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In this photo provided by the Korea Media and Communications Commission (KMCC), KMCC chairperson Kim Jong-cheol, center, speaks during a meeting at the government complex in Gwacheon, South Korea, Wednesday,
Touchscreen MacBook Pro to Debut Today With These 5 Features
Some reports have suggested the new high-end MacBook Pro models that Apple is expected to announce today might not be called MacBook Pros at all. They could in fact be something altogether new and more exciting – "MacBook Ultra," perhaps – marketed as the company's top-tier laptop offering. The machines are expected to sit above the current M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros, rather than replace them, suggesting the latter will remain in Apple's lineup.
University of New Mexico Health System Diverts Ambulances Due to Ransomware Attack
The University of New Mexico Health System (UNM Health) has experienced a cyberattack that has prevented access to critical electronic systems. The The University of New Mexico Health System, which operates the only level 1 trauma center in the state, is recovering from an October 26 ransomware attack that forced it to cancel appointments and temporarily divert ambulances.
How an Iowa farmer cut back as fuel, fertilizer and health care costs soared
Aaron Lehman, 58, has put off big purchases and stopped making retirement contributions to offset rising prices.
A guide to Nov. 3 midterm election with history, perspective
Democrats appear a cinch to win control of the House, but the Senate remains a toss-up. Save your sanity by ignoring the polls. And don't put too much weight on Republicans' big financial advantage.
Apple to Open Pre-Orders for Five New Products Today
Apple is set to open pre-orders for five new products on Wednesday, including its first yet-to-be-announced touchscreen MacBook Pro models. Pre-orders will open for the following new products: iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip iMac with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen 16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen Pre-orders for the iPad mini, iMac, and M6 MacBook Pro open at 10:10 a.m.
New Hampshire political dynasty boosts John E. Sununu in Senate bid
Political dynasty is front and center as Republican John E. Sununu seeks to retake his old Senate seat in a close-fought race against Democratic Representative Chris Pappas.
Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim boss ahead of Liverpool tie
Former Netherlands forward Dirk Kuyt is appointed Fenerbahce’s interim coach a week before they face his former club Liverpool in the Champions League.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Polling shows that MAHA food and pesticide priorities are overwhelmingly popular.
Greensburg native moves branded apparel business KP Threads to hometown storefront
When Kelly Pruss saw a “for rent” sign in the window of a storefront at the corner of South Urania and Euclid avenues in Greensburg, she knew it was the perfect place for her 3-year-old branded apparel boutique. Pruss, 55, of Greensburg started KP Threads out of her home in
Analysis | Response to Ramaswamy’s controversial ad says a lot about JD Vance’s future
The vice president's decision to stand by the ad has led to criticism of Vance, widely seen as the GOP favorite to run for president.
Health insurance rules are changing. Here’s how to avoid an unanticipated bill.
Older adults not yet eligible for Medicare could be the most affected, particularly if they are self-employed or ineligible for workplace plans. Some in this group could face annual premiums of more than $20,000.
Your phone knows you’re at the doctor, and data brokers are profiting from it
Privacy and legal experts want more states or Congress to ban advertisers from tracking Americans’ locations via their phones.
Hospital Beds for the Nation’s Sickest Kids Are Disappearing
Hospitals nationwide are cutting intensive services for kids in critical care. Many cite too few patients, staffing shortages, and money problems. As a result, kids who need lifesaving care must travel farther. Pediatricians expect more cutbacks in the wake of federal Medicaid cuts.
Michele Tafoya, NFL reporter turned Senate hopeful, toes the line on Trump
The former “Sunday Night Football” sideline reporter turned conservative podcaster is running for Senate in Minnesota.
What is the Cook Political Report, and why is Washington so obsessed with it?
Inside D.C.’s last bastion of bipartisan consensus.
Astronomers spot biggest star ever seen swallowed by a black hole
ASASSN-14li is the name given to the swallowing by a black hole of a star around three times the mass of our Sun.
EA shuts down legendary game studio BioWare after recent high-profile disappointments, controversies
What is the Rutgers quarterback situation entering Michigan game?
Rutgers starting quarterback Dylan Lonergan suffered an injury in the previous game. Will be play vs. Michigan?
MAHA’s midterm report card
It’s been just over two years since the rise of Make America Great Again, or MAHA. The movement united a coalition of moms, wellness influencers and voters across the political spectrum over concerns about chronic illness and childhood diseases. And when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took over as Secretary of Health and Human Services, it seemed like MAHA would be front and center in Washington.But as we approach the midterm elections, has the Trump administration made good on the MAHA agenda? On today’s episode, we dig into what’s changed, what hasn’t and what that means for your health.Interested in more health science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades
The Minnesota Vikings are among the teams reportedly interested in Jonathan Taylor. Furthermore, with the Indianapolis Colts beginning their fire sale on Oct. 27 with the trades of DeForest Buckner and Quenton Nelson, there’s a chance that the running back could be on the move.Nonetheless, the latest update from ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter suggests […] The post Vikings Receive Big Jonathan Taylor Update Amid Colts Trades appeared first on HEAVY.
NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list
Midway through the season, we’ve already seen which players deserve a spot on your fantasy football roster and which players should get cut from the team. Let’s analyze which players should not be on your fantasy football roster for Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season. MarShawn Lloyd, Green Bay Packers If you hadn’t dropped Lloyd before Week 7 in hopes […] The post NFL Week 8 fantasy football drop list appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Long Bucky fishing app developed with mental health feature
Synced Lines, which has been developed to support anglers, will go live on 1 January.
Penguins Face a Trade Decision as Rebuild Gets Complicated
The Pittsburgh Penguins could be looking at some tough calls as a potential rebuild looms on the horizon for the organization. The post Penguins Face a Trade Decision as Rebuild Gets Complicated appeared first on HEAVY.
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals what fuels Josh Hart’s ‘different’ mindset
The New York Knicks finally secured their first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-97 . Although Josh Hart did not make a significant contribution to the scoring in the victory, Jalen Brunson knows what fuels his teammate’s unique mentality and energy. After the game, when Brunson was asked what he believes drives […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals what fuels Josh Hart’s ‘different’ mindset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season
When fans around the NHL think of the New Jersey Devils’ leading goal scorers, their mind likely goes immediately to Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, or even Jesper Bratt. Most people won’t immediately think of Arseni Gritsyuk, a second-year NHLer who made the move from the Russian Kontinental Hockey League last season, yet there he is. […] The post Devils’ Gritsyuk Making Massive Impact in Second Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio Sends Strong Message Amid World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays and Jackson Chourio sent a 5-word message before Game 4. The post Milwaukee Brewers’ Jackson Chourio Sends Strong Message Amid World Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is finished commenting on Jaylen Brown situation
The trade of Jaylen Brown has already left fans speculating about a deep emotional rift between Jayson Tatum and Brown. Meanwhile, Brown’s recent pointed remark suggested that things might not be entirely smooth between the former teammates. As a result, Tatum once again faced questions about his relationship with Brown, but the Boston Celtics star […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum is finished commenting on Jaylen Brown situation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski explained why he had so much urgency to finish Movsar Evloev at UFC 333.Volkanovski finished Evloev via second-round TKO in the co-main event of UFC 333 to defend his title for the second time during his second reign as the UFC featherweight champion.It was Volkanovski’s first finish since UFC 290 […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Explains Urgency to Finish Movsar Evloev appeared first on HEAVY.
Cancer and family finances make health care debate personal for Nunn, Trone Garriott
Their mothers’ cancer experiences made health care personal in the Nunn–Trone Garriott debate. Here’s what they said about the Affordable Care Act and affordability.
Medicaid work requirements, mental health access in last Lahn-Sand debate
In their last face-to-face debate, Zach Lahn and Rob Sand clashed over mental health access and upcoming Medicaid work requirements in Iowa.
Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him
The Anthony Edwards injury has left the Minnesota Timberwolves facing up to two months without their leading scorer. ESPN's Shams Charania reported October 27 that Edwards required an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee. Chris Haynes separately reported that the procedure had already taken place, according to a procedure update. Charania's reported window is up […] The post Anthony Edwards Injury: Return Timeline And Who Should Replace Him appeared first on Stadium Rant.
3 players Bears must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline
The Chicago Bears believe they are a team that has a chance to make a deep run in the postseason and earn a spot in the Super Bowl. They have certainly flashed their big-play ability in each of the last two seasons with Caleb Williams at quarterback, and they appear to have the offensive tools they need with receivers Rome Odunze, Luther Burden and […] The post 3 players Bears must target at 2026 NFL trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Early rain doesn’t dampen 48th Valle Country Fair
Live mountain music performances by Avery Junior Appalachian Musicians and traditional dances by the Colombianitas troupe lifted spirits, while children participated in games and enjoyed face painting under improving weather.
North Carolina Struggles During First Half vs. Charlotte
It may be the preseason, but North Carolina isn’t giving its fans much reason for optimism. The Tar Heels are trailing 36-33 at halftime during their final preseason contest against Charlotte. UNC trailed by as many as 15 points on Tuesday before rallying back to a three-point deficit. North Carolina Struggles Early As previously mentioned, […] The post North Carolina Struggles During First Half vs. Charlotte appeared first on HEAVY.
Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future
The New York Yankees have a lot of major decisions to make, including what to do with aging DH Giancarlo Stanton. History has shown Stanton’s power helping the Yankees thrive and playing a major role in the 2024 MLB World Series appearance. Unfortunately, the aging process has diminished Stanton to see the Yankees losing faith […] The post Giancarlo Stanton Gets Negative Update On Yankees Future appeared first on HEAVY.
In last debate, governor candidates talk 'culture wars,' mental health
In their final debate, Iowa gubernatorial candidates Zach Lahn and Rob Sand discussed mental health access and their approach to “culture war” issues.
Dolphins Eyeing Rookie QB Amid Lack of Positional Depth
The Miami Dolphins worked out rookie quarterback and Monmouth University alum Derek Robertson on Tuesday Oct. 27. The post Dolphins Eyeing Rookie QB Amid Lack of Positional Depth appeared first on HEAVY.
Taking care of unfinished business
Monday night’s Students’ Association (SA) meeting was a long one with senators addressing ten different unfinished business items on their agenda. The SDSU dance team was approved to be a...
“I’m Struggling”: Erin Andrews Admits Health Concerns Over Demanding FOX NFL Schedule
Erin Andrews has worked FOX’s NFL sidelines for years, but the weekly grind appears to be taking a toll. The veteran reporter opened up about the physical strain of the network’s demanding schedule, admitting she is finding it hard to keep pace.
Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell
T The Detroit Lions did what they had to do Sunday afternoon against their divisional rival, the Green Bay Packers, at Ford Field, defeating them 20-17 thanks to a last-second field goal from kicker Jake Bates. There was also a moment during the contest that could have ultimately cost the Lions the game, as Jahmyr […] The post Jared Goff Speaks Bluntly On Lions Coach Dan Campbell appeared first on HEAVY.
Breakout Bills WR Drops Cryptic Hint About Return After Injury
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers could be returning to the team soon, his agent hinted in a cryptic social media post. The post Breakout Bills WR Drops Cryptic Hint About Return After Injury appeared first on HEAVY.
Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game
The Utah Jazz have issued a new Lauri Markkanen injury designation ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. The post Utah Jazz Make Lauri Markkanen Injury Announcement Before Spurs Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Maple Leafs Handed Blunt ‘Valuable’ Easton Cowan Claim
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-2 to the Calgary Flames on Monday, October 26, but the game still offered a few positives.Of course, it is hard to draw positive conclusions from a defeat, especially since Toronto’s winning streak ended and Kirill Marchenko suffered an injury.However, at least one positive takeaway was Easton Cowan. According to […] The post Maple Leafs Handed Blunt ‘Valuable’ Easton Cowan Claim appeared first on HEAVY.
Maple Leafs Just Got Major Blockbuster Trade Hint From GM
There’s no denying the fact that Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka has been one of the busiest executives in the NHL since taking over the position that was vacated by Brad Treliving.Not only did the Maple Leafs select Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection after winning the […] The post Maple Leafs Just Got Major Blockbuster Trade Hint From GM appeared first on HEAVY.
Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game
Kyrie Irving's playing status is uncertain for Wednesday's Mavericks-Thunder matchup after Dallas listed the nine-time All-Star as questionable. The post Dallas Mavericks Make Kyrie Irving Injury Announcement Before Thunder Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Disinformation videos, likely from Russia, are exploiting real people to malign Senate candidates
Social media videos believed to be linked to Russia are misusing real people’s names and photographs to spread disinformation about two Democratic Senate candidates
Bears Release 6th Year Corner After Big Demotion in 2026
The Chicago Bears have released ex-UDFA sixth-year cornerback Nick McCloud after playing just two games in 2026. The post Bears Release 6th Year Corner After Big Demotion in 2026 appeared first on HEAVY.
Seattle Seahawks Cut 5-Game Starter After Blockbuster Trade
The Seahawks have made their first significant roster cut following the Quenton Nelson trade, parting ways with a former third-round pick. The post Seattle Seahawks Cut 5-Game Starter After Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
Packers Get Tough Matthew Golden News Ahead of Panthers Showdown
The Green Bay Packers will be severely shorthanded against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday night The post Packers Get Tough Matthew Golden News Ahead of Panthers Showdown appeared first on HEAVY.
Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade
The Arizona Cardinals are bringing back a familiar face to help address their wide receiver problems. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Arizona is signing veteran wide receiver Zay Jones after spending the 2024 and 2025 seasons with the team. Jones returns with more than 300 career receptions, nearly 3,300 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. […] The post Cardinals bring back former receiver after Marvin Harrison Jr. trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who Owns What: The Watermania Waterpark Richmond May Expropriate
[There is often a lack of transparency around land ownership in BC. Who Owns What is an ongoing series by The Realist focused on interesting land ownership stories. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email: howardchai@substack.com.] Earlier this month, CBC and Richmond News reported that the City of Richmond is planning to expropriate Watermania, the waterpark located at 14300 Entertainment Boulevard near the Richmond Ice Centre. The City of Richmond currently leases the property from a private owner — 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. — and the lease is set to expire in March 2027. According to the reports, the two sides have been unable to agree on terms of the lease renewal and the City has since served a Notice of Expropriation, saying it wants to secure “essential community services,” according to CBC, with outgoing Mayor Malcolm Brodie telling CBC that “Watermania is an important recreation facility for our community, and the city’s goal is to secure its long-term future.” Richmond News added that because the expropriation is not for a linear easement like a sewage line or rapid transit, an inquiry can be requested, and one has been scheduled for November 30 to December 4, according to CBC. What was left out of both stories, however, is who the City would be expropriating Watermania from. According to the Land Owner Transparency Registry, 14300 Entertainment Boulevard is legally owned by 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. and that numbered company is controlled by a Chinese individual named Hai Feng Zhu, who primarily resides in the Jilin province. The registered address of 14300 Entertainment Blvd. Investments Ltd. is 3899 Cartier Street in Vancouver, a mansion in Shaughnessy that BC Assessment values at $10,423,000. The home at 3899 Cartier Street has previously been tied to Kevin Sun of Sun Commercial by reporter Sam Cooper when he was with the Vancouver Sun in a report noting that Sun had an associate named Hai Feng Zhu who is a director of SunOil Ltd., as confirmed by the company’s filings. Another person mentioned in both the report and filing is Denise She. A search of Hai Feng Zhu in the Land Owner Transparency Registry reveals that Zhu also owns four other properties in British Columbia. The Realist then used the PIDs1 to identify the addresses, finding that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 014 are two parcels that form 1155 Bidwell Street in Vancouver and that the two parcels with PIDs beginning 015 are two parcels that form 1755 Davie Street. 1755 Davie Street is the Best Western Plus Sands, 1155 Bidwell Street is a surface parking lot, and both are held under 0993956 B.C. LTD., which is controlled by Hai Feng Zhu alongside the aforementioned Kevin Sun and Denise She, among others. The Best Western Plus Sands is listed under Sun Commercial’s portfolio and Sun Commercial also previously sold the Richmond Ice Centre to the City of Richmond for $32 million in 2019. Denise She, Peter Cheng De She, and Julia MiMi Yang also control 1078635 B.C. Ltd., which owns 1707 Davie Street, the small retail building that sits between 1755 Davie Street and 1155 Bidwell Street. Governments in British Columbia have a tendency to overpay for real estate, so it’ll be interesting to see how much the City of Richmond pays for Watermania if they do end up expropriating the property. BC Assessment values 14300 Entertainment Boulevard at $49,397,000. The assessed value is dated to July 1, 2025 and is a small decline from the previous assessment of $52,584,000. The rest of this story dives into Sun Commercial and $159 million in sales it made last year to KingSett Capital. Become a paid subscriber for all the details. Subscribe Sun Commercial Sun Commercial is based out of the City Square Shopping Centre at 555 W 12th Avenue in Vancouver, which it acquired in 2019 for $225 million, and also has an office located at 415 Yonge Street in Toronto.
Fox Sports: Brewers-Rays World Series ratings beat fears, down only 6% through 2 games
The World Series matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays is exceeding expectations for viewership
'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson loses rape conviction appeal
Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That ’70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars.
Apple Shares tvOS 27.2 Release Notes With List of New Features
tvOS 27.2 was released on Monday for the Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) and newer, but the Apple TV does not show release notes for software updates in the Settings app. Instead, Apple periodically updates a support document outlining what is new in tvOS updates, and the release notes for tvOS 27.2 are now available. Note that Apple never released a tvOS 27.1 version, so tvOS 27.2 is the first Apple TV software update since tvOS 27 was released in September.
Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success
The San Francisco 49ers needed help on the defensive line, and the Indianapolis Colts’ fire sale gave them an opportunity to address that problem. By trading for DeForest Buckner , San Francisco is bringing back a familiar face who can help improve its pass rush as the team deals with injuries. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, ESPN […] The post Why DeForest Buckner trade is so crucial for 49ers’ success appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Letter to health director: Golden Pond blames climate change, says HVAC never malfunctioned at assisted living
Investigation continuing after a woman died in a 99-degree room at Golden Pond.
More people are running their health concerns by AI before their physicians: What to know
Until recently, most patients would bring their health concerns to a clinician. Now, more patients are showing up for appointments…
Here’s why the iPhone Duo’s hinge could be cracking the screen
Apple’s hinge, not the screen itself, may be the problem.
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards is seeking changes to how part of his child support payments would be managed, citing concerns about sports gambling. According to TMZ’s reporting on court documents, Edwards asked for a trust to receive a portion of the money and a trustee to oversee distributions. The mother of his child, Alexandria […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Raises Sports Gambling Concerns in $14K-a-Month Child Support Dispute appeared first on HEAVY.
Prince George's approves funding plan to build Sphere Entertainment
Demi Lovato Gives Health Update After Deleting Instagram Post Following Apparent Hospitalization for Allergic Reaction
The pop star said in a since-deleted post that she’s allergic to either passionfruit or sushi
Apple refreshes the iMac, entry-level MacBook Pro with the M6 chip
Additionally, the N1 chip brings Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.
49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade
The San Francisco 49ers announced additional roster moves Tuesday after reacquiring three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the NFL trade deadline. San Francisco signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to its practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad as the […] The post 49ers announce roster moves after monster DeForest Buckner trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Secret to Apple Breeding Is Science, Art, and Pure Luck
From 10,000 annual crosses to a single release, University of Minnesota breeders use modern tools to refine a process that ultimately relies on patience, human taste and unpredictable biology.
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
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