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Bank OZK posts quarterly declines in income and revenue
Little Rock-based Bank OZK on Tuesday (Oct. 20) announced declines in quarterly net income and revenue, and in its management comments noted that some of the bank’s commercial real estate...
How governments worldwide are shaping what AI can say about politics
With the U.S. midterms approaching, about one in five voters has asked AI chatbots about elections and politics, a recent survey found.
Several S&T researchers among top 2% cited scientists in their fields
A total of 94 current and former researchers affiliated with Missouri S&T are among the world’s top 2% most-cited scientists recognized either for their career-long impact or for their 2025 metrics, according to a Stanford University analysis of the Elsevier Data Repository....Continue Reading Several S&T researchers among top 2% cited scientists in their fields
How the Trump administration’s crackdown on international students could affect the economy
A new proposed $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the U.S. after graduation is the latest Trump administration policy targeting scholars from abroad.
Alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico on the rise, new state health data shows
New data released Tuesday by the state health department shows a 2.6% rise in alcohol-related deaths in New Mexico between 2024 and 2025.
AFL Releases FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report
AFL, the Duncan, South Carolina-headquartered manufacturer of fiber optic cable, equipment, accessories, and related services, released its FY2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. As a reflection of AFL’s continued commitment to creating long-term...
The truth of 'Dancing with the Stars' – What training with a pro is really like
Editor's note: Anna Kaufman is a former reporter at USA TODAY, who trained with a pro dancer from "Dancing with the Stars" to see what the process is really like. This story originally ran in November 2025.
Former sheriff accused of killing judge wins pause on second mental health evaluation
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WJHL) — The former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a judge in his chambers has managed to temporarily halt an order that would have required him to undergo a second m…
Devastating 2025 Myanmar earthquake sheds light on how the 'Big One' could play out in California
The fault that triggered a massive earthquake in Myanmar last year is tilted much like California's San Andreas, which can influence how much shaking takes place and where.
Kalamazoo commission opposes health board ballot measure
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo city commissioners are telling voters to be wary of a ballot proposal that would create a citizen-led healthcare advisory board. The commissioners voted unanimo…
Christina Romelus nets endorsement from political arm of Boca Raton Chamber
She now carries support from business organizations on both ends of the county.
Larry Gies Pledges Another $100 Million To His Namesake Business School
The matching commitment could generate $200M for scholarships, student experiences & faculty support, bringing Gies’ B-school giving to $250M
Santa Cruz County business filings: Week of Oct. 20
Businesses operating in Santa Cruz County must register with the county clerk. Lookout Santa Cruz reviews the public filings from local businesses to report on new businesses starting in the area.
Legendary Entertainment Submits Takeover Offer for Lionsgate
The move comes after the "Dune" producer first eyed a potential acquisition of the Hollywood studio last year
Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) Stock Jumps 14%
Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) Stock Price Up 14% - Here's What Happened
Arizona Small Business Seizures
The Case On the morning of Feb. 25, 2025, Mario Ayala was in Mexico visiting his dying father. Unfortunately, Mario had to cut that trip […]
Truist Financial Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Accel Entertainment (NYSE:ACEL) Stock Price
Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of Accel Entertainment from $14.00 to $13.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday.
Arkansas’ September nonfarm job numbers hit a record high
A 1% gain in the number of nonfarm payroll jobs and a more than 8% decline in the number of unemployed helped push Arkansas’ jobless rate to 3.9% in September,...
Head of the class: URI quantum physics students work as teaching assistants for Brookhaven National Laboratory
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 20, 2026 – As a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island three years ago, Morgan Beck ’26 began diving deep into the world of quantum physics, wanting to learn more about the branch of science that studies matter and energy at the most fundamental level. At that time, Beck—a 2025 […]
Interns In Florida Released A 16-Foot, 148-Pound Python Back Into The Everglades On Purpose. She Now Carries A Radio Tag For Drones To Follow - Futura-Sciences
In a state where around 100 contractors remove pythons all year round, letting one go looks like a mistake. It is how researchers find the others.
AES Show 2026: Industry Panel Examines Live Entertainment Delivery in Dolby Atmos
As concerts and other live performances reach audiences through global streaming platforms, Dolby Atmos is opening new possibilities for immersive entertainment at home. At the upcoming AES Show Nashville, From...
Shop from Black-owned businesses at this free festival
Celebrate #BlackJoyUnfiltered at Daptoberfest with 150+ Black-owned vendors Oct. 24 at Warren Central High School.
How voters feel about trans rights and abortion access will soon be put to the test
How do voters feel about trans students participating in school sports teams? Or abortion access? The U.S. is about to find out.
Western Way Entertainment brings trick riding, mounted shooting to ABAC PCA Pro Rodeo
When the PCA Pro Rodeo returns to Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Nov. 13-14, the competition inside the arena won’t be the only thing keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Peach State Health Plan Releases 2025 Community Impact Report
/PRNewswire/ -- Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization serving Georgians, has released the 2025 Community Impact Report, Removing Barriers to...
Peach State Health Plan Releases 2025 Community Impact Report
Peach State Health Plan, a care management organization serving Georgians, has released the 2025 Community Impact Report, Removing Barriers to Better Health, highlighting continued efforts to...
Trump’s attacks on California elections endanger democracy, repeating a pattern
Republicans questioned elections before reforms made redistricting nonpartisan. Now they accuse California of letting noncitizens vote.
GM's core profit rises 22% on strength of pickup-truck business
GM shares fell about 6% in premarket trading.
A note to readers: Science, accountability and elections
Dear readers, As early voting begins, I wanted to share some news — and why it connects to the decisions we make at the ballot box. I’ve been selected for the inaugural cohort of the South Atlantic Climate Journalism Hub mentorship program, hosted by Covering Climate Now. I’m excited to join this group, learn from scientists and fellow journalists, and expand my science reporting. Science directly ties to governance. Local officials make decisions about where development goes, how infrastructure is maintained, what emergency preparations receive funding, and how communities rebuild after disasters. Understanding the evidence behind those decisions helps us evaluate whether our government is serving us well. Here in western North Carolina, those connections are all around us, in Lake Lure and beyond. Flood maps inform decisions about property and development. Engineering assessments help identify risks at dams and bridges. Rainfall forecasts guide emergency preparations. Geological information helps explain landslide hazards. Water testing gives communities information they need to assess conditions. Meteorologists’ knowledge and public perception of weather events shape public safety. Each involves scientific or technical knowledge. Each also raises questions about public responsibility: What did officials know? How did they use that information? What did they tell the public? What did taxpayers receive for their money? A study can identify a problem. Elected officials still have to decide what to do about it, how to pay for it, and how to explain their choices. Reporting should examine both the evidence and the response. That is where I want to strengthen my work. My reporting on Helene recovery, infrastructure, flooding, public safety, and public spending has repeatedly brought me to questions that require scientific expertise alongside public records. This mentorship may help me better understand the research, ask more precise questions, and explain the answers clearly. I also bring the perspective of someone living with these concerns. I live downstream of Lake Lure Dam, and landslides affected my property during Helene. Those experiences bring urgency to my questions. Careful reporting helps establish the answers. Readers deserve to know what the evidence shows, where uncertainty remains, and whether officials accurately describe the information guiding their decisions. You also deserve scrutiny of proposed solutions: what they cost, what they are expected to accomplish, and what risks remain. Access to that information matters. As a mostly deaf journalist who relies on written communication, I will continue pressing for written public warnings, records, and explanations that people can read and use in real time. As you consider the candidates seeking your vote, consider how they approach evidence, preparedness, and transparency. Do they support local journalism, even when it’s not parroting a press release? Do they explain weather events clearly in plain English and explain their decisions after them? Make supporting records available? Acknowledge uncertainty? Follow through when a report identifies a risk? Those are practical questions about governing. Thank you for supporting Cops & Congress and the work that makes these questions part of the public conversation. I’m grateful to David Dickson and the CC Now team for this opportunity, and I look forward to bringing what I learn back to you. Annie DanceEditor & Publisher, Cops & Congress — Learn more about this newsletter, ethics policy, how you can help shape this work, and support it. Follow on X and Facebook. Send constructive criticism, fan mail, and tips with public documents for future stories: CopsandCongress@gmail.com ICYMI: View the Cops & Congress archive — Annie Dance is the publisher of Cops & Congress, a newsletter that analyzes what happens when crime, courts, disaster, democracy, and small-town policies collide. Views expressed here are covered by the First Amendment. Dance has a Bachelor of Arts from Manhattan University in Communication with a focus in Journalism and Government. She has been a journalist for over 20 years. Share Upgrade now or give a gift subscription
Owner of CT information technology consulting business sentenced for computer intrusion scheme
Federal officials said he remotely disabled a client’s computer network on 21 separate days in 2024, which resulted in the company being unable to conduct business on those days.
South Florida is pivoting from tourism to national biz hub
Carnegie Mellon, Vanderbilt join companies opening campuses and offices in South Florida as it pivots from tourism to being a national business hub
Commentary: Stable jobs support healthier Hoosiers and a more sustainable Medicaid program
Indiana's low unemployment rate is good news for Indiana’s economy, and also matters for the health and stability of Hoosiers.
One of Samsung's most popular phones is now getting stable One UI 9 with Android 17
One of the most popular Samsung phones, the Galaxy A36 5G, is now getting the stable One UI 9 update with Android 17 in Europe.
Gwyneth Paltrow sets first lead TV role in The Apology
Gwyneth Paltrow's last major onscreen role was in the 2025 film, Marty Supreme.
Whither Vladimir? (Part 1)
It’s no secret that a big part of the Blue Jays’ disappointing 2026 was the result of a disastrous season by superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero jr. Vlad’s offensive production cratered, from an average wRC+ of 139 from 2023-2025 to 95 this past season. If the team’s going to get back into contention in 2027 […]
Republic Business Credit Provides $15MM Factoring Facility to Temporary Staffing Agency
Republic Business Credit provided a $15 million factoring facility to an established Midwestern staffing agency. The funding delivers essential working
Letter to the Editor - Defeat Article 10 – It Is Bad Business For Westford
Michael Furman, Westford Resident Defeat Article 10 – It Is Bad Business For Westford Let me start out with a disclaimer. I am a member of the CPC (Community Preservation […]
Things to do: These are the best entertainment events in Brevard for Oct. 16-22
Find your weekend adventure! Film festival, Oktoberfest and Reggae top our list of Brevard's best entertainment events.
In 2025, Trawlers Suddenly Started Pulling Up Rare Hybrid Crabs in Record Numbers in The Bering Sea. Now We Know Why
Scientists were not expecting this.
NFL Draft stock report- strong sell: Bryce Underwood, QB, Michigan
Rated the number one overall recruit, regardless of position, in the high school class of 2025, expectations were sky high for Bryce Underwood.
Charisse Childers joins Halsey Real Estate team
Halsey Real Estate has added commercial real estate agent Charisse Childers, a longtime Arkansas workforce and economic development leader, to its Little Rock commercial real estate team. Childers, who has...
Franklin Publishes Book Review in <em>Political Theory</em>
A. Todd Franklin, the Eugene M. Tobin Distinguished Professor of Philosophy & Africana Studies, has published a review of Michael J. Illuzzi's Mending the Nation: Reclaiming "We the People" in a Populist Age (University Press of Kansas, 2025) in Politica
Brain drain beyond Israel: Scientists are leaving the US, too
Delays in research grants and concerns about the future of American science are pushing researchers to seek opportunities overseas; One scientist who was sure she would spend her entire career in the US: ' I don’t think here is our home anymore '
Midwest Emmys honor Sanford Health storytelling
Sanford Health News has earned another Upper Midwest Emmy, and this is the first win for multimedia journalist Jason Anschutz.
Officials Estimate 100,000 In Danger Of Losing Healthcare Coverage As ACA Changes Loom
HARTFORD, CT — The estimated 100,000 customers who are projected to lose their healthcare coverage as a result of new requirements mandated by HR1 next year are families, neighbors and community members, Charter Oak Health Center President and CEO Vernette Townsend said Monday.
Entergy, Google announce second phase partnership
Entergy Arkansas announced Monday (Oct. 19) as part of its continued partnership with Google, a second phase of its service to support Google’s $4 billion data center project in West...
Entergy, Google announce second phase partnership
Entergy Arkansas announced Monday (Oct. 19) as part of its continued partnership with Google, a second phase of its service to support Google’s $4 billion data center project in West...
New Debit Card Coming for Military’s Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Military households became eligible for federal tax-advantaged health care FSAs in 2025.
Marvel exhibition coming to Houston Museum of Natural Science
Marvel: The Exhibition – Universe of Super Heroes is scheduled to open at the Houston Museum of Natural Science on Dec. 19, 2026.
Six Penn State Health locations to offer safe medication disposal on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
As part of a nationwide drug take-back effort, Penn State Health and local police departments will offer medication disposal sites across central Pennsylvania on Saturday, Oct. 24.
STEM Center brings science and scares to S&T’s Haunted Mine
STEM in the Shadows at Missouri S&T’s Haunted Mine for K-12 students and their families will be Oct. 23. Photo by Photo by Blaine Falkena/Missouri S&T. The Missouri S&T Kummer Center for STEM Education is teaming up with the university’s Haunted Mine for STEM in the Shadows, a free STEM-themed Halloween event for K-12 students...Continue Reading STEM Center brings science and scares to S&T’s Haunted Mine
Edward Berger Says Movie Business "Needed Netflix To Wake Up"
'All Quiet on the Western Front' director Edward Berger has addressed the relationship between Netflix and the Hollywood studios.
Jawando, Wells appear at small-business event, but not to debate
Plus: Realtors endorse new candidates, including school board hopefuls; Mail-in ballot canvass underway
California's proposition 40 aims to fund health care via wealth tax
California's Proposition 40 proposes a one-time 5% tax on billionaires to fund Medi-Cal, schools and food assistance programs.
Katie Hensien Returns to Sölden With Unfinished Business
Katie Hensien, Sölden 2025, GEPA picturesAfter an injury interrupted another promising World Cup season, the Stifel U.S. Ski Team veteran returns to the Rettenbach Glacier healthy, confident, and hungry for more.In October 2024, Katie Hensien pushed out of the starting gate at
Researchers outline priorities for robust U.S. climate assessments
Five Cornellians join 175 global experts to outline research priorities that can inform future national and regional climate assessments in a new special collection of the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society.
From Wall Street to Sports and Creators, NAB Show New York 2026 Opens Oct. 21 at Javits Center
Leaders across broadcasting, sports, streaming, technology and the creator economy to convene about the tools shaping the future of media.
CT Business Blend: Oct. 19, 2026
Hartford Business Journal’s Greg Bordonaro and WTIC’s Brian Shactman explore the people, companies and trends shaping Connecticut’s business scene every Monday at 8:30 a.m. on WTIC 1080 AM.
Northern NH maternal health organizations receive grants from border commission
The Women of the Mountains Birth Initiative, also known as WOMB, and Families Flourish Northeast Inc. received $119,705 to help tackle the maternal health crisis in northern New Hampshire, the Northern Border Regional Commission announced.
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
BYU Alumna Combines AI, Healthcare, and Hope in Brazil
BYU alumna Isabella Roque is improving Brazil's healthcare system and providing internship opportunities for current life sciences students.
Two former Republican lawmakers say the GOP’s vaccine position is a liability
The Republican party’s confusing messaging on vaccines is going to hurt candidates in the midterms, two former GOP congressmen argue.
Dems take the lead in fundraising this quarter in Oregon’s congressional swing districts
The Democratic incumbents representing Oregon in the U.S. House are far outraising their Republican challengers.
Your Plex Server Could Be Mining Crypto for Hackers
Remote code execution is now available on non-updated Plex servers.
Naples Comprehensive Health Collaborates with Publix Pharmacy to Launch Meds-to-Beds Service - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
New service will deliver discharge prescriptions directly to patients at the hospital, helping support medication access and continuity of care October 19, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) is collaborating […]
Study identifies protein regulator of tau linked to Alzheimer’s disease
The accumulation and tangling of tau proteins is a well-known feature of Alzheimer’s disease. Less understood is how different forms of tau are regulated and what happens to that balance as the brain ages and neurodegenerative disease develops. A study from The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Health Science Center published in July […]
Add a Handful of This Fall Food to Boost Fiber and Antioxidants, Dietitian Says
In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a dietitian shares her favorite fall food to add a sprinkle of nutrients to meals.
Green Bay Packers: Matthew Golden and Christian Watson made franchise history in 23-13 win over Dallas Cowboys
The Green Bay Packers continued their long undefeated streak against the Dallas Cowboys with their 23-13 victory on Sunday Night Football. While Green Bay and Dallas played a game that ended in a tie in 2025, the last time the Cowboys defeated the Packers was a decade ago in 2016. Indeed, Green Bay’s defense kept [...]
Oakridge mayor faces challenge from political newcomer who wants to rebuild
Mayor Bryan Cutchen says Oakridge is headed in the right direction and wants a second term to fix the ambulance deficit and failing pipes. Challenger Shawn Goddard, a first-time candidate, says the town needs a one-time, multimillion-dollar rebuild and a mayor who is a constant presence.
Android's brand-new 3D emoji are rolling out more widely
After initially being limited to the Pixel 11 series, Google’s Noto 3D emoji set is now rolling out to more Android smartphones.
Scientists Thought a Comet Triggered an Ancient Ice Age. Then, the Study Was Retracted
Comet fragments may have sparked Earth’s mysterious 1,400-year cold spell.
New iPhone spyware can steal passwords and photos
P7 DarkSword iPhone spyware can steal saved passwords, photos, Apple Notes and cryptocurrency wallet data by checking for commands every 15 seconds.
Exclusive: Donors fear the worst for Kennedy Center’s art amid renovations uncertainty
At the height of legal and political tumult at the Kennedy Center last summer, board members discussed moving the iconic eight-foot, 3,000-pound bronze bust of President John F. Kennedy from the Grand Foyer while the main building closed for renovations.
Chapel Hill High School earns TEA distinctions in science and social studies
Chapel Hill High School earned academic distinction designations from the Texas Education Agency in science and social studies for the 2025-26 school year, recognizing strong student performance and completion of […]
Business Starts for Oct. 19, 2026
In June, 1,412 new businesses filed InCorporation paperwork with the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth, in order to do business in the state. Here is a selection of some of […]
Galaxy S23 stable One UI 9.0 (Android 17) update goes global
Samsung has started rolling out the stable version of One UI 9.0 (Android 17) for the Galaxy S23 series outside its home country, South Korea. Europe appears to
Elbit adds $235 million deal to growing European rocket business
The contract covers PULS artillery systems, EXTRA-MR rockets and logistical support. It follows a series of European rocket artillery deals worth more than $1.2 billion combined, according to estimates.
Don't miss these big holiday concerts coming to Jacksonville in 2026
Some of the biggest holiday touring acts are coming to Jacksonville in November and December. Here's a list.
Vote now for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-18)
The poll is back open voting for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote for Oct. 12-18.
Vote now for Thibodaux Regional Health System Athlete of the Week (Oct. 12-18)
The poll is back open voting for the Houma Today/Daily Comet Athlete of the Week sponsored by Thibodaux Regional Health System. Vote for Oct. 12-18.
IOPP and China Science Publishing & Media announce partnership
Collaboration will make IOP Publishing's journal metadata available through SciEngine, improving research discoverability in China
9 years ago, gun violence took my father. Today, Ohio political silence is costing more lives
Candidates are asking for votes. Speeches are being given. Promises are being made. But where are the conversations about firearm deaths? Where are the discussions about protecting children from their leading cause of death?
10 Best Maine Registered Agent Services Of 2026
Discover the best registered agent services in Maine for 2026.
Gut Microbiome and Aging: How Gut Bacteria Influence Health and Longevity
The gut microbiome changes with age, with microbial diversity and function varying according to health status, diet, lifestyle, and medication use. These changes are associated with inflammation and age-related diseases, but evidence that microbiome-targeted interventions extend human lifespan remains limited.
Most AAPI adults cite the economy, cost of living, and health care as the most important issues heading into the midterm elections - AP-NORC
Since 2025, AAPI adults have moved away from Republicans and towards Democrats in who they trust to handle the economy and immigration.
Haverhill Councilors to Hear School Roof Borrowing, Condo Changes, Health Board Choice
Haverhill city councilors Tuesday are expected to hear plans for the estimated $3.6 million roof replacement at Golden Hill Elementary School, proposed changes to a Marshland Street condominium plan and approve a changing of the guard on the city Board of Health. Councilors are expected to file the school roof request for the required 10
Not upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro or Duo? Here’s what’s coming next year
iPhone Duo preorders just begun, and iPhone 18 Pro has been on the market for about a month. Of course,...
Old Fidel Castro interview resurfaces in attack ad against Miami congresswoman
“She cozied up to a dictator and, now, she is cozying up to another wanna be dictator, Donald Trump,” Eliott Rodriguez said in the ad.
Streaming’s Biggest Show Returns…and a Buzzy Genre Struggles
(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.) Obviously, the big news of the week (if not month) is Netflix letting go of executive Bela Bajaria, their chief content officer. I’m going to cover this in my next “Most Important Story of the Week”, but I also have a data angle that I might publish before then. (Too much news this month, am I right?) But first, I have a bonus Streaming Ratings Report issue for you. Today’s article is a bit of a grab bag of topics I’ve wanted to write about, but couldn’t squeeze into the (already very long) Streaming Ratings Report issues. The NFL drives huge viewership numbers, so I’ve got a look at that. A whole bunch of TV shows returned to the traditional broadcast channels, and I have thoughts. And I have a quick look at adult animated shows, since a couple flopped earlier this month. Plus, the Emmys aired earlier this month, and we got some fun data bout how popular those nominated shows are and why I’m not optimistic about the show’s future. That’s a lot, so let’s dive right in. Subscribe Sports - Football Remains the King of Streaming Over the last two Streaming Ratings Reports, I sorta ignored the biggest “show” each week. (I was tempted to say “piece of content” but I know that word bugs folks.) In my database, I call these “specials”, and they sure are special. I speak of the king of American TV: football!!! Streaming football is back and, unlike some other sports, it routinely dominates all viewership. Probably the best way to show this is to update one of my favorite graphics, the “40 Million Hour Club”1 since football games have joined that club each week they’ve premiered: (Yep, that’s the data through 28-Sep, the first four weeks of the season. As a reminder, I take the average minute audience provided by Nielsen, factor out a percentage of linear TV viewers in home markets, and multiply the run time by the three-hour runtime.) Again, the numbers are huge. Let’s start with Netflix. They grabbed the rights to the bonus opening week NFL Kickoff game (which was on YouTube last year) and it put up 18.5 million viewers on average. That nets out to 47.4 million hours of estimated streaming hours. That’s good! Though, notably, it’s well below Christmas Day games from previous years. Compared to other streamers/broadcasters, that’s a bit of a mixed result. On one hand, Netflix’s 18.5 million average is about what YouTube claimed last year, though Nielsen used a bespoke methodology at that time, so I trust this viewership figure more. So that’s good. (The game also shifted from a Friday to a Thursday and that could have helped the viewership as well.) And Netflix continues to best Prime Video in total viewership—as you’ll see next—though Netflix has had much higher-profile (opening week and Christmas Day) games. NBC/Peacock’s opening game the night before averaged 25.1 million average viewers, which is just much bigger than Netflix (or Prime Video). That’s the big caveat to all streaming viewership records: even in success, they can’t compete with traditional linear TV. Previously, I called this my “hierarchy of viewership”, and the data keeps supporting that thesis. The downside for NBC is that this game’s viewership was down compared to previous years, though it may be a counting issue. Here’s a great chart from Sports Media Watch: Indeed, looking at all the opening week games across all windows, Netflix still lags the other primetime windows, but does well compared to the afternoon games: I saw a few folks make the case that streamers still lag traditional broadcasters in reach, and I’d add they really lag compared to “broadcast plus streaming” options like NBC/Peacock, ESPN/Disney+ and CBS/Paramount+. The best data I saw for this came from Samba TV, who charted reach through the 2025 season, and, wow. (Samba TV’s numbers are historically lower than Nielsen’s, so don’t compare their household figures to Nielsen’s hours, but use them as a proxy for the relative reach of the streamers.) The good news is Prime Video is NOT having a down year. Their opening Thursday Night Football game reached 18.6 million viewers (about what Netflix got), but that’s a high for Prime Video on Thursdays and the biggest Thursday night game since 2015. The TNF games the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep continued this streak, getting 43.1 (16.8 million average viewers) and 42.5 total hours (16.6 million average viewers), which were both up from last year. Still, that continues the (typical) season slide: (For those new-to-streaming-football-numbers folks, the viewership declines for Thursday Night Football as the year goes along.) Overall, it appears as if Prime Video is now part of the “football habit”, be it for customers at home or out at places like bars and restaurants. And its viewership is slowly catching up to broadcast. One last chart shows this. Last season, Nielsen started adding out-of-home viewership to the charts, so I try not to do season-to-season comparisons as I did for the first few years. And while Nielsen added Big Data viewing this year, I’m going to compare the last two seasons. Here’s that chart, which shows the season-over-season gains: When it comes to streaming football, we have to keep a few seemingly contradictory thoughts in our head… First, streaming doesn’t come close to matching broadcast’s reach and, thus, viewership. Second, even with that gap, football is still the biggest “thing” on streaming. It’s very, very popular. Third, while some methodology changes have likely helped Prime Video’s numbers, their viewership does appear to be growing. Lastly, yeah, the NFL started the season off poorly, with week one dragging down the numbers in year-over-year comparisons. However—and again, methodology changes may have helped this—the viewership grew compared to previous seasons over the next couple of weeks. So football is still king. On streaming and off. Television - Adult Animation Continues to NOT Make the Streaming Charts In the last two reports, two adult-animated shows whiffed: Netflix’s animated comedy, Dang! Paramount+’s Sega-video-game-inspired fantasy/comedy, Golden Axe. Neither made the charts, but that’s usually the case for animated shows. I mean, here’s literally every animated show that’s made the Nielsen Original charts since the start of 2025: And one of those shows is G_abby’s Dollhouse_! A kids show! The problem with charts like this is that they don’t give you a sense of how many shows miss the charts. Netflix had at least eleven animated flops, including comedies like Big Mouth (a show everyone assumed was popular in the pre-Streaming Ratings Era), Long Story Short, Haunted Hotel, Mating Season, Strip Law, and Alley Cats, and action shows like Blood of Zeus, Castlevania: Nocturne, Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. Prime Video had at least six animated misses, two in the same universe (Hazbin Hotel, Helluva Boss), three more comedies (#1 Happy Family USA, The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy and Kevin) and an action show (The Mighty Nein). Disney+ had MCU and Star Wars animated misses (Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel Zombies, Star Wars: Visions, Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, and Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld) but I can’t tell how many of those shows were geared towards adults. HBO Max had Harley Quinn and Hulu had Solar Opposites. None of these shows made the charts! That’s a lot of misses! If I remade the chart with all those misses, here’s how it would look: Listen, I know the counter arguments. First, it’s cheaper to produce animated shows than live action. Fair enough, but with viewership this low, even that cheaper price point starts to not matter. Second, just look at the acquired charts. Hit animated comedies can generate viewership for years! Shows like The Simpsons, South Park, Family Guy, and Bob’s Burgers do really, really well. Fair enough, but streaming has failed to recreate the dynamic that Fox has mastered so well. That’s a problem for streaming still. Television - Emmys! The annual Emmys broadcast was a few weeks ago, and I’ve got data on how the nominees performed on streaming, plus hot takes on this year’s viewership (and the big news about the broadcast’s, er, streamcast’s future). We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out… The top Emmy-nominated shows… ...why I’m worried about the future of the Emmys telecast... ...the pros of broadcast television ...and the cons... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! Next week, we’ve got a double issue (since the weeks of 21-Sep and 28-Sep were so light), but then I’ll be all caught up after a deluge of streaming ratings data from Nielsen in September. In the meantime, I’m going to try to take a look at Netflix’s stats to explain why Bela Bajaria is out. But even light weeks give me plenty to talk about. The Great British Baking Show returns to Netflix and Apple TV has a buzzy new star-studded comedy. And Netflix has a controversial-but-appears-to-be-popular new game show. Plus big films like Toy Story 5, Backrooms and The Breadwinner head to streaming. And is East of Eden a hit? After that, The Kardashians return to Hulu, Prime Video has a reboot of Carrie, and Netflix has a horror show, Below. Disclosure Day heads to Peacock, The Housemaid heads to HBO Max_,_ a new Ben Affleck film, Animals, lands on Netflix, and Apple TV has a new John Cena action film based on, checks notes, Hasbro’s Matchbox toys. Okay. Longterm, some interesting TV production news. HBO Max ordered How to Survive Without Me, starring Kaley Cuoco, Joshua Jackson, Ray Romano and Rita Wilson, for fifteen episodes! I love that some streamers (or, at least, HBO Max) are finally ordering TV shows with more than eight episodes. In less wise production news, Landman does not appear to be coming back this year, since it just started production. Frankly, I don’t love this (get your shows out on time) but Landman is so popular, I doubt it matters.
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