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Independent candidate Bill Hill outlines priorities in Alaska U.S. House race
Independent U.S. House candidate Bill Hill outlines plans for affordability, energy, education and fisheries, drawing on his experience as an Alaska fisherman, educator and business owner.
'Breaking Bad' stars remember RJ Mitte after his death at 34
RJ Mitte's "Breaking Bad" costars paid tribute to the actor and advocate for disability representation, who died at 34.
Mekies Praises Verstappen’s Technical Sensitivity
The Austrian team director attributes the return to victory to the Dutchman's ability to identify the RB22's limitations.
Physicists discover “astonishing” property of light that defies expectations
Scientists have uncovered a surprising hidden ability of light that allows it to develop spinning, twisting behavior as it travels through empty space, without special lenses, mirrors, or materials. Researchers discovered that light’s internal geometry can naturally produce left- and right-handed patterns, challenging long-standing assumptions about how light behaves. By carefully arranging a beam’s structure, scientists can control where and how these spinning patterns emerge, unlocking a new way to manipulate light.
Access to Genius: 10 Scientists and Thinkers Who Changed What We Know
5 WOMEN Five voices across science and scholarship 5 MEN Five more stories across discovery and innovation 10 FOR OCTOBER Ten people across a two-part October feature October is National Disability Awareness Month, an annual observance recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to workplaces and communities. The 2026 theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,”...
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
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RJ Mitte, 'Breaking Bad' actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
"Breaking Bad" actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte has died at age 34 | WWL
Why Does IBD Keep Flaring Up? Scientists Found a Clue in The Gut Lining
"The bowel may still carry a vulnerability."
Why Does IBD Keep Flaring Up? Scientists Found a Clue in The Gut Lining
"The bowel may still carry a vulnerability."
Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure, which some want to see included in the new Farm Bill, is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.
Wisconsin farmer weighs in on Save Our Bacon Act
The measure, which some want to see included in the new Farm Bill, is a response to a California law that some farmers across the nation abide by to maintain access to the state’s large market.
In north Alabama congressional race, a Democrat pitches affordability and political reform
Throughout all of the 20th century, Alabama's 5th Congressional District, anchored in north Alabama, was represented by a Democrat. But in 2010, after the two parties had evolved and ideologically solidified into what they are today, voters sent Republican Mo Brooks to Congress, upending that longstanding electoral stasis.
How Fabian Hurzeler Has Changed Maxim De Cuyper At Brighton
The Belgian defender has evolved into a clinical goalscorer, swapping traditional fullback duties for a lethal role ghosting into the box within Hürzeler’s fluid, attacking system.
‘Play On!’ hits all the right notes
The English Renaissance meets the Harlem Renaissance in “Play On!,” a sparkling show that marries a loose adaptation of Shakespeare's “Twelfth Night” with the music of Duke Ellington. Conceived by Sheldon Epps, who also directed the original 1996-97 production (first in San Diego, then on Broadway), the show is getting a marvelous revival under his direction to open Chicago Shakespeare Theater's 40th anniversary season.While the title “Play On!” refers to the famous quote about music being the food of love and thus to the dozens of Ellington songs—among them “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good),” “Solitude” and “I’m Beginning to See the Light”—incorporated into the plot, one of the highlights for me is the clever way Cheryl L. West's book reworks the story. Apparently, it's also been updated for this outing, among other things to give the women more agency. In the big opening number (there's a six-piece, horn-heavy onstage band), aspiring songwriter Vy (Hailee Kaleem Wright) is the one to “Take the 'A' Train” to “Drop Me Off in Harlem.” She wants to meet the famous Duke (Edred Utomi) — Ellington, not Orsino, that is — and she seeks the help of Jester (an engaging James Harkness) to find out how. When Jester tells her in no uncertain terms that the music industry is a man's world, she disguises herself as Vy-Man and persuades the Duke to listen to one of her songs. He's suffering from a creative block because he's pining for Lady Liv (Krystal Joy Brown), queen of the Cotton Club, and convinces Vy-Man to bring the Lady the song as if the Duke had written it, promising to reward her with employment. Vy reluctantly complies, and the predictable complications ensue. Lady Liv is attracted to Vy-Man, while Vy is attracted to the Duke and he to Vy, though it disturbs him because he thinks she's a man. The fallout when the deception comes to light bodes ill—at least for a while.Here's where West's book cannily diverges from Shakespeare. Vy's twin brother Sebastian really is dead, so West devises another love interest for Lady Liv basically by rehabilitating the Malvolio character, here named Rev (Alan H. Green), the Lady's uptight, self-important manager. His unrequited love for her is magically transformed after he gets his comeuppance (minus the torture) from Miss Mary (Alanna Lovely), her honey Sweets (James Earl Jones II) and Jester, the stand-in for Sir Toby, who has romantic problems of his own with a woman named CC (Kaylah Janssen). In other words, Rev gets the girl — and also a show-stopping yellow zoot suit from costume designer An-Lin Dauber. All the costumes are dandy, though those for the men have more pizzazz than the women's day dresses. The bilevel, slanted scenic design by Beowulf Boritt brings 1930s Harlem to life in a slightly expressionistic way with the help of Adam Honoré's lighting and Ray Nardelli's sound design. Edgar Godineaux's choreography adds to the period feel, though there could be even more of it.Most of all, the leads have splendid voices, and the performances are terrific. Green's Rev and Harkness's Jester get my vote for comedy chops, and Brown's Lady Liv probably will stay with me the longest for her complexity and big blues number, “I Ain't Got Nothin' But the Blues.”
Could post office boxes ease the homelessness crisis?
Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced the The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families or MAIL Act, which proposes offering a free post office box to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Could post office boxes ease the homelessness crisis?
Sen. Adam Schiff has introduced the The Mail Accessibility and Inclusion for Low-Income Families or MAIL Act, which proposes offering a free post office box to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Belgrade road producer to Flint: Competition, permitting delays, affordability hinder business
Knife River in Belgrade, a local sand, gravel and asphalt producer, pointed to outside competition, permitting delays and affordability challenges as main hurdles affecting its business during a tour and
Lancet Commission identifies seventeen catastrophic threats to global health
Global experts warn that today's decisions across health, finance, climate, defense and security sectors will determine how many years of good health future generations gain - or lose - to preventable illness and early death by 2100.
Rio Grande Valley Construction and Agriculture Face Workforce Pressures
Employment declines in construction and agriculture are raising concerns about workforce availability across South Texas, according to an October 7, 2026, investigation by The Washington Post.
Scientists reaffirm ‘incontrovertible’ evidence of human influence on climate
The scientific evidence for human-caused global warming is stronger than ever, according to a major new review in Earth’s Future, AGU’s journal for research on the state of the planet and its inhabitants, sustainable and resilient societies, the science of the Anthropocene and predictions of our common future – despite a United States government report questioning the science.
Virginia Dare expands sensory and health & wellness teams
The US flavour specialist will showcase functional food, beverage and supplement concepts at SupplySide Global, highlighting its expanded capabilities in sensory testing, formulation and wellness-focused product development
Habits for Reducing Stress and Improving Health
As the year comes to an end and life gets busier, it can be difficult to keep a consistent routine and find time to take care of both your physical and mental health. Ben Meer, author of "How to Be Good at Life," joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to share tips on how to create better habits that can reduce stress and improve your well-being. His recommendations include breaking daunting tasks down into smaller chunks, setting concrete goals and reserving at least one hour a week to organize your responsibilities.
Sheryl Lee Ralph tells Abington crowd that Black women will vault Josh Shapiro to reelection
Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker, and others urged voters in Abington to support the governor.
CVS Health’s Valuation Suggests Opportunity, but Can Earnings Deliver?
CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) operates across several areas of healthcare, including health insurance, pharmacy benefit management, and retail pharmacy services. Although its diverse range of businesses provides it with access to a variety of revenue sources, increasing medical costs, pressures relating to reimbursement, and ongoing regulatory scrutiny are still affecting its profitability. For investors, the main […]
GitLab warns of max severity code execution vulnerability
GitLab warned users today to immediately patch a maximum-severity vulnerability in the CI/CD Regular Expression Compiler that could let remote attackers run arbitrary code on targeted instances.
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026 was awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford and “for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.”
Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026
The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2026 was awarded to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford and “for microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.”
Aida Keehner, President & CEO, Atruent : I95 Business
Atruent CEO Aida Keehner has built a thriving IT services company rooted in passion, accountability, respect and trust, with strong client relationships at it
Sports Business Awards: Tech nominations open for 2027 honors with new BI award
The fifth annual Sports Business Awards: Tech is now open for nominations through Nov. 23 with a new award honoring the Best in Business Intelligence & Analytics.
Health affordability task force considers utility model
CHEYENNE — The Health Insurance Affordability Task Force discussed models Tuesday that could reduce the cost of health insurance in Wyoming, in addition to unanimously agreeing that the task force
Scientists Create a Nuclear Clock So Precise It Barely Loses a Second in 30 Million Years
A self-stabilizing nuclear clock has achieved precision equivalent to roughly one second in 30 million years, though it still trails the best optical atomic clocks. For a clock that keeps time with laser light, even a slight shift in the laser’s frequency changes its rhythm. Researchers in Vienna have now built the world’s first nuclear
NTT DATA Business Solutions launches "Elevate", its Agentic AI-powered delivery framework, to help accelerate SAP transformations
NTT DATA Business Solutions, a leading global IT service provider and specialist in SAP solutions, today announces the launch of "Elevate", its next-generation Agentic AI-powered delivery framework. Elevate brings together the company's secure AI-enabled platform NTT DATA aXet, Natuvion's data transformation capabilities and SAP technologies, including SAP's Agent-Led Toolchain and SAP Business AI Platform. Elevate is designed to maximize the value clients gain from their investments in SAP and
Dubois v Wardley 2 - all you need to know
All you need to know about Saturday's heavyweight rematch between WBO world champion Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley.
TikTok CEO sees major scientific breakthroughs from AI within three years
Chew cautioned that AI's growing capabilities would require stronger safeguards, particularly as autonomous systems become more widely adopted.
Service providers address mental health in homeless
(COLORADO SPRINGS)–Mental health struggles, substance use, and homelessness often compound one another, creating complex challenges for individuals seeking stability. Service providers in Col…
Mamdani's new socialist outrage means more woe for NYC small businesses
If the City Council passes the Mamdani-endorsed POWER Act, Gotham’s fastest-growing hustle could be suing the small businesses that keep it running.
Extreme heat threatens maternal health and newborn wellbeing worldwide
Extreme heat has led to a marked increase in the risks faced by pregnant women and their babies, according to a survey of 1,000 healthcare professionals in countries including Brazil, India and Zimbabwe.
NC's State Health Plan moves to block Atrium program it calls an 'unlawful pricing scheme'
North Carolina's State Health Plan announced Friday it had requested a temporary restraining order in Wake County Superior Court to halt Atrium Health’s new “affordability program.”
Behind the factory walls: accountability failures in the global textile industry - Business and Human Rights Centre
Check out this page via the Business and Human Rights Centre
Film 'Unseen' Looks at Mental Health, Disability, Immigration
State of Mind Cafe and Blind Fitness will present a screening of “Unseen the Documentary,” 1:30–4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Santa Barbara Museum of
Ten kamaʻāina explorers join deep-sea expedition around the Hawaiian Islands
Ten local scientists, students, and educators are currently sailing aboard Ocean Exploration Trust’s Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus for a 20-day expedition to explore previously unsurveyed deep-sea habitats around the Hawaiian Islands and within Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Sanctuary.
Trump could face a new threat in January: A Democratic Senate
Republicans predict that Democrats will not confirm Supreme Court and Cabinet nominees if they retake the Senate in the midterm elections.
5 Lexus Models Commonly Said To Be Nearly Indestructible
The Lexus ES 350, RX 350, LS 430, GX 470, and IS 350 stand out for reliability, with reported average lifespans ranging from 142,000 to 228,000 miles.
Blood proteins may offer new clues to gut health in celiac disease
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system reacts adversely to gluten. Eating gluten causes inflammation in the gut, which can damage the intestine and impair its ability to ...
Desmond Bane Emphasizes 'Togetherness and Accountability' With Orlando Magic
After a disappointing postseason exit, the veteran guard signals a shift in culture, focusing on quiet work and internal standards to propel a revamped roster forward.
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia raise risk of wider war
This weekend’s deadly attacks on Riyadh’s main airport have demonstrated the ability of Yemen’s Houthis to strike at the heart of Saudi power, raising the risk of a dangerous escalation
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.
Rob Bonta explains why he should be reelected Attorney General
As California Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks reelection, he emphasized his effort to protecting Californians’ rights, address affordability, and improve public safety during his time in office in an interview on California Politics 360.
NH's Business: Addressing the trade job shortage across the state
Fred Kocher sits down with Heather McCann with NH Housing to talk about housing availability and affordability across the state.
This Reading Habit Is Quietly Winning at Mental Health — Eight Science-Backed Reasons Right Now
Your screen time report is judging you, your group chat is on fire, and somewhere on the floor is the paperback you “mean to get back to” once life calms down. Spoiler: life is not calming down. Yet a small, stubborn group of people keep doing something almost quaint – they read novels for fun....
Is Armando 'Hormiga' Gonzalez Playing Today for Olympiacos vs. Panathinaikos?
With Ayoub El Kaabi sidelined, Armando 'La Hormiga' Gonzalez looks to seize his moment as the clinical spearhead in Olympiacos' high-stakes Eternal Enemies showdown against Panathinaikos.
Artemis II crew describes yellow and green hues on the Moon’s surface
Artemis II astronauts reported yellow, green, brown, blue and beige hues on the Moon during an April flyby, according to a preliminary NASA report.
Photos: British Airways' Airbus A380 with world's biggest business class
British Airways unveiled its cabin designs for its retrofitted Airbus A380s, including 106 business-class suites spanning the upper deck.
Broncos Lineman Fined For Posting Drug Test Notice
Denver Broncos guard Quinn Meinerz is getting noticed for his ability to draw fines, which is not a good thing.
Can the midterm campaign trail point to 2028 presidential viability for Democrats?
After Clinton and Harris's losses, cautious voters might worry that for Democratic female presidential candidates the third time may not be a charm.
Scientists Identify Brain Cells That May Explain Why Cannabis Triggers Anxiety
This is important.
PAID POST: How Connecticut Hospitals Are Modernizing Critical Infrastructure for the Future
Connecticut healthcare systems are modernizing critical energy infrastructure to improve reliability, increase efficiency, and support patient care for years to come.
A gut health dietitian shares how she eats enough fiber every day
Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who has been specializing in the colon for 20 years, has built habits that make it easy to eat gut-loving foods.
A gut health dietitian shares how she eats enough fiber every day
Sophie Medlin, a dietitian who has been specializing in the colon for 20 years, has built habits that make it easy to eat gut-loving foods.
Fabio Capello: “Roma are wise to worry about Svilar’s injury.”
A few hours before the Sinigaglia match between Como and Roma, former Giallorossi coach Fabio Capello gave an interview to La Gazzetta dello Sport and discussed Svilar’s absence. The Serbian goalkee...
Xabi Alonso happy with ‘very complete’ Chelsea performance against Bournemouth
Post-match thoughts from the boss
International Business Machines (IBM) Unveils Real Time App Security Collaboration
International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) announced a new collaboration with Zscaler and Red Hat to tighten application security for enterprise clients. The joint effort combines IBM and Red Hat software platforms with Zscaler threat intelligence to provide real-time protections at the application layer. The partners plan to coordinate vulnerability discovery, automated policy updates, and validated software remediation workflows for shared customers. This IBM, Zscaler and Red Hat security...
The Real Reason Why Cats Bring You Dead Animals, According to Science
Your cat’s dead-animal deliveries may be less about affection than you think. Research offers clues about the habit and how to curb it.
Michigan State football vs Illinois injury update: Key LB returns
Michigan State football senior LB Jordan Hall was left off the Spartans’ pregame availability report, meaning he appears to be a go on Saturday.
MedStar Health introduces new helicopter to expand critical care capabilities
MedSTAR Transport, MedStar Health’s critical care transport program, is introducing a new Airbus H145 D3 helicopter to strengthen its ability to transport critically ill and injured patients across the Washington,
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.
Corporate site selection experts raise a warning flag on Colorado
Business site-selection experts had some concerns about Denver's affordability and regulations, they told the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce audience
I scaled my Airbnb business from 4 cabins to over 500 properties. Here's what I learned.
Samuel Sévigny cofounded the short-term rental property management company Chaletô with his friends. He shares tips on how to scale a business.
From BJ’s to Lululemon, retailers are trimming assortments to boost business
Retail brands are shrinking assortments to get back to healthy growth, while box stores are culling products to better curate offerings and stabilize business.
Blood proteins may offer new clues to gut health in coeliac disease
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system reacts adversely to gluten. Eating gluten causes inflammation in the gut, which can damage the intestine and impair its ability to absorb nutrients.
What Killed Europe’s Ancient Wild Cattle? Scientists Find a Disturbing Answer
The fate of Scandinavia’s aurochs warns conservationists worldwide that curbing hunting alone may not save species facing depleted genetic diversity and fragmented habitats. The cattle on today’s farms descend from aurochs, wild animals that once roamed much of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. They disappeared from Scandinavia thousands of years before the species became extinct
Maryland Business Helps Landowners Restore Wildlife Habitats
Wildlife specialist Luke Macaulay runs Land & Wildlife, helping landowners improve wildlife habitat and balance farming with conservation.
Withers tapped for city council vacancy
Ashley Withers is the lead employment specialist at Community Choices, a nonprofit that provides supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign County.
From campground to 'bespoke village,' this St. Tammany community is now getting a grocery store
This gated community is hoping to become a “destination” north of Abita Springs. Here’s the latest on new development.
Scientists planted 40,000 native seedlings in Yosemite's damaged Tuolumne Meadows; three years later, soil organic matter was improving, but the meadow was still losing more carbon than it gained
Scientists who planted 40,000 native sedge seedling to restore the damaged Tuolumne Meadows in California's Yosemite National Park, have found early signs of improvement after. The results, however, also show that restoring the meadow's soil and its ability to store carbon could take several decades.
Author Talk Addresses Profiles of People With Disabilities
Jennifer Chassman Browne Chaucer's Books will host Jennifer Chassman Browne for a book talk and signing of “See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability,” 6
Where Colorado's gubernatorial candidates stand on business issues
The three main gubernatorial candidates discuss economic competitiveness, data centers, affordability, technology regulation and more.
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
Seahawks Injury Issues: Coach Earns Credit For Finding Answers
With key starters sidelined, first-time coordinator Brian Fleury earns praise for stabilizing Seattle’s offense through creative adjustments and steady leadership amidst a wave of early-season roster volatility.
Task force ditches Wyoming-run health insurance plan idea, mulls unorthodox service models
by Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile A legislative task force studying health insurance affordability in Wyoming has declined to advance a proposal to create a
Assistant Professor of Climate Data Science | The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth Environment. This tenure-track position in Climate Data Science , beginning on July 1, 2027, is part of the ongoing cluster hire in Environmental Data Science and complements faculty searches within the Faculty of Computing and Data Science.rnrnWe particularly welcome candidates whose research focuses on the physical basis of climate, climate variability, and climate change, and who employ data science methodologies to deepen our understanding of how the climate system is changing and how these changes affect the global environment. Areas of interest include—but are not limited to—the changing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events; interactions between the atmosphere and terrestrial, oceanic, biospheric, and cryospheric systems; and improved understanding of Earth system predictability at seasonal, decadal, and longer time scales. We envision this position playing a central role in connecting and enhancing existing departmental strengths in climate-related research and teaching, including terrestrial and marine biogeosciences, land surface and coastal processes, paleoclimatology, energy and economic policy, and environmental sustainability. This faculty member will also contribute to university-wide interdisciplinary initiatives — including the Urban Biogeoscience and Environmental Health (URBAN) program, the Institute for Global Sustainability, and the Center for Climate and Health at the School of Public Health — and is expected to develop collaborative ties with the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences, where shared interests in machine learning, large-scale data analytics, and Earth system modeling provide natural ground for joint advising, co-teaching, and grant development. This hire reflects our commitment to advancing interdisciplinary scholarship at the intersection of climate and data science. This position contributes to the University convergence themes of Global Sustainability as well as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computing that are core pillars of BU's cross-disciplinary research priorities.rnrn Position Qualifications:rn Candidates should have a PhD or equivalent degree, demonstrated ability to obtain external funding to support their program of research and scholarship, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. The successful applicant will be expected to supervise graduate research in Ph.D. programs, teach at all levels in the Earth Environment curriculum, and maintain an externally funded research program. We seek applicants whose research complement strengths in the Department and around the University. For more information about the Department, see
Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris reaches major health milestone two months after medical emergency
Paris has entered a rehabilitation facility following his August hospitalization, but his family is asking for help as he has
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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