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The puppy-sized bats of Madagascar are shrinking
They aren't interested in blood, just fruit.
Scientists Discovered Shape-Shifting DNA That Birthed Some of the Smartest Creatures in the World
Over evolutionary time, segments of cephalopod DNA were rearranged over and over into something highly adaptable and highly intelligent.
Political information increasingly comes from pop culture, outside of partisan silos but where male creators – and sometimes misogyny
Younger Americans’ pop culture favorites have multipartisan appeal, but male creators dominate the list of top influencers, podcasters and comedians.
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation was not established.
Street artist Barry McGee brings color and community to Jeffrey Deitch
Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.
Cash for coverage becomes workplace insurance option
Employer defined premium contributions are gaining popularity as ACA premiums spike.
Photo Essay: College of Science and Engineering Research Showcase
Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Jess Visaya and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Dorette Pirie show off their soft robots. The robots are made to mimic worms, whose bodies bunch up before extending to propel themselves forward. The robots use pneumatic actuators to make linear movement outwards. Visaya and Pirie set up two of their worms with syringes attached to tubing which was then threaded through the end cap into the worms. Visitors to their station were encouraged to race the two worms by pumping the attached syringes. Third-year Biochemistry major Ira Evetts worked in Dr. Christopher Whidbey’s lab studying the vaginal microbiome, in an attempt to better understand the different microbes that build it up and how it affects health outcomes. Evetts’ research was specifically focused on lactobacillus iners, one of several bacteria naturally present in a healthy vaginal microbiome, and methylation systems. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major John Diesko Boehm and Fourth-Year Mechanical Engineering major Ian Agopsowicz hold up their “DAQMobile.” They built their project, a modified RC kit car, to help teach mechanical engineers about circuits and electrical design through real-world application. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Ben Murphy holds up his mole crab and crawfish-inspired burrower. Murphy wanted to imitate the motion of a crab’s legs through robotics, with the primary goal to “turn the rotation of one motor into four alternating legs that would successfully displace soil.” Murphy was inspired by works that take inspiration from the natural world, and he found mole crabs particularly interesting. Although a mole crab is at an advantage with its burrowing being underwater, thus the sand being fluidized and easier to displace, Murphy’s machine is able to successfully burrow three centimeters into the ground. Second-year Mechanical Engineering major and Physics major Arabelle Miller shows off her rubber gripper, inspired by kirigami and origami. She took a piece of rubber and strategically cut slits into it to make it fold the way she needed, then glued googly eyes to the front. The gripper is able to hold up to 38 times its weight, or 226 grams. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Joonseong Park talked about how his project took an unused and broken 3-D printer and transformed it into a testing platform for soft robotic grippers. The former-printer was reprogrammed and had its extruder part modified to be a mount for the grippers. Park shows off some of the other grippers that can be attached to the testing platform. Park classified grippers into two large categories. The first set of grippers is designed to deal with small delicate objects with great precision, and the second is made to lift heavy or large objects. Third-year Mechanical Engineering major Jiashuo Liu set out with a goal to deploy free open-source AI models to pre-existing robots to integrate object recognition and retrieval and command. The models are used to process the data received from the robots’ cameras in order to detect certain objects and their locations. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Cole Purohit focused on agricultural automation of raspberry picking. His project utilizes kirigami to make grippers to close around a raspberry when the two ends are pulled. “Nobody wants to eat a squished raspberry,” Purohit said. Fourth-Year Biochemistry major Mariel Nolan’s project focused on bacteria and proteins within the bacteria whose functions are unknown. Nolan’s research is finding a way to isolate those proteins with the ultimate goal of determining their functions. Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Kai Boydon and Fourth-year Mechanical Engineering major Evan Nguyen show off their project, which uses custom extensors to help with the rehabilitation of stroke patients. They compared their project to a “party-popper” in the way it unfurls itself when placed under a patient’s fingers, helping the stroke patient rehabilitate finger movement. Boydon shows off the testing rig built for their project. It works as a mount for their extensor, as a way to test against resistance. Their program inflates the extensor through an air pump, which then makes the extensor push against the bed whilst an arduino calculates the force created and air pressure associated with the force. Navigate Left Navigate Right
Tony Berlant dead: Artist known for metal collages, Kate Berlant's dad
Tony Berlant, a seminal influence in the West Coast Pop Art movement of the 1960s who was known as a 'painterly collage artist' with a penchant for working with tin, has died. He was 85.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by...
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft shares popped more than five percent Wednesday afternoon after it reported better than expected revenue and profit, fueled by its Azure cloud computing division which grew by 48 percent in the September quarter.However, Google on Wednesday reported that revenue from its cloud division doubled to $30.7 billion during the quarter, bringing it closer to Microsoft's Azure revenue, which reached $33.2 billion in the same period.
Trump administration will allow pharmacies to make popular peptides
The Department of Health and Human Services will let small compounding pharmacies make six peptides that haven't been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. It may not be enough to meet demand.
Secondhand boom helps Malvern entrepreneur turn online resale business into storefront
The growing popularity of secondhand shopping is creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs, including a Malvern woman who is taking her resale business from online sales to a brick-and-mortar store.
From Business to Beluga Whales: Inside Briana Maltez’s Marine Biology Journey
Beneath the hum of filtration pumps and the rhythmic trickle of saltwater tanks, Briana Maltez is completely in her element. The Texas A&M University at Galveston marine biology major is following her lifelong love of animals—and that passion drives her pursuit for a second bachelor’s degree in a field that endlessly ignites her curiosity.As a native of nearby Sugar Land, Maltez did not initially set out toward coastal science. She initially earned a degree in agricultural business through the Texas A&M RELLIS campus in Bryan, but her subconscious fascination with ocean life grew into an unignorable question during her time there: What if? Photo courtesy of Briana MaltezThe query continued to plague her until a turning point came during a Florida trip to near the end of her first degree. Up-close encounters with marine life reignited a childhood dream and shifted her trajectory toward the sea. Yet, stepping into an entirely new field required a leap of faith. Faced with the daunting prospect of starting over, Maltez placed her trust in Texas A&M Galveston as the premier marine biology program in the state. Deciding that she would never feel satisfied unless she tried, she applied—finding the resolve to face the demanding science curriculum head-on.Any lingering doubts vanished during her first semester on the island campus. The close-knit campus environment and small class sizes allowed Maltez to build immediate connections with her professors and peers—a welcoming backdrop where her love for ocean stewardship could truly take root.“I instantly fell in love with the campus and the small classes,” Maltez recalled. “I was like, ‘Yep, I’m so happy I came here.'”Before long, Maltez found a second home inside the university’s Sea Life Facility. Designed to mirror complex, large-scale aquarium infrastructure on a manageable scale, the space offered Maltez a safe training ground to grow familiar with system maintenance and water chemistry under the tutelage of Sea Life Facility Manager Katie St. Clair. While tending to the tanks there, she grew especially fond of watching the facility’s resident clownfish breed and care for their clutches.“Katie definitely wants us to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience,” said Maltez. “So, it has been great having her help with getting pre-experience before doing it in the real world.”That hands-on experience quickly sparked a deeper interest in animal husbandry—the daily art of monitoring the animal’s diets, observing their behavior, and maintaining the aquarium’s overall health. Eager to turn those newfound practical skills into technical credentials, Maltez even earned certifications in life support systems and water quality management through Aquatic Animal Life Support Operators courses.Maltez’s passion soon extended beyond campus boundaries. During a summer study abroad program in South Caicos, Turks and Caicos, Maltez immersed herself in underwater field research. In addition to learning about local history and ecotourism impacts, she snorkeled daily, utilizing drones and hydrophones to record underwater bioacoustics and listen to the often-missed crackles of snapping shrimp, fish, and lobster larvae. Maltez at SeaWorld San AntonioPhoto courtesy of Briana Maltez“What you don’t realize is that there’s so many animals around you, but because they sense, you already, they run away,” Maltez explained. “I think that’s really cool to experience, because you don’t even think about that when you travel.”Yet, among all her academic adventures, a week-long course at SeaWorld San Antonio through MARB 302 stands out as a defining milestone. Camping on-site alongside fellow marine biology majors, Maltez gained behind-the-scenes access to professional veterinary and husbandry operations, building lasting friendships and even interacting with penguins in the snow.The undeniable highlight of the trip was face-to-face interaction with beluga whales. Having admired the titanic cetaceans for years, getting to learn directly from their trainers solidified her ultimate aspiration: to care for belugas and contribute to conservation research supporting wild populations in Alaska.“They are one of my favorite animals, and I had heard so much about them,” said Maltez. ”Getting to see them up close was an amazing experience.”When she is not analyzing marine environments, Maltez documents campus life through her camera lens. As a photographer for the Nautilus student newspaper, the Yell Leaders at Midnight Yell, and the Shark Scholars club, she brings the university’s passionate energy into sharp focus. With less than a year remaining until graduation, Maltez looks back on her decision to return to school with gratitude. Taking her journey one day at a time helped her push through demanding coursework, unlocking opportunities she once thought were out of reach. Today, Maltez stands as a compelling example of what happens when passion meets purpose: By trusting her drive and embracing every hands-on experience, she has transformed a second chance at college into an opportunity to dive into a career beneath the waves.
Popular Turlock café coming to Modesto, and first Drybar salon, among other businesses
The businesses are set to open early next year
Indian Premier League cricket surges with value and parity
The second most popular sport in the world is growing in value in India.
Heralded Arkansas freshman Abdou Toure signs with rapper Rod Wave's sports agency
Every now and then pop culture and sports collide. Rap superstar Rod Wave has been involved in sports for a few years now, and on Wednesday his agency announced a major move. It has signed Arkansas true freshman basketball star Abdou Toure. Rod Wave announced the signing on Instagram, hailing its deal with the Arkansas […]
Dog’s paw print found in a 3,700-year-old brick
Bronze Age workers thought it was still good enough to use.
Haven for Hope clinic to upgrade care with help of University Health
University Health approved funding to help a CentroMed clinic bounce back from a data breach and better serve the homeless population.
Pope Francis’ memoir, a dark romantasy and more new November paperbacks
Before the holiday shopping season, publishers are releasing a broad range of new paperbacks and exciting paperback reissues for every reader this month.
California pumpkin patch closes after E. coli puts 3 kids in ICU
A popular San Luis Obispo County pumpkin farm has voluntarily closed while health officials investigate five confirmed E. coli infections potentially linked to visits.
Ice Cube’s son says he hasn’t been asked yet to appear in the next “Friday” movie: ‘I will call mom’
O’Shea Jackson Jr. is still waiting to hear from his pops or management about “Last Friday.”
Grichuk Could Give Giants Needed Power Against Lefties
Randal Grichuk offers the veteran pop and situational flexibility the San Francisco Giants need to bolster their bench without blocking the path for rising prospects.
‘Survivor 51’ contestants deliver searing hot takes on the franchise
‘Survivor 51’ castaways are sharing their scorching hot takes on the franchise in photo form. Plus, alums from past seasons weigh in with their own unpopular opinions.
'Hell chicken' dinosaur likely dined on fruit, not meat
The Cretaceous era species gobbled up fruit around present day Montana.
Council releases Heritage Hour presentations
The Floral City Heritage Council, in partnership with the Floral City Public Library and Sherif Shaalan Studios, has released four documentary-length videos of the library’s popular Heritage Hour presentations.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings vintage sounds to Clark State
Modern pop hits are getting a vintage makeover. Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brings its global "Future is Vintage Tour" to the Clark State Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Nov. 3, blending eras with a dynamic mix of singers, dancers and old-school flair.
The Science Behind Jalen Hurts’ Controversial Blood Clot Diagnosis Is More Complicated Than It Looks
The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback played with a “superficial” blood clot that turned into something much more serious. Where did things go wrong?
Why do we see ghosts? The science behind spooky encounters
At Halloween, when people share tales of haunted houses, ghosts in the graveyard and things that go bump in the night, Wake Forest University psychologist Melissa Maffeo responds with science. Author of the 2025 book “Science of the Supernatural: Critical Thinking for the Mind and Brain,” Maffeo explores the spooky experiences pop culture often attributes to the paranormal through the lens of neuroscience. She says several key neurological and psychological factors can explain why we see ghosts.
In brief: Amy Poehler stars in 'Dig' official trailer and more
The official trailer for Dig has been unearthed. Amy Poehler co-created and stars in the show that also features Hugh Laurie, Geraldine Viswanathan, Antonia Thomas and Fina Strazza as parts of its main cast. The 10-episode season of the new comedy premieres on Peacock on Nov. 23 ...Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir has released its worldwide season 7 rollout strategy. The show is set to debut in the U.S. and Latin America on Disney Channel on Nov. 20. It will be available to stream on Disney+ the next day. The animated children's TV series is incredibly popular, having ranked fourth among all TV series globally — not just children's programming — in Parrot Analytics data covering the days between June 21 to Sept. 18 ... TNCMS.AdManager.render({region: 'fixed-big-ad-top-asset', slot: 1, fold: "above"}); Billy Crystal is sticking around on Broadway a bit longer. His new solo play 860 has been extended six weeks due to popular demand. It will remain playing at the Imperial Theatre until Feb. 14, 2027. The show finds Crystal recounting the aftermath of the Palisades fire that destroyed his home and uses that incident to reflect on his life ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved. Thank you for reading kmaland.comAt KMA, we attempt to be accurate in our reporting. If you see a typo or mistake in a story, please contact us by emailing kmaradio@kmaland.com.
Dr. Jen Ashton Answers TODAY Viewers' Top Health Questions
Dr. Jen Ashton, board-certified in OBGYN and obesity medicine and host of the popular “Dear Dr. Jen” podcast, joins TODAY to share her professional opinions on top health questions from viewers.
Will ‘prairie populism’ defeat Republicans in the midterms?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Rachel Leingang about her reporting across the midwest, where she has charted the renaissance of progressive populism
How State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Can Build Partnerships to Improve Outcomes
Throughout the country, states are working to improve health outcomes with the efficient use of resources. In particular, they are building partnerships between public health and Medicaid agencies to better align programs, funding, and expertise around shared goals.
State Public Health and Medicaid Agencies Partner on Children’s Needs
In recent years, children in the United States have faced high rates of preterm birth, chronic health conditions, and mental health crises. Addressing the vital issue of children’s health requires coordinated strategies involving healthcare providers, health plans, and government agencies.
Scientists Identified 9 Ways of Measuring Earth’s Habitability. We’re Already Failing at 7 of Them.
These ecological pillars, which form the foundation of our planet’s habitability for all life, including humans, have never been in rougher shape.
Democrats eye appeals to MAHA voters
Polling shows that MAHA food and pesticide priorities are overwhelmingly popular.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
Developing business association to bring added destination marketing to Sevastopol
A new business association is expected to bring added destination marketing to Sevastopol, one of Door County's most-populated municipalities.
Tip sheet: Reporting on peptides
Peptides’ popularity has outpaced the evidence. Here’s what health journalists should know.
E. coli outbreak leaves 3 SLO County kids in intensive care, Public Health says
The county is investigating five total cases that may be linked to a popular SLO County farm.
Demi Lovato Gives Health Update After Deleting Instagram Post Following Apparent Hospitalization for Allergic Reaction
The pop star said in a since-deleted post that she’s allergic to either passionfruit or sushi
Animals Starves while the Kardashians Miss the Charts Again
(Welcome to my weekly streaming ratings report, the single best guide to what’s popular in streaming TV and what isn’t. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. If you were forwarded this email, please subscribe to get these insights each week.) Before we get going, I’d like to offer congratulations to Jonathan Funke, whose suggestion “midflicks” won the poll for what I should call straight-to-streaming films which aren’t big or cinematic enough to go to theaters but seem too expensive for a TV movie. It’s so useful a term, I just used it last week! Now I just need to add this term to my data dictionary! Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’re starting out looking at Netflix/Ben Affleck’s latest crime thriller, Animals. I’ll also look at Disclosure Day heading to Peacock (it did better than you’d remember in theaters...) and a new movie based on toys. Plus, a long-time streaming flop returns for its eighth season...will it finally chart? (No.) Will anyone at Disney care? Probably not. All that, plus another look at new shows landing on streaming on 1-Oct from Reelgood, what streamer hasn’t had a film make the Luminate charts since August, Reacher’s long run on the charts, M_onster: The Lizzie Borden Story’s_ short run, the top shows in 2026 according to Samba TV, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. And I mean that last part: putting this week’s issue together, I assembled OVER 25 images, most of which are bespoke looks I made just for this report. Really, publishing articles like this takes the work of writing two articles: one is the narrative and the other is making charts/graphs. Let’s dive right in! (Reminder: The streaming ratings report focuses on the U.S. market and compiles data from Nielsen’s weekly top ten viewership ranks, Luminate’s Top Ten Data, JustWatch and Reelgood interest data, Samba TV household viewership, company datecdotes, Netflix hours viewed data, Google Trends, and IMDb to determine the most popular content. While most data points are current, Nielsen’s data covers the week of October 5th to October 11th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - Netflix’s Latest Star-Studded Thriller Goes For Glory The tempting angle for anyone writing about streaming film this month, like yours truly, is to ask, “Is this why Dan Lin lost his job at Netflix?” Take Animals, the Ben Affleck-starring-and-directing, Artists Equity-produced crime thriller that opened on 9-Oct. (Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson are also in it.) If it did really well, then one could argue that Lin has another success on his resume. If it underperformed, then it’s another example of a Netflix underperformance this year. So where did Animals fall? Kinda in the middle, but that means it’s more “not a hit” than “big hit”. On Nielsen, it opened to 12.0 million hours, and here’s how that stacks up for 2026 films so far this year: Obviously, that’s not great. It’s both under my 15 million opening bar for “fine” for a Netflix film and 20 million bar for “great” opening. It did a bit better on Samba TV, getting to first place. That’s very, very good, though again, looking at the Nielsen data, it probably means that it was a light week overall. Luminate’s data is a bit closer to Samba TV’s, tied for 17th all time for single weeks since May of 2024: To top it off, no one seemed to like it. It has a 33 on Metacritic and only a 5.7 on IMDb. Both of these numbers could have been impacted by the stories about Affleck’s comments about using AI to make the film. Given the controversy, the film might not have been as bad as the ratings suggest, but it’s also not a bullish sign. All to say…yeah, on net this film isn’t a point in Dan Lin’s favor. At this point, Netflix’s slide has been long enough—going on since February—that I’m almost tempted to lower the bar for what a “hit” is on streaming. Post-February of 2026 or so, it seems like straight-to-streaming films just haven’t hit the same heights as they did from 2022 to 2025. Before we head onto the “Quick Hits” for film, I want to shout out a fellow newsletter whose articles I’ve been loving this year, LA Material, a new LA-based news outlet. For just a highlight of my favorite articles since July... I loved this article on Ghost Town, a group on Venice that clears homeless encampments. As a Los Angeleno, obviously I adore their articles on LA parking issues. Their article on illegal parking tickets got the City Council to address the issue! Also check out their article on people parking in medians. Check out their deep dive on what went wrong with the LA Jazz Festival and how it fell apart, or what’s wrong with USC’s finances. Finally, they wrote up a voter guide on voter guides for the LA General Election. So meta! In search of a city? L.A. Material is an independent news outlet covering the people, politics, culture and glorious chaos shaping Los Angeles. L.A. Material brings you intel on the city you can’t get anywhere else. From exploring how Reddit short stories became Hollywood’s hottest commodity to reporting on the survival jobs keeping entertainment workers afloat. And answering, once and for all, why the AMC Burbank escalator is always broken. Through their newsletters, podcast, videos, events, and member community, L.A. Material is designed to help Angelenos connect to Los Angeles and each other. Sign up now for the free weekday newsletter. Quick Notes on Film Steven Spielberg’s latest film, Disclosure Day, came to Peacock on 9-Oct, and I’ll admit that, after pulling its stats, I did a pinch of a double take. As I wrote throughout my deep, deep, deep dive on summer box office/Obsession/Backrooms/IP/superheroes, oftentimes the film media discusses films as “flops” or “misses” or “hits” without clarifying what they specifically mean. Since Disclosure Day didn’t make $250 million in the US or $500 million globally, it was definitely a disappointment by Spielbergian standards, who is the highest-grossing director of all time, and arguably even more ahead in adjusted grosses. But it did make $245 million globally on a $115 million budget, so it isn’t as big of a miss as I remember. That’s still probably not enough to break even in the theatrical window, when you factor in marketing costs…but it’s close. And it grossed a lot more even in the US than some titles with about ten times more coverage. Anyways, lots of preamble to say this one only did 4.5 million hours according to Nielsen, so it did make the charts, but on the low end. Here’s how it stacks up to other Peacock titles: Apple TV (née +) followed up their “success for them” Mayday with Matchbox The Movie. This one doesn’t look like a success even for them, but at least it’s not a miss. Apple/Skydance clearly tried to take advantage of the success of Barbie at the box office—let’s greenlight all the toy properties!!!—but of course, this didn’t make it to theaters. And it stars John Cena, who, as I argued earlier this summer, NEEDS to get his movies back in theaters. Anyways, this one has mixed-to-bad numbers. It missed the Samba TV and Nielsen charts in its first week, but did make Luminate with 7.1 million hours. That’s just enough to not be an outright miss, and about half what Mayday did earlier this summer. Speaking of Apple Studio’s Mayday, it ended up lasting five weeks on Luminate, which isn’t bad for Apple TV. On Nielsen, it had a three-week run, racking up 13.5 million hours total. Again, like Matchbox, the issue is the budget; I doubt that this viewership earned enough to justify that budget. Also, to be clear, neither of these films are “midflicks”; both should have gone to theaters. Toy Story 5 is not hanging around on the streaming charts on Disney+, so it’s not as leggy as either Zootopia 2 or Moana 2, and definitely not in the same class as Encanto. (It did make all the money at the box office, so Disney is going to be fine…) The Breadwinner on Netflix (from Sony) is down to 3.9 million hours in its third week. It only lasted for one week on the Samba TV charts. Netflix’s Doing Life had a smaller-than-normal binge release curve bounce, only going to 7.1 million hours from 6.0 to start, but it made Samba TV at fifth place in its second week. The Netflix documentary, The Widower: Til’ Death Do Us Part, also had a small binge release curve bounce to 6.5 million hours, but did make a second week on Samba TV. Meanwhile, Netflix’s Unabomber fell off after two weeks on Nielsen—which is not great at all—and Demon Slayer fell off after just one week. Over on Luminate, the two smaller titles The Swan: Behind the Mirror and Kill. Bury. Print both fell out of the Luminate top ten charts. The story of library film at the first of the month is the arrival of the Ice Age films on Netflix. Now, here’s a small example of optimizing your library that even Netflix could do better. Say you want to rent/license a new film series from Disney**.** A streamer could pay a big paycheck and then drop each Ice Age film on the exact same day of the month, the fourth of October. That’s one choice. In contrast, the streamer could have released each film one week apart, and make each one a mini-event for folks watching Ice Age films. Or even roll them out monthly. Netflix opted for the former strategy, and as a result, only three of the films made the Nielsen charts this week. The “Miss of the Week” goes to Tubi’s YA-ish horror film_, R.L. Stine’s Pumpkinhead 2_, which didn’t even make the Luminate charts like Tubi films usually do, or, should I say, “used to”? Tubi films, most of which are straight-to-streaming, used to reliably make the Luminate film charts (which only covers straight-to-streaming films), but a Tubi film hasn’t made it since August. The first Pumpkinhead got 1.4 million hours last year according to Luminate. As I wrote about this film before, it seems to be a bit muddled in terms of age: too scary for young kids but probably not scary enough for older kids. Speaking of Luminate, Netflix’s latest doc about a comic (expect more docs about comedians all month), Who Is Martin Mull?, flopped, getting just 200K and 700K hours according to Luminate. Three other film/special misses belonged to Hulu, including a standup special, Jamie Foxx: Take Care of Yourself, Neon’s latest horror film, Hokum, which made $17 million in the US, and a Family Guy Halloween special. (That last one was only 22 minutes, so it’s not a surprise it missed.) Finally, another Netflix standup special missed the charts, Mojo Brookzz: I Know You Lying missed too. I can confirm last week’s misses, most notably Paramount+’s Jackass: Best and Last, MUBI’s Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and HBO Max’s Evil Dead Burn. Television - I Can’t Visualize Nothing: The Kardashians Story Normally, in the mini-dive essays that open the Streaming Ratings Report, I focus on shows that do well or, at the very least, make the charts. Why? Because as I’ve said time and again, I can’t visualize nothing like, say, the Kardashians’ TV shows. Here’s the TV debuts chart for this week with a missing spot for The Kardashians, whose eighth season just landed on Hulu:
Pop the Can: Jen Pelka Sparkles with Wine Business
Jen Pelka found that wines made by women were top sellers at her Champagne bars, an insight that inspired Une Femme Wines.
DoorDash soon could acquire grocery delivery service Instacart
DoorDash, the popular service that delivers meals and retail items to customers’ doors, is in talks to acquire grocery delivery platform Instacart, according to a report from the Wall Street
Amex Platinum and Business Platinum add Airbnb perks, but lodging credit rules are tightening
American Express adds Airbnb bookings and new benefits for Platinum and Business Platinum cardmembers, alongside tightening rules for a popular lodging credit.
China's super-secret space plane visible in clearest photo yet
The U.S. quietly dropped the picture inside a recent unclassified report.
Kacey Musgraves brings timely country return to Seattle
More intriguing than the eye-popping props were the country-pop star's Tex-Mex explorations, which had mixed results in the first of two Seattle shows.
Piano bar and restaurant to debut above popular N.J. tavern
According to the owner, the venue will offer a space where diners can experience live music alongside elevated casual dining and craft cocktails.
Will business leaders face a backlash after the midterms?
Democrats could investigate corporations close to the president
Twelve South launches new Airfly View dongle with built-in screen
Last month, Twelve South introduced the wildly popular AirFly Drive, its first wireless CarPlay adapter (which is now back in...
Hays County growing pains frame Texas House District 45 race
Democratic state Rep. Erin Zwiener is facing Republican Tennyson Moreno for the second time since 2024. Both are promising to address challenges caused by a population boom in Hays County.
ASI Power Summit 2026: The Science of Cognitive Fitness
Neurophysiologist and Cognitive Performance Coach Louisa Nicola shared insights on cognitive fitness and how everyone can take better care of their brains.
Scientists reveal the staggering number of bat deaths at wind turbines
Bat populations across the United States face numerous threats, and one of the biggest may be the number of collisions with wind turbines. According to the most comprehensive study of the problem to date, ...
A three-legged cougar named Crimson is thriving in Arkansas
The rescued wildcat's leg was amputated after a foot injury, but that isn't slowing him down.
In 1828, serial killers sold their victims' bodies to science
Edinburgh's medical schools needed bodies. William Burke and William Hare had a horrifying solution.
Alfonso Ribeiro responds after Alexa PenaVega shares story of contestant thinking “DWTS” could be ‘rigged’
“We want everyone who’s popular to stay on,” insisted the show’s host.
2026 Gifts of the Year: Perfect presents for anyone on your list
No matter who you're shopping for, these editor-approved products will make you a gift-giving legend this year.
The broccoli-cooking mistake that may reduce its health benefits
Popular preparation methods might be removing key nutrients from this vegetable. Here’s how experts suggest cooking it instead.
Iconic pop singer, actress dies at 96: ‘Beautiful voice from television’s golden age’
She had an impressive career on the screen and as a singer.
The case for 'Climate Popularism’: A new politics for an age of ecological crisis
Climate resilience and adaptation remain largely neglected in UK politics, a glaring omission our proposal aims to address.
You Can See Everything and the science of spotting liars
It feels like everyone we know is talking about the new documentary You Can See Everything. It tracks the effort of comedian and documentarian Nathan Fielder to suss out how deceptive Elizabeth Holmes, disgraced founder of the company Theranos, is. And after watching the film, we all left the theater wondering -- what could we see? How possible is it to ever really spot someone lying? So we of course called up an expert in deception and counter-deception research, Maria Hartwig, a professor of psychology at CUNY, the City University of New York. For more on sussing out a liar, check out our episode about what's wrong with the polygraph. Interested in more deep dives on the science behind pop culture blockbusters? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
Japanese investment group claims JYP takeover, raising questions over credibility
An obscure investment group claiming to be based in Japan sparked controversy in the K-pop industry Monday by announcing plans to acquire a controlling stake in
The Christmas at the Kringles Parody Popcorn Bucket Is Festively Unhinged
Christmas at the Kringles, the upcoming genre-bending horror comedy from Briarcliff Entertainment, has unveiled the first look at its parody popcorn bucket. Given what we know about the movie, the sou...
The Christmas at the Kringles Parody Popcorn Bucket Is Festively Unhinged
Christmas at the Kringles, the upcoming genre-bending horror comedy from Briarcliff Entertainment, has unveiled the first look at its parody popcorn bucket. Given what we know about the movie, the souvenir offers the perfect tease for its weird and unusual narrative. Why the Christmas at the Kringles popcorn bucket fits the film’s strange holiday premise […] The post The Christmas at the Kringles Parody Popcorn Bucket Is Festively Unhinged appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV &
JYP Entertainment Jumped On Talk Of A 50% Tender Offer
Reports said Japan’s Nexroc Group and SVCV could target 25%-50% of the K-pop agency at a roughly 30% premium, even as JYP said it hasn’t received an offer.
JYP Entertainment soars 10% on reports of tender offer plan to buy up to half of firm
South Korean pop music agency JYP Entertainment's KRX:035900 shares jumped 10% on Tuesday after Korean media reported Japan's Nexroc Group and related firm SVCV Inc were planning to announce a tender offer to buy up to a 50% stake in the company.The 50% stake is worth about 700 billion won ($528.04…
JYP Entertainment shares rally on report of tender offer to buy up to 50% stake
South Korean pop music agency JYP Entertainment's KRX:035900 shares rallied on Tuesday, jumping 10% after Korean media reported Japan's Nexroc Group and SVCV Inc were planning to announce a tender offer to buy up to a 50% stake in the company.The 50% stake is worth about 700 billion won ($528.04 mi…
JYP Entertainment shares rally on report of tender offer to buy up to 50% stake
South Korean pop music agency JYP Entertainment KRX:035900 shares rallied on Tuesday, jumping 10% after Korean media reported Japan's Nexroc Group and SVCV Inc were planning to announce a tender offer to buy up to a 50% stake in the company.
Ollama for Mac gains support for local text-to-speech models
Ollama, the popular app for running AI models locally, announced that its Mac app now supports text-to-speech generation, with Windows and Linux support coming soon.
'KPop Demon Hunters' reveals new HUNTR/X dance for TikTokkers to obsess over
"How It’s Done" is back at the top of our playlists.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Vatican confirms Pope Leo's Latin America trip after post-surgery checkup
Pope Leo XIV will proceed with his planned Nov. 6-17 trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, after doctors determined there are no medical reasons preventing him from traveling three weeks after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican confirmed Monday.
Wilmington Health facility sells for $9.4M
Wilmington Health’s main facility recently sold for more than $9 million. The 66,000-square-foot facility located at 1202 Medical Center Drive was purchased by Charlotte-based real estate investment firm Cedar Square in a $9.4 million sale-leaseback transaction, according to a deed recorded Oct. 21. Wilmington Health will continue leasing the facility, CEO Jeff James told the Business Journal in September. James said the lease term would likely be five years, with most services eventually transferring to a new medical office building under construction in the Midtown Park office area near The Pointe at Barclay. The Wilmington Health facility was originally listed earlier this year at $11.85 million. A Wilmington Health representative did not respond to a request for comment by press time. Steve Hall, vice president of BlueCoast Commercial, represented Wilmington Health in the transaction. “Wilmington Health wanted to unlock the value in its real estate without disrupting a single patient visit, and a sale-leaseback let them do exactly that,” said Hall in a text to the Business Journal Monday. “Cedar Square gets a long-term, absolute net investment anchored by one of the region’s leading physician groups, and Wilmington Health keeps its home on Medical Center Drive while redeploying that capital into care.” The sale marks Cedar Square’s first entry into the Wilmington market, according to Jon Dixon, the firm's managing partner and founder. “We are attracted to Wilmington's growth and what we see as strong long-term fundamentals,” said Dixon in an email Monday. “Population growth, relative affordability, and quality of life make it a compelling market for us. The climate and proximity to the coast are a big part of that appeal.” He added, “We hope to pursue additional opportunities across retail, industrial, medical office and multifamily in Wilmington. We will evaluate opportunities individually and remain disciplined about the properties we pursue. We would like this acquisition to be the beginning of a broader investment presence in Wilmington.” Given the facility’s age, Dixon said the site could eventually be redeveloped, potentially for medical office space or housing. Dixon said recent announcements from UNC Health and Atrium were among the factors behind the firm’s growing interest in Wilmington’s medical-office market. The announcements involve competing proposals for hospital expansion in New Hanover County, which are subject to the state’s Certificate of Need process. “Medical office remains one of the most sought-after asset classes in commercial real estate,” said Hall, “and well-located (medical office buildings) with strong operators are scarce in Southeastern North Carolina.” According to Dixon, Cedar Square describes itself as a boutique, hands-on real estate investment firm that values direct relationships with tenants and the communities where it owns property. “We’re very hands-on, and we like to be in direct contact with all of our tenants and the communities in which we own,” Dixon said. He added, “We’re definitely interested in building a presence with local owners, brokers and businesses or tenants.”
October is Workplace Politics Awareness Month, so we're taking a manners pop quiz
Earth’s first fully-marine amphibian stalked the seafloor with a chunky, bony body
‘Gerrothorax maritimus’ lived about 237 million years ago, when parts of China were covered by an ocean.
Serbia's populist strongman Vucic outplayed all his opponents. Then the students came
Vucic on Sunday blamed his defeat on foreign interference.
Food Safety Risk Assessment: How Scientists Evaluate Chemical and Microbial Hazards
Food safety risk assessment combines evidence about chemical toxicity and microbial hazards with dietary exposure estimates to evaluate potential health effects. Scientists account for combined exposures, susceptible populations, and uncertainty to guide monitoring, regulation, and preventive measures.
Celebrate the flavors of fall with three spicy recipes
A new book offers a history lesson with every spice.
Can a Bernie Sanders-backed progressive flip the Central Valley’s House seat?
Randy Villegas is a populist endorsed by national progressive figures like Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Does his message meet Central Valley voters?
Sony backed Soneium plans native token as it expands into entertainment IP
Sony backed Soneium announces plans for a native token alongside new entertainment IP investment products, K-pop royalties and blockchain licensing tools.
Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200
This morning’s edition includes a reports about Bloomington’s choice between imposing higher taxes and using dispatch reserves. Monroe County’s health department remains closed to walk-in service amid a leadership shakeup. Plus, the a jail population dipped below 200.
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then the students came
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbia's populist strongman Aleksandar Vucic dominated the Balkan country's politics for 14 years. Then came the students.
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then the students came
Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has dominated politics in the Balkan country for 14 years. Then came the students. The former authoritarian president on Sunday the conceded defeat of his
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then the students came
Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has dominated politics in the Balkan country for 14 years. Then came the students. The former authoritarian president on Sunday the conceded defeat of his
Serbia's political veteran Vucic outplayed all opponents. Then the students came
Serbia’s populist leader Aleksandar Vucic has dominated politics in the Balkan country for 14 years
Free Agent Relievers the Cardinals Could Sign This Offseason
With a lockout looming, an offseason freeze between players and teams makes it even harder to predict the St. Louis Cardinals’ next moves. The franchise is seemingly continuing to slow-play its rebuild, with President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom not committing to any eye-popping moves after the club finished 76-83 in 2026. But even if …
Student-backed movement leads to political shakeup in Serbia
There's a political earthquake in Serbia as student-backed movement wins parliamentary election, ending more than a decade of dominance by a Moscow-backed populist leader.
Better targeted actions needed to tackle unequal impacts of noise pollution for vulnerable groups
Noise pollution affects us all, but some populations like children, older adults and people with pre-existing health conditions may suffer more health wise due to excessive transport noise according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing released today. The analysis recommends better targeted actions to protect vulnerable and disproportionately exposed populations.
Ted Sarandos Swoops Into Seoul as Netflix Celebrates 10 Years in Korea
The streaming gaint's co-CEO joined stars from ‘Squid Game,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and other Korean hits for a two-day fan festival, while previewing buzzy upcoming titles like ‘Possible Love,’ ‘Tantar...
Sleep in total darkness to maintain heart health, researchers say
WASHINGTON — Many a pop song has nudged us to turn the lights down low, but for cardiovascular health, the better choice is to keep them off entirely it seems,
Why the world is falling in love with Brazilian jiu-jitsu
BJJ is regarded as one of the United Kingdom's fastest growing sports and is soaring in popularity globally
76ers veteran briefly raises alarm with injury scare vs. Pistons
The injury hits kept coming around the NBA on Sunday evening , but the Philadelphia 76ers seemingly avoided catastrophe with veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. The veteran guard exited the game briefly , as per Adam Aaronson of The Philly Voice, with an apparent injury. While was initially tended to by team staff and accompanied back to the […] The post 76ers veteran briefly raises alarm with injury scare vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
TWICE's Nayeon to make solo comeback with 'NA-sty' on Nov. 20
Na-yeon of K-pop girl group TWICE will release her new solo project, “NA-sty,” on Nov. 20, marking her first solo comeback in about two years and f...
6 stellar images of the early universe
The most detailed simulation of our universe’s first 2 billion years to date.
How Argentina’s Folk Sounds Are Shaping a Generation’s Politics and National Pride
Milo J, Cazzu, and more stars are embracing music and traditions of the Argentine countryside, staving off pop homogenization and sharing their history with the world