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Durham’s newest shop offers custom apparel with focus on HBCU, Divine Nine gear
The business sells custom clothing and logo embroidering for businesses, schools, community groups, Greek-letter organizations, and others.
Voting time short for MAMA Awards. Modesto prepares to celebrate its best in music
This marks the event’s 27th year celebrating local music and entertainment.
Patients are why Lee Health made UnitedHealthcare decision
When people hear the words "hospital finances," they often think about budgets, spreadsheets, and balance sheets.
'We’re here for a business trip' | The Bills practice on the West Coast ahead of Week 6
The perks of staying out on the West Coast, what challenges Maxx Crosby brings, and Wednesday's injury report
Cardinals Chosen As Innovative Philanthropic Company Of Year By Phoenix Business Journal
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Turk Wharton is healthy, relieved, and ready to play
The Panthers defensive tackle had a long and tedious spring and summer, undergoing neck surgery and recovering to get back in football shape. Now, he feels ready to dominate.
Lambeau Field ready for Sunday’s Packers vs. Cancer game, presented by UW Health
Packers-Cowboys matchup to honor those who have battled cancer
Trey Hendrickson Shares Health Updates
OLB Trey Hendrickson on his finger injury, facing the Cleveland Browns, and more.
Wyoming Business Council CEO resigns amid agency reform efforts
Josh Dorrell's tenure saw the council navigate through a shifting economic and political landscape that included an effort to dismantle the agency.
Science Lab: Mike Pettine hire means what exactly for Christian Parker?
Make no mistake about it, the Dallas Cowboys are throwing as many resources as they can at trying to right the ship in 2026, and Mike Pettine has officially entered the chat.
Ex-Florida congressman Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking young women
The lawsuit alleges the two women were supplied with drugs, traveled across state lines and were paid to have sex with men, including Gaetz.
North Raleigh business closes after car with dogs inside crashes into building
The business announced on Instagram that they will close indefinitely following damages.
Atrium investing $340 million in new behavioral health hospital in University City
It is one of the largest investments in behavioral health in the region.
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Nandy 'minded to intervene' in Sky's £1.6bn takeover of ITV entertainment arm
The culture secretary says the deal could affect free expression in the media and the variety of Britain's news landscape.
Leaders Urge Targeted Investment to Strengthen African Health Security as Funding Landscape Changes
Amid a changing funding landscape, leaders gathered at NTI on October 7 to discuss how data from the 2026 Africa Health Security Index can guide critical decisions to sustain preparedness across Africa.
Downtown Olympia business owner dies at 83. He ran shops here for decades
The business temporarily closed after his death, but since has reopened.
Free wellness festival brings Black healers and businesses together on KC’s East Side
Uplift, a free wellness festival on Kansas City’s East Side, spotlights Black healers, workshops and 20+ Black-owned businesses to make holistic care accessible.
‘The money, not the message.’ Idaho debates how to manage free speech in elections
In the thick of election season, Idaho’s secretary of state held a Free Speech Summit for state officials and lawmakers.
Vietnam's Aquatic Entertainment Landscape Enters a New Era as Landmark Attractions Raise the Bar
/PRNewswire/ -- Vietnam's aquatic entertainment landscape is entering a new chapter. As the country continues to develop major tourism and leisure...
Food Science Pilot Plant internship helps student find passion and gain experience
The University of Illinois Food Science Pilot Plant offers space for food processing companies to test new ingredients and technologies. And it gives students real-world experience to prepare for food science careers.
Recap: Sporting KC falls at league leaders Nashville SC
Sporting Kansas City (6-19-4, 22 pts.) fell to a 4-0 defeat against Supporters’ Shield leaders Nashville SC (19-3-6, 63 pts.) at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. Nashville took a three-goal lead into the halftime interval before adding a fourth in second-half stoppage time to seal the points. Balancing three games
Warriors' Kristaps Porzingis out indefinitely due to health issue
Kristaps Porzingis returned to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday but will remain sidelined indefinitely due to a health issue, the team announced Wednesday.
Pelicans banking on better health and a new coaching staff to improve their unchanged core
The Pelicans are essentially running it back with the same core roster that they've had the past two non-playoff seasons, with Zion Williamson as their centerpiece.
How the House landscape is evolving: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Trump’s latest moves leave Ukraine on the defensive.
State Health Plan moves some Atrium sites out of network after court setback
Atrium hospitals already designated as “access” level facilities under a September agreement, largely rural ones, would be exempt.
Commentary: New Hampshire sure is beautiful this time of year, apolitically speaking
It’s mid-October, and New Hampshire has never been more stunning. How stunning? The autumn reds and golds are barely muted by the pall of another election season. Not that this campaign cycle hasn’t tried its soulless best to drape the landscape in gray.
Judge won’t halt Atrium’s cheaper copays for State Health Plan members, for now
After the ruling, the State Health Plan warned premiums could more than double in 2028.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little announces record-breaking campaign contributions
The previous record was held by his 2022 reelection campaign. See how much he’s raised.
Scientists Unlock 700,000-Year-Old Secrets Hidden Inside a Giant Elephant Tooth
A giant elephant’s tooth has preserved clues to the watery world that sustained early humans nearly 700,000 years ago. Researchers studying elephant remains from Gesher Benot Ya’aqov (GBY-NBA) in northern Israel have reconstructed a Pleistocene environment rich in water, vegetation, and wildlife. Published in Quaternary Science Reviews, the study reveals the landscape shared by enormous
Lexington Health adding new emergency departments in Columbia, White Knoll
The health system said population growth in the Midlands is spurring the need for more emergency and urgent care facilities
‘Tsunami of sound’ coming to Modesto’s Gallo Center. What it is, when it will play
Expect a mix of music and theater on stage.
Argument at a Medley truck lot leads to a shooting and air rescue, police say
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue flew a man to a hospital to be treated for his wounds.
Heat has decision to make on center Nick Richards. What it means for both parties
Will center Nick Richards be on the Heat’s opening night roster?
Skill games become illegal in PA, small business workers lose their jobs: ‘It’s awful’
The last day of legality arrived Tuesday for an estimated 70,000 so-called “skill games” that were pulling in money at clubs and small businesses across Pennsylvania.
These 5 Stanislaus County businesses have closed or will close soon. See the sales
From retail stores to restaurants, these businesses are now gone or in their final weeks.
Player status report, presented by Orlando Health: Orlando City SC at Toronto FC
Here is the Player Status Report, presented by Orlando Health, for Wednesday's away match at Toronto FC
This KC business owner thinks Royals stadium will boost development. ‘We all win’
Nicholas Grunauer, owner of the Crossroads Austrian restaurant says the multi-billion-dollar investment could open the door to more.
Just days before ballots arrive, jury ends Tri-City political stalking case
Jurors deliberated for about 2 hours.
Scientists may have finally solved the mystery of the Moon’s two faces
Scientists may have solved a long-standing mystery about why the Moon’s two sides are so different, using samples collected from its farside for the first time. Their findings suggest that uneven heating from Earth's gravitational pull drove enormous flows of ancient magma, creating the dramatically different lunar landscapes we see today.
Elk Grove Police did not call mental health team for man who died after restraint
The Sacramento County Community Wellness Response Team was created in 2023 to help with situations like the police encountered with Scott Saetern.
David Bowie fantasy classic coming to Turlock theater — with a special live twist
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the cult classic.
Player Availability Report: #NSHvSKC
Player Availability Report is SportingKC.com’s look at the latest status updates around the team ahead of upcoming matches and is presented by Saint Luke’s. All details listed are from the league’s official Player Status Report that is submitted the day prior to the match. Sporting Kansas City hits the road
Comings & Goings
Here’s a look at recent changes in the business landscape in the Sioux Falls area.
UC Davis Secures $953 Million in Annual Research Funding to Advance Discoveries, Services and Solutions
The University of California, Davis, received $953 million in external research awards in the fiscal year 2025-26, supporting a broad range of research to enhance lives through advancements in healthcare, food supply, energy solutions, education and more.
Connecting conservation and health: Central Asia strengthens preparedness for zoonotic disease risks in protected areas
From Kazakhstan’s steppe and mountain landscapes to Turkmenistan's deserts, protected and conserved areas play an important role in the region’s One Health response. A series of national trainings across Central Asian countries is helping conservation practitioners recognise potential wildlife disease risks, protect themselves in the field, and connect their observations with wider veterinary, public health and scientific systems.
Andre Tippett, Julian Edelman Set for Induction into International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
Two Patriots Hall of Famers will add another honor to their distinguished careers as Andre Tippett and Julian Edelman join the International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
Five Things to Know About the Midterms
A few observations explain what is likely to happen on Election Day 2026 and why it matters.
Belleville developers unveil plans for second half of sports, business complex
“There’s some hotels interested, especially with the playing fields,” he said. “That will draw quite a crowd to Belleville.”
Peoria bagel business one of eight to attend New York Growth Lab
A Peoria bagel business will soon stand alongside other up-and-coming concepts in New York as part of BagelUp's second annual Growth Lab.
Visa wins approval to prepare a bank card clearing business in China
Visa has received approval to prepare for a bank card clearing business in China, allowing it to compete in the country's payments market.
Why science’s contract with society needs citizens as research partners
Engage citizens as research partners to rebuild trust, broaden impact, and steer science toward society’s diverse needs.
‘Bum rap’: Trump claims Marshall could have been arrested for not suing patients
Trump defended Marshall in a wide-ranging social media post that also cast the Rev. Adam Hamilton as too liberal.
Five Things presented by Compass Minerals: Sporting visiting runaway leaders Nashville
Sporting Kansas City hits the road this week to take on table-toppers Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on Wednesday night. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be available to stream on Apple TV, while the game will also be broadcast locally on the radio via Sports Radio
Sporting KC Weekly Schedule: Oct. 13-18, 2026
After rallying for a 3-3 draw against Portland on Saturday, Sporting Kansas City will be in action twice this week with a mid-week road trip to Tennessee followed by a return home for a rematch of the 2013 MLS Cup this weekeend. Sporting will first take on on Supporters' Shield
Show at Union Cemetery highlights seven KC Halloween entertainment offerings
“Electric Poe” has become an annual outdoor production since Coterie created it in 2020 during the pandemic.
Miami knows the value of Hispanic leadership. The rest of America should too
Miami’s Hispanic leadership and bilingual workforce give U.S. companies a strategic edge for nearshoring, trade and expansion into Latin America and the Caribbean.
Christian entertainment brings faith, families and community together across North Louisiana
By Stacey Tinsley, Bossier Press-Tribune Christian music and faith-based entertainment are becoming an increasingly familiar part of the cultural landscape across North Louisiana, giving families...
Women’s health landscape shifting, but systemic hurdles remain
Closing the data gap with inclusionary research and educating investors on the promise of women’s health innovations remain key steps to health equity.
SC's political pocketbook is on the November ballot. Here's what to know
From a treasurer's race focused on a $1.8 billion error to school boards weighing tax hikes v. classroom cuts, your wallet is on the ballot.
Usher, Chris Brown cancel select tour dates. What to know
Several dates for Usher and Chris Brown's "The R&B Tour" have been axed.
Wake school board election may affect whether you can opt out of a trans teacher’s class
GOP candidates were more likely than those endorsed by Democrats to say families can opt out of a class taught by a transgender teacher.
Heat’s Nikola Jovic believes he’s ready for bounce-back season: ‘I had to grow up’
Heat forward Nikola Jovic put in work this summer.
‘Being Heumann' trailer brings Judy Heumann's fight to life
The crowd-pleasing new movie "Being Heumann" was inspired by the spirit and legacy of its firebrand namesake.
‘Being Heumann' trailer brings Judy Heumann's fight to life
The crowd-pleasing new movie "Being Heumann" was inspired by the spirit and legacy of its firebrand namesake.
Dan Levy slams Shane Gillis for controversial 'SNL' monologue
Dan Levy isn't amused by Shane Gillis' "SNL" monologue.
County GOP dissent shows how Prop. 45’s CEQA reform challenges political lines
Small group of county parties differed from state party leaders over CEQA reform measure that has driven much political soul-searching
Lee Health: Understanding our community's health needs
Lee Health's mission is to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion. This mission inspires me and drives our team members and the work they do every day and night. We recognize that to be a trusted partner, we need to know our patients and the communities we serve. We need to understand their changing health needs, the disparities that exist, barriers to care, and the challenges affecting our communities.
2027 Oscars power rankings: Top 10 best picture contenders right now
With the fall festivals in the books, awards columnist Glenn Whipp surveys the landscape and offers his first bold prediction of the 10 best picture nominees.
Augusta-area restaurants with best and worst health inspection scores
The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that were inspected Oct. 2-9, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores. Scores below 70 are considered failing.
KVC Kansas works to protect foster youth mental health
When children enter the foster care system, their lives are uprooted and changed, which can lead to a mental health crisis or suicide.
KVC Kansas works to protect foster youth mental health
When children enter the foster care system, their lives are uprooted and changed, which can lead to a mental health crisis or suicide.
When permafrost thaws in mountainous landscapes
Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, is one of the world's best-monitored permafrost sites. Its rock is still stable, but researchers believe that might change in the next decade.
Science Snapshots: October 11, 2026
Three key science updates: 2024’s extreme, possibly normalizing rainfall; hypertension-linked osteoarthritis worsened by vasopressin; and an AI-proof checker solving Erdős problems autonomously.
Woman arrested after shooting Palm Bay storage business manager
A 40-year-old woman who Brevard sheriff's agents said shot and wounded the manager of a storage facility in Palm Bay was taken into custody Sunday, Oct. 11, the sheriff's office reported.
Two NC adults die after contracting West Nile virus, state health department says
There are currently no human vaccines or specific treatments available for West Nile virus and preventative measures are most effective.
Knicks and Spurs led the NBA in this; Heat can join them. And personnel nuggets
Heat poised to seize on something that Knicks and Spurs used to their benefit in their run to the NBA Finals.
Harrison: Shad White blames Bennie Thompson for Delta’s problems. Is he right?
White, who is expected to run for governor in 2027, has been particularly vocal in the call to unseat Thompson.
Photos: Champions Square | Saints vs. Vikings
New Orleans Saints fans enjoyed the Week 5 entertainment in Champions Square ahead of the game against the Minnesota Vikings during the 2026 NFL season on Oct. 11, 2026.
Recap: Sporting KC comes back to earn 3-3 draw with Portland
Sporting Kansas City (6-18-4, 22 pts.) produced a rousing second-half comeback to earn a 3-3 draw with Portland Timbers (9-13-6, 33 pts.) at Sporting Park on Saturday night. Andre Luiz scored another pair of goals to take him to seven goals in his first seven appearances for the club, while
RECAP | Portland Timbers fight to a 3-3 draw against Sporting Kansas City
Lassiter, Da Costa contribute a goal and an assist each
Erie police say mental health may be factor in shooting that killed 9
Erie police are investigating mental health issues as they look for a motive in the mass killing in which a 45-year-old suspected gunman killed nine people, eight of whom were related, before killing himself at a residence on Perry Street on Oct. 9.
Heat’s Tim Hardaway Jr. leaning into ‘familiarity and comfortability’ of Miami: ‘It’s surreal’
This is a homecoming that Tim Hardaway Jr. has been thinking about for a long time.
Matchday | Timbers back in action Saturday on the road against Sporting Kansas City
The Timbers and Sporting kick off at 5:30pm PT
WBN, Xbox and the CXO Summit: This Week's Top Five Stories
This week's top stories include, WBN on Europe prioritising risk strategy, Asha Sharma's plans for Xbox and discussions around AI at the CXO Summit
Ruling makes Hope Florida a bigger political issue a month before election
DeSantis declares victory, but many questions remain.
Miami billionaire Ken Griffin boosts hospital gift to $75M. Here’s what to know
Baptist Health breaks ground on the Kenneth C. Griffin Neuroscience Institute in Kendall
Juventus Mental Health Week: A week dedicated to mental wellbeing
Mental health is an integral part of every person’s wellbeing, and the connections we build can make all the difference. Feeling seen, heard and...
Player Availability Report: #SKCvPOR
Player Availability Report is SportingKC.com’s look at the latest status updates around the team ahead of upcoming matches and is presented by Saint Luke’s. All details listed are from the league’s official Player Status Report that is submitted the day prior to the match. Sporting Kansas City returns home this
How federal college sports regulation would impact USC student-athletes
A recently passed Senate bill could reshape the college sports landscape
How federal college sports regulation would impact USC student-athletes
A recently passed Senate bill could reshape the college sports landscape
Wake County GOP wants voters to reject school bond referendum. Others disagree.
Wake County Republican and Democratic parties have taken opposing positions on five county and local bond referenda on Nov. 3 ballot.
Preview | Rapids Return Home for Western Conference Clash with San Jose
The Colorado Rapids (11-13-3, 36 pts., 8th West) return home for a crucial Western Conference matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes (13-8-6, 45 pts., 4th West) on Saturday, October 10. Kickoff at DICK'S Sporting Goods Park is set for 7:30 p.m. MT with coverage available on Apple TV, Altitude Sports
Amid drama, Clemson clarifies position on Protect College Sports Act. What to know
Despite sending a letter pushes for changes to the bill’s realignment clause, the university said it’s not trying to “derail” the PCSA.
Netflix’s Summer of Bummer
(Welcome to the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a newsletter on the entertainment industry and business strategy. I write a weekly Streaming Ratings Report and a bi-weekly strategy column, along with occasional deep dives into other topics, like today’s article. Please subscribe.) Today, I’ve got a guest post from longtime friend of the newsletter, Brandon Katz. I’ve been trying to find time all summer to look at Netflix’s straight-to-streaming film slate, but between a pre-planned trip and Nielsen moving up their streaming data timeline, I’ve been swamped. So I reached out to Brandon, one of my favorite fellow analysts, to write about it. And I feel like he captured the tone and data focus of the newsletter perfectly. You can connect with Brandon on LinkedIn and Twitter. Enjoy! Don’t worry, folks. You’re in safe hands with me. To ease any anxieties about an interloper in ESG’s domain, I’ll start by stealing one of his best framing devices: headlines. Box office flops are covered in the same way the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles eye pizza: with cartoonish insatiability. I would know. I’m a former reporter who wrote nearly identical headlines: Yet, intentionally or not, streaming misses get treated with kids gloves, filtered through a rosy lens: In the last six years, U.S. streaming viewership has become nearly as transparent as the box office, but the data often arrives weeks later, in a number of less intuitive metrics, and with nary an official budget to be found. This plays into the Wall Street-whispering narratives major streamers have been cultivating for years. They get a pass in a way that theatrical studios simply don’t. Subscribe Netflix’s Summer Slate Not a single Netflix original film released between May and August this year opened above 20 million U.S. TV hours, per Nielsen. That benchmark usually serves as the EntStrategyGuy’s floor for a streaming hit on Netflix. None of these films enjoyed a hit-cementing single week of 20-plus million hours during their runs. Netflix’s two best films were true crime docs, Maternal Instinct (16.5 million hours) and The Crash (19.7 million), the best overall week for a film this summer. Great for most other streamers, but not necessarily what we’re used to seeing from Netflix. For an overly-dramatic comparison, Happy Gilmore 2 opened last summer to around 47 million hours (celebrity cameos, baby!). Zooming out, the picture looks even worse. In 2026, Netflix’s five biggest scripted summer films posted the lowest average (28.6 million hours) and median (28.8 million hours) eight-week viewership totals of the past four years. Now, it’s unrealistic and unfair to expect Netflix to deliver a _KPop Demon Hunters-_sized hit every year. But it’s also not ideal to see the size of their hits shrinking over the last few summers. Let’s quickly run through some of the notable summer misses. Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s perfectly fine romcom, Office Romance, fell off the charts after 20 million hours in its first two weeks. Top films usually last for four-plus weeks. Starry titles ideally don’t decay that fast either. Homegrown star Millie Bobby Brown couldn’t prevent the snappy Enola Holmes franchise from diminishing returns. At 14.3 million U.S. hours, the third film posted roughly half of what the first two films did in their first two weeks. What’s on Netflix calculated that per-day global views were down nearly 60% from the second movie. The Whisper Man did okay with more than 36 million hours over its first four weeks. But I expected a little more juice from a film featuring Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, and Adam Scott. Kevin Hart’s Ladies First collected just 11.2 million hours total across two weeks. That’s a big miss for one of Netflix’s go-to stars. Plopping into the same bucket are Sunny Sandler’s Don’t Say Good Luck (10.3 million in two weeks) and John Cena’s Little Brother (17.5 million). Meanwhile, English-language originals Color Book (June 19), In the Hand of Dante (June 24) and Heartstopper Forever (July 17) never sniffed Nielsen’s Top 10 at all, despite needing only 2 to 5 million hours to land in the top ten most weeks. (By my count, eleven English-language scripted original films released between May and August did chart). It’s only fair to mention that Swapped (1-May) posted nearly 42 million U.S. hours over five weeks (the longest Netflix original run this summer) and is currently their eighth most-watched English-language film ever worldwide. Remarkably Bright Creatures (37 million, 4 weeks) and Voicemails for Isabelle (27 million, 4 weeks) weren’t bombs either. Still, overall, I think it’s fair to say this was a quieter summer season than we’re used to seeing from the market-leader. You might not realize that given the language commonly used in public analysis. The Twist Despite the starkly black-and-white tone of the coverage, here’s the twist: when many box office bombs arrive on streaming, their viewership looks a whole lot like many of Netflix’s supposedly successful summer releases. Hmm, where have we heard that one before? Masters of the Universe topped out at $65 million stateside against a $170 million budget_._ I’ll admit, Skeletor ripping sleeveless curls as a gym bro and bodyslamming Adam’s co-workers was funny. But, much to the chagrin of my bank account, my laughter doesn’t launch franchises. Yet the He-Man reboot opened to 19.6 million hours (from a Wednesday five-day opening instead of just one weekend), on par with Hoppers on Disney+ (19.4 million). It put up nearly 47 million hours over its first six weeks, bigger than all of Netflix’s summer releases. Pretty darn healthy and likely to land among the 25 most-watched movies on streaming this year. Sticking with Amazon, The Sheep Detectives just barely broke even at the box office with $133 million worldwide (and only $66 million domestic). I never expected cloven-hooved, cud-chewing mammals to be able to bring me to tears. Yet that’s exactly how I found myself at the end of this surprisingly affecting movie (#NoShame). It was likely the unexpected quality in a family-friendly film that powered its streaming over-performance. Sheep Detectives delivered a solid run for Prime video netting 26.2 million hours! How about franchise IP? Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu had the lowest opening ($81 million) and lowest-grossing Disney-era live-action Star Wars film ($178 million domestic). One day before release, its Heat score (19.8%)—audiences who list their interest as a 7/7—fell behind blockbusters Wicked (21%), Superman (23%), Fantastic Four: First Steps (23%), Michael (23%), Toy Story 5 (26%) and Avatar: Fire and Ash (27%), according to Greenlight Analytics. The urgent enthusiasm just wasn’t there. On streaming, Mando opened to weeks of 12.1 million, 6.1 million and 2.7 million hours (21 million total) over its first three frames. Not the numbers Lucasfilm was hoping for nor the numbers of a streaming hit. But they’re in the same vicinity as some Netflix summer releases with $345 million at the global box office to offset a smidgen of the pain. Final Thoughts So why oh why does this nuance gap exist? Four key reasons: Data Literacy: A “$100 million opening” just makes sense. After decades of box office reporting, even casual movie fans are well-versed in the benchmarks of hits and home runs. There’s an immediate shorthand. But “16.5 million” hours doesn’t land nearly as cleanly. Despite leaps of progress, the streaming ratings era is still in its infancy compared to theatrical. The EntStrategyGuy and I met thanks to a late 2010s group chat of data nerds hungry to find a shred of certainty in nebulous streaming performance. I’m not surprised to see “No. 1 on Netflix” still getting misconstrued out in the wild. Timing: By Friday morning, we have the box office’s Thursday night previews totaled, allowing us to better project the weekend’s expectations. From there, ticket sales are reported daily. By Sunday, the film’s fate is usually finalized, at least in terms of public perception. In streaming, Nielsen recently improved its delay to…two weeks. The medium isn’t forced to contend with instant gratification as harshly. Financials: Theatrical film budgets are a mere Google away. Profit and loss is calculated in the cold and unforgiving naked light of day for all to see. But finding the vast majority of streaming exclusive movie budgets requires the forensic investigation skills of a Criminal Minds detective. Also, it’s very difficult to calculate how much revenue/value a straight-to-streaming films provides a streamer. This is why there are so few stories about streaming original movies “losing X amount of money”. On top of that, marketing budgets are far greater for theatrical movies than streaming exclusive movies, which leads to earlier and better awareness. This then translates to a wider pool of potential interest. Narrative Control: Netflix is the only major streaming service to publish weekly first-hand viewership data and annual engagement reports. Naturally, some headlines borrow their first-hand framing**.** Other streamers benefit from their comparative lack of transparency. They may occasionally announce vague performance platitudes such as Apple TV’s Mayday becoming its “biggest film debut on the platform to date over its first 18 days,” and that it ranked No. 1 with left-handed viewers in its first weekend. (Fine, I made up that second one). But, for the most part, they keep first-hand viewership shrouded in mystery to avoid bad press. Especially for outlets that demand multiple articles per day from their writers, it’s an easy (and understandable) way for some reporters to hit their daily article quota by just repeating what the streamers have told them. TL:DR version: Streaming-exclusive movies are asked to do different things than theatrical movies, but that doesn’t mean they should escape judgment. Both still need to draw enough eyeballs to justify their cost within the proper performance contexts. The more cleanly we can inject a little nuance into streaming analysis, the better we’ll understand the audience and content trends that drive this industry. And that’s what all of this is really about: knowing what audiences actually want! Brandon Katz is the Director of Insights & Content Strategy at Greenlight Analytics where he focuses on evaluating the ever-fluid media landscape to unearth understanding, opportunity and value. Greenlight Analytics is the entertainment intelligence consulting company redefining how Hollywood finds, understands, and activates audiences. Prior to joining Greenlight Analytics, he served as the senior entertainment industry strategist at Parrot Analytics, and as a full-time entertainment industry reporter covering the Xs and Os of Hollywood, most notably with TheWrap and the Observer.
Preview: Sporting KC hosts Portland Timbers on Saturday at Sporting Park as club celebrates Latino Heritage
Sporting Kansas City vs. Portland Timbers 2026 MLS Regular Season | Game 28 Saturday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. CT (7:40 kickoff) Sporting Park | Kansas City, Kansas Watch: Apple TV | Pub Partners Listen: 810 AM | 1340 AM | SKC App More: Know Before You Go | 5
Scientists Uncover Two Hidden Forms of Disorder in Next-Generation Semiconductors
A study of twisted two-dimensional semiconductors reveals how subtle material disorder can emerge at different spatial scales. Two distinct forms of hidden disorder may influence how ultrathin semiconductors emit light. One extends across relatively large areas of the material, while the other is concentrated around tiny defects. A new theoretical approach offers a way to
Ruto versus experts: Questions as President mocks science on El Niño threat
Ruto questioned the shifting timelines for the heavy rains associated with the El Niño event.
NC’s State Health Plan sues Atrium, saying it can’t set plan members’ copays
The plan says it may not be able to pay its bills by January and is counting on its new tiered network to save $135 million.