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Video: California's dream pop maestros Soft Science unveil mesmerising video for the gorgeous dreamy track 'Without' off their recent album 'Sand'.
Californian band Soft Science recently released their fifth album ‘Sand’ through Shelflife Records (USA) and Spinout Nuggets (UK), and have just unveiled the video for the gorgeous track ‘Without’. ‘Without’…
‘Who Would Watch That?’ — Sports Media Analyst Not Sold on ESPN’s Super Bowl Alt-Casts Featuring Pat McAfee, Peyton Manning
Pat McAfee’s role with ESPN has only increased since the company decided to go all-in on the former Indianapolis Colts punter. But the most recent addition to his portfolio hasn’t gone over too well with fans and others in the media.
ASU-Beebe Pharmacy Tech Science Program
BEEBE — Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce that its Pharmacy Technician Science Program and Janet McGregor Liles, director and advanced instructor of the Pharmacy Technician Science Program and director of allied health, have recently received awards from the American Society of He
Pennsylvania reports sixth death of year in disease outbreak
Pennsylvania reported its sixth measles-associated death this year after a 39-year-old woman with a recent measles diagnosis died in Franklin County.
Four Padres’ Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2027
The San Diego Padres have one of the worst-ranked farm systems in all of Major League Baseball. That has posed a massive problem for General Manager A.J. Preller whenever he tries to wheel and deal at the Trade Deadline. However, Preller has proved adept at holding onto gems. Recent Padres' prospects such as Jackson Merrill …
Matthew Lillard calls Neve Campbell a ‘remarkable final girl’ weeks after sharing regret over “Scream 7” return
Lillard recently said he feels ‘ashamed’ for returning to franchise after the firing of Melissa Barrera.
Beyond Buzzwords: How Sutter Leaders Create Healthcare’s Blueprint
By Matthew Murphy, Vitals contributor What does meaningful transformation look like inside a healthcare system, and what lessons can it offer the rest of the industry? In a series of recent podcast conversations, Sutter Health leaders shared how they’re tackling some of healthcare’s biggest challenges, turning new ideas into action and creating a blueprint for […]
AMD releases powerful new mini-PC with 160 GB VRAM, 10 GbE and AMD Gorgon Halo
AMD has released a new mini-PC in the US. Arriving in the wake of recent Nvidia RTX Spark announcements, the new AMD Ryzen AI Halo Developer Platform hopes to surpass its predecessor with 192 GB RAM, of which 160 GB can be assigned as VRAM, and the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 with the new Radeon 8065.
How worried should Catholics be about the pope’s health?
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a “nodule” from his lung. The pope made the announcement at the end of his Sunday Angelus address, asking for prayers. “Dear all, recently, during some checkups, the doctors discovered a nodule in my lung. It was detected at a very early stage and was well-localized,” Leo said. “The doctors felt it was necessary to intervene, and so, following their advice, I decided to have surgery to remove it. The procedure is already scheduled for the next few days. I thank you for your spiritual support and I entrust myself to your prayers.” The Vatican press office subsequently added that Leo is scheduled to undergo surgery at the Gamelli hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The pope is expected to spend up to a week in the Gamelli recovering, after which, for the moment, he is still expected to undertake his largest and longest to-date Apostolic journey, heading to Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru, beginning Nov. 6. Prayers have, understandably, poured in from dioceses around the world, accompanied by the best wishes of heads of state and international institutions. So how worried should Catholics be for the health of the pope? The Vatican’s messaging around Leo’s pending surgery is, in many ways, a new approach to papal health issues. But, despite the pope’s personal candour, the Holy See’s messaging perhaps raises as many questions as it answers. Subscribe — Leo’s decision to announce his own medical status and pending hospital stay during the Sunday Angelus is, it should be said, already something of a big deal. Traditionally, the health of popes simply hasn’t been discussed publicly or officially, until circumstances made it absolutely necessary. Memorably, in 2023 Pope Francis was rushed to the Gemelli in an ambulance, exhibiting signs of cardiac arrest according to many close to him, only for the Sala Stampa to put out a statement insisting he was merely going in for “pre-scheduled” tests. That Pope Leo has decided to announce his condition himself, with remarkable frankness, is a significant comms policy shift around the Apostolic Palace. This might reflect a deliberately more open posture, as opposed to the traditional, otiose evasiveness, and the first fruits of an American pope and American prefect of the Dicastery for Communications favoring honesty as a baseline. Equally, it must be allowed, it could be that the pope’s situation is serious enough that there would be no keeping it under wraps or playing it off, and the decision was made to be as open as possible to head off speculation about the papal health. Certainly, Leo appeared to make every effort to sound reassuring — stressing that, whatever the diagnosis is, exactly, it is “well-localized” and “early stage.” Of course, for everyone listening, talk of a “nodule” in a lung will immediately send thoughts — and prayers — running to concerns about words not used, like “cancer,” “tumor,” “begnin” or “malignant.” To be clear, none of those words may yet be medically appropriate. And there is every reason to believe and assume that Leo is giving almost as much information as he may have himself at this stage. But the context of the pope’s announcement and the timing of his surgery do reasonably raise reasonably serious concerns for Leo. We don’t know, and this isn’t to say anyone has the right to expect to know, when the routine medical checks made this discovery. It could have been last week, last month, or even earlier. As such, it isn’t really possible to say with what kind of urgency Leo is being brought in for surgery. However, there is clearly some serious urgency to the matter. Leo making the announcement and going into hospital this week, of all weeks, means he is having to miss the balance and conclusion of his global meeting of the heads of the world’s bishops conferences, which he convened in Rome this week. That, as the Vatican has announced, has meant some serious changes to the schedule, with the newly minted dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Tagle, subbing in for the closing Mass on Wednesday, and the meeting’s organizers announcing that the final working document/summary of the meeting being delayed until Leo can read and feed into it. Those changes suggest that the timing of Leo’s surgery isn’t of his own choosing, and he is acting on the best medical advice he can get by moving urgently. Had this issue been discovered weeks ago, it seems reasonable to assume the pope would have seen it dealt with before the meeting began. And were it possible to delay it, even by a few days to allow the meeting to conclude as scheduled, the expectation would surely be he’d have opted for that. It cannot be excluded that Leo is simply having to fit in with the schedules of his medical team, but a man who occupies arguably the most important and prominent role in Italy, if not Western Europe, could generally be assumed to be the one whose calendar others work around. All this points to a very recent medical discovery leading to a “days matter” diagnosis, or at least suspected possible diagnosis. Of course, another factor weighing in the balance is Leo’s upcoming apostolic visit to three South American countries, including a return to Peru, where he spent many years as a priest and bishop. It is entirely possible that the doctors, and the pope himself, are more concerned about the potential knock-on effects of surgery, and the time needed for recovery, for a 71-year-old — even one as physically sound and actively sporty as Leo. The pope is due to depart Rome November 6 for his 10-day three-country trip, returning on Nov. 17. It may be that Leo has simply made the decision to allow maximum time for his own post-op recovery, and even allow for potentially unforeseen circumstances, so that he is at full strength for the landmark trip. While it might be an inconvenience, and clearly a last-minute wrench in the works for the Amoris meeting, it is possible that Leo simply weighs the importance of that conference more lightly in the balance than even the possibility of missing his homecoming trip to Peru, or even having to scale back his itinerary for the trip. If that is the case, it would suggest a real abundance of caution by the pope approaching his Latin American tour, and a sobering indication of where Leo ranks the non-synodal meeting currently underway in Rome. In any event, what can be said for certain is that the pope having to take this, of all weeks, out of his schedule for surgery and an extended hospital stay is extremely unfortunate timing. It is clear that this is a decision Leo has made on the advice of his doctors. Together, they clearly consider that the risks of delaying, even by a little as a few days, represents an unacceptable risk for the pope. Even expecting and allowing for Leo’s full and speedy recovery, that should be a very sobering thought for Catholics everywhere. Subscribe
Science learning and more at Camp IslandWood
Lakeridge Elementary School fifth-graders recently visited Camp IslandWood on Bainbridge Island. They engaged in science learning and observations, experienced art and music connections, played many games and participated in “Soil to Snack” where they collaboratively cooked food with items from the IslandWood garden. They hiked the many trials down to Blakely Harbor and experienced the tidal zones and came together in “One Pride the Lion Way to build belonging between all 5th grade classrooms at Lakeridge,” reads a school district post. Photo courtesy of the Mercer Island School District
The Supply Side: Walmart execs bullish despite high fuel prices
Consumers face higher energy prices and other challenges, but Walmart U.S. CEO David Guggina said at a recent Goldman Sachs investor conference that the consumer is resilient. And Walmart is...
Mailers promoting a socialist candidate in Ohio Senate race have links to MAGA super PAC vendor
The mailers are sponsored by Enough Promises Ohio PAC and began arriving in voters' mailboxes in recent days.
Walmart opens another next-generation fulfillment warehouse
As part of an ongoing effort to modernize its supply chain, Walmart recently opened its fifth high-tech fulfillment center. The retailer said the 900,000 square-foot facility in Stockton, Calif., will...
Brandi Glanville Shares a Frightening Update on Her Health Battle: 'Something Is in My Face Eating It'
Brandi Glanville is opening up about the reality of her ongoing health crisis, and her latest update is tough to hear. On a recent episode of her Unfiltered podcast, the 53-year-old Real Housewives of...
Sean 'Diddy' Combs hospitalized after prison head injury
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was hospitalized for treatment following a head injury, The Times has learned. The disgraced music mogul's release from federal prison was recently delayed.
STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
Valeria Tovar’s commitment to students recently earned her recognition as South Texas College’s inaugural 2026 Staff Employee of the Year award for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence (RCPSE), one of five employees recognized collegewide.
A recent Samsung change leaves some Galaxy phones stuck after updating
A One UI 9 post-update "access denied" error is preventing some Samsung Galaxy devices from reaching the home screen.
Nivea shares health update, announces new music on ‘The Tamron Hall Show’
Singer and songwriter Nivea shared an update on her health during a recent appearance on The Tamron Hall Show. Earlier this year, she revealed on the YouTube series The Cadillac Chronicles that she had been diagnosed with leukemia and is now in remission. During her Oct. 7 interview with Hall, Nivea announced she is preparing […]
Santa Barbara pumpkin patch sees slower business ahead of Halloween
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Halloween is approaching, but business at Lane Farms has been slower than usual as recent heat and changing weather affect visits
Joe Burrow’s model girlfriend Olivia Ponton reveals personal health battle
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s model girlfriend, Olivia Ponton, recently opened up about a personal health battle. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model admitted she struggles with the ea...
How Ownership and Politics Might Force the Braves to Trade This Star
The Atlanta Braves might have a much bigger problem on their hands than another disappointing postseason exit. Franchise superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is suddenly at the center of controversy, and the possibility of Atlanta trading its former MVP is becoming a legitimate offseason talking point. During a recent episode of Acuña’s podcast La Bestia ,…
‘RHONJ’s Milania Giudice Reveals Mental Health Diagnoses
She confirmed she's currently in treatment after her recent airport confrontation with mom Teresa Giudice.
Banijay Execs Tout Global Entertainment Ambitions Following All3Media Merger
CANNES, France — Banijay Entertainment may be the world’s largest independent television production company, but its top executives say the recently merged entertainment powerhouse has ambitions that extend far beyond making television shows. “We are an entertainment company,” CEO Marco Bassetti said Oct. 12 during a keynote discussion at MIPCOM Cannes. “We aren’t anymore just … Continue reading "Banijay Execs Tout Global Entertainment Ambitions Following All3Media Merger"
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Monday fired multiple ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, adding to a recent streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions during a prolonged freeze in diplomacy. Jang Do-young, spokesperson of South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, said missiles of various types were […]
Milania Giudice reveals bipolar diagnosis, apologizes after arrest
Milania Giudice is opening up about her mental health amid recent public struggles.
Astrana Health (ASTH) Stock Could Look Fully Priced On New Multi State Partnership
Astrana Health has delivered a strong run in 2026, and with the share price closing at US$37.55, the key issue for you is whether those gains are backed by the company’s earnings power. A year to date return of 48.9% puts Astrana Health’s valuation question front and center, because such a move can quickly change how its earnings are being priced. The recent multi state partnership with Verda Healthcare may support expectations for future revenue and profit streams, which can feed directly...
Pope Leo XIV Announces Surgery Following Troubling Health Discovery
Pope Leo XIV has shared an update about a recent health discovery that will require surgery. The 71-year-old pontiff said doctors found a nodule in his lung during a medical check-up. His medical team...
An interview with Oscar Brown: Voter enfranchisement, mobilization and facilitating political change
What happens when a young voter base is disenfranchised? How can facilitate the political change we want to see? This week I sat down with Oscar Brown, a second-year Economics major and recent Co-Founder of Future Grinnellians in Government (FGG), a month ahead of midterms to discuss his perspectives on voting, mobilization, enfranchisement and the...
North Carolina Muslims have spent decades building political power. What has it produced?
In recent years, Muslim organizers in North Carolina have been working to build a political infrastructure to register voters, engage candidates and give the state's growing Muslim population a more organized voice in government.
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Holly Madison has thrown her support behind the controversial Playmates movie.The 46-year-old beauty — who was the late Hugh Hefner's 'number one girlfriend' when they were together for seven years in the early 2000s — has shared her support for the film and its writer, Lorraine Nicholson, after the Playboy founder's third wife Crystal Harris recently called on Jessica Biel...
‘Dancing with the Stars’ tour tickets on sale soon; look back at Lancaster connections
Need something to look forward to after the recent eliminations on “Dancing with the Stars”?
Thermore teams up with Patagonia, records growth in customer base and B2C business
Thermore is seeing growth in its customer base and strong results following its recent move into the B2C market, along with a new collaboration with Patagonia on the “Heyes Peak” line.
Luka Doncic Reveals How He Let Down Lakers Last Season
The Los Angeles Lakers have title contention hopes behind the leadership of Luka Doncic. A polarizing offseason led to many pundits having strong opinions about the Lakers and how they fit into NBA Championship rankings. Doncic has strong confidence in this season’s team, but he also recently expressed regret over how last season ended. A blunt […] The post Luka Doncic Reveals How He Let Down Lakers Last Season appeared first on HEAVY.
Hinge Health (HNGE) Stock Still Looks Pricey On Earnings Power
Hinge Health has delivered very strong share price gains recently, which puts fresh attention on whether that move lines up with what the business is actually earning. With the stock now trading at US$102.90, the immediate issue for investors is how that price stacks up against its earnings power. The share price is up 125.9% year to date, which raises the question of whether the earnings picture has kept pace with the market's optimism. The business model depends heavily on converting its...
SUNY Optometry’s Inaugural Advancing Vision Summit Explores the Future of Eyecare, AI, and Public Health
NEW YORK—The SUNY College of Optometry Foundation recently brought together leaders from across healthcare for its inaugural Advancing Vision Summit: The Intersection of AI, Eye Care, and Public Health, held September 25, 2026 at CURE in New York City. The day-long event marked the Foundation’s 70th anniversary and explored the growing role eyecare can play in preventive health, an announcement from SUNY said. Sponsors and supporters of the event included EssilorLuxottica, CooperVision, Jobson Optical Group, Alcon, NFP, NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Allison & Stephen Flink, Haag-Streit, Marco Lombart, Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Designs for Vision and VSP.
Cardinals-Texans Trade Takes Potential Patriots WR Target Off Market
A recent trade gives the Patriots, a team riddled with injuries, limited options.
More Than a Game
Mahjong is a "complete cognitive workout." The recent surge in players holds promise for brain health and socialization.
Sanford Health gets new helicopter upgrade
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – In a rural state, medical care in the sky plays a key role. Sanford Health has recently upgraded it’s Sioux Falls-based medical helicopters with a brand new a…
‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico on Sunday denounced the wide-ranging speculation about his whereabouts in recent days as Republicans seized on his absence from the campaign trail.
EA Producer Announces Wing Commander 3 Remaster
Using recently discovered master tapes of its live action sequences, one of the crown jewels of '90s PC gaming could make an unexpected comeback
Full interview: Assembly Republican Leader Alexandra Macedo on High-Speed Rail, future of the party
Assembly Republican Minority Leader Alexandra Macedo, who recently stepped into her leadership role, shared her perspective on the challenges and priorities facing her caucus during an interview on California Politics 360, along with her call for accountability in the high-speed rail project.
Fayetteville architect appointed to Achieve Community Alliance board
Fayetteville-based Washington Regional and Dallas Real Estate Services were among companies and organizations in Northwest Arkansas to recently announce new hires, promotions and awards. NEW HIRES Healthcare Cody Jones Fayetteville...
Is Arsenal Striker Viktor Gyökeres Being Unfairly Treated?
Viktor Gyökeres scored in each of his four fixtures for Sweden during the recent international break yet the Arsenal striker is still waiting for his first Premier League start of the season.
OHSU study finds late-night eating could impact liver health
A recent study led by Oregon Health and Science University found that late-night snacking could be bad for liver health.
Trump announces immediate energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump declared an immediate energy ceasefire, but his recent deal easing Russian diesel exports drew sharp criticism from Kyiv.
Marlon Humphrey likely to play in Week 5
Marlon Humphrey expected to suit up against Falcons despite multiple recent injuries
'Why not?' - Germany sporting director Völler gives Füllkrug hope
Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has boosted Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug's hopes of a return to the national team. The 33-year-old, overlooked in Jürgen Klopp's first squads for the recent Nations League games, scored for a fourth Bundesliga game in a row in Friday's 2-2 draw at Borussia Dortmund.
Politics chat: Trump announces fuel deal with Russia. What does it mean for sanctions?
President Trump announced a deal to import Russian fuel to the U.S. We look at what this means for the sanctions he recently signed off on against Russia, as well as the U.S.'s support for Ukraine.
'I know how the business works': Kimmich on national team debate
German national team captain Joshua Kimmich has said he is undeterred by those who have questioned his role there and insisted he had the quality and ambition to remain a key figure. Midfielder Kimmich played in the first two recent Nations League matches in the Netherlands and against Greece.
Pope Leo says will undergo surgery for small growth on lung
VATICAN CITY, Oct 11 () - Pope Leo said on Sunday that doctors had detected a small growth on his lung during a recent health check and he would be undergoing surgery this week to remove it, in the...
Wealth Science Advisors LLC Sells 2,311 Shares of Broadcom Inc. $AVGO
Wealth Science Advisors LLC cut its position in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO - Free Report) by 15.5% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 12,560 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer's stock after selling 2,311 shares during the period. Broadcom m
Retail holiday hiring shaping up to be worse than last year
The push to hire retail workers for the holiday shopping season is both starting earlier and ending at a lower total than in recent years.
Galion woman speaks on mental health and aging at United Nations HQ
Duana Patton, CEO of the Area Agency on Aging in Ontario, recently spoke about mental health and older adults at the World Mental Health Week Leadership Forum.
Attorney returns to firm where his career began; high school's CFO hired by Archdiocese
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Business People Northwest Arkansas
Kennedy Hill was one of four associates hired recently by Rose Law Firm, where she'll work out of the business office in the firm's Northwest Arkansas office.
'SNL' spoofs USS Lincoln return, mocks Trump's San Diego comments
"SNL" is live from the USS Abraham Lincoln. The sketch show's latest cold open on Oct. 10 spoofed the Lincoln's recent return home to San Diego after a more than
Clover Health (CLOV) Stock Looks Reasonable Despite New 5 Star Ratings
Clover Health Investments has seen sharp swings in its share price in recent years, and the stock closed at US$4.79 most recently. With the business in the spotlight after new Medicare plan ratings, the question for investors is whether that price can be explained by its sales. The stock has delivered a very large 3 year return of about 365.0%, which puts a lot of weight on whether current revenue levels and future top line potential can support today’s valuation. Clover Health’s Medicare...
CVS Health (CVS) Opens New Pharmacy Sites As Undervalued Narrative Holds
CVS Health (CVS) is expanding its pharmacy-focused format by opening nearly 20 smaller neighborhood locations across the US in 2026, including a new Roxbury site in the Boston area. Recent headlines around CVS Health have mixed signals for investors, with Medicare Advantage star rating setbacks and a legal probe weighing on sentiment, while the extended Cardinal Health distribution deal and a reaffirmed dividend provide a steadier backdrop. Even after a one-day share price decline of 1.87%...
Tuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out
EXETER have signed No.8 Carwyn Tuipulotu for the rest of the season. The 25-year-old, who has represented Wales at Under-20 level, played in France last season for Pau and was a free agent. He has most recently been training with Dragons having previously played for Scarlets, and had a spell with Saracens in 2025. “After […] The post Tuipulotu is called in after Capstick ruled out appeared first on The Rugby Paper .
Nicolas Cage says he won't work with Amazon again over AI dispute
Nicolas Cage, who recently starred in "Spider-Noir," said he won't work with Amazon again after a disagreement over an AI waiver.
Is International Business Machines (IBM) Stock Worth More Than Its Cash Flow Suggests?
International Business Machines has almost doubled shareholders' money over the past 5 years, yet after a sharp setback this year and fresh headlines around quantum computing and AI, the key issue for you is whether the current share price lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With IBM stock now around US$227 a share, the gap between the recent price path and its cash flow story matters more than ever. IBM has delivered a 99.1% total return over 5 years, which puts...
Jaguars waive recent draft pick ahead of Week 5 game
The Jacksonville Jaguars have waived a recent draft pick ahead of their Week 5 matchup vs. the Eagles.
What Comes Next For Tencent Music After A 62% Slide
If you backed Tencent Music Entertainment Group for its fan economy story and smartphone tailwinds, the recent outcome would have been jarring. Holding Tencent Music Entertainment Group over the past year would have meant a 61.7% loss, including dividends. If you were weighing that decision on 9 October 2025, with analysts split between bullish digital growth and stricter rules plus margin pressure, which specific assumptions about user monetization, regulation, or offline events did the...
CVS Health (CVS) Stock Looks Reasonable On Fresh Vaccine Access News
CVS Health, the integrated pharmacy and health services group, has delivered a 35.0% share price gain over the past three years, which puts fresh attention on whether its current US$86.16 price fairly reflects what the business earns today. With the stock giving back some ground in recent weeks, investors are again asking how much of CVS Health's earnings story is already in the quote. The 35.0% return over three years has rewarded patient holders, which raises the question of how much of...
Business expansion continues on Willoughby Hills’ west end
Willoughby Hills City Council member Tanya Taylor Draper, who represents District 2, recently presented an update on the city’s west end business district. Draper said Sheetz, located at 28601 Chardon Road, continues to operate strongly …
Kentucky high school announces death of senior football player
Danville High School mourns the loss of senior football player Jamaree Johnson following a recent injury.
Elevance Health (ELV) Stock May Be Undervalued Despite 2027 Medicare Advantage Plans
Elevance Health has delivered a solid share price run recently, and that move puts a spotlight on a simple question for investors who care about fundamentals. Is the current valuation of the stock properly anchored to the earnings the business is generating today? Over the past year, Elevance Health has returned 19.2%, which puts fresh pressure on the question of whether the earnings profile can carry the current share price. The planned 2027 Medicare Advantage offerings aim to simplify...
Is Elevance Health (ELV) Undervalued After Its Recent Share Price Rally?
Elevance Health (ELV) has been on investors’ radar after a recent share price move, with the stock last closing at US$412.70. That shift now meets a business generating US$201.1b in annual revenue. Recent trading has been firm, with a 1-day share price return of 2.93% and a 7-day share price return of 6.80%. Elevance Health’s year-to-date share price return of 16.50% and 1-year total shareholder return of 19.16% point to momentum building despite a small 3-year total shareholder return...
Drake Jokingly Reacts to Bruno Mars Enlisting Karol G for New Video
The 6 god recently joined Karol G as a surprise guest at her Houston tour stop.
Juventus is keen to make their team more Italian
Juventus are reportedly preparing to change their transfer strategy by focusing more heavily on Italian players as they look to strengthen their domestic core. The Bianconeri have spent recent years p...
Northern Virginia defense tech firm plans to increase staff by 25% or more
A recent survey from the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and Pinkston found a third of business executives expect to do some hiring in the next six months. Tim Tkacz of Reston-based Blue Sky Innovators is one of them.
Ari Emanuel: Elon Musk's AI prediction inspired live-events business
Hollywood powerbroker Ari Emanuel recently said on a podcast that Elon Musk once told him live events were essentially AI-proof.
Intel Corporation $INTC Shares Bought by Wealth Science Advisors LLC
Wealth Science Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC - Free Report) by 50.7% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 20,633 shares of the chip maker's sto
Sauer: Hospital consolidation hikes healthcare costs
Recent polling from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds close to 90% of voters say health costs will shape how they vote this fall.
Mobile Trivia Launch Could Matter For AMC Stock And AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC)
AMC Entertainment Holdings recently introduced AMC Movie Trivia Game Show, a free mobile app created with Hoyt Games and puzzle designer David L. Hoyt, offering daily movie-themed puzzles and thousands of trivia challenges across major app stores. The game links directly to AMC Stubs, turning loyalty membership into in-app bonuses that could deepen engagement with frequent moviegoers and digital audiences. We will now look at how AMC Entertainment Holdings' investment narrative interacts...
Unpermitted tamales, missing sanitizer among Jefferson County health violations
Three Jefferson County food establishments, Sunshine Foodmart #8 in Mulga, Johnny Brusco's NY Style Pizza in Hoover, and Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, scored below 85 in recent health inspections.
Gears of War: E-Day Sold 168,000 Copies on Steam but Xbox Game Pass Players Generated 130% More Revenue
We recently reported that Gears of War: E-Day wasn't having the best launch week over on Steam, but according to Alinea Analytics's Rhys Elliott, Steam doesn't even account for half of the game's revenue or owner base. The analytics firm estimates that Gears of War: E-Day sold around 230,00...
Daytona Beach businesses deal with recurring flooding after recent rain
Recent rain is raising flooding concerns in Daytona Beach, where Fairview Avenue businesses say rising water has become a recurring issue.
Military & Veterans Campus has new way to build teamwork
On a recent Friday at the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, I found myself about 30 feet in the air. I was holding onto a pole and contemplating what suddenly seemed like a rather narrow log stretching out over a great deal of empty space toward another pole, which also seemed remarkably distant.
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
Care before crisis
The recent murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children, focused national attention on maternal mental health and the structures — or lack thereof — we have in place to support it.
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.
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