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Louisiana health officials urge precautions after rare amoeba infections
The Louisiana Department of Health is urging people to take precautions after discovering 10 rare amoeba infections in the state since 2024.
Ben Roberts-Smith collaborates with gym business run by influencer that sold ‘war crimes’ pre-workout supplement
Zero Limits supplements is co-owned by right-wing podcaster and fitness coach Chris Katelaris, also known as ‘Big Chocky’
Portland burglar sentenced to 7 years for apartment building, business break-ins
A Portland man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for a string of burglaries at several apartment buildings and businesses.
FMOL Health first in Louisiana to administer new immunotherapy for HPV-related respiratory disease
Treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is a series of four shots over 12 weeks
‘The Blind Barista isn’t finished’: Community rallies around local business following theft
After her SUV, coffee trailer and inventory were stolen, The Blind Barista is receiving an outpouring of community support as she works to rebuild her mobile coffee shop.
UConn women’s basketball lands commitment from five-star Sydney Savoury
UConn, Geno Auriemma land first recruit in class of 2027 as Michigan native Sydney Savoury commits to Huskies.
Watch Elder linebacker Brayden Tepe sack Springboro’s Max Miller
Elder linebacker Brayden Tepe sacks Springboro’s Max Miller in the Week 12 playoff game on Friday, Nov. 6.
DOJ moves to dismiss its lawsuit demanding California set aside ballots
The request to dismiss the case comes days after Republicans' significant losses in the midterm elections
Virginia Menhaden Fishery Welcomes VIMS Dean Derek Aday's Call for Science to Guide Chesapeake Bay Decisions
REEDVILLE, VA / ACCESS Newswire / November 6, 2026 / Dr. Derek Aday, director and dean of William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Batten...
Quincy University students to complete in business pitch contest
QUINCY, Ill.— Quincy University students are preparing to put their entrepreneurial skills to the test as they compete for thousands of dollars in prize money.
After nearly 2 years sober, Kansas City man loses truck and his business
After nearly two years of sobriety and hard work rebuilding his life, Michael Edwards was finally turning his dreams into reality.
Vacant River North antique shop hit with foreclosure suit
The default is the latest example of a loan coming due before the property has had a chance to recover lost value from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal trade officials say a Vancouver-based credit card processor misleads customers into costly contracts
A proposed settlement between the Federal Trade Commission and Riverside Payments, including affiliate Cascade Equipment Leasing, would send $600k to potentially hundreds of Pacific Northwest companies.
Family of Wichita business owner to relocate to Mexico after removal order
Supporters say they will continue fundraising to help the family.
Young business owners to take center stage at the 4th Annual Kids Entrepreneur Market
POCATELLO — More than 100 young vendors will sell products they created, built and marketed themselves Friday, Nov. 20, at the fourth annual Kids Entrepreneur Market in Pocatello.
Robbie Avila blocked from playing Saint Louis opener by College Sports Commission, despite court order
The CSC is arguing a state judge can't overrule Saint Louis' roster limits.
NCAA secures win in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Federal appeals court judges handed the NCAA a significant victory in its struggle to implement a new five-year eligibility ruling Friday, though the win does nothing to tamp down dozens of similar lawsuits playing out in state courts across the country.
Redfin appoints GM to restart multifamily rentals business
Andy Swanton, an Opendoor exec and former Redfin VP, will “build the next version of rentals” at the company. Plus, Colorado’s IRES MLS adds operations pro.
Lawsuit Blames a School-Issued Chromebook for Student’s Mental Health Crisis
The Chromebook was used to get feedback from an AI chatbot about mental health concerns.
National health experts dissect election wins, effects on healthcare policy
A national health expert expects Democrats to quickly move to reverse Medicaid cuts passed in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and to restore Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, which led to millions of people losing health insurance coverage.
IRS expands Tax Pro Account to allow payments on behalf of business clients
The IRS has expanded the Tax Pro Account to allow authorized tax professionals to make certain payments on behalf of business clients, building on a series of recent enhancements to the online service.
iOS 27.3: New features, release date, more
This week, Apple released the first iOS 27.3 beta. The update includes multiple new features for iPhone users, including the...
Enquirer announces Nov. 6 athlete of the week winners
Cincinnati Enquirer readers made their choices for the Nov. 6 Beacon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athletes of the Week.
Dropbox Plans to Acquire Tigris Data, Unveils DBX Agent Cloud
Planned acquisition will accelerate Dropbox’s expansion into AI infrastructure for companies and developers; new AI capabilities have already rolled out to more than 70,000 teams SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 6, 2026– Dropbox, Inc. has announced plans to acquire Tigris Data Inc., a globally distributed object storage platform built for AI workloads, to accelerate its expansion into AI […]
Two incoming lawmakers plan to defend health equity from Trump administration cuts
Two newly elected lawmakers with science backgrounds hope to push back against Trump administration cuts to health equity programs.
Two incoming lawmakers plan to defend health equity from Trump administration cuts
Two newly elected lawmakers with science backgrounds hope to push back against Trump administration cuts to health equity programs.
State shuts struggling Western Pa. hospital rescued by Tenor Health, but officials say its NEPA hospitals aren't affected
The state revoked the operating license from Sharon Regional Hospital, Tenor Health Foundation’s first acquisition in Western Pennsylvania. Local leadership and the health department reassured the community that Tenor’s NEPA hospitals, which operate under the Commonwealth Health umbrella, will be unaffected by what happened at Sharon.
ESPN Warns Talent About Insider Betting on Prediction Markets
The guidelines were sent to on-camera talent at the end of October.
Amazon buys Loudoun property for $100M, plans data center
Amazon has spent nearly $100 million to acquire a 23-acre property in Loudoun County where it plans to build a 100-foot-tall data center.
Campbell hosts Harnett business leaders for economic update
Photo by Campbell University Harnett County has grown more than 27% over the last 15 years and is on the cusp of significant growth in the business sector as well. Campbell University recently hosted the 2026 Harnett County Economic Development Update; this was the university's third year in a row hosting the event. The annual event invites elected officials, business leaders and stakeholders from Harnett and its neighboring counties to share updates on new projects, economic trends and announcements from the previous year. Campbell’s continued involvement is part of its five-year Strategic Plan, launched earlier this year, which lists “community impact” as one of its four main objectives. “Every place I have ever worked, the university has been viewed by its surrounding community and region as an asset to economic development, as an inducement to business and industry and as a driver of innovation. It has been seen as the indispensable partner for growth,” Campbell President Dr. William M. Downs told the group of about 200 in attendance. “We ask that you save us a seat at your table when you are dreaming big about the future of this county and beyond. Campbell University is open for business, and we’d like to do business with you.”In addition to Campbell, Harnett is home to Harnett County Schools and its Career & Technical Education programs and a satellite campus of Central Carolina Community College, home of the Eugene Moore Manufacturing & Biotech Solutions Center (the largest training facility in the state). Stephen Barrington, Harnett County Economic Development director, shared the county’s latest initiatives, focus areas and opportunities in economic development. He lauded Campbell and the county’s strong educational and training infrastructure for training the area’s current and future workforce.“Workforce is at the top of the list when we talk about economic development,” Barrington said in a press release. “Work and skill-ready talent remains at the top of the list [of assets in Harnett County]. We’re extremely grateful for the education and training of our students for the next generation.”One big project landed in September when Harnett County was awarded a $500,000 Build Ready Sites grant from the North Carolina Railroad Company to advance a rail-served industrial site. The investment will help prepare the property for future development and strengthen Harnett County’s ability to compete for rail-served projects. The funding will support Byrd Industrial Site B, an 83-acre site with 58 developable acres within the Byrd Industrial Sites in Lillington.Harnett County is also actively working with Samet Corp. is actively working with Samet Corp. on the development of a 175,500-square-foot speculative industrial building to stimulate economic development.Featured speaker was Ted Abernathy, founding and managing partner of Economic Leadership, a small group of data, strategy and best-practice policy experts that work with companies, foundations and business organizations to analyze competitiveness, develop strategy, support leadership, tune communications and reimagine the future.Abernathy lauded Harnett County’s proximity to one of the fastest-growing and most business-friendly regions in the country — the Research Triangle and Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area — and said Harnett needs to attract more businesses that offer higher-paying jobs to compete. “The quality of the jobs you attract is one of the challenges for you as you go forward,” Abernathy said in a press release. “You need more high-paying jobs. A big chunk of the population here is making $25 to $50 an hour, which is good. But where you’re really weak is this high end. If you looked at Raleigh or Durham or Mecklenburg, that number would be a third of their jobs.”Learn more about Harnett County Economic Development and current projects happening at harnettedc.org.
Bernhard Capital closes $1B deal for Bowman Consulting
Bernhard Capital Partners has completed its approximately $1 billion all-cash acquisition of Bowman Consulting Group, making the national engineering services firm privately held and ending its Nasdaq listing. The deal combines Bowman’s technical capabilities, established client relationships and national reach with Bernhard’s industry expertise and track record of growing infrastructure services businesses. The companies plan […]
Before the White House, Susie Wiles built political ties in Northeast Florida
Before Susie Wiles became a nationally known Republican strategist, she built a career in Northeast Florida, working behind the scenes for Jacksonville mayors and developing ties to the region’s political and environmental issues.
Russell Brand’s predatory nature an open secret in entertainment industry
Bosses at BBC and Channel 4, where the comedian’s celebrity was built, are facing awkward questions about anything they may have known about his behaviour
Arizona Fall League: Arizona Diamondbacks Report and update
While spring training gets all the hype when it comes to baseball in Arizona, locals know that the Arizona Fall League is where the true baseball joy is to be found. The weather is typically much more conducive to spectating, and while Cactus League prices are barely indistinguishable from a regular season game, basically the […]
Ex-NBA player Ed Davis to plead guilty in sports betting case
Former NBA player Ed Davis is expected to change his plea to guilty in his federal sport betting case, according a court docket entry filed on Friday.
Health Equity & Access Weekly Roundup: November 6, 2026
This week in health equity and access: Medicaid cuts; mailed FIT outreach; EEOC pregnancy rules; GLP-1 Bridge access; and 2027 policy shifts.
Felicity Porter is messy, earnest and a little cringe. Her Gen Z fans are here for it.
For all her quirks and flaws and rash decisions, Felicity keeps learning to trust herself. It’s another reason Gen Z viewers feel connected to her.
Control the Glowing Apple Logo on Your New MacBook Pro
Once a common sight in lecture theaters and coffee shops everywhere, the glowing emblem of an Apple logo featured on the lids of many Mac laptops launched in the early 2000s. In a nice touch, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays bring back the much-loved logo. It's lit up whenever the Mac is awake, and it automatically dims or brightens based on your screen's brightness level and the ambient light in the room.
Gopher MBB Star Loses to NCAA in Court; Now What?
A federal appeals court ruled Friday in the eligibility lawsuit that the Minnesota Gophers hoped would bring back Cade Tyson. So, now what?
Ohio Gov.-elect Amy Acton urged to address LGBTQ+ health
Ohio has elected a new governor. Now Equitas Health is calling on Amy Acton to prioritize HIV prevention, address LGBTQ+ health disparities, and ensure the people most affected have a voice in her administration.
Artist pulls popular screensaver from Roku OS because of Fox acquisition
Developer: “I can’t be part of the Fox world.”...
Florida’s first out trans official champions farmworkers
Quinnie Perez tells The Advocate how she found her way from retreating after an assault to running for office.
Akron business owner rebuilding her life after house fire
Danielle Williams, a local business owner who recently lost her home in a fire, is rebuilding her life with the help of her community.
Hozy for PS5, Xbox Series launches November 9
Cozy renovation and cleaning game Hozy will launch for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series on November 9, publisher tinyBuild and developer Come On Games announced.
Investors settle with KPMG over Silicon Valley Bank collapse
Investors involved in a class action lawsuit over the 2023 collapse of Silicon Valley Bank have reached a $224.5 million settlement with external auditor KPMG, Norway’s sovereign wealth fund said on…
Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated
The Indianapolis Colts and Josh Downs appear to be heading toward a near-certain split. It hasn’t happened yet, though, and the clock is ticking toward the Tuesday, Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline. Downs is in the last year of his contract, making him an obvious trade candidate for a rebuilding Colts team. He has also […] The post Colts’ Josh Downs Gets Major Trade Update From Sports Illustrated appeared first on HEAVY.
‘Minimal look, maximal politics’: how the black T-shirt became a political weapon
Worn by Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, Andy Burnham and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fashion experts say the look radiates authority and no-nonsense masculinity
Bengals rule out one player for Sunday's game in Madrid
Safety Kyle Dugger is the only player the Bengals ruled out for Sunday's game in Madrid.
Science Behind the Forecast: The cloud that can look like a UFO
Every week WAVE 3 meteorologist Tawana Andrew breaks down what we know and what we don't about the climate and weather here in Louisville.
Whoa, I Missed It! Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver, When IP Backfires, and More Big Content Moves
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Over these last few months, the entertainment business story landscape revolved around Skydance (and their merger) and Netflix (and their leadership shakeup). I don’t even want to scan my archives to see how many times I wrote about just those two companies over the last six months or so, let alone how many times they demanded their own article. Oh, how I long for June, when I could avoid them and write about other mergers and acquisitions (Comcast and NBCUniversal; Fox buying Roku). Well, not really, but you know what I mean. That focus on just two companies meant I ignored a lot of fun and, more importantly, important stories. So, it’s also time for another “Whoa, I Missed It” article. These are stories I wish I had written about, but aren’t exactly current events anymore. And there are a lot of them! Fifteen stories in all, including a very important merger that I didn’t write about, my word of warning about the IP deluge, how “genre” TV is making a big comeback, Netflix’s latest smart acquisition (and a licensing divorce), Disney and HBO’s recent TV show buys (and what they say about reboots on TV), a big cable merger, Amazon’s new bundle, social media censorship, and a lot more. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Buy, Sell or Hold the Latest Content Development and Licensing in 2026!!! Content is king. I’ve written that before, and I believe in it now more than ever. If I had to quantify it, and I have, I put it at about 50% of the fate of any given media company, be they streamer, network, bundler, studio or social platform. This is a hits-driven business, and, as I like to do about every so often, it’s time to check in on the latest content moves. These content shifts on their own aren’t usually enough to be the “most important story” of a week, but if you add them up, you can see the content landscape shifting. The stories also fell into two natural buckets: licensing deals and IP moves. Plus, I’ll offer my “buy, sell or hold” rating for whether I think the deal is smart for a given side. Let’s dive right in. Disney Starts Licensing the Household Silver Disney is starting to license their core brands to Netflix. Quietly, over the last couple of years, Disney had rented some 20th Century [Fox] shows and films to Netflix, but until now, the core brands had escaped that fate. Now? At least some Pixar films will make it to Disney (including Elio) and some Disney+ Originals (like Percy Jackson and the Olympians). Here’s my rating for each company: Disney: Sell. One is tempted to say Disney has started licensing the “crown jewels”, but I don’t think we see that yet. I’d call this the “family silver” instead, which isn’t quite as valuable. That said, Disney’s new CEO clearly is focused on shoring up the company’s profitability, and that means licensing deals, even at the expense of Disney+ exclusivity. This could also help bring eyeballs to Percy Jackson for the upcoming season, a similar benefit to “dual casting” this show, which I also think Disney should do. Still, in the long run, I’d protect the core brands more. Netflix: Buy. This is a smart move, assuming the price is right, and I’d bet it is. (Netflix’s content licensing teams are some of the best in the industry.) Of course, this is another data point that Netflix is moving away from making their own films and relying on licensing instead. That has downsides—they’ll always end up renting—but if you’re buying Disney content, that’s a good move. Prime Video Buys More Live Events Amazon’s Prime Video/MGM Studios keeps purchasing live events, including the Emmys (which I wrote about here) and some regional sporting rights. These bolster their NFL, NBA and Academy of Country Music Awards licensing deals. My theory here is that Prime Video knows that they can sell the advertising for more on live events than on their massive acquired/original inventory of shows and films. (As I’ve been showing with Reelgood’s data, they have a LOT more shows and films than other streamers.) Advertisers want live, engaged viewers, since they’re a lot more likely to be real. Prime Video: Hold. I like Amazon’s focus on live events, but it remains tough to evaluate this company, er, business unit, since we don’t know anything about their financials. Yes, Amazon’s CEO recently released a very carefully worded statement about Prime Video, claiming profitability, but we don’t know by how much by when. (It’s also not audited by third parties, so we have to take it with another grain of salt.) Plus, given that Amazon increased the price of the Emmys by about a third, they also likely overpaid. (Maybe that’s why they’re barely profitable, allegedly.) But also, I think they know they need to dominate live TV, and that’s a smart strategy! So I’m torn, but lean towards calling this a smart move. The Emmys: Definitely sell! I mentioned this in my “Streaming Bonus Content” article, but I really, really, really, really do NOT like this move for the Emmys. Chasing short term dollars over long term awareness is not a smart move. To reach the widest audience, the “dual-cast” format—meaning broadcast and streaming—just reaches more people. Skydance Takes Its Animation Back This is the story that made me want to write a “let’s catch up on content” column in the first place. Specifically, Skydance and Netflix have ended their animated film output deal. It’s not huge, since really, what film has Skydance Animation made that’s broken out? But strategically, it shows you how Skydance is positioning their company. Skydance Animation: Hold. Again, I still need to see Skydance Animation put out a hit or two before I can judge this as a smart move. The other worry for Skydance is they have a lot of overlapping animation houses now, and that’s going to end at some point. Still, if John Lasseter can regain his animation mojo—and his track record has been mixed at Skydance, ignoring his other issues—this could be a powerful point for Paramount. Netflix: Hold (put your films in theaters). Right now, with the Dan Lin upheaval and Peter Rice coming in, we don’t really know what Netflix’s plans for theaters versus straight-to-streaming films are. So I need to see what new films (if any) they buy/rent/produce to replace the Skydance flicks, but it will probably be a smarter investment of capital, since the straight-to-streaming films have just failed to break out, outside of one major example. Theaters: Buy! They do look like they’re gonna end up with more inventory based on the Skydance move, and now Netflix putting four to five films in theaters per year. For example, Netflix confirmed that KPop Demon Hunters 2 will come to theaters, and that’s going to be a smash. Disney+’s Reboot Future So those were the major licensing news stories, and now we get to the IP-related updates. Obviously, I’m generally pro-IP in content development. But that’s not some iron law; not all IP hits equally. Get ready for Entertainment Nuance Guy. And let’s start with a big worry. Scanning the news stories, Disney has three reboots on their lineup between ABC, Hulu and Disney+: Coach (on ABC), The X-Files and Glee. So are reboots as immune to failure as IP? We’re just getting started with this issue, but the rest is for paid subscribers of the Entertainment Strategy Guy, so if you’d like to find out about… Why I’m skeptical about some upcoming genre and IP plays… How Skydance’s merger closing unlocked Paramount and HBO… The focus on “genre” across the streamers and studios… Some big creators leave Netflix… Netflix’s horror TV show licensing play (and what they should have done instead)… A huge merger that I didn’t write about... Whether or not we’ll see a major film tax credit… Amazon’s new megabundle of streamers… And (somehow) more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support.
Confirmed Sevilla and Alavés line-ups for LALIGA matchweek 12
Sevilla and Alavés have announced their confirmed lineups for Matchday 12 of LALIGA. Luis García Plaza's starting XI features some changes. He heads into the match without Miguel Sierra and Marcao (...
Want to have a better chat? Scientists say the secret is ‘pink noise’
The most enjoyable conversations strike a balance between exploring a topic and pulling in fresh ideas, study finds
Lawsuits challenge Money Out of Politics ballot measure on First Amendment grounds
Two lawsuits have been filed against Proposal 2, the “Michiganders for Money Out of Politics” ballot measure that passed on Tuesday with over 80% of the vote, arguing it violates the First Amendment.
Healthcare Dealmakers—Chicago's $11B hospital merger, another health system ASC deal and more
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are in no short supply as providers, health tech companies, payers and other industry players look to expand their businesses and gain a competitive edge. | Kaiser Permanente's next regional health system acquisition, Redesign Health's merger with Sheba Medical Center's innovation arm and more merger and acquisition news from a busy October.
Stray Kids Label JYP Entertainment Brings Lawsuit Over 'Stolen' Song
Stray Kids label JYP Entertainment filed a lawsuit against a DIY distributor for allegedly uploading a pirated recording by HAN to streaming services.
Small-Business Owners Can Get a Free Crash Course on AI From Google and TikTok. Here's How
If you want to learn how to use AI to build an online presence or reach more customers, consider watching this upcoming seminar.
Ingersoll Rand Expands Life Sciences Solutions with Acquisition of IVEK Corporation
Expands life sciences portfolio through expertise in key precision pump technologies and solutions, adding approximately $40 million in annual revenue…
Acres partners with ‘The Builder’s Daily’
Fayetteville-based land data platform Acres.com recently reached a data integration partnership with a news and information platform of HousingWire. The platform, “The Builder’s Daily,” is focused on the residential construction,...
Basic City Celebrates One Decade of Business
When the Lanman brothers founded Basic City Brewing Co. in Waynesboro ten years ago, Alana Hollister-Bates was there. A Waynesboro native, Hollister-Bates had already put a decade of service into building Crozet Pizza, then joined Dr. Ho’s Humble Pie as it navigated an expansion of its exceptionally busy North Garden restaurant. “We have come very
Fox completes acquisition of streaming giant Roku
Fox announced the completion of its deal to acquire streaming platform Roku, which the company expects will expand opportunities to serve audiences and partners.
Baltimore officially acquires Jacoby Brissett
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett was traded to the Ravens Friday with multiple Day 3 picks involved
Cook County Department of Public Health Awards $475,000 to Expand Youth Mental Health Programs in Four Suburban Communities - Cook County Department of Public Health
Today, Cook County Department of Public Health launched Building Healthier Communities 2030, suburban Cook County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. The plan was announced together with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Department of Public Health, community organizations, healthcare providers and cross-sector partners. Building Healthier Communities 2030 serves as both a collective vision and a practical roadmap that will guide public health efforts across suburban Cook County through 2030.The plan aligns with President Preckwinkle's Policy Roadmap and reflects a shared commitment to advancing health equity through coordinated, community-informed action.
Chicago Bears release statement about latest stadium update
It sounds like the Bears are considering a path toward building a stadium in Arlington Heights or Chicago rather than Indiana.
Discord is about to get way, way faster on your Android phone
A new Discord update built on Rust is substantially reducing the amount of RAM it uses, leading to significantly faster loading times
Woodside Health acquires The Hills Medical Portfolio in West Lake Hills
Woodside Health acquired The Hills Medical Portfolio, a two-building healthcare real estate property on Bee Cave Road in West Lake Hills.
Louisiana got $200M to shore up rural health care. Hospitals question how it’s being spent.
“The rural hospitals were deeply disappointed with the amounts that we got from the Rural Transformation grants,” said Paul Mathews, CEO of Hardtner Medical Center in La Salle Parish.
NIST Tests AI Tool to Map Building Interiors for First Responders
Nov. 6, 2026 — When a disaster strikes outdoors, first responders are able to capture data from a variety of sources to adequately prepare their response. Satellite imagery, GIS, GPS, and drones all provide the ability to gather information about the scene. However, when a disaster happens indoors, none of those capabilities carry over. The […]
OpenAI CFO says the midterms 'didn't dramatically change' IPO plans
OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar said the company will work to continue "to build trust" with communities where it builds data centers.
Quiet Revolt Media Group Launches New Connected Media and Entertainment Production Ecosystem
Aiming to be a home for world-class storytelling, the company brings together high-end production, distribution, live cultural touchpoints, and original IP incubation, with an active slate of projects covering food, travel, music, lifestyle, and more
St. Louis Cardinals Promote From Within For New General Manager
The St. Louis Cardinals have promoted 34-year-old Rob Cerfolio to general manager.
East St. Louis' Reece Shanklin voted USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Playmaker of the Week
East St. Louis quarterback Reece Shanklin totaled five touchdowns to win USA TODAY's Super 25 Playmaker of the Week.
Apple Says More Than 100,000 Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo, Here's What's Still Missing
Apple today announced that more than 100,000 apps have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, released two weeks ago. We confirmed that this figure refers to apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later, meaning these apps fill the full width of the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays and have vertical controls in the status bar.
In brief: Putting the squeeze on gene-editing techniques
Xiaojun “Lance” Lian, associate professor of biomedical engineering and of biology at Penn State, alongside biomedical engineering doctoral candidate Tahir Haideri contributed to a paper recently published in Matter. The research, led by scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), introduced a physical system that squeezes cells, temporarily loosening the DNA inside and making space for gene-editing tools to reach the target genes. The team said this is an improvement upon previous approaches because it enables a better yield of cell reprogramming, when researchers can coax one cell type to turn into another cell type. Lian and Haideri supported the research by guiding the molecular engineering of reprogramming cells from one type to another, building on their prior work improving how gene-editing tools are delivered to the cell’s genetic material. Editor’s note: The full article describing this work can be found on the UCLA news site.
How Investors Are Reacting To Accel Entertainment (ACEL) Earnings Beat
Accel Entertainment reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$363.56 million and net income of US$20.57 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations at US$0.25. The company also highlighted continued geographic moves, including Chicago licenses and a new Wyoming business. The mix of higher reported earnings and fresh market entries, including Chicago and Wyoming while exiting West Virginia, shows Accel Entertainment pressing its distributed gaming model into new regions even...
U.S. attorney who oversaw centerpiece of Trump’s revenge campaign resigns
Reding Quiñones had overseen a centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign, the so-called grand conspiracy inquiry of Obama-era officials.
Green Bay Packers get intriguing trade suggestion ahead of Patriots matchup
The Green Bay Packers have been linked to an unexpected trade target ahead of their upcoming matchup with the New England Patriots. With the NFL trade deadline nearing, Sports Illustrated’s Jacob Westendorf has suggested that Green Bay explore a deal for Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore. Barmore, 27, is under a four-year, $84 million contract [...]
New Animal Health and Food Safety Lab Opens in California’s Central Valley
A new $108 million animal health laboratory in Turlock, run by UC Davis and CDFA, will help California farmers and veterinarians detect potentially dangerous animal diseases more quickly.
GAME THREAD: RV Marquette vs Detroit Mercy
The Golden Eagles look to remain undefeated in regular season games at the McGuire Center when the Titans come to town.
Taiwan to close representative office in Papua New Guinea, blames China
Amid the fallout, Taiwan says it will stop purchases of liquefied natural gas from Port Moresby.
Could potential AI clones of GTA VI force a quicker official port?
A former Rockstar tech director thinks the developer is facing new time pressures.
How To Play GTA 6 Early And Before Release Day
You can play GTA 6 early before its official release day and we’re going to be showing you how. This is a legitimate guide that many gamers have used on their XBOX and PS5 consoles for somet…
Democrats won big in Ohio on working-class issues. Can they deliver?
Historians and political scientists say that framing the wins as ‘Ohio’s working class has come home’ is too simple
Winter Guide 2026: A Look Back At Littleton’s Snow Train
Over the years, many have enjoyed the outdoor recreational offerings of the Littleton area during the winter months. Visitors flock to Main Street in summer and leaf season, yet the
Winter Guide 2026: Featured Events For Family Fun Throughout The Winter
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Winter Guide 2026: Find Something New In St. Johnsbury
Have you been to St. Johnsbury lately? What you find might surprise you! The town has seen a renaissance of entrepreneurship in the last handful of years, which—along with new
Winter Guide 2026: Don’t Just Visit The Kingdom, Live It
There is something a little funny about living in a place people drive hundreds of miles to experience. Visitors arrive in the Kingdom with itineraries, dinner reservations, and a fierce
Tribal leaders scramble as OMB sets Friday afternoon deadline for grant-rule consultations
Tribal leaders and Native advocacy organizations face a 2 p.m. ET deadline Friday to register for consultations on federal grant changes that Native organizations warn could disrupt funding across Indian Country. The proposed revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations would change rules governing administrative requirements, cost principles and audits for federal […]
This gen’s top 10 PlayStation Studios games
As we near the six-year anniversary of the PS5, we thought we’d dive into our estimates for the top-grossing PlayStation Studios games since the start of the gen. Together, the 10 games we’re covering today have generated over $6.5 billion across PlayStation (84.7%), Steam (14.1%), and Xbox (1.2% via just Helldivers 2). Let’s have a look at the top 10. Spidey and Kratos sequels take the top two spots God of War Ragnarok takes the top spot with $1.4B in revenue via 21.6M copies – 20.1M on PlayStation (75.2% via PS5) and the rest on Steam. Around 27.5% of the copies sold on PlayStation were physical. It’s another PlayStation evergreen seller, too. This year, Ragnarok has already sold 1.1M copies, generating $60M (68% on PlayStation), outperforming new 2026 titles like Gears of War E-Day and Saros. Overall, our estimates show that Ragnarok has been accessed by 6.7M PlayStation Plus players (it was added to the Extra tier about two years ago). So it’s performed that well this year despite subscription cannibalisation. That’s the pull of God of War IP. And that Bautista series on Amazon is going to be massive - bigger than Fallout, I reckon. Next up is Spider-Man 2 with $1.3B across PS5 (over $1.2B) and Steam (nearly $70M). Spider-Man 2 has sold over 19.1M copies overall, so it should pass 20M early next year. Spider-Man 2 is an evergreen title that always spikes around the holidays (mostly concentrated around Christmas week): In December 2023, it sold 2.1M copies, up 20% from November 2023 (the month after release) In December 2024, Spider-Man 2 sold 460K copies (natural decay), up 60% from November 2024. Despite the Steam version launching in January 2025, it still sold more copies – and made more revenue – the month before. In December 2025, it sold 328K copies, up 30% from November 2025. This year’s December and Christmas will be somewhat limited by Spidey’s February 2026 addition to PS+ Extra, where 6.3M people accessed it for the first time. While subscription inclusions always cannibalise premium revenues to some extent, Spider-Man 2 did manage to sell 578K copies in August 2026 – the most its sold since Q1 2024, following hype from the Spider-Man Brand New Day movie. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe God of War Ragnarok and Spider-Man 2 continue to be huge evergreen tentpoles for Sony. Together, both titles have sold 3.4M this year (2.3M for Spidey and 1.1M for Ragnarok), generating a combined $172.9M ($115.8M for Spidey and $57.1M for Ragnarok). Again, some premium games would take a leaf out of Kratos’ book (not Spidey’s!) and would kill for these numbers in year 1. And we can see why Sony wants to take a leaf from Steam’s book, killing physical to get higher margins from catalogue sales, ensuring they get their cut, and having more control over supply and demand (and pricing for their first-party titles). Hot rods, hellpods, and horizons Gran Turismo 7 takes #3 this generation with $841.9M in revenue via 12.7M copies sold. For more info on GT7, you can check out our write-up from earlier this week. Around 1.1M people have already played GT7 this month, less than six days in. Next up – at #4 – is the first second-party game on this list. Helldivers 2 has generated $786.3M via 23M copies sold across Steam (66.1% of the copies), PS5 (25.7%), and the 1.5-year-later Xbox port (8.3%). And there are plenty of players very dedicated to the Super Earth cause, as over 4M folks have played Helldivers 2 for over 100 hours, while 462K played for over 500 hours. That dedication to democracy is pretty topical… Anyway, Helldivers 2 still attracts about 700K players per day (more if there’s a significant update), and its August addition to PlayStation Plus Extra has led to 1.6M new players overall. This year, Helldivers 2 has sold over 2.5M copies, generating $81.1M in revenue. It’s another evergreen hit for Sony, and draws in engagement numbers similar to Arc Raiders. The Helldivers 2 model, in my opinion, should be the way PlayStation approaches its live-service and second-party releases. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Horizon Forbidden West rounds off the first half of the top 10, generating $485.8M. That said, PlayStation completely stifled Horizon Forbidden West’s revenue by adding it to PlayStation Plus way too early (one year after launch). You can see the revenue drop-off clearly in our platform: As you can see: Forbidden West was still a healthy catalogue earner right before it was added to PS+ Extra, making about $1.23M a week on PlayStation across late 2022 and into January 2023. After it was added to Extra_, Forbidden West_’s weekly revenue halved to around $610K, basically overnight. Excluding launch month, Horizon Forbidden West generated about $67.2M on PlayStation in the period before the PS Plus addition. In the same period after it joined the service, that fell to $28.1M, a 58% drop. So, PlayStation didn’t trade a little bit of premium revenue for subscriber value here. It gave up well over half of it, and it cut momentum instantly for one of its premier franchises. Could you imagine the kind of cannibalisation if it launched day in date on Extra? Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe And the cannibalisation wasn’t a temporary blip that bounced back once the game left the service in September 2024. By then, 19 months on PS Plus had already hoovered up most of the install base that would have bought it, so there was barely a premium audience left to monetise. PlayStation even added it back to PS Plus on October 21 this year, and sure enough, weekly revenue dropped again (by around a third); though, the numbers are small now that Forbidden West is nearly four years old. Worth the trade-off. The usual suspects, platformers, and an Asia-driven second-party hit As for the rest of the list: Ghost of Yotei has now generated $410.1M via 5.5M copies on PS5. Yotei popped off a bit a few weeks ago due to a content update, which we covered here. The Last of Part Us I, a remake that we covered here, has generated $341.3M in revenue (67.2% via PlayStation) via 6.4M copies. It was also added to PS+ Extra about two years after launch, where 7.8M people accessed it for the first time. Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart has made $334.9M (93.6% via PlayStation 5). It’s now passed 5M copies sold overall. It’s sold 250K copies this year, generating $13.5M in revenue. Time for another Ratchet? Stellar Blade has generated $316.9M via PS5 (59.7%) and Steam (40.3%). However, the share of Stellar Blade’s 5.4M copies sold is far closer (50.4% on PlayStation, 49.6% on Steam) – despite the Steam version releasing a year later. China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong account for 48% of Steam copies and 35% of PlayStation copies (about 41% overall). These markets are regionally priced lower than others, hence the difference. Astro Bot rounds out the top 10 with $292.6M in revenue via over 4.7M copies sold. We covered Astro’s recent performance here, covering how Astro Bot is another evergreen seller and has been a hit with families. Want more free estimates and insights in your inbox twice a week? Subscribe below! Subscribe Even these bottom five games have generated a combined $281.7M this year in catalogue sales. PlayStation wants those numbers to be bigger in the coming years, which is one of the reasons it’s killing the disc (alongside the better margins it and publishers get through digital). No more used discs means more D2C revenue for PlayStation. On that note, we recently chatted to the New York Times again about PlayStation’s digital future, so keep your eyes peeled for that! The last word Reply to this email – or reach out here – if you have any feedback for the newsletter – or want to request a game for us to cover. Want to see why these companies (and many others) are subscribed to Alinea? Get a free platform trial! [Alinea Analytics boasts the most accurate PC and console estimates in the business. 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