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Resident Evil Requiem Crowned 'Ultimate Game Of The Year' At The Golden Joysticks Awards
Capcom cleans up
Can CVS Health's 2028 Split Unlock Value Despite Execution Risks?
CVS Health's planned 2028 split aims to sharpen strategic focus, improve capital allocation and unlock growth, but execution costs and operational risks remain.
Your Health Idaho is in open enrollment. Insurance premiums hikes might be tamped down.
Tax credits might shield some from the health insurance premium rises for plans at Your Health Idaho, an exchange official said.
Honorable Mention Art + Science Competition: Seth Cook
For the Art + Science Competition entitled States of Change, we asked to see photography that examines art and science through transition, transformation, and instability. Change may be gradual or abrupt, visible or difficult to perceive, ranging from emotional shifts to environmental conditions. We invited artists to consider how photography can reveal states of change—where
10 Madison-area arts and crafts fairs for holiday shopping
From Madison makers markets at local breweries to a saucy night market at Garver Feed Mill, find handmade gifts for everyone on your holiday list.
Why GLP-1 prescriptions for teens face so many barriers
GLP-1 medications can benefit adolescents struggling with obesity or diabetes, but Dr. Elizabeth Mann from UW Health says social stigma and insurance limits often stand in the way.
“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.
When NC faced one of its worst budget crises
A look at what was happening in NC politics 25 years ago.
High Point University students bring period poverty advocacy to Capitol Hill
High Point University students in a strategic communications class are asking federal lawmakers to ban states from taxing period products.
AI to stay dominant force behind US business investment in 2027, Goldman says
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs on Wednesday forecast annualized spending on artificial intelligence-related hardware and intellectual property will climb to $1.4 trillion by the end of 2027, equivalent to nearly 4% of the US economy.
The midterms energized a powerful political constituency: abuse survivors
Two Ohioans are part of a growing movement of survivors of sexual abuse and gender-based violence who are showing up at statehouses, lobbying the U.S. Congress, and coming forward to share their experiences with political candidates — and they’re getting results.
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.
Where to watch Capitals vs. Devils today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Thursday NHL game
Division rivals open a home-and-home series Thursday in Newark. Here's when and where to tune in.
Kane's top 10 England moments
BBC Sport looks at 10 of Harry Kane's most iconic England moments as he prepares to break his country's caps record.
Metropolis 3.0 to Build a Profitable Business Through Capacity, Science and Technology Investments
Discover how Metropolis Healthcare Ltd is transforming its business model through strategic investments in capacity, diagnostics, and technology, aiming for scalable and profitable growth amidst rising demand for advanced testing.
European business sentiment picks up, inflation worries grow, survey finds
BRUSSELS, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Sentiment among European companies has picked up across industry and services since June, but there are growing concerns about rising inflation and sovereign debt, according to a survey published by BusinessEurope on Thursday.
SBE Council in Inc.: New AI-Powered Platform Aims to Give Small Businesses Big-Company Capabilities - Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council
“Small businesses can now access sophisticated marketing, customer intelligence, pricing, financial and operational capabilities that large companies could only access or afford.” — Karen Kerrigan, quoted in Inc., November 11, 2026 In a November 11 Inc. article, “Bilt Wants to Give Small Businesses Big Chains’ Secret Weapon. It Isn’t Discounts,” reporter Lucia Auerbach examines Bilt’s […]
‘Survivor 51’ recap: The paired elimination is back!
It’s two eliminations for the price of one this week on ‘Survivor 51’ with the return of the paired elimination. We recap who paid that price and why.
Australian corporate watchdog sues CBA over alleged business customer overcharging
Nov 12 (Reuters) - Australia's corporate regulator said on Thursday it has launched civil penalty proceedings against Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the Federal Court over allegations it overcharged business customers through undisclosed fees.
Trying Tourette's device tested by Lewis Capaldi was the best day of my life
Katie is one of many that say a device developed by researchers in Nottingham helped calm her symptoms.
Cam Schlittler unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award
The emphatic rise of a new ace in the Bronx is capped off with the ultimate pitching honor.
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Is Reportedly 'Close to Done,' Though at the Cost of Cutting Back on Content and Length
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, Amy Hennig's Captain America/Black Panther game, is reportedly close to being finished, but it sounds like it may be extremely compromised.
Haslam Sports Group continues its investment in Northeast Ohio and Columbus
HSG is investing more than $4 billion across Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland and Columbus
New 'GTA 6' Gameplay Leaves Fans Stunned
GTA 6 fans are doing a double-take on a new gameplay clip shared by Rockstar that almost looks too good to be true
Democratic lawmakers apologize after absences on Hegseth vote
Some lawmakers were delayed returning to the Capitol from events, while others were out of town.
Building a Versatile Roster, Taking Care of Business
Bucky Brooks joins John Oehser to preview the Week 10 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. This and more on Huddle Up presented by Fields Auto Group.
Ra Unanimously Re-Elected Assembly Minority Leader - Long Island Life & Politics
The Assembly Minority Conference unanimously re-elected Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as minority leader. The vote was held on November 10 at the Capitol ahead of the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session. “I’m honored to have the [...]
Quinnen Williams is all business in eyeing the 49ers
The All-Pro wrecking ball knows what's coming to battle the Cowboys in Week 10, the conference-best 49ers, but all he sees is the next team standing in the way of a win.
NBA insider delivers concerning verdict on Milwaukee Bucks amid Gary Trent Jr. investigation
The Milwaukee Bucks could be found guilty of circumventing the NBA salary cap through their alleged handling of Gary Trent Jr.’s contract. Questions arose across the league when Milwaukee brought him back on a four-year, $64 million deal despite the guard coming off one of the worst seasons of his career. The NBA subsequently launched [...]
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
New North Texas Business Accelerator Focuses on Access to Capital
Banker’s Blueprint, an eight-week accelerator from the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber, Dallas College and Texas Regional Bank, targets access to capital.
Tanuki: Pon's Summer Brings Back BMX Freestyle as a Cute Mail Delivery Adventure
While some parts of Tanuki: Pon's Summer don't live up to what makes it special, it still captures the vibe of summer wrapped in a fun BMX delivery service.
Anthropic S-1 sends IPO windfall to Spark and Bessemer
Anthropic S-1 details rapid AI growth, record IPO prospects, huge gains for Spark Capital, Bessemer, and a challenge to OpenAI.
XRHealth Deepens Mental Health Capabilities with Acquisition of PursueCare
XRHealth, a telehealth company that offers virtual reality (VR) therapy for mental health conditions and pain management, has entered the addiction care
XRHealth Deepens Mental Health Capabilities with Acquisition of PursueCare
XRHealth, a telehealth company that offers virtual reality (VR) therapy for mental health conditions and pain management, has entered the addiction care
Delaware residents file lawsuit seeking a second House seat for the First State
They want a federal court to overturn the House’s 435-seat cap and create a second congressional district for Delaware.
Malik Willis injury could deliver major blow to Packers’ 2027 draft capital
The Miami Dolphins’ decision to place Malik Willis on injured reserve could have an unexpected effect on his former team, the Green Bay Packers. Since Willis left Green Bay in free agency, his playing time is a factor in determining the compensatory draft pick the Packers may receive. According to Nick Korte, Willis sitting out [...]
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.
Dolphins name veteran LB a replacement captain
The Miami Dolphins placed a second and third captain on injured reserve on Tuesday, and now they've named a new captain to help lead.
Rachel Maddow delivers reality check on anti-trans politics
The out MS NOW anchor calls Republican scapegoating “repulsive” and warns that the cruelty doesn’t end when the candidates pushing it lose.
Ralphie Revisited: “A Christmas Story” actor to visit Concor...
Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in “A Christmas Story,” will visit Concord’s Capitol Center for the Arts Tuesday for a screening, live conversation and au...
Recapping the headwinds and tailwinds from Q3
For-profit payers and providers have wrapped up yet another round of earnings calls. | The Fierce Healthcare team breaks down Q3 earnings for insurers and health systems, plus what the latest trends signal for 2027, on "Podnosis."
Scientists Finally Figured Out How Octopuses Squeeze Through Tiny Holes. And They Have the Footage to Prove It
Scientists filmed the step-by-step moves behind an octopus's seemingly impossible escape.
Power Up Spartanburg accepting applications for small business impact grants
The small business impact grants are aimed at helping Spartanburg County small businesses strengthen operations and build growth capacity.
Iowa Economic Development Authority introduces tiered downtown revitalization support
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Downtown Resource Center is launching a new tiered support system to help communities advance downtown revitalization efforts based on their capacity and readiness. A webinar scheduled from 9 to 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 will outline the new system, available resources and how Main Street Iowa fits into the approach.…
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.
Scarlett Johansson is on the hunt for something deeper
LOS ANGELES — It's Election Day morning and, with voters poised to reshape the country's political landscape, Scarlett Johansson is still trying to figure out when she'll have time to
'The possibilities are truly breathtaking': NASA's Roman Space Telescope will take better images and last longer than experts predicted
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could capture images 30% sharper than — and remain operational for twice as long as — initially expected. Researchers say these "remarkable" developments could greatly enhance the volume and quality of the data they will analyze.
Star Trek Is No Longer TV's Best Space Exploration Sci-Fi Thanks to Apple's 5-Part Series
To quote Captain Picard: "Things are only impossible until they're not."
Broncos' Trade Deadline Review, Panthers Recap & Bye Week Preview
The Denver Broncos got in on the trade deadline action with a small move as they enter their bye week before facing the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11.
Fields Where ID Uses the Scientific Method to Make Advancements
Signal dampening strategies known from electrical and mechanical engineering are coordinated in the brain to prevent blood flow from damaging capillaries.
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
The election upended the business of sorting us by red and blue
In politically polarized times, companies had sprung up to help red people escape to red states, and blue to blue. The election just took a blender to all that.
The election upended the business of sorting us by red and blue
In politically polarized times, companies had sprung up to help red people escape to red states, and blue to blue. The election just took a blender to all that.
New governor begins the ‘Becerra era’ by making nice with Capitol Democrats
Xavier Becerra promises few details but a collaborative start with the California Legislature, a break from Newsom’s last-minute style
Canton Regional Chamber event celebrates Stark business community
CANTON – The consensus at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's 112th annual meeting and celebration? Northeast Ohio has a strong and supportive business community.
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: Haunted doors and Murphy’s Law
Note: This time capsule was written by Carla Helfferich on Feb. 15, 1989, soon after the legendary January 1989 cold snap broke. For six straight days in late January that year, Fairbanks’ high temperature stayed at or below minus 40. On Jan. 25, temperatures briefly rose to a balmy 31 below zero before dropping to minus 51. Helfferich explored one consequence of that cold snap: spooky garage door malfunctions. — Sara Wilbur
Alaska Science Forum time capsule: Haunted doors and Murphy’s Law
Note: This time capsule was written by Carla Helfferich on Feb. 15, 1989, soon after the legendary January 1989 cold snap broke. For six straight days in late January that year, Fairbanks’ high temperature stayed at or below minus 40. On Jan. 25, temperatures briefly rose to a balmy 31 below zero before dropping to minus 51. Helfferich explored one consequence of that cold snap: spooky garage door malfunctions. — Sara Wilbur
Dupont picked at 10 amid France fly-half crisis
France will take on world champions South Africa on Friday with captain Antoine Dupont filling in at fly-half because of a raft of injuries.
Who went home on 'DWTS' Week 9 from Grammy Night?
Dancing with the Stars took one step closer to a champion this week as the quarterfinals heated up with Grammy Night. Tuesday's show saw each couple dance individually and also perform in a battle with another pair, with Harry Shum Jr. having dance-off immunity. The judges' score -- which included a bump for those that won their respective dance-offs -- was combined with the fan vote to determine who continued on to next week's semifinals.
Tropicana Live Nation entertainment deal in doubt
An events operator might drop out after plans for a 10,000-capacity music venue were downsized.
Need small business help in Philly? The city just launched a central hub for that
Built with Baltimore startup EcoMap Technologies, an online directory guides local entrepreneurs toward capital, legal advice and workspace.
Farewell, Rutabaga, after 50 years of serving Madison paddlers
Rutabaga Paddlesports owner Darren Bush reflects on his decades leading the store, the world’s largest paddling expo and a robust outdoors community.
Can Amazon’s Business Pay For Its Spending?
For questions about this article or underlying research, email help@trefis.com.Amazon.com (AMZN) directed $215 billion toward capital spending over the twelve months to September 2026. During the same twelve-month period three years earlier, the company spent $54.7 billion.
MANTECH Wins $307M CBP Business Intelligence Contract
MANTECH has won a potential five-year, $307 million DHS contract to advance CBP's intelligence and data analytics capabilities.
Holiday lights in Louisville: Add your home, business to our 2026 map
Is your family, business or organization putting up a spectacular light display this holiday season? Here's how you can let everyone in the community know.
Huawei unveils 'SuperCluster' architecture designed to make 1 million AI chips work as a single computer
The new Peerium architecture aims to power hyper-efficient computers capable of training AI models with up to 40 trillion parameters.
Pietro's of East Meadow hits milestone 50 years in business
The half-century-old eatery has had to evolve with the times to remain competitive.
Against the odds, Black political power rises on Capitol Hill
Washington was bracing for a hit to Black representation on Capitol Hill. Instead, the Congressional Black Caucus is welcoming its biggest — and perhaps most influential — class ever.
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.
Commentary: 'Red state' Ohio may have lost some of its rouge after midterms
Commentary: After a decade of declarations that Ohio is now a red state, this midterm cycle has made some realize that Ohio may not be so reliably red.
Kane not ruling out Premier League return despite Bayern extension
Bayern Munich recently announced a contract extension for Harry Kane until 2029, at which point the England captain will be 36 years old.With the new deal, Kane committed his immediate future to FC Ba...
CVS announces breakup, but its Ohio skeptics say it's incomplete
Some skeptics say CVS's announcement that it will break itself up is just an effort to stave off reform. But one said it's still significant.
Science advisers ‘must deal with political realities’
Former NZ chief scientist Juliet Gerrard warns of “an increasingly polluted information landscape”
Capitola Beach closed after 9 children sickened by E. coli outbreak: health officials
According to the county, the source of the outbreak remains unknown, and public health officials have determined all exposures likely occurred at Capitola Beach or in surrounding waterways.
‘Defiance’ politics risks trapping billions in capital, French regulator warns
The ACPR’s Emmanuelle Assouan questions resistance to EU banking integration despite prospect of guarantees
'Dancing with the Stars': Week 9 Grammy Night recap
The ballroom turned into a celebration of music Tuesday night as Dancing With the Stars hosted its first-ever Grammy Night, bringing some of music’s biggest hits and artists to the
Cape Girardeau City Council moves forward with business-funded tourism committee
The Cape Girardeau City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to move forward with a proposal from local business owners to pay for research on tourism in the city.
UC Davis Health's IFM Fund Increases Its Commitment to Delix Therapeutics as At-Home Depression Trial Advances
UC Davis Health Ventures, which is part of the Innovation and Economic Development Office, has made a follow-on investment in Delix Therapeutics through its Investing in the Future of Medicine (IFM) Fund. The investment is part of Delix's Series C financing. Delix is a UC Davis spinout developing non-hallucinogenic neuroplastogens, a new class of fast-acting medicines developed for depression and other brain disorders.
Recap: Landeskog’s two goals power Colorado past Toronto
The Avalanche may have had to bend, but they didn’t break.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Grammy Night recap: Music icon cameos and an absolute shocker elimination
‘Dancing With the Stars’ season 35 is only one week away from the semifinals, and the hit parade of Grammy Night saw cameos from Janet Jackson and Will.i.am, plus the most shocking elimination of the season.
Millyard Design Zone set to open at SEE Science Center
December will mark the opening of the largest custom exhibit in SEE’s 40-year history, while celebrating the completion of multiple facilities upgrades as part of the organization’s first-ever capital campaign.
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. 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… ...how The Terminal List did after a four-year break... ...what acquired surprising title topped the charts… …where Ted Lasso finished in the all-time charts… ...big NBA opening week ratings... …a controversial new reality show that missed the charts... ...what very notable foreign TV show flopped... ...all the flops, bombs and misses... ...and a whole lot more... ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. If you want an idea of just how much content you’d get in a full issue, check out this older issue.
New businesses moving into Capital Plaza as Suburban Salon marks nearly 70 years in Midtown
New businesses are moving into Capital Plaza in Midtown as Suburban Salon marks 68 years serving the community.
Sporting KC announces roster decisions ahead of 2027
Sporting Kansas City announced roster decisions on Tuesday ahead of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season. Sporting has exercised contract options through the 2027 Sprint Season for defenders Wyatt Meyer and Jayden Reid and exercised contract options through the 2027 calendar year for defenders Jansen Miller and Justin Reynolds. Sporting has
Wisconsin Democrats begin transition after winning Capitol trifecta
Wisconsin Democrats began organizing their new Capitol trifecta, selecting leaders as the state prepares for a transition in Madison.
North Dakota receives nation's largest Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding increase | Health and Human Services North Dakota
North Dakota received the largest dollar increase in Year 2 Rural Health Transformation Program funding of any state in the nation. The $206.4 million award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services represents a $7.44 million increase over Year 1, bringing the state's total funding to more than $405 million over two years. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) will build on the program's first-year progress, supporting continued investments in the rural healthcare workforce, access to care, infrastructure and healthier communities.
Florida man arrested for reportedly breaking into sports card store, stealing $9K worth of cards
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A Florida man was arrested in Cheyenne last week after reportedly breaking into a local sports card store in the middle of the night and
Albertsons taps outsider Andrew Murray as CFO amid business review
Nov 10 (Reuters) - US grocer Albertsons on Tuesday named Andrew Murray as chief financial officer amid a business review to revive sluggish sales focused on cost cuts and lower prices.
Modesto’s Fruit Yard Amphitheater announces first 2027 season concert. Who, when
“The tour takes a different approach to the modern concert experience.”
Iowa Economy recap: Leaders watch appointments, budget
After the mid-term elections on Nov. 3, including Rob Sand’s election as governor and changes to the Legislature, Iowa business leaders will be monitoring the governor-elect’s transition team, appointments to state agencies and the priorities outlined in his first legislative agenda. On the latest episode of the Iowa Economy Podcast, hosted by BPC President Chris…
Iowa set to receive $216 million in second year of federal rural healthcare program
The funding comes as part of a federal program created to offset Medicaid cuts made through the 2025 "One, Big, Beautiful Bill" Act.
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (TME) Could Be Worth Nearly 90% More: Here’s the Investment Case
Moon Capital Management an investment management company, recently released its Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The letter reported that its equity portfolio gained approximately 4% during the first nine months of 2026, compared with an approximately 12% year-to-date return for the S&P 500. The firm noted that […]
Nurse's license is revoked for financial exploitation of home-health patient
State regulators have revoked the license of a home-health nurse due to the financial exploitation of an elderly patient with dementia.
Texas Lawmakers Spark 2027 Adult-Use Legalization Debate
State Democrats, who will control the House, filed bills to legalize and regulate cannabis for those 21 and older in the Lone Star State.