people and rejects claims of ‘snowflake’ generation
Can $1 billion power the GOP to victory in the midterms? Some campaigns fear it's too late
Republicans are entering the final month of the midterm campaign increasingly anxious that the $1 billion at their disposal may not be enough to fend off sweeping losses as the party reckons with President Donald Trump's unpopularity, persistent cost concerns and the fallout from the war in Iran.
Buccaneers vs. Cowboys live updates, inactives, news: Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb host UDFA rookie Jalon Daniels & Co. on 'Thursday Night Football'
Russia’s plague scare and the danger of unpreparedness
The erosion of global public health infrastructure does not serve America's interests.
Trump bought over $1 million in SpaceX debt days before unveiling space policy
The purchase, revealed in his latest financial disclosure, involved a firm directly affected by his administration’s actions — and led by presidential ally Elon Musk.
‘Breathtaking,’ ‘Devastating’: Mathematics Reels After New OpenAI Release
Hundreds of new A.I.-generated findings moved the frontiers of higher math in a single day — dispelling any doubt that the field is forever changed.
Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-pay scheme
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegations that she engaged in a pay-for-play scheme.
MLK Health Center and Pharmacy hosts 14th annual Mammograms and Manicures event
The MLK Health Center hosted its annual Mammograms and Manicures event, offering women complimentary manicures and breast exams.
Performing Arts Center Pointing to 2027 Opening as Local Entertainment, Business, and Educational Partner
This reporter recently met with Front Royal Performing Arts Center (FRPAC) Board of Directors President Shae Parker and Vice-President Kate Gorecki to get an overview, including photos seen below, of the renovation status of the planned, multi-faceted Performing Arts Center on the 100 block of East Main Street at its intersection with Church Street. With
WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates James, Mitchell debate in Iowa in race to replace Hinson
Democratic state Rep. Lindsay James and former state Rep. Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate, are facing off in a contest to represent Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District.
WATCH LIVE: U.S. House candidates set to debate in North Dakota, without incumbent Fedorchak
Hegseth wants Fort Hood shooter’s execution by firing squad to be public
“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday about the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
A'ja Wilson named WNBA MVP for third consecutive year, fifth time overall as Aces star extends all-time record
Rogers and El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan's Senate race after sparring online
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, competing for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, are set for their first campaign debate Thursday after weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements that are flooding the state in one of the nation’s most closely watched races.
Can Sean Miller Turn Texas Into an SEC Title Contender?
After suffering a heartbreaking loss to Purdue in the Sweet 16, Sean Miller's challenge at Texas this year will be turning a talented roster into one ready to contend for an SEC championship. The Longhorns' frontcourt size and scoring options give Texas fans reason to be excited. Texas' success will ultimately depend on how these …
Obama marvels at Democrats’ Senate chances
“There are states right now in play that I would not have imagined being in play,” the former president said.
From hidden gems to horror classics: What to watch this Halloween
Craving something scary? We've rounded up 36 horror films and spooky TV shows to watch.
Man carrying two kitchen knives arrested after confrontation at Fort Myers business, police say
A man was arrested after he was accused of displaying a knife at a local business, according to the Fort Myers Police Department.
SMCM Adds Research Vessel for Undergraduate Marine Science
A boat that St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s marine science faculty say they wanted from the day the program was proposed finally tied up on campus Wednesday, ending a roughly four-year trip from a federal budget line to the college waterfront. The R/V CY46, a 46-foot research vessel, reached St. Mary’s City just before noon […]
Startup Snapshot: Gudea
The Minneapolis-based startup is a digital version of the old listening post.
Trump emails Medicare enrollees about $90 payment, touts his policies
The unusual move, which comes weeks before the midterm elections, has been derided by Democrats and advocates as a stunt.
5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins
Here's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night.
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90. Her programming helped astronauts reach the moon.
Working behind the scenes at MIT, she played a key role in the success of NASA's Apollo missions. She was later awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2027 NFL mock draft: First version includes a huge trade that powers Arch Manning to No. 1 spot
I typically avoid trades in early mock drafts, but with the Jets armed with a war chest full of draft capital, they decide to move to the top and take Manning as their quarterback of the future.
Once Focused on Combat Sports, DAZN Expands to MLB, NBA Teams
The streamer has quickly amassed a large collection of team rights.
Same Class, Different Views: Rethinking political division on campus
With one month until the midterm elections, Americans must confront a deeply divided political system and growing ideological tensions. College students remain uniquely positioned to explore, rather than avoid, this political reality. That opportunity is worth preserving now more than ever. Students living away from home for the first time experience many new opportunities, and...
DOE Announces Science Applications for Quantum Computing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the release of Quantum Genesis Priority Applications (QGPAs), a set of eight key scientific utility problems that will guide the Quantum Genesis’s goal of developing fault-tolerant scientifically relevant quantum computers. This effort directly supports the goals outlined in President Trump’s Executive Order Ushering in the Next Frontier of Quantum Innovation and builds on the recommendations made in the Blueprint for DOE Quantum Supercom
NC invests over $17M in mental health service grants
FOX Carolina's Anna Arinder has the details.
Early NBA preseason surprises, standout rookie performances + KOC Show mailbag
Applications reopen for 2026 KOSBE Small Business Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship has reopened applications for the 2026 KOSBE Small Business Awards until Oct. 23.
Democrat called slur by Trump airs ad urging ‘No men in women’s sports’
Senate candidate Annie Andrews, a Senate candidate in South Carolina, released a transgender issues ad days after the president called her an anti-transgender slur.
Trump’s Nobel ambitions fade, but Norway still fears his wrath
Trump seldom talks about the Nobel Peace Prize these days, but in Norway, some fear that any award could provoke him.
Delta Q3 earnings preview: Premium business expected to blunt high fuel costs; CEO Bastian, Musk battle over in-flight wifi
Delta Air Lines will report third quarter results Friday morning, with investors expecting Delta's premium business to continue to blunt issues like rising fuel costs and capacity cuts.