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Elon Musk’s political machine begins spending to help Susan Collins
The spending, disclosed in a federal filing this week, marks the first concrete sign of money flowing into Maine from the world’s richest man.
Rays could clinch playoff berth this weekend
Will need much more time to know who gets the first round bye.
Entertainment Quality Control: 'Animal Control' on Netflix, 'Community' on Peacock, and more
In this week's Entertainment Quality Control, Nick and Janette talk about a "furiously good" season finale along with several other "palate cleanser" shows.
The Trump Administration Halted a Great Lakes Project. Then Whitmer Called Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Army Corps had ...
Extended Heat Could Increase Health Risks Across Eastern Nebraska
Football season may be getting underway, but the weather in Lincoln this weekend will feel more like the middl...
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, Sept. 3-6
With the long weekend nearly here, check out things to do around Santa Cruz County, with a recommendation from Lily Belli and a specially curated list from Lookout's BOLO events calendar.
Connor Storrie's Managers Join Linden Entertainment
Nicholas Todisco and Brad Pence left Atlas Artists earlier this week.
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
Kissing apes, anti-splash urinals: This year's Ig Nobels showcase surprising science
The Ig Nobel Prizes were awarded this week for humorous yet thought-provoking research. This year, the ceremony came with a twist.
Missouri Secretary of State welcomes reported federal surge probing voter fraud
Amid a report this week that Missouri is among a handful of states that will see a surge in federal law enforcement activity tied to election fraud, the state’s chief election official is welcoming the reinforcements
Survey: Biggest spike in health benefit costs over past two decades expected in 2027
A new survey from global strategist, Marsh, released this week, found that the average cost for health care benefits per employee are expected to rise 8.2% next year, more than doubling the rate of…
Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
Google rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live
Following the announcement at I/O 2026, Google is rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live this week...
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - Jacksonville growth draws Mesa Capital multifamily investment
Entertainment this week: Petty Theft, Truckee Art Walk, Wild West Fest and more
Friday, September 4 Alex Benjamin & Suika T – 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Rd. Alex Benjamin is a multi-instrumentalist and composer. He has played drums with critically acclaimed Americana band Hiss...
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves
This weekend, Polterguys: Possession Party is available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass members, while WWE 2K26 and Wildgate are free for all. Jump in!
Free Play Days – EA Sports College Football 27, The Survivalists, The Lonesome Guild, and Under The Waves
This weekend, Polterguys: Possession Party is available this weekend for XBOX Game Pass members, while WWE 2K26 and Wildgate are free for all. Jump in!
The Camden Chat community has lost a treasured member
I am writing this article with a heavy heart. Earlier this week, I learned that a longtime member of the Camden Chat commenting community, Jakubazookas, died last month. He was killed in what was apparently an act of random violence while he was walking to work. Jaku, as we knew him for short, was a […]
Gold Reverses 3.8% Slide as Central Bank Politics Hit the Headlines
The PRICE of GOLD extended an overnight rally on Thursday, reversing this week's previous 3.8% slide in London's spot market as doubts grew whether the US Fed will raise Dollar interest rates once or twice before the end of the year, and the politics of central bank gold reserves hit the headlines.
Italy's Vannacci gains establishment platform at elite business forum
Italian far-right politician Roberto Vannacci will attend a key business forum this week, a sign of his growing mainstream acceptance as he climbs the polls on a platform that critics say disparages migrants, women and minority rights.
How to watch Goodrich vs Lapeer high school football
You can watch Goodrich football all season long with NFHS Network, including this week’s game against Lapeer.
Capito Participates in West Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s 90th Annual Business Summit | U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) this week attended the...
Plex warns users to patch security vulnerabilities immediately
Plex urged users this week to update their desktop clients and media servers immediately to patch multiple security vulnerabilities.
This Week in Sports Trivia: Sept. 3, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
What's new to streaming this week? (Sept. 4, 2026)
What’s new on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more? We've got you covered.
FIA declares heat hazard for F1's Italian GP in Monza
Italy's sixth heatwave of a stifling 2026 summer is set to affect this weekend's running of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix
Argentine league to pause games to honour Messi
The Argentine football league will pay tribute to Lionel Messi's international career by pausing all their domestic matches in the 10th minute this weekend.
Saints Lose WR to Browns After Taking Cedric Tillman From Cleveland
Cedric Tillman coming to the New Orleans Saints has been viewed as a pretty big deal.The former Cleveland Browns wide receiver was available, and the Saints pounced to add him to their practice squad earlier this week.Lost in the shuffle was that there’s also a wideout going back from the Saints to the Browns: Bub […] The post Saints Lose WR to Browns After Taking Cedric Tillman From Cleveland appeared first on HEAVY.
Weekly Entertainment Report: Live music and lively arts, Sept. 3-6 » Nashua Ink Link
Music is happening this weekend. Go get some.
Chiefs to Host Ex-Broncos Wide Receiver to Workout: Report
The Kansas City Chiefs are going to take a closer look at a former Denver Broncos wide receiver and return man this week. The post Chiefs to Host Ex-Broncos Wide Receiver to Workout: Report appeared first on HEAVY.
Sony and Microsoft say they’re not obligated to pass U.S. tariff refunds to consumers, echoing Nintendo
Back in July, Sony executives told investors that the company expected to receive $508 million in refunds from the U.S. government, after tariffs that the PlayStation-maker paid were ruled mostly in 2025 were found to be illegal. “Most” of the refund would by recouped by Sony’s gaming division, its chief financial officer said. This week, Sony’s lawyers are arguing that the company is not legally obligated to pass those proceeds on to consumers who paid for recently price-hiked PlayStation consoles. That’s in the face of a lawsuit from gamers calling on them to do exactly that. “Paying fair market price for voluntarily purchased consumer goods is not a legally cognizable injury in fact,” the lawyers wrote in a legal motion filed on Monday, as they asked a judge in California’s Northern District to dismiss a potential class action lawsuit over the tariff refunds. Microsoft made a similar argument two weeks ahead of Sony’s lawyers, in a similar lawsuit brought by a gamer in federal court in Washington State. As Microsoft’s legal team put it on August 21, in their request for a dismissal of that lawsuit: “There is nothing unjust about Plaintiff purchasing an Xbox at an advertised price and getting exactly what he paid for—regardless of whatever theory he devised months later about Microsoft’s cost structure.” Both legal fights are set to go on for some time. How things got to this point U.S. tariffs impacting a wide range of imported goods, including game consoles, had kicked off in early 2025. In May 2025, Microsoft raised the price of its Xbox consoles, citing “market conditions and the rising cost of development.” They raised them again that September. In August of that year, Sony raised the price of PlayStation 5 consoles, citing “a challenging economic environment.” Sony later told investors that its tariff fees for the fall quarter were nearly $200 million. in February of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the 2025 tariffs illegal, prompting impacted companies to begin to request refunds. In turn, consumers began suing the likes of Sony and Microsoft to get what they said was their share. The gamers in the Microsoft and Sony lawsuits argue that the 2025 price hikes of PlayStation and Xbox consoles, which added $50 or more to their sticker price, were due to illegal tariffs and should now be returned to consumers. The Sony suit started in May, when a group of gamers sued in federal court in California, saying Sony Interactive Entertainment (PlayStation) would be unjustly enriching itself if it did not pass tariff refunds to its PS5 buyers. “Sony is poised to be paid twice for the same unlawful tariff burden: once by its customers (through elevated prices) and once by the U.S. government (through tariff refunds),” the gamers’ lawyers wrote at the time. They called for Sony to partially reimburse anyone who bought a PlayStation in the U.S. since August 1, 2025. The Microsoft suit, filed by gamer Trevor Hastings against the Xbox giant in July, made similar claims. The console makers push back In late July, Nintendo’s lawyers, facing a similar suit accusing them of double-dipping on tariffs and refunds, replied with arguments that previewed Microsoft’s and Sony’s: “Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying,” they wrote. Sony has buttressed that Nintendo-style argument this week by saying that the gamers have failed to prove that tariffs were the reason for its August 2025 PS5 price hike. They call thatclaim “speculative and illogical.” Other factors, including “inflation, currency fluctuations, component costs, logistics, competitive dynamics, or demand,” could have played a role. (No, the Sony lawyers do not break down the costs and factors that officially triggered the price increases). Microsoft has also argued that there’s no proof in these lawsuits that tariffs drove all or some of the price increase, as it seeks to dismiss the tariff refund suit it’s facing: “Plaintiff provides no specific allegations that would establish any pricing differential attributable to tariffs or suggest any possibility that Microsoft applied then or could recreate now any dollar-for-dollar calculation of tariff-related pricing—any more than it could any other market factor that affects pricing.” To further skewer the gamer side’s argument in its case, Sony’s lawyers have pointed to what might be a surprising defense: yet another PlayStation 5 price hike from this past spring, after the tariffs were ruled illegal. “If the original price increase were attributable to tariffs, SIE [Sony Interactive Entertainment, aka PlayStation] would have had no reason to raise prices again after the Supreme Court invalidated the IEEPA tariffs.” … “If tariffs were the cause of the price increases, one would expect SIE to lower prices once the tariffs were eliminated—not raise them again. Instead, the timeline confirms that the pricing of PlayStation consoles includes a diverse and dynamic set of input costs.” Judges have not yet ruled on the arguments made by Sony, Microsoft or Nintendo. Last week, Panic, the company behind the small, yellow Playdate handheld said it would be passing its tariff refunds on to consumers. It is the only gaming hardware maker to have made such a pledge. Game File is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my reporting, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe Item 2: A reporter’s second Second Life Wagner James Au, who from 2003-2006 was paid by San Francisco-based tech company Linden Lab to be a full-time journalist embedded in their virtual world Second Life, is returning to the company. This time, he’ll be an editorial advisor and business development specialist, he tells Game File. The new role will involve trying to share the stories of people inhabiting Second Life’s ongoing online world with reporters and by extension the public. Au plans to continue to also chronicle some of that through his long-running blog New World Notes. I’ve known Au since the mid-2000s and featured him in a 2007 article for the Columbia Journalism Review about reporters like him opening up virtual news outlets within Second Life. As I wrote at the time: On April 22, 2003, writing as Hamlet Linden for the New World Notes blog on Second Life’s Web site, Au introduced himself. “For the next few months, Linden Lab has invited me to set aside my journalist cap, and instead, don the digital beanie of their in-house virtual correspondent.” He wasn’t paid to keep it positive. He wrote about builders and eccentrics, but then in August of that year, he reported on a tax revolt against Linden Lab (a complaint about the fees it charges users who build stuff) led by a resident whose avatar was a big cat. Second Life has always been less of a video game and more of a virtual world where people can live, hang out, make art, sell virtual items and flirt. Back in 2007, Au described touring it as “sort of like underwater lucid dreaming.” For the past two decades, Au has maintained New World Notes as an independent publication. But he said he’s been drawn back to Second Life and Linden Lab as a place to directly work. The virtual world has around 650,000 monthly active users, he said, “which is actually about what it was during the hype wave.” Au says he’s still finding rich stories in Second Life, the kind that keep him interested 20 years into the beat: “Over the last few months for instance, I wrote about an SL creator in Venezuela whose apartment was destroyed by the earthquakes, so the global SL community rallied to get him back on his feet,” he told me. “Then there’s the woman from a Middle Eastern country who explored her lesbian sexuality in SL, then earned enough from her virtual jewelry to escape her abusive family situation and country.” Au wants to beckon more reporters to give Second Life another look. He argues that it is often ahead of internet trends, noting, for example, an early backlash in the community against AI-made art. Now the platform is drawing curiosity from more of the user-generated content community who’ve grown up with the likes of Roblox, according to Au. “Second Life was too early during its hype wave in 2005-2010, but it now feels right for a new wave of interest,” he told me.
Inter Milan star responds to Barcelona transfer links
Inter Milan striker and captain Lautaro Martínez has this week spoken publicly for the first time on the recent transfer speculation linking him with a move to La Liga champions Barcelona.Frontman La...
Waccamaw Siouan Tribe hosting evening of health and culture
he Waccamaw Siouan Tribe is partnering with Carolina Complete Health to host a community health fair this weekend.
Employer health costs expected to see sharpest increase in 20+ years: Survey
The cost of employer health benefits is projected to jump by the highest degree in more than 20 years next year, according to new projections released this week. Estimates released by the financial…
Auburn vs. Baylor Preview And Prediction
There might not be another player I’m more interested to watch this weekend than DJ Lagway . We already know about the talent. Now we find out whether a fresh start can finally unlock it. Lagway transferred to Baylor after throwing for 4,179 yards and 28 touchdowns during two seasons at Florida , and he’s…
Nvidia's controversial, face-changing, gen-AI DLSS 5 tech releases tomorrow for one game, and seems to tank frame-rates
If you own a 50-series GeForce graphics card or laptop, or use GeForce Now, you can try Nvidia's controversial new DLSS 5 tech this week.
Dolphins Part Ways With Winningest QB in College Football History
The Miami Dolphins‘ QB room continues to be shaken up as the offseason continues. The move that flew under the radar earlier this week was Miami’s choice to cut Mark Gronowski from the practice squad. Gronowski isn’t a Gronkowski brother, no, but he is the winningest quarterback in college football history. The Dolphins brought in […] The post Dolphins Part Ways With Winningest QB in College Football History appeared first on HEAVY.
'Toy Story 5' Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 remained No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.K. home entertainment sales chart through, through Sept. 2. The rest of the top four remains unchanged this week, with Focus Features’ supernatural horror film Obsession holding at No. 2 in its ninth week on the chart, and Universal’s animated adventure … Continue reading "‘Toy Story 5’ Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2"
'Toy Story 5' Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2
Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 remained No. 1 on the Official Film Chart, the weekly U.Sk. home entertainment sales chart through, through Sept. 2. The rest of the Top 4 remains unchanged this week, with Focus Features’ supernatural horror Obsession holding at No. 2 in its ninth week on the chart, and Universal’s animated adventure Minions … Continue reading "‘Toy Story 5’ Continues Reign Atop Weekly U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through Sept. 2"
Energy technology company to close Tualatin facility, eliminate 87 jobs
The closure of the Schneider Electric facility is the second plant closure announced this week in the Portland area.
A look at one of this week's top high school football games
A look at this week's top high school football games in the Southland.
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Leadership shakeup at Driscoll’s; Watsonville’s new distillery takes inspiration from the sea
In her weekly look at local business, Jessica M. Pasko reports on high-level departures at Watsonville-based berry giant Driscoll's, a new distillery in South County and plenty of names, numbers and dates to know.
Chomp the Block returns, Lauren Groff with Marlon James at Heartwood
Looking for something to do this week in Gainesville/Alachua County? Check out Chomp The block, the Matheson Museum, live music in Gainesville and Alachua.
What to Look For at Business Summit
The West Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host its 90th Annual Business Summit beginning Wednesday at the Greenbrier. Chamber President Steve Roberts joined Talkline earlier this week to preview the event. He says it promises to be an exciting few days with an equally exciting agenda. He’s right. But there’s also the question of what
Two Years In, Texas Business Court Finds Successes, Growing Pains
In a series this week, The Texas Lawbook dives into the Texas Business Courts’ first two years of operation and what changes may come during the next legislative session.
Soho Business Alliance opposes Tampa’s flood relief project, proposes alternative
The City of Tampa’s controversial South Howard Flood Relief Project is scheduled to go before city council again later this week.
What Box Office Bomb Crushed Obsession on Streaming?
(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 into this week’s issue, let me ask you for some suggestions. At the risk of coining too many names for too many things (hence my dictionary of terms...), I need a name for straight-to-streaming films that are too expensive to justify a straight-to-streaming release, but not big enough to justify a theatrical release. Like some of the films I highlighted in last week’s tally of the biggest film flops of 2026 so far: Hulu’s Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Pizza Movie or Never Change! They don’t feel like “made for TV movies” (think Hallmark and Lifetime movies, cheap Netflix romcoms, or Disney Channel Original movies, for example) but they don’t feel big enough for the big screen. They’re not “cinematic” enough, so to speak. As I wrote... “I still need a name for this middle zone of film that’s too expensive to go straight-to-streaming but too small to justify a theatrical release (with all the PR, distribution, marketing and whatnot costs that go along with it), the Goldilocks zone of streaming film death.” Friend of the newsletter Brandon Katz has suggested the “Bermuda Budget Triangle”, “The Platform Gap” and “The Distribution Deadzone”. I love that first one. I’d offer up the much wordier “The Streaming Budget Dead Zone” or “the Goldilocks Zone of streaming film death” but that last one isn’t accurate since, unlike Goldilocks’ porridge, these films are the opposite of “just right”. That’s the problem! Anyway, if you have any suggestions, let me know! On to today’s Streaming Ratings Report. As you can tell by today’s headline, things are going to be spicy! I’m looking at a box office bomb that did really, really well on streaming, somewhat challenging a few different narratives. And another Netflix series declined in its second season. All that, plus Wicked: For Good switching streamers, The Hawk continuing its strong run, _The Bear’_s finale season finally dropping off the charts, the WNBA posting a big viewership number, “shallow libraries”, a sitcom spinoff failing to launch, more big budget IP flopping on Paramount+, all the flops, bombs and misses, and a whole lot more. 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 July 20th to July 26th, 2026. You can find a link to my terminology here.) Subscribe Film - The Latest Theatrical Success Story on Streaming In the latest edition of “Flops, Bombs and Misses of the First Half of 2026”, I made a crucial change: I started including theatrical films with the streaming misses. The streamers have collectively—including Netflix, but not to as big of an extent—stopped making a lot of straight-to-streaming films, and the ones they do make aren’t as expensive as in the heyday of the streaming bubble. After the following two films bombed in theaters, you’d guess that they’ll be included in my next collection of flops, bombs and misses six months from now: Masters of the Universe on Prime Video (only $64 million domestic box office) Mortal Kombat II on HBO Max ($79 million domestic) But you’d be wrong! Masters of the Universe, a reboot of the He-Man franchise, a toy from the 1980s, came to streaming on 22-July and did great! This long-gestating project—it’s been at every studio for years, and came close to getting a greenlight at Netflix—then finally came to theaters in June, and showed up on streaming less than two months later. (I don’t love this short theatrical window.) It surprisingly grabbed nearly 20 million hours on its debut: That means, wait for it, Masters of the Universe is currently the eighth biggest film on streaming through two weeks. My rough bar for “hit” is shows or films in the top 15%. Ergo…Masters of the Universe is a legit, streaming hit! (One quick caveat: if it falls out of the top ten next week, it will move to 13th overall, just on the edge of the top 15.) Of course, that’s the data for just 2026. Here’s how it stacks up to Prime Video’s theatrical films: That drop into its second week is typical for Amazon films, but also a worrying sign. I have a feeling interest in this film is front-loaded and we’ll see it drop off after this. As for Mortal Kombat II, in this case, the viewership numbers roughly match the theatrical outing, with only 4.1 million hours in its first week. Here’s how it stacks up to other HBO Max films: The best defense of this number is that, as a relatively violent rated-R film, Mortal Kombat II never had a good chance at breaking out. So now it’s time for a little big of “Entertainment Nuance Guy”: First, yeah, my headline is obviously facetious, since Masters of the Universe besting Obsession says more about horror as a genre than it does that film. Second, I read and listened to quite a few “nobody wanted this IP” takes about Masters of the Universe, and that’s not really true. At least enough people wanted it to power a 20 million+ hour debut! Third, both this film and Mortal Kombat II were considered “average” by viewers, but not great films, with a 6.4 and 6.3 respectively on IMDb. That’s just shy of the level needed to be a word-of-mouth hit. Fourth, in the olden days, strong word of mouth could transform a box office miss into a cable/DVD hit, like Austin Powers or The Shawshank Redemption. We haven’t seen a lot of examples of that on streaming, though. And there are far fewer ways to monetize the post-theatrical life of a film these days. Fifth, Prime Video has shown an ability to push their own titles well, likely because they control the Amazon Fire TV ecosystem. Add it all up, and here’s my nuanced take on Masters of the Universe: it was a box office bomb, but, shockingly, a streaming hit. Unfortunately, while being a theatrical hit saves your film financially, being a streaming hit does not. Both Masters of the Universe and Mortal Kombat II had big budgets and needed to make more money in theaters to justify them. So…Straight-to-Streaming or Theaters? We’ve hit a really fun point in the streaming calendar, since the films that came out in theaters in April, May, and June are now arriving on streaming. So the “Do theatrical releases help streaming performances?” question is gonna get a fresh round of updates nearly every week. No single week will answer the question, but we may get some insights. For example, so far in 2026, it looks like theatrical films are lasting longer on the weekly Nielsen film charts. Here’s a list of films that have made the charts in their fourth or fifth week of release, separated by “for kids” and “general entertainment”: It certainly seems like theatrical films are lasting just a pinch longer on the charts, with Project Hail Mary being the current five-week champion. One Battle After Another did well for HBO Max too, and even The Sheep Detectives made it four weeks. The only exception to this trend? Obsession, which only lasted two weeks on the charts. You might tempted to overreact to this news. Don’t. Obsession is a huge horror hit, but horror just doesn’t do as well on streaming. By the way, here’s the Google Trends for various theatrical and stremaing films: Plus, when it comes to Netflix in four months, Obsession may have another big boost. Quick Notes on Film Note that when I write, “the streamers have pulled back on straight-to-streaming films” that doesn’t mean “abandoned” because Netflix is gonna Netflix. On 24-July, they released 72 Hours, a Kevin Hart comedy. Along with Eddie Murphy, Mark Wahlberg, John Cena and Adam Sandler, Kevin Hart is a streaming film star now. Did this latest one work? Not really. It only garnered two weeks of 13.2 and 12.2 million hours on its debut, well below the 20-million-hour hit threshold. It also was poorly received critically—a 44 on Metacritic—and by customers—a 5.4 on IMDb on 21K IMDb reviews. 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… The latest Netflix true crime doc to pop on the charts… How The Bear finished its run… Netflix’s latest Western to return to streaming… What Paramount+ animated film flopped… And what sitcom also missed… All the flops, bombs and misses… And a whole lot more… ...please subscribe! We can only keep doing this great work with your support. Coming Soon! I’m behind by a week, so we’ve got two issues coming your way this week, including one in a couple of days or so, then we’ll be all caught up**.** Next issue, inspired by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie coming to Peacock, I’m going to take a look at the workhouse of streaming TV: kids films. Plus The Devil Wears Prada 2 continues theatrical films’ big run on streaming. All that, plus another surprise hit on Hulu, Lioness on CBS, and a whole lot more. Long term, LeBron James is filming his own “Last Dance”-style docu-series, surprising no one. But as I’ve been writing about a lot this summer, this genre is really overrated, so whoever ends up buying it (reportedly ESPN) really shouldn’t pay too much for it.
Business Council applauds, State looking at appeal, after Climate Superfund Act ruling
A U.S. District Court Judge blocked New York's 2024 Climate Change Superfund Act this week, saying the State could not impose financial penalties to fossil fue
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 California flag football rankings, Week 2
After flag football kicked off in California, see which teams top the rankings this week.
USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Illinois flag football rankings, Week 2
After flag football kicked off in Illinois, see which teams top the rankings this week.
Johnson quells House GOP rebellion to advance anti-socialism resolution
A group of House Republicans threatened to upend Speaker Mike Johnson's plans this week in protest of his handling of federal spending.
Science behind Grand Canyon floods
The Grand Canyon is one of the nation’s most visited natural wonders, but this week’s disaster is a stark reminder that extreme weather can transform its landscape in a matter of minutes. Victor Baker, regents' professor of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences, at University of Arizona, gives insight.
Broward’s Memorial Healthcare System board to vote on CEO position this week
During his tenure, interim CEO Shane Strum has pushed for Broward Health and Memorial to work together.
Business owner turned positive experience with childcare into school for others
This week's Up-and-Comer is Paige Berg, franchise owner of Primrose School of Sioux Falls at Heather Ridge.
NVIDIA's DLSS 5 Launches With NBA 2K27 On September 3, But There's Little Reason For Excitement
NVIDIA's controversial DLSS 5 finally arrives this week, but there's little reason to celebrate it.
Nvidia’s DLSS 5, explained
A show-and-tell with Nvidia’s controversial DLSS 5 neural rendering, launching this week.
Politics & Power: AI data centers spark backlash over costs, environment, security
Nick Allard, Dean of the Jacksonville University School of Law, joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's episode of "Politics & Power" to discuss AI's growth and rising concerns about utility costs, environmental impact, and data security.
Discover this week's must-read health stories
Top stories: Infectious diseases expand into new regions of Europe; Personalized mRNA vaccine shows promise for melanoma; US measles cases hit 35-year high.
5 things to do this week in Greenville
See our curated list of upcoming and ongoing arts, culture and entertainment events in the Greenville area. Send us your events at greenville@postandcourier.com.
Konami Press Start Showcase Announced, Expect News, Updates And "Exclusive Footage"
Streaming worldwide this week
NC father at center of US Senate ad says he was ‘swindled’ by GOP political operatives
Ronald Hayes was cautious when he talked to a reporter this week about the political TV advertisement he appears in, talking about the death of his son Shemar, a college football player who was murdered in Charlotte in March 2024 at age 23.
Tackling lawsuit abuse on Inside West Virginia Politics
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our guests join Rick Johnson to discuss giving away water, lawsuit abuse, housing children and a congressional ru…
New 4 You: Exciting Entertainment
This week on New 4 You, a new ear-piercing store opens, an inaugural festival gets underway and a theater group puts on its first show.
USA TODAY Sports Super 15 East region football rankings, Week 3
After the East region's first full weekend of play, see which high school football teams top the East rankings this week.
Veterinary science building opens
Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine began its second year of operation this week, with first-year and second-year students…
Science Fiction and Fantasy Novellas to Devour This Week
The worldbuilding in these science fiction and fantasy novellas is unparalleded. Travel to a mythical Asian, a steampunk Egypt, and more.
Microsoft asks users to ignore 'Antivirus is turned off' errors
Microsoft asked customers this week to ignore incorrect alerts that Defender Antivirus has been turned off after installing the latest Defender updates.
What to Stream: 'Mandalorian & Grogu,' Alix Earle reality series, Ellie Goulding's 'I Know Too Much'
New streaming entertainment options are arriving this week, including “The Mandalorian & Grogu” streaming on Disney+ starting Wednesday. The film, directed by Jon Favreau, follows Din Djarin and Grogu on
Colorado High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams
Valor Christian is looking very strong, and their cross-sectional matchup against Mater Dei this weekend will be one of the biggest games in the country.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ surges past expectations, snagging No. 2 at domestic box office after cancellation
‘Coyote vs. Acme dropped an anvil on the domestic box office this weekend, surpassing projections for a $15.4 million premiere that placed it just behind ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ and just ahead of ‘The Odyssey.’
Texas Business
Texas is one of the top states for businesses to thrive and grow. This week, we’ll explore our state's booming business sector with the help of non-profits, business advisors and advocates.
Razmania Sports Festival brings kids face-to-face with Lions players, trading cards in Pontiac
Kids got a sports experience they won’t soon forget this weekend. At Razmania Sports Festival, young fans had the chance to meet their sports heroes, participate in youth drills and explore the world of trading cards.
Atletico Stand Firm as Julian Alvarez Exit Push Fuels Rumours
Julian Alvarez missed Atletico Madrid training earlier this week, triggering speculation that the Argentina international had informed the club he was suffering from depression. His agent, Fernando Hi...
Apple Caught Off Guard by AI Demand for Mac Mini and Mac Studio
Apple's unusually timed announcement of new Mac mini and Mac Studio models this week was driven by unexpectedly strong enterprise appetite for AI hardware, according to The Information. Apple normally releases new Mac models in the autumn, closer to October or November, making this week's announcement unusually early, falling just before the anticipated arrival of new iPhone models. The Information says that the AI-driven boom in Mac Studio and Mac mini sales is behind the early launch.
Politics Now: August 29, 2026
This week on Politics Now with host John Langeler: Nevada sues over the Colorado River plan House Speaker Michael Johnson campaigns in Las Vegas Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto on escalating …
Deadline Hollywood
After Jelly Roll avoided discussing his politics at the Grammy Awards in February, he peeled off the band-aid this week with a heartfelt speech. Read more below.
McCarty: State needs stricter approach to behavioral health factor of homelessness
(FOX40.COM) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo spoke with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. McCarty is a part of the California Big City Mayors coalition, which is made up…
McCarty: State needs stricter approach to behavioral health factor of homelessness
(FOX40.COM) — This week on Inside California Politics, host Nikki Laurenzo spoke with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty. McCarty is a part of the California Big City Mayors coalition, which is made up…
Jodi's Journal: Lincoln County's sales tax wake-up call
As they voted to bring the sales tax rate up to as much as 7 percent, Lincoln County commissioners taught a lesson about a different sort of cost this week
Governor Shapiro and US Health Secretary RFK Jr. trade jabs amid measles outbreak
(WHTM) — Measles mistrust and skepticism boiled over in Pennsylvania this week as deaths were announced and deaths were disputed. It led to a war of words between Governor Shapiro and U.S. He…
📸 This week’s kit news 👕
Official announcements, leaks and great finds: OneFootball brings you a full roundup of this week’s kit news.Chelsea finally unveil their shirt sponsorAfter three years without a permanent sponsor o...
Jelly Roll Slams Politicians On Both Sides For "Sh*t Job"
After Jelly Roll avoided discussing his politics at the Grammy Awards in February, he peeled off the band-aid this week with a heartfelt speech.
KY Health Department confirms potential measles exposure in Richmond, Olive Hill
According to the KY Department for Public Health, a potential measles exposure has been identified in Richmond and Olive Hill this week.
From Dolly Parton Tributes to New Opry Members: This Week in Nashville Entertainment
Discover the latest in Nashville entertainment news, including tributes to Dolly Parton and new Opry members this week.
Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks
Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Hindu nationalist leader spurs protests ahead of New York City speech
This week, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly declared his opposition to the event.
Infrastructure Summit and Fed reports: D-FW Business Datebook
The North Texas Commission hosts Infrastructure Summit with regional mayors, builders and state transportation officials. It's among several key business events in Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
Top Stories: Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' Event, Plus New Mac mini and Mac Studio
It turned out to be a big week for Apple news this week, as we not only got an official announcement about the upcoming iPhone event but also several hardware announcements including updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. Anticipation continues to build for Apple's first foldable iPhone coming at next month's event, while subscribers to the Apple TV streaming service are getting hit with another price increase, so read on below for all of the details.
Amazon Offers Early Savings on 2026 Mac Mini, Plus Record Low on AirTag 2
Apple introduced the M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini this week, and Amazon currently has the first pre-order discounts on these models ahead of their September launch. Below, we're also tracking a new record low price on the AirTag 2 during Amazon's Labor Day event. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
Player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute: Orlando Pride vs Utah Royals
Here is this week's player availability report, presented by Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute, for Sunday's home match vs Utah Royals
Tancredo in Running for Dept. of Ed. Position
Forty-five years ago this week: “I know that my name has been placed before the Secretary of Education, and I know that I’m one of three or four being considered for the Department of Education’s Region 8,” said state Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Arvada. “But that’s all I know for sure.” Tancredo, a former manager of […]
Human Mini Brains Kept Alive For 5 Years, Listen To The Sounds Of An Ancient Jurassic Forest, And Much More This Week
All the biggest science news stories of the week.
"Forget the classics: remaster the duds" - What have you been playing this week?
Our regular article where we talk about the video games we've been playing so you can tell us what you've been playing.
5 potential roster cuts Cowboys should consider trading for
Do you think the Cowboys will make any trades this weekend?
Digital technologies reshape clinical research and public health
JMIR Publications this week released seven feature News and Perspectives articles covering how digital tools are transforming clinical research, public health readiness, health care institutions, and consumer choices.
3 waiver claim candidates for the Bengals during final cuts
Cameron Williams is a young prospect at tackle that could become available this weekend.
Cordell, Miguez, Edmonds
Misti Cordell, left, Blake Miguez, center, and Rick Edmonds, right, all received endorsements from the Louisiana Republican Party this week after a contentious process that has left some in the
Hochul, Blakeman turn up the heat on campaign trail this week
The rivals traded barbs over Penn Station and ICE.