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Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies
A participant from the U.S. reality TV show “Below Deck” has been arrested in Turkey following a fight in Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead.
She ran 7 marathons while pregnant. Here’s what science says about it.
Keane said she was glad that the public’s reaction to her running in her eighth month of pregnancy has been generally positive – but she knew there would be some criticism as well.
'Satisfactory Performer': How a Serial Polluter Keeps Thriving in Texas
Despite years of environmental violations and workplace accidents, Formosa Plastics hasn’t been subjected to meaningful discipline. What more would it take?
Your Primer to (More) Women’s Sports in the Bay Area: Football, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee, Derby and Paintball
Fight the post-WNBA championship blues by getting into these women’s sports teams in the Bay Area.
Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra Isn't Canceled, But Don’t Get Too Excited
Marvel 1943 hasn't been canceled, but what exactly is it?
‘Blue Lights’ Season 4 brings rigor, courage and humor to the Troubles
'Blue Lights,' now entering its fourth season, may have been conceived as a Belfast-set version of 'The Wire,' but it also joins the often exalted ranks of art attempting to explain the complicated history and reality of the Emerald Isle.
Wisconsin Chief Justice Jill Karofsky stresses court safety, mental health
A year after cautioning that the state of Wisconsin's judiciary is "troubled," Wisconsin's chief justice said that the state's court system and employees have been resilient in the face of threats and other challenges.
Colorado was recently dinged for its business climate. Here's how companies want to fix it.
Frustration about the state’s business climate has been building for years, culminating in a report with 50 recommendations
Patrick’s Politics: We should abolish the Electoral College
When the blue tsunami hit America this November, there was a side effect you might have missed. Democrats gained control of several state legislatures that had previously been Republican. This is i…
UK drone maker founded by Ukrainians hits £4.5bn value after raising £500m
Britain’s national wealth fund invests £113m in UForce, whose equipment has been used heavily in war with Russia
“Forced To Play for $4M” – Tarik Skubal’s Agent Scott Boras Invokes LeBron James’ 76ers Contract To Push Back Against MLB Salary Cap
Tarik Skubal’s sports agent Scott Boras spoke at length about the MLB owners’ proposed salary cap structure for the future Collective Bargaining Agreement. The salary cap has long been a point of contention between the labor union and owners as they negotiate terms of a new CBA.
She Was Once the World’s Fastest Ocean Liner. It's Now Been Deliberately Sunk to Create the World’s Largest Artificial Reef
The world's fastest ocean liner has been deliberately sunk off Florida to become the largest artificial reef ever created.
“Jessica Pegula Has Created A Monster” – Fans React After Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka With 6-0 Bagel At WTA Finals
Mirra Andreeva began her 2026 WTA Finals campaign on the back of Jessica Pegula making certain controversial remarks about her. However, the 19-year-old from Russia has so far been thoroughly impressive in her debut appearance at the prestigious year-end championships.
Witkoff and Kushner meet Putin in Moscow for Ukraine talks
(CNN) — Talks between President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, US envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin are underway in Moscow, after negotiations in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the Ukraine war concluded without a breakthrough.The US envoys were greeted at Vnukovo Airport on Thursday by Russian presidential special envoy Kirill Dmitriev, the CEO of Russia’s sovereign wealth fund.The trip comes after two days of talks in the UAE capital between Russian, Ukrainian and American negotiators – the first of their kind since February – which Kyiv said made progress on some issues, but did not result in a clear resolution.Speaking after Wednesday’s talks, which lasted less than two hours, Kushner said the purpose of the Moscow meeting was to finalize plans for more humanitarian relief and the release of prisoners, as well as to push to “get Europeans added to the format so we can make this a multilateral format.”While Ukraine has long argued that Europe should be at the main negotiating table, Moscow has so far resisted such efforts.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the presence of European officials in the UAE city earlier this week, saying their involvement was not a “promising approach.”Meanwhile, when asked if there had been any contact between the Russians and any EU representatives in Abu Dhabi, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday, “No such contacts were planned, and none took place.”Kushner – who acts as one of the country’s top diplomats despite holding no official role within the Trump administration – and Witkoff are also expected to travel to Dublin to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss ideas from the Abu Dhabi talks.Kyiv faces drone attackDespite the flurry of diplomacy, the latest push for peace has not afforded Ukraine respite from the daily barrage of Russian attacks.Moscow launched a ballistic missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight into Thursday, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. In Kyiv, at least one person was killed, and several others injured amid a Russian drone attack Thursday morning, local authorities said.Zelensky also said Thursday that Starshield – a military-grade version of Elon Musk’s Starlink service that is critical to Ukraine’s military operations – has faced “significant disruptions” in recent days, hampering Kyiv’s ability to shoot down Russian drones.“These are not random errors but systematic speed restrictions. For us, this primarily means a significant complication in intercepting Russian jet-powered drones,” Zelensky posted on X. “We are trying to establish all the circumstances with the American side.”In October too, Ukraine said speed limits were imposed on Starshield satellite terminals, as the relationship between Kyiv and Washington deteriorated. Trump denied approving that decision, while Musk said the Trump administration was behind the restrictions.This story has been updated with additional developments.The-CNN-Wire™ & © 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Three Licking County volleyball players earn All-Ohio honors
Licking County was represented on the All-Ohio volleyball teams.
Nvidia Executive Kimberly Powell Suddenly Drops Out of Major Health Summit After Bombshell Jensen Huang Affair Report
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) executive Kimberly Powell has abruptly withdrawn from a major health summit in Washington, D.C., hours after a report alleged she had an extramarital relationship with CEO Jensen Huang. Kimberly Powell Cancels Milken Health Summit Appearance Powell had been scheduled to participate in the opening panel of the Milken Institute’s Future of Health Summit on Thursday morning. The session, titled "Engineering the Next Era of Human Health," was expected to explore how techno
Get stronger, more flexible at new business in Forest Park
Located at 706 37th Street South in Birmingham is a new business in the neighborhood that helps you get stronger and more flexible.
Veteran’s Day celebration at A Time for Science highlights new Patriot Grove
Veteran’s Day celebration at A Time for Science highlights new Patriot Grove
Dustin Hoffman offers context to Lily Tomlin and David O. Russell’s famous fight on “I Heart Huckabees” set
Hoffman writes about the incident in his book “Look at Me.”
Northwestern QB Aidan Chiles Ruled Out Against Ohio State
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles has officially been ruled out against Ohio State, marking his second consecutive missed game. With Nicco Marchiol potentially set for another start, the Wildcats face another major challenge in Columbus.
'Malcolm in the Middle' star, race car driver Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crash
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been released from a Florida hospital after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway. Muniz, known for "Malcolm in
Son of Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabàto Jr. arrested after allegedly fleeing scene of fatal hit-and-run
Jack Sabàto, the son of Hollywood stars Virginia Madsen and Antonio Sabàto Jr., has been arrested on suspicion of fleeing the scene of a deadly hit-and-run in Alaska.
Alaska judge rules request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race 'not reasonable'
An Alaska judge has ruled that a request by Democratic U_S_ Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable." | Newsradio 1140 WRVA
Alaska judge rules request by Peltola campaign for ballot data in Senate race 'not reasonable'
An Alaska judge has ruled that a request by Democratic U_S_ Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign for a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected is “not reasonable." | TALK 980am
NASA’s Perseverance confirms a key ingredient for life hidden in ancient Mars rocks
NASA's Perseverance rover has confirmed complex organic carbon just beneath the surface of ancient Martian rocks, raising intriguing questions about the Red Planet's potential to have supported life. The remarkable preservation of these compounds, along with similar discoveries thousands of miles away, suggests the building blocks of life may once have been widespread across Mars.
Bangladesh and India ban toxic pesticide to boost suicide prevention and brain health
Regulatory action on an acutely toxic pesticide will save thousands of lives and protect brain health worldwideGlobally it is estimated 1 in 5 suicides are attributable to the ingestion of acutely toxic pesticides. Many of these deaths are easily preventable and occur in rural communities across Africa, Asia, Eastern Mediterranean, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Pacific Islands. Long-term exposure to toxic pesticides has also been linked to brain health and neurological risks among agricultural workers, and neurodevelopmental disorders among children. In September 2026, Bangladesh and India declared national bans on paraquat, regarded as one of the most dangerous agricultural chemicals due to its severe toxicity and links with suicide, Parkinson disease, and risk to farmer occupational safety. With this historic public health decision, Bangladesh and India join over 70 countries that have prohibited paraquat.Suicidal thoughts and behaviors can be impulsive and often occur during moments of acute distress. In these critical moments, easy access to a highly lethal means like paraquat can make the difference between life and death. Restricting access to lethal means of suicide is highly effective because it allows crucial time for suicidal thoughts to pass and the opportunity to intervene, preventing numerous potentially fatal actions. Evidence from a number of countries including the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Sri Lanka demonstrate that national bans on paraquat and other acutely toxic pesticides have resulted in substantial reductions in pesticide-related suicides and overall suicide rates, without harming agricultural productivity. Based on international evidence, national regulatory action on paraquat in Bangladesh and India is anticipated to save thousands of lives and protect brain health. These momentous actions build on years of tireless work across government, civil society, academia, community, and the health sector, including WHO. WHO, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, have produced critical resources to support pesticide regulators in phasing out the use of acutely toxic pesticides linked to suicide, including the International code of conduct on pesticide management: guidance on pesticide regulation to prevent suicide, the brochure Preventing suicide by phasing out highly hazardous pesticide, as well as a resource booklet Preventing suicide: a resource for pesticide registrars and regulators. In addition, a WHO study demonstrated that national bans on acutely toxic pesticides are among the most cost-effective interventions for mental health and have been included in WHO’s Menu of cost-effective interventions for mental health.Global momentum to phase out highly hazardous pesticidesOver the last decade, the phasing out of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs) from agriculture has gained increasing momentum in several international fora. HHPs refer to a small number of pesticides that cause disproportionate harm to human health and the environment. In 2023, a resolution on chemicals was adopted which included to address HHPs at the Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly, and in 2026, official and external side events at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly were held highlighting the need to take action on acutely toxic HHPs for suicide prevention. In November 2026, the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals will take place to advance key global targets on chemicals including the phasing out of HHPs from agriculture. The regulatory actions taken by Bangladesh and India represent a significant step towards this target and sets an important precedent for the rest of the world. Removing acutely toxic pesticides from circulation protects agricultural workers, children, and individuals in distress, advancing brain health and preventing suicide.
CULVER CITY NAMED MOST BUSINESS-FRIENDLY SMALL CITY AT 2026 EDDY AWARDS
Culver City has been named a 2026 Most Business-Friendly City - Small City by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) at its annual Eddy Awards, held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, recognizing the City's commitment to supporting local businesses, attracting investment, and strengthening...
'Malcolm in the Middle' star, race car driver Frankie Muniz released from hospital after crash
Actor and race car driver Frankie Muniz has been released from a Florida hospital after a crash during a practice lap at Daytona International Speedway | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Christina Applegate thinks she may have been 'poisoned' by an implant
'Dead to Me' star Christina Applegate ventures a guess at what might be causing her symptoms that led to her MS misdiagnosis: poisoning.
Marvel 1943 'Has Not Been Canceled,' Despite Development Struggles
Skydance producers are reassuring the team that all is well, despite rumors to the contrary
Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer
Joe Biden says he did not know he had cancer while he was president and would not have sought a second term if he already had been diagnosed.
Health department links foul odor in Memphis air to weather conditions
Residents across the Memphis metro have been asking themselves the same question over the past several days: “What’s that stench outside?”
IHeartMedia Denies Plans To Sell Podcast Business
Podcasting has been a highlight as the company faces "macroeconomic revenue headwinds."
NC children’s advocates push for more funding to improve student mental health
North Carolina's Child Fatality Task Force is hopeful 2027 brings new attention and more financial resources to issues they have been urging the General Assembly to address for years.
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
A Dallas County jury has unanimously convicted rapper Yella Beezy of capital murder in a brazen daylight attack on rapper MO3 on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020 | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
A Dallas County jury has unanimously convicted rapper Yella Beezy of capital murder in a brazen daylight attack on rapper MO3 on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020 | KNX News 1070 AM
Rapper Yella Beezy convicted of hiring gunman who fatally shot rapper MO3 on busy Dallas interstate
A Dallas County jury has unanimously convicted rapper Yella Beezy of capital murder in a brazen daylight attack on rapper MO3 on a busy Dallas interstate in 2020 | 1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
AmTrust Financial to fill vacant former Progressive office in Mayfield Heights
AmTrust Financial Services signed a 15-year lease for the 104,000-square-foot former Progressive Insurance office in Mayfield Heights, ending a years-long vacancy.
Former Ohio State Coach Suggested as Michigan Offensive Coordinator Candidate
Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been suggested as a potential Michigan candidate following Jason Beck's firing.
Chris Brown, Usher cancel two concerts amid reported beef
Chris Brown and Usher cancel a pair of shows in their joint R&B: Raymond & Brown tour, including one of two shows at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium next week.
Taylor Swift to Receive Special Honor at THR’s Women In Entertainment Gala
Taylor Swift is set to receive another special award in the coming weeks! The 36-year-old entertainer has just been announced […]
Clarksburg shopkeepers: ‘We’re open.’ A guide to Freeport Bridge closure times, detours
Business owners hope getting word out on when the bridge is open will help bring people back to shops and wineries and clear up confusion.
Free Agent Poll: Trevor Rogers
We have been doing this for a few years now: looking at the top free agents, using the contract Ben Clemens suggests he’ll get, and asking whether you would like the Jays to give him that contract. This year, the lockout makes it a little more complicated. Keith Law’s list is here. Ben Clemens’ is […]
Sophia Paffenroth to report in UK for national health journalism fellowship
Sophia Paffenroth, women’s health reporter for Mississippi Today, has been selected for the Association of Health Care Journalists’ International Health Study Fellowship.
Scientists find ‘last wild and healthy ecosystems' left on planet
Scientists say the remote atolls teem with life across habitats, and may serve as reference to what has been lost elsewhere. The post Scientists find ‘last wild and healthy ecosystems’ left on planet ...
At 13, Prince George is already a published artist — and he's not the only one in his family
A depiction of a kingfisher by the Prince and Princess of Wales's son has been published in a magazine.
Alabama No. 3, but Some Fans Whine About SEC Bias
Alabama moves up in CFP rankings despite two losses. Fans and media call out the committee for SEC bias. Read the full breakdown of the controversy.
USMNT momentum at risk as Pochettino nears Manchester United deal
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino reaching a verbal agreement to become Manchester United’s next head coach marks an incredible opportunity for him to get back to the club level, but it would also leave the Stars and Stripes floundering.
Bessent moves to a military base over safety concerns, an AP source says
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has been forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety
California’s new insurance chief has big plans. State Farm is in the crosshairs.
California’s insurance system has been reeling as private insurers exit the state and the owners of almost 700,000 properties are forced to rely on the insurer of last resort for fire coverage.
Scoop: Roku is exiting the smart home business
No more cheap cameras and light bulbs: Roku is done with smart home products.
Biden says he wouldn't have run for a second term in 2024 if he knew he had cancer
Joe Biden says he didn’t know he had cancer while he was president and wouldn’t have sought a second term if he’d already been diagnosed
Google is testing a 'fast' new Gemini 4 AI model named Hydrogen
Google's streak of new models may be set to continue, as the company has been testing what it calls a fast and efficient offering named "Hydrogen."
Judge weighs lawsuit brought by Peltola campaign over absentee ballots in Alaska's US Senate race
The campaign of Alaska Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Mary Peltola is seeking a list of absentee voters whose ballots have been rejected in one of the most closely watched races of the midterm elections.
'Fossil record' in stored blood samples lets scientists trace leukemia back decades before diagnosis
Scientists have reconstructed how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops over the decades before diagnosis, showing that in two-thirds of cases the first cancer-driving mutation had been acquired before ...
White House readies aggressive fight against planned investigations by Congress
The counsel’s office is beefing up staffing and warning Democrats against “capricious threats,” but private firms may be wary of aiding the pushback.
Jackie Wallis ’26, M.S. ’27, has her research and Clark life down to a science
Wallis appreciates the opportunity carry an undergraduate project into her master’s program. "The work has been able to grow and develop as my scientific brain has been growing and developing."
Wednesday Morning Links
Morning, all! The Rangers will be exploring the potential trade market for Corey Seager at the GM meetings, and Evan Grant suggests that the only realistic trade partners are limited to Boston, Philadelphia, The team also needs another catcher, and while Logan O’Hoppe is another catcher he has not, historically, been that great at the […]
Giants made bold long-shot trade inquiry on Falcons’ superstar RB
This would have been a stunning move if the Giants had pulled it off.
Los Gatos business owner in recovery after heart attack
Michele Bevilacqua, chef owner of wine bar VinoVero, was hospitalized at the end of September following a heart attack, leading to him closing his business. A GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for his medical expenses.
Marquette Bookshelf: ‘Backlash Presidents: From Transformative to Reactionary Leaders in American History’
Dr. Julia Azari discusses her new book, which discusses how racially transformative presidents have been followed by presidents who bear striking similarities.
Mets International Free Agent Profile: Si-Hwan Roh
The South Korean slugger has been posted for MLB teams to bid on for his contractual rights.
Everything You Need to Know About Newest Georgia Bulldogs 5-Star OL Commitment
The Georgia Bulldogs stole away this top recruit for 2027.
Hat dispute gets Board of Health booted from Select Board meeting room
The Board of Health has been barred from using the Select Board meeting room at Abbot Hall due to a spat over a hat. Board of Health Chair Dr. Tom Massaro told the Current Wednesday morning that Select Board Chair Dan Fox several weeks ago requested that Board of Health members refrain from wearing hats
Kim Stone Named Impact CEO by Sports Business Journal
Washington, D.C. (11/11/2026) — Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone has been named to Sports Business Journal’s inaugural ‘Impact CEO’ list, the publication announced this week. Stone is one of 50 CEO honorees from across the sports industry that recognizes CEOs for their leadership, dealmaking, innovative strategy and overall ability to influence the industry during the past […]
Kim Stone Named Impact CEO by Sports Business Journal
Washington, D.C. (11/11/2026) — Washington Spirit CEO Kim Stone has been named to Sports Business Journal’s inaugural ‘Impact CEO’ list, the publication announced this week. Stone is one of 50 CEO honorees from across the sports industry that recognizes CEOs for their leadership, dealmaking, innovative strategy and overall ability to influence the industry during the past […]
The Orioles need to re-sign Trevor Rogers
When the Orioles traded for Trevor Rogers at the trade deadline in 2024, I wasn’t especially impressed. He had a high ERA and an injury history. When he pitched to a 7.11 ERA in his first four starts, then made his final five starts down in Triple-A, I was less impressed. 2024 Stacey would not […]
JBS posts $22.7B sales as U.S. beef business turns profitable
USA Pork posted lower net sales as inflation softened domestic demand and rising global supply hurt exports.
Company news: Erin Spilman promoted to clinical educator at Oswego Health
Erin Spilman, a 13-year Oswego Health veteran, has been promoted to clinical educator.
The secrets driving unstoppable Spain's football dominance
Spain aim to extend their 43-match unbeaten run this week in the Nations League, with the playing philosophy that propelled them to World Cup glory this summer the product of years of work at every level of the game.Of the 26 players who won the World Cup under Luis de la Fuente this summer, 18 had previously been coached by him in Spain's youth teams.
PSG’s Senny Mayulu receives France call-up
PSG’s versatile midfielder Senny Mayulu (20) has received a first senior France call-up, as announced by the French FA. The youngster is the fourth player to have been called up by Zinédine Zidane ...
World of Warcraft: Forever secret hunters have found the MMO's first hidden treasure
The Dawn Walker sword has been discovered by World of Warcraft: Forever secret pioneers, requiring a questing torch and some serious sleuthing.
'Art is politics': Austin artists organize against ICE, raise money for immigrant aid
Austin Artists Against ICE brings together local creatives to raise money for families affected by immigration enforcement in Central Texas. Here's how the grassroots advocacy group took shape.
Jordan Firstman has been a lot of things, but ‘Club Kid’ confirms he’s a filmmaker
It’s taken some time but Jordan Firstman, with “Club Kid,” feels like he’s finally made it.
Jordan Firstman has been a lot of things, but 'Club Kid' confirms he's a filmmaker
It’s taken some time but Jordan Firstman, with “Club Kid,” feels like he’s finally made it | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Insider Data Theft Incident Reported by Premise Health
Premise Health Holding Corp has announced that a former employee copied patient data without authorization. Data security incidents have also been Premise Health Holding Corp has announced that a former employee copied patient data without authorization. Data security incidents have also been announced by Telecare Corporation and Enara Health.
Community Players present 'Bye, Bye, Birdie'
PAWTUCKET – John Charette says that so far, rehearsals for “Bye Bye Birdie” have been “a great hoot.”
Regret paying $162 to upgrade to premium class on Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines' "Premium Class" comes with designated overhead bins, free alcohol, and more legroom. For me, the perks didn't justify the price.
Shirt pull on Isak should have been penalty
Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty against Arsenal for Jurrien Timber's shirt pull on Alexander Isak, says a Premier League panel.
Fitchett named Eastern Shore Rural Health’s Employee of the Year
Stacey Fitchett has been named Eastern Shore Rural Health System, Inc.’s 2026 Employee of the Year. A 17-year employee, Fitchett serves as dental operations manager. The award is Rural Health’s highest employee honor, with candidates nominated by their peers and selected by an independent, non-staff committee. Fitchett was nominated for her outstanding customer service, commitment to patient and staff satisfaction, ... Read More
“Never Has Those Solutions”: Analyst is Fed Up With Deion Sanders’ Poor Handling of Media As He Demands Change at Colorado
Colorado’s Deion Sanders has been widely criticized in college football circles for his performance as a head coach, and at least one person believes his struggles go beyond poor on-field results. After the Buffaloes lost 20-10 against Arizona State on Saturday, the Hall of Famer was asked about his job security.
Gov. Josh Shapiro, long rumored to have presidential ambitions, claims midterm victory
While the victories were part of a national wave for the party, Democrats across Pennsylvania have highlighted Shapiro’s role in their success in the state. And Shapiro hasn’t been shy about touting those victories.
Yale-led local health project earns office space, looks to expand scope
The new office and storage space has already been filled with medical supplies and is set to allow the program, which provides free blood pressure screenings and glucose tests for New Haven residents, to collaborate with more local organizations.
Did 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' just reveal the Witch-king of Angmar?
Has Sauron's most dangerous servant been hiding in plain sight this whole time?
Indonesia’s Wiretap Scandal Heralds Political Showdown for Prabowo
A former chief of police has been arrested for spying on the president.
The Business of Implant & Cosmetic Dentistry
From engineering to entrepreneurship, Dr. Austin Jordan has built a dental practice that’s changing lives along the Gulf Coast.
LANL Scientists Fan Guo And Shi-Zeng Lin Recognized For Physics Excellence And Named Fellows By American Physical Society
Fan Guo, left, and Shi-Zeng Lin. Photos Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Two Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists, Fan Guo and Shi-Zeng Lin, have been elected fellows of the American Physical S…
Justin Timberlake and Don Toliver Worked on Music After Miami Show
Timberlake confirmed he has been working on new music.
'Apple Support Community' Permanently Closing on November 20
Apple today announced that the long-running Apple Support Community discussion forums will be permanently closing on Friday, November 20. The forums were a place for people to ask questions about Apple devices, receive tech support, and troubleshoot issues. Effectively immediately, the Apple Support Community forums are in a read-only state, with new posts no longer being accepted. The final message posted to the site appears to have been submitted at 5:49 p.m. Pacific Time today.
Even ESPN was against a 24-team College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff’s move to a 24-team field has been wildly unpopular with fans, and the people in charge knew it. But according to a new report, fans weren’t the only ones who didn’t want expansion. ESPN, which will remain the CFP’s broadcast partner, reportedly didn’t want a 24-team playoff either. The network only…
Braves’ Spencer Strider injury update for 2027 is crucial
Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider features one of the highest ceilings in baseball. Unfortunately, the right-handed hurler has been limited by injuries in recent years. He was an All-Star in 2023 but Strider has only appeared in nine or more games once since 2024. In 2026, Strider was limited to eight total outings due to injury . […] The post Braves’ Spencer Strider injury update for 2027 is crucial appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlie’s Beat: Prognosis is good for one more Doctors Band show
Over the past four decades, the Doctors Band has been a fixture on the local music scene, and it felt like they always would be. In the hearts and minds
Seeing more sunlight is linked to a low risk of dementia, scientists say
More than 7.4 million people are living with dementia in the U.S.
Moana, The Invite and “What Customers Want”
(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 wanted to acknowledge that two of the most important figures in sports media (at least to me and my team) are stepping back from two of the best sports shows of all time. First off, Ernie Johnson will no longer host possibly the greatest studio show in the history of all sports, Inside the NBA. (Charles Barkley has said in the past that he’s retiring when Ernie does, which would be even worse!) EJ is one of the greatest to ever do it, and the NBA won’t be the same without him. Next, Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence from PTI, my favorite sports news show. I’ve been listening to the podcast for this show since the 2010s, if not earlier, treating it as my daily sports page. Wilbon, along with his co-host Tony Kornheiser, is also one of the greatest to ever do it. The sports media landscape will be worse without these two in it! Wishing all the best to Wilbon and EJ. Okay, on to this week’s issue. We’ve got two big shows—the second season of Prime Video’s The Terminal List and the third season of Netflix’s _Nobody Wants This—_but both were bested by an acquired title landing on Netflix. All that, plus an Original film from Mexico makes the charts but a formerly huge foreign TV show does not, a notable creator’s latest standup special flops, Ted Lasso finishes as a top season four series of all time, big numbers for the NBA’s new season (finally), the top animated shows on linear and streaming, movie budgets, and all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. But first, on the film side, I’m taking a look at Moana and A24’s buzzy film from last summer. 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 weeks of October 19th to October 25th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - What Do Customers Want? If I could remove one phrase from entertainment journalism, it would be “what customers want”. It’s not that it’s not wrong per se, but I read a lot of articles that use that phrase, but then don’t provide evidence of what customers actually want.1 For example, look at the bar chart below. It shows customer interest as measured by how much customers actually spent at the American box office, comparing four films to four others. Which films would you say represent “interest” the most? The one on the left certainly seems bigger, right? So it seems like “customers” wanted to see those films more. So here’s that chart with names attached: That’s right, four very buzzy films—The Invite, You Can See Everything, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and Primetime—went up against four notable “flops” or underperformers—Moana, Disclosure Day, Minions and Monsters, and Supergirl—and the latter clearly had more interest. That doesn’t mean they’re more profitable2 or well-liked by critics, but if you’re asking what customers want to spend their money on, it’s those movies. I’d especially argue that You Can See Everything had about as much media coverage as a film can get—I saw/read about it constantly; whenever random NBA podcasts are talking about it, you know it’s everywhere—and yet Moana will likely best it. I bring this up, because this week features a showdown between a notable box office flop, Moana on Disney+, and a buzzy dramedy, The Invite on HBO Max. Moana was widely considered to be a flop, and it was a disappointment at the box office, only earning $126 million domestically (and $323 million globally). For the budget, that’s a big miss, down from Moana 2’s heights of $1 billion globally. But as I’ve written a few times this summer, we often confuse “this film is profitable” with “more customers want to watch this film”, which is not the same thing. But that’s the box office. Let’s look at the streaming numbers, starting with the Moana live-action reboot. Where, yes, Moana (2026) also disappointed. It made Nielsen, but under 10 million hours, which is low for kid-skewing Disney+ films: It did make Samba TV, but at tenth place for only one week: Those numbers stand in stark contrast to some of Moana’s previous superlatives on streaming. Moana (the original animated film) has made the Nielsen charts 130 times since 2021. Moana 2 opened to 33.3 million hours on Nielsen. Moana was the biggest film on streaming in 2023 and 2024, second in 2020 and 2021, and top six in 2022 and 2025. Moana 2 was second overall in 2025. To be clear, the Moana live-action reboot didn’t work, given how much it cost to make. It’s absolutely a disappointment. But more families paid to see it than people paid to see most of A24’s buzzy films this year, with one notable (horror film) exception. Okay, on to The Invite, A24’s buzzy summer release, which just came to HBO Max. Mainly, I’m curious: Who made money from this film? Or who lost money: the stars of The Invite or A24? No, seriously, read this Deadline article for the details. The Invite’s budget was allegedly “under $15 million” (so...$14 million?) then A24 bought it for “a sum north of $10 million”, which I saw elsewhere as over $12 million (so...$13 million?), but then it just made $26 million in the US. So basically, The Invite’s investors only made money after they sold foreign territories—it made $33 million overseas—but A24 might just make its money back in the US in the theatrical window, assuming it had $0 in marketing. I read one article analyzing this film’s marketing campaign which assumed no marketing spend, even though that article went on to detail how much marketing and PR and ads this film had. For what it’s worth, I saw a lot of marketing for it. A24 will likely just break even after factoring in other windows, but no matter what, this isn’t a hugely profitable juggernaut from Hollywood’s most-heralded film studio. (And, I’d note, most coverage of IP or superhero failures doesn’t account for profitability in future windows.) Really, I’m guessing that the stars—Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Ed Norton and Penelope Cruz—had or kept their backend, hence why they did so much press for this film, which brings me to my actual takeaway, which I just mentioned two weeks ago about Backrooms: I don’t trust A24’s reported film budgets anymore. Either A24 is strategically releasing low numbers to get good press or they’ve really cracked the code on how to make movies at prices no one else can approach. But I’m skeptical about that last point. You don’t keep elite talent happy by keeping budgets in check—see: Dan Lin getting fired—and by all accounts, A24 keeps talent very happy. There’s another option: not paying big name actors their actual quotes upfront by giving away back end/profit participation. Offering backend is one great way to keep the reported budget lower than it actually is, but it makes the film less profitable for A24. (By the way, I’m still running down the numbers on Backrooms’ budget. If you know its actual budget—not the reported $10 million number—reach out to me on my contact page. I’ve heard rumblings I’m on to something, but would love something more concrete.) Okay, enough asking questions about A24’s business model. To the streaming ratings! The Invite came to HBO Max on 23-Oct, so we could look at the streaming numbers now… …and I don’t have any for you since it didn’t make any of the charts I track. And that’s pretty much the moral of the streaming story. Even though it disappointed on streaming, Moana wins this round, too. Quick Notes on Film The only other notable new straight-to-streaming film was S_urviving Hurricane Otis_, a Mexican Original on Netflix. It made Nielsen with 3.4 million hours and Luminate with 4.8 million hours. Overall, I’d call that very solid for a foreign-language title, but still far from a hit. Overall, the Luminate and Nielsen charts felt very light this week. Gladiator II also came to Netflix non-exclusively (it’s still streaming on Paramount+) and had 5.0 million hours according to Nielsen. That’s up from the 3.7 million hours it had when it premiered on Paramount+ a year and a half ago. Netflix’s Animals fell to 4.9 million hours according to Nielsen and fell off the Samba TV charts. Peacock/Universal’s Disclosure Day actually made it for a third week, but only at 2.8 million hours. Apple TV’s Sacrifice was down to 2.7 million from 3.2 million. Still, for an Apple TV film to make two weeks is solid (for them). Toy Story 5 made a fifth week on the charts. 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